You know, I wrote a song where I intentionally only used the notes of one or two distinct chords in different inversions and, now that I think of it, it's not that far from the basic "four chords of pop." But most of the chords were extended to begin with, and then I changed the tuning system... and now it's something else entirely. So there you go.
But to the actual topic, I've always found that particular brand of turn-of-the-millennium faux-alternative terribly tedious, and I think that this is part of the reason why.
I'll hide your name inside a word and paint your eyes with false perception.Good guess, but no. No chord progression outside from the 4 chords of pop is as overused, abused, and infamous. There are certain ones that are widely used, but... none comes close.
Having said that, have a song with a chord progression that is NOT common, and unnoticeable at times (bass line ≠ chord):
edited 27th May '14 6:25:21 PM by KlarkKentThe3rd
Anyone who watched anime has likely heard the "Humoresque" Progression more times than they can count.
Do not spare the feelings of those who would not spare yours.Satellite
by Rise Against uses i-III-VII-IV in the chorus.
New Divide
from Linkin Park has the same verse chords as "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams"
Is i-III-VII-IV somehow related to The Four Chords of Pop?
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A certain chord progression has come to my attention as something that's supposed to sound indie-ish. You'll probably remember it from this mashup of Boulevard of Broken Dreams and Wonderwall: [1]
Now listen to this from Benny from The Axis of Awesome:
It's seems to be quite popular among the so-called "alternative" scene, which seems to make it a sort of Foil to The Four Chords of Pop.
edited 16th May '14 10:08:01 AM by WaxingName
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