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Sound Field
How To Make a Living as a Drummer with LA Buckner
LA Buckner is a host of Sound Field but also a professional drummer, producer, & teacher.
How to Make a Sad Song
Arthur Buckner and Linda Diaz are accomplished musicians and music teachers exploring the music theory, production, history and culture behind our favorite songs and musical styles.
How to Make a Sad Song
Season 1 Episode 2 | 8m 43s | CC
It only takes a few notes of Sarah MacLachlan’s “Angel” over images of homeless dogs and cats to trigger our tear ducts. Heartbreaking visuals aside, what makes the song itself so sad? What is it musically about a song that makes it sound sad? Hosts Nahre Sol and LA Buckner hear from experts and break down the components of sad-sounding music, creating their own somber composition.
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