How Bach, McCartney, and You Can Use Counterpoint to Make Songs...
Long before pop hooks and digital studios, Johann Sebastian Bach was crafting musical architecture that still echoes through today’s greatest songs. His mastery of counterpoint—the art of intertwining independent melodies—set the standard for how music can move, surprise, and breathe. From Bach’s fugues to Paul McCartney’s “Silly Love Songs,” and now to my own “Goodnight Irene,” this timeless technique proves that when two melodies dance together, the result is pure magic.
PALESTINE 36: The Film the World Needs to See...
Palestine 36, directed by Annemarie Jacir and starring Jeremy Irons, is a vital historical film. Where to watch it now and what you can do to bring it to your country.
“One Tin Soldier”: More Than a Sad Song — Meaning, History,...
A clear, reader-friendly guide to the parable behind the lyrics, the song’s origin and context during the Vietnam era, and how to hear its moral punch instead of dismissing it as merely melancholy.
Top 6 Halloween Songs You Should Add to Your Playlist
Get into the spirit of Halloween with our Top 6 Halloween Songs — from Thriller and Monster Mash to a new haunting classic by MarcyElle, “I’m Gonna Follow You.” Discover how ancient Samhain traditions inspired today’s spooky music and why this slow, shadowy rock track might just become your next Halloween favorite.
How I Made a Star Wars Rock Parody Using Only AI Tools
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Top 10 Greatest Most Influential Rock Songs of All Time (1950s-2000s)
Find out which Rock songs were the most influential in history. Johnny Punish shares his top 10!
Book Review: Future Peace: Technology, Aggression, and the Rush to War
This book draws attention to the increasing reliance on technology and advanced weaponry in warfare, which can circumvent human decision-making and expedite war before diplomacy and the human element has time to prevent it.
REVIEW: Naval Intelligence Officer and Country Traditionalist Music Star Jo...
Howdy Friends. Country singer and Navy intelligence officer Jo Smith is incredible. Her music will make your day even in these dark times! Check her out!
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This Halloween, MarcyElle’s haunting reinterpretation of “I’m Gonna Follow You” transforms Pat Benatar’s 1980 classic into a slow, shadowy rock experience that drips with suspense and danger. With its deep minor chords and deliberate stalking rhythm, the song captures the eerie essence of the season — the feeling of being followed down darkened streets where the night itself seems alive.
Capitalism sends money where it’s profitable, not where it’s needed—leaving billions behind. This article explores how artificial intelligence could transform our global economy into a resource-based system that serves all humanity, replacing profit with purpose and greed with balance.
By Johnny Punish
The music world is spinning faster than ever. Every month, something new drops — AI, new streaming rules, new ways fans find...
