Why “Kiss From a Rose” Sounds Like a Mystery | 90s R&B Chords and Theory скачать в хорошем качестве

Why “Kiss From a Rose” Sounds Like a Mystery | 90s R&B Chords and Theory

Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose” is one of the most mysterious and emotional hits of the 90s...but what makes it feel that way? In this music theory breakdown, we’ll analyze the full song from intro to coda, exploring how Seal constantly shifts between major and minor, avoids traditional resolutions, and uses subtle harmonic tricks to support lyrics about addiction, longing, and love. We'll discuss: How the song mixes G major and G minor, sometimes in the same bar The “backdoor dominant” R&B progression used throughout Why there’s no V chord…anywhere How each verse changes rhythm, melody, or harmony in sneaky ways How the final chord delivers emotional closure after 4 minutes of ambiguity This is a masterclass in songwriting where almost nothing is conventional and everything works. Let’s dig into one of the greatest 90s ballads ever written. For early release lessons and other content, or if you just want to support me making more videos on the music theory, history, and techniques behind classic pop songs, check out my Patreon at   / howpopmusicworks  . Find my more casual breakdowns at my other channel, How Pop Music Works Live:    / @howpopmusicworkslive   0:18 Intro Chords 2:20 Verse 1 4:52 Pre-Chorus 6:21 The Chorus 7:50 2nd Verse 9:07 2nd Chorus/Transition 9:46 The Sheet Music Is a Lie 10:53 The Bridge 12:38 Verse 3 13:56 Album vs Soundtrack 14:13 The Coda 15:25 What Did We Learn?