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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Ahhhh (Puts fingers in ears)... what is this evo...!
 
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I love Dethklok. The show is so funny. Dark water is cool, I wish I could find it in mp3 form.
 
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Cyrus said:
Ahhhh (Puts fingers in ears)... what is this evo...!
It's not disco! :smile:
 
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Evo said:
Tommy Emmanuel is phenomenal, the things he can do with a guitar.

This is thanks to my imaginary friend Red Rum.

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=1tN2LuMQjMo&feature=related

:rolleyes: Nothing like someone geeking out with a guitar. How bizarre. (And why can't the people posting YouTube videos edit out all that boring talk before the "music" starts?) Sounds a lot like the noise I used to make when I got bored practicing my guitar lessons, except I didn't make all those weird faces like I was actually rocking out while playing noise. How geeky. :rolleyes:
 
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An all time favorite - Jane Says by Jane's Adiction

 
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Moonbear said:
:rolleyes: Nothing like someone geeking out with a guitar. How bizarre. (And why can't the people posting YouTube videos edit out all that boring talk before the "music" starts?) Sounds a lot like the noise I used to make when I got bored practicing my guitar lessons, except I didn't make all those weird faces like I was actually rocking out while playing noise. How geeky. :rolleyes:

I thought it was really neat! Odd but neat, unique I suppose. I listened to a few of his other songs and I loved the Guitar Boogie, if I could play that I would be thrilled.
 
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Moonbear said:
:rolleyes: Nothing like someone geeking out with a guitar. How bizarre. (And why can't the people posting YouTube videos edit out all that boring talk before the "music" starts?) Sounds a lot like the noise I used to make when I got bored practicing my guitar lessons, except I didn't make all those weird faces like I was actually rocking out while playing noise. How geeky. :rolleyes:

I agree. Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should.
 
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Stephen Merrit's voice makes me melt. :!) The Death of Ferdinand DeSausure

 
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Evo said:
An all time favorite - Jane Says by Jane's Adiction



TURN

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UP

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lisab said:
TURN

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lisab ROCKS! :approve:
 
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Sigh I swear I should just go donate my guitar to some underpriveldged kid lol. Watching these videos makes me realize how terrible I am. Oh well one day I will get out of school and dedicate some real time to me not sucking at guitar.

Evo I liked that last one to.
 
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I have to confess that this is one of my most favorite songs in the Universe. Talk about great sax. This songe moves me.

 
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scorpa said:
Sigh I swear I should just go donate my guitar to some underpriveldged kid lol.

No. You shouldn't. You know why? Because I have a total of 8 guitars and bass guitars. If you give yours up, I will feel REALLY bad about having so many and sucking so badly.

Watching these videos makes me realize how terrible I am. Oh well one day I will get out of school and dedicate some real time to me not sucking at guitar.



Evo said:
Tommy Emmanuel is phenomenal, the things he can do with a guitar.

This is thanks to my imaginary friend Red Rum.

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=1tN2LuMQjMo&feature=related

Reminds me of this guy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2hgiVE3KkM&search=manring

The sound is out of sync at first, but it's still great.
 
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And this song...Dead can Dance - Rakim

 
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Evo said:
I have to confess that this is one of my most favorite songs in the Universe. Talk about great sax. This songe moves me.



Its Turbo-1 !:bugeye:
 
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Johnny Cash - Hurt



Johnny Cash - Rusty Cage



Hendrix - Voodoo Chile



Jeff Healy - While My Guitar Gently Weeps



Tons more songs I wanted to post but I can't find good Youtube versions.
 
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scorpa said:
Johnny Cash - Hurt



I never heard this song before, but its fantastic!
 
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Evo said:
I have to confess that this is one of my most favorite songs in the Universe. Talk about great sax. This songe moves me.



I love that song. I love the sax, I played for a few years but had to give it up when I moved to an apartment in the city. I think the neighbours would complain :P

Cyrus I love spanish guitar to, it is amazing.
 
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scorpa said:
I thought it was really neat! Odd but neat, unique I suppose. I listened to a few of his other songs and I loved the Guitar Boogie, if I could play that I would be thrilled.
scorpa, if you could play this, I would mount a pilgrimage to your shrine.

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=5ahGOzE0l9U&feature=related

I have played guitar for over 40 years, and have played blues and rock professionally and I can assure you that Tommy is a monster! I play electric guitar with heavy strings (comparable to my acoustic strings), and it takes some hand-strength to play heavy bends accurately and smoothly.
 
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Cyrus said:
I never heard this song before, but its fantastic!

That is actually a cover he did of a Nine Inch Nails song. I absolutely love it, I can listen to it over and over. Johnny Cash was an amazing artist.
 
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turbo-1 said:
scorpa, if you could play this, I would mount a pilgrimage to your shrine.

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=5ahGOzE0l9U&feature=related

I have played guitar for over 40 years, and have played blues and rock professionally and I can assure you that Tommy is a monster! I play electric guitar with heavy strings (comparable to my acoustic strings), and it takes some hand-strength to play heavy bends accurately and smoothly.

I know that is an unbelievable song. I would absolutely kill to be able to do that. I freaking love that style of guitar. LOVE. I had never heard of this guy before but I can assure you I am hooked! I'm really looking forward to having time to really sit down and play this summer. I have a electric now with a beautiful amp but I have been toying with the idea of adding an acoustic to the collection.
 
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scorpa said:
That is actually a cover he did of a Nine Inch Nails song. I absolutely love it, I can listen to it over and over. Johnny Cash was an amazing artist.

I'm amazed that he could make a cover song and put so much feeling into it. It sounds infinitely more "authentic" than the NIN original. The original isn't bad, but Cash's version just blows it away.
 
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I remember reading somewhere that after Johnny covered that song Trent Reznor said it was no longer a NIN song but a Johnny Cash song because Johnny did it better than he ever could.
 

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