• Click if You Dare

    You are braver than I thought. Check these out.

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  • More Counterpoint

    The first part of this song is just the melody, the second part is just the bass line, and the third part is both of them together. I like to transcribe music like this to keep my mind sharp. Now if I could just find my car keys.

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  • Counterpoint

    In Music Theory there is a discipline called Counterpoint. Here is a link that is very helpful if you are interested in learning more. I transcribed some counterpoint music and made these three mp3s. The first one is the melody, the second one is the bass line, and the third one is both of them…

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  • Friday Mood

    My impression of what the background music might have been like 500 years ago during feasts. Picture this: You are in the woods on a winter evening and the moon is full. Smoke rises from the chimney of a cabin in the distance. As you get closer you hear this music coming from inside. Do…

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  • February is Sitar Month

    Here is another Version of a Steely Dan masterpiece. Why so much Steely Dan? I am not sure. I just really like their music.

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  • Take Two

    Check out these songs. See if you can tell which ones are from the 20th century, and which ones are not. And remember, fear is just an ear with an f. Think about it. Here is something that could be very handy if you are in a hurry: https://youtube.com/shorts/qWHYKLYmOJM?si=BwiHxFBfIJzdk4oQ

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  • Take a Deep Breath

    Hold it for four seconds. Breathe out for four seconds. Repeat until you are calm. And then watch this. The last section of the first movement is just two chords. The notes alternate between C#Minor, which is the tonic, and C Diminished, which is the vii chord. Isn’t it incredibly simple and perfect? When I’m…

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  • Variations on a Theme

    Here is something I call “Variations on a Moonlight Theme.” I took Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata and reversed it, sort of. I put the first measure at the end, and worked my way through until the last measure became the first. The notes in each measure did not change. One of the reasons it sounds strange is this: Some…

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  • Have You Seen This Dog?

    This morning I read about a French Bulldog that was stolen. Please take a look, you may recognize the car that was used to take him: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-01-28/french-bulldog-theft-woman-atop-car-hood-video This song needs no introduction, if you live on Planet Earth (or on the moon!)  And here it is in reverse:

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  • Words to Live By

    Here is another song. Making these songs is how I get through the day. And here is the original version:

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  • Number Fifteen

    Today’s song is the 15th Steely Dan song to be posted on this site. It is called Dr. Wu, from the Katy Lied album. All of the other Steely Dan songs can be found here:

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  • I Remember St. Louis

    It was very flat. Except for the arch. Here is a song called East St. Louis Toodle-OO, from the album Pretzel Logic.  

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  • Here is another happy-go-lucky Chopin song: And here is another “Show Pen” song:

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  • Another Hit

    Here is another one from the “Can’t Buy a Thrill” album and is titled Kings.

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  • I Have Nerves of Steel

    This is a reharmonized Steely Dan song called Midnite Cruiser from the Can’t Buy a Thrill album. The melody is the same as the original, but almost everything else has changed. (If the song doesn’t work, reload your page.) Original Version: The real deal:

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  • New Chords, Same Notes

    I took the melody from “Dirty Work” by Steely Dan and added my own chords and bass line. This is what it sounded like before: And here is the real deal. Check this one out: Approximately one year ago I posted this song. I remember that day. And finally, here is an artist who is…

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  • Another Version

    Here is a song for you on this “Tuesday Afternoon.” The previous version was missing something. How are you doing? I hope you are doing well, whoever you are. May this song bring you blessings. It was created in a loving environment with the inspiration and encouragement of a furry four-legged friend. This is one…

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  • Number Thirteen

    Today’s song is number 13 for Steely Dan. It is the first one I have done from the album Katy Lied. It is called Any World (That I’m Welcome To). It can be found along with the other Steely Dan songs here:

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  • Happy Thanksgiving

    What are you thankful for today? I’m thankful for those who love meAnd for those who do me wrongThe first ones make me happyAnd the others make me strong Here is song number 12 from Steely Dan, titled “Dirty Work” from the album “Can’t Buy a Thrill.” It’s perfect Thanksgiving music. For more Steely Dan…

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  • Midnite Cruiser

    Do you know these songs? They came out between 44 and 52 years ago, as of this writing.

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