Help me choose a song.

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   Christoph Reillyposted 14 years ago

   MM: "Brothers and Sisters" is a little too moody for this. Minor chords give it a seriousness that I'm not looking for. I like Coldplay.
   
   AEvans: Yeah, I think it's just too associated with that event. It would compete with the video too much. Thank you for your input!

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   Christoph Reillyposted 14 years ago

   MM: Ha,ha!  Hey! I'm a Pepper!

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   Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

   Here's an oldie. I love this song. Not sure if it's the sound you're looking for, tho. From Sly and the Family Stone:
   
   Everybody is a star
   Who can rain, chase the dust away
   Everybody wants to shine
   Ooh, come out on a cloudy day
   'Til the sun that loves you proud
   When the system tries to bring you down
   Every hand to shine tonight
   You don't need darkness to do what you think is right
   
   Ba pa-pa-pa ba pa-pa ba ba ba pa-pa ba pa-pa ba pa-pa ba ba ba,
   ba-pa ba-pa ba ba, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
   
   Everybody is a star
   I can feel it when you shine on me
   I love you for who you are
   Not the one you feel you need to be
   Ever catch a falling star
   Ain't no stopping 'til it's in the ground
   Everybody is a star
   One big circle going round and round
   
   Ba pa-pa-pa ba pa-pa ba ba ba pa-pa ba pa-pa ba pa-pa ba ba ba,
   ba-pa ba-pa ba ba, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
   
   Ba pa-pa-pa ba pa-pa ba ba ba pa-pa ba pa-pa ba pa-pa ba ba ba,
   ba-pa ba-pa ba ba, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
   
   Ba pa-pa-pa ba pa-pa ba ba ba pa-pa ba pa-pa ba pa-pa ba ba ba,
   ba-pa ba-pa ba ba, shine, shine, shine, shine
   
   (repeat and fade)

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   Christoph Reillyposted 14 years ago

   rzagung, AEvans, Mighty Mom: Thanks y'all. I'll listen to them in the morning as bedtime approaches. Thanks for your help. I'm still taking suggestions.

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   agvulpesposted 14 years ago

   Chris juat passing with a quickie:
   
   did anyone mention
   What a Wonderful World. Satchmo or Eva Cassidy
   Don't worry be Happy !
   I Can see Cleary Now the Rain has Gone.

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   Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

   Or... how about this ethereal little ditty? But you would have to promise to include excerpts from the original video:-):
   
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFHbwikzNds

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   Christoph Reillyposted 14 years ago

   Agvulpes: Wonderful world would be too predictable, but I do have "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/Wonderful World" sung my that giant Hawaiian Ukelele guy, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. It's actually pretty interesting.  Shalini suggested it, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAIKznMP … playnext=1
   
   Don't Worry Be Happy, also too...something. Now I like "I can see clearly now..."  I don't think anyone has suggested it. That's a possibility.
   
   MM: Aw, I have a "NO ABBA" clause in my contract.

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      agvulpesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Chris if Somewhere over the Rainbow interests you I have the ozy rocker Billy Thorpe singing it on my Hub. "The Wizard of Oz" it may give you a different slant on an old classic.

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      jennshon4posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      That song is so very good!  Upbeat and a sunny version but didn't it make a debut in a commercial not very long ago?  Checking...
      
      It was Rice Krispies
      http://worldmusic.about.com/b/2006/08/1 … ercial.htm

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   Pearldiverposted 14 years ago

   No lyrics --- Just a fabulous positive driving track for a seminar beginning or end.. Listen if you dare:
   Communication - Armin van Burren

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   Christoph Reillyposted 14 years ago

   Pearldiver: Yeah, it has to have lyrics, but I'll give a listen because you've piqued my curiosity!
   
   Ag:  I wasn't interested in it actually, but this one turns out to be pretty different. I'll listen to yours too.  I like a twist on a standard!

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    Hey Ag! Great minds think alike. I was thinking of those also. Glad you mentioned them.
    
    Here's a lovely anthem from The Boss:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtS78vUUzJo
    
    And one of my fave reggae tunes from Jimmy Cliff:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18EAqHx2lMk
    
    Here's a combo of two old classics:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvvHy4zr … re=related

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    Christoph Reillyposted 14 years ago

    Yo!  Marcoliveira.  What gives?

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       agvulpesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       theres always one , isn't there ?

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    agvulpesposted 14 years ago

    chris there is a Queen song that springs to mind but I can't think of it's name right now ? We will Rock you ?

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    Christoph Reillyposted 14 years ago

    Ha, ha.  Well, I'm gonna hit the hay and let whats-his-name have his little fun. Talk to you later, AG.

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    Here's an offbeat suggestion that has a killer base line. Might be a bit too funky for your app, but I'll toss the Chili Peppers into the pot:
    Give it Away
    What Ive got youve got to give it to your mamma
    What Ive got youve got to give it to your pappa
    What Ive got youve got to give it to your daughter
    You do a little dance and then you drink a little water
    
    What Ive got youve got to get it put it in you
    What Ive got youve got to get it put it in you
    What Ive got youve got to get it put it in you
    Reeling with the feeling dont stop continue
    
    Realize I dont want to be a miser
    Confide wisely youll be the wiser
    Young blood is the lovin upriser
    How come everybody wanna keep it like the kaiser
    
    Give it away give it away give it away now
    Give it away give it away give it away now
    Give it away give it away give it away now
    I cant tell iff Im a king pin or a pauper
    
    Greedy little people in a sea of distress
    Keep your more to receive your less
    Unimpressed by material excess
    Love is free love me say hell yes
    
    Im a low brow but I rock a little know how
    No time for the piggies or the hoosegow
    Get smart get down with the pow wow
    Never been a better time than right now
    
    Bob marley poet and a prophet
    Bob marley taught how to off it
    Bob marley walkin like he talk it
    Goodness me cant you see Im gonna cough it
    
    Give it away give it away give it away now
    Give it away give it away give it away now
    Give it away give it away give it away now
    Ooh... ooh yeah
    Give it away give it away give it away now
    Give it away give it away give it away now
    Give it away give it away give it away now
    I cant tell iff Im a king pin or a pauper
    
    Lucky me swimmin in my ability
    Dancin down on life with agility
    Come and drink it up from my fertility
    Blessed with a bucket of lucky mobility
    
    My mom I love her cause she love me
    Long gone are the times when she scrub me
    Feelin good my brother gonna hug me
    Drink my juice lone chug-a-lug me
    
    Theres a river born to be a giver
    Keep you warm wont let you shiver
    His heart is never gonna wither
    Come on everybody time to deliver
    
    Give it away give it away give it away now
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    I cant tell iff Im a king pin or a pauper
    
    What Ive got youve got to give it to your mamma
    What Ive got youve got to give it to your pappa
    What Ive got youve got to give it to your daughter
    You do a little dance and then you drink a little water
    
    What Ive got youve got to get it put it in you
    What Ive got youve got to get it put it in you
    What Ive got youve got to get it put it in you
    Reeling with the feeling dont stop continue
    
    Realize I dont want to be a miser
    Confide wisely youll be the wiser
    Young blood is the lovin upriser
    How come everybody wanna keep it like the kaiser
    
    Give it away give it away give it away now
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    agvulpesposted 14 years ago

    Chris you may not like this for your song but it is worth a listen
    It is "You're The Voice"
    It is very rousing and this video was made earlier this year and features Cold Play as the band ?
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppJhU7T2YGA
    
    I know you will pick the right song, you have the knack !

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    I really am going to sleep very soon, I promise.
    But first, how about this nice upbeat song by Ms. Tracy Chapman?
    Title is: Dreaming on a World
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpeL3dkwVUY
    
    Tracy has quite a few songs that might work. If you like her style and her voice, of course.
    
    Now it's zzzzz time for MM. G'night!

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    sixtyorsoposted 14 years ago

    Hi CR
    What about this one?
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4ujiq8oOro

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    Christoph Reillyposted 14 years ago

    MM: Yes, I know this song by the Chilli Peppers well. Ummmm...no. As previously mentioned on this thread, I may use their "Mommy, Where's Daddy?" and give them all heart attacks! You've made a lot of great suggestions, and The Boss and Jimmy Cliff are both going on my short list so thanks for that.
    
    Ag: Good version Ag, but I don't think the Australian National Anthem is going to work her.
    
    Sixty: Thanks for your imput but it's not really right for this. Thank you though.
    
    
    Thanks to everybody for your help. Many suggestions here have made it to my short list and I think there is a good chance one of your suggestions will end up being the song in the video.  Thanks again!

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       agvulpesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Chris, I know you would know but just in case there is a misunderstanding. That song is not and I repeat not the Australian National Anthem. But looking at the reaction on some of the audience it worked on a lot of hers
       

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          earnestshubposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Not our anthem, but a great song!

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    Very kewl, CR. Will you promise to let us know how your video turns out -- possibly post to YouTube so we can see your handiwork?
    Oh -- and i came across a lovely live version of "Teach Your Children" by Crosby, Stills & Nash. The message is a bit off target, but the melody (and harmonies) -- lovely.
    
    BTW, as Ag says, you do have the knack. And that brings to mind their classic hit. Not that "My Sharona" would be a fit here. Still, it's a fun song that I hadn't thought of in years.
    
    What do you say -- Might be fun to collect the top 10 worst candidates (just for shits and giggles):-).
    
    Here's my offering: My Way by Marilyn Manson

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    Christoph Reillyposted 14 years ago

    Hey M.M.:  Well, it's not my video, per se. It's for an agency in Philadelphia who are making it for a non-profit. A friend of mine is one of the top dogs and I occasionally do stuff for them. It won't be on youtube, but I will let you know if it ends up being a song suggested here. I already submitted my list to them. I like the "worst" idea. I don't have one at the moment.

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    blondepoetposted 14 years ago

    I feel quite inadequate to suggest one now,as all mine are taken sigh how about, "Oh my ole man's a dustman".

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       agvulpesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Hey BP how about "Sadie the Cleaning Lady" ?

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    Hi CR, Not sure if you're still taking "nominations." Allman Brothers -- Everybody's Got a Mountain to Climb
    
    http://www.last.fm/music/The+Allman+Bro … ?autostart
    
    Everybody's got a mountain to climb
    This road we travel gets a little tough sometimes
    Sometimes I know you feel like you can't go on
    Need somebody help you get back home
    Need a friend to help you find your way home
    Reverend Pearly Brown say there's peace out on the water at night
    Big sun going down; Lord, it's a pretty sight
    Red and blue across the water makes a wonderful song
    Listen to it all night long
    Everybody's got a mountain to climb
    Don't be discouraged when the sun don't shine
    Gotta keep on pulling; you gotta keep on tryin'
    Everybody's got a mountain to climb
    Everybody's got a mountain to climb
    Who'd cross the face of a little smilin' child
    Take away the loser's one last chance?
    Who wouldn't linger down by the old river for a while?
    You know the whole world loves you when you're dancin'
    So, hey, let me tell you what I'm talkin' about
    You can't go around with your lip stuck out
    Life ain't all good, but it sure ain't bad
    Anyway, it's the best old life I ever had
    Everybody's got a mountain to climb
    Don't be discouraged when the sun don't shine
    Gotta keep on pulling; you gotta keep on tryin'
    Everybody's got a mountain to climb
    Everybody's got a mountain to climb
    Don't be discouraged when the sun don't shine
    Gotta keep on pulling; you gotta keep on tryin'
    Everybody's got a mountain to climb"
    
    
    Play this track

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    Oh, oh! I've got it! Starship. Vintage 80s. The video says it all!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PP1HEFlkdY

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    I know the sentiment here is about NOT changing anything in one's world, but it is such a beautiful song. And I just love this version by Rufus Wainright, Moby and Sean Lennon:
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqRxi6G7 … re=related
    
    Or this wonderful, ecclectic version of "Give Peace a Chance"
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IWCq-b5 … p;index=54
    
    Assume "Power to the People" is too radical and hard-edged. Yes?

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    Greta Lieskeposted 14 years ago

    "Wide World" by Cat Stevens!

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    Here's one that Cris A likes, too. Might be a bit too funky for what you're looking for.
    Fatboy Slim's "Praise You"
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ULVQOne … p;index=36

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    Joan Armatrading!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsLG7BPmfSs

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    dianacharlesposted 14 years ago

    Don't know if this would work for you, but I have always loved
    Wonderful World- Louis Armstrong
    
    Best of luck

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    keaposted 14 years ago

    Hola.  I have a few suggestions:
    
    Paul Van Dyk - Time of Our Lives.  This song was featured in the movie "Into the Blue" with Jessica Alba.  There are a few mixes of the song, but I really like it:
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtyiXxcZ9CI
    
    Dashboard Confessional - Hands Down.  Awesome song, but not so sure how you could weave in to your video.  Great song though.  I love this song:
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3JMb2ZJB4w
    
    Howie Day - Collide.  Kind of a sad song, yet very true to life and awesome.  Potential snippets maybe could be used.  This song rocks.
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlzcVjzlfeI

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    Christoph Reillyposted 14 years ago

    Now hold your horses missy.  As I said at the time, the question was not on my survey, so clearly it had been deleted before it got to me.  I am the one who drew attention to the fact.  Why would I do so if I was the one who deleted it in the first place?  The fact is, I wanted to answer the question and was perturbed I did not get it.  The answer is Yes, yes I did, and it was FABULOUS.  I saw fireworks!

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       agvulpesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       yeah, but did the earth move ?
       Chris I am pleased that you had sex at work and I hope you or whoever did not get a splinter in your bums. But why can't people stay on topic. This place is getting so Grrrrrrr... lately!!!
       
       Mate, Has a song been selected yet ?.
       Ag ;-)
       
       

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    Christoph Reillyposted 14 years ago

    Ag:  Ha,ha,ha! I KNOW it!  So, no, a decision has not been made. The client will make the final decision, which is a shame but the way it always is. They want to be "involved" and they have to stick their finger in the pie. Of course, it's their dime so what are you going to do?
    
    So people can stop submitting requests. It's over, but again, I appreciate everyone's help!

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    trish1048posted 14 years ago

    A day late and a dollar short
    
    Sorry Chris,,my mind is blank anyway, and the ones that did come to mind were stated already.
    
    Good luck!

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