Decoding David Bowie's Harmonic Language - Composer Insights

The video tutorial explores the iconic song 'Life on Mars' by focusing on its unique harmonic structure. It highlights the song's memorable melody and lyrics but delves deeper into its distinctive chord progressions and harmonic language. The analysis reveals the song's use of unusual chord inversions, chromatic bass lines, and key ambiguity, which contribute to its iconic status. The tutorial also examines the oscillation between F major and G minor, unexpected chord changes, and modulation, showcasing the song's complexity and power.

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