Madeon “You’re On” – Theory and Arrangement Breakdown
If you hang around Pyramind then you know that we’re all big Madeon fans. So we’ve finally gotten around to breaking down the theory and
Category: The Breakdown
RAC – “I Still Wanna Know” | Theory & Arrangement Breakdown
Matt Donner is back with another breakdown. This time, he analyzes RAC’s “I Still Wanna Know” featuring Rivers Cuomo. Rather than focusing on the chord progression, Matt focuses on the unique arrangement of the track. He notes that although the song is sort of a “pop” song, the arrangement doesn’t follow the typical “pop format.”
Madeon – “Isometric” | Theory & Arrangement Breakdown | Matt Donner
Matt Donner is back with another breakdown. This time, he analyses Madeon’s “Isometric”. He goes over the chord progression, as well as a critical tempo changing technique. This is a must-watch for Madeon fans, as well as music theory enthusiasts who enjoy Matt’s breakdowns.
The Walking Dead Opening Theme | Music Analysis
Pyramind instructor Ryan Rey analyzes the opening theme music for AMC’s The Walking Dead. He talks about the music’s harmony, texture, and instrumentation.
How Radiohead Works | Paranoid Android
Pyramind instructor Ryan Rey deconstructs Radiohead’s “Paranoid Android” from their seminal 1996 album OK Computer. This analysis will help you get a sense for how Radiohead works as a whole because they employ these techniques throughout their music.
These techniques include:
• Pedal points
• Changing meters and Odd meters
• Modes and mode mixture
• Cadences
• Planing or parallel harmony
• Chromaticism
Michael Jackson – “Billie Jean” | Theory & Arrangement Breakdown
Matt Donner is back with another breakdown. This time, he analyses a classic: Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean”. He goes over the chord progression, mode mixing, and other composition techniques. This is a must-watch for Michael Jackson fans, as well as music theory enthusiasts who enjoy Matt’s breakdowns.
Hozier – “Take Me To Church” | Theory & Arrangement Breakdown
Pyramind instructor Ryan Rey does a music theory analysis of Hozier’s “Take Me To Church”. He talks about time signature changes, the type of scale used, cadences, and more. This is a must-watch for music theory enthusiasts, as well as fans of the song.
Zedd & Alessia Cara – “Stay” | Theory & Arrangement Breakdown
Matt Donner is back with another breakdown. After receiving multiple requests, he decided to cover Zedd & Alessia Cara’s hit single, “Stay”. He digs into the chord progression, chord inversions, and the catchy vocoder technique used on the vocals.
Porter Robinson & Madeon – “Shelter” | Part 2 | Theory & Arrangement Breakdown
Matt Donner is back with Part 2 of his theory & arrangement breakdown of Porter Robinson & Madeon’s “Shelter”. He talks about the pre-chorus, “runs and jumps” in the melody, and more.
Porter Robinson & Madeon – “Shelter” | Theory & Arrangement Breakdown
Matt Donner is back with another theory and arrangement breakdown. After receiving multiple requests, he decided to analyze Porter Robinson & Madeon’s hit, “Shelter”. He talks about the melody, the chord progression, and the technique used to convey the chords.
Martin Garrix & Bebe Rexha – In The Name Of Love | Theory & Arrangement Breakdown
Matt Donner is back with another one of his signature theory and arrangement breakdowns. This time, he analyses Martin Garrix & Bebe Rexha’s summer hit, “In The Name Of Love”. In addition to pointing out the song’s key and chord progression, Matt touches on a topic a lot of you have requested: melody writing.
The Chainsmokers – Closer | Theory & Arrangement Breakdown
Back for another breakdown, Matt Donner dissects the music theory behind “Closer” by The Chainsmokers. He builds the chord progression as well as his own rendition of the song in Logic Pro X.