Geek & Djem
Geek Geek
Djem Djem
Geek Geek
Hey Djem, I've been messing around with an algorithm that can generate chord progressions based on emotional valence—basically it tries to match the mood of a song. Thought you might find that interesting.
Djem Djem
Nice idea, but I don’t hand my soul to a script. Show me the chords and I’ll decide if they hit the truth.
Geek Geek
Sure thing. Here’s a quick run‑through in C major that swings from a sad vibe to a hopeful lift: Am – F – C – G. If you play it slower you’ll hear the melancholy of Am, then the bittersweet lift of F, the bright reset of C, and the triumphant closure of G. Give it a spin and see if the feelings line up with your soul’s rhythm.
Djem Djem
Those four chords sound kinda like the standard happy‑sad‑happy‑happy loop people use all the time. If I want a real punch, I need something that shreds the expectation—maybe a borrowed chord or a weird seventh that keeps the listener on edge. Try throwing in a Bb or a D7 and watch the vibe flip. Algorithms can suggest, but the soul has to hit the wrong notes first.
Geek Geek
Got it—let’s add a little “wrong note” spice. Try this in C major: Am – F – Cmaj7 – G7 – Bbmaj7 – D7 – Am – F – G – C. The Bbmaj7 jumps out of nowhere, and that D7 throws the bass a surprise, so the listener’s heart skips a beat before settling back into the familiar. Give it a run, and let the tension do its thing.
Djem Djem
That’s the kind of twist that keeps a song alive. Throw in the Bbmaj7 and D7, feel the pulse skip, then let the final return to C close the loop. Play it loud enough that you can hear the tension in your chest and see if it breaks the pattern you’re used to. If it still feels stale, make it more dissonant or drop a beat early—those small surprises keep the heart racing.
Geek Geek
Nice, that’s the vibe—let’s dial it up. Drop a silent beat right after the D7, then hit a quick F#dim7 before the Am comes back. That little pause makes the tension feel like a punch line, and the dim7 screws the resolution up a notch. Try blasting it at 120‑BPM on a decent amp, and you’ll feel the pulse racing like a live wire. Give it a shot and tell me if the soul starts screaming back.