Deconstructing Dil Se

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In this course, you will learn the traditional basics of music composition such as Period and the Sentence, sequencing, fragmentation etc. We will then apply these concepts to the A.R Rahman’s iconic songs from Dil Se. You will learn about the application of music theory, essential concepts of rhythm and music production concepts like pedal point, timbre, texture and elements of mixing.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Melodic development through analysis of popular Indian songs and works of Mozart
  • Harmonic analysis
  • Rhythm as a key component of music theory
  • Music theory and songwriting
  • Deep understanding of song structures
  • Use of time-tested structures like the Period and the Sentence through examples of popular Indian songs
  • Lessons from deconstruction of songs from Dil Se

Course Content

Deconstructing Dil Se
In this course, you will learn the traditional basics of music composition such as Period and the Sentence, sequencing, fragmentation etc. We will then apply these concepts to the A.R Rahman's iconic songs from Dil Se. You will learn about the application of music theory, essential concepts of rhythm and music production concepts like pedal point, timbre, texture and elements of mixing.

  • The Period – Introduction
    12:22
  • The Period – Song Examples
    12:22
  • The Sentence – Introduction
    01:08
  • The Sentence – Song Examples and comparison with the period
    25:20
  • Melodic Development – Sequencing
    21:48
  • Melodic Development – Other methods Part 1
    36:10
  • Melodic Development – Other methods Part 2
    17:40
  • Melodic Development – Analysing Mozart
    05:29
  • Analysing Dil Se – Part 1
    29:15
  • Chit-chat and wrapping up
    07:29
  • Analysing Dil Se – Common themes through the album
    03:35
  • Jiya Jale
    37:05
  • Satrangi Re
    52:24
  • Ae Ajnabi
    27:01
  • Dil Se Re
    47:50
  • Chaiyya Chaiyya
    23:57
  • Deconstructing Dil Se – Session Notes

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