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Offline jasc15

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Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« on: October 17, 2022, 10:55:49 AM »
Songs that cover a lot of ground in a short time without feeling rushed.  Here are a few that have given me this impression:

Umphrey's McGee- Glory
Marillion- Slainte Mhath
Dream Theater- Eve (ok, so 5:10 for the pedants)

I could prob think more about this over the next day or so, but this is off the top of my head right now.  Those of you with deeper catalogs can do better, I'm sure!
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2022, 10:56:57 AM »
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2022, 10:58:20 AM »
Rush - The Trees and Circumstances come to mind
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2022, 11:51:41 AM »
There's no question as to the answer to this:

The Beatles, A Day In The Life.  Yes, the CD track is 5:33 or something, but the final chord strikes at 4:21 and the fade goes for about 45 seconds or so, then there's the "runout band".

The Beach Boys, Good Vibrations.   3:40 of big, epic, prog goodness.
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2022, 12:51:36 PM »
One that comes to mind is "Goliath" by Karnivool.  So tasty.
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2022, 01:09:45 PM »
Quote from: jasc15 on October 17, 2022, 10:55:49 AM
Dream Theater- Eve (ok, so 5:10 for the pedants)

I'm always struck by stuff like this.  Are you looking for songs "under 5 minutes" or not and, if not, how far over is ok?


If you're just going for close:

- Fates Warning - Fata Morgana
- Fates Warning - Static Acts
- Fates Warning - Outside Looking In
- Fates Warning - Into the Black
- Rush - No One at the Bridge
- Rush - Cinderella Man
- Rush - Tom Sawyer
- Rush - Limelight

That's enough for now.
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2022, 01:41:33 PM »
Queensryche: Neue Regel
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2022, 02:43:55 PM »
The Wall - Kansas
Vital Signs - Rush
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2022, 03:55:10 PM »
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2022, 06:39:46 PM »
Portishead - Roads

Yeah, 5:10

Sue me.
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2022, 07:01:26 PM »
Quote from: kingshmegland on October 17, 2022, 02:43:55 PM
The Wall - Kansas

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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #11 on: October 17, 2022, 07:09:37 PM »
Truth by Devin Townsend (the original off the Infinity album)
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2022, 08:15:06 PM »
Coming up empty off the top of my head. Circumstances is a great pick.
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #13 on: October 17, 2022, 10:22:27 PM »
I second the Neue Regal nomination.

Considering it’s only an intro, I feel like Premonition by Haken feels very epic at only 4:10
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2022, 02:45:10 AM »
If you allow me 7 seconds too much, at 5:07 Kill Devil Hill by Bruce Dickinson feels very grandiose and epic even without the endless repetitions his main band accustomed us to.
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #15 on: October 18, 2022, 03:01:09 AM »
I'll add Rush - Witch Hunt to the other Rush songs already mentioned.

And if op grants me 4 extra seconds, i'll say Symphony X - Eve of Seduction!

There is a lot of choices outside prog music too!
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #16 on: October 18, 2022, 05:30:12 AM »
Mr. Malum by The Dear Hunter (doesn't even reach 4 minutes.)
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #17 on: October 18, 2022, 06:13:40 AM »
Quote from: jammindude on October 17, 2022, 10:22:27 PM
I second the Neue Regal nomination.

Considering it’s only an intro, I feel like Premonition by Haken feels very epic at only 4:10

Good one!

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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #18 on: October 18, 2022, 06:45:27 AM »
Breathe, The Great Gig In The Sky and Hey You, all by Pink Floyd. Could also throw in Any Colour You Like, Brain Damage and Eclipse (Eclipse would be my vote for the most epic song ever written with the shortest run time, clocking in at 2:12).
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #19 on: October 18, 2022, 07:14:50 AM »
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on October 17, 2022, 12:51:36 PM
One that comes to mind is "Goliath" by Karnivool.  So tasty.

For real.  That was the first one that came to mind for me.  I'll also add:

Queensryche: Screaming in Digital
Faith No More: Epic
Karnivool: Synops
Muse: Apocalypse Please, Stockholm syndrome
A Perfect Circle: The Outsider
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #20 on: October 18, 2022, 07:19:41 AM »
Another honorable mention: Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen.
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #21 on: October 18, 2022, 07:40:39 AM »
Leprous - Lower
Leprous - Out Of Here
Leprous - The Cloak
Muse - Supremacy
Queen - The Show Must Go On

I just realize, many of the songs I want to mention are just over 5 minutes  :lol
Queen - Who Wants To Live Forever (depending on which version, it's 5:10, 4:55 or 4:00)
CSNY - Country Girl (5:12)
Genesis - Cul-de Sac (5:05)
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #22 on: October 18, 2022, 07:50:20 AM »
Quote from: pg1067 on October 17, 2022, 01:09:45 PM
Quote from: jasc15 on October 17, 2022, 10:55:49 AM
Dream Theater- Eve (ok, so 5:10 for the pedants)

I'm always struck by stuff like this.  Are you looking for songs "under 5 minutes" or not and, if not, how far over is ok?


The title was cut off.  It should read "Big, epic songs under 5 minutes and 11 seconds".
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #23 on: October 18, 2022, 08:33:37 AM »
Quote from: ZirconBlue on October 18, 2022, 07:50:20 AM
Quote from: pg1067 on October 17, 2022, 01:09:45 PM
Quote from: jasc15 on October 17, 2022, 10:55:49 AM
Dream Theater- Eve (ok, so 5:10 for the pedants)

I'm always struck by stuff like this.  Are you looking for songs "under 5 minutes" or not and, if not, how far over is ok?


The title was cut off.  It should read "Big, epic songs under 5 minutes and 11 seconds".

So my example Country Girl by CSNY still doesn't count?  :'(
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #24 on: October 18, 2022, 10:15:28 AM »
Gregory Alan Isakov's "Liars" from his live album is the first thing that comes to mind.
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #25 on: October 18, 2022, 10:17:46 AM »
Quote from: romdrums on October 18, 2022, 07:14:50 AM
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on October 17, 2022, 12:51:36 PM
One that comes to mind is "Goliath" by Karnivool.  So tasty.

For real.  That was the first one that came to mind for me.  I'll also add:

Queensryche: Screaming in Digital
Faith No More: Epic
Karnivool: Synops
Muse: Apocalypse Please, Stockholm syndrome
A Perfect Circle: The Outsider

I see what you did there...   :)
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #26 on: October 18, 2022, 03:29:11 PM »
Björk - Play Dead
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #27 on: October 18, 2022, 06:15:58 PM »
Black Sabbath - Falling Off the Edge of the World

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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #28 on: October 18, 2022, 06:31:20 PM »
Quote from: SleeperAwake on October 18, 2022, 06:15:58 PM
Black Sabbath - Falling Off the Edge of the World

 :metal :metal

Hell yes!! Great call.




Dream Theater-The Gift Of Music
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #29 on: October 20, 2022, 08:03:05 AM »
I was worried it would be over, but serendipity prevails and it's just 7 seconds under.  When you finish it feels like it was several minutes longer, in a great way.  From the opening keyboard chords, the slow buildup, to the cascading walls of noise by the end, it's a pocket-sized epic. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWRa3-3UM0o
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #30 on: October 20, 2022, 12:12:50 PM »
Simon & Garfunkel - The sound of silence
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #31 on: October 20, 2022, 12:20:23 PM »
Quote from: TAC on October 18, 2022, 06:31:20 PM
Quote from: SleeperAwake on October 18, 2022, 06:15:58 PM
Black Sabbath - Falling Off the Edge of the World

 :metal :metal

Hell yes!! Great call.




Dream Theater-The Gift Of Music

If you talk Sabbath, and you skip the intro, Spiral Architect. 
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #32 on: October 20, 2022, 12:22:42 PM »
So many Pain of Salvation songs.
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #33 on: October 20, 2022, 02:27:22 PM »
Screamin' Jay Hawkins - I put a spell on you
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Re: Big, epic songs under 5 minutes.
« Reply #34 on: October 20, 2022, 03:10:23 PM »
"Open Car" by Porcupine Tree is only 3:46, but it's sooo good!
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