Hello, My Favorite Song of the Day is Loquat’s Shaky Like The Flu. It’s main progression is G, EbMAJ7, Bb, D7. I have been trying to understand this from the perspective of the Circle of Fourths and Fifths. After the initial G, I’d expect a C or a D, but they go to a EbMAJ7, which I think sounds lovely especially because of how the bassist emphasizes it; however, I don’t understand theoretically why these chords work. Are all of these chords in a particular key? Perhaps someone strong in music theory can offer insight. Thanks.

  • klausboop@lemmy.studio
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    1 year ago

    I’m new to this instance and I beg your pardon for the hijack but I have to say, if this is the kind of posts I can expect on the local feed, I’m going to love it here. What a lovely song, fantastic question, and thorough analysis.

    You all rock!