Barracuda Breakdowns
- Episodes
- 42
- Released
- every two weeks
- Latest episode
- Nov 5, 2026
About the podcast
Dan Barracuda breaks down iconic tracks across rock, pop, metal, and beyond... exploring melody, harmony, rhythm, production, and the musical choices that make songs hit emotionally.
Whether you’re a musician looking to sharpen your ear or a music fan who loves understanding the “why” behind great songs, this podcast takes you inside the music like never before.
Episodes 42
42 - Sultans of Swing (Dire Straits)
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40 - Right In Two (TOOL)
An acoustic breakdown of "Right In Two"Join my breakdown community:https://www.skool.com/danbarracudaSupport the show
39 - You Know My Name (Chris Cornell)
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38 - Grace (Jeff Buckley)
I believe my time has come...Private breakdown videos:https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdownSupport the show
31 - Smoke On The Water (Deep Purple)
Covering the iconic SOLO, and of course the riff & unusual chords.Support the show
30 - November Rain guitar solos (Guns N' Roses)
Slash's 3 beautiful solos! In the COLD November Rain...Support the show
27 - Wouldn't It Be Nice (The Beach Boys)
Let's get inside Brian Wilson's head with this classic off 'Pet Sounds'. Imaginative, concise, adventurous. One of a kind!Work with me to develop your sound …
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Let's get inside Brian Wilson's head with this classic off 'Pet Sounds'. Imaginative, concise, adventurous. One of a kind!
Work with me to develop your sound: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/ownyoursound
26 - Exit Music (For A Film) (Radiohead)
In everlasting peace! An epic track off OK Computer. Dive into all the little things I think make this song brilliant. Work with me: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/ownyoursoundSupport the show
25 - Walk (Pantera)
Known from the dawn of time! One of Dimebag Darrell's coolest guitar riffs and solos. Took me a WHILE to get this down. And even still...it's just so fast and articulate. He his style is one of a …
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Known from the dawn of time! One of Dimebag Darrell's coolest guitar riffs and solos. Took me a WHILE to get this down. And even still...it's just so fast and articulate. He his style is one of a kind.
Let's breakdown your song:
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24 - You Only Live Once (The Strokes)
I can't see the sunshine! Gorgeous track off the Strokes' third album. Check out the beautifully chords and melodies at play here. Special shoutout to my great friend Daniel Sanders for this one! …
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I can't see the sunshine! Gorgeous track off the Strokes' third album. Check out the beautifully chords and melodies at play here. Special shoutout to my great friend Daniel Sanders for this one! Happy birthday dude.
23 - Black (Pearl Jam)
So...why do I sear? Perfect harmony of lyrics and chords. And an unforgettable vocal performance. Support the show
22 - Pinball Wizard (The Who)
Even on my favorite table - he can beat my best! Very imaginative song. Other than the intro, we've got all major chords. Strong, powerful, and colorful. Super creative.Support the show
21 - Sweet Child O' Mine (Guns N' Roses)
Where do we go now? The solo kicks off at an immediate key changes from D Major to E minor. Burst of color! Iconic licks all around. Let Me Break Down Your Song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdownPrivate …
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Where do we go now? The solo kicks off at an immediate key changes from D Major to E minor. Burst of color! Iconic licks all around.
Let Me Break Down Your Song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdown
Private 1:1 Sessions: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/sessions
20 - Crazy On You (Heart)
Let me go *crazy on you* - not "crazy in love" - I misspoke that. This song is an absolute BANGER though, from the intro to the chorus to the bridge to the end. Insane work all around.Let Me Break Down Your …
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Let me go *crazy on you* - not "crazy in love" - I misspoke that. This song is an absolute BANGER though, from the intro to the chorus to the bridge to the end. Insane work all around.
Let Me Break Down Your Song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdown
Private 1:1 Sessions: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/sessions
19 - Blackest Eyes (Porcupine Tree)
Swim with me into your blackest eyes. The perfect intro to the classic "In Absentia" released in 2002. The production is top notch and it's crafted impeccably well. Dive into the musical elements!Let Me …
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Swim with me into your blackest eyes. The perfect intro to the classic "In Absentia" released in 2002. The production is top notch and it's crafted impeccably well. Dive into the musical elements!
Let Me Break Down Your Song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdown
Private 1:1 Sessions: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/sessions
18 - Man In The Box (Alice In Chains)
Now you've sewn them shut! What a POWERFUL song with a great dose of peculiar and bluesy elements. The vocal is everything, and so are those harmonies!Let Me Break Down Your Song …
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Now you've sewn them shut! What a POWERFUL song with a great dose of peculiar and bluesy elements. The vocal is everything, and so are those harmonies!
Let Me Break Down Your Song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdown
17 - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Elton John)
Back to the howlin' old owl in the woods...huntin' the horny back toad! Insane use of harmony here, and the perfect melodies to glue them all together. Masterful work by both Elton and Bernie here. A …
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Back to the howlin' old owl in the woods...huntin' the horny back toad! Insane use of harmony here, and the perfect melodies to glue them all together. Masterful work by both Elton and Bernie here. A GEM.
Unlock Your Musician's Ear (Video Course): https://learn.danbarracuda.com/unlock
16 - Into The Mystic (Van Morrison)
Just like way back in the days of old! Van's got such a unique sense of soul here. The song is picturesque. Sounds like a river. Free Ear Training: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/practiceUnlock Your …
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Just like way back in the days of old! Van's got such a unique sense of soul here. The song is picturesque. Sounds like a river.
Free Ear Training: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/practice
Unlock Your Musician's Ear (Video Course): https://learn.danbarracuda.com/unlock
Let Me Break Down Your Song: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdown
15 - The Grudge (Tool)
Clutch it like a cornerstone. Otherwise it all comes down. What an OPENER to the most EPIC album. Seriously one of the coolest songs ever. Chills everytime. Honored to have my first guest ever - my brother …
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Clutch it like a cornerstone. Otherwise it all comes down. What an OPENER to the most EPIC album. Seriously one of the coolest songs ever. Chills everytime. Honored to have my first guest ever - my brother Mario - the man who first got me into Tool way back around 2003!
Free Ear Training: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/practice
Unlock Your Musician's Ear (Video Course): https://learn.danbarracuda.com/unlock
14 - Santeria (Sublime)
Daddy's got a new 45! That slick bassline, tasteful solo, beautiful chord progressions with the secondary dominant, and Bradley's iconic vocal delivery. A true Sublime classic!Free Ear Training …
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Daddy's got a new 45! That slick bassline, tasteful solo, beautiful chord progressions with the secondary dominant, and Bradley's iconic vocal delivery. A true Sublime classic!
Free Ear Training: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/practice
Unlock Your Musician's Ear (Video Course): https://learn.danbarracuda.com/unlock
13 - Jolene (Dolly Parton)
With flaming locks of auburn hair. Man, what a song, and what a RIFF. Shoutout to Chip Young for this one! Love Dolly's melody here, and how it beckons each chord. Classic, classic tune. Free Ear Training …
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With flaming locks of auburn hair. Man, what a song, and what a RIFF. Shoutout to Chip Young for this one! Love Dolly's melody here, and how it beckons each chord. Classic, classic tune.
Free Ear Training: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/practice
Unlock Your Musician's Ear (Video Course): https://learn.danbarracuda.com/unlock
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