Harmony in Chaos – A Lesson from the Violent Femmes

“I need structure!”

 

“I need freedom!”

 

“I need a completely elusive, yet perfect blend of both!”

The Musical Metaphor: Lessons from the Violent Femmes

Driving the streets of Chicago, enjoying the city lights, the radio sounds off with an amazing live rendition of the Violent Femmes’ *Add it Up!*.

I’ve been a huge fan of theirs since high school, so what could I do but turn it up?

As with so many of their tunes, I could sing along years after hearing it last without forgetting a single word. ...