favorite epic songs...

[WildInTheWind]

I love epic songs. Songs that seem like they go on forever and it's good, because you never want them to stop. Ones that build up that anticipation, bring you to that point and back down again. I would have to say some of my favorites are:

The Rain Song (Zeppelin)
Shine on You Crazy Diamond (Pink Floyd)
LA Woman (Doors)

[Nixxxed]

How funny - I've been thinking about Meatloaf's "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" for the past few days... That thing goes on *forever*.

[ontheEdgeof17]

Don't shoot me but........



It's All Coming Back To Me Now - Celine Dion (love the unedited version)





...and of course Stevie's epic songs: Bella Donna, Wild Heart, Sara

[Miss Vicky]

Layla by Derek and the Dominoes

First you get that rockin' guitar driven sound, then it progresses into the piano solo at the end. Sigh. Gotta love it.

[WildInTheWind]

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

Layla by Derek and the Dominoes

First you get that rockin' guitar driven sound, then it progresses into the piano solo at the end. Sigh. Gotta love it.

I forgot about that one! I shouldn't have....I just put it on my epic songs CD That is why the epic songs topic was in my head this afternoon. Great song. Love it from beginning to end!

[amber]

Hmmm...well, meatloaf songs, like somebody already said. I always think of Wheel in the Sky, and More Than a Feeling (don't shoot me) as epic songs, but i'm not really sure if they are. They definitely have that cheesy good epic sound, to me. I think Magic Man has some epic qualities, as well.

[WildInTheWind]

I was just listening to Magic Man (a live version) and was thinking the same thing. I should have put that one on my CD, too.

[GypsySorcerer]

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

Layla by Derek and the Dominoes

First you get that rockin' guitar driven sound, then it progresses into the piano solo at the end. Sigh. Gotta love it.

Definitely.

I'd add "November Rain;" "The Devil Went Down to Georgia;" and, of course, "American Pie."

[WildInTheWind]

November Rain! I totally forgot about that one! I have to remember this stuff when I go to download songs. It seems like I get to a computer with DSL and forget everything!

[amber]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

Definitely.

I'd add "November Rain;" "The Devil Went Down to Georgia;" and, of course, "American Pie."

Devil went down, really? I guess so, it tells a story and all. Definitely on American Pie. that's like a super epic.

[Johnny Stew]

"Total Eclipse Of The Heart" - Bonnie Tyler
"It's All Coming Back To Me Now" - Celine Dion
"I'd Do Anything For Love But I Won't Do That" - Meat Loaf
"Rebel Without A Clue" - Bonnie Tyler
"Paradise By The Dashboard Light" - Meat Loaf
"Life Is A Lemon And I Want My Money Back" - Meat Loaf
"Loving You's A Dirty Job But Somebody's Gotta Do It" - Bonnie Tyler & Todd Rundgren
"A Kiss Is A Terrible Thing To Waste" - Meat Loaf (with a guest appearance by Bonnie Tyler)


All penned by Jim Steinman.

I also love Stevie's epic songs... especially "Wild Heart."

[amber]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

"Total Eclipse Of The Heart" - Bonnie Tyler
"It's All Coming Back To Me Now" - Celine Dion
"I'd Do Anything For Love But I Won't Do That" - Meat Loaf
"Rebel Without A Clue" - Bonnie Tyler
"Paradise By The Dashboard Light" - Meat Loaf
"Life Is A Lemon And I Want My Money Back" - Meat Loaf
"Loving You's A Dirty Job But Somebody's Gotta Do It" - Bonnie Tyler & Todd Rundgren
"A Kiss Is A Terrible Thing To Waste" - Meat Loaf (with a guest appearance by Bonnie Tyler)


All penned by Jim Steinman.

I also love Stevie's epic songs... especially "Wild Heart."

Ah, yes, Bonnie/Jim is usually epic. I, personally, think Faster Than the Speed of Night is much more epic than Total Eclipse, but...uh...you have so much bonnie that i don't have. I think i'll PM you right now.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by amber

Ah, yes, Bonnie/Jim is usually epic. I, personally, think Faster Than the Speed of Night is much more epic than Total Eclipse, but...uh...you have so much bonnie that i don't have. I think i'll PM you right now.

Oops! I forgot "Faster Than The Speed Of Night"!

And I definitely think "Total Eclipse" is epic... seven minutes long, a delicate piano & vocal intro, verses that build up steam as they go, an instrumental interlude that takes the song into its crescendo, and then finally a quiet, reflective ending that brings everything full circle.

[amber]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Oops! I forgot "Faster Than The Speed Of Night"!

And I definitely think "Total Eclipse" is epic... seven minutes long, a delicate piano & vocal intro, verses that build up steam as they go, an instrumental interlude that takes the song into its crescendo, and then finally a quiet, reflective ending that brings everything full circle.

yes, you are right about Total, but i did not realize it was so long. I guess time flies when you're having fun and belting your ass off. And you are right about it's musical qualities.
How could you forget Faster? God, I love that song sooo much. The fast piano, the big drums, the screaming vocal, the quiet parts, which in the end lead up to that high, high yowling with a fountain of aggressive drums behind it, and that piano, always fast, always underscoring...uh...oops, sorry, I dorked out about one of my favorite songs...hehehe...*insert sheepishness*
But Total Eclipse is one of me and my friend's songs - we never know the same songs, she is AFA and knows way other songs than i know. But on this one, we duet beautifully. And she usually makes up an awesome 80's dramatic dance to go with it *sigh* Good Times...

[greatdarkwing]

"Hey Jude"...if it doesnt get on your nerves after a while, LOL!

Lets not forget "Sultans of Swing" too, and of course "Hotel California"!