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Title: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: Rapunzel on July 23, 2008, 10:19:00 AM You know when a piano sounds really honky.
Like in Crocodile Rock Great Balls of Fire! Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: CheapJon on July 23, 2008, 10:47:36 AM i don't like coldplay, but the piano riff in clocks is pretty awesome
Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: Robman? on July 23, 2008, 10:55:04 AM Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
John Lennon - Imagine Two of my favorites, and probably the most recognizable. Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: CheapJon on July 23, 2008, 11:06:07 AM good call on imagine :yes:
Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: marty on July 23, 2008, 11:09:24 AM The Twilight Singers - Teenage Wristband piano in that is so catchy
Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: D on July 23, 2008, 12:28:11 PM The most famous Mozart riff, I cant remember the name of the song but the da da da da dadadadaDAAAAAAAAAAAAA Da Da da da dadada daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Journey Open Arms Bon Jovi Bed of Roses Prince Lets Have a Baby Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: Gunner80 on July 23, 2008, 12:53:14 PM Beethoven' Moonlight Sonata
Nothing on this planet will ever come close to the perfection that is this piece. :yes: Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: BlowUpYourVideo on July 23, 2008, 01:08:25 PM The Velvet Underground - I'm Waiting For The Man. There's some proper rock 'n' roll piano right there.
Also, You're All I Need by Motley Crue has a nice mix of piano and guitar. Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: LeftToDecay on July 23, 2008, 02:19:05 PM Aladdin Sane by Bowie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2y9inP4CqE The recurring short tune is what i mean. So much emotion and mood with so few chords.Its supernatural how those couple of simple piano chorts can radiate so much oddball hazy decadence:o Special mention to the amazing chaotic improvised piano solo it has. Cornflake Girl by Tori Amos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A9PiGyxlhU Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: bazgnr on July 23, 2008, 02:22:03 PM The Twilight Singers - Teenage Wristband piano in that is so catchy You beat me to it...good call. I'd also throw "Faded" by The Afghan Whigs into the mix. Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: CheapJon on July 23, 2008, 02:55:43 PM could folks post youtube links too? i don't recognize some names
Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: bazgnr on July 23, 2008, 05:36:21 PM Teenage Wristband:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OnebDvN0Y4 Faded: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwnAPbgvz-U Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: Kujo on July 24, 2008, 07:10:49 AM The first song that popped into my head was Eric Clapton - Layla. I love the outro to that song.
Billy Joel and Elton John both have so many great ones, its hard to choose. Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: greendog on July 24, 2008, 07:17:11 AM The Becoming - Nine Inch Nails
Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: Genesis on July 24, 2008, 07:27:35 AM I can't believe nobody mentioned it, but:
Guns N' Roses - November Rain. Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: journey on July 24, 2008, 02:20:52 PM Beethoven' Moonlight Sonata Nothing on this planet will ever come close to the perfection that is this piece. :yes: I agree. Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14 is one of the most beautiful pieces of music. Also, Erik Satie - Gnossiennes I can't believe nobody mentioned it, but: Guns N' Roses - November Rain. The best! Elton John - Tiny Dancer Patrick Doyle - Knowing You By Heart could folks post youtube links too? i don't recognize some names Ravel - Jeux d'eau - http://youtube.com/watch?v=cumoVX7x3Zo Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: Izzy on July 24, 2008, 03:51:40 PM GNR - 14 years
Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: Robman? on July 24, 2008, 07:12:17 PM I can't believe nobody mentioned it, but: Guns N' Roses - November Rain. I wouldnt really call that a riff. Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: GypsySoul on July 24, 2008, 08:08:30 PM I can't believe nobody mentioned it, but: Guns N' Roses - November Rain. I wouldnt really call that a riff. (I'm not trying to be a smart-ass. I'm asking seriously because that piano part is one of my fav "theatrical" parts of the show. Actually, the part where everything sorta stops and Axl takes a sip of his drink and pauses and smirks right before he plays that piano part is my fav but that's only because it's the build-up to that piano part.) Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: Robman? on July 24, 2008, 08:55:38 PM I can't believe nobody mentioned it, but: Guns N' Roses - November Rain. I wouldnt really call that a riff. (I'm not trying to be a smart-ass. I'm asking seriously because that piano part is one of my fav "theatrical" parts of the show. Actually, the part where everything sorta stops and Axl takes a sip of his drink and pauses and smirks right before he plays that piano part is my fav but that's only because it's the build-up to that piano part.) That part maybe. I was just thinking of the 95% of the rest of the song where the piano is just playing arpeggios and chords that I wouldnt classify as riffage. Genesis didnt specify which part of the song. Either way, I still dont consider it a riff, at least not a momorably brilliant one. Its a genius song, but I dont consider it one with a riffy nature of any kind. Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: GypsySoul on July 24, 2008, 09:16:01 PM That part maybe. I was just thinking of the 95% of the rest of the song where the piano is just playing arpeggios and chords that I wouldnt classify as riffage. Genesis didnt specify which part of the song. Either way, I still dont consider it a riff, at least not a momorably brilliant one. Its a genius song, but I dont consider it one with a riffy nature of any kind. oh. okay. But I'm kinda surprised you don't consider that "a memorably brilliant one" because when Axl starts to play that it's instantly recognizable as the "shudder to the climax" so to speak...... but then again, that little smirk of Axl's does that for me too. ;) Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: GNRreunioneventually on July 24, 2008, 10:41:52 PM i really like the piano riff in Don't Stop Believin' by journey :headbanger: *waves lighter
Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: Genesis on July 25, 2008, 01:15:12 AM I can't believe nobody mentioned it, but: Guns N' Roses - November Rain. I wouldnt really call that a riff. You're right. I didn't see the 'riff' part in the thread title. Anyway..... Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: kaasupoltin on July 25, 2008, 05:01:20 AM Guns N' Roses - Breakdown : ok:
Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: CheapJon on July 25, 2008, 07:06:48 AM i really like the piano riff in Don't Stop Believin' by journey :headbanger: *waves lighter easily man :smoking: Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: Ignatius on July 25, 2008, 07:17:32 AM The first song that popped into my head was Eric Clapton - Layla. I love the outro to that song. What the Fuck Kujo! :o I'm starting to worry about your musical taste. It's so SIMILAR to mine!! I was just about to post the very same thing. Layla's piano outro is simply sublime. Others that come to mind: Trust - The Cure Octorber - U2 You never gave me your money - The Beatles Starlight - Muse Amen Omen - Ben Harper (this is not a piano riff per se, more a piano solo but beatiful) Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: BlowUpYourVideo on July 25, 2008, 12:08:37 PM Epic by Faith No More is the king of piano outros.
Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: Rapunzel on July 25, 2008, 12:14:51 PM Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs - Most People I Know (think that I'm crazy)
If you leave me can I come too - Mental As Anything I see Red - Split Enz ;D Sherbet - Life (is for living)... Hey St Peter - Flash in the Pan Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: ppbebe on July 25, 2008, 02:47:29 PM just off the top of my head. not exactly riffs.
Zep no quarter Tool cover (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmWVTMFfar0) Rolling stones fool to cry (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qaj2YOZ7lY) Beatles Rocky Raccoon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9roouIbKwU) a day in the life (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZez_k4vAzU)etc.... I like Ragtime. and Most Eric satie pieces. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRB5GK-X65M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lvqoqjwfv-c http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iLvB-xBBE4 Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: Rapunzel on July 25, 2008, 04:44:51 PM That part maybe. I was just thinking of the 95% of the rest of the song where the piano is just playing arpeggios and chords that I wouldnt classify as riffage. Genesis didnt specify which part of the song. Either way, I still dont consider it a riff, at least not a momorably brilliant one. Its a genius song, but I dont consider it one with a riffy nature of any kind. oh. okay. But I'm kinda surprised you don't consider that "a memorably brilliant one" because when Axl starts to play that it's instantly recognizable as the "shudder to the climax" so to speak.??? Arpeggios and chords? I think the favourite piano solo that Genesis was referring is the one known as the "2nd solo" I can't believe nobody mentioned it, but: Guns N' Roses - November Rain. I wouldnt really call that a riff. You're right. I didn't see the 'riff' part in the thread title. Anyway..... I believe it is: a mimum (c) followed by a dotted crotchet (b - natural), a quaver (c), a crotchet (d) foolowed by a semi-quaver (c-b), then 4 semi quavers (c - g - e - g), dotted crotchet (c), some demi semi quavers (g - a - g - f), then a minum (g), followed by some other quavers/semi quavers/dotted quavers etc etc. repeat. Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: Kujo on July 25, 2008, 07:43:09 PM The first song that popped into my head was Eric Clapton - Layla. I love the outro to that song. What the Fuck Kujo! :o I'm starting to worry about your musical taste. It's so SIMILAR to mine!! I was just about to post the very same thing. Layla's piano outro is simply sublime. Others that come to mind: Trust - The Cure Octorber - U2 You never gave me your money - The Beatles Starlight - Muse Amen Omen - Ben Harper (this is not a piano riff per se, more a piano solo but beatiful) Soul Brothas : ok: Great call on the Ben Harper song. Reminded me that Younger Than Today from his latest Cd is phenomenal also. Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: Robman? on July 25, 2008, 08:31:56 PM That part maybe. I was just thinking of the 95% of the rest of the song where the piano is just playing arpeggios and chords that I wouldnt classify as riffage. Genesis didnt specify which part of the song. Either way, I still dont consider it a riff, at least not a momorably brilliant one. Its a genius song, but I dont consider it one with a riffy nature of any kind. oh. okay. But I'm kinda surprised you don't consider that "a memorably brilliant one" because when Axl starts to play that it's instantly recognizable as the "shudder to the climax" so to speak.??? Arpeggios and chords? I think the favourite piano solo that Genesis was referring is the one known as the "2nd solo" I can't believe nobody mentioned it, but: Guns N' Roses - November Rain. I wouldnt really call that a riff. You're right. I didn't see the 'riff' part in the thread title. Anyway..... I believe it is: a mimum (c) followed by a dotted crotchet (b - natural), a quaver (c), a crotchet (d) foolowed by a semi-quaver (c-b), then 4 semi quavers (c - g - e - g), dotted crotchet (c), some demi semi quavers (g - a - g - f), then a minum (g), followed by some other quavers/semi quavers/dotted quavers etc etc. repeat. I once again affirm that it isnt a riff. If I consider that progression a riff, then I would consider every piece of music as one continuous riff, which I dont, so I dont, so it isn't. Kudos for the musical terminology commonly referred to as eighth notes and quarter notes though : ok: Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: Layne Staley's Sunglasses on July 27, 2008, 08:21:17 AM Fucking easy.
The Who- The Song is Over Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: Dr. Blutarsky on July 27, 2008, 09:16:33 AM Estranged - the middle part - still gives me chills......
Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: Eduardo on July 27, 2008, 01:45:26 PM Estranged - GNR
Racing in the Street - Bruce Springsteen - just listen to the outro on this one Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: ppbebe on July 28, 2008, 02:19:00 PM the little piece axl plays before NR live is a gem.
among recent piano driven bands, air traffic is worthy of note. Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: freedom78 on July 28, 2008, 02:31:48 PM The most famous Mozart riff, I cant remember the name of the song but the da da da da dadadadaDAAAAAAAAAAAAA Da Da da da dadada daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Are you sure it doesn't go dada da da da da DAAAAAAAAA dada da da? :rofl: Seriously...no fucking clue what you're talking about. But Chopin's "Revolutionary Etude" owns. Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: CheapJon on July 28, 2008, 02:44:00 PM Serj Tankian has some really cool ones on his solo album :)
Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: Rapunzel on August 06, 2008, 10:44:52 AM Khe Sahn - Cold Chisel
Title: Re: Favourite Piano Riffs? Post by: Mr. Dick Purple on August 29, 2008, 12:33:07 AM If I could fly - Helloween
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