r/musichistory

The phrase “music of the spheres” refers to: Musica universalis (universal music), also called harmony of the spheres, is an ancient philosophical concept that regards proportions in the movements of celestial bodies as a form of music.

u/DepartureNo2452 — 3 days ago
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The GAP Band- Did You Know?

Did you know the real story behind The Gap Band's name? 🎶

​While a popular fan theory long claimed "GAP" was a dark reference to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, frontman Charlie Wilson revealed it actually stands for Greenwood, Archer, and Pine—honoring the heart of Tulsa's historic "Black Wall Street" where the brothers grew up.

​While the 1982 hit song itself is about a romantic "love bomb," Wilson has shared that he doesn't mind the rumor, as it keeps vital public attention focused on the tragic history of Greenwood.

u/jimmygot4 — 12 days ago
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The Music That Made DOOM - Bobby Prince Documentary

A few years ago I posted my Bobby Prince documentary on here. I've since done a full edit with some extra content added.

Bobby was a great friend, just want to make sure his legacy lives on.

Scott

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u/scotttobin — 11 days ago
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Hayrandan Başsolistliğe: Grace Slick Ve Jefferson Airplane

Bir zamanlar genç bir model olan grace slick jefferson airplane hayranıydı o dönemde onlarsan etkilenip Grace Slick & The Great Society adı altında kendi albümünü yayınladı, Jefferson Airplane'nin solistinin gruptan ayrılmasıyla Grace Slick gruba dahil oldu ve kendi gurubuyla yaptığı Somebody To Love ve bildiğimiz White Rabbit gibi parçalar Jefferson Airplane sounduyla buluştu ve şuanki bildiğimiz haliyle hit parçalara dönüştü. Fakat orjinal hallerinin de ayrı bir psikedelik tonu yok değil.

u/Illustrious_Comb_232 — 11 days ago