| 1. | The Epic Chord Progression | ||
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The same four chords used in nearly every hit song which could be defined as "epic". Many people are fooled by the various transpositions, but its all the same stuff. The most popular progression of course being Em, C, G, D (just one example). Please note, the progression can start on any one of the chords, but it will include the other three invariably.
(First noted by a pair of absurdly innovative Oregon high school students). Musically Uninformed Person:
"OMG! I love Owl City, they talk to my core being and are soooo origional!1!!!" Musically Informed Person: "You're a bitch slave to the music industry" Record Executive: "Well Jim, we found this new hot young singer who dresses really fuckin' weird like, so they're gonna love her, but she can't write music for shit!" Co-Conspiring Producer: "Well that's no problem! Just throw the epic chord progression at 'em with an edgy music video and they'll eat it right up!" Just to name a few: MGMT "Kids" Apologize by One Republic Lost by Coldplay Numb by Linkin Park It's My Life by Bon Jovi Behind These Hazel Eyes by Kelly Clarkson All You Wanted by Michelle Branch Snow Hey Oh by RHCP The Scientist by Coldplay All American Rejects - (take your pick) "Poker Face"Lady GaGa "Rebellion" Arcade Fire "Vanilla Twilight"Owl City "For Reasons Unknown"The Killers Red Hot Chili Peppers "Snow" I'm Yours by Jason Mraz Swing Swing Swing by All American Rejects Hot N Cold by Katy Perry With or Without You by U2 When I Come Around by Green Day Let It Be by The Beatles Don't Stop Believin by Journey No One - Alicia Keys Where is the Love - Black Eyed Peas You're Beautiful - James Blunt Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx Where is the Love - Black Eyed Peas Sway - Bic Runga She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5 And countless others You've just been disillusioned. Rawk |
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