McCartney on McCartney Parts II and III
Here are the second and third parts of McCartney on McCartney, first broadcast in 1989. These recordings are from the BBC, so I won’t be leaving them up here for long. Enjoy, but please think about supporting my work and this website by purchasing one of my books (click...
McCartney’s Static Melodies
An exploration of Paul McCartney's technique of using a static vocal melody in his songwriting....
McCartney’s Expressive Appoggiaturas
So what is an appoggiatura? It is an expressive device where a melodic note, which lies outside the harmony, is played on the beat. The creates a temporary clash or “dissonance” which is then resolved up or down. It can also be called an accented passing note. Mozart was...
The Rationale
The rationale behind Paul McCartney After The Beatles A Musical Appreciation is to offer a deeper musical insight into the work of the most successful composer in history, but to focus on his often-neglected career after The Beatles. Although it is true that McCartney cannot read or write music,...