Tag: vocal

Bocelli’s “Because We Belive” has a textbook example of a “common tone” modulation: a single note is sustained through key change, thus transforming its harmonic function. And the second, at 4:20, is the rare downward modulation, moving from E to D. David Foster is at the keys (he co-wrote the song with his daughter Amy for the 2006 Turin Olympics).

We’re kickin’ the week off with some early Babs (1965) — this is not a performance to be missed! Key change is at 1:44, but you are short-changing yourself if you don’t watch this whole video.

Today we feature Barbra Streisand’s “Children Will Listen” (1993). Modulation comes early at 1:34, but the whole track is just stunning. As Allmusic.com reports, ” As a singer, Streisand‘s rise was remarkable because her popularity was achieved in the face of a dominant musical trend — rock & roll — which she did not follow.”

Here’s a duet from Barbra Streisand and Jamie Foxx, “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” (2016). Modulations at 1:10, 1:33, and 2:50. There is also some great re-harmonization at the end.

Today we feature the incomparable Judy Garland singing “As Long As He Needs Me” (1964). Not many can match her in terms of raw emotional power, and she certainly delivers here. Key change around 3:15.

A 2005 Shirley Bassey performance of “You Needed Me” featuring TWO modulations! 2:10 and 2:44 Enjoy!