Nolan LawsonMay 1, 2017

Found a cool discussion on /r/musictheory about why "California Dreamin'" sounds so haunting. https://www.reddit.com/r/musictheory/comments/2g8jfb/what_is_it_about_california_dreamin_by_the_mamas/#bottom-comments Learned two things:

- It was recorded in the same studio (same room, even) where Pet Sounds was recorded
- It's in C#m but also in the Aeolian mode which I think really lends to the "haunting" quality. You can especially hear it in the flute solo (see vid).

Show threadMaggie McFeeMay 1, 2017
@nolan One day, when they've defeated the evil Hyperdorias, the Aeolians will return to Earth and teach us all how to play All Along the Watchtower correctly.
Show threadNolan LawsonMay 1, 2017
@tankgrrl Every time I try to learn a song because it sounds dark/haunting/moody/etc there's always some god-awful Greek word to describe it
Show threadMaggie McFeeMay 1, 2017

@nolan The Greeks... always gotta be namin' stuff. ;)

And... I misspelled Hypodorian. *sigh*

Show threadNolan Lawson
@tankgrrl Well now they're definitely going to return to Earth and conquer us
May 1, 2017 at 3:42amWeb