Epic Songs. (dance, funk, albums, miles davis, pink floyd)

lucifer_sam · 11-02-2008, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

I was trying to provide a possible counter argument within my statement...and failed. I will say that 'Epic' has not stood the test of time well at all.

Unfortunately, I have to agree. Mike Patton's delivery in that song simply makes him sound like a bad version of Anthony Kiedis. Sucks, because the rest of the song (and album) is great. To be honest, funk metal hasn't stood the test of time well at all.

jackhammer · 11-02-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lucifer_sam

Unfortunately, I have to agree. Mike Patton's delivery in that song simply makes him sound like a bad version of Anthony Kiedis. Sucks, because the rest of the song (and album) is great. To be honest, funk metal hasn't stood the test of time well at all.

I saw FNM twice on the real thing tour and they were simply awesome but 'Epic' sounds forced somehow. The album as a whole is still great. Living Color still sound pretty good and Fishbones' 'Truth and Soul' album has dated well too.

lucifer_sam · 11-02-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

I saw FNM twice on the real thing tour and they were simply awesome but 'Epic' sounds forced somehow. The album as a whole is still great. Living Color still sound pretty good and Fishbones' 'Truth and Soul' album has dated well too.

I tried to go, but my diapers kept riding up on me.

I still grew up hearing From Out of Nowhere and Epic on the radio.

Rage Against the Machine · 11-02-2008, 07:22 PM

Jane Doe- Converge
All of Eluvium's "Copia", specifically Prelude For Time Feelers and Indoor Swimming at the Space Station.
The Birth and Death of Day- Explosions In the Sky
Women Who Love Men Who Love Drugs- Oceansize

~~Farfisa~~ · 11-02-2008, 05:19 PM

The only 10+ minute song I can think of at the moment.
"Suicide" - Spacemen 3

pt. 1

pt. 2

Fruitonica · 11-02-2008, 05:42 PM

It can go either way, sometimes you get a great jam esque feeling and sometimes it just turns into half assed ambient crap. That's just talking about large instrumental segments, if the song can keep up lyrics throughout then I'm fine with it.

I love Voodoo Chile and (1983)A Merman I Should Be, because the guitar work never fails to hold my attention.

Hortz Fur Dehn Stekehn West by Magma also works extrememly well at almost ten, because of the evolution of the song throughout.

As with Starless by King Crimson which just relentlessly builds throughout the whole song. The album version is slightly longer than this.

Now for an example of failing, Cicatriz ESP by the Mars Volta starts off excellently before devolving into 4 minutes of spacey ambience and then picking up again. It really could have just kept going at near full pace. I still love the song, but it would have been better if it was a little less epic.

edit: Thanks Jackhammer.

~~Gross Horse~~ · 11-02-2008, 05:54 PM

Britney Spears - Gimme More
Miley Cirus - 7 Things
The Jonas Bros. - SOS
Tupac - Thug Angel

jackhammer · 11-02-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gross Horse

Britney Spears - Gimme More
Miley Cirus - 7 Things
The Jonas Bros. - SOS
Tupac - Thug Angel

The best list so far. Classics one and all.

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Originally Posted by lateralus

Heh I'm glad you approve!

I'm pretty sure nobody will have heard of the last two bands, because they are Australian and unfortunately slide under the radar. Cog and Karnivool are still pretty fresh onto the scene but for their 'age' they are both incredibly good and have some great prog stuff out there with really unique sounds - if anyone's interested, they are definitely worth a look! If I get the chance I'll try to post some links to albums :wink:

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Anteater · 11-02-2008, 06:58 PM

Achilles Last Stand - Led Zeppelin

dac · 11-02-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Gross Horse

Britney Spears - Gimme More
Miley Cirus - 7 Things
The Jonas Bros. - SOS
Tupac - Thug Angel

I think you left off "shake it" by Metro Station.

11-02-2008, 05:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fruitonica Pale and Wan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aus Posts: 917	It can go either way, sometimes you get a great jam esque feeling and sometimes it just turns into half assed ambient crap. That's just talking about large instrumental segments, if the song can keep up lyrics throughout then I'm fine with it. I love Voodoo Chile and (1983)A Merman I Should Be, because the guitar work never fails to hold my attention. Hortz Fur Dehn Stekehn West by Magma also works extrememly well at almost ten, because of the evolution of the song throughout. As with Starless by King Crimson which just relentlessly builds throughout the whole song. The album version is slightly longer than this. Now for an example of failing, Cicatriz ESP by the Mars Volta starts off excellently before devolving into 4 minutes of spacey ambience and then picking up again. It really could have just kept going at near full pace. I still love the song, but it would have been better if it was a little less epic. edit: Thanks Jackhammer. Last edited by Fruitonica; 11-02-2008 at 06:06 PM. Reason: u only need the code after =. the www etc can be deleted

11-02-2008, 07:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rage Against the Machine Jewish Cowboy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 632	Jane Doe- Converge All of Eluvium's "Copia", specifically Prelude For Time Feelers and Indoor Swimming at the Space Station. The Birth and Death of Day- Explosions In the Sky Women Who Love Men Who Love Drugs- Oceansize

11-02-2008, 05:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
~~Farfisa~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,773	The only 10+ minute song I can think of at the moment. "Suicide" - Spacemen 3 pt. 1 pt. 2

11-02-2008, 05:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
~~Gross Horse~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: vancouver island Posts: 43	Britney Spears - Gimme More Miley Cirus - 7 Things The Jonas Bros. - SOS Tupac - Thug Angel