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101 Awesome Songs!
Okay! As per the 101 books thread, post a song that you think people must hear and your reasons why. Post only one song at a time please. You can post as often as you like but someone different must post first. I'll keep a list of songs here so people can see what's already been suggested.
Off we go! Page 1 (post #1-#16) 1. Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley cover (orig. Leonard Cohen) 2. Thick as a Brick - Jethro Tull 3. Runaway Train - Soul Asylum 4. God Damn the Sun - Dresden Dolls cover (orig. Swans) 5. Rejoice in the Sun - Joan Baez 6. Clumsy - Our Lady Peace 7. Radioactive - Lindsey Stirling cover (orig. Imagine Dragons) 8. Rainbow Connection - Kermit the Frog 9. Truman Sleeps - Philip Glass 10. Free - Omnia 11. Nothing Else Matters - Apocalyptica cover (orig. Metallica) 12. Blackheart - Two Steps From Hell 13. The Show Must Go On - Queen 14. Tonight We Ride - Unleash the Archers 15. The Greatest Adventure, The Ballad of The Hobbit- Glenn Yarbrough 16. The Long Song - Doctor Who Page 2 (post #17 - #32) 17. Through the Fire and Flames - DragonForce 18. Rise - Shapes & Colors 19. Again - Yu ?? 20. Ievan's Polkka - ?? 21. Hellfire - Tony Jay 22. Better - Cat and the Menagerie 23. Zombie - The Cranberries 24. The Sound of Silence Disturbed cover (orig. Simon and Garfunkel) 25. Lightning Crashes - Live 26. Wrong Side of Heaven - Five Finger Death Punch 27. Blumenkranz - Kill la Kill soundtrack (post 30 for specific link) 28. The Voice - Celtic Woman 29. Take me to Church - Hozier Page 3 (Post #33 - #48) 30. Setting Sail, Coming Home - Bastion OST 31. S.O.B - Nathaniel Rateliff & Night Sweats 32. Fast car - tracy chapman 33. Miss Jackson - Panic!At The Disco 34. One Headlight - The Wallflowers 35. Neon Pegasus - Parry Gripp 36. Fear Not this Night - Guild Wars 2 soundtrack, Jeremy Soule, ftr. Asja Kadrić 37. Thought Contagion - Muse 38. All the King's Horses - Karmina 39. Black Is The Color - Christy Moore 40. Rock N' Roll Suicide - David Bowie 41. Hallelujah - Pentatonix cover Page 4 (Post #49 - ) 42. We Built this City - Starship 43. Another One Bites the Dust - Queen 44. I Don't Like Mondays - The Boomtown Rats =========== 1. "Halleluja" - Leonard Cohen This song has been covered to death, but the original is by Leonard Cohen. Most people probably know it from Rufus Wainwright's version in Shrek, but my favourite cover is by Jeff Buckley. The original song is almost spoken in it's delivery, and it quite long. Buckley added more emotion to it, I felt, and Wainwright's version dropped the pauses and lingers to make the song more smooth and melodic. K.D. Land also sang a rendition at the 2010 Olympics closing ceremonies with some of the words changed and I think gave yet another feel to it. This is easily in the running for my favourite song ever. It's one of those pieces that I can put on and I don't dance or anything, but just stop whatever I'm doing and just listen. |
2. "Thick as a Brick" -- Jethro Tull
Not even sure where to begin. It's a glorious, absurd 42-minute deconstruction of concept albums in classic rock. The song's irony and refusal to be about *anything* -- all the while seeming to explore themes of the social necessity of war, the passage from youth to adulthood and the bequeathal of cultural mores from one generation to the next -- is a wonderful troll of pretty much anyone who ever listened to it. Even the fake newspaper that came with the original album was a masterpiece of subtle humor. It is by far the most complex song I've ever encountered, the way the music adapts itself to fit the winding and wheeling peculiarities of the lyrics. There's really nothing like it. It fulfills the essential task of a deconstruction by stripping away the curtains of convention and commenting via the absence of commentary. An astonishingly intricate piece of music. I couldn't possibly count how many times I've listened to it, it's been something I've always returned to since first hearing it some 14 or 15 years ago. Even if the meaning of it seems obscure the first (few dozen) times you listen to it, there's always that sense that there is *something* being said, and I'm honestly doubtful I've even scratched the surface in my attempts to analyze it. |
3. "Runaway Train" - Soul Asylum
One I always remembered from my early school days and had to dig up to get the name of it. It's a pleasant song to listen to. I don't think there's any particular deeper meaning to it, it's fairly straight forward, but it's a song that I feel a lot of younger or troubled people can identify with. If I were to plot it, I suppose I would say it's the thoughts of a youth running away from home. At the end of the music video were pictures of people that had gone missing, and a number to call for information. |
4. God Damn the Sun -- Swans
This is the single most depressing thing I have ever heard, and I love every second of it. Michael Gira has an incredible talent for writing soul-crushing lyrics and his droning, drawling lamentations are nothing but brutally honest. I listen to this whenever I'm feeling down, it doesn't necessarily cheer me up but it resonates in a way no other song I know does. There can be art in suffering. |
Rejoice in the Sun -- Joan Baez
This is a song that never fails to get me in the heart. It is little known, and I had an extremely difficult time finding it outside of it's YouTube version. It is powerful because it is true about the cycle of life and death, and is about hope in spite of destruction. It is a song of mournful innocence. It is used in the film Silent Running, where humanity has reached the point where nature is no longer needed and the people have ceased creative progress and exploration...and they are about to destroy the last of the forests as a sort of final emphasis on the point. This scene, after the command is given to destroy the last space biodome, illustrates it well. In comparison to other "Flower-child/60's/70's" songs (Like Blowing in the Wind and The Times They Are A-Changin) I believe it to be both encompassing and slightly better, despite it being shorter. |
6. "Clumsy" - Our Lady Peace
There are a number of songs I could think of from this band, such as "Life" or "Innocent," which lean more towards the supportive end of the spectrum for the band but going with this one. I think it's a well put together song, from the perspective of someone who has no idea about such things. I'm not entirely certain how to interpret this song. The songs I've heard from Our Lady Peace can vary from harsh or mocking to understanding and supportive. I think "Clumsy" falls somewhere in the middle, though I suppose it depends on the state of mind of the listener at the time. |
7. Radioactive cover by Lindsey Stirling
A split of the Orginal and LS Cover LS & Pentatonix official video The song itself is pretty new and extremely popular but Lindsey Stirling put her own spin on it and god the ear porn. I love the song and have listened to both the split and her solo version multiple times it is like great classical music but it is new music. She is a newer artist and I love that a a classic violinist is getting such great coverage. |
8. The Rainbow Connection
I love Kermit. This is just a classic song. It's a hippie song I know, but when I'm feeling depressed I love to listen to this song to really get the cheering up mood. This song is good for kids and adults. The Muppets are an icon, Kermit is their leader. They stand for laughter, friendship and joy. These are all idea everyone should get behind. |
Truman Sleeps By Philip Glass
Truman Sleeps By Philip Glass Phillp Glass is one of my favorite composers. In terms of instrumentals, like Danny Elfman majority of his work is found in movies as part of the sound track. To me he has a distinctive sound through his instrumentals. However I feel as though Philip has an uncanny ability to bring about empathic moments without being quirky and macabre. His music while using similar rifts, does not sound like a blatant copy of its self represented. It just sounds wonderful and it is very soothing if you want something to relax too. |
10.Free - Omnia
Warning - they do curse. "Free" explains the concept of creative individuality. To be truly free of limitations on oneself, would lead to a more lackadaisical style, as this song is. There would be nothing to push, and nothing to restrain. In such a situation, you really just have do be you - do what you want - play with your toys - and not care what others think...and I believe the song should be shared. As a note, this song and another, Toys in the Attic, incorporate worn-out phrases in the lyrics, but not in a manner that tires the song or the music. |
11. Nothing Else Matters - Apocalyptica cover (orig. Metallica)
I have this song here because I think that it's a beautiful song when done with the cellos, but also because I think that it shows what's to be found in rock and/or metal music. I like metal and rock, but it can sound like mush if one doesn't have an ear for it. |
12. Blackheart -- Two Steps From Hell
I've yet to come across any other song that gives off the same vibe as Blackheart does. The first time I listened to it, I was really looking for something darker, so the beginning didn't impress me. But it builds up, and the whole flow is just really, really great. (Also that violin solo. Holy shit.) |
13. "The Show Must Go On" - Queen
Anything by Queen, really, but I'll pick this one for the moment. It appears in Moulin Rouge for those who have seen the film. Not sure how to describe it except that it's Queen. If you don't know who that is then go find something. "Bohemian Rhapsody" is probably the most famous. If one wants to look for more in this song besides the lyrics and sound, (which are good enough for me, really) one might consider how this song fits within the context of Freddy Mercury's life. He had (I think) been diagnosed with AIDS at the time the song was performed. |
I made a list of my favorite motivational/anti-depressant songs on FB, so I'll post them here one by one.
I suppose I'll start off with "Tonight We Ride", by Unleash the Archers: "Hold on to this moment for all time I didn't really like this song the first time I heard it -- it's pretty "modern" metal, sure, but it does a good job in mixing in pretty strong allusions to older metal, which I'm not a big fan of. What really hooked me in, though, were the lyrics (and also because Brittney Slayes probably has the best female scream/growl I have ever heard in any metal band). ...I'd like to think the reason behind my love for the lyrics is hopefully self-explanatory. |
15. The Greatest Adventure, The Ballad of The Hobbit
Performed by Glenn Yarbrough. Not sure if that's the formal title, but that's the one I found. "Awesome" is not really the word for this song. Perhaps "cute," or "charming," "magical" maybe. I'm pretty sure I was annoyed with the vocalist as a kid but it's one of those songs that has stuck with me for years, as I still watch the movie even today. This song is the main theme for the Rankin/Bass 1977 cartoon of "The Hobbit," and will always be The Hobbit in my not-book. The lyrics are simple but effective, and the tune is pleasant. |
16. The Long Song Doctor Who
The Long Song This is one of the first songs one gets to hear with the current Companion, Clara "Oswin" Oswald. It's one of my favorites from the series, and I can kind of play it on the piano, so there's that. :) |
17. Through the Fire and Flames, by DragonForce
So far away we wait for the day That beginning riff. That solo. Also, seriously, the lyrics. This song gets me going. (This is the second in my list of motivational songs.) |
18. Rise by Shapes & Colors
There are so many songs I could list off by this band, but this is one of my favorites by them. They are a band that started up near my home town, and one of the bands members I've had the pleasure of working beside. This band loves they're rock and faster-paced music, and this songs describes them perfectly. It's just a really good song to sit and jam to, and its got some awesome lyrics. I tend to listen to this band a lot when I need inspiration as it always gets my mind to start rolling. I wasted half my life just idling by And it's killing me inside It's killing me inside That I wasted all this time wondering why My poker face is showing But I'm really only folding underneath |
Again - Yu
I like anime openings.. XP the one for FMA Brotherhood is good. |
Ievan's Polkka - Loituma
An internet classic, apparently. There is a Korpiklaani version as well. All about how Polka and dance breaks down pious chastity but not the concept of lasting love...to my understanding. |
21. Hellfire - (The Hunchback of Notre Dame) performed by Tony Jay
I'm on the fence a little here, since it's not my favourite piece of music really, but it's a powerful song I think, and surprisingly Disney, given the topic. It illustrates what I think is a significant failing among people; shifting blame onto an object or person, when the problem is their own. "It's not my fault, that in God's plan He made the Devil so much stronger than a man." The actor also sounds really cool. ;) |
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EDIT: Need more stuff here! I'm getting a backlog in my head of song ideas. |
22. Better - Cat and the Menagerie
Better It is a song about continuing on. The song doesn't really involve specific instances, other than referencing thoughts common in deep depression. It is very strong and encouraging, and sort of how I got through last year. Now, saying "brighten up kid, It'll get better" alone isn't usually something that tends to help me - more "it is worth the attempt" and all. I feel this song covers both, along with the idea that if you are in a bad enough place, you may as well keep trying - not much else to lose in the immediate sense. |
23. Zombie - The Cranberries
Took some time to get used to the vocalist for Cranberries, and I was never a fan or her breathy style to start but I quite like this song. The song itself deals with the conflict in Northern Ireland (or so it looks) and the video is eerie and powerful. Not really sure what to say about it as I think the song speaks best for itself. Zombie |
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"FMA"is "Full Metal Alchemist" I'm assuming? |
No enough people posting music!
Just heard this when someone posted and it's pretty darn cool. I like the original song, and I used to listen to Disturbed now and then back in school. It's interesting to me to hear metal singers actually sing, where you can really hear their voice. Another example is Slipkot's Corey Taylor singing "Bother." 24. "The Sound of Silence" cover by Disturbed (orig. Simon and Garfunkel) The original deserves to be on here, too. Breaking my rules again, but no one is posting! bah! Espy! What happened to your playlist you were going to put up a song at a time? Maybe I shall revise: Please wait until someone else someone else posts before you post another song, or if it's been around a week since the last post. There.:) |
Well fine then!
25. Lightning Crashes - Live Been hearing this song on the radio a fair bit recently. The lyrics were a little curious at first (haven't heard a song before that makes mention of a placenta) but I like the tone and the build up. Never really heard too much from Live outside the "Throwing Copper" album. |
Going by the views, this is just a really popular song I've never heard of, but it came up on youtube the other day and it's good, so here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_l4Ab5FRwM |
Oh sure! Leave me to hunt down all the info!
;) EDIT: Oh hey, I've heard of these guys. EDIT EDIT: Wow. That will be 26, then. |
Blumenkranz - Kill la Kill soundtrack (specifically this version : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j0GeEmkrEA)
This is essentially the villains theme in the series but it's not like typical villain themes in that it's quite melodic. This is one of my favourite anime series and I personally think this has one of the best soundtracks all together too, but this track always stands out to me. |
The Voice - Celtic Woman
This is a very powerful song with simple lyrics. It sort of is one of those songs that binds a people to the land they live on and the common history they share. It also holds a spiritual and naturalistic appeal to me. |
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And one more. 29. Take me to Church - Hozier Very fond of this song, and I actually don't mind some of the other stuff I've heard from the artist, either. I first heard through the radio, and generally liked the sound and mood before I became familiar with the lyrics. The song is apparently anti-religion and takes the approach that rules and such that religions impose actually work against humanity's natural compassion and desire to love. If you are interested in the meaning or not, it's still a good song. |
Setting Sail, Coming Home -- Bastion OST
I'll post about why it's a good song later; gtg to class. EDIT: Okay, so. This is the finale/credits track for Bastion, which I only just got around to playing a few days ago (how dare I, right?!) and kind fell in love with the art. Setting Sail, Coming Home merges the two vocal tracks in the game's OST, and somehow is able to tell a story with really simple lyrics. |
Someone posted! Yay! I put this in another thread but I want to add it to the list. I love it.
31. "S.O.B." - Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats The gist of the song is essentially, "F*** it." It's so fun! :) I play Bastion. I recently picked up the game maker's set with Transistor, because it came with the soundtrack for both game. Haven't heard all of it yet, but it is good music. |
32. Fast car - tracy chapman
I like the story of this song. It really sounds great |
35. Miss Jackson by Panic!At The Disco
I like the craziness and the song itself lol |
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34. One Headlight - The Wallflowers This was my study album back in high school, but I still quite like this song. Thinking about it because I heard it on the radio today while driving from class. A good song with mellow guitar and good bass, too. |
I'm gonna throw something really off the wall into the mix and say:
Neon Pegasus by Parry Gripp One of my friends got me hooked on it. It's kind of silly and childish/whimsical, but has a really great message at the end. I listen to it on repeat when I'm feeling down and it always makes me feel a little better. |
36. Fear Not this Night - Guild Wars 2 soundtrack, Jeremy Soule, ftr. Asja Kadrić
All over this song right now, and go back to it a lot. I love the way it sounds; it's one of those songs I can just put on repeat and just listen to. I find the lyrics a little curious as it sort of feel depressing and hopeful at the same time. The world sucks, but things might still be okay. |
Breaking my own rules again. I’ll just put the next song in etween the last two, but thread needs going again! I’ll edit this properly when I’m not confined to my phone.
#? “Thought Contagion” Apparently I like Muse. My anxiety riddled brain and artistic sensibilities are all over this song right now. Plus theramin. |
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