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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I was never a huge fan of Dire Straits' "You and Your Friend" until I heard their live version. Here it is. Probably Knopfler's best guitar tone ever - laid back and perfectly timed and nuanced. I can approach his tone with my rig, but I'll need a serious talent transplant before I can pull off the rest.

 
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turbo-1 said:
I was never a huge fan of Dire Straits' "You and Your Friend" until I heard their live version. Here it is. Probably Knopfler's best guitar tone ever - laid back and perfectly timed and nuanced. I can approach his tone with my rig, but I'll need a serious talent transplant before I can pull off the rest.



Watching Knopfler play is a true enjoyment.

Another great song.
 
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Rakim - My Melody - (Note that this is not a music video, but just the song with a bunch of images)

One of the greatest hip-hop songs of all time! Clever and complex song!
 
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With every breath I can make, I will say that this is a really, really great song:
 
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And now for something completely different :biggrin:

Yundi Li Brings Power to Liszt's Piano Concerto No.1
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9451775

Weekend Edition Sunday, April 8, 2007 · It took Franz Liszt 26 years to compose his Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in E flat Major.

But his long years of off-and-on composition paid off. The work, which is said to have been modeled after Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, went on to become a staple on the concert calendar.

This week, the National Symphony Orchestra gave three performances of the concerto, featuring pianist Yundi Li. Since winning first prize at the 2000 Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw at 18, he has become a much in-demand performer around the world.
Yundi Li performs Franz Liszt's Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No.1 in E flat major.
 
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The music is cute, too. :smile:
 
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I haven't followed this thread but I rate some of the songs by Simon and Garfunkel as the best ever. 'Sounds of silence' and 'Bridge over troubled waters' come to my mind. Has their songs been mentioned in this thread?
 
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It is, however, permissible to double-mention songs in this thread.
 
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arildno said:
That's a great song!
But Faith Brown's version isn't bad, either..:wink:


:smile: I only just spotted this
 
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For ANZAC Day, 25th April
The Pogues
 
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A band that i have come appreciate a lot recently, is The Doors. I love their lyrics, Morrison's voice and instrumental arrangements.



marlon
 
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I have also been a great fan of Serge Gainsbourg (French singer/songwriter). Probably he is not well known in the USA but in Europe he still is very famous. He has very beautiful lyrics, IMO :



This is probably his most famous song. I think you will all know this :




And, he was also famous for, err, his "honesty and being straightforeward"... :



marlon
 
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i like retro remixes of SID tunes.

:)
 
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#41 + Sojourn of Arjuna by Dave Matthews Band + Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. It's maybe not the best performance from DMB, but #41 is an amazingly rich song, and I'm finally starting to appreciate how awesome Béla Fleck and the Flecktones are. (Am I the only one who finds Béla's hands totally hot?) It's worth the 30 minutes.
(part 1)
(part 2)
(part 3)

Here is a recent shorter version of #41 with just Dave and Tim Reynolds.



In My Life à la Dave Matthews at "Come Together" Lennon tribute a few weeks after 9/11. It's very special, methinks.



The Stone Dave solo on Charlie Rose. This is one of my favorite performances by anyone ever.
 
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Something from my time.

Spirit - I Got A Line On You


Spirit - Mr. Skin


Spirit - Nature's Way
 
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Can you identify the young singer from the Spencer Davis group?

 
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One of the most beautiful songs from the most beautiful album by the most beautiful band with the most beautiful haircuts to ever walk this planet:



"one day this chalk outline will circle this city" mmmmmm I am in love with their music
My favorite video out this moment. so simple... but great great great video. from a band that has been pretty lame and emo until now, but their new album is killer, out of nowhere: killer album. the song is even science related, yes, they indeed rhymed "entropy" haha yes


Amazing Zappa song, amazing video. amazing. — warning: operating a vehicle or heavy machinery after watching video is not recommended.


and last but not least...



:bugeye: being that gorgeous should not be legal...
... I'm told there's music to go along with her videos? ... all I know is I never thought I'd ever find a naked robot dancing inside a giant triangle attractive before.
 
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for the hard rock fans, you can't miss filter's "hey man nice shot".

now that the smokes gone
and the air ways are clear
those who were right there
got a new kinda fear
you'd fight and you were right but they were just too strong
they'd stick it in your face and let you smell what they consider wrong
thats why i say hey man nice shot
what'a good shot man


for the mello fans there is peace orchestra's "the man"

there isn't much for lyrics except what sounds like a recorded phone call of a spanish guy at the end
http://www.radioblogclub.com/open/9...Peace Orchestra & Gotan Project - The Man

and "who am i" that's even more mello
http://www.radioblogclub.com/open/31210/peace_orchestra_who_am_i/Peace orchestra_who am i

another one of my favorites is left field's "swords". i could only find it on this anime video
as with all anime, this video contains graphic dismembering
 
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Pink Floyd - Shine On You Crazy Diamond
 
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Boogie Down Productions - My Philosophy
Stereo MC's - Elevate My Mind
Slick Rick - Children's Story

me likey!
 
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as a professor i always liked pink floyd's "teacher! leave those kids alone!" the wall?
 
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light_bulb said:
Boogie Down Productions - My Philosophy
Stereo MC's - Elevate My Mind
Slick Rick - Children's Story

me likey!

Right on! Though I must admit I have never heard the second song.edit... I did find a youtube link to it though: Elevate My Mind:
 
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My current favorite Who - Reign O'er Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBs8taB0vWU&mode=related&search=
The Pearl Jam Version of the same song. Not as good in my opinion. It feels like it is meant to be more raw and grainy, but is actually more... composed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fgMXef0MJk&mode=related&search=

One of my favorite local bands in the Phoenix area, the Ghetto Cowgirl
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=17925054

Some old favorites

Bauhaus - Bella Lugosi's Dead
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq2RXSboWMs&mode=related&search=

Dio - Holy Diver
 
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brand new QOTSA video! yay! ... well, no the best song ever, but still pretty sick.



(warning, graphic dining)
 
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Huckleberry said:
Dio - Holy Diver


hahaha YES!
this is in fact the greatest song ever.

this is such an awesome song to cover, me and my buddies always do. a correction though, it's not "holy diver" it's

HOLLY DIVAH! mmGZEEAH!
 
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Evo said:
10 cc - I'm not in love (funny song)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ3CtePvcDE&mode=related&search=
I was reminded of this song when I heard a version of it played by a local Phoenix band Gloritone. I hadn't heard it since the 80's. I like this song. Your link seems to be dead. Here's a new one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo40aTe_3JM&mode=related&search=

Lately I'm more into bands like Wolfmother and Saliva

Wolfmother - Woman
http://music.aol.com/video/woman/wolfmother/1668334
Saliva - Always
http://www.webratsmusic.com/video-8114-always.php
 
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moe darklight said:
hahaha YES!
this is in fact the greatest song ever.

this is such an awesome song to cover, me and my buddies always do. a correction though, it's not "holy diver" it's

HOLLY DIVAH! mmGZEEAH!

It is good, but I like rainbow in the dark better!
 
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radou said:
Black Sabbath - Planet Caravan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6Q1NlJXTD8"

Testament - The Legacy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96hWg3iFp5A"

Pantera - Cemetery Gates

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3T4sr8RSC4"

Cemetery Gates is my favorite Pantera song.

Here's some songs I wouldn't mind singing at a karaoke bar.

Styx - Renegade

Radiohead - Creep (clean version, not my favorite version. It's almost like he was pissed at not singing the song he wanted to sing. This version lacks the spirit of the original, but what can you do.)

Chris De Burgh - Lady in Red (sue me)

The Animals - House of the Rising Sun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ5axe65Ap8&mode=related&search=
Eric Clapton (& Mark Knopfler) Wonderful Tonight
 
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what I'm playing right now:

Ozzy Osbourne - Mr. Crowley
 
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Huckleberry said:
Chris De Burgh - Lady in Red (sue me)
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i remember that song when it came out, had a little radio in the bed with me, comes back like crystal o:)
 
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Motorhead - Ace Of Spades

and for fun :-p
 

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Huckleberry said:
Dio - Holy Diver
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.
 
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Don't specially like the video, but couldn't find anything better. It's the theme from the movie American Beauty, composed by Thomas newman.

It makes shivers go through my entire body every single time I listen to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYEOzBZ51QI"
 
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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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