Kate Bush & Stranger Things Just Made the Impossible Happen

Summary by Krater

Rick Beato breaks down the musical structure and emotional resonance of Kate Bush's 1985 song "Running Up That Hill", analyzing its chord progression, synth melodies, vocal delivery, and use of intervals that contribute to its timeless appeal.

From the video

Answers: How is Kate Bush's Running Up That Hill structured musically?

• Running Up That Hill chord progression
• Kate Bush vocal melodies and intervals
• 1980s synth pad textures
• Descending minor seventh interval in pop music
• Stranger Things soundtrack impact

What it concludes

• Kate Bush's song Running Up That Hill became a massive hit and rose to the top of the charts following its feature in Stranger Things.
• The descending minor seventh interval jump from B-flat to C is the main hook of the song.
• The song's chord progression and vocal melodies create a unique sense of longing and emotional resonance.
• Kate Bush was a visionary artist who produced her own music and wrote great songs well ahead of her time.