Intros

Salami · 11-06-2011, 11:38 AM

When your iPod is on shuffle, sometimes a song comes up that makes you think “I AM going to listen to this”, regardless of whether you like the band or not. I’m talking about intros that get you hooked on listening to the rest of the song. We all know songs that do the opposite, but that’s a different topic. I thought that sharing each other’s personal favourite intros may open the door to a brighter and more enjoyable future of music listening.

Please note: I am not asking for our “Favourite Songs”. That would be resurrecting a tired old concept. I’m trying to explore a subtler aspect of music listening.
Here are some of mine (NOT necessarily my favourite songs):

“Another Girl Another Planet” – The Only Ones: The guitar intro to this is so simple, but every note just seems to promise excitement.

“Wanted Dead or Alive” – Bon Jovi: I love this intro so much I took up guitar just to learn how to play this!

“Just” – Radiohead: This is so spooky! Apparently Johnny and Ed were having a competition as to who could cram in the most chords.

“First Of The Gang To Die” – Morrissey: WTF? Why do I like this?

“Cocaine” – Eric Clapton: Really sets the mood for the song.

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Salami Get in ma belly Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1,385	Intros When your iPod is on shuffle, sometimes a song comes up that makes you think “I AM going to listen to this”, regardless of whether you like the band or not. I’m talking about intros that get you hooked on listening to the rest of the song. We all know songs that do the opposite, but that’s a different topic. I thought that sharing each other’s personal favourite intros may open the door to a brighter and more enjoyable future of music listening. Please note: I am not asking for our “Favourite Songs”. That would be resurrecting a tired old concept. I’m trying to explore a subtler aspect of music listening. Here are some of mine (NOT necessarily my favourite songs): “Another Girl Another Planet” – The Only Ones: The guitar intro to this is so simple, but every note just seems to promise excitement. “Wanted Dead or Alive” – Bon Jovi: I love this intro so much I took up guitar just to learn how to play this! “Just” – Radiohead: This is so spooky! Apparently Johnny and Ed were having a competition as to who could cram in the most chords. “First Of The Gang To Die” – Morrissey: WTF? Why do I like this? “Cocaine” – Eric Clapton: Really sets the mood for the song.