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Brendan’s Death Song


"Brendan's Death Song" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is a song performed in the key of B flat major. It appears on their tenth studio album, "I'm with You," released in 2011. The song was composed by the band members, Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, and Josh Klinghoffer, and is a tribute to their friend Brendan Mullen, who founded the influential punk rock club, The Masque, in Los Angeles. Interestingly, the band first started working on the song back in 2008, but it wasn't included in any of their previous albums. The melody of "Brendan's Death Song" is characterized by its haunting and melancholic tone that complements the introspective lyrics. Overall, the song showcases the Red Hot Chili Peppers' musical versatility and emotional depth.