This rhythm from the Ghostbusters theme will break your brain
How did the Ghostbusters theme song become a number 1 hit? Maybe it has something to do with that wailing funk siren on the bridge — and the cool 4-over-3 polyrhythm it plays against the beat. In this video we break down that rhythm and why it’s so effective.
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0:00 — Intro
0:54 — The Funk Siren
1:38 — The Bass & Harmony
2:52 — The Syncopation
4:21 — 4-over-3 Polyrhythms
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