Madness: Muse -

The song’s signature "wobble" isn't a traditional synth—bassist Chris Wolstenholme uses a Misa Kitara (a touchscreen MIDI controller) to bend and twist the bassline live, giving it that liquid, dubstep-influenced feel.

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The Sublime Tension of "Madness": When Muse Chose Vulnerability Over Chaos It adds layers of stacked harmonies reminiscent of

For three minutes, the song simmers. It adds layers of stacked harmonies reminiscent of Queen or George Michael , building a sense of emotional claustrophobia. "Madness" became a massive success

Initially met with surprise from fans of their heavier work, "Madness" became a massive success, spending a record-breaking 19 weeks at the top of the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. It proved that Muse could be "stripped back" and "experimental" while remaining undeniably themselves.

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