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Pannic Since: Jul, 2009
#101: Aug 22nd 2009 at 4:01:29 PM

I hate "Epic."

As per the trope which pertains to musical theatre, I'd say The Ballad of Sweeney Todd, That's What He Said from Parade, Defying Gravity from Wicked, Another National Anthem from Assassins, and Find Your Grail from Spamalot.

Going with the trend in this thread, as in a song that is epic, Emerald Sword by Rhapsody.

edited 22nd Aug '09 4:02:42 PM by Pannic

Hyardacil Since: Dec, 1969
#102: Aug 26th 2009 at 1:13:55 PM

Of course - Genesis.

Book endings.

Cinema Show from Selling England... and naturally Los Endos.

Kuzla3 Some fangirl or somthin\' from The Tropical Islands Since: Sep, 2009
Some fangirl or somthin\'
#103: Sep 28th 2009 at 5:37:46 AM

I like the "Undefeatable Heart" from Final Fantasy Tactics Advance.

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GGCrono Since: Jan, 2001
#104: Sep 28th 2009 at 5:46:00 AM

Blind Guardian's Time Stands Still. It just sounds so powerful. Like it makes me want to pick up a battle-axe and cut down a charging hoard of orc marauders.

AFGNCAAP Not axe crazy I swear from Great Underground Empire Since: Jun, 2009
Not axe crazy I swear
#105: Sep 28th 2009 at 4:23:31 PM

Apotheosis, O Fortuna. Here.

Some writing.
PadurKaril Bile Connoisseur from San José, CA Since: Apr, 2009 Relationship Status: Cigarettes and Valentines
#106: Sep 28th 2009 at 5:18:22 PM

The Battle Hymn of the Republic

I'm not sure if it qualifies, but "This is Usually the Part Where Someone Screams" by Alesana is pretty epic.

I'd rather the world betray me, but I won't betray the world.
ImipolexG frozen in time from all our yesterdays Since: Jan, 2001
frozen in time
#107: Sep 29th 2009 at 7:09:00 AM

  • Rush - 2112, Xanadu, Natural Science, The Camera Eye
  • Yes - The Gates of Delirium (a lesser-known sibling to Close to the Edge)
  • Sleep - Dopesmoker (a 63-minute stoner anthem. I defy anyone to find a longer song)
  • Metallica - Master of Puppets
  • ...and dare I say it...Stairway to Heaven?

edited 26th Jul '11 4:24:20 PM by ImipolexG

no one will notice that I changed this
RokkitPowah Kvlt. from Blashyrkh Since: Sep, 2009
Kvlt.
#108: Sep 30th 2009 at 12:01:48 PM

I'd guess almost everything by Bal-Sagoth should qualify here. Your Mileage May Vary, though...

edited 30th Sep '09 12:02:00 PM by Rokkit Powah

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Erock Proud Canadian from Toronto Since: Jul, 2009
Proud Canadian
#109: Nov 18th 2009 at 2:35:00 PM

Won't Get Fooled Again. LIVE.

If you don't like a single Frank Ocean song, you have no soul.
Neccy60 Resident Oreo from Chicago, IL Since: Nov, 2009
Resident Oreo
#110: Nov 18th 2009 at 3:13:54 PM

Godspeed You! Black Emperor - East Hastings. Also, Dream Theater - Metropolis.

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ElTheDaze I'm so sorry from Darwin IV Since: Oct, 2009
I'm so sorry
#111: Nov 18th 2009 at 5:13:25 PM

IT PUMPS ME UP YEAHHHH!!!

If you want me, i am still here. ElTheDaze@yahoo.com
iamathousandapples The Collective from Northeast Ohio Megablob Since: Oct, 2009
The Collective
#112: Nov 18th 2009 at 7:10:10 PM

AND WE CAN SHARE...FOREVER!!!!

edited 18th Nov '09 7:34:54 PM by iamathousandapples

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TheSanityAssassin My name is awful. from A prison in space Since: Jan, 2010
Headfullofimaginary Since: May, 2009
#114: Nov 20th 2009 at 8:50:18 AM

"Tuleen Ajettu Maa" by Moonsorrow.

Ooh, is that a song in Finnish? I'm always open to songs sung in Finnish! Thankyou!! *runs to You Tube*

Now.. epic songs. How exactly are we defining epic here? Is it power or length or complexity or emotion or what? Oh well, I'll be liberal and just sling a few down...

I'll say Bohemian Rhapsody as well (The live version is awesome!), and I'll second whoeer said Planet Hell. A lot of Nightwish songs could qualify- may I also put forward Wishmaster, with it's lovely guitar solo?

In terms of emotion and length, I'll nominate X Japan's Art of Life. I'll also pimp it out for anyone who has a spare half hour, because we need more X love in the world. Whee!

Headfullofimaginary Since: May, 2009
#115: Nov 20th 2009 at 9:49:57 AM

Listened to some of that Moonsorrow song. It was quite good, but it would have been better if I'd been able to find a complete version.just bugs me

NEO from Qrrbrbirlbel Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: GAR for Archer
#116: Nov 21st 2009 at 8:37:56 AM

Mana by Equilibrium. Epic on every possible sense.

No regret shall pass over the threshold!
darnpenguin Yakka Foob Mog from one friend to another Since: Jan, 2001
Yakka Foob Mog
#117: Nov 21st 2009 at 6:42:53 PM

It's Monkey-Flanking Rhapsody, bitch! A song so epic it didn't fit on a single video.

edited 21st Nov '09 6:44:23 PM by darnpenguin

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TheSanityAssassin My name is awful. from A prison in space Since: Jan, 2010
Headfullofimaginary Since: May, 2009
#120: Dec 2nd 2009 at 7:46:41 AM

I'll add yet another Nightwish song- Dark Chest of Wonders. Also, perhaps pushing the definition of epic into new and possibly subjective waters, Muma the Nightmare by Buck-Tick.

Dark-Jaxx Gawd Himself! from Mt. Sumeru Since: Dec, 2009
Gawd Himself!
#121: Dec 4th 2009 at 3:50:59 AM

Judas Priest - Battle Hymn/One Shot At Glory Judas Priest - Leather Rebel

Two from Priest I can think of right now.

Coujagkin <chirps obnoxiousy> from The Nest Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
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#122: Aug 15th 2010 at 6:39:23 PM

For me the theme from Rocky by Bill Conti ("Gonna Fly Now") will always be one of the top epic songs on my list. I even use it as an alarm ringtone!

melloncollie Since: Feb, 2012
#123: Aug 15th 2010 at 6:50:13 PM

I found this thanks to a thread on this forum about bagpipes.

hrdcrnwo Kick some fin from Seattle, Washington Since: Jun, 2009
Kick some fin
#124: Aug 15th 2010 at 8:39:54 PM

  • Through the Fire and Flames by Dragon Force (Yeah, it's the only song I listen to by them and I know of it because of Guitar Hero)
  • Defying Gravity from Wicked (I actually saw Wicked live and had goosebumps and my mouth was open in awe throughout the whole song)
  • Dream On by Aerosmith (Probably my favorite song)
  • Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen (Given)
  • Tribute by Tenacious D (I mean, c'mon, how can you not like this song?)

Also, Muse has a lot of epic songs, such as United States of Eurasia, Butterflies and Hurricanes, and Knights of Cydonia. Same with Metallica.

melloncollie Since: Feb, 2012
#125: Aug 15th 2010 at 9:28:30 PM

^ "Take A Bow" doesn't count? Really?


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