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4 for IV, Part IV: Van Morrison’s “Into the Mystic” and the IV Chord That Isn’t There

by johndorhauer on August 1, 2015June 28, 2021

On its surface, Van Morrison’s “Into the Mystic” seems like an odd choice to include in an analytic series devoted to the IV chord, not to mention to devote an entire entry towards. The song does have a couple IV chords (two, though the section in which they appear returns later in the song), but […]

4 for IV, Part III: IV Chords in Sleepy Kitty’s Projection Room

by johndorhauer on July 30, 2015June 28, 2021

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the music of Sleepy Kitty, no need to feel ashamed. They have gone on national tours, but they are mostly a cult favorite in the Midwest. This is particularly true in their adopted hometown of St. Louis, where they have received glowing accolades from the beloved institution […]

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