Can’t Fight This Feeling — Unpacking an 80s Power Ballad Masterpiece

Ever notice how some 80s ballads just grab you from the very first second? REO Speedwagon’s “Can’t Fight This Feeling” is one of those songs.

Is “Blinding Lights” in Two Keys at Once? Let’s Break It Down

Ever get that feeling a track is straight out of a time machine? That’s exactly the vibe that “Blinding Lights” by The Weekend projects. But there’s an invisible trick beneath the shiny production and driving beat

The Minor Plagal Cadence in Adele’s song “Make You Feel My Love”

Discover the magic of the minor plagal cadence in Adele’s cover of Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love.” Explore how this simple yet surprising chord progression enriches the song and learn how to apply these techniques to your own songwriting.

Modal Interchange in Radiohead's "Creep"

Explore the music theory behind Radiohead’s “Creep” and discover how modal interchange enhances its emotional depth. Delve into the intriguing use of non-diatonic chords B and Cm in the key of G major, revealing the techniques that make this song a timeless classic.

Relative minor and secondary dominants in Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley

Discover the music theory behind Jeff Buckley’s rendition of “Hallelujah.” Learn how the use of relative minor chords and secondary dominants creates a reluctant, bittersweet feeling. See how these harmonic tools shape the song’s emotion and how you can use them in your own compositions.