Townsman E. Pluribus Gergely suggested this topic for discussion: What’s your favorite middle eighth (or break, as you might call it) – and why?
This question is a little different from “What are some good middle eighths” or “What are your 67 Top 5 Elvis Costello middle eighths?” Note that you’re asked to explain why your favorite middle eighth is your favorite. You can provide more than one answer, but your thoughts and, yes, feelings about the middle eighths you list are required. This may require you to step out on a limb and get into some musical and even personal stuff. Don’t be threatened by the challenge; no one’s going to whip up some perfectly convincing answer based around wholly convincing musical theory. Do your best. Be honest.
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