Best Songs of All Time #100: Gnarls Barkley’s „Crazy“ – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i55lMsYTmMc

Summary

### Summary
The text discusses the song „Crazy“ by Gnarls Barkley, highlighting its unique drum groove, chord progression, and production techniques. It also touches on the arrangement of the song, featuring elements like strings, choir, piano, and drums. The transcript emphasizes the importance of harmony and jazz influences in creating a beautiful piece of music.

Highlights

• Unique drum groove throughout the entire song
• Chord progression in C minor: A – Cm – F – G7
• Minimal production with loops and samples
• Arrangement features strings, choir, piano, and drums
• Harmony and jazz influences add to the beauty of the song

Key Takeaways

• Gnarls Barkley’s „Crazy“ is considered one of the greatest songs of all time by Rolling Stone magazine
• The interplay between vocals and backing choir creates a beautiful sound
• Next week’s song will be by Slipknot, as requested by viewers