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The Beatles, Beethoven, and “Because”
Beethoven and Yoko had a huge impact on this under-appreciated Beatles tune. We break it down.
The CS Team
CultureSonar highlights music, films, TV, books and events for people who've lived a little and have plenty more they want to experience.
Jimi Hendrix – The Game
The music of Jimi Hendrix took listeners to other dimensions. Now, a new game platform offers a different way to dive deeper.
The Monkees’ Enduring — and Maybe Surprising — Influence
Sure, they were hired as actors to play musicians, but the band soon evolved way beyond that. The Monkees were talented performers, and were also surrounded by world-class talent. It added up to genuinely excellent music that had a lasting, under-appreciated impact.
It Begins with an Ending … and Started Something Huge
America met The Beatles with "All My Loving" on The Ed Sullivan Show. Let's break down the complex magic of this tune.
Droning On … In a Good Way
Droning "pedal" tones may not sound musically exciting, but they play a huge role in all sorts of music: from 12th-century hymns, to Indian ragas, to The Beatles. Here are some examples.