Rob Araujo's Neo Soul - R&B Chords in "Home" [with original MIDI]

Rob Araujo is a modern artist with great taste in harmony. Here, we dive in to what makes his chords so special. Thanks so much to Rob for providing me with the original MIDI data used in "Home".
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[@bleuorb]

Hey I'd love to see a breakdown of Anomalie too haha..some of the finest techniques seen in a jazz pianist tbh...and ridiculously sophisticated melody with a ton of inner motion

[@leonwaves]

Definitely a future video!

[@petrus7977]

Those chords? well they..... they make me feel like... the make me feel like......... ....WOOOOO! *"Don´t stop´til you get enough" intro*

[@tsvtsvtsv]

that's PYT isn't it

[@toronado455]

@@tsvtsvtsv you're right. I think the first part was PYT, then he segues to "Don't Stop" 😄

[@Astrothunder_]

I’ve been waiting for Rob to get big enough for someone to break down his music into an understandable chunk for me. Thanks dude. You explained his style well

[@leonwaves]

Glad you enjoyed it! I will do more in the future.

[@leonwaves]

Make sure you check out Aimee Nolte’s video on Rob too. It’s called The Future of Jazz Neo Soul Solo (~30 min)

[@caboh]

Insane, accesible, clear musical theory lesson on Rob Araujo. Outstanding.

[@kabelogumani528]

Rob Araujo's Home is the epitome of what Neo Soul music is

[@dmnamusic]

The chords make me feel nostalgia. It's strange to feel nostalgia for something that never was in my past. They also make me think of my cat. It makes me think of the sun shining through the living room window. The smell of wood from the floor boards, rufio lying on the window sill in his box, the sun bathing his fur. It makes me think of him growing up, it makes me think of the trust he developed in us and how he became an independent animal because we brought him up to feel safe in this world. They make feel so many things. Music is truly amazing, and the chords speak for so many feelings.. I wish I could describe how they make me feel more succinctly. Like every gift given, every first word, every first love, every tear, every laugh, innocence and sadness. It's beautiful stuff. Thanks for the breakdown of a great tune.

[@refaelsimbolon10]

Seriously man you will be big someday! Keep it up with the analysis!!!!

[@leonwaves]

Thank you!

[@haha-ju3pj]

this is insanely in depth and well put together, nothing else like it on the platform thanks for putting the time in man!

[@musicm8kr]

Great analysis Leon...seems spot on...unravels the mystery of those amazing harmonies that Rob blends together.

[@daturahex]

great job as usual man!!! keep making these awesome videos

[@albrin]

intense material! 💖 very good work

[@mr.b5069]

Thank you for putting in the time to make this. So helpful and no ego at all - 🙌

[@leonwaves]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! More to come in the future

[@neodym1337]

This is great, learning so much from your analysis, thank you!

[@leonwaves]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GrumpyStormtrooper]

this lesson is very clear and understandable, i tried to watch other videos that that talk weird extensions and progressions but very few are as well laid out as yours

[@spicer41282]

You've got Monster 👂s ! Glad the algo found you to feed me! Sub'd and Liked! 👍

[@arximedesbeats7003]

So good!!! Thank you so much!!!!!

[@leonwaves]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@gustavocontreras1881]

sensacional mil gracias!!!!!!

[@leonwaves]

Tengo otros vídeos planeados para el futuro. Me alegro que lo hayas disfrutado!

[@emmettcrowder6749]

You hear Steely Dan Chord Progressions in them both…with a pinch of Stevie Wonder their Hybrid Style is truly indeed impeccable

[@hernannieto1]

Thanks for this vid man. Keep it up!!

[@leonwaves]

Thank you!

[@toronado455]

awesome!

[@OfficialJeto]

I learned so much! Thanks for the great video!

[@leonwaves]

Jeto! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@itsDeej.]

Gucci flip flop

[@thegiftedhandsmusic]

Great explanation 👍🏾. Keep up the great work

[@leonwaves]

Thanks!

[@yohinessblack65]

🥶 cold

[@DevashishGuptaOfficial]

Glad I found your channel!

[@leonwaves]

Awesome thanks!

[@rodrigomottapost]

Hey nice work man! You got a new subscriber! Keep that way

[@leonwaves]

Thanks man!

[@steveirwin6459]

Dude this is amazing thank you for such an in depth analysis, its really really useful. Would you consider doing something similar for Anomalie?

[@leonwaves]

steve irwin yes definitely!

[@issiewizzie]

My brain is on fire

[@jorgemartin3057]

Think I just found my new fav channel. You should do something on Kiefer!

[@leonwaves]

Awesome! Maybe in the future!

[@princedesmondcobblah9715]

Rob Araujo is Robert Glasperish with a heavy bebop influence in his solos.

[@jamalfadesemall9275]

Maybe it's time to invest in an overhead camera so that people can see your finger positions. In the modern age of online piano learning it is more about visual observation of chord shapes. Seeing your hands on the keys gives the viewer instant reference and increases the ability to quickly adopt what you are teaching in the lesson. Also maybe check out Midiculous 4 pro it has a lot of cool features for presentation in tutorial vlogs. Love the content, keep up the good work.

[@QauntumCellist]

Hey, I know this is a year late, but I'm digging the content! Consider yourself subscribed! Also, what do you think about those 'X' min9 being minor Mu chords? Anyways, great job! Would also love to see more voicing information and maybe see the voicing written out! Keep up the great work!

[@frankiemidnight4218]

Is there a pdf download you could share with us? Also great video! I really enjoyed it and learned a lot.

[@leonwaves]

Frankie Midnight currently don’t have one, but I will let you know when I do!

[@frankiemidnight4218]

Leon Waves thank you so much!

[@demainenaidoo7804]

the chord structure in this song reminds me of Scott Wilkie

[@leonwaves]

Yes!

[@juwonnnnn]

👍

[@demainenaidoo7804]

They remind of Scott Wilkie

[@gil-evens]

3:50 why switching between notations here? Why not ii7b5 instead of IIm7b5 since you use the lowercase notation on the 1 chord. It doesn't get in the way of the understanding but I'm guenuinely curious. Anyway, awesome video! Subbed.

[@ghostcheddar1303]

Whaaat. Can I have that midi file please?

[@leonwaves]

Currently not at available at the moment, but stay tuned for future updates!

[@ghostcheddar1303]

@@leonwaves 😩 aww cmon man

[@idaslpdhr]

Sounds like Stevie Wonder

[@omarjaroba6258]

Could you send the MIDI files? Just for educational purposes