“Pachelbel Rant” by the comedian Rob Paravonian, and “4 Chords” by the comedy band Axis of Awesome, highlight dozens of recognizable songs with the same foundation as Canon in D ...

Johann Pachelbel’s classic Canon in D major, a composition that shares elements of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat,” remains a perennial for brides and grooms, even though it was never intended to be.

In ‘Memories’, Maroon 5 take Pachelbel’s eight-note harmonic progression (I-V-vi-iii-IV-I-IV-V), set it in B major and repeat it throughout their hit, as in the style of the original. Not content just ...

A compilation of various recordings and arrangements of Pachelbel’s Canon in D from 1940 to the present day. Skip to content. skip to navigation. Classic FM. Listen. On Air Now. Margherita Taylor 4pm ...

One Phd student has compiled a list of classical melodies they’ve used in their songs, which includes Pachelbel’s Canon. Both the melody and chord progression of their Village People cover, Go ...

In the past eight months, a video of a young guitarist playing a modern version of Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D Major has become a sensation on the Internet. The video has been viewed on YouTube ...