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Why Song Translations Usually Suck

It's been a long time since I did a linguistics video, but today Alex has stepped in and done a brilliant job. Song translations usually suck: and it's because you either have to lose the meaning or the sound. Let's talk about syllabic vs melisamatic singing, about music, and about Beethoven.

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  • Originally Aired March 27, 2017
  • Runtime 4 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created September 2, 2023 by
    josh42
  • Modified September 2, 2023 by
    josh42