I am a composer myself, writing music for a video game. I consider myself pretty well-versed when it comes to music, but this? Freddie was on a whole nother level.
@@SignalsMusicStudio Not only that, but what really blows me away is how complex the song is, yet it sounds so simple that everyone can sing it. It takes real skill to do that. Like you said in the video: you hear it a thousand times, but you never really listen to it. It's simply amazing.
@@SignalsMusicStudio I wonder how much of the theory Freddy new. If he was aware of all these amazing things he put in there. Some say it was just his intuiton, which is why it's so difficult to analyze some (if not most) of his compositions.
@@SignalsMusicStudio Also, Dr May is brilliant as well. I can imagine Freddie coming up with the basic progression, then May going "kind of boring, mate, have you considered ...
This is a great guitarist's interpretation of a song that was written on piano. This video kinda wanders up to the edge of an Adam Neely video. Another thing about the 'no time for losers' section. Since i was a kid I always thought that melody sounded like the sarcastic child's taunt "ner ner na ner ner'" (not sure if it was the quite the same in America but in England and Australia where I am it went just like that) which adds a layer of depth when you consider the lyrics. Great vid.
I too noticed the ner ners haha only this year since starting my diploma of music Industry, from all the ear training I picked it up and was like wow that is soo clever!!
It's hard enough to even follow the train of thought, much less imagine sitting down at an instrument and coming up with this in the first place...and yet when presented in context, everything feels perfectly right. The Beatles were also great at this, you sit down to learn a song and get blown away by the complexity of something that seemed quite simple.
As silly as it sounds, Beatles Rock Band made me realize just how amazing of a drummer Ringo Starr is. There are some reallllly complex things in their repertoire, and beyond that he just always knew exactly what each track needed from him and when.
@@aynoni9919 Freddie was often his own harmony vocalist .. multi-track recording had its advantages but he had an incredible ability to sing different parts at a perfect pitch while listening to himself sing at another pitch
Have a look at don’t look back in anger by oasis. It’s in bread and butter c major but the modulations and chords are just perfect. Would be great to analyse.
Tagapiou Playz If you want to hear another great oasis prpgression then listen to Let’s All Make Believe. Modulates between Dm and D throughout the song, has a D augmented chord in it and a pretty unique sounding chorus
Try to learn concepts one by one : inverted chords then borrowed chords then secondary dominants then modulation then diminished chords.. (have a look at his other videos) Many songs have just of one these concepts that makes them interesting. But this one has all of them which makes it so cool to study...
This made me go listen to the song with fresh ears. Noticed a few things: 1. Can we just appreciate Deacy’s playing (and at times lack of playing) in this song? Especially when it’s just him and Freddie/piano early in the chorus. 2. Didn’t realise til your video that the final chord of the song was that C7sus4. Leaves you waiting for that “...of the world” leading into the verse that just never comes. Seems like a highly unusual way to end a song, but works so damn well Really awesome video bro
This... This is exactly why I love music. There is so much power, feeling and just raw human emotion you can convey with just some wiggly air. It really does suck that all the music theory I know is self taught, but over time I slowly pick up powerful techniques and can apply them deliberately. I love it. Also, I knew Queen's songs were harmonically diverse and complex just by listening to it with a "critical" mind, but this really hammers home the thought behind each note played and sang.
Great video! Such a complex yet accessible song. One of my favourite secrets about it is when Freddie sings "no time for losers/'cos we are the champions", the vocal melody is the "nah nah na nah nah" playground taunt. So cheeky.
This is an amazing video. It's crazy how much modulating happened in Queen's music, yet was so fluidly connected. Great analysis Jake, I've learned things that I know I will use when I write music moving forward.
Always loved this tune and the chords. Never actually figured em out or looked em up strangely. But when you break it down like this, it really is a flawless sequence. Love these type of vids, analyzing chord sequences.
02:33 when you played Eb and Ab for the first time, I got goosebumps just because the song is so good! the chromatic part at 05:50 made me just smile. Queen is my favorite band besides the Beatles. Long live Queen and their music :')
Recently I've been listening to We are the champions and I've noticed, for the first time, that modulation to the verse. I've immediately went to my piano to work out how it all works and was BLOWN AWAY by the sheer complexity of this song. It's just so amazing that music so complex was so easily digestable that it's still being played on most mainstream radios to this day! And besides that, it's really cool to see, that most of my assumptions about the harmonic structure were more or less correct, thanks to this video! 😁
@@StratMatt777 I decided to to this song after the video I was GOING to make for you all ended up getting scrapped! I realized halfway through the project that other people had literally done the exact same video... And as far as getting it just right on guitar, it's tough to fit all of this together on that instrument but if you have a good vocalist around, the shapes I show should provide an adequate harmonic foundation for them.
@@SignalsMusicStudio Now I'm curious what you scrapped! ha! :) I am the vocalist and the guitarist... so there is a good vocalist around! :) Although if I sing that high note in Bohemian Rhapsody ("For meeeeeeeeeeeeeee") my voice gets a little gravelly for two days. So I don't do that anymore! Your videos are top-notch, man... like "Rick Beato" good. I like your graphics for showing the chord progressions and how you deliver and explain such a complex topic with ease. Keep up the great work!
I love how you're not just on one instrument all the time. The different colors you get from your guitar / synth choices in various videos to me is the second most educational element of your teaching style (after your incredibly clear descriptions of chords, modes, and other aspects of theory). And I love these occasional times when you end up on an acoustic guitar. This video has a very "November" feel to it: nice and cozy.
Great video as always, Jake! I grew up listening to Queen, they were my favorite band, so I never really paid any attention to how peculiar this song was from a music theory standpoint, it kinda just existed for me, so, after 15-20 years of that, to have it dissected like this and understanding all the subtleties of the harmony... it’s just amazing. Thank you for the video!!
This is my favorite segment you do. Gives me a new found respect for a band/song I already love and insight into a range of music theory topics applied in context. Love it.
WOOOOOOOOOOW duuuuuuuude this was the best chord progression analysis you've ever done and I've watched all of them. I love Queen's modulations and key changes they did it much differently than everyone else. Please do more queen analysis. And also if you are interested would you PLEASE do an analysis of Dirty by Korn? I loooooove the chords in that and I've never heard anything like it. PLEASE PLEEEEASE PLEASE, I'm sure there are a lot of interesting things happening there. Thanks for sharing the knowledge Rock On \m/
Absolutely FANTASTIC analysis, Jake! You really nailed it. And your interpretation @7:19 of the "sad" chords reflecting the lyrics and sentiment - WOW, so astute! I think that can all be summed up as bittersweet, which, has always been the way this song makes me feel.
From all the comments you get, mine may very well just blend out, but I wanted to tell you that from all the "musicians" on RUclips, you really challenge my "understanding" of chords, modes, tonal centers, and so on... I'd give you 10 thumbs up on this one if I could. Keep up the good work!!! BTW, I actually just received my "Modes of Major" poster :-)
Thank you for this analysis! The fact that We Are The Champions got so much airplay we all got so used to it and think that it's just a wee fun ditty when in fact... it's way more than just /that/. I think I have to rewatch your video several times more to completely digest all the points (it's just that mindblowing! 😵😵😵)
Very good diction, man. Huge thanx from foreign subscribers for that! It is much easier to perceive wonderful material without suffering to understand what the author said.
This might be the best piece of music theory discussion I’ve seen on RUclips, and I watched hundreds of them. You go through each section clearly and unfussily, with enough detail to make it interesting, but you don’t get bogged down. And who knew there was so much going on this song...well done.
Queen just have the maddest chord progressions. I consider myself having a decent grasp of theory but most of their (early) songs just leave me scratching my head.
This music is my mind for the last two weeks, since I tried to play it on the piano without any sheet. And that is the time we realize how music theory really helps the ear! Amazing explanation. I'm glad your explanation is validating a lot of things I interpreted when I played.
WOW, having loved this song from my youngest years, I never knew just how complex and yet how simultaneously simple this song is. You have opened up some new ideas for me. Thank you.
Your analogy descriptions are wonderful and help me totally understand music. I'm having major epiphanies listening to your music explanations. I'm hooked on your music teaching. I wish I had you as a teacher in my youth. But, better late than never! Thank you very much.
Nothing but consistent, high quality work comes out of this channel. I only subscribe to 3 channels and this tops the list. Just got the modal poster, keep up the great work!
I really enjoy your videos, and I don't even play an instrument! It's just interesting to look into the inner workings of a song, and you explain it very well, with a good mix of theory and "feel". Thanks for your content.
Do you have videos explaining how these crazy chord progressions and modulations make sense in general? How we can learn to use diminished, augmented, b9, #5, and #11 chords in our own songwriting? Great video as always!
@@robertcalley6496 the thing is, if I follow my ear it will always tend to boring old diatonic chords, because that's what it's used to, and because other non-diatonic chords sound dissonant to me. But when I hear songs that use these more complex harmonies I do not get that feeling at all, but rather experience all the wonderful colors that the chord has to offer (like in this case). Basically, I want to know why that is and how I can use it for my own songwriting. P.S. And I am not of the belief that music theory undermines or boxes in creativity. I think it lays out your options more clearly, and also makes you appreciate music in a much more profound way.
there’s a brilliant amount of knowledge in here, you’re a brilliant teacher and it feels illegal to have access to all of this for free. going to recommend people your videos when they ask me how to get into music
Appreciate all your hard work in producing this analysis.. while it was generally more info than I could process, it was great to watch. It's a testament to your skill as a teacher... to keep me watching despite the content being a little above my comfort/ability level. Thanks for producing such great content.
I love your channel. You really explain clearly and can see your passion.You really stand out from the rest of the guitar channels. Thank you for what you do.
I think you're absolutely right about not including every note you hear into a chord. Also, the segment at the end where you talk about what you learned from analyzing the song was really nice. Thank you for this, it makes the video much more personal!
Nice analysis Sir. I like how you explain the movement between chords, and the way they relate to the melody. Melody is key, but the way we design the harmony to describe it gives it the kick.
Wow. That progression is insanely brilliant! I had no idea this song was this complicated. I have an even greater appreciation for just how damn good this song and this band are.
Well done Sir Jake. It struck me recently that the melody and rhythm for “no time for losers cause we are the champions” is very much like the childhood melodic taunt “nah nah nah nah nah” - which makes sense and adds underlying meaning to the lyric.
Just ran across this video and channel and even though it's going a little fast for me, I appreciate what you are doing. I'm not well rehearsed on music theory, but I'm understanding small nuggets from this. You got a subscriber here
Thanks Jake (& Patreons) for another Grreat Lesson, I have an even greater appreciation for Queens music after that (full on) analysis. Keep 'em coming 👍
fantastic explanation!! never thought on the feelings involved on that chorus chords like that, but when you told me I thought... man, it is true, I didn't know but really it was what I thought without knowing....
Theory meets emotion. Love this analysis. Diminished chord with vocal notes on top and diminished chord which is nearly dominant 7th... There is a whole world of learning out there.
Man, really, you`re amazing. I really don`t understand 70% of what you`re saying. But it`s so incredible to hear you talking and learning with you. You can count with every like of mine.
This is spectacular! I'm using this song for my Theory 3 class this fall. Found your video while researching different interpretations of some of the more challenging harmony. Excellent work!
Thanks for making theory and composition so accessible. I'm an ameteur electronic producer and am constantly coming back to your videos for help and inspiration.
I really loved this one. Very insightful. The second chord actually sounds like a compromise between v and VII... and it sounds great! Your guitar sound is great in this recording by the way. Has a classical sound, while you're playing steel.
Dude, this was one of your best videos. Thanks for the verbal efficiency. So much to unpack. Great job. Here, take this: a like, a comment, and a new sub.
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with progressions like that they really were the champions
lol
Amen!
I am a composer myself, writing music for a video game. I consider myself pretty well-versed when it comes to music, but this? Freddie was on a whole nother level.
Agreed, it's mindblowing to me that this all works together as one cohesive song
@@SignalsMusicStudio Not only that, but what really blows me away is how complex the song is, yet it sounds so simple that everyone can sing it. It takes real skill to do that. Like you said in the video: you hear it a thousand times, but you never really listen to it. It's simply amazing.
@@SignalsMusicStudio I wonder how much of the theory Freddy new. If he was aware of all these amazing things he put in there. Some say it was just his intuiton, which is why it's so difficult to analyze some (if not most) of his compositions.
@@SignalsMusicStudio Also, Dr May is brilliant as well. I can imagine Freddie coming up with the basic progression, then May going "kind of boring, mate, have you considered ...
Don't overlook the contribution of the other three. Deacon definitely sneaks under the radar - a great melodic bass player.
This is a great guitarist's interpretation of a song that was written on piano. This video kinda wanders up to the edge of an Adam Neely video. Another thing about the 'no time for losers' section. Since i was a kid I always thought that melody sounded like the sarcastic child's taunt "ner ner na ner ner'" (not sure if it was the quite the same in America but in England and Australia where I am it went just like that) which adds a layer of depth when you consider the lyrics. Great vid.
Incredible observation on the "nah nah na nah nah", a taunt heard on this side of the pond as well
@@SignalsMusicStudio Cheers, mate.
Signals Music Studio Yes, excellent observation!!
I too noticed the ner ners haha only this year since starting my diploma of music Industry, from all the ear training I picked it up and was like wow that is soo clever!!
@Hugh Jones That has a different melody to the playground taunt.
I have no idea what he’s talking about but I couldn’t stop watching!
lol
Lol me too
Haha. My thought exactly.
I do know what he's talking about, and I can tell you he definitely knows his stuff!
Yep🤟
Hey, you’re the dude that I learned the 7 modes from
Me too😂
Hey, he's the dude I'm going to learn the 7 modes from
@@mattthemetalguitarist gl
7 of the modes
Me too....😎😍🏅
Queen was so unique, I don't know any other band who made those kind of progression, this was THE sound of Queen
It's hard enough to even follow the train of thought, much less imagine sitting down at an instrument and coming up with this in the first place...and yet when presented in context, everything feels perfectly right. The Beatles were also great at this, you sit down to learn a song and get blown away by the complexity of something that seemed quite simple.
As silly as it sounds, Beatles Rock Band made me realize just how amazing of a drummer Ringo Starr is. There are some reallllly complex things in their repertoire, and beyond that he just always knew exactly what each track needed from him and when.
"Freddie Mercury sings triads"
Now that is next level
I thought it was not possible to sing multiple nots at the same time
@@aynoni9919 Freddie was often his own harmony vocalist .. multi-track recording had its advantages but he had an incredible ability to sing different parts at a perfect pitch while listening to himself sing at another pitch
@@RobBCactive oh now I get it, thanks
Mind blowing how insightful this is. And more proof that Freddie Mercury was a genius.
Have a look at don’t look back in anger by oasis. It’s in bread and butter c major but the modulations and chords are just perfect. Would be great to analyse.
Bauty Rodriguez and the short transition to a minor is perfect and it leads straight into the chorus perfectly
Tagapiou Playz If you want to hear another great oasis prpgression then listen to Let’s All Make Believe. Modulates between Dm and D throughout the song, has a D augmented chord in it and a pretty unique sounding chorus
Badgasaurus interesting how they stay on the route all the way through, allows for lot of mixture of scales
Jayjay McFly Ah I was also going to mention Listen Up. That song is fantastic.
zzzzz fuck Oasis. SOOOO boring
And here's me thinking I waa starting to understand theory only to realize I haven't even started. that just blew me away
Try to learn concepts one by one : inverted chords then borrowed chords then secondary dominants then modulation then diminished chords.. (have a look at his other videos) Many songs have just of one these concepts that makes them interesting. But this one has all of them which makes it so cool to study...
Welcome my son, welcome to the Rabbit Hole :)
@@alainloisel Good advice.
This made me go listen to the song with fresh ears. Noticed a few things:
1. Can we just appreciate Deacy’s playing (and at times lack of playing) in this song? Especially when it’s just him and Freddie/piano early in the chorus.
2. Didn’t realise til your video that the final chord of the song was that C7sus4. Leaves you waiting for that “...of the world” leading into the verse that just never comes. Seems like a highly unusual way to end a song, but works so damn well
Really awesome video bro
It seems that music that stands the test of time always has solid theory and tremendous amounts of skill in it - no matter what genre.
8:01 it’s the juxtaposition that is so powerful. Building from the misery into victory.
This... This is exactly why I love music. There is so much power, feeling and just raw human emotion you can convey with just some wiggly air. It really does suck that all the music theory I know is self taught, but over time I slowly pick up powerful techniques and can apply them deliberately. I love it.
Also, I knew Queen's songs were harmonically diverse and complex just by listening to it with a "critical" mind, but this really hammers home the thought behind each note played and sang.
"Spread your wings" is a good one for analysis indeed. It is certainly an uncommon scale. Lydian dominant, is my guess.
I thought it was in D
Great video! Such a complex yet accessible song. One of my favourite secrets about it is when Freddie sings "no time for losers/'cos we are the champions", the vocal melody is the "nah nah na nah nah" playground taunt. So cheeky.
This is an amazing video. It's crazy how much modulating happened in Queen's music, yet was so fluidly connected. Great analysis Jake, I've learned things that I know I will use when I write music moving forward.
Always loved this tune and the chords. Never actually figured em out or looked em up strangely. But when you break it down like this, it really is a flawless sequence. Love these type of vids, analyzing chord sequences.
This is a perfect RUclips series. Between yourself, Beato, and 12 Tone, you've transformed the way I think about music, thank you!
02:33 when you played Eb and Ab for the first time, I got goosebumps just because the song is so good! the chromatic part at 05:50 made me just smile. Queen is my favorite band besides the Beatles. Long live Queen and their music :')
This chap is a very clever guy. He also gives you an idea of what a musical genius Freddie was.
Recently I've been listening to We are the champions and I've noticed, for the first time, that modulation to the verse. I've immediately went to my piano to work out how it all works and was BLOWN AWAY by the sheer complexity of this song. It's just so amazing that music so complex was so easily digestable that it's still being played on most mainstream radios to this day! And besides that, it's really cool to see, that most of my assumptions about the harmonic structure were more or less correct, thanks to this video! 😁
These chord progression analysis videos are absolutely perfect keep it up jake
Don't forget to read the description! There's a few things I mention there that might clear up some confusion :)
Woah! I was singing this song just yesterday! What made you decide to do this song right now?
Thanks to you I will be able to play it on guitar!
I never miss any of the fine print! Your videos have helped me immensely! Thank you.
@@StratMatt777 I decided to to this song after the video I was GOING to make for you all ended up getting scrapped! I realized halfway through the project that other people had literally done the exact same video... And as far as getting it just right on guitar, it's tough to fit all of this together on that instrument but if you have a good vocalist around, the shapes I show should provide an adequate harmonic foundation for them.
@@SignalsMusicStudio Now I'm curious what you scrapped! ha! :)
I am the vocalist and the guitarist... so there is a good vocalist around! :)
Although if I sing that high note in Bohemian Rhapsody ("For meeeeeeeeeeeeeee") my voice gets a little gravelly for two days. So I don't do that anymore!
Your videos are top-notch, man... like "Rick Beato" good. I like your graphics for showing the chord progressions and how you deliver and explain such a complex topic with ease.
Keep up the great work!
I love how you're not just on one instrument all the time. The different colors you get from your guitar / synth choices in various videos to me is the second most educational element of your teaching style (after your incredibly clear descriptions of chords, modes, and other aspects of theory). And I love these occasional times when you end up on an acoustic guitar. This video has a very "November" feel to it: nice and cozy.
thank you for sharing your wisdom dude!!!!
thanks for watching!!!!
The genius of Queen right here. Absolutely brilliant progression 👍
Mind blown. Both by Queen and you.
Subscribing to this channel was one of the best things I could have done for my understanding of music theory.
My favorite Queen song! This really does give me a greater appreciation for it indeed. Always a pleasure to tune in
I wonder if they analyzed it so much when they were writing it. Awesome song and awesome job explaining this. the visuals really help!
Great video as always, Jake! I grew up listening to Queen, they were my favorite band, so I never really paid any attention to how peculiar this song was from a music theory standpoint, it kinda just existed for me, so, after 15-20 years of that, to have it dissected like this and understanding all the subtleties of the harmony... it’s just amazing. Thank you for the video!!
This is my favorite segment you do. Gives me a new found respect for a band/song I already love and insight into a range of music theory topics applied in context. Love it.
WOOOOOOOOOOW duuuuuuuude this was the best chord progression analysis you've ever done and I've watched all of them. I love Queen's modulations and key changes they did it much differently than everyone else. Please do more queen analysis.
And also if you are interested would you PLEASE do an analysis of Dirty by Korn? I loooooove the chords in that and I've never heard anything like it. PLEASE PLEEEEASE PLEASE, I'm sure there are a lot of interesting things happening there.
Thanks for sharing the knowledge
Rock On \m/
This video really needs more appreciation. This is a surprisingly good analysis of the song
Absolutely FANTASTIC analysis, Jake! You really nailed it. And your interpretation @7:19 of the "sad" chords reflecting the lyrics and sentiment - WOW, so astute! I think that can all be summed up as bittersweet, which, has always been the way this song makes me feel.
From all the comments you get, mine may very well just blend out, but I wanted to tell you that from all the "musicians" on RUclips, you really challenge my "understanding" of chords, modes, tonal centers, and so on... I'd give you 10 thumbs up on this one if I could.
Keep up the good work!!! BTW, I actually just received my "Modes of Major" poster :-)
Wow what are brilliantly written song great analysis of it mate. Love you work.🤘🎸 Queen were on another level.
Freddy was a musical genius. Thanks for the analysis.
the Way you described the chorus chord progression from the emotions and experiences Was great
Thank you for this analysis! The fact that We Are The Champions got so much airplay we all got so used to it and think that it's just a wee fun ditty when in fact... it's way more than just /that/. I think I have to rewatch your video several times more to completely digest all the points (it's just that mindblowing! 😵😵😵)
Very good diction, man. Huge thanx from foreign subscribers for that! It is much easier to perceive wonderful material without suffering to understand what the author said.
Years ago, before RUclips, my guitar teacher had me try to analyze this song. Broke my brain! Decades later, mystery solved! Thank you thank you.
As a musician and music educator, I can't describe how much i value your channel and your effort, thank you!
This might be the best piece of music theory discussion I’ve seen on RUclips, and I watched hundreds of them. You go through each section clearly and unfussily, with enough detail to make it interesting, but you don’t get bogged down. And who knew there was so much going on this song...well done.
Queen just have the maddest chord progressions. I consider myself having a decent grasp of theory but most of their (early) songs just leave me scratching my head.
This music is my mind for the last two weeks, since I tried to play it on the piano without any sheet. And that is the time we realize how music theory really helps the ear! Amazing explanation. I'm glad your explanation is validating a lot of things I interpreted when I played.
Awesome video Jake, as usual! This has to be one of the best music channels on RUclips; I've grown a lot as a musician thanks to your content!
WOW, having loved this song from my youngest years, I never knew just how complex and yet how simultaneously simple this song is. You have opened up some new ideas for me. Thank you.
Well explained. The more you study music and the elder you get, the more you will appreciate such songs.
Jake, you are one of my greatest musical inspirations, I gotta tell you man. I say that honestly!
Your channel is super helpful!! Cheers bro 🎉
Your analogy descriptions are wonderful and help me totally understand music. I'm having major epiphanies listening to your music explanations. I'm hooked on your music teaching. I wish I had you as a teacher in my youth. But, better late than never! Thank you very much.
Nothing but consistent, high quality work comes out of this channel. I only subscribe to 3 channels and this tops the list. Just got the modal poster, keep up the great work!
Jake, I find your videos so much helpful and joy on so many levels. Signals Music Studio is simply my channel no. 1. Thank you very much!
Another fantastic video. What fun this rabbit hole is!!!! And what a great guide you are!
I really enjoy your videos, and I don't even play an instrument! It's just interesting to look into the inner workings of a song, and you explain it very well, with a good mix of theory and "feel". Thanks for your content.
Do you have videos explaining how these crazy chord progressions and modulations make sense in general? How we can learn to use diminished, augmented, b9, #5, and #11 chords in our own songwriting? Great video as always!
@@robertcalley6496 the thing is, if I follow my ear it will always tend to boring old diatonic chords, because that's what it's used to, and because other non-diatonic chords sound dissonant to me. But when I hear songs that use these more complex harmonies I do not get that feeling at all, but rather experience all the wonderful colors that the chord has to offer (like in this case). Basically, I want to know why that is and how I can use it for my own songwriting.
P.S. And I am not of the belief that music theory undermines or boxes in creativity. I think it lays out your options more clearly, and also makes you appreciate music in a much more profound way.
there’s a brilliant amount of knowledge in here, you’re a brilliant teacher and it feels illegal to have access to all of this for free. going to recommend people your videos when they ask me how to get into music
With you, Adam Neely, and Rick Beato I feel like I'm getting master classes in music theory at my finger tips. Thanks.
This is an amazing video! So much depth and comprehensible at the same time!
🤯 woah! I had no clue there was that much going on. Thanks for the breakdown! Imma have to watch that a few more times...
Appreciate all your hard work in producing this analysis.. while it was generally more info than I could process, it was great to watch. It's a testament to your skill as a teacher... to keep me watching despite the content being a little above my comfort/ability level. Thanks for producing such great content.
Thanks for this - you make complex concepts sound easy.
Wow, I'm a theory guy to a fault, but I'm lost. Genuinely appreciate the ambition and his excitement approaching the song though.
This was a freaking BRILLIANT analysis!
I love your channel. You really explain clearly and can see your passion.You really stand out from the rest of the guitar channels. Thank you for what you do.
As always, absolutely incredible breakdown/description of what's happening, both musically and emotionally in the song. Always a pleasure to watch.
I think you're absolutely right about not including every note you hear into a chord.
Also, the segment at the end where you talk about what you learned from analyzing the song was really nice. Thank you for this, it makes the video much more personal!
Its fun and helpful to do as exercise, but it's not always practical :P
Nice analysis Sir. I like how you explain the movement between chords, and the way they relate to the melody. Melody is key, but the way we design the harmony to describe it gives it the kick.
Wow. That progression is insanely brilliant! I had no idea this song was this complicated. I have an even greater appreciation for just how damn good this song and this band are.
Well done Sir Jake. It struck me recently that the melody and rhythm for “no time for losers cause we are the champions” is very much like the childhood melodic taunt “nah nah nah nah nah” - which makes sense and adds underlying meaning to the lyric.
Great video, would love to see more from the series Perfect chords.
Just ran across this video and channel and even though it's going a little fast for me, I appreciate what you are doing. I'm not well rehearsed on music theory, but I'm understanding small nuggets from this. You got a subscriber here
I learned so incredibly much!! thank you!!
Thanks Jake (& Patreons) for another Grreat Lesson, I have an even greater appreciation for Queens music after that (full on) analysis.
Keep 'em coming 👍
fantastic explanation!! never thought on the feelings involved on that chorus chords like that, but when you told me I thought... man, it is true, I didn't know but really it was what I thought without knowing....
Love your videos. Thanks so much for all you do. You make the world a better place.
Theory meets emotion. Love this analysis. Diminished chord with vocal notes on top and diminished chord which is nearly dominant 7th... There is a whole world of learning out there.
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Man, really, you`re amazing. I really don`t understand 70% of what you`re saying. But it`s so incredible to hear you talking and learning with you. You can count with every like of mine.
Great content as always Jake. Really appreciate your style. Interesting and informative.
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This is spectacular! I'm using this song for my Theory 3 class this fall. Found your video while researching different interpretations of some of the more challenging harmony. Excellent work!
Thanks for making theory and composition so accessible. I'm an ameteur electronic producer and am constantly coming back to your videos for help and inspiration.
I already had a massive appreciation for this song, but now I see it in a whole new light. Amazing stuff.
Every single one of your videos are truly amazing mate, you’re such a natural teacher! Thank you so much! 🍻🍻
This is gold! I am really learning from you. It's my favorite music theory learning channel on YT
I very much like this series of chord progressions man!! It's insightful and has helped me loads. Keep up the great work
What a Amazing Arrangement, ha e to watch it a few times to organize it in my brain ! Great job Jake .. thanks!
So awesome! Would love more content like this.
I really loved this one. Very insightful.
The second chord actually sounds like a compromise between v and VII... and it sounds great!
Your guitar sound is great in this recording by the way. Has a classical sound, while you're playing steel.
Great job on analyzing this thing, most everything you said makes good sense, re; harmony and "mood" 👍
best energy in the morning to watch your videos!!
14:06 actually i think that the Ab6 - Bb7 - C7 movement is just the "mario bros cadence" to lead to that C dominant and create that nice tension
I like this interpretation! Basically bVI/V - bVII/V - V7
That's what I think of it, a secondary Mario cadence of sorts.
You really are an amazing teacher.
Fabulous band, great explanation, thank you sir!
Man, your videos are fantastic. Really. So, so good.
Dude, this was one of your best videos. Thanks for the verbal efficiency. So much to unpack. Great job. Here, take this: a like, a comment, and a new sub.