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Re: Favourite song intro's
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:15 am
by randyandy
So many to choose from U2 to the Jam, SLF to Guns n Roses but as its an air guitar request for me it has to be the one and only Quo:
Down Down, Caroline, Paper Plane, Roll Over Lay Down, Mystery Song , Hold You Back, Rockin' All Over the World, Whatever You Want , What You're Proposin' the list just goes on and on. !grin!
Re: Favourite song intro's
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 4:02 pm
by andytaylor
Yellow Submarine
Re: Favourite song intro's
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:50 am
by Minty
Andy, "Where the streets have no name" from U2. !thumbsup!
Also like the intro to "Thunder Road" (The Boss) and agree with Mike about "Sweet Child o Mine"
Also love the opening lyrics to Bon Jovis "Bed of Roses" but thats a thread hike so i'll leave it there
Re: Favourite song intro's
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:10 am
by fudgeflaps
A good head-scratcher of a question, albeit a totally pointless one- too many songs for me to mention. If the intro makes the song, which for many it does, we may as well name our favourite songs!
I'm no prog-rocker, but a semi-slow build-up to a rattling crescendo or a belting chorus is always good in my book too; eg, Geno by Dexy's Midnight Runners, Rebellion (Lies) by The Arcade Fire, Hey jude/ A Day In The Life by The Beatles, The Chain by Fleetwood Mac etc etc.
Fave intros of late:
What Difference Does It Make?- The Smiths- the hum, guitar, then smashing drum!!!
Wrong 'em Boyo - The Clash. The mad seaside organ followed by some wacky ska, grrreat!!!
Do It Again/ Wouldn't It Be Nice- The Beach; feelgood surf-pop riffs
Good Vibrations- Brian Wilson
Virginia Plain/ Remake-Remodel- Roxy Music
Heroes/ Golden Years- David Bowie "Don't let me hear you say life's taking you nowhere, Aaaaaaaaaaaannnngel.............."
Take Me Out- Franz Ferdinand; a foot-tapper
Cars- Gary Numan; emotioneless robotic electro bliss
Love Will Tear Us Apart- Joy Division; distinctive!
Satin Chic- Goldfrapp; one of many good intros from Alison and Will
*puff, pant..... feck it, a few more..............*
Ace of Spades- Motorhead!! Most raucous intro ever?!?!
True Faith 94- New Order Drum and synths tour de force
Halcyon- Orbital..........................................
.........................ach, why dae ah bother? There's just too many and I could be here at my lappy all feckin' year!! !grin!
Re: Favourite song intro's
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:18 am
by Steve R
"....a semi-slow build-up to a rattling crescendo...."
A crescendo is a build-up.
I'm almost afraid to say it on this site, but the word you are looking for is "climax".
Re: Favourite song intro's
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:21 am
by bristolian
She Sells Sanctuary by the Cult- we had it as our 'wedding song'. Caused a few whispers amongst the grey brigade but it was worth it.
Re: Favourite song intro's
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:24 am
by fudgeflaps
I humbly apologise for my crime against Engurlish* Langwooooaaaarge* to DICK-tionary* Corner over there.
Sorry, dictionary !doh! !wink!
Lines and detention:
English x 100
Language x 250.
You should have the righj to correct people's posts with a red USB-lightpen, Stevo. !grin!
Re: Favourite song intro's
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:10 am
by Steve R
Well Fudgey, as far as I was concerned, your only "crime" was against music theory.
I've given up on everyone's English! !happy!
Re: Favourite song intro's
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:13 am
by fudgeflaps
I've just served a 2-yr sentence in HMV for crimes against music theory. Girls Aloud are awaiting Life in McDonalds for similar crimes, and GBH (Grievous Bloody Harmonies).
Re: Favourite song intro's
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:20 am
by Steve R
Funny, I always thought GBH was a rural offence - Gobbling Behind Hedges.