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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OmCheeto said:
I always blamed my love of Vivaldi on the fact that I started playing violin at the age of 8.

But I'm enamored by all stringed aficionados.

I often wonder where the appreciation of music comes from, from non-musically trained people. I can only imagine that it stimulates a different part of their brains.

When I hear Vivaldi, my brain dances. :smile:

I think that's what Vivaldi wanted your brain to do. It's interesting that many can appreciate good music, but relatively few can make good music.
 
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Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma in L.A. 1994.
I've never seen a better performance of this; make sure you watch his face, especially near the end.

Pure frission.

 
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AJKing said:
Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma in L.A. 1994.
I've never seen a better performance of this; make sure you watch his face, especially near the end.

Pure frission.



Very impressive, but I have to say I'm not an opera fan. No criticism of opera intended. I just never got into it.
 
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Do we have any old Tomita fans? While taking a fair amount of artistic license he did "The Planets", by Holst, on a synthesizer. It was quite a unique undertaking at the time. Here is one track - Venus, the Bringer of Peace.

This is electronic music from 1976, kids.

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

Jupiter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDFocqYSrfE
 
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I hope everyone is having a heavenly day (metaphorically speaking, of course :biggrin:)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lCcirAiA9w

 
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  • #2,556
Here is an oldie that has hung on. Stephen Hawking might even like it.

 
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OMG! Listen to Jackie now. This interview and performance is from last week. Just listen to the depth and richness her voice has acquired over the last year. She does one of our favorites songs :approve: but seems to be struggling with the timing a bit. I've noticed that she struggles sometimes when the orchestra isn't live and she has adjust for tempo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDESTjBNFGE
 
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Best Trumpet mouth solo EVER! If you close your eyes you can not tell the difference!

 
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Massar Egbari

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmkQx9QdmWE

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

Massar Egbari - Addef


Massar Egbari - Ana Haweet


Egyptian Rock band from Alexandria that presents songs about social problems in a mix of rock, jazz and blues with an oriental touch presenting some of the most unique music in Egypt.
 
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Finally figure out that problem you were stumped on?

Victory-Punch-Dance to Guiseppe Verdi's Dies Irae


Best served loud.
 
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Until 1:30 she sang this song while a little girl, then comes the dazzling mature voice of hers, singing the same song. Absolutely mellifluous. Not to mention the lyrics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dplPa1o7wc&feature=related&noredirect=1
 
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Duffy, Warwick Avenue

A much better song than "Mercy" IMHO.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhZ5-L9znt8
 
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U2 - Gloria - from their second album, October, in 1981.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GyTdo1nGO0

It was one of their lowest charting singles, but I like the guitar riffs.
 
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Speaking of Gloria, our little band use to play this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpaKQt4NqdA
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TELtdqux-Mc
 
  • #2,567
I'm sure that i have posted this before, but this duet between Vince Gill and Allison Krause is so sweet, and it just popped up on my CD carousel.

 
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turbo said:
I'm sure that i have posted this before, but this duet between Vince Gill and Allison Krause is so sweet, and it just popped up on my CD carousel.


I didn't realize you enjoyed country too.
 
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dlgoff said:
I didn't realize you enjoyed country too.
Oh, yeah! When I was a kid, my great-uncle would often come up to the house and ask me if I wanted to go for a ride. We would go up to the top of a high hill. We would tune in the AM radio to Wheeling West Virginia and listen to 50's country. He would buy me a bottle of Coke and buy himself a couple of bottles of Dawson or other cheap ale. We'd sit there, and enjoy the tunes.

Got to wait longer than daylight so that AM could get through.
 
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Actually, when I was a kid, I was vacillating between Nashville country and the stuff being put out by Johnny Cash and others, which was more rock-a-billy. I'm older than dirt.
 
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Kimbra - Good Intent

 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j7NZ-6Ux0U&feature=related
 
  • #2,573
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl6sBJIjOj8

my mom used to play this song and others by Ben Folds Five in the car when I was much younger. I've found that it evokes some seriously powerful memories of just... sitting in a car driving through town at night with all the lights and people out doing stuff.

That's what I really love about music: how it can evoke such strangely powerful memories and emotions.
 
  • #2,574
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpq1kw3MXcE

because the search function on facebook sucks, and I couldn't remember my newest grandnephews name a bit of a while ago.

This song, although I can't understand all of the words, makes me want to cry.

A happy kind of cry though. I only cry when I'm happy. :smile:
 
  • #2,575
I just recently "discovered" this song listening to last.fm radio and I've had it on repeat all night. So gorgeous.

Don McLean - Babylon:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTnspbSjKVc
 
  • #2,576
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGwIXG3fzWs&feature=related
 
  • #2,577
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU4exOoCHkI

If I cry a thousand tears./
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyaJfp2WQE8&feature=related

A quarter past wonderful. :)
 
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OmCheeto said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpq1kw3MXcE

This song, although I can't understand all of the words, makes me want to cry.

A happy kind of cry though. I only cry when I'm happy. :smile:

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 Sigur 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
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pow30OecSkg​
 
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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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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 :)
 
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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?
 
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my favorite version of stairway to heaven got taken off of youtube finally :(
 
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I'm fond of this one.
 
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I really like Sigur Rós and the other was really nice too.
 
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SHISHKABOB said:
my favorite version of stairway to heaven got taken off of youtube finally :(

It makes me wonder-
which version?
 
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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.
 
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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
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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
 
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I'd love you to want me

and here, the best "I'd really love to see you tonight"
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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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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.
 

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