What is the Best Saxophone Song?

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SUMMARY

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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In your eyes by Peter Gabriel

 
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  • #1,087
Ah, theme songs! I can't find a high-quality version of it, but Bob James' instrumental "Angela" was the best TV theme song ever. Remember Taxi?
 
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I used to listen to this before Soccer games to "get ready". Needless to say I was teased for not choosing Heavy Metal or Rap. To each his own, eh?

Something about when the drums come in on this song still gives me the chills to this day and makes me want to buy a pair of cleats. :smile:

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Dembadon said:
Something about when the drums come in on this song still gives me the chills to this day and makes me want to buy a pair of cleats. :smile:
Makes me want to get back behind a drum kit again. I had a wonderful set of Fibes drums with a to-die-for Fibes snare and Zildjians all around. All vintage stuff that I picked up here and there. For a couple of years I played that kit with a nice brass snare until one day an older drummer came into jam, and fell in love with it. He asked if I would trade the little brass snare for a Fibes snare that would match my kit. I couldn't say "yes" fast enough.

Little secret - all the years that Buddy Rich was pulling in endorsement money by playing Ludwig drums, he was using a Fibes snare drum. Ludwig could not come up with a snare that good, and Buddy wouldn't budge.
 
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While this technically isn't a song, it's still shows my favorite guitar player of all time, Danny Gatton, doing what he does best: blending jazz, blues, and rockabilly together to make amazing music. I wish I could've seen him live. :frown:

It's worth watching all the way through. :approve:

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Virtuoso! Get the Danny Gatton Anthology if you don't have it. I have a good friend who is great at blending country bends and licks with jazz, but he doesn't have that rockabilly drive like Danny did.
 
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something to listen to while working on my 'theory of everything'



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blame it on arildno.

(and my third grade violin teacher... ;)
 
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guitar and sax at around 2:45 --hmmm!
 
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I could listen to Neil play the drums all day long, especially in Tom Sawyer.

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take it easy baby!



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it changed, doesn't it?


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The only time I feel at ease...



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able to leap through "negative squared time"
 
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I always thought this was a stupid sappy song from the sixties.

It's obvious now, that I never really listened, and didn't understand what the song was about.




If only life had subtitles, so we'd known what the hell was going on.
 
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I love their harmonies!
 
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Are you getting cabin fever yet?


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...well, at least those of us in the northern climates...
 
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  • #1,103
anything by soulja boy. he's good.
 
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Great song by Nina Simone used in a game I bought recently.

 
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rewebster said:
something to listen to while working on my 'theory of everything'

I've always been impressed with that band's very tight integration between bass, lead, and percussion. They were just singing on the same sheet of music!
 
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Does anyone here remember The Singing Nun?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZupHlrSDwc
 
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a song for Haiti


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  • #1,108
Ivan, the Singing Nun{s} were the scariest group ever.
 
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hypatia said:
Ivan, the Singing Nun{s} were the scariest group ever.

Do you mean, the scariest after the PF Sisters?

My mother LOVED the singing nun. Of course, we were VERY Catholic at the time.
 

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