My love for the ethereal Major Seventh chord is obvious from my
first article on this subject. A lot of other music buffs must love it
too, because my first article drew hundreds of readers, for which I am
thankful! I first learned of the major 7th chord when I was 18 years
old. A fellow guitarist showed me the chords for Fmaj7 and Cmaj7. I was
hooked!
The Gunsmoke Theme was a big favorite. Now I will list several other songs that deserve attention
.
Back in the Sixties, Paul Simon had a knack for placing the perfect chord. Two songs come to mind, Hazy Shade of Winter and At the Zoo. The first song features the Major Seventh chord during the verse including 'Salvation Army Band', just for a split second. The second song, At the Zoo, sustains the Maj7th after the phrase 'and the animals will love it if you do'. It all works so well!
Simon has that innate ability to fuse funky rhythm with a chord that needs to be used with discretion. Art Garfunkel has the vocal ability to position a high 7th in the classic, Scarborough Fair. This placed on the word 'Thyme', from the phrase; Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, near the conclusion of that great love ballad.
Johnny Rivers used that magic chord in the visceral Poor Side of Town. The female chorus had a lush, seductive sound that was hypnotic, acoustically speaking. I did mention this song in my first article but I wanted to revisit it because the words and melody are so well synchronized with a smooth Las Vegas styling.
The Eagles are a group I touched on in my first Maj7th article. Here are a few more songs that deftly incorporate that sound. You Get the Best of My Love is one of them, with the chorus ending that evokes the empty feeling of love lost. Another is The Sad Cafe, where nostalgia for the idealism of youth is paramount. One of These Nights is one of my favorites. Another is, I Can't Tell You Why. Obviously, I could go on and on. Oh yes, I cannot leave out these last two songs, Lying Eyes and Peaceful Easy Feeling.
Karen Carpenter perhaps had the perfect voice for the female rendering of the Maj7th chord. Merry Christmas Darling ends with a heavenly blend of notes that is absolute BLISS to my ears.
In recent years I have enjoyed the sound of Sugar Ray. The song Someday, that really grabs me. The guitar work, the vocals, the reverb all combine into a timeless offering of musical expression. I love that new musicians are infusing pathos into their compositions. Four Post Bed is another amazing tune by Sugar Ray. Listen and enjoy!
I will end part two of the Major Seventh Chord. Perhaps there will be a trilogy. I know I have had a blast writing this article. Cheers!
The Gunsmoke Theme was a big favorite. Now I will list several other songs that deserve attention
.
Back in the Sixties, Paul Simon had a knack for placing the perfect chord. Two songs come to mind, Hazy Shade of Winter and At the Zoo. The first song features the Major Seventh chord during the verse including 'Salvation Army Band', just for a split second. The second song, At the Zoo, sustains the Maj7th after the phrase 'and the animals will love it if you do'. It all works so well!
Simon has that innate ability to fuse funky rhythm with a chord that needs to be used with discretion. Art Garfunkel has the vocal ability to position a high 7th in the classic, Scarborough Fair. This placed on the word 'Thyme', from the phrase; Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, near the conclusion of that great love ballad.
Johnny Rivers used that magic chord in the visceral Poor Side of Town. The female chorus had a lush, seductive sound that was hypnotic, acoustically speaking. I did mention this song in my first article but I wanted to revisit it because the words and melody are so well synchronized with a smooth Las Vegas styling.
The Eagles are a group I touched on in my first Maj7th article. Here are a few more songs that deftly incorporate that sound. You Get the Best of My Love is one of them, with the chorus ending that evokes the empty feeling of love lost. Another is The Sad Cafe, where nostalgia for the idealism of youth is paramount. One of These Nights is one of my favorites. Another is, I Can't Tell You Why. Obviously, I could go on and on. Oh yes, I cannot leave out these last two songs, Lying Eyes and Peaceful Easy Feeling.
Karen Carpenter perhaps had the perfect voice for the female rendering of the Maj7th chord. Merry Christmas Darling ends with a heavenly blend of notes that is absolute BLISS to my ears.
In recent years I have enjoyed the sound of Sugar Ray. The song Someday, that really grabs me. The guitar work, the vocals, the reverb all combine into a timeless offering of musical expression. I love that new musicians are infusing pathos into their compositions. Four Post Bed is another amazing tune by Sugar Ray. Listen and enjoy!
I will end part two of the Major Seventh Chord. Perhaps there will be a trilogy. I know I have had a blast writing this article. Cheers!
I had so many readers of my first article about the Major Seventh chord, I had to write another one! Hope you enjoy!
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