What is that WEIRD rhythm in Stromae's Santé? | Q+A

Summary by Krater

The video analyzes how Stromae's song Santé borrows micro-rhythms from Colombian cumbia and discusses the music theory behind major keys, chords, and the number of keys.

From the video

Answers: How do Stromae's song Santé and music theory concepts like keys, micro-rhythms, and chords work?

• Stromae Santé micro-rhythm analysis
• Colombian cumbia influence on electronic music
• Music theory of key signatures and number of keys
• Bach Well-Tempered Clavier fugue analysis
• Chord progressions and C9 vs Cadd9 chords

What it concludes

• There are in fact 30 keys in music theory, including keys with double sharps.
• Stromae's song Santé uses micro-rhythms and cumbia grooves shifted slightly to give it elasticity.
• The 9, 11, and 13 extensions in music theory provide a standardized way to communicate chord sounds between musicians.
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