2. the opening moving bar chord riff to april ethereal is quite epic. i have always enjoyed the song. but, one day, i noticed something about it that gave me instant chills. the melody of the minor third of each chord creates its own little atmosphere. for me, its like a musical illusion. i decided that i would try playing this song by only playing the notes on the low E and G string. then, i had a friend of mine play the minor 3rd on bass, instead of the tonic that is on the album. it brought out how i was listening to the song, but wasn't the same with the other notes. so now, every time i listen to that part, i try to zone out every note except for that minor third...and it completely changes the vibe of that section. its impossible not to hear the other voicings. but, when my main focus of the chords is on the minor 3rd instead of the tonic...its sweet. i pointed it out to a friend one time and he said it made him feel uncomfortable.
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