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Why Is This Beatle Song So D**n Beautiful?
The Beatles always had a certain "magic" to their songs. There's one song in particular that we break down to nail the "secret sauce."
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CultureSonar highlights music, films, TV, books and events for people who've lived a little and have plenty more they want to experience.
Let Vinnie Explain: Eddie Van Halen’s Guitar Sound
No one sounds like Eddie Van Halen. Pro musician Vinnie DeMasi explains a little of the magic to his technique.
U2’s The Edge: How Does He Get That Sound?
U2's music is largely defined by the instantly-recognizable guitar sound of The Edge. What are some of his tricks to achieve it?
“Picardy Third,” anyone?
From their earliest days, The Beatles had a gift for writing memorable melodies over surprisingly complex chord patterns. Our pal, "Beatleologist" Scott Freiman, digs into one of the great early examples: "And I Love Her."
Rediscovering Lost Images from “Altamont”
These newly-discovered photos from Altamont give a fresh look at a dark event in rock. Curator Jeff Hochberg gives the backstory.