These Chords Make ANYTHING Spooky
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You know the deal, Mr. Charles. I’ve done it many times, and oh boy and I not stopping anytime soon. Please look at the soundtrack for Sky: Children of the Light. Signing off till the next one.
Keep going broo
Can you react to Hades ost? Must songs have very interesting time signatures
And its metal (kind of).
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Can you analyse the Chainsae Man intro?
I love the idea of an 11 year old going to Disney and being excited about the dissonant relationships in the melodies of the music in various attractions
me at 11, autistic:
LITERALLY ME! Even at age 5 I was giggling while riding Haunted Mansion and listening to the musical genius of its theme!
Charles: "Let's choose some spooky songs..."
Charles: *chooses Danny Elfman*
Well, I mean, if you're gonna talk spooky you might as well start with the best.
Danny is the king of spooky vibes. Even oingo boingo was great, he took every rock genre and blended it beautifully
@@scalderiso well, it's Ska
@@lEGOBOT2565 yea lots of Ska influence, but also new wave and rock
Danny is also the king of chromatic harmony, these tone changes are wild (also the ones in other famous themes like Spiderman), he just goes all over the place.
@@scalderiso Amen. He nailed it with Oingo Boingo.
I want to see him use only major chords to make something sound spooky
It’s not that hard to do if you use extensions. Another way would just be to modulate around to various keys via major 7 chords.
Check out the band Burly Gates, they do this a lot on their EP (specifically the song 6/7)
My favorite song that sounds spooky and is only major chords is Radiohead's pyramid song... Maybe not spooky but its sad and melancholy for sure.
F# maj to C maj. classic batman
I major to IIb major can sound pretty spooky if orchestrated right
Honestly some of the most brilliant song writing. Just so many harmonic ideas that marry so well with each other.
Danny Elfman, man
@@wvmcc82 I know, I desire to get a masters in film scoring eventually and its things like these that both make me incredibly excited and super intimidated. The montage style of the opening perfectly pairs with the constantly changing keys of the song.
@@apothecurio No kidding. It's quite apparent that there's a reason Elfman, Williams, etc get paid the big bucks. They know what they're doing!
I really have very little musical knowledge or ability. I watch because it's a joy to see how much passion Charles has in figuring out what's happening in a song and hear some stunning piano licks.
If you soak in what he says it'll make you a better musician slowly
@@coldtea7 definitely becoming more familiar with the language. Though not sure if my kazoo playing has improved
I also like that when the music does something unexpected he says, "Whoa!"
Stuff like this is why I watch Tim Burton films. Not just the strange worlds, but the music Danny Elfman puts with those worlds that really makes each and every film a memorable experience.
Around 7:10 I heard "classically spooky" sound related back to the "Funeral March", but I also like how you brightened it up, added some hope, and made it the Avengers theme.
that was Avengers theme
I heard the same...
I was about to say the same thing
Indeed! That uses Gm and Ebm, even Dbm. The whole “minor unwinding” feel, i - bvi and EVEN i - bv
I thought I was the only one who had that full progression! I think he looks at the camera and smirks like “shhh, let’s just let this happen..,” 😂 7:05
This is the Danny Elfman style. I’ve been a fan of his since Spider-Man. I love the way he harmonizes.
The way this man processes music is fantastic. Like every time he’s like “WOAH” it just brings me so much joy
I remember reading somewhere that Danny Elfman just wrote what he thought sounded cool to him, not necessarily what would be considered “conventional” I suppose music composition wise, which makes me honestly love him more because that means this man has an amazing ear
I thought going by the thumbnail that the video would be about Tim Minchin's "F Sharp", which is both hilarious, actually scary, and musically absolutely astonishing if not nerve-wracking. That'd be an amazing one to pick apart - or anything by Tim for that matter. Dude is a magnificent musician.
I love "F sharp"! After you have heard it only once it sounds "correct" as is, but still so weird and funny.
Yes!! I'd love this!! Tim is a genius songwriter! And hilarious
"I Know I'm Losing You" done by The Faces has a great deal of clashing between the F sharp note and F natural among the instruments, and the driving rhythm and Rod's voice make it explosive and unsettling.
Composer: We’re gonna play “This is Halloween”
Band: ok what key is it in?
Composer: Yes.
Timbers gonna be shivered
First, when Grim Grinning Ghosts switches to 3/4 you’re in the Ballroom scene. Second I’d love to see you talk about other Disneyland music specifically Michael Giacchino’s Space Mountain score, it’s amazing
I've got to say, the beginning sounds alot like Dr Strange's main theme song, if used on an organ.
At 7:03 the running gag of you finding the Avengers theme in EVERY breakdown is always freakin hilarious
I didn’t even notice 😂
In my choir class, we sang a (shortened) version of This is Halloween and (I kid you not) the composition put the entire thing in C major because the key changes were too much to even bother inserting.
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playing a piece in concert band rn that does the same thing. nearly every note is an accidental lol. it's called dreidel dance it's a lotta fun on tuba at least
That passage from minor to major that he talks about at 7:05 has massive The Batman vibes
07:05 I just hear the Chopin funeral march or whatever it’s called. I imagine that had a huge influence and might be the reason this chord relationship appears often in darker compositions.
Lol This Is Halloween always gets me hyped now thanks to beta club. We played a medley with that song, What's This, Oogie Boogie Man, Sandy Claws, and Sally's Song, which was my first time performing rock and performing on an organ sound. Thanks for the nostalgia trip, Charles!
Minors are indeed very spooky
She's 10,but she's 10.
Not if you're just looking for a cupcake
she's a 10. . . but she's 10 😔
I hate minors outside My door every spooky day
Not to dream
Also, the awesome chord shifts that you have in this score really comes from Danny elfman's training, and his lack thereof. He trained in music by traveling all around through Africa and Europe, but he has no formal training in that sort of music theory of Western academic music. Music. It serves to his benefit many times, especially since he's always had such a lock on for the macabre.
Check out some of the music of Oingo Boingo, like Nasty Habits.
"he has no formal training in that sort of music theory of Western academic music " thats why he can write awesome chord shifts. elaborate .. .
Thanks for the suggestion!!
Gollum’s Song (Emiliana Torrini). The chorus uses that “minor-chords a major third apart” device. Doug Adams book on that trilogy’s film scores is a great read!
I know there’s a lot of great Halloween music, but a look at Vince Guaraldi’s music from the Peanuts Halloween special would be fantastic
7:08 The Avengers...nice
Some of the chords he played sounded very star wars villains and others were very batman. I love this channel.
Yah know it's reeeaaal good when someone says "WHOA" more than twice. Hahaha. Danny Elfman is the GOAT of amazing orchestrations and cool key changes in cool and kooky film music! Always loved his pieces and songs! 🔥🔥🔥
Charles, I’ve been following you for a long time. Just letting you know that you’re amazing. Keep doing what you’re going cause you’re making an impact in the musical community. We always learn a lot with you.
Those three chords at 7:06 give me the chills.
I learned Victor's Piano Solo from Corpse Bride by ear, and improvised an ending with arpeggios... Danny Elfman has such a different style! Great video as always!
12:25 - my wife and I spent LOTS of time at Disneyland when annual passports were more sanely priced. That scene is the child blowing out the candles when the ghosts appear and disappear during the party. Side note is the BTS videos on how they accomplished that so many years ago is pretty amazing!
I love how I went from understanding nothing but just loving the sheer passion in his voice, to starting to understand some of what he’s talking about and pick up on it in other music once I started taking theory and comp classes.. Like woah, now I want to be this passionate!
Ever listened to Patapon 1/2/3 music? That game series and it's music is a diamond in the rough (remasters are less so 'cause of some bugs, but still good). I think you might enjoy it.
The music is also dynamic, with extra vocals and sounds playing in-game based on what the player does, and what song is playing.
Each bit of music has a few stages. There's stage 0, 1, 2, then Fever Mode, and each point will change the music depending on how well the player keeps their beat.
I recommend seeing the early gameplay of Patapon 2 for a bit of context, then listening to the Instrumental tracks especially Gyorogyoro, Acchichichi/ Hot Hot Hot (desert theme), Pokkurimakka (which a really good instrumental can be heard for Patapon 3, on a level (Evilmass of Adamance) which on Floor 1 and 2 fits really well with the traps), and last: Hey Whazzat (final boss of Patapon 2, who also acts with double speed, challenging the player's rhythmic mindset along with music that is so chaotic yet somehow melodic.)
And if you're fine with spoilers, watch the boss fights of Patapon 2, and Patapon 3's Evilmass of Adamance level (Floor 1 and 2 only). You'll hear the dynamic aspects kick in, and it's great.
Just one last thing to note: Videos with instrumentals and gameplay vary in quality. A range of "Instrumental" videos include the dynamic audio too, but that's not a good representation without gameplay with the dynamic audio.
And gameplay can potentially be brute-forced, especially stunlocking Patapon 2's final boss or just nuking things so fast you don't get to listen to the music enough.
The two chords in the thumbnail, transposed, are the main pulse of the Imperial March from Star Wars
Every second thing he played stood out as Star Wars-ey to me. Around the 11:20 mark it's pure Imperial March.
Really surprising that he didn't notice that, right?
@@alpardal I'm sure he's fully aware just chose not to mention it - probably waiting to see how many people commented on it :D
I felt he was playing the Funeral March to me. Though it does have its inspiration for the Imperial March.
its really cool that you can hear bits of sally's song inside this is Halloween showing the strong connection between her and the pumpkin king jack,
Thanks I really needed to set the mood when my nemesis enters my lair while I play the organ in the shadows
Please react to the Blade Runner soundtracks!
Vangelis’ synth compositions are so beautiful and Hans Zimmer and Benjamin Wallfisch managed to recapture that signature sound perfectly.
So tragic that we lost Vangelis earlier this year.
God I love this channel. After watching literally every video you upload I find myself improvising for like 2 hours. So many ideas in such short videos. Keep it up!
7:07 You know better than this, Charles. The Avengers theme on piano should always be preceded by a trigger warning, ever since Infinity War
Analysis of Danny Elfman's key changes in Nightmare Before Christmas would be amazing! Charles got the i-iii, and there's some typical Disney key changes (just going up a half or whole step to keep the tune from getting stale), but linking those to ducting in the song (anticipation, payoff, misdirect) would be super interesting.
The little 'hehehehehe' grin when you connected the Avengers chord progression KILLED ME 🤣🤣💀
If I were to have this man’s level of musical understanding I would be simultaneously interested in all music and completely bored by it. Great video btw
7:03 I thought you were going for the avengers them 😆😭
You mean when he played the Avengers theme?
Playing the “classically spooky” sound on piano makes it sound like i’m walking through a dark gothic mansion alone waiting for something to jump out at me. I think our mind makes up the context even without having been exposed to movies with that music in that context. That’s kind of just how music works in the brain. Just like certain chord progressions are inherently melancholy.
I feel like im hearing the Imperial March in those disney song chords. Thanks for a wonderful video, Chaz. I finally got my musical keyboard set up under my desk so i can get the feeners movin' while I watch ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS! Keep doing what you do. I love it.
Yes! I heard it too & went right to the comments to make sure I wasn't the only one hearing things :)
I just think that it's fantastic that there's people that still haven't heard this song or just like any of the stuff he reacts to and it's fantastic to watch him discover it!
The amount of ideas composers can get from almost any of your video's is absolutely crazy, but this one has topped it for me. Thank you for this!
I feel like, even if you didn't know the name or where it had been used, Danse Macarbe by Camille Saint-Saëns would still feel spooky to listen to.
As always, Charles delivers very informative content. The first time I listened to Elfman's "This is Halloween" instruments only with the intent of making a chord map, I just about had a heart attack. That song is all over the place. It's like trying to predict where a fly is going to land next! Excellent video, timely, and massively fun!
Chromatic thirds always work, unless you're in a band called Chicago.
I'd love to see you analyse some Edward MacDowell. He did some great spooky pieces, sometimes for for hands, so you have the whole range of the piano.
06:45 I hear two thing here: one is the half-step transition of one of the notes, the other one is some kind of diminished flavour, kinda like the B chord in C major scale. So pretty much the two most dissonant combinations that introduce the most of uncomfortable tension.
Out of all the spooky songs, you picked my favorite movie, and I'm still amazed how you recognize the specific chords, keep it up, I love this.👍👋
I had that same Disney CD when I was a kid, so many classics
hey! I've had Killing Me Softly With His Song running through my head for like a week, and I don't have the music theory know how to decifer what's going on and why it's SO GOOD. Especially the chorus. That's the part that gets me. I would love to see a video on that someday!
6:36
Sinester, You're Welcome
I heard when the composer for 'Grim Grinning Ghosts' was working on it, he was constantly asked to make it sound more chaotic and cacophonic. He really struggled to do so, as he was a well trained musician and wanted to stay on key. I'm really happy with the result though. It's a classic.
I love this channel ❤. I kept wanting to sing the Imperial March from Star Wars when he describes the triad chords 😂. I’m trying to remember if it was this channel that had a video about the “Devil’s chord” that originated in various classical Dies Irae pieces, and now makes almost every movie more dramatic/spooky
I believe it was Adam Neely
I am slowly learning musical terms and phrases for things for notes, and things that I missed out on in my piano lessons after I moved, and I could I never found another piano teacher never got back into it I suppose. So thank you for the knowledge.
I was literally playing around with this song in the whole month of october and now he makes a video about it! Amazing :D
As a massive WDW fan (especially the music in the parks), this is easily my favorite video of yours.
3:08 fundamentally, this rift is very reminiscent of Holst's Neptune Suite. Obviously written before spooky music was associated with spooky films. I wonder if that type of music sounded spooky to those in the audience in the early 1900s.
At 7:07 was that the Avengers theme I heard??? 😉
7:05 I understood that reference! :D
Obviously there were no moving pictures when Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, and composers alike would write melodies that seemed spooky or mournfully haunting. So I do believe music gave us that feeling before film gave it context. Even before their time people wrote melodies from what they felt. Music is a feeling first, so it takes a feeling of dread or pain to then write a melody that would convey that same feeling to another person. Blues is a perfect example of that.
I'm learning a lot about music theory through this channel, which is helping me out a lot as a newbie composer. Request - what makes things sound like winter? Not so much Christmas, but like January and February in Siberia or Greenland where you want to evoke a blistering chill and not so much festivities. I'm guessing minor chords, high pitched notes, echo-y reverb.
Im self thought piano player and I hear music exactly like this man, finally I found somebody "insane" like me
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” has a cute story, but while it is original, I wouldn’t call it groundbreaking. The animation, however, is executed brilliantly. And the music is smart, and it’s full of gems like the bombastic key changes you point out here that make it a delight to listen to.
I love your videos! Just seeing you fun with this.
Love the spooky special !! If you’re looking for any anime OST’s to take a look at, I really think the 3rd Bleach OST is a wonderfully composed soundtrack. There’s tons of crazy piano solos and the way Shiro Sagisu uses strings and brass in combos is actually awesome. Keep up the awesome work !!
Love seeing you analyze The Nightmare Before Christmas. I've watched the movie so many times and I love seeing it spelled out and seeing your reactions to everything that jumps out at you.
For a great example of spooky in a (mostly) major key, check out Lizst's Mephisto Waltz #1. Superb use of chromatics to produce a feeling of unease, madness, and malevolence. Cameron Carpenter's transcription for organ is a favorite.
I think it’s because this type of music is both whimsical and poignant, which fits being spooky. It’s a festival for honouring the dead, so there’s both whimsy or a sense of celebration, but poignancy in reminiscing and honouring those who have passed.
I was going to say, channel your inner Eric Whitacre...
I’m working on a piano concerto and I’m making it spooky, so this helped! Thanks!
7:05
Lol, you laughing to yourself when you found the Avengers in there...
I didn't even notice how harmonically complex "This is Halloween" is until you tried dissecting it. Holy crap!
Everybody wondering why he’s surprised of “This Is Halloween”
7:03 😂 these changes just happen to come directly from the lord of the rings score 😍 when Gandalf comes back to helms deep … followed by the two cords of the fellowship motive 😋
That's basically the funeral march by Chopin
At 7:04 there are some real Avengers vibes.
Wow. That short footage of Disney's Haunted Mansion ghost ride came in as a real kicker. Haven't seen that since 1979 and the footage brought me right back.
I am *this* close to buying your intro to piano course. Content is so good
Chopin’s Funeral March, the original spooky piece.
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Arpeggios have never been scarier
The Rachmaninoff Prelude in G starp minor has that delightfully eerie g sharp to e minor and back again quite a lot throughout.
The love theme from Flash Dance fades out with A minor to F sharp minor and back again.
6:36, going from a minor up a major 3rd gives off ominous vibes in my ears.
I love watching your videos. I get so many more ideas for improvisations
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I love that you brought up the haunted mansion music, I love that ride and track
😂 I always love how you always somehow find the avengers theme within other songs. Cracks me up every time.
It reminds me so much of the chord progression in Star Wars' imperial march
what a strong opening
I would love if you did a video on the music in My Neighbor Totoro like you did for Spirited Away. I love the music from that one as well. These videos are always so interesting!
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I really love this song from the movie so it's nice to see this!
6:15 The major third shift down to a major chord is the chord change associated with the traditional Funeral March.
Man, I love your videos. I always feel like I not only had fun, but that I learned something cool too. Any chance you'd take on a student who's a guitarist?
I was just thinking the other day how only Elfman could have been the one to do Nightmare Before Christmas. As someone who uses chords to play things, I struggle whenever I try to play "This Is Halloween" because he just goes all over the place. If I wanted to play it well, I'd have to grab sheet music from somewhere. It's a slight comfort that even Mr. Cornell had a hard time keeping up!
jason becker used this change during the first sweep solo on perpetual burn! really really cool way to make a haunting climax
That piano in the background is beautiful
I've said it before, and I strongly believe it. Grim, Grinning Ghosts is the best ride music ever. I love the way you can hear so many different versions and styles of the same song throughout the ride, and all of them were released on the ride soundtrack record so I can listen to them when I want.