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"Easy on the ear, perhaps. But the label of “easy listening” often attached to
the songs of Burt Bacharach belies the mastery of his talent in crafting
perfect moments in music.
Yes, Bacharach’s back catalog is filled with memorable, catchy melodies –
whether they were written with longtime partner and lyricist Hal David, former
wife Carole Bayer Sager or in collaboration with more contemporary artists such
as Elvis Costello, Adele and Dr. Dre.
But there is a harmonic and rhythmic complexity to his music that elevates it
above the sweet, often saccharine arrangements that can typify easy listening.
It is full of influences from jazz chord structures and progressions, as well
as rhythms.
It is why Bacharach, who died on Feb. 8, 2023, at the age of 94, appealed to
generations of listeners, as well as the diverse pool of singers who chose to
work with him."
RIP,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
