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Harmonic function and modality in classic heavy metal1
This article explores harmonic function, modality and guitar distortion in so-called classic heavy metal. I suggest a dual framework for analysing heavy metal, including such mirror-symmetries as ‘major’/‘minor’, ‘sharp’/‘flat’, ‘bright’/‘dark’,
‘dominant’/‘subdominant’ and ‘authentic’/‘plagal’. My central aim is to demonstrate that heavy metal harmony tends towards plagal systems and darker modes, and yet has constant major elements added from the distorted power chords.
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Keywords: dualism; guitar distortion; harmonic function; heavy metal; modes; music analysis; music theory
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: September 1, 2019
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