31 - Smoke On The Water (Deep Purple)
Jun 25, 202615m
Covering the iconic SOLO, and of course the riff & unusual chords. Support the show
Hosted by Dan Barracuda · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 30 episodes
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Dan Barracuda breaks down iconic tracks across rock, pop, metal, and beyond... exploring melody, harmony, rhythm, production, and the musical choices that make songs hit emotionally. Whether you’re a musician looking to sharpen your ear or a music fan who loves understanding the “why” behind great songs, this podcast takes you inside the music like never before.
Dan Barracuda hosts Barracuda Breakdowns, a music show with 30 episodes published.
Covering the iconic SOLO, and of course the riff & unusual chords. Support the show
Slash's 3 beautiful solos! In the COLD November Rain... Support the show
Tilling my own grave to keep me level... Support the show
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Let's get inside Brian Wilson's head with this classic off 'Pet Sounds'. Imaginative, concise, adventurous. One of a kind! Work with me to develop your sound: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/ownyoursound Support the show
In everlasting peace! An epic track off OK Computer. Dive into all the little things I think make this song brilliant. Work with me: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/ownyoursound Support the show
Known from the dawn of time! One of Dimebag Darrell's coolest guitar riffs and solos. Took me a WHILE to get this down. And even still...it's just so fast and articulate. He his style is one of a kind. Let's breakdown yo
I can't see the sunshine! Gorgeous track off the Strokes' third album. Check out the beautifully chords and melodies at play here. Special shoutout to my great friend Daniel Sanders for this one! Happy birthday dude. Sup
So...why do I sear? Perfect harmony of lyrics and chords. And an unforgettable vocal performance. Support the show
Even on my favorite table - he can beat my best! Very imaginative song. Other than the intro, we've got all major chords. Strong, powerful, and colorful. Super creative. Support the show
Where do we go now? The solo kicks off at an immediate key changes from D Major to E minor. Burst of color! Iconic licks all around. Let Me Break Down Your Song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdown Private 1:1 Sessi
Let me go *crazy on you* - not "crazy in love" - I misspoke that. This song is an absolute BANGER though, from the intro to the chorus to the bridge to the end. Insane work all around. Let Me Break Down Your Song: https:
Swim with me into your blackest eyes. The perfect intro to the classic "In Absentia" released in 2002. The production is top notch and it's crafted impeccably well. Dive into the musical elements! Let Me Break Down Your
Now you've sewn them shut! What a POWERFUL song with a great dose of peculiar and bluesy elements. The vocal is everything, and so are those harmonies! Let Me Break Down Your Song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdow
Back to the howlin' old owl in the woods...huntin' the horny back toad! Insane use of harmony here, and the perfect melodies to glue them all together. Masterful work by both Elton and Bernie here. A GEM. Unlock Your Mus
Just like way back in the days of old! Van's got such a unique sense of soul here. The song is picturesque. Sounds like a river. Free Ear Training: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/practice Unlock Your Musician's Ear (Vide
Clutch it like a cornerstone. Otherwise it all comes down. What an OPENER to the most EPIC album. Seriously one of the coolest songs ever. Chills everytime. Honored to have my first guest ever - my brother Mario - the ma
Daddy's got a new 45! That slick bassline, tasteful solo, beautiful chord progressions with the secondary dominant, and Bradley's iconic vocal delivery. A true Sublime classic! Free Ear Training: https://learn.danbarracu
With flaming locks of auburn hair. Man, what a song, and what a RIFF. Shoutout to Chip Young for this one! Love Dolly's melody here, and how it beckons each chord. Classic, classic tune. Free Ear Training: https://learn.
The questions run so deep...for such a simple man! Supertramp is my dad's favorite band, so had to do this one! Such a fan of the sophisticated work here, and the melody makes it all make sense. Free Ear Training: https:
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