Revisiting Old Memory
This article is translated from Chinese by LLM.
Despite checked and polished the translation, some inaccuracies may be included.
This article is part of Myriad Dreamin Blog 2025-05.
Recently I've learned some music theory and forced myself to transcribe chords for several songs. To ensure accuracy, I repeatedly listened to every detail of a song, which also seemed to train my perception of chord progressions, tonal colors, and motifs.
Today I happened to hear an old favorite song, and unconsciously started analyzing its chords in my mind, feeling like I understood it more deeply. Then I froze in surprise—this song's chord progression was identical to a classical piece. I began imagining how the composer employed these chords and utilized them to create the song's unique color palette. The interplay between CM7 and Fm7 wove a tranquil atmosphere. It might be coincidence, or perhaps a common compositional technique.
I sensed a vague yet profound resonance. I feel compelled to revisit many songs I once loved. I might discover flaws in some, or develop deeper appreciation for others. Regardless, it seems worthwhile to take out those old favorites and give them another listen.
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