U2 Does Clave

January 19, 2011 / Andrei Strizek

Yet another entry for my clave pattern list ... I previously noted how Gershwin used a clave pattern, as did Justin Bieber, George Michael & Bow Wow Wow. This pattern keeps popping up - you'll hear it in many, many places! (I think that's why I find it so fascinating.)

Like U2's "Desire," from their 1988 album Rattle & Hum. The pulse permeates the entire piece! PS Check out Bono's hair. Old school!

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Justin Bieber Has the Spanish Tinge

October 20, 2010 / Andrei Strizek

One of the things I find interesting in pop music is the proliferation of the clave rhythm, which originated in Spanish/Latin music and is found in a lot of salsa, mambo, Latin jazz, etc., music. The clave is found in two popular tunes from the 80s: Faith by George Michael & I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow. (For more visit www.andreistrizek.com/blog)

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