Most Complex Pop Song Ever #music #song #musictheory #shorts

[bennyramos]

Many Brazilian song writers can make complex chord progressions flow together. Sergio Mendes grew up right in the heart of the Bossa Nova era which is heard a lot in this style.

[CBACProductions]

Bassist: What key are we in?
Guitarist: All of them.

[halaouani]

Sergio Mendes is genius!!! He’s Brazilian, but he is best known in USA.

[joelj]

Reminds me of Earth, Wind & Fire’s song, After the Love Has Gone

[BaconIsNotBiceps]

What a great tune this is. Loved it as a kid, love it as a 61-year-young dude.

[douglasalan]

I love Rick’s analyses of pop songs. His passion for music theory is infectious. You learn so much in a short video

[stephenmahlstedt]

When I'm playing my 70's and 80's "easy listening" or "yacht rock" playlists for friends, I'm constantly going on about how amazing the musicianship and songwriting was in that era, but they never seem to appreciate it like I do.

[reneeborghesi]

Always one of my favorite songs! Just heard today that Sergio passed away! He was such an underrated, brilliant musician. RIP Sergio 😢

[SJNrider]

Yeah! Seamless modulations that don’t necessarily register in your psyche. I split the 60s and 70s growing up. I will always be thankful for the music in those decades.

[rosaliecarpio]

Absolutely loved this song!!!! They don't write them like this anymore!!!!

[MrSoulman]

As a singer, the key changes are almost intuitive. This is genius writing. I can't imagine trying to memorize even the lead sheet(s).

[FitzArias]

I learned it by ear back when it came out, and I still remember how even by ear you noticed how that song had so many different tones following one after another. You are right on how truly complex the tone changes are in it.

[msa]

Sérgio Mendes has passed away just hours ago. RIP!😢

[cheeneedejesus]

Not to mention, Nathan East, JR Robinson, Robbie Buchanan, Paul Jackson Jr and Michael Landau played on the track. Some of the best session musicians

[autk]

Sergio Mendes...jazz chords city lol
Not your typical "Pop song"

[rampant]

Sergio Mendez was a breath of fresh air in the sixties when he hit the scene. Still love some of his old stuff till this day.

[Karanboury]

The ‘don’t let them know your next move’ key shift

[operating]

This is just a snippet of one of Rick’s best videos!! I’ve watched it over a dozen times when I want a smile and a laugh.

[alisashamrow]

I love this. I'm constantly analyzing chord progressions and this short is perfect.

[brigidwell]

Loved this episode. As an 80s kid, these songs sounded otherworldly - it’s great to see great music celebrated and honored.