Songs that use 5, 4 time

Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this video. Head to and use code DAVIDBENNETT to get an extra month free and a surprise gift when you take out a 2year plan. Although most music is written in 4, 4 time, there are various songs that instead use the odd time signature of 5, 4. 5, 4 has a distinctive offkilter feel that can give a song a curious, fastslow rhythm. SOURCES Interview with Ed OBrien (2001): Interview with Aaron Dessner (2020): You can listen to my original music at Spotify: or download my new EP at Bandcamp: Thanks to Young Man for his contribution to this video s script An extra special thanks goes to Vidad Flowers, Jon Dye, Austin Russell, Christopher Ryan, Toot Paul Peijzel, the channels Patreon saints SUPPORT ME ON PATRE