This article completes the trilogy that centers upon the Major
7th chords, commonly known as Jazz chords. Slower, melancholy songs will
be reviewed first. Lively, uptempo songs will come next. To think that
this chord structure has only been in use for barely a century is
astounding. My theory is that the full range of human emotion can been
experienced in sound, simply by meditating upon these particular
harmonies. The 'forever' feeling is existential for every listener.
The Beach Boys had a somewhat mournful love song with 'Oh Caroline No', back in the Sixties. The Carpenters had a wistful tune also, 'Yesterday Once More'. America did much the same with three songs; Ventura Highway, The Tin Man and Muskrat Love. A Canadian band named Heart released a beauty, 'Dreamboat Annie'. The echo effect with the female harmonies is mesmerizing!
Glen Campbell enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity, starting with his first hit, 'By the Time I get to Phoenix'. The orchestral background featured sumptuous Major Sevenths that enhanced the mood of that song. Other tunes would follow; 'Gentle on My Mind', 'Galveston',' Rhinestone Cowboy', and 'Hey Little One', to name just a few. The wonderful tenor voice of Campbell combined perfectly with the blend of sonorous instruments.
Another interesting song of that era was 'Everybody's Talkin' at Me', by Nillson. In a different genre but also very cool was a hit by the Chi-Lites called 'Have You Seen Her'.
Speaking of amazing tenor voices, I have never heard the equal of Eddie Holman. His rendition of 'Hey There, Lonely Girl', is a tour de force. I watched him on PBS the other night and my wife and I were blown away with his singing ability that extends even to this day.
I am going to throw a lot of songs into this mix, just for fun! Ten more songs that make the Major 7th list are; Love can Make You Happy, Groovin', It's a Beautiful Morning, Crystal Blue Persuasion, Cherish, Make it with You, Moon River, Painted Ladies, The Last Song and It's Too Late.
More upbeat songs have their place also. I am reminded of 'Band on the Run' by Paul McCartney and Wings. The Doobie Brothers found success with 'Listen to the Music'. The band, Earth,Wind and Fire got everybody dancing with the jubilant tune 'September'. Who can forget the trumpet of Herb Alpert playing his fast-paced version of 'A Taste of Honey'.The big single of The Monkees, 'Daydream Believer' is another bouncy tune that rocks our world!
Finally, another slow song to round out our thirty titles, the incredible composition 'Colour My World', by Chicago. The words, the melody, the juxtaposition of vocals and flute, these continue to amaze me. This completes my three part series on the effects of the Major 7th Chords. Enjoy!
The Beach Boys had a somewhat mournful love song with 'Oh Caroline No', back in the Sixties. The Carpenters had a wistful tune also, 'Yesterday Once More'. America did much the same with three songs; Ventura Highway, The Tin Man and Muskrat Love. A Canadian band named Heart released a beauty, 'Dreamboat Annie'. The echo effect with the female harmonies is mesmerizing!
Glen Campbell enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity, starting with his first hit, 'By the Time I get to Phoenix'. The orchestral background featured sumptuous Major Sevenths that enhanced the mood of that song. Other tunes would follow; 'Gentle on My Mind', 'Galveston',' Rhinestone Cowboy', and 'Hey Little One', to name just a few. The wonderful tenor voice of Campbell combined perfectly with the blend of sonorous instruments.
Another interesting song of that era was 'Everybody's Talkin' at Me', by Nillson. In a different genre but also very cool was a hit by the Chi-Lites called 'Have You Seen Her'.
Speaking of amazing tenor voices, I have never heard the equal of Eddie Holman. His rendition of 'Hey There, Lonely Girl', is a tour de force. I watched him on PBS the other night and my wife and I were blown away with his singing ability that extends even to this day.
I am going to throw a lot of songs into this mix, just for fun! Ten more songs that make the Major 7th list are; Love can Make You Happy, Groovin', It's a Beautiful Morning, Crystal Blue Persuasion, Cherish, Make it with You, Moon River, Painted Ladies, The Last Song and It's Too Late.
More upbeat songs have their place also. I am reminded of 'Band on the Run' by Paul McCartney and Wings. The Doobie Brothers found success with 'Listen to the Music'. The band, Earth,Wind and Fire got everybody dancing with the jubilant tune 'September'. Who can forget the trumpet of Herb Alpert playing his fast-paced version of 'A Taste of Honey'.The big single of The Monkees, 'Daydream Believer' is another bouncy tune that rocks our world!
Finally, another slow song to round out our thirty titles, the incredible composition 'Colour My World', by Chicago. The words, the melody, the juxtaposition of vocals and flute, these continue to amaze me. This completes my three part series on the effects of the Major 7th Chords. Enjoy!
Anyone who enjoys music will find their listening enhanced by studying the Major 7th Chord!
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