What Makes a Song Great?
A few episodes ago, I talked about the musical dopamine rush, and I didn't touch half the stuff I wanted to discuss. So I decided to dive into more detail about the structure of music, the importance ...
3 Syys 202131min
Queen Deep Dive: I'm leaving here, I'm "Long Away"
Brian is once again folk-inspired in this lovely magical and melancholy number, "Long Away". Seldom commented on, this beautiful song doesn't get the attention it deserves. It's simple, with minimal u...
1 Syys 202124min
Queen Deep Dive: I lose control and shiver deep inside..."You Take My Breath Away"
When Freddie goes all in with his passion and obsession, there's almost nothing better. "You Take My Breath Away" does just that; with a sparse piano instrumental arrangement that leaves Freddie all t...
29 Elo 202125min
Queen Deep Dive: "Tie Your Mother Down", take your little brother swimming with a brick
The same elegant and thoughtful Brian May who brought us reflective pieces like "Some Day One Day" and "Good Company" gives us this raucous celebration, "Tie Your Mother Down". It's almost universally...
25 Elo 202128min
Queen Deep Dive: We're off with A Day at the Races
There's no hiding my love for this album, Queen's gorgeous and beautiful A Day at the Races. For the first time, the guys sound really comfortable and even more indulgent. We have the diversity of She...
20 Elo 202134min
Music is a Drug
It took me far too long to talk about the great musical dopamine addiction. Discover the secrets of the power of music with me. I researched several intriguing studies that detail music's effect on th...
15 Elo 202121min
Queen Deep Diversion: He stole my attention on A Night at the Opera...
I nearly forgot to (fully) announce my Queen band member pick for this album. When it comes to 'Opera, Brian impresses me most. I know, you don't even have to say it..."BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY". Freddie Mer...
12 Elo 202110min
Queen Deep Dive: "God Save the Queen"
Brian closes out A Night at the Opera in glorious fashion with "God Save the Queen", a stunning arrangement with countless guitars creating an orchestral wall of sound. This contemporary spin on the c...
11 Elo 202121min
