Music Diary, Vol. 77
For the rationale behind this mad effort, the initial post is here . The full series of Music Diary posts are here . The full playlist is above, and also here . Week of June 23-29, 2025 LYRICS: Chico Baurque, “Construção” SONG: The rock edge and New Wave vibe are what first the catch the ear in this Rihanna banger , but what holds my attention (and improves on the New Order track it cites) is the third chord, a major VI, which gives the melody a chromatic brightness and bounce, the musical equivalent of a wink. ALBUM: Spent the past week sampling various playlists of Iranian pop, mostly from the pre-revolutionary era. This collection may be the best gateway, from the percussive Bandari jams of Zia to the quasi-Latin jazz sound of Googoosh and many more. LYRICS: Kathleen Edwards, “Six O’Clock News” SONG: Just happened to notice one thing that makes this Earth, Wind & Fire classic work so well: They make us wait an extra 12 bars for t...
