Top 3 opening songs you've seen (or wished you saw)

Hurst2112 · 04-10-2007, 12:48 PM

I still get pumped when a band I love plays a killer tune to open up the show.

Saw:

King's X "Groove Machine"

Soundgarden 'Jesus Christ Pose'

The Who "Tommy Overture"

(Honorable Mention: Metallica "Breadfan")

Wanted to see:

Pumpkins "Cherub Rock"

Queensryche "Anarchy X/Revolution Calling"

Van Halen "Unchained"

MrBug708 · 04-10-2007, 12:50 PM

Bleed American by JEW

Ksyrup · 04-10-2007, 01:00 PM

Our tastes are way too similar, Hurst. About all I could add to yours is that I've seen Queensryche open that way twice, never saw The Who, and would add Judas Priest's Electric Eye.

Ksyrup · 04-10-2007, 01:02 PM

BTW, since you mentioned KX live, they've finally gotten around to releasing demos/bootlegs and just released the 1994 Dallas Z-Rock show, completely remastered. That was already one of the best boots out there since it was broadcast on FM, but the clips I've heard are even better. Can't wait for it to arrive!

NoMyths · 04-10-2007, 02:05 PM

Best opening songs I've seen:

Nirvana - Radio Friendly Unit Shifter (Kansas City, 1993)
The White Stripes - When I Hear My Name/Dead Leaves (Chicago, New Year's Eve, 2003)
Tom Waits - Make It Rain (Atlanta, 2006)
Honorable Mention: Cat Power - The Greatest (Asheville, NC, 2005)

Pyser · 04-10-2007, 02:31 PM

a buddy gave me tickets to the eagles reunion tour in 95 or so.

they opened with hotel california, and i was gone 10 minutes later.

i hate that band, and saw all i was mildly interested in seeing.

what the hell did they play for the next 2 hours, anyway??

Karlifornia · 04-10-2007, 02:34 PM

Village People-Sex Over The Phone

Leonidas · 04-10-2007, 02:47 PM

Pink Floyd - Astronomy Domine (completely blew me away as that was the last song I expected to hear to open the show)
Rush - Spirit of the Radio (They shouldn't be allowed to open a concert with anything else)
Def Leppard - Rock, Rock Till You Drop (Man, what a high energy opener that was to the very first concert I ever saw some 24 years ago)

Maple Leafs · 04-10-2007, 03:11 PM

I'm becoming predictable, but there may not be a better "kickoff the show" song than Welcome to the Jungle.

The new lineup starts shows with a dark stage with just the lone guitarist visible, playing the first few licks over and over again, pausing each time. Really gets the crowd going, then Axl finally comes in with the "Do you know where the fuck you arrreeee..." and the whole stage (literally) explodes.

It's especially effective because by the time they make it on stage it's about four hours after their advertised start time and you're pretty sure they've just decided to no-show.

Ksyrup · 04-10-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

It's especially effective because by the time they make it on stage it's about four hours after their advertised start time and you're pretty sure they've just decided to no-show.

Maybe he should be asking himself if he knows where the fuck he is and what time it is!

st.cronin · 04-10-2007, 03:17 PM

I saw My Bloody Valentine open with some song that was so loud, that by the time they got to their encore the event was an entirely visual experience for me.

Maple Leafs · 04-10-2007, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Maybe he should be asking himself if he knows where the fuck he is and what time it is!

True story: for the Ottawa show, gates opened at 7:00, and opening acts went on at 8:00. We were told GnR would be on by 10:00. At 11:00, Axl Rose was still in Toronto.

nilodor · 04-10-2007, 03:42 PM

Moneen - The Frightning Reality
Choke - Breathing Won't Come Easy
Alexis on Fire - Boiled Frogs

Lonnie · 04-10-2007, 03:47 PM

AC/DC in the mid 80's opening with "For Those About to Rock(We Salute You)" cannons and all. I was about 16, it was great.

PackerFanatic · 04-10-2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lonnie

AC/DC in the mid 80's opening with "For Those About to Rock(We Salute You)" cannons and all. I was about 16, it was great.

That would be pure awesome.

Hurst2112 · 04-10-2007, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lonnie

AC/DC in the mid 80's opening with "For Those About to Rock(We Salute You)" cannons and all. I was about 16, it was great.

are you fricken kidding me?!?!? They OPENED with that?! My god. You moved to the front of the line.

RE 'Spirit of Radio':

I've seen 'The Big Money', 'Force 10', 'Dreamline', 'Tom Sawyer', 'SoR', and the opening lick to 'Finding My Way' open up Rush shows. The 2001: A Space Odessy theme into Dreamline was the most moving.

Hurst2112 · 04-10-2007, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonidas

Pink Floyd - Astronomy Domine (completely blew me away as that was the last song I expected to hear to open the show)

dang. that would be awesome.

I forgot I saw ELP do an edited version of Karn Evil 9. The first 2 movements were enough to get me going.

Also, Yes did 'Going For the One'. Pretty cool as well.

Groundhog · 04-10-2007, 11:52 PM

Yes opened with Siberian Khatru when I saw them in 2003, and that rocked the house.

Pyser · 04-11-2007, 02:26 AM

ok, i just got back from a show that i have to put at the top of my (real) list

Muse opened with Knights of Cydonia, and followed it up with Hysteria.

It was the most upbeat crowd jumpingest hands clappingest sing alongiest opening ive ever been to. only thing that could top it would be seeing the same thing, but in europe.

oh, drug smokingist, too. i had two girls on both sides of me sharing the love. that was a great show

Mr. Sparkle · 04-11-2007, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Pyser

ok, i just got back from a show that i have to put at the top of my (real) list

Muse opened with Knights of Cydonia, and followed it up with Hysteria.

It was the most upbeat crowd jumpingest hands clappingest sing alongiest opening ive ever been to. only thing that could top it would be seeing the same thing, but in europe.

oh, drug smokingist, too. i had two girls on both sides of me sharing the love. that was a great show

I saw them here in San Francisco last nite and they opened with Take a Bow before going into Hysteria. Place went nuts. Best show I've ever seen, they were amazing.

Leonidas · 04-11-2007, 03:07 AM

AC/DC For Those About to Rock would be my ultimate dream opener to see.

Yes opened with Katru last time I saw them back in 91 (the Reunion tour with everyone who played in the band). I can't remember what they opened with on the 90215 tour, just remember that was the best concert I ever saw.

If I went to a Muse show I'd love to see them open with Newborn. That song is a kick in the teeth.

korme · 04-11-2007, 11:58 AM

Nothing beats For the Workforce Drowning, by Thursday.

Young Drachma · 04-11-2007, 12:06 PM

Hmm...I dunno off hand. Most of the bands I've gone to see haven't opened up pretty insane. They usually warm the crowd up. Part of that is probably because of where I go to see shows most often.

Fiona Apple's show was pretty spastic from start to finish. In a good way. The Roots too, they put on a killer show with tons of energy. And of course, TV On the Radio are absolutely outstanding.

But I can't think of one standout starter song to start a show.

PSUColonel · 04-11-2007, 12:25 PM

1. Elvis Costello "45"

2. U2 "The Electric Co."

3. Bruce Springsteen "further on up the road"

Leonidas · 04-11-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PSUColonel

2. U2 "The Electric Co."

3. Bruce Springsteen "further on up the road"

I can imagine both of those set up great shows. Does U2 still even play Electric live? They have this habit of disavowing their early stuff in concert, which happens to be my favorite stuff.

PSUColonel · 04-11-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonidas

I can imagine both of those set up great shows. Does U2 still even play Electric live? They have this habit of disavowing their early stuff in concert, which happens to be my favorite stuff.

It was a long time ago. 1992

Karlifornia · 04-11-2007, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Sparkle

I saw them here in San Francisco last nite and they opened with Take a Bow before going into Hysteria. Place went nuts. Best show I've ever seen, they were amazing.

I saw them at Coachella in '04 (I think), and they were AWESOME. Even outdoors they sounded great. At one point, Matt Bellamy layed down one of the amps and held the mic on it with his foot, then just started laying down this monster riff. It was so goddamned loud..my ears rang for the rest of the night.

Groundhog · 04-11-2007, 06:53 PM

I've seen Muse live about... 4 or 5 times now I think, and each time has been great. Technically they are faultless, and the sound is always mixed absolutely perfectly.

Lonnie · 04-11-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Hurst2112

are you fricken kidding me?!?!? They OPENED with that?! My god. You moved to the front of the line.

I think I'm going to retract my entry, I researched AC/DC set lists and from what I could find they never opened with it, but in fact it was a staple closer for them.

I guess it made such an impression in my mind that I imagined it was the opener.

So I change my entry to I wish I had seen it.

DeToxRox · 04-11-2007, 08:52 PM

onesidezero opening for Static-X started the show with "We miss you Lynn" and then Mickey from Soulfly (who also played) jumped in and onesidezero played "Absent" by Snot with five guitarists.

I loved Snot (I was 11 or so when they were out there) and I still do. It was the three year anniversary of Lynns death that day they played. Totally amazing.

#2 is Bane opening with "Can We Start Again"

#3 is "AM/PM" by American Nightmare

04-10-2007, 01:02 PM	#4
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	BTW, since you mentioned KX live, they've finally gotten around to releasing demos/bootlegs and just released the 1994 Dallas Z-Rock show, completely remastered. That was already one of the best boots out there since it was broadcast on FM, but the clips I've heard are even better. Can't wait for it to arrive! __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-10-2007, 02:34 PM	#7
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Village People-Sex Over The Phone __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

04-10-2007, 02:47 PM	#8
Leonidas College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Anglia	Pink Floyd - Astronomy Domine (completely blew me away as that was the last song I expected to hear to open the show) Rush - Spirit of the Radio (They shouldn't be allowed to open a concert with anything else) Def Leppard - Rock, Rock Till You Drop (Man, what a high energy opener that was to the very first concert I ever saw some 24 years ago) __________________ Molon labe

04-10-2007, 03:11 PM	#9
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	I'm becoming predictable, but there may not be a better "kickoff the show" song than Welcome to the Jungle. The new lineup starts shows with a dark stage with just the lone guitarist visible, playing the first few licks over and over again, pausing each time. Really gets the crowd going, then Axl finally comes in with the "Do you know where the fuck you arrreeee..." and the whole stage (literally) explodes. It's especially effective because by the time they make it on stage it's about four hours after their advertised start time and you're pretty sure they've just decided to no-show. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

04-10-2007, 03:17 PM	#11
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	I saw My Bloody Valentine open with some song that was so loud, that by the time they got to their encore the event was an entirely visual experience for me. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

04-10-2007, 12:50 PM	#2
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Bleed American by JEW

04-10-2007, 01:00 PM	#3
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Our tastes are way too similar, Hurst. About all I could add to yours is that I've seen Queensryche open that way twice, never saw The Who, and would add Judas Priest's Electric Eye. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-10-2007, 02:05 PM	#5
NoMyths Poet in Residence Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charleston, SC	Best opening songs I've seen: Nirvana - Radio Friendly Unit Shifter (Kansas City, 1993) The White Stripes - When I Hear My Name/Dead Leaves (Chicago, New Year's Eve, 2003) Tom Waits - Make It Rain (Atlanta, 2006) Honorable Mention: Cat Power - The Greatest (Asheville, NC, 2005)

04-10-2007, 02:31 PM	#6
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	a buddy gave me tickets to the eagles reunion tour in 95 or so. they opened with hotel california, and i was gone 10 minutes later. i hate that band, and saw all i was mildly interested in seeing. what the hell did they play for the next 2 hours, anyway??

04-10-2007, 03:42 PM	#13
nilodor College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: calgary, AB	Moneen - The Frightning Reality Choke - Breathing Won't Come Easy Alexis on Fire - Boiled Frogs

04-10-2007, 03:47 PM	#14
Lonnie High School Varsity Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Midlothian, TX	AC/DC in the mid 80's opening with "For Those About to Rock(We Salute You)" cannons and all. I was about 16, it was great. __________________ Lonnie

04-10-2007, 11:52 PM	#18
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Yes opened with Siberian Khatru when I saw them in 2003, and that rocked the house. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

04-11-2007, 02:26 AM	#19
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	ok, i just got back from a show that i have to put at the top of my (real) list Muse opened with Knights of Cydonia, and followed it up with Hysteria. It was the most upbeat crowd jumpingest hands clappingest sing alongiest opening ive ever been to. only thing that could top it would be seeing the same thing, but in europe. oh, drug smokingist, too. i had two girls on both sides of me sharing the love. that was a great show

04-11-2007, 03:07 AM	#21
Leonidas College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Anglia	AC/DC For Those About to Rock would be my ultimate dream opener to see. Yes opened with Katru last time I saw them back in 91 (the Reunion tour with everyone who played in the band). I can't remember what they opened with on the 90215 tour, just remember that was the best concert I ever saw. If I went to a Muse show I'd love to see them open with Newborn. That song is a kick in the teeth. __________________ Molon labe Last edited by Leonidas : 04-11-2007 at 03:07 AM.

04-11-2007, 11:58 AM	#22
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Nothing beats For the Workforce Drowning, by Thursday.

04-11-2007, 12:06 PM	#23
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Hmm...I dunno off hand. Most of the bands I've gone to see haven't opened up pretty insane. They usually warm the crowd up. Part of that is probably because of where I go to see shows most often. Fiona Apple's show was pretty spastic from start to finish. In a good way. The Roots too, they put on a killer show with tons of energy. And of course, TV On the Radio are absolutely outstanding. But I can't think of one standout starter song to start a show.

04-11-2007, 12:25 PM	#24
PSUColonel Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wayne, PA	1. Elvis Costello "45" 2. U2 "The Electric Co." 3. Bruce Springsteen "further on up the road"

04-11-2007, 06:53 PM	#28
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I've seen Muse live about... 4 or 5 times now I think, and each time has been great. Technically they are faultless, and the sound is always mixed absolutely perfectly. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

04-11-2007, 08:52 PM	#30
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	onesidezero opening for Static-X started the show with "We miss you Lynn" and then Mickey from Soulfly (who also played) jumped in and onesidezero played "Absent" by Snot with five guitarists. I loved Snot (I was 11 or so when they were out there) and I still do. It was the three year anniversary of Lynns death that day they played. Totally amazing. #2 is Bane opening with "Can We Start Again" #3 is "AM/PM" by American Nightmare

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