Amanda Cook

The third thing you need to know about is the Christian Church’s history of commissioning ecclesiastical music — especially hymns — in the Te Deum tradition be in C Major, with the belief that C Major was a Godly modality

And the Fourth thing to know —

The chords in the opening bounce between C Major and A Minor, and then eventually, by the use of F at “the major lift”, we find that it’s probably in C Major -

However,

The first Hallelujah in the song is in A Minor —

OK so here is my Music Theory Explainer for why Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” is a genius piece of songwriting.

First, you have to be aware that Cohen is of Jewish extraction (It’s in the name - Cohen).

Next, know that figuring out which key Hallelujah is in, is not easy or straightforward —

a) lotta talk on the lyrics below, I won't add much, nb @isaacgantwerkmayer.bsky.social's esp imho tho I'll add

b) "bathing on the roof"-> Batsheva could in no way give consent to the KING who "sent messengers to get her"
Dunno what Cohen intended, but. FYI.

c) This music analysis is amazing:

Meme: Straight ahead: Pausing to consider the meaning of Cohen's lyrics Everyone, for some reason, takes the exit towards Singing "Hallelujah" again in religious contexts

hey guys i made a seasonal meme

I am a citizen and so are majority of Somalis in America. Good luck celebrating a policy change that really doesn’t have much impact on the Somalis you love to hate. We are here to stay 💁🏽‍♀️

Wear a mask, ideally a respirator like an N95.

RFK Jr has gutted the CDC.

There is no plan to prevent the next pandemic or protect people when it inevitably hits.

Wearing a mask is an act of resistance and community care.

Every time you see one of those little disclaimers that say "These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration," you know what that means?

It means they're lying to you on TV.

A Washington resident died of complications from an infection with a bird flu strain never before reported in humans, the state Department of Health said.

Read more: https://cnn.it/4o796sL

Today was the day Zohran Mamdani finally became president

AAHHHHHH

On @allinwithchris.bsky.social Gov Kathy Hochul responds to Rep Elise Stefanik’s repeated assertions that Zohran Mamdani is a “jihadist”:

“She’s full of shit.”

I think someone touched the Hadron Collider again.

man what the fuck is happening today

With Venezuela, Noem became Secretary before the Mayorkas extension was fully in place, so she argued she could rescind it within 30 days. Very different than this.

Sort of, through some weird arguments, but not remotely like this with a sudden termination.

(2) EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF DESIGNATION FOR FOREIGN STATES The designation of a foreign state (or part of such foreign state) under paragraph (1) shall - (A) take effect upon the date of publication of the designation under such paragraph, or such later date as the Attorney General may specify in the notice published under such paragraph, and (B) shall remain in effect untill the effective date of the termination of the designation under paragraph (3)(B).I

Here is why this is so completely illegal. The law says very clearly that once TPS is granted for a 6, 12, or 18-month period, the designation “shall remain in effect” until that period ends.

There is ZERO legal authority to terminate it early. None.

No, he isn’t. There is literally no legal means by which he can do this. It’s not presidential power. TPS by law cannot be terminated early, and Somali TPS is not set to expire until March 17, 2026.

Everyone stop acting weird and shocked about MTG. She has been systematically distancing herself from the current GOP for months and months. She has a plan reform herself under a new image ON THE RIGHT that’s not part of a sinking ship.

She’s not suddenly changing her tune! SHE’S AN OPPORTUNIST

A small dog which is quite rectangular in shape

Look at this rectangular dog

Zohran flip your hair again we need healthcare get him to give us healthcare.

Shit just got really fucking weird, didn't it?

a conspiracy theorist was elected to Congress and became blackpilled by actually seeing how washington works

Mamdani probably got home, turned to his wife, and let out the longest, loudest “this fucking guy” of all time

UPDATE: Today a federal court blocked the unprecedented efforts by the IRS to share data on millions of taxpayers with ICE.

This is an important win for millions of people, and represents the first injunction against this unlawful data sharing.

Please, please, PLEASE just leave the form blank!

If you would like to talk to me about my art, I would heavily prefer DMs on here on social media sites.

PayPal is doing this to sus out artist who create NSFW content like me and other folks in the server. By giving them feedback, you are not only putting artists like me at risk of being banned from the site, but also YOUR OWN account.

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PayPal has rolled out a new "feature" that prompts you to leave feedback about an artist that you've commissioned via invoice.

Whatever you do, DO NOT fill this out! To quote Admiral Ackbar, "IT'S A TRAP!!!" It is meant to misguide you.

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(a screengrab from MSNBC) DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF A SUPPORTER OF THE… NO KINGS PROTESTS 43% MAGA MOVEMENT 30% NBC NEWS, OCT. 24-28, +/-3.1%

There are more of us than there are of them. Let’s organize the pro-democracy majority to reclaim its power: groups.indivisible.org

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