Note: Similar topics appeared in the January 2013 and January 2017 issues of BEA Nightly, but I'm putting on a new spin.
What are some pivotal, otherworldly, or emotional moments or passages in songs that instantly changed your reception of the song? Maybe the song finally clicked after these moments... or maybe you were left wishing the moments would disappear.
Built to Spill - Kicked It in the Sun (4:20-4:43)
The first four minutes of Kicked It in the Sun are mostly melodic and slow, but then this small section comes out of nowhere and changes the entire dynamic of the song. The drums quicken the pace while the lead guitar glistens and echoes into space. Even though I've listened to this song hundreds of times, I still get pumped when this section hits.
Fugazi - Full Disclosure (2:28-3:01)
This is mostly the chorus masquerading as a bridge, but it feels so different because of the prominent lead guitar and minor buildup. It seems especially smooth when it's abruptly juxtaposed with the abrasive verse scheme after.
Kate Bush - Houdini (0:56-1:06, 2:23-2:33)
Houdini starts very beautifully and delivers one of the catchiest sections I've ever heard in music ("with a kiss...") but then this raspy, snarled section hits.... Am I missing something? Is she doing impressions? Is she angry? It's actually not that bad because it's musically sound, but it lowers the replay value of this song from like 100 plays to 97.5 plays.
Not sure I'll be hitting the right note here but I think Miserable Lie (The Smiths) comes to mind because it rolls along like a lullaby for thirty or so seconds and then smashes into a frenzied rock number.
Also I'm just discovering Built To Spill and have started with Perfect From Now On but I will give Kicked It In The Sun a listen to hear what you mean. _________________ Calling The Shots
"Overwhelmed as one would be, placed in my position.
Such a heavy burden now to be the one,
Born to bear and ritual the details of our ending,
And write it down for all the world to see.
But I forgot my pen, shit the bed again (typical)."
Cool set of lyrics that ties the story together, and Maynard delivers these lines in such an anthemic way. Always feels like a huge release of emotion on the whole band's part. I really love Rosetta Stoned, but a big reason why was hearing that part of the song and especially how it's followed by the second chorus (or whatever you choose to call that part of the song). _________________ Attention all planets of the solar federation: We have assumed control.
The first four minutes of Kicked It in the Sun are mostly melodic and slow, but then this small section comes out of nowhere and changes the entire dynamic of the song. The drums quicken the pace while the lead guitar glistens and echoes into space. Even though I've listened to this song hundreds of times, I still get pumped when this section hits.
Got this bad boy in my chart notes, possibly my favourite music moment ever.
Not sure I'll be hitting the right note here but I think Miserable Lie (The Smiths) comes to mind because it rolls along like a lullaby for thirty or so seconds and then smashes into a frenzied rock number.
Also I'm just discovering Built To Spill and have started with Perfect From Now On but I will give Kicked It In The Sun a listen to hear what you mean.
Absolutely! I had the impression that it was going to be another ballad until that section started.
AAL2014 wrote:
Rosetta Stoned by Tool. (8:38- 9:15)
"Overwhelmed as one would be, placed in my position.
Such a heavy burden now to be the one,
Born to bear and ritual the details of our ending,
And write it down for all the world to see.
But I forgot my pen, shit the bed again (typical)."
Cool set of lyrics that ties the story together, and Maynard delivers these lines in such an anthemic way. Always feels like a huge release of emotion on the whole band's part. I really love Rosetta Stoned, but a big reason why was hearing that part of the song and especially how it's followed by the second chorus (or whatever you choose to call that part of the song).
I spinned 10,000 Days for the first time last week, but I instantly knew which part you were referencing. Rosetta Stoned clicked for me when that section hit and it's now my favorite song on the album.
Dingerbell wrote:
Got this bad boy in my chart notes, possibly my favourite music moment ever.
Yup. I've played the song for a few friends and they had the same impression. It's really, really good.
Well, since it's my top album I guess I should choose something from it.
from about 11:00 to 15:00 is what exposed me to different sounds and textures found outside of rock music. This section is like a wormhole connecting to different galaxies. Which is close to what the intended structure of the song actually is. I could go on about it, but I think it speaks for itself pretty well.
Here is a shortened version of that passage live at Pompeii.
Cool to hear you've only recently heard 10,000 Days. Enjoy it. Rosetta Stoned is a definite highlight.
Others that have been coming to mind:
Bruce Springsteen- Jungleland (6:58-9:35)
-God damn that's the most emotional way to close an album ever. I love everything about Jungleland and the sax solo is most certainly bone chilling, however, Bruce steals back the spotlight one last time to end what could very well be my all time favorite album.
Guns N Roses- Coma (7:40-10:16)
"And I wish that I could help you with what you hope to find
But I'm still out here waiting watching reruns of my life
When you reach the point of breaking know it's gonna take some time
To heal the broken memories that another man would need
Just to survive"
-Another unbelievable way to end an album. Use Your Illusion is no Born To Run obviously, but a favorite of mine growing up nonetheless. Coma ends it brilliantly and ends any GNR playlist I make. Just like Jungleland, it's the final part of the song that I keep anxiously waiting for. Think what you will about Axl, but he's an anomaly (for better or worse) as a vocalist, and the last verse of Coma features some of his dare I say most profound and consistently great and most mature lyrics. Slash's tone is nasty as fuck here too.
Prince- Computer Blue (1:37-2:15)
-The fuckin first guitar solo. _________________ Attention all planets of the solar federation: We have assumed control.
I started that thread a long time ago - similar, but like how this one is more specific.
I suppose I'll talk about In Rainbows eargasms in specificity.
1) Reckoner - each time a new thing happens I have a new eargasm. When the beats start I have one. When the guitar comes in I have one and when the vocals smoothly lay over them I have one, and then again at the breakdown when the bass is a little more prevalent. Eargasms all over that song for me.
2) The next one is Nude - when he beautifully sings "Don't get any big ideas cause their not going to happen"
3) The energy of the whole album, but specifically the opening track. That beat and the "hey" and thoms vocals. It made me giddy like a little school girl when I first listened to that song and more or less does every time I start that record.
-Crazy good hook begins here with an undeniable groove. One of my favorite MC Ride verses. Comes after the chaos that the first quarter of the song has to offer. Huge tension release. _________________ Attention all planets of the solar federation: We have assumed control.
I started that thread a long time ago - similar, but like how this one is more specific.
I suppose I'll talk about In Rainbows eargasms in specificity.
1) Reckoner - each time a new thing happens I have a new eargasm. When the beats start I have one. When the guitar comes in I have one and when the vocals smoothly lay over them I have one, and then again at the breakdown when the bass is a little more prevalent. Eargasms all over that song for me.
2) The next one is Nude - when he beautifully sings "Don't get any big ideas cause their not going to happen"
3) The energy of the whole album, but specifically the opening track. That beat and the "hey" and thoms vocals. It made me giddy like a little school girl when I first listened to that song and more or less does every time I start that record.
Great examples. Probably my 3 fav tracks on that album. I always thought the opening to 15 Step was a great musical joke but I've never heard anyone mention this. I mean, it begins with this cold, jittery drum machine and I'm thinking "oh right, this again" then the base and guitar come in and it's totally organic, completely defying my expectations at that point of the song (and their career). Then, I've always thought that Thom mimics some of his critics on the opening line: "You used to be alright, what happened?" I love that moment. Might just be my own interpretation but I think they are toying with the listener in a fun way at this point. This was heightened for me by the way the album was released in an unexpected and original way.
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Great examples. Probably my 3 fav tracks on that album. I always thought the opening to 15 Step was a great musical joke but I've never heard anyone mention this. I mean, it begins with this cold, jittery drum machine and I'm thinking "oh right, this again" then the base and guitar come in and it's totally organic, completely defying my expectations at that point of the song (and their career). Then, I've always thought that Thom mimics some of his critics on the opening line: "You used to be alright, what happened?" I love that moment. Might just be my own interpretation but I think they are toying with the listener in a fun way at this point. This was heightened for me by the way the album was released in an unexpected and original way.
