Canon in D composed by Pachelbel is a sequence of accords which still nowadays is used in different settings in quiet a lot of modern songs, the latest soundtrack based on Pachelbel's Canon in D is 'streetdance 3d' N-Dubz ft. Bodyrox.
Performers from the Bee Gees to Phil Collins, Petula Clark to Celine Dion, but also Aerosmith, Britney Spears and many others had significant hits with this sequence in slightly different settings and transcriptions for many instruments used.
You might like the medley performed by the Australian band Axis of Awesome in that song 'medley' they take you through the different songs by artists which use the 'canon in D' in their song. You will be surprised how many world famous artists take a reference to Canon in D.
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Music Title: Canon in D Composer: Johann Pachelbel
Pachelbel's Or Canon in D, by Pachelbel.
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Pachelbel's Canon (Canon in D Major by Johann Pachelbel)
Canon in D is Pachelbel's most famous composition. It was composed in early 1600's. It is paired with a gigue in the same key.