Accidentally erased from the masters during the 1979 ‘Gaucho‘ sessions, storied Steely Dan song “The Second Arrangement“ has surfaced in higher fidelity than previously heard on bootlegs.

You could then add different sections of your song arrangement by building up and breaking down looped blocks to create those infamous dance drops.

Arrangement involves how different elements of the song—vocals, instruments, and harmonies—are combined and layered. A rich arrangement can add depth and complexity to a song, making it stand ...

It’s weird hearing a Björk song without Björk’s voice on it, but her arrangement of this one is rich and haunted, and it sounds really cool. Below, listen to the Hamrahlíð Choir recording ...

All in all, Collier’s arrangement of “The Christmas Song” is yet another excellent demonstration of what distinguishes him.

Dylan’s lyrics alone don’t compare to a poem, but a complete song—words, music, arrangement, instrumentation, all of it taken together—does.

A film/music clip of The Last Post (Winds of Change) will be launched at 11am on Saturday November 11, Remembrance Day, via Sydney Opera House social networks.