What is the Best Saxophone Song?

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The discussion revolves around sharing links to various songs and artists, highlighting personal favorites and recommendations. Participants mention iconic tracks like "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty and "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses, emphasizing their appreciation for guitar riffs and vocals. Dream Theater is frequently praised for its musicianship, particularly the drumming and progressive compositions. Other notable mentions include artists like Yngwie Malmsteen, Tommy Emmanuel, and Mary Black, showcasing a wide range of musical styles. The thread encourages exploration of new music and sharing of lesser-known talents.
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honestrosewater said:
Haha, thanks, that was cool. Do you ever listen to Tenacious D?

Also, I'm totally there with you on Lady In Red and Wonderful Tonight, though I might not always admit to liking the former either. EC is supah.
YEah, I saw Tenacious D. I rather liked the movie, but it was just a bit heavy on the bodily function jokes for me. I can only laugh at so much of that. Otherwise it was great. Dio was the one that sent him on his trip to Hollywood. I think all the songs I've heard from Tenacious D on the radio were also in the film. Jack Black's voice is very similar in style to Dio and Iron Maiden.

Yeah, I don't often admit to liking 'Lady in Red' either, but I'm getting too old to bother hiding stuff anymore. I've almost given up the thought of ever being cool. Glad to see I'm not alone.:-p
 
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radou said:
Oh yes and, depressive themes aside, here's a timeless classic:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao2G2mxx0P8"

Magic Carpet Ride. I believe it's from Steppenwolf. I like how they fit it into this Doctor Who video.
 
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Huckleberry said:
Magic Carpet Ride. I believe it's from Steppenwolf. I like how they fit it into this Doctor Who video.

Of course it's from Steppenwolf.

And the fit is amost perfect, I agree. :smile:
 
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Huckleberry said:
Yeah, I don't often admit to liking 'Lady in Red' either, but I'm getting too old to bother hiding stuff anymore. I've almost given up the thought of ever being cool. Glad to see I'm not alone.:-p
Haha, speaking of not being cool, someone just reminded me a song that often makes me dance around like a fool: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1jqsw_moses-supposes-singing-in-the-rain" from Singing in the Rain.

Another song that turns me into a happy singing fool: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B6OVkLlyuA" àla DMB. How can I hurt when hearing it? One... touching one... reaching out... touching me... touch-ing yooooooooooooooooooooou...

SWEEEEET CAROLIIIINE! BUM! BUM! BUM!(Hm, is it "one" or "warm"? Haha, whatever.)
 
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Winzer said:
La Donna e Mobile Rigoletto, Luciano Pavarotti...
Italian Opera is the way to go.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=xCFEk6Y8TmM
No way that beats Sweet Caroline, come on! I love Carreras in Simon Boccanegra, but I couldn't find any samples online.

Remember Bugs Bunny in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTydGEYdVbE", I guess. (What I saw of the video is quite funny.)

If this is turning old skool, here is the best performance that I could find online of my favorite song ever, http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xq4wu_igoshina-chopin-etude-op10-n3" . Mm. It's quite a nice performance visually too.
 
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honestrosewater said:
No way that beats Sweet Caroline, come on! I love Carreras in Simon Boccanegra, but I couldn't find any samples online.

Remember Bugs Bunny in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTydGEYdVbE", I guess. (What I saw of the video is quite funny.)

If this is turning old skool, here is the best performance that I could find online of my favorite song ever, http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xq4wu_igoshina-chopin-etude-op10-n3" . Mm. It's quite a nice performance visually too.

Wow, that was an impressive piece. However, I do have something that will easy top that and everything else:smile:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=bkQxrdOk8Us
You really have to watch the whole thing, it is absolutley stunning.
It tops for my favorite organ piece- the video really does not do it justice though.
 
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Winzer said:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=bkQxrdOk8Us
You really have to watch the whole thing, it is absolutley stunning.
It tops for my favorite organ piece- the video really does not do it justice though.
Wow, that was very nice. It makes me think of the contrast between people's will to create and destroy (or maybe that was mostly the organ). I'll have to keep an eye out for other performances too. Thanks.
 
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Evo,

Sorry if this was already pointed out to you, but here is the Authorative Vaseline Machine Gun

It's the last in a short medley.

Good sound too.
 
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One of my favorite songs from long ago.
THE BYRDS "Eight miles high"


The Byrds - "Eight Miles High" - Live extended version, classic birds.


The Byrds - "Turn, turn, turn"


The Byrds - "Mr. Tamborine Man"




Eight miles high bass solo - for any base players here :biggrin:



I miss the 60's and early 70's. :-p
 
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Dead Can Dance - Don`t Fade Away


Ronan O'Snodaigh is the drummer in the back usually. He plays a large drum and you can see him in the video "Toward the Within" bopping up and down when they play 'Rakim'. He really gets into it.

Thanks to Evo for turning me onto DCD. :!) :cool:
 
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Astronuc said:
Dead Can Dance - Don`t Fade Away


Ronan O'Snodaigh is the drummer in the back usually. He plays a large drum and you can see him in the video "Toward the Within" bopping up and down when they play 'Rakim'. He really gets into it.

Thanks to Evo for turning me onto DCD. :!) :cool:


It's totally great, and Toward the Within is a great DVD.
 
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radou said:
It's totally great, and Toward the Within is a great DVD.
Yeah! I have to get it.

I love Yulunga, the music is great and I love the folks in the video. I have a preference for so-called 'primitive' societies anyway :-p , as opposed to modern industrialized culture .


Also Lisa Gerrard has a website - http://www.lisagerrard.com/

There is a CD called https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005A8IY/?tag=pfamazon01-20, not to be confused with the Movie, DVD and soundtrack of the same name. On the CD Baraka, there are two really beautiful pieces of music Berceuse (for Elain) and Berceuse (Reprise). I wish they had developed those further.
 
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For those of you who like classical music here is "The Ballad" by Ciprian Porumbescu, and some beautiful images from my country - Romania (you know, Dracula.. :-p)
 
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antonantal said:
For those of you who like classical music here is "The Ballad" by Ciprian Porumbescu, and some beautiful images from my country - Romania (you know, Dracula.. :-p)
That was lovely. Is it such a somber place to live? It looks quite tranquil at first glance, but then you get the sense that there's really this subdued yearning everywhere. All of the pictures look that way. Is it the sky? What is it? Hah, it's so strange. :smile:
 
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honestrosewater said:
That was lovely. Is it such a somber place to live? It looks quite tranquil at first glance, but then you get the sense that there's really this subdued yearning everywhere. All of the pictures look that way. Is it the sky? What is it? Hah, it's so strange. :smile:
Maybe it's because there's no living creature in those pictures, and combined with the yearning feeling expressed by the song (it sounds like the "Marche funèbre" by Chopin in some parts at the beginning) and the cloudy skyes, it gives you a melancholic mood - kind of like I was feeling the last evening :smile:
 
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A different rock group with violin, electric organ and synthesizer.

Kansas - Dust In the Wind


Kansas - The Pìnnacle


This was incredible in concert!

Kansas - Icarus


Kansas - Carry on my wayward son
 
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Cool video with

Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Lucky Man


Another favorite form EL&P
C'EST LA VIE
 
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Deep Purple - Woman From Tokyo 1973


Hush (1968) :smile: the threads


Burn (1975)


Highway Star


Smoke On The Water - not bad for some old rock & rollers :smile:
 
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Apparently no one has mentioned Bon Jovi.

Bon Jovi - Wanted dead or alive (live) - 13-08-1989 (Richie Sambora on a :cool: 3 neck guitar with 10-strings (a little like an electric mandolin), 6-strings and 12-strings)
 
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1,683 guitarists play 'Smoke on Water'
http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/44371689

06/06/2007 1:00 PM, AP
Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Kansas - More than 1,680 guitar players turned out, tuned up and took part in what organizers say was a world record rendition of Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" — a song that was the first many of them ever learned.

Some came from as far away as California and Germany on Sunday to take part in a Kansas City radio station's effort to break a Guinness world record for the most people playing the same song simultaneously. The record had been 1,323 people playing the same song in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1994.

"It was cool to see little kids playing, people who had been playing for their whole lives, like older people, and then I'm sure there were people like me who just picked up the song a couple days before," said Autumn McPherson, of Winfield, a senior at the University of Kansas.
:smile:
 
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I love listening to the electric guitar and here are a few of my favourite rock songs that have either infectious riffs or breathtaking solos.

Stairway to heaven - Led Zeppelin
Freebird - Lynrd Skynrd
Comfortably numb - Pink Floyd
High hopes - Pink Floyd
Highway Star - Deep Purple
Smoke on the water- Deep Purple
Machine gun - Jimi Hendrix
Iron man - Black Sabbath
One - Metallica
Fade to black - Metallica
Enter Sandman - Metallica
Sweet child of mine- Guns N Roses
Hallowed be thy name - Iron Maiden
You got another thing comin - Judas Priest

I have a lot more but these are currently my favourites. Any additions to this list are most welcome. Rock on!
 
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If you like electric guitar solos, check out any of Robben Ford's CDs that he recorded with Rosco Beck and Tom Brechtlein (The Blue Line). His tone is gorgeous and his solos are infectious!
 

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