What is the Best Saxophone Song?

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This discussion centers on identifying and sharing the best saxophone songs, with participants recommending various tracks and artists. Key mentions include "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty, "Forever Autumn" by Moody Blues, and "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses. Dream Theater is highlighted for their complex compositions, particularly "Octavarium," showcasing their progressive metal style. The conversation emphasizes the importance of sharing links to songs for better appreciation and discovery of music.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of saxophone music and its significance in various genres.
  • Familiarity with notable artists such as Gerry Rafferty, Dream Theater, and Guns N' Roses.
  • Knowledge of progressive metal characteristics, especially in Dream Theater's compositions.
  • Ability to navigate music-sharing platforms and access song links.
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the discography of Gerry Rafferty, focusing on "Baker Street."
  • Research Dream Theater's "Octavarium" and its musical structure.
  • Investigate the influence of saxophone in rock and metal genres.
  • Learn about the contributions of artists like Erik Mongrain and Tommy Emmanuel in guitar music.
USEFUL FOR

Music enthusiasts, saxophonists, and fans of rock and progressive metal genres will benefit from this discussion, particularly those looking to discover new songs and artists in the saxophone and guitar realms.

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Quincy said:
haha yeah I don't usually listen to rap but I must say, that song is pretty good.

i especially love the video :D ;) haha. Drake is crazy though never knew he had the stuff he's comin out wit in him... he used to be an actor for this like teen drama type show of going to high school called Degrassi...

here's another good song my girlfriend got me listening to hah:

 
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I like the Wilderness Plots CD made by Tim Grimm, Tom Roznowski, Michael White, Krista Detor, and Carrie Newcomer. The songs came from stories from Scott Russell Sanders's book, Wilderness Plots.

The best, Aurora Means Dawn, isn't on youtube, but it is on this myspace page (you have to select the song to play): http://www.myspace.com/wildernessplots

Great lyrics and a very beautiful performance by Tim Grimm and Krista Detor

We all must find the road that takes us to our destiny
and I'm not sure of where it starts or stops but that I want you there with me
and though it's far away, so far away, much farther than we've ever been
Aurora's calling me, I hear it, don't you hear it calling on the wind

...

though in the storm I nearly lost my faith in everything you promised me
in the dawn I saw that nothing that I truly love was lost to me
Aurora means the dawn and everything I truly love is here with me.

A couple other songs from the album:

More Than I Dare Say (Krista Detor)
One Woman and a Shovel (Carrie Newcomer]
Ice Mountains and Hairy Elephants (all)
 
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Like many PFers of "a certain age," I grew up listening to Motown. Aaahh, lovely music.

I heard this on my way home from work today. Haven't heard it in a long time. So, so nice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouQ3HeluFV4
 
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  • #1,026
Modern Goths got nothing on this.
 
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I'm not sure if I'm re-posting these songs (there's too many posts!) but here's a few:

Light My Fire


The End


Love Me Two Times
 
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I don't even know how I didn't post this song very first time I saw this thread:

 
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Pink Floyd - Atom Heart Mother

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


Atom Heart Mother Piano Medley (beautiful piece IMO)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKHIV-YzRz4
 
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Now : nothing else matters

 
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Ivan Rebroff had a fantastic voice, if you want to hear what he could do with that, have the patience to wait until about 2:47'



no elaboration necessary:

 
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Avenged Sevenfold-Almost Easy



By the way, this is amazing and its live.
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE1FILogdUE
 
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Well my music taste is pretty all over the place. Currently this is my fav: Bad quality, but only one I know of.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJW2m3QnS7w

To probably appeal to you guys more ummmm My all time favourite:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9YZIx1LKxE

Listen to that in HQ...10 times better.
 
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Bad Religion



Generator



No Control



Anesthesia

 
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Paint it Black by The Rolling Stones:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DP2VyquMAaM&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DP2VyquMAaM&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

How old are they again? They sound better than most younger bands out there...
 
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Rocket man by William Shatner

You read that right

 
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Office_Shredder said:
Rocket man by William Shatner

You read that right



I've seen it before. Its absolutely horrible.
 
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Quite possibly the best trumpet-playing I've ever heard:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WXgjzHSVDEA&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WXgjzHSVDEA&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
 
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Who likes some avant-garde metal?

Nosferatu does a hefty dance

 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weez-XgDqhQ
 
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An interesting case of popular music in video games...

This is the cinematic intro for a game called Borderlands with the song Aint No Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant.

 
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  • #1,050
Im going to say...

KID CUDI! I love kid cudis music not only because it relates to me, but the beat he has!

Here are some Kid Cudi songs:

1. Man on the moon

2. Super Boo

3.Persuit of Happiness

4.Heaven At night

5.My world

6.Follow me

7.Heart of a Lion

8.Embrace the Martian

9.Do it alone

10.Look up in the stars

THATS IT HOPE YOU GUYS WILL TRY THEM OUT AND ENJOY :)
 

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