What you're talking about with thhe restrictions leading to simple harmony is exactly why I think intro music theory classes should teach early video game music. It's easy to analyze like common-practice art music, but it's structurally modern
@BradsGonnaPlay2 жыл бұрын
This is the most correct opinion
@theopminer9522 жыл бұрын
My music Theory Teacher in highschool actually did a little bit of this. I remember doing something with the Tetris theme, like analyzing it, and then transposing it to other keys. There were other songs we did by the Beatles and such. It is very useful for them to use modern identifiable music, so video game music can fit into that very neatly a lot of the time.
@christopherjobin-official74402 жыл бұрын
(Not "art music," western classical music)
@violet_broregarde2 жыл бұрын
you said the thing! it is Very Popular Right Now to correct people when they use the term "art music" even though everyone knows what it means. congratulations on your karma why tf are you trying to add 4 syllables to a word, jesus christ
@martialpanyvino2 жыл бұрын
@@violet_broregarde hey i'm sorry but i think it does matter, because this word implies that some form of music is objectively art while others are not In my opinion, music is purely subjective and a matter of taste, and i don't see anything good in putting my musical preferences above other people's ones Plus if you're ready to write a comment on YT, you shouldn't be bothered by a few more syllables... ;) Anyway, excuse my english, and have a good day :)
@orcuswells6492 жыл бұрын
Kirby composers writing some of the most bumping music for a handheld breakout spinoff
@Sidnoea2 жыл бұрын
10:36 The sudden appearance of the main leitmotif from Undertale really caught me off guard
@niallmullins33982 жыл бұрын
And then being immediately called out for recognizing it. XD
@unknownjf Жыл бұрын
Snowdin and last godbye ✨️
@cuedepie4376 Жыл бұрын
If it feels edited in, I don't blame you.
@bakabazooka3 ай бұрын
I think Toby did hear that song before making those ost. He just didn't realize that, I think that happened to a lot of people too lol.
@biggallcaps2 жыл бұрын
This is why I love GB music so much. Music that relies heavily on chordic structure is such a pretty composition technique, and when the music is upbeat and bright sounding I can't help but smile and bob my head 😊 🎵 🎶 🎼
@ShredmasterScott2 жыл бұрын
This one kicked my ass, great work 8 bit!
@ltjgambrose2 жыл бұрын
"Then we get a tritone sub-resolution back to our tonic A-flat with this B-flat 7 sus to A-major 7 sharp-11 to A-flat cadence that sets up a return to the top of the piece with a simple 1 6 4 5 move." -A description of the Stage 2 theme from "Kirby's Block Ball" for the Nintendo Gameboy
@FernieCanto2 жыл бұрын
And your point is?
@sposp2 жыл бұрын
@@FernieCanto It can be interpreted in many ways but I think it's pretty obvious; the music team made some really impressive tunes with very little to work with.
@FernieCanto2 жыл бұрын
@@sposp To me, OP seems to be implying the opposite: that it's an overly complicated explanation for a "simple" Kirby tune.
@elcarcano22 жыл бұрын
@@FernieCanto imo, get a life
@kylezo2 жыл бұрын
@@FernieCanto lol no the point is the absurd complexity of the music to a silly children's game resulting in some really interesting harmonic structure, resulting in a really humorous juxtaposition. take a fucking nap
@JonathanTash2 жыл бұрын
0:32 And the tunes I create sound like that because I compose them by singing out melodies. This is ground breaking insight for me.
@AliceWithTheRainbow2 жыл бұрын
Despite lacking much music theory knowledge, I feel like I can normally follow what you're talking about pretty well. This one's got me pretty lost though, haha. Still watched it all and loved it, though, and I could tell the stuff you were talking about is as cool as always.
@watermel2 жыл бұрын
same here, I wish I had learned music theory from a younger age :(
@WhitePaintbrush2 жыл бұрын
not just me then lol
@bobsmith932 жыл бұрын
"listen to this melody and try and hear which chord progression would fit underneath" _stares blankly_
@syfx14852 жыл бұрын
@@bobsmith93 Same, if I were able to do that I would've had much less trouble transcribing music :( I really should learn music theory more
@trapjohnson2 жыл бұрын
OH yeah, we absolutely just sat in on a music theory class, which is funny as I cannot even sight read worth a damn. I am a hear it and repeat singer, who can pick out harmonies that probably sit in the chords of the accompaniment for pop music and church hymns.
@modulusshift2 жыл бұрын
6:50 Reminds me of Blue Monk by Theolonius Monk. The melody constructs two chords via 3-4-#4-5, which just happen to be a chromatic walkup, then does a fun little walkdown, and that sequence is the backbone of the whole song. Chromaticism of this type is very common in jazz, which is almost certainly why Mario tracks use it so much, they love playing with jazz tropes.
@pke5712 жыл бұрын
that’s exactly what i thought. as soon as i heard it, i heard blue monk
@ChristopherMoom2 жыл бұрын
I'm honestly really happy with this video, Kirby music has been something I've absolutely adored for a long time now, so being able to analyze what's happening with the music is awesome! The soundtrack to Kirby's Block Ball is pretty damn good, so it's great to see it get some attention! Stage 5 is easily one of my favorite songs from the game, that song RULES! It's also neat that more people are gonna be aware of the UNDERTALE similarity at 11:03 Overall, great analysis! I'd totally be down for more videos on the Kirby Franchise's music!
@stefandimitry60382 жыл бұрын
CHRIS! YOU [[Little Sponge]] YOU'RE EVERYWHERE!
@SGrailadventure20042 жыл бұрын
Stage 5 theme returns in Dream Buffet.
@nelsonnicholson6175 Жыл бұрын
You can analyze the music yourself, too :)
@FriskDrinksBrisk6 ай бұрын
Oh hey little sibling in law (almost but not yet!)
@NerdKirby2 жыл бұрын
FINALLY SOME LOVE FOR KIRBY'S BLOCK BALL I HAVEN'T FINISHED THE VIDEO BUT I ALREADY LOVE IT ALL Edit: Now that I watched, it was super interesting, it's great to have a new way to look at this amazing soundtrack.
@tungstentoaster2 жыл бұрын
Such an incredible soundtrack. Top 10, IMO. I love these analysis videos but I don't think I've been as hyped for one as when I saw that title screen.
@pokemario992 жыл бұрын
THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE. kirby's block ball has always been one of my favorite soundtracks of all time, and when I saw kirby in the thumbnail, it was still the last one i ever expected you to cover. thank you!!!
@Arycke8 ай бұрын
Samee
@Excelsior19372 жыл бұрын
Oh crap the notes at 11:00 are almost exactly the same as the notes in Snowdin Town!
@mechamicro2 жыл бұрын
Yes. 2 out of 4 is close sound
@FriskDrinksBrisk6 ай бұрын
Mornin'... MY FIANCE!
@DawzDaBozz2 жыл бұрын
As a music major, I just want to thank you for making such educational videos about video game music! Your editing, transcriptions, and explanations are some of the best on KZbin.
@TheNuje2 жыл бұрын
Harmony nerd here! Love your channel, and melody implying harmony is truly what happens when you're limited to as little as 3 notes at a time. I'm no great writer of melodies IMO, but feel confident about my ability to harmonize a good tune! Great video!
@Galaxia_EX Жыл бұрын
Well, isn't this video all about how to melodies harmonically? So there you go.
@JohnWayne-hq1ns2 жыл бұрын
11:27 "Now let's 'bump' things up to the 'next level.'" As you bump the last tile to clear the round, to the next level in the background lol
@Khord222 жыл бұрын
I'm currently working on a piece that uses a gameboy as the only instrument and this video has been really helpful to give me some ideas on how to adjust my themes to work with less voices
@heterodoxagnostic80702 жыл бұрын
17:55 absolute BANGER, the arpeggio bass decending is just such a brilliant detail setting it apart from generic tracks.
@levithewizard2 жыл бұрын
Stage 2, stage 4, stage 7 are 🔥
@zachb45612 жыл бұрын
The music from Block Ball always blew me away. Picked it up on the 3DS expecting a fun little Kirby game and got one of my favorite 8-bit soundtracks (and a fun game)! Great to see it being discussed today
@Diekenzakk2 жыл бұрын
mystic quest / final fantasy adventure ost amazed so much as a child and still does. Will never forget that one moment. One day i had to wait in the car for my mom returning from the super market and i reached the final boss for the first time. After beating him i just sat there thinking how is it possible that this beautiful music is coming out of this little game boy! Then the end credits rolled in. Still give me goosebumps.
@ewwitsantonio2 жыл бұрын
17:55 wow that's wonderful. I love the E7 thru Ab movement. What a cool progression and melody. Great video! I can't help but draw the comparison of 8bit style music and the music written on harpsichords. Similar constraints in a way... or so I believe!
@ProducerPlayer22 жыл бұрын
I find it fascinating that soundtracks made for retro 90’s video games, and in this case on the gameboy, are able to make such catchy tunes with such a limited sound selection!
@yungacid12 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it still astounds me just how much can be done with so little. Quite aspirational!
@SorandaGuitar2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos because, even if I am a begginer in music theory, it helps me to identify musical elements/patterns/techniques that I can find in other video games themes. And this feels very rewarding!
@kira_the_meek2 жыл бұрын
i just realized that it's been about four to five years since i started watching your videos, and i still look forward to every time you upload. i've learned so much from watching your videos, even if i don't fully understand some of the more complicated things. love the content and i hope you keep making it for as long as it brings you happiness
@possible-realities2 жыл бұрын
I think you did a really good job of starting simple and gradually ranking up the complexity this time. Meant that I was able to follow along for quite a long part of the video, much appreciated!
@Beastintheomlet2 жыл бұрын
This is such a a great starting place for thinking about and creating melodies. It also makes it very easy to harmonize a melody, especially when you pull back further and start using the phrases of the melody as extensions of more complex chords.
@Jake_Sachs2 жыл бұрын
That passage at 15:43 is incredible. I gotta find a way to implement a progression and melody like that in my music.
@godminnette22 жыл бұрын
10:38 man this melody reminded me hard of the third section of Snowdin Town from Undertale. Edit: LMAO, I had paused the video to write this comment. If only I had watched another 30 seconds or so.
@linkkenni2 жыл бұрын
I literally gasped when I saw you were talking about Kirby's Block Ball. The game itself I don't think about much, but the music is something else and has stuck with me for decades. The first level and the Whispy Woods theme are some really nice chiptunes!
@Miss_Trillium2 жыл бұрын
I'll be honest, this video has me kinda lost 😅 but also, I've never studied music theory outside of musically inclined friends telling me things that go way over my head. I'll still watch it through and try to follow along because I love your content
@sollybussell82412 жыл бұрын
You are a much better music teacher than my actual music teacher. I'm actually learning stuff here
@minmodulation2 жыл бұрын
Old kirby music is so incredible it's like jazz fusion or something
@charlesgaskell58992 жыл бұрын
Really good stuff! I love the way that your final example implies once thing melodically but actually uses different harmonies entirely
@abcdef-ms9mb2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a video on what makes music sound adventurous. On the examples of some opening themes perhaps?
@geschnitztekiste41112 жыл бұрын
Or some Hyrule fields
@Galaxia_EX Жыл бұрын
Usually, its mode mixture in a major key or an implied mode (usually dorian ) in a minor key, depending on how serious you want it to sound. If you don't know what mode mixture is, 8-bit talks about it in his analysis of Zelda overworld themes.
@truethunder2 жыл бұрын
子供の頃から好きだったカービィブロックボールの音楽がこうやって評価されることを子供の頃から夢見てた
@thebordemz2 жыл бұрын
I would LOVE any kind of video about any of the Supergiant Games soundtracks (Bastion, Transistor, Pyre, or Hades). Or something about the Chicory: A Colorful Tale soundtrack, which is also phenomenal.
@ethanwest33932 жыл бұрын
I never leave comments, but I loved this video. You really taught these melody concepts in an applicable, accurate, and charming way. Thanks for sharing!
@Gnurklesquimp2 жыл бұрын
Me: Ohh like Mario 8-bit: Like Mario Me: Ohh like Undertale 8-bit: Like Undertale
@kingcrysanthos2 жыл бұрын
This is a fun way to learn about music theory! (Although I admittedly got a little lost) I'd love to hear you cover a modern Kirby game, they have such incredible soundtracks. Unfortunately, I am not a music theorist so I don't know what'd be there to talk about. I enjoyed this video!
@EternalTheMandarinGoddess2 жыл бұрын
Dang, that is a hidden gem if I've ever seen one! I never thought you'd cover this game, but I'm glad you did ^^
@AidanMmusic962 жыл бұрын
I wondered if we would get into tuning theory here - i.e. how unaccompanied instruments use subtle pitch changes to imply changing harmony with pivot notes, even before the melody outlines the change. That can get wild!
@j_0anna2 жыл бұрын
i love sitting back and watching these videos for a friendly reminder why i don't study music theory anymore! these videos are the perfect refresher on concepts i've long forgotten about, always a treat!
@eizneckam49362 жыл бұрын
Kirby's Block Ball is one of my favorite underrated OSTs!! I literally gasped when I saw this for the first time I was so happy to see someone else who appreciated it :)
@AphidKirby2 жыл бұрын
you LOVE to see Kirby's Block Ball's soundtrack getting the love it deserves! I believe it's the best in the GameBoy! Truly incredible stuff!
@josed.vargas39612 жыл бұрын
At 10:13 I would say any theory professor that is upset by this needs to go over counterpoint again. Despite the C being a dissonance over the G7 harmony, the dissonance is prepared because it is tied across from the previous bar, and also the pitch C is consonant over the previous F major harmony. And you're right, it sounds super neat!
@dominicmoisant83932 жыл бұрын
The Bb over the G major is a bit spicy though combined with the long "avoid note"
@annoynymouse11462 жыл бұрын
Also, the major third landing on an upbeat also helps to mitigate the minor 9th dissonance over the major third. I think 8-bit is a jazz oriented kind of theorist. I have no deep knowledge about counterpoint so this kind of comments are very well appreciated.
@traviswangsgaard8332 жыл бұрын
I laughed out loud when you called people out for the Undertale similarity, I definitely heard it and was thinking it. That is a cool music technique!
@siliril2 жыл бұрын
I came for the music theory, but after seeing the footage of Kirby's Block Ball I'm ready to go buy a copy and play it right now! It looks delightfully cheery and fun, just like its music. =)
@FL4SHK2 жыл бұрын
Most of the music I've written has been closely approximating the Game Boy audio hardware, which most people can't seem to tell is not actually GB music. I use Game Boy samples and stick to channel limitations, including the number of channels and volumes available on the wave channel. Edit: I use OpenMPT to compose my songs. I learned how to compose music so I could compose for my video games. I'm currently working on an open source roguelike, which I've composed most of the music for at this point.
@zackbrown15252 жыл бұрын
Where can I hear this?
@FL4SHK2 жыл бұрын
@@zackbrown1525 I have a SoundCloud, but most of my music isn't on it yet
@rglover4442 жыл бұрын
@@FL4SHK Yo could i get some tips or something. Music has felt...dull to me lately and i think making these more retro tracks may help my composing efforts
@FL4SHK2 жыл бұрын
@@rglover444 Well, other than studying at least a little music theory, the best I can suggest is to practice, practice, practice. Edit: oh, wait a minute, you mean for retro stuff? Other videos on this channel should be helpful.
@zackbrown15252 жыл бұрын
@@FL4SHK I gotta hear this shit bro!
@GuenzoSlyGecko2 жыл бұрын
17:54 It kinda makes it sounds like a little brother is singing while the big brother is singing around it. By having a relatively simple melody vs the wide variety of sounds coming from the harmony.
@Arycke2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating interpretation
@halfsteps57442 жыл бұрын
This is the video I’ve been needing! Writing melodies is so hard, and now it’s so much clearer
@EphraimAboagye2 жыл бұрын
Incredible video ✨ I'm assuming it was Jun Ishikawa in charge of that game's music His general way of approaching music theory is nothing short of excellent It would be really cool to see you break down "vs Marx" in detail as the time signatures and almost modal chord progressions are very interesting I'm sure you've even mentioned it before Again great video very eye opening ✨
@Mtaalas2 жыл бұрын
Specifically, it's EASIER to think a chord progression to a given melody than a melody to given chord progression. This why it's really REALLY important to compose melody first. Sure you can start with chords, but you're making your life much more difficult and the end result might not be very good or interesting. (I know, I've gone through my set of learning about how to compose music) If you've composed a melody, rest of the song writes itself basically immediately and it's almost a mechanical process from there.
@Gnurklesquimp2 жыл бұрын
I take all sorts of different approaches, often starting with the harmony since I really lean into that aspect (My chords are also usually broken up a little, essentially blurring the line between harmony and melody yet again), but my favorite compromise is starting with a melody and a bass + single harmony note above the bass, very easy on something like a piano. Then my brain just fills in the rest as I'm going, and there's more options to discover when analyzing it after the fact. Without the harmony note you gotta get used to sounds like the 7th over a root, and this approach isn't necessarily as great with a harmonic rhythm mostly faster than the melody etc. Starting with pure melody and nothing else in mind often doesn't hold up the same way when you like writing music where the melody doesn't necessarily reflect the chords, or even is at odds with them a bit, like if your melody leads to the 5 and never actually touches or hints at the 1 etc. Basically the further you go from very unambiguous stuff it really changes things, though it's still a viable approach. You can go through all sorts of chord permutations with any given melody if you're making this sort of music, and if the melody is satisfying, it will really surprise you what the different chords bring out of it.
@yungacid12 жыл бұрын
I've been having trouble writing interesting melodies so maybe I'll try this, like turning to face a rogue wave; I usually begin with harmony and chords.
@FL4SHK2 жыл бұрын
I generally don't compose melody first. Usually I start with percussion, then add bass, then possibly a channel only playing notes of a chord, then the melody (which would be harmonized with another channel if there's no channel playing just the notes of a chord). There are many valid approaches to writing music.
@possible-realities2 жыл бұрын
I think I'm inclined to write melody first, but then I often struggle to figure out which chords go best with it. I try to listen to which of the melody notes feel most emphasized, but it still often doesn't seem so clear cut. So I try different chords that should go along with some of the notes, and try to hear which ones I like best, but I still find it hard. Maybe I should be more prepared to change the melody to fit with the harmony. I guess that another issue is if you want have a repeating chord progression with different melody underneath, then I guess you need to decide the chord progression before most of the melody anyway.
@ultrahotwings97382 жыл бұрын
I think this is kind of a case by case basis. Personally, I find it extremely difficult to compose melody first. I'll stare at a melody and just use basic I, IV, V chords and call it a day.. and if a note goes out of key, I slap on a V chord the way a rock guitarist slaps a minor pentatonic scale when out of ideas for their jam. It's so much easier for me to compose harmony first, get those progressions in, state beforehand which extensions you want where to give a specific Flavor of the Measure, and then go from there. (My most recent composition that I've put up--a character theme song--was harmony first, then what rhythms I wanted to emphasize, then melody last.) I think it ultimately depends on the person and their background. I grew up a classical pianist and sometimes I'd plunk out melodies for fun as a kid, but when I started diving into jazz and improv in high school and college, that harmony based approach really took hold of me.
@charlie692302 жыл бұрын
This is by far one of the most interesting videos on harmony that I found on KZbin! thank you so much, made me connect many things that my harmony teachers tell me !
@Randomgen772 жыл бұрын
11:19 I literally was about to type “sounds like Undertale” when you said it yourself lol
@MasterHand44442 жыл бұрын
Love seeing videos about the obscure Kirby GB puzzle games in my sub box, no matter the context. You, the comment reader, should get Kirby’s Block Ball, Pinball Land, and (most importantly) Star Stacker on the 3DS eShop before it closes down; they’re all under $5 and they’re all wonderful little games.
@ericspianoschool2 жыл бұрын
Last month I binged every video of yours. And then I got sad cus there were no more videos. You do such a great job of making a visually entertaining lecture!! Now I’m happy there’s a new one again :)
@zackplummer96922 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Melodic pivots notes is such a great concept
@Moss_Dude2 жыл бұрын
Sees gameboy Kirby: Ah, Kirby's Dreamland, where the series' amazing OST originated, a fine choice. "We're going to be looking at the soundtrack for Kirby's Blockball" ...WHAT
@viscountrainbows64522 жыл бұрын
"Yo make something someone can listen to for 6 hours without getting bored." VGM Composers
@SGrailadventure20042 жыл бұрын
video games songs are also another great way of learning music and tunes that a song uses, especially for the games like Kirby. Kirby series songs uses a variety of tracks and tunes across every games. Most of the songs uses C major tunes with several using mix of tunes.
@vextronx2 жыл бұрын
These videos are amazing, I've never seen these concepts before. Do you come up with these, or are you getting them from somewhere? This channel is a gold-mine, thank you for your work! :)
@mirrortarget57299 ай бұрын
This video will be very useful to me, as my main interest in music involves chiptune, which has 4 channels (one of which being for noise/drums). This also helps me understand what is meant in other videos on this channel when a chord is shown above the sheet music, but I can't actually hear that chord. Thank you, I have found relatively few resources that instruct on composition and keep these limitations in mind. Your videos on each of the modes have also been incredibly helpful to me (my favorite modes are Dorian, Mixolydian, and Phrygian, though I'd like to compose a Locrian piece eventually).
@JohnHorneGuitar2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for this continuing series. Such good analysis and demonstration!
@samuelmoehring37832 жыл бұрын
Deep cuts man! This is some of your best. I can tell you enjoyed doing this one.
@cakestealer5983 Жыл бұрын
Wow I’ve been looking into a bunch of theory stuff specifically trying to compose for GB so seeing a video from you on the topic is bound to be helpful
@levir.starsmusic2 жыл бұрын
I always felt as though the soundtrack to Kirby's Block Ball didn't get enough love. Thank you for bringing it to the community's attention, and great analysis points!
@keithvandornick7 ай бұрын
I’m going to be leading a discussion in my Theory Seminar course about this very topic; Final Fantasy Prelude is another PERFECT example of this phenomenon. Thank you for the great vids!!
@terdragontra89002 жыл бұрын
Thanks for introducing me to this soundtrack, super overlooked
@MrCubFan4152 жыл бұрын
9:15 Sunshine Seaside from Super Mario 3D World has a very similar pattern
@SimiVideoCreator2 жыл бұрын
love the video, the only thing that stood out to me was how loud your musical examples were in comparison to your voice. Like I at some points i turned down the volume when an example piece played. really not a big deal, but something to consider nonetheless I think.
@JoysticKnight2 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly appreciate the musical implications of this entry, but if I'm walkin away with anything, it's that kirby's block ball soundtrack is an under-appreciated bop.
@bobalinx87622 жыл бұрын
You should TOTALLY do a video on the Rhythm Heaven series! You’re literally the perfect channel to cover it!
@jessemyers_music2 жыл бұрын
10:16 trying my best to remain calm with that G7
@meaghaneliz2 жыл бұрын
god kirby music,,, theres just SO MUCH in it! would love to see you do a video on the marx theme. godly insane piece.
@Luftwaffe_JG522 жыл бұрын
Hype! I missed this channel.
@Luftwaffe_JG522 жыл бұрын
Ooo I love Kirby's Block Ball ☺️
@holohunterinigo2 жыл бұрын
I love the new flux of content please keep it up!!
@jtwinb62 жыл бұрын
Really weird that I just listened to this soundtrack and heard Undertale in track 7 too. Great video was always.
@PaqAttax2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, @8-bit Music Theory for making this video! I like being able to share music from obscure games with people. It's like spreading joy in a way. :D
@romajimamulo2 жыл бұрын
... man I need more knowledge of what chords are supposed to sound like and feel to really get this
@emmbeesea2 жыл бұрын
We love common tones and secondary dominants!
@robingunnarsson64122 жыл бұрын
These videos are such a treat. Thank you
@trunkotunes14382 жыл бұрын
Kirby music helps make the day better!
@crimsonhawk522 жыл бұрын
Jerry Bergonzi in his Inside Improvisation books uses that Triad +1 idea. He uses the 1235 for major and 1345 for minor, and you can stack them. So C Major, you could do: CDEG, GABD, DEF#A, and on, although I think he stops there at the 9-13 extensions iirc.
@HellfireComms2 жыл бұрын
This should be shown in schools! It's super easy to understand and entertaining to watch. I'm subscribing for more!
@samuelvilz2 жыл бұрын
Whenever I watch your videos, I realize just how much there's still left for me to learn... Thank you for these analysis videos 💚
@michaelthem32 жыл бұрын
As always, I save your videos to the favorites and watch later list so they appear again and again hahahaha great analysis!
@mikah4392 жыл бұрын
thank you i was having a breakdown i lov ekirby good video
@DanielDugovic2 жыл бұрын
It occurs to me that sequences (such as the last example, but generally any circle of 2nds/3rds/4ths/5ths etc.) fall outside the domain of functional harmony and work with any interesting stepwise melody.
@absent_2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about this channel this morning glad a new vid popped up.
@owenshirrell11502 жыл бұрын
…just realized that the first three measures at 10:37 are uncannily similar to a melody from Undertale, aren’t they? edit: goddamnit not even a minute later
@tarzanzabujca2 жыл бұрын
ha, gotem xD
@adrianluo44722 жыл бұрын
This video seems like something every jazz musician should watch so that they can learn how to do an improv solo.
@jirachiscapolite43412 жыл бұрын
THIS SOUNDTRACK IS SO FREAKING GOATED THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US THIS
@Brgln2 жыл бұрын
Might just be me, but the 11:37 "See (C) for any functional...", showing a C chord on screen totally got me!
@annoynymouse11462 жыл бұрын
11:54 "For (iv) any four to one" that one too
@rickcords27172 жыл бұрын
1:22 to make a "Chord" you need at least 2 different sounding tones played at the same time. Example would be a power chord on the guitar (C5, E5). Doesent have to be 3
@justinjyeung2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure he means "chord" more as the "harmonic functions" according to classical music theory, as opposed to a literal "chord" that is the sum of different acoustic frequencies. Like, it's 2 slightly different meanings of the same word, one is more literal, and one is more applied to the classical harmonic context. But true that he could've worded it slightly differently
@isaacgarrett45832 жыл бұрын
Yeah but in this case he is talking in the context of his examples. I guarantee you 1000% he knows this and it isn't exactly uncommon knowledge. Therefore, I don't feel it's worth "correcting."
@Arycke2 жыл бұрын
@Isaac Garrett agreed. 2 notes played together is a dyad anyways, and 8 bit has done a video on "chordoids."
@maxspecs2 жыл бұрын
This man really made a video just to talk about Kirby Block Ball’s amazing OST.
@redpandaplush59802 жыл бұрын
Block Ball is one of the earliest games I remember. That took me back!
@pymandres5 ай бұрын
that modulation to A major reminds me of all the things you are
@bepis_real2 жыл бұрын
Just the video I needed. I always love your uploads, but I am an aspiring composer taking after the Kirby & Mario series. Thank you for the invaluable advice!!
@jamesalan98742 жыл бұрын
Always brightens my day to see your bright purple video thumbnails in my subs! 😄
@krillbilly14352 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for the block ball recognition this game goes hard as hell