Maths has always been a big part of music, and I'm not just talking about 'math metal' (or prog rock or whatever label you want to give it). There's long been a school of thought that a number of musicians and composers have used both the "golden ratio" and the Fibonacci Sequence to compose music.

This Binary Universe, an experimental album by Brian Transeau (aka BT), includes a track entitled "1.618" in homage to the golden ratio. The track features musical versions of the ratio and the accompanying video displays various animated versions of the golden mean.

Pearl Drums positions the air vents on its Masters Premium models based on the golden ratio. The company claims that this arrangement improves bass response and has applied for a patent on this innovation.

Now follow me, as we look at how modern day songs can be dissected via maths.

Firstly, let's take a look at how Meatloaf's "Anything for Love" can be broken down in graphical format.

Things I\'d do for love

Here's another simple graph, highlighting the simplicity of the Kelis classic.

Milkshake Chart

I wouldn't classify Rick Astley as math metal, but maybe I've been wrong all these years.

Rick Astley

Right Said Fred, broken down into percentage of sexy.

right said fred

Ok, this isn't strictly maths, but it's a flow chart, surely that's very close to maths?

Grease

Another, not really maths, but maybe you could call it a bizarro Venn diagram or something.

Barbie Girl

And finally, Evita for dummies.

Countries that can cry for me

That is all. Have a good day.

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