Barracuda Breakdowns

Dan Barracuda

Dan Barracuda breaks down iconic tracks across rock, pop, metal, and beyond... exploring melody, harmony, rhythm, production, and the musical choices that make songs hit emotionally.

Whether you’re a musician looking to sharpen your ear or a music fan who loves understanding the “why” behind great songs, this podcast takes you inside the music like never before.

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20 episodes
Updated July 21

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July 21 · 15 min
34 - My Sweet Lord (George Harrison)
I really wanna know you! Support the show
July 9 · 15 min
33 - Hope Leaves (Opeth)
In the corner, beside my window... Support the show
July 2 · 9 min
32 - From The Beginning (Emerson, Lake & Palmer)
You were meant to be here! Support the show
June 25 · 15 min
31 - Smoke On The Water (Deep Purple)
Covering the iconic SOLO, and of course the riff & unusual chords. Support the show
June 18 · 16 min
30 - November Rain guitar solos (Guns N' Roses)
Slash's 3 beautiful solos! In the COLD November Rain... Support the show
June 10 · 17 min
29 - Weak And Powerless (A Perfect Circle)
Tilling my own grave to keep me level... Support the show
June 4 · 12 min
28 - Tangerine (Led Zeppelin)
Measuring a summer's day... Support the show
May 27 · 13 min
27 - Wouldn't It Be Nice (The Beach Boys)
Let's get inside Brian Wilson's head with this classic off 'Pet Sounds'. Imaginative, concise, adventurous. One of a kind! Work with me to develop your sound: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/ownyoursound Support the show
May 20 · 14 min
26 - Exit Music (For A Film) (Radiohead)
In everlasting peace! An epic track off OK Computer. Dive into all the little things I think make this song brilliant. Work with me: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/ownyoursound Support the show
May 14 · 14 min
25 - Walk (Pantera)
Known from the dawn of time! One of Dimebag Darrell's coolest guitar riffs and solos. Took me a WHILE to get this down. And even still...it's just so fast and articulate. He his style is one of a kind. Let's breakdown your song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdown Support the show
May 6 · 11 min
24 - You Only Live Once (The Strokes)
I can't see the sunshine! Gorgeous track off the Strokes' third album. Check out the beautifully chords and melodies at play here. Special shoutout to my great friend Daniel Sanders for this one! Happy birthday dude. Support the show
April 28 · 14 min
23 - Black (Pearl Jam)
So...why do I sear? Perfect harmony of lyrics and chords. And an unforgettable vocal performance. Support the show
April 22 · 11 min
22 - Pinball Wizard (The Who)
Even on my favorite table - he can beat my best! Very imaginative song. Other than the intro, we've got all major chords. Strong, powerful, and colorful. Super creative. Support the show
April 17 · 21 min
21 - Sweet Child O' Mine (Guns N' Roses)
Where do we go now? The solo kicks off at an immediate key changes from D Major to E minor. Burst of color! Iconic licks all around. Let Me Break Down Your Song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdown Private 1:1 Sessions: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/sessions Support the show
April 15 · 14 min
20 - Crazy On You (Heart)
Let me go *crazy on you* - not "crazy in love" - I misspoke that. This song is an absolute BANGER though, from the intro to the chorus to the bridge to the end. Insane work all around. Let Me Break Down Your Song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdown Private 1:1 Sessions: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/sessions Support the show
April 9 · 12 min
19 - Blackest Eyes (Porcupine Tree)
Swim with me into your blackest eyes. The perfect intro to the classic "In Absentia" released in 2002. The production is top notch and it's crafted impeccably well. Dive into the musical elements! Let Me Break Down Your Song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdown Private 1:1 Sessions: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/sessions Support the show
April 7 · 12 min
18 - Man In The Box (Alice In Chains)
Now you've sewn them shut! What a POWERFUL song with a great dose of peculiar and bluesy elements. The vocal is everything, and so are those harmonies! Let Me Break Down Your Song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdown Support the show
March 31 · 16 min
17 - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Elton John)
Back to the howlin' old owl in the woods...huntin' the horny back toad! Insane use of harmony here, and the perfect melodies to glue them all together. Masterful work by both Elton and Bernie here. A GEM. Unlock Your Musician's Ear (Video Course): https://learn.danbarracuda.com/unlock Support the show
March 24 · 11 min
16 - Into The Mystic (Van Morrison)
Just like way back in the days of old! Van's got such a unique sense of soul here. The song is picturesque. Sounds like a river. Free Ear Training: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/practice Unlock Your Musician's Ear (Video Course): https://learn.danbarracuda.com/unlock Let Me Break Down Your Song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdown Support the show
March 18 · 45 min
15 - The Grudge (Tool)
Clutch it like a cornerstone. Otherwise it all comes down. What an OPENER to the most EPIC album. Seriously one of the coolest songs ever. Chills everytime. Honored to have my first guest ever - my brother Mario - the man who first got me into Tool way back around 2003! Free Ear Training: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/practice Unlock Your Musician's Ear (Video Course): https://learn.danbarracuda.com/unlock Support the show