Music Theory
The B Major Chord in Radiohead's 'Creep' Has No Business Being There. Somehow, It Works
John Williams' 'Imperial March' Sounds Terrifying Even Without Darth Vader on Screen. Here's Why.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Is Here, and 'Gusty Garden Galaxy' Is Its Secret Weapon. Here's Why It Works.
The Pixies' 'Where Is My Mind?' Never Resolves, and That's Why It Still Works Decades Later
Is the Super Mario Bros. Theme Jazz? Here’s How Its Harmony Works
Why This Piece from the Twin Peaks Score Still Haunts TV (and the Real Genius of Angelo Badalamenti)