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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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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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