in jazzy piano solos, unusual chord progressions, and lush harmonies

Donald Fagen - Maxine

in the funkiness of this groove and flurry of fills

 

  

Daft Punk - Giorgio By Moroder

in the soulful voice of Burton Cummings

The Guess Who - Share The Land

in powerful climaxes, and saying more with less

John Mayer - Edge Of Desire

in this octave buildup

Television - Marquee Moon

in the sneaky movement of the shotgun

Bob Dylan - The Ballad of Hollis Brown

in this creative accent placement

Porcupine Tree - Bonnie The Cat

in this playful fiddle solo

The Band Perry - Independence

in this cathartic solo

Weezer - Buddy Holly

in this breath

Deftones - Be Quiet And Drive (Far Away)

in the confidence of this line

Black Eyed Peas - Latin Girls

in this blend of power and control

Temple Of The Dog - Say Hello 2 Heaven

in slightly anticipating the beat, even in half-time

Paramore - Misery Business

in this unique chord progression

Janet Jackson - Livin' In A World (They Didn't Make)

in this anger of this delivery

Bonnie Raitt & Rickie Lee Jones - Angel From Montgomery

in this stoicism of this delivery

John Prine - Angel From Montgomery

in this relaxed pattern and crispy fill

Umphrey's McGee - Anchor Drops

in these singable licks

Cannonball Adderley - Waltz For Debby

in the intensity of this line

Gov't Mule - Fallen Down

in this cool tom groove

Muse - Time Is Running Out

in this powerful compression

Alannah Myles - Lover Of Mine

in this buildup and triumphant release

Hereafter - Dixie Dregs

in this rock waltz

Mary Jane - Alanis Morrissette

in these smooth bars

Eye For An Eye - Mobb Deep

in this buzzy bass interlude

Please Do Not Go - Violent Femmes