Music Name That Tune (Really Difficult One) - Page 3

FAX · 09-20-2012, 12:38 AM

Greetings music lovers. It's FAX.

Listen, I am experiencing a serious predicament and if there's one thing I hate, it's a ding dang serious predicament. I much prefer the far less stressful postdicament which allows you some time to reflect on how you escaped.

In this case, though, I really need some assistance. Here's the deal ...

Last night I was in a grocery store and there was a song playing on the speaker system somewhere near the bananas and already-hunked-up watermelon in plastic boxes. I had never heard the song before, nor since, which is not unusual since I don't listen to the radio much. Sadly, the tune is stuck in my head and I've googled until I'm blue in the face as well as the ass and I can tell you right now, a blue ass is nothing to joke about.

The problem I'm having is that I couldn't hear the lyrics or the hook or anything, but I'm hopeful that you guys can help me because the song was very unusual and I'm guessing was probably released in the last 5 years or so due to the production techniques used. Also, it must have been somewhat popular or it wouldn't be included in the market's muzak rotation. Here's what I gleaned from the banana area speaker system ...

1. The song is kind of a drone deal utilizing maybe 2 or 3 chords total.
2. The vocal is male, predominant, and the singer has a very high tenor range.
3. I think I heard some saxophone. Maybe playing in a chorus type deal.
4. As I mentioned, only a couple of chords are used and they stay on the same chord for the entire verse except for a chord change at the very end ... this is the unusual part.
5. I don't recall hearing any percussion, although there may have been some. If so, it was not dominant at all. It's a dramatic, semi-slow tune. Love songish.
6. The singer's accent could have been British, but it could also be one of those Americans who try to sound British because it's cool. The "R"s were pronounced "Ah"s.
7. I reckon that the version I heard was probably 4 or 5 minutes long.
8. The meter is slow. Dramatic.
9. From what I could ascertain, there might have been strings in the background.
10. As I mentioned, I couldn't hear the lyrics, but the verse/vocal went "da da da daaaaa ... dada dada dada da daaaaa" ... like that. Assuming the thing was in D Major, the primary melody was "G F# D E ..... DD EE DD G A". The main theme was that first part ... the "G F# D E". It sounded like the lyrics in the verses repeated themselves over and over again. The word, "heart" may have been used several times.

Again, the main thing that is unique is the fact that the high tenor vocal works over a single chord for a long, long time. Then, at the end of the verse there's a minor change for a 4 or 8 count or so then it returns back to the tonic or root chord once again. Very unique. Not normal.

I know this isn't much to go on, but if you could help a brother out, I sure would appreciate it. I once had Dean Martin's "That's Amore" (the moon pie song) stuck in my head for about a month and a half and I've never been the same after that. I don't think I could withstand another similar episode.

There's rep and casino cash (assuming I have any - I don't really know) in it for the angelic being who can help me out on this deal.

Many thanks in advance.

FAX

Disclaimers: Sorry if repost.

Black Bob · 09-20-2012, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcaj22

ill take a stab at it based on your clues:

I bet that's it. I was looking at the I and love you and you song earlier but didn't know about this one....

tooge · 09-20-2012, 08:07 AM

the other thread made me think. FAX, it could be this

patteeu · 09-20-2012, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcaj22

ill take a stab at it based on your clues:

Good song. No British accent, faux or otherwise.

tooge · 09-20-2012, 08:17 AM

actually FAX, it was probably this

**RealSNR** · 09-20-2012, 10:34 AM

G F# D E

Must have been the ESPN theme from years ago

Start Croyle · 09-20-2012, 10:37 AM

Is it a rock song, a ballad? What era did te recording soundl ike it was from? Whose style was it most similar to?

NewChief · 09-20-2012, 10:38 AM

If you don't have shazam, here's a tip from a fellow audio obsessive whose brain is driven nuts by these occurrences:

Try to just remember a single lyrical phrase from it that's distinct to google later when you have access. Even if it's only 3-4 words, you can often google that and "lyrics" and get started on the right path.

Demonpenz · 09-20-2012, 10:44 AM

M-83 Midnight City

NewChief · 09-20-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

M-83 Midnight City

Not downtempo enough from his description.

FAX · 09-20-2012, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barney Stinson

You have $14057783 in casino cash. You're welcome.

Wow. Do guys receive Planetbucks for creating 0 post threads or something? That seems like a lot. Considering I've lost billions at that poker game deal trying to hit a royal flush, I'm a little surprised. As for the song, no ... it is not called "$14057783 In Casino Cash" although that might make a darn good hook.

I've been busy, so I'm just checking in this afternoon. That song is still plaguing me awful so I hope one of you guys figured it out. I know my clues were bad, but that's all I have to go on. Nevertheless, thanks for the help one and all.

FAX

patteeu · 09-20-2012, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAX

Wow. Do guys receive Planetbucks for creating 0 post threads or something? That seems like a lot. Considering I've lost billions at that poker game deal trying to hit a royal flush, I'm a little surprised. As for the song, no ... it is not called "$14057783 In Casino Cash" although that might make a darn good hook.

I've been busy, so I'm just checking in this afternoon. That song is still plaguing me awful so I hope one of you guys figured it out. I know my clues were bad, but that's all I have to go on. Nevertheless, thanks for the help one and all.

FAX

Can you record yourself humming it and attach it to a post?

Brock · 09-20-2012, 11:26 AM

I think it might be "Yesterday" by The Beatles. Let me know.

Black Bob · 09-20-2012, 11:31 AM

I am stuck on the "heart" clue. Every time I try and think about this I get that stupid Extreme "Hole in my Heart" song stuck in my head for some reason... That is a shitty song to get stuck in your head.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 09-20-2012, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAX

Wow. Do guys receive Planetbucks for creating 0 post threads or something? That seems like a lot. Considering I've lost billions at that poker game deal trying to hit a royal flush, I'm a little surprised. As for the song, no ... it is not called "$14057783 In Casino Cash" although that might make a darn good hook.

I've been busy, so I'm just checking in this afternoon. That song is still plaguing me awful so I hope one of you guys figured it out. I know my clues were bad, but that's all I have to go on. Nevertheless, thanks for the help one and all.

FAX

Oh, I know the song! It goes like this, right?

Da da da da ... da daaa daa doo day da.

Black Bob · 09-20-2012, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

Oh, I know the song! It goes like this, right?

Da da da da ... da daaa daa doo day da.

Camptown Races?

09-20-2012, 12:38 AM
FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	Name That Tune (Really Difficult One) Greetings music lovers. It's FAX. Listen, I am experiencing a serious predicament and if there's one thing I hate, it's a ding dang serious predicament. I much prefer the far less stressful postdicament which allows you some time to reflect on how you escaped. In this case, though, I really need some assistance. Here's the deal ... Last night I was in a grocery store and there was a song playing on the speaker system somewhere near the bananas and already-hunked-up watermelon in plastic boxes. I had never heard the song before, nor since, which is not unusual since I don't listen to the radio much. Sadly, the tune is stuck in my head and I've googled until I'm blue in the face as well as the ass and I can tell you right now, a blue ass is nothing to joke about. The problem I'm having is that I couldn't hear the lyrics or the hook or anything, but I'm hopeful that you guys can help me because the song was very unusual and I'm guessing was probably released in the last 5 years or so due to the production techniques used. Also, it must have been somewhat popular or it wouldn't be included in the market's muzak rotation. Here's what I gleaned from the banana area speaker system ... 1. The song is kind of a drone deal utilizing maybe 2 or 3 chords total. 2. The vocal is male, predominant, and the singer has a very high tenor range. 3. I think I heard some saxophone. Maybe playing in a chorus type deal. 4. As I mentioned, only a couple of chords are used and they stay on the same chord for the entire verse except for a chord change at the very end ... this is the unusual part. 5. I don't recall hearing any percussion, although there may have been some. If so, it was not dominant at all. It's a dramatic, semi-slow tune. Love songish. 6. The singer's accent could have been British, but it could also be one of those Americans who try to sound British because it's cool. The "R"s were pronounced "Ah"s. 7. I reckon that the version I heard was probably 4 or 5 minutes long. 8. The meter is slow. Dramatic. 9. From what I could ascertain, there might have been strings in the background. 10. As I mentioned, I couldn't hear the lyrics, but the verse/vocal went "da da da daaaaa ... dada dada dada da daaaaa" ... like that. Assuming the thing was in D Major, the primary melody was "G F# D E ..... DD EE DD G A". The main theme was that first part ... the "G F# D E". It sounded like the lyrics in the verses repeated themselves over and over again. The word, "heart" may have been used several times. Again, the main thing that is unique is the fact that the high tenor vocal works over a single chord for a long, long time. Then, at the end of the verse there's a minor change for a 4 or 8 count or so then it returns back to the tonic or root chord once again. Very unique. Not normal. I know this isn't much to go on, but if you could help a brother out, I sure would appreciate it. I once had Dean Martin's "That's Amore" (the moon pie song) stuck in my head for about a month and a half and I've never been the same after that. I don't think I could withstand another similar episode. There's rep and casino cash (assuming I have any - I don't really know) in it for the angelic being who can help me out on this deal. Many thanks in advance. FAX Disclaimers: Sorry if repost.
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09-20-2012, 08:07 AM	#32
tooge MVP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Liberty, MO Casino cash: $794112	the other thread made me think. FAX, it could be this
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09-20-2012, 08:17 AM	#34
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09-20-2012, 10:37 AM	#36
Start Croyle Starter Join Date: Dec 2010 Casino cash: $10016078	Is it a rock song, a ballad? What era did te recording soundl ike it was from? Whose style was it most similar to?
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09-20-2012, 10:38 AM	#37
NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $7280204	If you don't have shazam, here's a tip from a fellow audio obsessive whose brain is driven nuts by these occurrences: Try to just remember a single lyrical phrase from it that's distinct to google later when you have access. Even if it's only 3-4 words, you can often google that and "lyrics" and get started on the right path. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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09-20-2012, 10:44 AM	#38
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09-20-2012, 11:26 AM	#42
Brock Say hello to my little friend Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Larryville Casino cash: $9598422	I think it might be "Yesterday" by The Beatles. Let me know.
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09-20-2012, 11:31 AM	#43
Black Bob Veteran Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mohawk Town Casino cash: $10004900	I am stuck on the "heart" clue. Every time I try and think about this I get that stupid Extreme "Hole in my Heart" song stuck in my head for some reason... That is a shitty song to get stuck in your head.
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