Author Topic: 7 Songs for 7 Days (Read 19784 times)

jingle.boy · « **on:** January 01, 2016, 07:30:46 AM »

So, Mason challenged me over Facebook to do this thing. I figured I have more musical friends here than I do over FB, so I'm gonna do it here. Rather than "challenge" someone with every entry, I'm just gonna challenge 1 person to follow in my footsteps. And that one person is the most recent winner of my Roulette, wolfking. When I'm done, you're up (should you so desire).

Day 1:
I’m gonna do the seven most influential songs, rather than my seven most favourite - partly because I'm not sure I could narrow it down to seven "most" favourite. With that, I give you #7, which is the most listened to song on my last.fm listening stats, Human See Human Do. There are a few people I consider musical genius’, and Arjen Lucassen is one of them. A brilliant musical mind and talent. Can never get enough of the music from his projects.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LYFHN17TSM

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1 on:** January 01, 2016, 07:42:02 AM »

Very interesting pick Chad. Was this was realy got you into prog or just a song that added to your passion for power prog?

Bolsters · « **Reply #2 on:** January 01, 2016, 07:58:11 AM »

So wolfking does the same list as you once you're done since you challenged him, is that how this works?

jingle.boy · « **Reply #3 on:** January 01, 2016, 08:00:45 AM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on January 01, 2016, 07:42:02 AM

Very interesting pick Chad. Was this was realy got you into prog or just a song that added to your passion for power prog?

Nah... just a song I absolutely adore. It came out in 2011.

Quote from: Bolsters on January 01, 2016, 07:58:11 AM

So wolfking does the same list as you once you're done since you challenged him, is that how this works?

That's the plan - if he wants to. It seems to be a 'thing' on FB, but like I said, I have way many more musical friends here vs there.

Tomislav95 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 01, 2016, 08:13:13 AM »

Great opening of the list

I remember doing 30 day challenge on Facebook few years ago. There were thing like favorite song ever, least favorite song (yes, weird, I just choose song that was popular at the time but so stupid I couldn't listen second of it), song that describe me well, song off my favorite album etc. It would be great if someone would do something like it here

KevShmev · « **Reply #5 on:** January 01, 2016, 09:02:06 AM »

Following and reading...

Lowdz · « **Reply #6 on:** January 01, 2016, 01:12:36 PM »

Following. I'm in a similar position as most of my FB friends aren't into music.

wolfking · « **Reply #7 on:** January 01, 2016, 04:03:53 PM »

Whoa, this caught me by surprise.

Alright, I'm still confused because I suck at instructions. Do I just listen to your songs for the next seven days, comment and then do 7 of my most inspirational songs one a day? Might take some thought, but I'll do it for sure mate, but they won't be definitive songs or anything, just 7 kick ass songs that inspired me in one way or another.

Anyway, Human See Human Do, what can you say. Definitely one of my fav Ayreon albums, maybe my fav apart from THE but that's a killer song. One of the best on the album for sure.

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 01, 2016, 04:08:56 PM »

This is a cool thread, I'll be following for sure. I'm always interested to hear about peoples most influential songs, as they are quite often not the same as their favorites. I myself would probably have maybe only one or two at most on both lists.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 02, 2016, 05:30:44 AM »

Following

jingle.boy · « **Reply #10 on:** January 02, 2016, 05:48:28 AM »

Glad there's some interest here! Follow along, comment if you want.

Quote from: wolfking on January 01, 2016, 04:03:53 PM

Alright, I'm still confused because I suck at instructions. Do I just listen to your songs for the next seven days, comment and then do 7 of my most inspirational songs one a day? Might take some thought, but I'll do it for sure mate, but they won't be definitive songs or anything, just 7 kick ass songs that inspired me in one way or another.

As for you good sir, after I'm done, it's your turn to do '7 Songs for 7 Days'. Do whatever floats your boat - favourite songs, influential songs, guitar riffs, live songs, acoustic songs ... it doesn't really matter. Pick whatever category you want. The trend on FB seems to be 7 "favourite" songs, but like I said, I couldn't possibly narrow it down to 7, so I'm going with the 7 songs that had/have the most impact on my musical listening life. One a day is the goal, and you also then nominate the person to go after you. I'm just doing quick little writeups - nothing deep. I think it took me about 10 minutes to do the writeup for all 7 songs. Just like a roulette, the format is completely up to the person doing it. Main premise ... share 7 songs that are meaningful to you over a week.

And with that ....

Day 2:
I joked around here when I listened to this for the first time (it was the second song I listened to in my first Roulette), it “moved” me, in the same way that mango “moved” George Costanza - I'm not exaggerating. It’s that good – and I could watch this video daily. I'll forever be indebted to Nem for this one. My favorite song of the last 10 years.

Epysode/Obesssions

Fluffy Lothario · « **Reply #11 on:** January 02, 2016, 05:51:51 AM »

Literally never heard of this 7 Days thing, but it's a cool idea to bring it here.

Bolsters · « **Reply #12 on:** January 02, 2016, 06:34:59 AM »

I've tried that Epysode album a few times, but so far it hasn't done much for me.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #13 on:** January 02, 2016, 06:58:01 AM »

Yea i've seen this on FB but haven't gotten invited myself. Great first pick, one of my favourite Arjen albums.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #14 on:** January 02, 2016, 07:07:25 AM »

Awe, Chad's love for women singers in power prog.

Both singers Chad have great vocals.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #15 on:** January 02, 2016, 08:20:49 AM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on January 02, 2016, 07:07:25 AM

Awe, Chad's love for women singers in power prog.

There's more where that came from.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #16 on:** January 02, 2016, 08:27:37 AM »

TAC · « **Reply #17 on:** January 02, 2016, 08:29:08 AM »

I feel like I'm reliving The TAC Roulette!

jjrock88 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 03, 2016, 12:03:06 AM »

Quote from: TAC on January 02, 2016, 08:29:08 AM

I feel like I'm reliving The TAC Roulette!

awesome, lets bring it back!

wolfking · « **Reply #19 on:** January 03, 2016, 03:43:52 AM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on January 02, 2016, 05:48:28 AM

Glad there's some interest here! Follow along, comment if you want.

Quote from: wolfking on January 01, 2016, 04:03:53 PM
Alright, I'm still confused because I suck at instructions. Do I just listen to your songs for the next seven days, comment and then do 7 of my most inspirational songs one a day? Might take some thought, but I'll do it for sure mate, but they won't be definitive songs or anything, just 7 kick ass songs that inspired me in one way or another.

As for you good sir, after I'm done, it's your turn to do '7 Songs for 7 Days'. Do whatever floats your boat - favourite songs, influential songs, guitar riffs, live songs, acoustic songs ... it doesn't really matter. Pick whatever category you want. The trend on FB seems to be 7 "favourite" songs, but like I said, I couldn't possibly narrow it down to 7, so I'm going with the 7 songs that had/have the most impact on my musical listening life. One a day is the goal, and you also then nominate the person to go after you. I'm just doing quick little writeups - nothing deep. I think it took me about 10 minutes to do the writeup for all 7 songs. Just like a roulette, the format is completely up to the person doing it. Main premise ... share 7 songs that are meaningful to you over a week.

And with that ....

Day 2:
I joked around here when I listened to this for the first time (it was the second song I listened to in my first Roulette), it “moved” me, in the same way that mango “moved” George Costanza - I'm not exaggerating. It’s that good – and I could watch this video daily. I'll forever be indebted to Nem for this one. My favorite song of the last 10 years.

Epysode/Obesssions

Cool, sounds good.

Digging the second Epysode album but the first still is a grower. Great stuff though.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #20 on:** January 03, 2016, 05:06:10 AM »

Day 3

Hard to say which 'glam' song/album really got me first, but from the time between `86 and `97, Classic Rock and Glam Rock were without a doubt the primary styles of music that appealed to me. There were a few smatterings of metal here and there (Maiden, Queensryche, Ozzy), but not much. I had a Columbia Record club subscription (who remembers those?) and filled my CD collection with Glam Metal albums with everything from Aldo Nova to Winger. This is one of the best from that genre, with one of my favourite solos of all time. Sadly, the official video is an edited version, but awesome none-the-less.

Bon Jovi/Wanted Dead Or Alive

Bolsters · « **Reply #21 on:** January 03, 2016, 05:10:37 AM »

Train of Naught · « **Reply #22 on:** January 03, 2016, 05:16:05 AM »

Fuck yea, love me some Bon Jovi

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #23 on:** January 03, 2016, 05:39:51 AM »

Wasn't that into the 2nd day but 3rd i'm all over! Seen Bon Jovi two times, the first time was really awesome but 2nd not so much either way he has a really nice back catalogue.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #24 on:** January 03, 2016, 05:43:48 AM »

Who didn't, as a teen play the shit out of this akbum?! Hit after hit after hit.

Lowdz · « **Reply #25 on:** January 03, 2016, 06:54:09 AM »

A huge album and a great song. Partly responsible for the explosion of hair metal which was fine by me. One of few bands from the genre to really crack the uk around this time. The likes of Quiet Riot didn't do shit here but BJ did.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #26 on:** January 03, 2016, 07:56:50 AM »

I enjoy early Bon Jovi and this song is definitely great.

That reminds me, I think I still owe Columbia House some cash lol

TAC · « **Reply #27 on:** January 03, 2016, 01:20:54 PM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on January 03, 2016, 07:56:50 AM

That reminds me, I think I still owe Columbia House some cash lol

Quote from: jjrock88 on January 03, 2016, 12:03:06 AM

Quote from: TAC on January 02, 2016, 08:29:08 AM
I feel like I'm reliving The TAC Roulette!

awesome, lets bring it back!

wolfking · « **Reply #28 on:** January 03, 2016, 08:37:48 PM »

I always disliked Bon Jovi for some reason. Their music just never did it for me, I feel there were loads of bands that did the style better.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 04, 2016, 02:08:20 AM »

I can't even imagine how many groupies Jon has been with

jingle.boy · « **Reply #30 on:** January 04, 2016, 06:52:07 AM »

Day 4.
Sometime back in 2005 (before there was a plethora of online listening services) I was listening to some online streaming service (I think live365.com) this song came on. Wow... the combination of operatic vocals + Marco`s coarse (but not grunge or death) vocals, pounding metal and symphonic keyboards was something I'd never experienced before. It was also the realization that fantastic music came from all over the world, and really started my unending thirst to discover new music, leading me to the likes of Ayreon, Angra, Vanden Plas, Circus Maximus, and many more.

Oh, and this live version kicks all kinds of ass.

Planet Hell

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 04, 2016, 07:00:19 AM »

I didn't know that the Morton Salt lady used to be in Nightwish.

Are these seven songs in order of least to most influential?

jingle.boy · « **Reply #32 on:** January 04, 2016, 07:07:18 AM »

Quote from: senecadawg2 on January 04, 2016, 07:00:19 AM

Are these seven songs in order of least to most influential?

Yes.

Tomislav95 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 04, 2016, 10:15:37 AM »

I used to listen to that song all the time back when I started listening to metal. But also, I was never fan of Nightwish nor that type of metal. Still, kick ass song

wolfking · « **Reply #34 on:** January 04, 2016, 02:28:01 PM »

I'm not a huge Nightwish fan but I do quite love Once.

News: Track-by-track video for Fall Into the Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ezfzdMpRc0

Author Topic: 7 Songs for 7 Days (Read 19784 times)