Lets Talk Song
Songwriting Teacher Reacts: Tony O’Neill (SongWriters Chop Shop) - Gravity Releases
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00:00 E01 Notes and Keys
02:12 E02 Steps and Scales
05:03 E03 Intervals
08:09 E04 Chords
11:42 E05 Chords in Scales
15:30 E06 Inversions
19:24 E07 Common Progressions
23:35 E08 Chord Functions
29:43 E09 Seventh Chords
34:01 E10 Modes
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🔥 What you'll learn:
✅ How to collaborate effectively as a band
✅ Song structure tips for rock & pop
✅ Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
✅ Practical takeaways for beginners & intermediate songwriters
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🎵 A unique chord progression that plays with modal interchange🎵 A short, hooky chorus ("I'm Guilty") balanced with a fresh third line🎵 Metric rhythm contrasts between “very wordy” and “airy” lines🎵 A powerful ‘Drop a Fifth’ bridge that “screams Earth, Wind & Fire”
Teddy Swims knows how to keep a song harmonically and melodically fresh, and today, we're breaking down exactly how he does it.
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#TeddySwims #Guilty #Songwriting #MusicAnalysis #LetsTalkSong
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#ladygaga #abracadabra #reaction #songwriting
Original Song: music.apple.com/de/album/abracadabra/1793869707?i=1793869710&l=en-GB
“Abracadabra” by Lady Gaga was written by Lady Gaga, Cirkut, watt, Siouxsie, John McGeoch, Steven Severin & Budgie (Drummer).
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If you're passionate about music theory or songwriting, stick around as I break down:🎵 The 4-1-6m-5 chord progression and its emotional impact.🎵 How melodic choices like the G# major 7 note create a "stargazing" atmosphere.🎵 Why the chorus might not shine as brightly as the rest of the song.
Let’s see what we can learn from Stargazing!
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#SongAnalysis #Stargazing #MylesSmith #SongwritingTips #MusicTheory #LetsTalkSong
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🎵 Original Song: Papa Roach – Even If It Kills Me📢 Subscribe for more breakdowns & reactions!
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Join me as I break down the chords, melodies, lyrics, and structure, uncovering why Linda Perry’s songwriting makes this track so timeless and emotional. From its bluesy harmonic progressions to the conversational phrasing of the lyrics, I explore the subtle brilliance of this 90s classic. Plus, I share key songwriting tips, including:1️⃣ Creating contrast using melody and rhythm.2️⃣ Building strong hooks with chord arpeggios.3️⃣ Intelligent lyric-writing techniques to add depth and intrigue.
If you're a songwriter or music enthusiast, there’s plenty to learn here! Let me know which songs you’d like me to analyze next, and don’t forget to check out the Almost but Not Quite Complete Guide to Songwriting.
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Join Rafael Cano from Let's Talk Song as he reacts to and analyzes Mumford & Sons' latest single, Rushmere, the title track from their upcoming album! 🎶 While the autotune stirs up mixed feelings, the song shines with creative melodic rhythms, clever tagline lyrics, and beautifully harmonized primary bridges. Whether you're a songwriter or a music lover, you'll pick up valuable tips to elevate your craft.
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Original Song: music.apple.com/de/album/rushmere/1785246841?i=1785246845
Lyrics: genius.com/Mumford-and-sons-rushmere-lyrics
“Rushmere” by Mumford & Sons was written by Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, Ted Dwane, Natalie Hemby & Greg Kurstin.
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Disney has done it again! Join me, Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song, as I dive into Get Lost from Moana 2. From the batshit crazy chords that keep us on the edge of our seats to the prosodic brilliance that ties melody and lyrics together seamlessly—this song is Disney songwriting at its absolute best. 🎶
In this in-depth analysis, we’ll explore:✅ The unique chord progressions that make this track unforgettable.✅ How the lyrics and melody work together to elevate the storytelling.✅ Why Get Lost is a standout in Disney's legacy of musical excellence.
If you're a fan of Moana, Disney music, or songwriting insights, this one's for you! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into amazing music.
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#SongwritingTeacherReacts #DisneyMusic #Moana2 #GetLost #SongwritingTips
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This video was requested by YOU, my amazing audience. I know I’m a little late to the party, but it’s always an honor to learn from an incredible songwriter like Max Martin.
🎶 Let’s talk about what makes this song tick and why it’s a masterpiece for songwriters everywhere.
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#ArianaGrande #SongwritingReaction #letstalksong
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Original song: music.apple.com/de/album/we-cant-be-friends-wait-for-your-love/1725877944?i=1725878242
Genius Lyrics: genius.com/Ariana-grande-we-cant-be-friends-wait-for-your-love-lyrics
“we can't be friends (wait for your love)” by Ariana Grande was written by Ariana Grande, Max Martin & ILYA.
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Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song dives into the 2025 Golden Globes nominees for Best Original Song! In this reaction video, Rafael listens to and analyzes three standout tracks:
🎵 "Beautiful That Way" from The Last Showgirl – Music and lyrics by Miley Cyrus, Lykke Li, and Andrew Wyatt
music.apple.com/de/album/beautiful-that-way/1785696450?i=1785696757🎵 "Compress/Repress" from Challengers – Music and lyrics by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Luca Guadagnino
music.apple.com/de/album/compress-repress/1740822313?i=1740822487🎵 "Kiss the Sky" from The Wild Robot – Music and lyrics by Delacey, Jordan Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Maren Morris, Michael Pollack, and Ali Tamposi
music.apple.com/de/album/kiss-the-sky-from-the-wild-robot-single/1762517176
Join me as I break down the harmony, melody, and lyrics of each track. I'll also share my pick for the winner—and reveal which song I think could have been written by AI!
Let me know in the comments: which song is your favorite? Do you agree with my analysis? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more songwriting insights!
#GoldenGlobes2025 #SongwritingReaction #letstalksong
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00:00 Intro
01:44 Beautiful That Way
12:06 Compress Repress
18:41 Kiss The Sky
32:01 Wrap Up
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Join Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song as he dives into Beyoncé's Texas Hold’Em, a Grammy 2025 nominee for Song of the Year! 🎶
In this reaction and in-depth analysis, Rafael explores how Beyoncé masterfully blends traditional country roots with innovative R’n’B influences. From the use of a classic blues progression and the pentatonic scale to the unconventional II-vamp that adds a fresh color to the country genre, this song pushes boundaries in songwriting.
Whether you’re a songwriter, music enthusiast, or simply a fan of Beyoncé’s artistry, this breakdown will give you new insights into the creative genius behind Texas Hold’Em.
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00:00 Intro
00:48 Song Intro
01:03 Chorus
02:10 Verse
04:18 Pre-Chorus
05:20 Chorus II
08:42 Interlude and Verse II
09:47 Pre-Chorus II and Chorus III
10:29 Song Outro
13:12 Songwriting Learnings
14:42 Outro
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In this video, Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song dives into Sabrina Carpenter's emotional and beautifully crafted song, "Please, Please, Please," a strong contender for Song of the Year at the 2025 Grammys.
We break down the brilliant songwriting techniques Sabrina employs, including:🎶 Subdominant bridge – How it builds tension and emotion.🎶 Minor mediant modulation – A surprising twist that keeps listeners engaged.🎶 Motif development – A masterclass in crafting a memorable theme.
Whether you're a songwriter, musician, or just a fan of great music, you'll discover valuable songwriting insights and learnings in this reaction and analysis!
💡 What are your thoughts? Do you think this is the Song of the Year? Share your opinions in the comments below!
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Original song: music.apple.com/de/album/please-please-please/1750307020?i=1750307080
Genius lyrics: genius.com/Sabrina-carpenter-please-please-please-lyrics
“Please Please Please” by Sabrina Carpenter was written by Sabrina Carpenter, Jack Antonoff & Amy Allen.
00:00 Intro
01:15 Song Intro
03:04 Verse
08:48 Chorus
12:22 Minor Mediant Modulation / Verse II
14:40 Chorus II
15:41 Bridge
18:52 Songwriting Learnings
20:56 Outro
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Welcome to another reaction and in-depth analysis on Let’s Talk Song! My name is Rafael Cano, and today I’m diving deep into this incredible track, Good Luck Babe! by Chappell Roan. With its Grammy 2025 nomination for Song of the Year, it’s clear this song is something special—and I totally get why!
In this video, I’ll explore the harmony, melody, and lyrics that make this song a standout. From the emotional resonance of the words to the intricate musical layers, Chappell Roan has truly crafted a masterpiece.
If you’re a fan of music, songwriting, or just great tunes, hit that subscribe button and join me for more in-depth song breakdowns, reactions, and insights!
💬 Let me know your thoughts on Good Luck Babe! in the comments—do you think it deserves the Grammy?
#ChappellRoan #GoodLuckBabe #Grammy2025 #SongReaction #LetsTalkSong #SongAnalysis
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Original Song: music.apple.com/de/album/good-luck-babe/1737497078?i=1737497080
Genius Lyrics: genius.com/Chappell-roan-good-luck-babe-lyrics
“Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan was written by Chappell Roan, Justin Tranter & Dan Nigro.
00:00 Intro
00:28 Song Intro
01:57 Verse
04:40 Pre-Chorus
07:49 Chorus
10:07 Post-Chorus
10:38 Verse II
12:02 Pre-Chorus II and Chorus II
12:41 Bridge
13:50 End of Song
14:03 Songwriting Learnings
16:19 Video Outro
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In this video, I, Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song, react to and analyze 3 out of 7 original songs by the songwriting genius Lin-Manuel Miranda for Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King: We Go Together, Tell Me It’s You, and Brother Betrayed. As a songwriting teacher, I dive into the harmony, melody, and lyrics, exploring how Lin-Manuel Miranda’s unique style elevates the storytelling with powerful emotion and unforgettable songwriting techniques. Join me as we celebrate his genius, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more songwriting breakdowns and reactions! 🎶
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#songwriting #mufasa #disney
Original Songs: music.apple.com/de/album/mufasa-the-lion-king-original-motion-picture/1784768145
All songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
00:00 Intro
00:17 We Go Together
12:05 Tell Me It’s You
22:17 Brother Betrayed
25:36 Outro
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In this video, I dive into the two potential contenders for Song of the Year at the Grammys 2025—Taylor Swift's "Fortnight" (feat. Post Malone) and Bruno Mars feat. Lady Gaga's "Die With A Smile". I take a closer look at the lyrical depth and structural brilliance that make these tracks stand out. From Taylor's signature storytelling paired with Post Malone's haunting vocal layers to Bruno and Gaga's retro-inspired yet fresh sound, I break down what works and what makes each song Grammy-worthy. Stick around until the end, where I reveal my clear favorite and explain why it stands out as the true Song of the Year! 🎶
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#songwriting #grammys
Listen to Fortnight: music.apple.com/de/album/fortnight-feat-post-malone/1736268215?i=1736268216
Fortnight Lyrics: genius.com/Taylor-swift-fortnight-lyrics
“Fortnight” by Taylor Swift was written by Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff & Post Malone.
Listen to Die With A Smile: music.apple.com/de/album/die-with-a-smile/1762656724?i=1762656732
Die With A Smile Lyrics: genius.com/Lady-gaga-and-bruno-mars-die-with-a-smile-lyrics
“Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars was written by Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, James Fauntleroy, D'Mile & watt.
00:00 Intro
00:56 Fortnight
07:05 Die With A Smile
13:29 Wrapping Up & Favourite Reveal
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In this video, I, Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song, react to and analyze 4 out of 7 original songs by the songwriting genius Lin-Manuel Miranda for Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King: Ngomso, Milele, I Always Wanted A Brother, and Bye Bye. As a songwriting teacher, I dive into the harmony, melody, and lyrics, exploring how Lin-Manuel Miranda’s unique style elevates the storytelling with powerful emotion and unforgettable songwriting techniques. Join me as we celebrate his genius, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more songwriting breakdowns and reactions! 🎶
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#songwriting #mufasa #disney
Original Songs: music.apple.com/de/album/mufasa-the-lion-king-original-motion-picture/1784768145
All songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
00:00 Intro
00:20 Ngomso
01:52 Milele
10:45 I Always Wanted A Brother
22:43 Bye Bye
29:28 Outro
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Watch Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song analyze „Birds of a Feather“ by Billie Eilish, one of the nominated songs for the Grammy Awards 2025, and learn all about those haunting chord-drones, melodic development and (not so) professional lyric writing.
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#songwriting #grammys #billieeilish
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Lyrics: genius.com/Billie-eilish-birds-of-a-feather-lyrics
Original Song: music.apple.com/de/album/birds-of-a-feather/1739659134?i=1739659142
“BIRDS OF A FEATHER” by Billie Eilish was written by Billie Eilish & FINNEAS.
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Is 'Tipsy' by Shaboozey really worthy of Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards? In this video, Rafael Cano from Let's Talk Song breaks down the hit track, analyzing its three-chord progression, basic melody, and lyrics that some might find lacking depth. While it’s undeniably catchy, Rafael shares why it didn’t become his favorite, offering an honest critique of its underwhelming aspects. Join the discussion and see if you agree with this take!
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#GrammyAwards #SongReview #letstalksong
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“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey was written by Shaboozey, Jerrel Jones, Capo (Trackboyz), Mark Williams, Nevin, Sean Cook & J-Kwon.
Lyrics: genius.com/Shaboozey-a-bar-song-tipsy-lyrics
music.apple.com/de/album/a-bar-song-tipsy/1737085577?i=1737085899
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Learn how to play Rafael Cano’s original song „This Too Shall Pass“ using his favourite finger-picking technique for busy folk songs on acoustic guitar. Learn all about the walking bass, a good finger-to-string distribution and the recycling of chord patterns in various sections.
#songwriting #acousticguitar #finger-picking
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Watch Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song, Aaron Short from @aaronshortmusic and Landon Bailey from @landonbailey perform one original song each and analyze each other’s work. Learn about the mixolydian mode, ostinato riffs on acoustic guitars and prosody, i.e. the interconnectedness between music and words.
Aaron’s Song: music.apple.com/de/album/pieces-of-a-puzzle/391254639?i=391254650
Landon’s Song: music.apple.com/de/album/take-your-time-single/1373351691
My Song: youtu.be/ih4Ir2Um1qs?si=WmI5aIdvFV070yxX
#42gssix #songwriting
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In this video, I, Rafael Cano, react to Robbie Williams' new song 'Forbidden Road' and explore how it blends the rich, acoustic vibes of folk pop with unforgettable melodic hooks. As a songwriting teacher and creator of the YouTube channel Let's Talk Song, I break down the songwriting techniques that make this track stand out.
With 'Forbidden Road' possibly tied to Robbie Williams’ biopic Better Man and marking a major moment in his comeback, this song is sure to spark interest among fans and songwriters alike. Join me as I unpack the chord progressions, melody writing, and the art of crafting catchy hooks in a genre that merges pop and folk influences.
Whether you're a fan of Robbie Williams, aspiring songwriter, or curious about the behind-the-scenes of writing a great song, this reaction is for you! Don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments – what do you think of 'Forbidden Road'?
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Original video: youtu.be/seZaxbHjxtA?si=TxL2CWEdDdtXu9FP
Glenns video: youtu.be/T_clT68Sd6M?si=9ROLVPXa0LvJvXdH
“Forbidden Road” by Robbie Williams was written by Freddy Wexler, Robbie Williams & Sacha Skarbek
#reaction #songwriting #folkpop #melodichooks
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Watch Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song react to „Under The Tree“ by Ed Sheeran (from the Netflix movie „That Christmas“) and learn all about 6/8 time signature, simple, but modern chords, melodic variations in the chorus and lyrical climaxes for the last section.
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“Under The Tree (from "That Christmas")” by Ed Sheeran was written by Ed Sheeran & Johnny McDaid.
#reaction #edsheeran #songwriting
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Join Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song in the fifth episode of NO EXCUSES, a series of videos dedicated to all of us who have trouble finding the motivation to write songs. In this songwriting, and more specifically lyric writing, tutorial, we are going to look at everything related to rhymes: rhyming degrees, rhyming patterns, rhyming tools and something called paper rhymes.
#songwriting #tutorial #lyrics
00:00 Intro
00:42 You Don’t Have To Rhyme
01:11 Rhyming Degrees
03:19 Rhyming Patterns
05:07 Rhyming Tools
07:05 Paper Rhymes
08:32 Outro
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Watch Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song react to the second advance single from Moana 2, Can I Get A Chee Hoo? and learn all about spicing up a conventional progression, hinting at a more complex harmonic background in verse 1 and making use of alliterations to take your songwriting to the next level.
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Original Song: youtu.be/-SyDDEThMz0?si=OaOwNl07NRQxnK4f
Genius Lyrics: genius.com/Dwayne-johnson-can-i-get-a-chee-hoo-lyrics
“Can I Get A Chee Hoo?” by Dwayne Johnson was written by Emily Bear & Abigail Barlow.
#reaction #songwriting #moana2
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Watch Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song react to the brilliant emotional masterpiece The Way It Was Before from the Netflix movie Spellbound, performed by Lauren Spencer Smith and written by the amazing Alan Menken (music) and Glenn Slater (words). Learn all about the Alan Menken signature cadence, recycling rhythmic motifs and reharmonizing sections.
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Original song: youtu.be/fdQ_3elsP60?si=LGdAv1pIsMcf4iDZ
#reaction #alanmenken #songwriting
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Watch Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song listen to Two Faced by Linkin Park. Learn all about Phrygian metal riffs, genius lyric writing and recycling rhythmic motifs in different sections of your song.
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Original video: youtu.be/kivUsDGWojU?si=Z39TyWalAaLlI4b1
Genius lyrics: genius.com/Linkin-park-two-faced-lyrics
“Two Faced” by Linkin Park was written by Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Colin Brittain, Mr. Hahn & Emily Armstrong.
#reaction #twofaced #linkinpark #songwriting
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Kali Audio IN-5: https://www.thomann.de/de/kali_audio_in_5.htm?offid=1&affid=128
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Watch Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song listen to Never Too Late by Elton John and Brandi Carlile. Learn all about how to spice up traditional chord progressions with interesting modal interchanges as well as how to reuse progressions and melodic and lyrical motifs for different sections.
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Original video: youtu.be/UwL4UC_tLTI?si=ilPJ96hVHuJzokHi
Song written by Elton John, Brandi Carlile and Andrew Watt (I believe…).
#reaction #nevertoolate #eltonjohn #brandicarlile #songwriting
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Rafael Cano from Let's Talk Song and the amazing Carlos Asensio from @guitarraviva paying tribute to Karol G.
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Songwriters: Alejandro Ramírez / Andres Jael Correa Rios / Carolina Giraldo Navarro / Edgar Barrera
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Watch Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song listen to the teaser song Beyond from the Disney movie Moana 2 and learn all about deceiving minor-major modal interchanges, spacey melodies in the pre-chorus and intricate rhyming patterns.
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Original video: youtu.be/m_Ef1_9OGG8?si=dtcczSi9y3gxfktE
Genius lyrics: genius.com/Aulii-cravalho-beyond-end-credit-version-lyrics
“Beyond (End Credit Version)” by Auli'i Cravalho was written by Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear & Opetaia Foa'i.
#reaction #moana2 #songwriting
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Watch Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song listen to The Cure’s new single Small Town Beautiful and learn all about interesting variations of a conventional I IV progression, hooky melodies from two brilliant singers and simple, but powerful lyrics.
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Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=SIwU9T-SbdE
Songwriters: Nuno Bettencourt / Gary Cherone / Brian Maher
#reaction #extreme #songwriting
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Watch Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song listen to The Cure’s new single All I Ever Am and learn all about the harmonies, melodies and lyrics of this song.
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Original video: youtu.be/85PeF_yBlt4?si=KuuOyHVTTIH6k-Ov
“All I Ever Am” by The Cure was written by Robert Smith.
#reaction #thecure #songwriting
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Watch Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song listen to Lady Gaga’s new single disease and find out the songwriting secrets behind the hit. Learn all about modal interchanges in pop music (phrygian major is one of the modes!) and the intricate interlacing of melodies. Might this actually be the best pop song in 2024?
Original video: youtu.be/fmC6b6_ovZY?si=5ZEygJ8lisbXCBaa
“Disease” by Lady Gaga was written by Lady Gaga, watt, Cirkut & Michael Polansky.
#reaction #ladygaga #songwriting
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Welcome to Episode 4 of No Excuses! In this series, we tackle the challenges of finding motivation and inspiration for songwriting. Join Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song as he shares his top five strategies for overcoming writer's block and crafting impactful lyrics. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced songwriter, these tips are here to help you break through creative obstacles and bring your ideas to life. Let’s dive in!
#noexcuses #songwriting #lyrics
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Join Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song and Tony O’Neill from @SongWritersChopShop in their engaging talk on songwriting, YouTube and other curiosities.
#songwriting #interview #music
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#42gssix #karolg #guitarraviva
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Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song presents Jo Braga/Joan of Hearts from @PedalPlayhouse . Watch her performance of the original song „Heaven“ as well as Rafa’s on-the-spot analysis of this simple but beautiful three chord song and learn how to create contrast through melody and phrase length as well as through a clever arrangement of both literal and metaphorical phrases in the lyrics. Videobombing by Henning Pauly from @EytschPi42 included!
#42gssix #songwriter #musicanalysis
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Join Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song and Carsten Stepanowicz from @CarstenStepanowicz at 42 Gear Street VI as they dissect a 20-year-old, long forgotten Thrash Metal song by Carsten and learn the basics of metal harmony, melody and lyric writing with that perfect example.
#42gssix #songwriting #thrashmetal
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Check out Carsten’s Disney Covers here: youtu.be/MOjBOrlmEFM?si=s8PH-RpbV43Jqgjc
…and here: youtu.be/0tyBGC9xito?si=oSZrD0ygAIcokdkx
Carsten’s cover of The Code: youtu.be/9ZryTw5B8qA?si=sn7c_S_GWAbdb9JL
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00:00 Teaser
00:34 Intro
03:20 Song
05:09 First Thoughts
06:01 Harmony
09:55 Melody
13:28 Lyrics
15:55 Final Thoughts
Watch Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song and Henning Pauly from @EytschPi42 react to Linkin Park’s new single The Emptiness Machine and learn all about that LP signature minor-major ambiguity, simple but hooky melodies and the combination of different sections in the outro.
Original song: youtu.be/SRXH9AbT280?si=uKAuN03o0xTik-zk
“The Emptiness Machine” by Linkin Park was written by Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson & Dave Farrell.
#reaction #linkinpark #songwriting
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Watch Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song unbox the songwriting first aid kit he could purchase for his songwriting students. Find out all about the essentials of basic recording and production, including guitar, microphones, mixer/recorder, looper and much more.
The following links are affiliate links for my friend @eytschpi42 He gets a commission if you purchase ANYTHING after clicking on the links. This helps support his channel a lot and enables him to operate independently (and gives me the opportunity to use all his stuff for free :) ).
Gigbag: https://www.thomann.de/de/thomann_voyager_acoustic_steel_guitar.htm?offid=1&affid=128
Monitors: https://www.thomann.de/de/ik_multimedia_iloud_micro_monitor.htm?offid=1&affid=128
Guitar: https://www.thomann.de/de/harley_benton_custom_line_cld_41se_wn.htm?offid=1&affid=128
Trio+ Looper: https://www.thomann.de/de/digitech_trio_band_creator_bundle_set.htm?offid=1&affid=128
Mic Stand: https://www.thomann.de/de/gravity_ms_4322_b_microphone_stand.htm?offid=1&affid=128
Microphone: https://www.thomann.de/de/lewitt_lct_240_pro_bk_bundle.htm?offid=1&affid=128
Recorder: https://www.thomann.de/de/tascam_dp_24_sd.htm?offid=1&affid=128
#songwriting #gear #unboxing
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Watch Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song react to Lady Gaga’s and Bruno Mars’s new single Die With A Smile. Find out how to jazz up your own chord progressions, how to use reharm techniques in order to lift your last chorus off the ground and what the best place for you title line is.
Original video: youtu.be/kPa7bsKwL-c?si=9TL3OM0By_F5g3dp
Song written by Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, James Fauntleroy, D'Mile & watt.
#reaction #ladygaga #brunomars
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Join Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song in the second episode of NO EXCUSES, a series of videos dedicated to all of us who have trouble finding the motivation to write songs. In this songwriting tutorial, we are going to look at how to write songs if you can’t sing. We are going to learn about the two main options that you have and get into the details of those options.
Link to the interview between Rick Rubin and John Mayer: youtu.be/AaaOoyclkE8?si=87B_XU1pcKPv-ceJ
Link to the Bloodbyrd interview: youtu.be/lOEZCGsCPoc?si=cs7XYBNil5xJn9sJ
#songwriting #noexcuses #letstalksong
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Watch Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song react to Beabadoobee’s new single Beaches and enjoy the 90s appeal of that gen z pop sensation. Learn how to maintain your musical naivety, how to build an asymmetric song form, how cool off-chord melody notes can be and how to hide diamond chords in your song.
Song written by beabadoobee.
Original video: youtu.be/nNXSSfSmbao?si=0ExQfh4NpKs6K9tk
#beabadoobee #beaches #songwriting #reactionLike,
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Watch Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song react to The Killers’ new single Bright Lights and learn how to develop melodic lines, build an interesting verse structure with included bridge and repeat your song title ad nauseum.
Song written by Brandon Flowers.
Original video: youtu.be/gMK5XIkmDgo?si=y1umqOlF6uGU5l56
#reaction #songwriting #thekillers
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Watch Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song react to Gwen Stefani & Anderson .Paak’s official Olympics song „Hello World“ and learn how to reharmonize a two chord progression to build up to the next song section, to add flavour and colour using sevens in the melody, and to make words sound weird though you phrase them correctly.
Song written by Ryan Tedder and Anderson .Paak.
#reaction #olympics #songwriting
Original video: youtu.be/tvuCsOTQUeE?si=jxlxoGdpAiGEV9ON
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Join Rafael Cano from Let’s Talk Song in the second episode of NO EXCUSES, a series of videos dedicated to all of us who have trouble finding the motivation to write songs. In this songwriting tutorial, we are going to look at three easy strategies for finding chord progressions, and discover many more useful tips and tricks.
#songwriting #tutorial #howtowritesongs
00:00 Introduction
01:09 1. Write Lyrics
02:41 2. Harmony Strategies
03:15 2.1 Common Chord Strategy
04:16 2.2 Steal Chord Progressions
05:32 The Black Hole Sun Strategy
07:03 Intuitive Melody
14:22 Complete Song
16:02 More Ressources
My video on Common Chord Progressions: youtu.be/FP_f6R4hoTg?si=aVdv3lqdj11p6uQ_
My video on Black Hole Sun: youtu.be/prwaa59AZJg?si=2b4vIBz_B0ouLbIA
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