Favorite Power Ballad?
Freising
28-04-2006, 02:44
What is your fav. power ballad? Mine would probably be "No Leaf Clover" by Metallica. I saw it live.
My definition of "Power Ballad" is probably much different that yours. Mine would have to be "Power Out" by The Arcade Fire. (Note: My definition of Power Ballad is something that is very melodic, yet still has heavy instruments such as electric guitars and the such.
My definition of "Power Ballad" is probably much different that yours. Mine would have to be "Power Out" by The Arcade Fire. (Note: My definition of Power Ballad is something that is very melodic, yet still has heavy instruments such as electric guitars and the such.
Ditto on the definition question. Mine would probably be either Dylan Thomas' "Do not go gently into that good night" or one of William Blakes poems.
Ballad of the Green Berets is good too....
The Freisian Islands
28-04-2006, 03:07
Isn't Ballad of the Green Berets muzac? Just wondering. And does Jackson Browne/Springsteen count as power ballad? Depressing folk songs! Woo!
Rangerville
28-04-2006, 03:09
"When I See You Smile"-Bad English
Heavy Metal Soldiers
28-04-2006, 05:00
I'm not sure if Guns N' Roses "Don't Cry" is considered a power ballad or not! If so, then that's my favorite! If not, I'll go with KIX - "Don't Close Your Eyes"! Second favorite; Great White - "Save Your Love"! Third is a tie between Europe - "Carrie" & Boston - "Amanda"!
Kinda Sensible people
28-04-2006, 05:04
"The Divine Wings of Tragedy" by Symphony X if the fellow who defined it is correct.
Edit: Wiki informs my that "Silent Lucidity" by Queensryche also falls in the category. That makes it a tough choice.
New Age Astrology
28-04-2006, 05:28
First One's That Come To Mind
When I Look Into Your Eyes - Firehouse
Don't Know What You Got (Til' It's Gone) - Cinderella
Sturm Fuhrer
28-04-2006, 05:46
When the Eagles Cry-Iced Earth...closest thing to a ballad that I will listen to
The Nazz
28-04-2006, 05:53
This thread makes my ears cry.:(
I find that generally songs that fit what I think of as "Power Ballads" are shit. Does "I Stay Away" by Alice in Chains count, though?
PasturePastry
28-04-2006, 05:57
Not sure that I had ever encountered the term "power ballad" before, but I suppose the song that I could think of that comes closest to the definition would be "30,000 pounds of bananas" by Harry Chapin.
First One's That Come To Mind
When I Look Into Your Eyes - Firehouse
Don't Know What You Got (Til' It's Gone) - Cinderella
Bastard. You stole my typing style... I will get you for this, I WILL!
It is impossible for me to hear "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" without singing along. And then laughing until I pee.
Harlesburg
29-04-2006, 01:57
Love Bites-Def Leperd
I Would Do Anything for Love -- Meatloaf
It always makes me want to go bowling because it was the standard bowling song for us Perkins kids at Bennington College XB.
Markreich
29-04-2006, 12:04
"The Divine Wings of Tragedy" by Symphony X if the fellow who defined it is correct.
Edit: Wiki informs my that "Silent Lucidity" by Queensryche also falls in the category. That makes it a tough choice.
WOOT!
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Infinite Revolution
29-04-2006, 12:10
ns general is very quiet at this time.
to me a power ballad is one of those really cheesy eighties rock songs with really yearning vocals and anthemic choruses. because they don't deserve to be called proper tunes.
so i'd say : the final countdonwn by europe for the out and out cheese factor; or the eye of the tiger by whatever fool band recorded it because it references tigers. tigers are inherently cool.
Zavistan
29-04-2006, 14:40
ns general is very quiet at this time.
to me a power ballad is one of those really cheesy eighties rock songs with really yearning vocals and anthemic choruses. because they don't deserve to be called proper tunes.
so i'd say : the final countdonwn by europe for the out and out cheese factor; or the eye of the tiger by whatever fool band recorded it because it references tigers. tigers are inherently cool.
Eye of the Tiger is by Survivor... but does that count as a power ballad? I'm not sure.
My favorite has to be Open Arms by Journey. Dunno why... but it is.