What is the Best Saxophone Song?

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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.

  • #3,031
strangerep said:
(Yes, I've been studying the rudiments of psychology recently. Fascinating, and more than a bit scary.)
Well in the spirit of your newfound interest :biggrin:,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypkv0HeUvTc
 
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  • #3,032
WannabeNewton said:
Well in the spirit of your newfound interest :biggrin:,
[Marilyn Manson]
You really think that's a "best song"? :eek:

BTW, what do you think of "Ghost in the Shell"? I particularly like the song "Inner Universe" which was the theme song for the "Stand Alone Complex" anime series.

 
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  • #3,033
If by "Ghost in the Shell" you mean the manga series, then I used to read it all the time as a kid. I loved it. Now I'm feeling all nostalgic :[

I love that song as well.
 
  • #3,034
If you need something calming but energetic to help keep your focus

 
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  • #3,035


That song!
 
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  • #3,036
StevieTNZ said:


That song!


That song reminds me of a band the kids made me go see a few years back.

http://vimeo.com/36634127 (ok to skip)

Ok, maybe just visually. Just went in the kitchen and listened. There are absolutely not acoustical similarities between those two songs.

hmmmm...

Whatever happened to good old fashioned science nerd music?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjTJF5jYPP0​

Quantum dude said:
If a man could be two places at one time...

D9 XTC said:
If the world should stop revolving, spinning slowly down to die...

Alutoe said:
Then one by one the stars would all go out...

jeremylorino said:
Then you and I would simply fly away

Happy Saturday everyone! And to my Brit friends, go give Cleo a big hug and smooch for me. And let her know that I've loved her voice, from the moment I first heard it. :smile:
 
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  • #3,037
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=needk89bJUg
 
  • #3,038


Classic, but good!
 
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  • #3,039
Dance party anyone?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47dtFZ8CFo8
 
  • #3,040
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2NEU6Xf7lM
 
  • #3,041
Saw "The Graduate" for like the millionth time so I have this stuck in my head again :p

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fWyzwo1xg0
 
  • #3,042
WannabeNewton said:
Saw "The Graduate" for like the millionth time so I have this stuck in my head again :p

You're such an old soul {{hug}}.
 
  • #3,043
lisab said:
You're such an old soul {{hug}}.
Haha, then wait till I tell you how many times I've seen "West Side Story".
 
  • #3,044
WannabeNewton said:
Haha, then wait till I tell you how many times I've seen "West Side Story".
i just want to know when you had time for maths. :rolleyes:
 
  • #3,045
I'd like to see The White Stripes do a show with The Black Keys.
 
  • #3,046
Till' I Collapse by Eminem


till-i-collapse-by-eminem-profile.jpg


and of course:

Hard Knock Life by Jay-Z


Jay-z-vol-2-hard-knock-life.jpg
 
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  • #3,048
Great song, fun reenactment;

http://vimeo.com/66169135
 
  • #3,049
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APgC6XYcmSY
 
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  • #3,050
Time for some UK "indie" revival;

Ride - Leave Them All Behind (lovely drumming on this track & guitars galore)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIsnb1TKYjE

Ride - Twisterella (lovely drumming, lovely song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ8y87YQDX4
both tracks from Going Blank Again (a very good record IMO)


House of Love - Crush Me (from the absolutely excellent album Babe Rainbow)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLIyax6PAng

Stone Roses - Love Spreads (awesome guitar playing, from the album Second Coming)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct-qa6SjRZo
 
  • #3,052
krash661 said:
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But I love it.
 
  • #3,053
lol, dlgoff

anyways,

 
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  • #3,054
My new boss is really into some strange music.

But I've played this every other day for a week, and he says he likes that kind of music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCqOHFvO3po​

Transgenerational :thumbs:
 
  • #3,055
krash661 said:
lol, dlgoff

Turn this one up. One of my favorites.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqlsVZ1zxMk
 
  • #3,056
I like the Floyd thing we got going here

 
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  • #3,057
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yH66G0BEgA
 
  • #3,059
My apologies, if I've posted this song, before. :blushing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhjHBV20ZV4​
 
  • #3,060
Gad said:
Dnjyzc9Q14s&feature=related[/youtub...don't you... ps. I like this song. :smile:
 

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