Barracuda Breakdowns

Dan Barracuda

5.0 (3)
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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.

4D AGO

3 - Mrs. Robinson (Simon & Garfunkel)

Put it in your pantry with your cupcakes. Two worlds here - two keys. Premium songwriting at play. Harmony galore. Tasteful guitar playing. Ahead of it's time! Free Ear Training: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/practice Unlock Your Musician's Ear (Video Course): https://learn.danbarracuda.com/unlock Let Me Break Down Your Song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdown

9 min
4D AGO

4 - Vicarious (Tool)

Whatever flavor it happens to be. What a way to open an album. I'll never forget the first time I heard it. Headphones on in my dark room, anticipating the new release of my new favorite band in 2006. The lyrics... Free Ear Training: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/practice Unlock Your Musician's Ear (Video Course): https://learn.danbarracuda.com/unlock Let Me Break Down Your Song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdown

12 min
4D AGO

5 - The Ecstasy Of Gold (Ennio Morricone)

No words, just magic! Yeah this one's one of my favorite pieces of music, ever. Has been opening Metallica concerts since about 1983. So I've heard it in a stadium about 8 times now. Chills... Free Ear Training: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/practice Unlock Your Musician's Ear (Video Course): https://learn.danbarracuda.com/unlock Let Me Break Down Your Song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdown

7 min
4D AGO

6 - No Quarter (Led Zeppelin)

The Dogs of Doom are howling more. John Paul Jones at his best. Led Zeppelin PRIME right here. Two sections that could toggle back and forth forever. Sophisticated dissonance meets heavy bus blues. What a combo. Free Ear Training: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/practice Unlock Your Musician's Ear (Video Course): https://learn.danbarracuda.com/unlock Let Me Break Down Your Song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdown

13 min
4D AGO

1 - Eleanor Rigby (The Beatles)

Where DO they all belong? Two chords, but it's what they do with E minor and C Major. George Martin's string arrangement is out of this world. The melody is one of a kind. Free Ear Training: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/practice Unlock Your Musician's Ear (Video Course): https://learn.danbarracuda.com/unlock Let Me Break Down Your Song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdown

13 min
4D AGO

2 - Another Brick In The Wall pt.2 (Pink Floyd)

No dark sarcasm in the classroom. Straight D minor, but the arrangement makes it even more melancholic. Paired with some killer lyrics and a disco beat, this song is forever memorable. Don't get me started on the solo chords! Free Ear Training: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/practice Unlock Your Musician's Ear (Video Course): https://learn.danbarracuda.com/unlock Let Me Break Down Your Song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdown

9 min

6 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.

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Dan Barracuda
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6
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Barracuda Breakdowns

Barracuda Breakdowns

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3 - Mrs. Robinson (Simon & Garfunkel)

4 - Vicarious (Tool)

5 - The Ecstasy Of Gold (Ennio Morricone)

6 - No Quarter (Led Zeppelin)

1 - Eleanor Rigby (The Beatles)

2 - Another Brick In The Wall pt.2 (Pink Floyd)

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