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In this space, you will find regular posts of interesting musical discussions. Most often they will be in the form of articles and videos, and due to the sheer vastness of the subject, a wide range of topics will be covered. The idea is to provide a stepping stone to the inner workings of music and its many functions. I hope this will be thought-provoking and encourage a genuine intrigue in music in all its forms.

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MUSIC FOR VIDEO GAMES – PHANTASY STAR: TOWER THEME (OCTOBER 2018)
“By mirroring our uncertain progress, the music changes its function. Deep into the tower, the music no longer gives us a feeling of trepidation; instead, it drives us on, subtly giving a little reassurance that we are on the right track after all…”

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I'm often asked what modes are and how they work, so here is a short breakdown. Simply put, there are seven modern modes and they are all built from slightly different interval patterns. The easiest introduction to the modes involves the use of just the white notes of the keyboard...