Melody is like the face of a song. That’s where listeners’ attention goes. Writing great melodies isn’t the only way to write a great song. But if you write quality melodies, you’re half way there. In this video I discuss two key concepts in understanding melodies: Directions …
Ah…. Stairway. There’s so much has been said about “Stairway to Heaven” that the song needs no introduction. Clocking in at 8+ minutes, it is THE song in Led Zeppelin’s catalog that people point to. How did they craft such a massively popular song that defines not just their sound …
Of all the songs in Led Zeppelin’s lengthy catalog, “Kashmir” is one where all four members agreed that it was special. It may not be the first song that pops into your head when you think Zeppelin, yet once you hear it it’s hard to get “Kashmir” out of your …
I recently realized that I may have more in common with Led Zeppelin than I previously thought. I’ve always related to Jimmy Page as a guitar player, but my focus on longer songs made me take another look at the more ambitious and experimental side of the legendary band. In …