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I think you're missing the point. WBtC is a "bad" song in exactly the same way that Swift's songs are "bad". It's unashamedly pop, aimed at tastes that sophis
by ajross 2y ago
I think you're missing the point. WBtC is a "bad" song in exactly the same way that Swift's songs are "bad". It's unashamedly pop, aimed at tastes that sophisticated listeners try to escape, and critically: is so good that those sophisticated listeners find themselves listening to it anyway.
It's basically a bouncing, bopping reminder that we aren't as smart as we think we are.
- bongodongobob 2y agoYeah, if you're looking at it from a composition/music theory angle, it's not your typical 4 chord pop song. There are thirds in the bass all over place that provide interesting contrary motion to the chords, and the verse and chorus are technically in different keys. It's not genius writing but it's definitely not lazy.
- taylorius 2y agoIndeed - it's full of pedal tones, and slash chords. love it, love it.
- drivers99 2y agoI like that it mentions Marconi, who created the first real wireless communication system.
- shiroiushi 2y agoAnd unlike modern pop (not sure about Taylor Swift), it doesn't use Autotune or have extreme compression.