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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Adyssa said:
Great song. :) I've heard of these guys before, but I haven't dug very deep, I might do so now. I like your comment about crying even though you don't understand all the words. I love how music can resonate with a person like that. <3

Here's a song by elSigur Rós, a band from Iceland. I haven't the foggiest idea what they are singing about but they hit me right in the chest!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LeQN249Jqw

What is really weird, is that I posted my "best song" before I watched yours.

elSigur Rós, and Icelanders, rock my boat(s). :smile:
 
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  • #2,582
Video made for my brothers', Joel and Adam, 24th birthday about our dad, Ralph N. Grippo, who died Decemeber 1992 (he was buried on their 10th birthday). This song by Emerson, Lake & Palmer, he sang near the end of his cancer, except changing the lyrics in the chorus "Ooh, what a lucky man I am!"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFpXPu_7wE

:cry:
 
  • #2,583
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NFsTjkroJY

Parler à mon père!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d-bD1pR8HM

She!
 
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Gad said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyaJfp2WQE8&feature=related

A quarter past wonderful. :)

I adore this video! And a beautiful song :)
 
  • #2,585
dlgoff said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFpXPu_7wE

:cry:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoCO_1GcoV0

July, 1993...

:cry:

How do I get these both put on order, for my exit?
 
  • #2,586
my favorite version of stairway to heaven got taken off of youtube finally :(
 
  • #2,587
I'm fond of this one.
 
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  • #2,588
I really like Sigur Rós and the other was really nice too.
 
  • #2,589
SHISHKABOB said:
my favorite version of stairway to heaven got taken off of youtube finally :(

It makes me wonder-
which version?
 
  • #2,590
fuzzyfelt said:
It makes me wonder-
which version?

it had a picture of a big stair going into the sky all covered in grass and flowers and stuff, 12 million views, ended with a bunch of short bits of other various led zeppelin songs
 
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SHISHKABOB said:
it had a picture of a big stair going into the sky all covered in grass and flowers and stuff, 12 million views, ended with a bunch of short bits of other various led zeppelin songs

Nice, Shiskabob! I wonder which the other bunch of led zep songs were, too.
 
  • #2,593
Since we're on a rock/metal kick... I get all environmentally conscious when I listen to this. Dio's voice is incredible.

Black Sabbath - Children of the Sea

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJQQWbr4cXM
 
  • #2,594
My vote for best song of the 21st century so far.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=larU5S-r7pc

Emilie does all the singing and all the instruments. Unbelievable. Best solo act ever. And you haven't even heard her violin playing, which redefines the rock solo.

Second 21st century prize goes to Indonesia's Peterpan. Deepest groove ever, especially the two interlocking guitar players. Beautifully done. They have plenty of tunes like this. They even had a hit in India! when Bollywood stole one of their songs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PfC8bkDwXE

The title means "What's the Matter with You?" And yes, chess is popular in Indonesia.

I hardly ever listen to 20th century stuff anymore. If I did, it would be the Beatles. But why? I've heard it already.
 
  • #2,595
I adore Emilie Autumn for just being her... her style, attitude, etc... but for whatever reason I can't get into her music and I'm not sure why.
 
  • #2,596
I haven't been able to stop listening to this song lately.

Mind.In.A.Box - 8 Bits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEOLPDOKdtY
 
  • #2,597

I'd love you to want me

and here, the best "I'd really love to see you tonight"
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  • #2,598
Here's a song by Yppah. He's an interesting fellow. His music has a nice guitar based but electronically manipulated shoegaze kind of sound. He's from Texas. It's not the kind of music I associate with Texas, but it's nice to have your preconceptions adjusted. By the way, read his name backwards. :)

 
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  • #2,599
In honor of the new Prophet Haha, heehee, hoho...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxVkAhto0Ag
 
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I suppose, I should eventually, stop posting, this video.

But these, are the images, and music, of my life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN4Uu0OlmTg

Good night, and god bless you, good peeps.
 
  • #2,601
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60CxCXHa0eA
 
  • #2,602
Ivan Seeking said:
In honor of the new Prophet Haha, heehee, hoho...

Gotta love that Alex =D.
 
  • #2,603
I have 3 songs, I never get bored of them !


 
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  • #2,604
Moustique Moustique ah tu es un salaud...
 
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  • #2,605
I know I've posted this before, but I just heard Dave Brubeck died :frown:

Here he is on piano in 1959:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HUEiUOCLeI

 
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  • #2,606
lisab said:
I know I've posted this before, but I just heard Dave Brubeck died :frown:

Here he is on piano in 1959:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HUEiUOCLeI



Maybe we should all https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzpnWuk3RjU
 
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  • #2,607
I saw Brubeck with two sons, and Jerry Mulligan on sax, back in college. The ticket cost me $1.50. Thank the land-grant progenitors for student activity funds!
 
  • #2,608
turbo said:
I saw Brubeck with two sons, and Jerry Mulligan on sax, back in college. The ticket cost me $1.50. Thank the land-grant progenitors for student activity funds!
I use to watch these guys for about the same cost. And later did do some partying with Robbie; as he was a good friend of the piano player in our little band.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCYIiHAhIdo
 
  • #2,609
"Three to Get Ready" is the first tune on the "Time Out" album. It alternates between 3/4 and 4/4 time and 'sort of' prepares you for the more unconventional time signatures to follow like 9/8 and 5/4. I really like Brubeck's restrained piano solo here. He does move into some heavy block chords late in the solo, but not too excessively. It all works very nicely with Paul Desmond's great lyrical alto sax. Paul died prematurely in 1977 of lung cancer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVCx5AA_usQ

Here's one of my favorite "old" songs. I've never heard Brubeck do this haunting melody before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaVDhchMmyw
 
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I stumbled across this version of Brubeck/Desmond's "Take Five" by Brittni Paiva (who I've never heard of before). I thought 'some amateur's video', but I was curious so I listened. Some amateur! She looks to be 15 but she is actually 23 now. No Wiki article yet, but she deserves one. She plays the ukulele (another reason not to listen,...until you listen). I think this is worth a double post.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tNdNFACU00

http://worldmusiccentral.org/2010/08/23/ukulele-fire/
 
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