What is the Best Saxophone Song?

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores various songs featuring saxophone and guitar, with participants sharing their favorites and links to performances. The discussion includes a mix of personal opinions on the quality of songs, performances, and artists across different genres, including rock, blues, and progressive metal.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants highlight "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty as a top saxophone song.
  • Others mention Leo Kotke's "Vaseline Machine Gun," noting the quality of available recordings.
  • Bruce Springsteen's "Tunnel of Love" is also suggested as a notable song.
  • One participant expresses admiration for Dream Theater, particularly their song "Octavarium," citing its progressive nature.
  • Several participants discuss the guitar work of artists like Erik Mongrain and Tommy Emmanuel, with varying opinions on their styles and contributions to music.
  • There are mixed opinions on Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine," with some praising its guitar riff and others criticizing Axl Rose's vocals.
  • Participants share links to various songs, including works by Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden, and David Bowie, indicating a wide range of musical tastes.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features multiple competing views on what constitutes the best saxophone or guitar songs, with no clear consensus emerging among participants.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express difficulty in finding links to specific songs, and there are mentions of varying quality in recordings shared. Additionally, personal preferences and subjective opinions on artists and songs are prevalent throughout the discussion.

Who May Find This Useful

Music enthusiasts, particularly those interested in saxophone and guitar performances, as well as fans of rock, blues, and progressive metal genres.

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Best Video, Always a good band though :), Because you know the other side of take out is mildew on rice
 
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DiracPool said:
SW VandeCarr keeps trying to get me to play contemporary songs. This one struck my fancy recently:

I admit, it takes some work. How about some Florence + The Machine? I don't think anyone has posted any of her stuff.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWOyfLBYtuU

She looks like my 6th grade teacher.
 
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  • #2,973
I love F&M; only decent Indie band in existence.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbN0nX61rIs
 
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WannabeNewton said:
I love F&M; only decent Indie band in existence.

Really? I hope not, otherwise this is going to be pretty tough. BTW, I almost picked Shake It Out, but I went for the crazy looks. So far I have Adele, Duffy, and F&M. It's not that I favor female artists, it's just that I favor female artists.
 
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  • #2,975
Dirge--Obsidian



Faun-- Zeigeist



Edit: I don't align with the Zeigeist movement, but I do see some positive benefits to it. This song, however, is very powerful.

Maria Mena-- Eyesore

 
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  • #2,976
Duffy scares the living hell out of me. I don't know why.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvcHGu95XGM
 
  • #2,977
WannabeNewton said:
Duffy scares the living hell out of me. I don't know why.

Scared of Duffy? It seems she's the one that's scared. Apparently you've been teasing PFers about your gender. Last I heard, you are a guy. How could a cute blue eyed blond girl be so scary? Now her music (some say) can be a bit "winehousey" and that might be scary to some. I'm a Winehouse guy so no trash talk about AJW.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpZ48Bl_hJU
 
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Because she looks like a suicidal mental patient waiting to happen. I have no clue who Winehouse is.
 
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In all honesty these two songs are the BEST songs in the world if you don't like them, then maybe you should take two... some alte Hex'!

E-DZ0KtR3RY[/youtube] Und hier, Bratwurstzange [MEDIA=youtube]wLX4NYrW1bI[/MEDIA]
 
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WannabeNewton said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvcHGu95XGM

Haha, this song is the ring tone for my phone! I love Blockhead. I really love this Loka remix of his Sunday Seance tune.

 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnaSRhMB_qo
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eXtPXO3wTU
 
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  • #2,984
That man is absolutely beautiful.
 
  • #2,985
Since physics guy WannabeNewton doesn't like torchy lyrics about relationships, maybe he'll like the Neutron Dance by the Pointer Sisters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSqtBwfZOz8
 
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Haha you got that right: lyrics about relationships bore the hell out of me. There is no interesting poetry about them (usually) and they get repetitive really fast. I remember the Pointer Sisters song you linked from ages ago, before I was scared to death of Eddie Murphy's smile xD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qK82JvRY5s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whn3K9Ll5aE
 
  • #2,987
To be fair, there are a couple of relationshipy songs that I do like a lot e.g.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzeDqRhM09w

but that's mostly because I'm a die hard fan of the show "Friends".
 
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SW VandeCarr said:
Since physics guy WannabeNewton doesn't like torchy lyrics about relationships, maybe he'll like the Neutron Dance by the Pointer Sisters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSqtBwfZOz8

Even though I'm nearing 60 years of age, I find it extremely difficult not to get up and dance when that song comes on.

<plays video>

Yup. I cannot sit through that song. It's like Om-Dance-Crack.
 
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OmCheeto said:
Even though I'm nearing 60 years of age, I find it extremely difficult not to get up and dance when that song comes on.

<plays video>

Yup. I cannot sit through that song. It's like Om-Dance-Crack.

Da*n. I missed posting an :approve: response to my post, before it went away...
 
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OmCheeto said:
Da*n. I missed posting an :approve: response to my post, before it went away...

In response, to this memory:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDLiVwpv89s​
 
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OmCheeto said:
In response, to this memory:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDLiVwpv89s​

hmmm... We need a new thread: "The best page from the "Best Songs Ever" thread"

Here's mine: https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=130401&page=118

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mainly because Fuzzyfelt and DevilsAvacado are my friends, and somewhere in that set, is something about them needing a shower. :-p
 
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OmCheeto said:
hmmm... We need a new thread: "The best page from the "Best Songs Ever" thread"

Here's mine: https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=130401&page=118

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mainly because Fuzzyfelt and DevilsAvacado are my friends, and somewhere in that set, is something about them needing a shower. :-p


Did the devil make you do this Om?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhHyLnPsVG4
 
  • #2,993
dlgoff said:
Did the devil make you do this Om?

Yeah baby, the Stones...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRsFd1PbeQ4
 
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DiracPool said:
Yeah baby, the Stones...

Oh yeah...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fa4HUiFJ6c

​

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I saw the Stones once. hmmm...
Ah ha! I just found a stash of old concert ticket stubs:
Stones: Seattle Kingdome, October 15, 1981, $16
Queen: Seattle Center Coliseum, July 1, 1980, $9
Heart: Seattle Center Coliseum, August 7, 1980, $10
Pat Benatar: Paramount NW, Seattle, August 20, 1980, $8
And yes, I did see micromass's ticket stub.
 
  • #2,995
My bartender, 20 years my junior, said she likes this song/video the best:

http://vimeo.com/45606403

I trust her judgement. :smile:
 
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  • #2,996
This just popped up on the radio.
I like it a lot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdF_hHAFlus​
 
  • #2,997
Rush ftw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNilsLf6eW4
 
  • #2,998
Lovin' the Stones tune. :)
 
  • #2,999
Did I post this yet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COiIC3A0ROM
 
  • #3,000
lisab said:
Did I post this yet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COiIC3A0ROM

Doesn't matter. With a voice like that, no wonder it was such a hit. That was back in my college days. :wink:
 

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