Deep Dive - I Ain't Marching Anymore

Episode #10

Episode Format: Deep Dive

Intro: In this Deep Dive we will be discussing the song I Ain't Marching Anymore by Phil Ochs, and its roots as a protest song and a folk song. We will be looking into the melody, rhythm, context, and context of the composer, as well as the album.

Segment 1: Musicality

• goes over the tempo and some rhythms used
• examines the key and use of modes, looks at the layout and how it's unusual

Segment 2: Context

• goes into Phil Ochs background and how it influences his music
• examines the immediate context of the song (Vietnam War, protest song)

Segment 3: Conclusion

• looks at some more lyrics and their meanings
• looks at the last cadence in the song and how it's unusual

Music Credits: Provide the song title and any links used (include all)

• I Ain't Marching Anymore by Phil Ochs → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRU_ruqnR6Q

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