SwordInTheChord
Oakland, CA
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+++Instrumental Breaks
+++Chord Changeability
+++Instrumental Structuring
+++Dynamic Vocals
++Chord Patterns
++Dynamic Compositions
Breakdown of "Sleeping Giant":
=Such a haunting aesthetic with the guitar cadence
+Excellent mix of instrumental tuning to start off
+This is one hell of an instrumental intro
+The “main” tuning is on the softer side and it has a SUPERB chord pattern
+Brent Hinds’ delivery on the first verse is sensational
+Troy Sanders’ short ... read more
Mark this as the moment that made me rethink how I listen to music
Sound Profile:
>Ambient Contrasts
>Creative Song Structures
>Catchy Chord Patterns
>Revolutionary
+++Sense of Harmony
++Cinematic Nature
++Sound Layering
++Hard Rock X Ambient Nature
++Main Chord Patterns
=Cookie-Cutter Production
Observations/Intro
So…this album is one that made me rethink how I listen to music (like…almost completely). I enjoy *basically* every form of music there is, but ... read more
When I am king, you will be first against the waaaaaaalll
Sound Profile:
>Extraterrestrial
>Futuristic
>Creative Instrumental Tuning
+++Futuristic Aesthetic
+++Creative Instrumental Tuning
+++Dynamic Compositions
+++Dynamic Song Structures
++Social Critique Themes
Observations/Intro
Listen, I’ve been exposed to this album since I was an infant to the point where a town in my home area (a tube or bridge away from my hometown) always reminds me of this album. ... read more
Cool jazz is such a perfect companion to a cloudy afternoon with coffee
My notes: https://theharmonyfix.substack.com/p/miles-davis-kind-of-blue-1959-album?r=3l82my
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Starting over on this account after a massive life upheaval. I tend to write extensively on Substack.
Old account: https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/amreviews-/
Vinyl Collection: https://youtu.be/CMVoMWYJ3RI?si=sprBXutHwfuBviKG
Old account: https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/amreviews-/
Vinyl Collection: https://youtu.be/CMVoMWYJ3RI?si=sprBXutHwfuBviKG
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I sold quite a few in 2024, so a few of these might not be in my collection anymore.
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