Our Mind on Music

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JEFF BECK – WIRED (1976)

In the golden age of jazz-rock fusion, few albums captured raw electricity, technical brilliance, and soulful depth quite like Jeff Beck’s Wired. Released as the follow-up to his groundbreaking 197…

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Houses of the Holy Released March, 1973

Led Zeppelin released the album Houses of the Holy (March 28, 1973 in the United States – March 30 in the UK)).

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“Progress Satellite — seventy minutes, no mercy”: Alexander Obukhov

Sometimes I find the coolest things on YouTube! This is a GREAT example of that… “Progress Satellite — seventy minutes, no mercy” is a full-length ambient/electronic album by Alexander Obukhov (Obu…

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Sonata Form Explained: The Epic Blueprint Behind Classical Music’s Greatest Hits

If you’ve ever listened to a Mozart piano sonata, a Beethoven symphony, or a Haydn string quartet and felt like you were on a thrilling musical adventure—complete with conflict, drama, and a triump…

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The Bach-Mendelssohn-Mozart-Beethoven Connection: How One Revival Shaped Classical Music History

https://ourmindonmusic.wordpress.com/2026/03/19/the-bach-mendelssohn-mozart-beethoven-connection-how-one-revival-shaped-classical-music-history/

The Bach-Mendelssohn-Mozart-Beethoven Connection: How One Revival Shaped Classical Music History

The connections between Johann Sebastian Bach, Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven represent a lineage of influence, transformation, revival, and enduring…

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Riding the AI Wagon: A Music Teacher’s Take on Tina Guo’s Powerful Reminder

I’ve been a music teacher for over 20 years, guiding students through scales, phrasing, ensemble playing, and the pure joy of making music …with their own hands. When I saw cellist, Tina Guo’s, rec…

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The Unsung Architect of New Jack Swing: Getting to Know Dr. Freeze

Dr. Freeze (Elliot Straite) is a key new jack swing songwriter and producer famous for hits with Bell Biv DeVoe, Color Me Badd, and his collaborations with Michael Jackson.

https://ourmindonmusic.wordpress.com/2026/03/17/the-unsung-architect-of-new-jack-swing-getting-to-know-dr-freeze/

The Unsung Architect of New Jack Swing: Getting to Know Dr. Freeze

Dr. Freeze (Elliot Straite) is a key new jack swing songwriter and producer famous for hits with Bell Biv DeVoe, Color Me Badd, and his collaborations with Michael Jackson.

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The Magic of the Pentatonic Scale: How Music’s Big Picture Unlocks Cool Tricks

The pentatonic scale is everywhere, but it shines brightest when you see how cultures and forms give it meaning. Next time you hear a catchy tune, think: What’s the big picture here? You might unlo…

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Why Do Platforms Like YouTube Seem to Penalize Independent Creators Covering Music and Entertainment?

https://ourmindonmusic.wordpress.com/2026/03/01/why-do-platforms-like-youtube-seem-to-penalize-independent-creators-covering-music-and-entertainment/

Why Do Platforms Like YouTube Seem to Penalize Independent Creators Covering Music and Entertainment?

Exploring the incentives behind demonetization, Content ID claims, and the preference for big rights holders.

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One of These Songs Doesn’t Belong: Van 1

Welcome to the Series: One of These Songs Doesn’t Belong 🚐🎶🚐 Inspired by the classic Sesame Street segment “One of These Things (Just Doesn’t Belong Here),” this music trivia game challenges you to…

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