❌Monthly Song Challenge: Archived🎵

[Acktion]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find (could be an interesting vocal skill, uncommon instrument, timing, etc)

At least that's the only song I'm aware of that uses a chainsaw as a musical instrument.

 

[vagrantx]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find

Back in the late 80s, moderately successful speed metal band Helloween changed the world.

They put out two albums, Keepers of the Seven Keys, part 1 and 2, two albums which basically invented the european power metal sound. Also the first appearance of singer Michael Kiske, the man with the voice of an angel.

Fast forward. It's 1993. Helloween haven't been able to recreate the Keepers-sound. They're trying new things now. Experimenting. Enter; Chameleon. An album for which there's no real good explanation. 3 song writers all blaming each other for this hilarious CATastrophe.

Album bombs. Tour goes to shit. Kiske and drummer Ingo fired from the band. And behind them they leave a.... SKA album?

Is SKA metal a thing? Chameleon is the only album I've ever heard that fuses metal with trombones, saxophones, trumpets.

A guilty pleasure
Helloween - Crazy Cat

 

[Cjbdd]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find
They actually play a kids toy piano in this song

 

[Shady_nz]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find

Run Rudolph Run with Musical Spoons​

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Day 15: A song with a musical element you don't often find
"Money" by Pink Floyd. 7/4 time signature and a cash register as an instrument.

 

[lingus60]

Day 15: A song with a musical element you don't often find
"Money" by Pink Floyd. 7/4 time signature and a cash register as an instrument.

Great choice. A classic; love the time change towards the end when they swing back to 4/4

 

[hotcpu]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find (could be an interesting vocal skill, uncommon instrument, timing, etc)

I know Christmas is a long way away ... but I do love the sounds of a Hammered Dulcimer

 

[caitiff1969]

Day 14:An a capella song
One of the creepiest versions...lol

Day 15: A song with a musical element you don't often find
The Beach Boys used a self built instrument for this song called "The Box", which was similiar to a theremin.

 

[caitiff1969]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find

Back in the late 80s, moderately successful speed metal band Helloween changed the world.

They put out two albums, Keepers of the Seven Keys, part 1 and 2, two albums which basically invented the european power metal sound. Also the first appearance of singer Michael Kiske, the man with the voice of an angel.

Fast forward. It's 1993. Helloween haven't been able to recreate the Keepers-sound. They're trying new things now. Experimenting. Enter; Chameleon. An album for which there's no real good explanation. 3 song writers all blaming each other for this hilarious CATastrophe.

Album bombs. Tour goes to shit. Kiske and drummer Ingo fired from the band. And behind them they leave a.... SKA album?

Is SKA metal a thing? Chameleon is the only album I've ever heard that fuses metal with trombones, saxophones, trumpets.

A guilty pleasure
Helloween - Crazy Cat

I used to listen to them. When I was in the Navy, many moons ago, a friend likened SKA to Reggae Polka.... and that moniker stuck with me...lol Now I have Reggae Polka Metal in my head.....lol

 

[UnquietDreams]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find

I love this band, and I love this album so very, very much. They already fit this prompt by having (formerly) Anna Bulbrook and Mimi Peschet playing both violin and occasional cello. But this one goes further. All of the percussion in this song is provided by a #2 pencil scratching against paper. They call it out while EQing it before the song starts.

And this song is a banger. If you cannot relate to this song, I envy you a little. But I also pity you far more.

"A Certain Type of Girl," The Airborne Toxic Event

 

[RosewoodTulip]

Day 15
bjork - triumph of a heart

Lots of interesting sounds from one of the most unique voices in popular music

 

[Bry1313]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find (could be an interesting vocal skill, uncommon instrument, timing, etc)
Do I love Steel Drum? Yes
Am I a Lit pimp? Also yes

 

[Amanda330]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find (could be an interesting vocal skill, uncommon instrument, timing, etc)
The theremin solo mid song is a unique sound... and also... I just love this song.

 

[curious_slut]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find

Who needs lyrics when you can yodel.

 

[The_spirit_of_oz]

Genius

Well, perhaps a genius would have preferred you said you would love some afternoon delight?

 

[The_spirit_of_oz]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find

Take all necessary preparations to tune in to this one, his screams are at their most chilling in this Live at Pompeii version. Pink Floyd - Careful with that axe Eugene

 

[__Nathan1968]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find

In addition to generally being as cute as a bug’s ear, which isn’t, technically, a musical element, Anne Reburn also performs all of her work as multi-part solo recordings. On this she plays uke, guitar, base, percussion, and sings up to 8 part harmony. She’s just fun to watch.

 

[PassionatePanther]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find

This one is by Canadian Inuk throat singer Tanya Tagaq. According to her, the video sees "the northern lights bear witness" to the residential schools atrocities, a very dark part of our Canadian history.

Colonizer

 

[CarlyAnn]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find

 

[UnquietDreams]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find (could be an interesting vocal skill, uncommon instrument, timing, etc)
Do I love Steel Drum? Yes
Am I a Lit pimp? Also yes

Damn you, I am dancing and diving into a rabbit hole at the same time...

 

[caitiff1969]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find

Who needs lyrics when you can yodel.

The faces Thijs van Leer makes while yodeling gets me every time.

 

[Justabaldguy70]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find

Spank me if I am wrong but this combines different beats and harmonies and genres.

 

[lavendersilk]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find

In addition to generally being as cute as a bug’s ear, which isn’t, technically, a musical element, Anne Reburn also performs all of her work as multi-part solo recordings. On this she plays uke, guitar, base, percussion, and sings up to 8 part harmony. She’s just fun to watch.

That was fucking adorable. What a talent.

 

[MindYaBitness]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find

The steel drums might not unusual, being used in a song like this isn't the status quo. I love how creative Perry Farrell is. Whether Jane's Addiction, Porno for Pyros, or solo, his music is always captivating.

Jane Says-Jane's Addiction

 

[lavendersilk]

Day 15: A song with a musical element that you don’t often find

Supertramp - Breakfast in America
Harpsichord and clarinet. This whole album is an absolute delight. I've listened to it so many times.