Pop songs inspired by classical music : r/classicalmusic - Reddit
Several songs from the musical Kismet were pop hits in the 50s--that show's score is (almost) all based on Borodin themes. "Stranger in Paradise" takes its melody from the Polovtsian Dances; "And This Is My Beloved" and "Baubles, Bangles, and Beads" are based on the third and second movements of String Quartet No.2, respectively.
Most harmonically complex pop songs : r/musictheory - Reddit
Aug 1, 2017 · Hi r/musictheory, I'm looking for some "pop" songs (anything not classical or jazz) with complicated chord progressions that sound incomprehensible at first but then start to make sense by the third or fourth listen. For example, something like "Summer Soft" by Stevie Wonder or "If I Keep My Heart out of Sight" by James Taylor.
What are the best orchestral pop songs? : r/popheads - Reddit
This made me think of several legendary tunes that also fall under this category such as Untouched by the Veronicas, Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls, and much of Lana Del Rey's Born to Die (ie National Anthem etc). What are the greatest pop songs of this genre, whether they be dark, ethereal, or emotional in nature?
Where to Get Pop Songs? : r/Stepmania - Reddit
Apr 6, 2016 · I want to download pop music like Justin Bieber, Jeniffer Lopez, Britney Spears, and Black Eyed Peas. But I am having a hard time finding them.
Pop songs with rap features that actually add something to the
Almost 99% of Nicki features on pop songs. A lot of people (me) just skip to her part/only memorize her part. Examples [recent+old]: Swish Swish Bang Bang Swalla Kissing Strangers Letting Go (Dutty Love) Where Them Girls At Beauty and a Beat
What are your favorite Progressive Pop songs? : r/progrockmusic
Dec 28, 2021 · For me, Mr. Blue Sky is the ideal version of progressive pop. It may not be the best song in the genre, but it's a pop song that is always shifting around in very small ways even if has some amount of repetition, all with the classic prog instrumentation, yet still remaining highly melodic and accessible.
GG Basics (Billboard/Pop Pack) Release! : r/Stepmania - Reddit
Sep 29, 2021 · GG Basics is an all-difficulty inclusive song pack comprised of mainly pop songs in collaboration with u/Gradiusic. The difficulties range from 2 on the easiest difficulty and up to 15 on the hardest with one boss song (Homicide) being rated an 18 so anyone and everyone can enjoy this pack.
Songs - "Modern" songs with Cello solo : r/Cello - Reddit
May 9, 2017 · Almost all Rasputina songs are cello-centric (She has a few that are more centered on dulcimer). She does some really cool covers, my favourite is her take on Bad Moon Rising. Electric Light Orchestra has quite a few cello parts (Jeff Lynne is a cellist). A handful of Beatles songs have cellos (I am the Walrus has a really cool cello part).
What are the best pop songs with a prominent piano part?
Sep 30, 2023 · Seconding the mention of Ben Folds Five, though they're more rock than pop. Philosophy specifically is one of my favs too. Other great songs by them include Army, The Last Polka, Jackson Cannery, Underground, Song for the Dumped etc. Other great piano songs: Keane - Somewhere Only We Know Marc Cohn - Walking In Memphis
Pop songs with complex chord progressions or time signatures?
There is someone like Jacob Collier that mixes catchy melodies with absolutely crazy arrangements, there are people like Tom Misch, oscillating between pop, soul, jazz, and electronic styles. Dirty Loops with their re-arrangements of Pop songs, or Young Gun Silver Fox bringing back the best of (good) Yacht Rock.