Best intro to a song
We've got a best song thread, but how about stripping it down and seeing which songs have the best few opening bars?
Its cheesy, but Smoke on the Water (Deep Purple) would have to make my list. Fire Woman (the Cult) would be on it and Whiskey in the Jar (the Thin Lizzy cover).
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"Nothing else matters" one of the most classy intros Ive heard that every self respecting guitarrist learns how to play.
Also "Bang Bang" (from kill bill Soundtrack), by its perfect simplicity.
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Perfect Simplicity = "Stairway to Heaven" (L.Zep) intro.
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'Time', by the Floyd-I just love those moody atmospheric drums.
Out of those mentioned so far, Stairway is great, as is Whiskey in the Jar. I love Smoke on the Water, but its intro is also the riff, so I'm in two minds about it.
Pinball Wizard by The Who has a fantastic intro...Mock-baroque guitars, and then...BRAAANG!
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"Natural Mystic" by Bob Marley. Timeless intro.Exodus (2001 Remastered)
Another great one is "We Are Going" by Burning Spear. Whew!
Last edited by Quietus; 11-30-2004 at 01:23. Reason: added link to Exodus
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Welcome to the Jungle - Guns n' Roses
Those opening chords launched Guns onto the scene and they were awesome.
Mama Kin - Aerosmith
Extended intro from Joe Perry. Love it.
Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns n' Roses
One of the best riffs ever, and the solo is probably the best guitar solo ever.
NIB - Black Sabbath
This whole song is just awesome. Some people say my love cannot be true... Baby give me your love and I'll show you... I can give you those things you thought unreal... The sun the moon the stars all bear my seal...
Last edited by Axeknight; 11-29-2004 at 20:29.
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