Norris Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 It's not an album opening track, but... Steely Dan - Don't Take Me Alive. Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFry Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 The first result of a quick memory scan goes back to 1976 . 'Twas the year of parched lawns in the summer drought and the first Sex Pistols single . However, in the smooth jazz world George Benson released his first album for Warner Bros . It starts with a short five chord intro to the title track which sounds like something Jimmy Webb could have written , but is not heard again on the whole album . Breezin' by George Benson [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rwHp34HR7Q[/media] ( - Stanley Banks on bass . - ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 (edited) I'm not the biggest Genesis fan but these opening chords on the opening track and the way the song then kicks in seems to be sending out a clear 'this band's not done yet' message despite its title [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U2nTJ4huxA[/media] Edited December 7, 2015 by KevB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbass Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 (edited) [quote name='paulnb57' timestamp='1449351418' post='2922903'] The opening riff on Pretty Vacant by the Sex Pistols [/quote] couldn't agree more....the angriest three note intro ever written. Edited December 7, 2015 by ians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 [quote name='ians' timestamp='1449488535' post='2923880'] couldn't agree more....the angriest three note intro ever written. [/quote] And ironically referenced with a wink in the opening of the Genesis song in the previous post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 [quote name='martin8708' timestamp='1449355169' post='2922945'] Best opening chord . B flat sus 2 - Prince - Purple Rain , great great intro . [/quote] +1 Also, admittedly the second track on the album, but [i]I'm Not In Love[/i] by 10cc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Camel's 'Rhayader Goes To Town' off the Snow Goose album. Massive synth and huge chords! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyV Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Ok, there have been a few classical offerings so far and here's mine. 'Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis' by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Hairs on the back of my neck every time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U6sWqfrnTs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Bill Evans's opening chords to Miles's So What are sublime. Even if you don't like jazz try to get a listen. Genuinely gives me shivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 [quote name='RickyV' timestamp='1449500372' post='2924091'] Ok, there have been a few classical offerings so far and here's mine. 'Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis' by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Hairs on the back of my neck every time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U6sWqfrnTs [/quote] Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanogregori Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 (edited) First album to spring to mind is Metallica's Master of Puppets. Battery gets me every time! Edited December 7, 2015 by Stefanogregori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 The Real Me, and I also like Reign O'er Me, although i guess it isnt really chords as such, from Quadrophenia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 [font="sans-serif"][color="#252525"]"Medieval Overture" from the Return to Forever album Romantic Warrior[/color][/font] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0bcRCCg01I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz0b4STz1lo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPtqRjirC6o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomed Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Quincy The Pigboy by Orange Goblin, because you know when you hear it live things are shifting to overdrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Symptom of the Universe - Black Sabbath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) "I Want to be Adored" by Stone Roses "Sting Me" by Black Cowes ..can you tell that my adolescent musical awakenings happened in the early 90s? Edited December 8, 2015 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Metallica 'Hit The Lights' off Kill 'Em All. That fade in - wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbass Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1449489006' post='2923887'] And ironically referenced with a wink in the opening of the Genesis song in the previous post... [/quote]well ive never heard that before...interesting though nothing beats that SP's intro. Have'nt listened to Genesis for years, love that keyboard mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 110 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Down Down - Status Quo Rock Bottom ( Strangers in the Night version ) - UFO It's a long way to the top (if you wanna Rock'n'Roll) - AC/DC Feel Like Makin' Love - Bad Co Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colgraff Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 [quote name='mike 110' timestamp='1449572235' post='2924683'] Feel Like Makin' Love - Bad Co [/quote] This sends the wrong sort of shivers down my spine. A great song that I had to play in too many bands over too many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Its not really the chord sequence, but at around 20 seconds into Hot Fuss the bass comes in to Jenny was Friend, and the album just gets better and better from there. For opening chords American Idiot (Greenday) or Highway to Hell (ACDC) are both great title tracks and openers and show exactly what you're gonna get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) This http://youtu.be/B3kFPBtc9BE And this http://youtu.be/VBlKYbFWZ-o Edited December 9, 2015 by ezbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 This: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zx6j4vI8lE Love the sound of a 12 string Rickenbacker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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