3/21/2024 DNA of a Song
3/21/2024 DNA of a Song
March 21, 2024
7:00pm - 8:00pmVirtual
Zoom
Cost: Free
On 3/21 Guardian Revival will host DNA of a Song online at 7pm EST. For more information contact Matthew Sorena, [email protected] or click the link below.
DNA of a Song
Come learn more about the song September by Earth, Wind & Fire. While the song may sound familiar, what are the music elements that make it work? And why is it so popular?
WHEN: Thursday, March 21 @ 7 - 8 PM ET
WHERE: Zoom
RSVP
Released in 1978, September reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart and remains a popular hit for the band. In 2018, it was added to the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry.
White and Willis wrote the song over the course of a month, conjuring images of clear skies and dancing under the stars. Willis says she likes songs that tell stories, and that at a certain point, she feared the lyrics to "September" were starting to sound simplistic. One nonsense phrase bugged her in particular.
"The, kind of, go-to phrase that Maurice used in every song he wrote was 'ba-dee-ya,' " she says. "So right from the beginning he was singing, 'Ba-dee-ya, say, do you remember / Ba-dee-ya, dancing in September.' And I said, 'We are going to change 'ba-dee-ya' to real words, right?' "
Wrong. Willis says that at the final vocal session she got desperate and begged White to rewrite the part.
"And finally, when it was so obvious that he was not going to do it, I just said, 'What the f*** does 'ba-dee-ya' mean?' And he essentially said, 'Who the f*** cares?'" she says. "I learned my greatest lesson ever in songwriting from him, which was never let the lyric get in the way of the groove." (NPR)
Encore’s new virtual series, Beyond the Soundboard, offers events that dig deeper into music — from theory & history to practical lessons & tips — to help you connect more with the healing power of music.
This DNA of a Song session will cover the inner workings of September and answer questions, such as What about this song makes it popular? How do musicians choose elements of a song? How do we identify the elements of a song?
Whether you are a musician or just interested in learning more about music, this event will provide insight into the world of music as a human phenomenon.
WHEN: Thursday, March 21 @ 7 - 8 PM ET
WHERE: Zoom
RSVP
About Your Instructor
Matthew Sorena received his Bachelors degree in Music and Masters degree in Music Therapy. He practiced music therapy for over 7 years and has been playing a variety of instruments for over 15 years.
Matthew enjoys teaching people of all interest and ability levels about the phenomenon of music. He presents material in a relatable and easy to follow manner, and he welcomes both experts and novices to join in!
DNA of a Song
Come learn more about the song September by Earth, Wind & Fire. While the song may sound familiar, what are the music elements that make it work? And why is it so popular?
WHEN: Thursday, March 21 @ 7 - 8 PM ET
WHERE: Zoom
RSVP
Released in 1978, September reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart and remains a popular hit for the band. In 2018, it was added to the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry.
White and Willis wrote the song over the course of a month, conjuring images of clear skies and dancing under the stars. Willis says she likes songs that tell stories, and that at a certain point, she feared the lyrics to "September" were starting to sound simplistic. One nonsense phrase bugged her in particular.
"The, kind of, go-to phrase that Maurice used in every song he wrote was 'ba-dee-ya,' " she says. "So right from the beginning he was singing, 'Ba-dee-ya, say, do you remember / Ba-dee-ya, dancing in September.' And I said, 'We are going to change 'ba-dee-ya' to real words, right?' "
Wrong. Willis says that at the final vocal session she got desperate and begged White to rewrite the part.
"And finally, when it was so obvious that he was not going to do it, I just said, 'What the f*** does 'ba-dee-ya' mean?' And he essentially said, 'Who the f*** cares?'" she says. "I learned my greatest lesson ever in songwriting from him, which was never let the lyric get in the way of the groove." (NPR)
Encore’s new virtual series, Beyond the Soundboard, offers events that dig deeper into music — from theory & history to practical lessons & tips — to help you connect more with the healing power of music.
This DNA of a Song session will cover the inner workings of September and answer questions, such as What about this song makes it popular? How do musicians choose elements of a song? How do we identify the elements of a song?
Whether you are a musician or just interested in learning more about music, this event will provide insight into the world of music as a human phenomenon.
WHEN: Thursday, March 21 @ 7 - 8 PM ET
WHERE: Zoom
RSVP
About Your Instructor
Matthew Sorena received his Bachelors degree in Music and Masters degree in Music Therapy. He practiced music therapy for over 7 years and has been playing a variety of instruments for over 15 years.
Matthew enjoys teaching people of all interest and ability levels about the phenomenon of music. He presents material in a relatable and easy to follow manner, and he welcomes both experts and novices to join in!
Website: https://www.guardianrevival.org/calendar/2024-03-dna-song
3/21/2024 DNA of a Song
March 21, 2024
7:00pm - 8:00pmMatthew Sorena
