Amazingly powerful song; genius from a rocker. Musically, this song is stunning because the construction adds so much to the lyrics. Note that the passages dedicated to the USSR are written in (D) Major, a key of joy and optimism, while the passages on the good ol' USA are in D Minor. Where is the retrospective pathos and tragedy in this song? Brilliant.
Amazingly powerful song; genius from a rocker. Musically, this song is stunning because the construction adds so much to the lyrics. Note that the passages dedicated to the USSR are written in (D) Major, a key of joy and optimism, while the passages on the good ol' USA are in D Minor. Where is the retrospective pathos and tragedy in this song? Brilliant.