Clann Zu - So Complicated Was the Fall
It's such a shame that this group disbanded.
I think they're using a violin run through a distortion pedal for the intro. The tone is really thick and I'm not sure if there's also a 2nd violin or guitar playing. That's especially true …
read moreIdles - When the Lights Come On
I don't think that Idles will ever top this one. The culmination of staggering, convincing, desperate exasperation in the second verse is such a strong moment.
This one is also rather simple musically. I'm not sure, but I think it's in D major (not …
read moreIdles - The Beachland Ballroom
I know exactly what kind of feelings this song evokes, but I can't describe it. Persistent, thumping, determined, powerfull and desperate.
The first part is in E major, the second one in D major. The tempo is around 90 bpm. It's an incredibly simple song to …
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