OK I've been meaning to write this for ages but it never quite comes together so hopefully this time it will. I've been thinking about songs that have interested me. They're not necessarily my favourite songs of all time or even songs that I enjoyed, although I have really liked most of them, but they all have some quality which sticks out about them.
Riders on the Storm - The Doors
60s rock bands like The Who, The Animals, and The Doors really intrigued me by their use of Hammond organs and this epic song is one of the better examples. My other favourite would be the much heavier Won't Get Fooled Again by The Who. Two contrasting songs that really show off the capabilities of this instrument. I really want to learn how to play one!
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
Starts like an ordinary punk song but then suddenly changes to something completely different. And unlike most songs which do this each part is almost a standalone song - albeit rather short. The Beatles did a similar thing in A Day In The Life as well as Muse in United States of Eurasia.
Under The Bridge - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
I don't care what anyone says about Californication or Desecration Smile this is the Chillis best song ever. I love the way it mixes jazz chords and an R&B beat with rock and the constantly modulating choral ending is epic. I play this on the piano all the time and it sounds just as good.
Little Lion Man - Mumford & Sons
Interesting mix of alt and bluegrass. I would also list Nickel Creek but I can't think of a single one of their songs to put down - their all so interesting and different. Fake Plastic Trees - Radiohead
The Created Void - Underoath
Storms In Africa - Enya
Radio Ga Ga - Queen
To name a few. Let me know some songs that had something about them that really interested you.
Radio Ga Ga.. where Lady Gaga's name came from. That's all I know about that song.
ReplyDeleteI like Fake Plastic Trees.
dude Riders On The Storm is a mean song, forgot it existed, havnt listened to it in ages. Fake Plastic Trees is one of my favourites of all time. Thom Yorke at his absolute best.
ReplyDeleteAnd some would say Lady Gaga epitomizes Radio Ga Ga Laura lol. Oh and Jesse you should check out some of The Doors other stuff as well it's pretty epic. And for a heavier version check out The Who their one of my fav bands atm.
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