Deep Dive – I Ain’t Marching Anymore
Deep Dive – I Ain’t Marching Anymore
Episode #10
Episode Format: Deep Dive
Intro: In this Deep Dive we will be discussing the song I Ain’t Marching Anymore by Phil Ochs, and its roots as a protest song and a folk song. We will be looking into the melody, rhythm, context, and context of the composer, as well as the album.
Segment 1: Musicality
- goes over the tempo and some rhythms used
- examines the key and use of modes, looks at the layout and how it’s unusual
Segment 2: Context
- goes into Phil Ochs background and how it influences his music
- examines the immediate context of the song (Vietnam War, protest song)
Segment 3: Conclusion
- looks at some more lyrics and their meanings
- looks at the last cadence in the song and how it’s unusual
Music Credits: Provide the song title and any links used (include all)
- I Ain’t Marching Anymore by Phil Ochs → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRU_ruqnR6Q
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In this Deep Dive we will be discussing the song I Ain't Marching Anymore by Phil Ochs, and its roots as a protest song and a folk song.
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