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Music Appreciation

ProfessorGAC

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2. One Of My All-Time Favorites

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Apr 21, 2025, 10:47 AM

Apr 2025

The riff is iconic, of course. The lyrics are dark, yet pretty.
The fun fact for musicians is that it's likely the only hit song ever where the guitar solo is played completely in phrygian or locrian mode. It's what gives it that Middle Eastern feel.
But, it needs more cowbell.

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I Get That A Lot! ProfessorGAC Apr 2025 #4