Music Name That Tune (Really Difficult One) - Page 2

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.

acesn8s · 09-20-2012, 06:01 AM

Was this it?

Baby Lee · 09-20-2012, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Were you in Whole Foods, Fax?
If you were in Whole Foods Im betting it was Right Said Fred.

If you weren't, then I'm guessing it was Bel Biv Davoe or the Sugarhill Gang.

- was in Trader Joe's yesterday and 'Don't Fear the Reaper' came over the sound system. Within 5 seconds, you could hear whispers of 'more cowbell' running down aisles. Then about 30 seconds in, one of the cashier dudes started tapping on that bell they keep up front for announcements.

It was surreal.

Bowtie · 09-20-2012, 06:23 AM

Google Gotye, song might be Someone That I Used To Know

jjjayb · 09-20-2012, 06:25 AM

Because I hear this everywhere now:

Spongeblack Bobtard · 09-20-2012, 06:49 AM

My first guess would be Heart of Gold by Neil Young

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFNqj3RGUuM

....Was there a piano? Also, was it acoustic or electric guitar?

ChiefEd · 09-20-2012, 07:00 AM

This seems to be all over the place now...

Muse - "Madness"

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=Ek0Sg...%3DEk0SgwWmF9w

NewChief · 09-20-2012, 07:08 AM

Put this on your smartphone, seriously. It's a lifesaver, because I'd obsess over these sorts of questions as well:
http://www.shazam.com/

**patteeu** · 09-20-2012, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewChief

Put this on your smartphone, seriously. It's a lifesaver, because I'd obsess over these sorts of questions as well:
http://www.shazam.com/

Yep, that's the ticket. I use it all the time. Alternatively, my wife and kids use Soundhound.

Nixhex · 09-20-2012, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefEd

This seems to be all over the place now...

Muse - "Madness"

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=Ek0Sg...%3DEk0SgwWmF9w

That was my guess

**Saul Good** · 09-20-2012, 07:49 AM

Maybe Hey Soul Sister by Train

stonedstooge · 09-20-2012, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackBob

My first guess would be Heart of Gold by Neil Young

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFNqj3RGUuM

....Was there a piano? Also, was it acoustic or electric guitar?

Do a little research. Mr. FAX is an older dude, makes drug references all the time, works in the music business or something related closely to it; and you think he doesn't know or heard of Neil Young? Get a grip man.

Spongeblack Bobtard · 09-20-2012, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stonedstooge

Do a little research. Mr. FAX is an older dude, makes drug references all the time, works in the music business or something related closely to it; and you think he doesn't know or heard of Neil Young? Get a grip man.

Well, I didn't know that LOL.... I wouldn't have picked Heart of Gold if I had.

I don't think it's Madness by Muse. He would have mentioned the effects.

mcaj22 · 09-20-2012, 08:03 AM

ill take a stab at it based on your clues:

stonedstooge · 09-20-2012, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackBob

Well, I didn't know that LOL.... I wouldn't have picked Heart of Gold if I had.

I don't think it's Madness by Muse. He would have mentioned the effects.

1moreTRich · 09-20-2012, 08:04 AM

First thing that came to mind is: Jason Derulo - Whatcha Say; although the percussion if fairly prevalent.

09-20-2012, 12:38 AM
FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $14074138	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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