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LoOkINgAtYoU1 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-23-2007, 06:57 PM

I would like to know some good songs with stories why it was made or in the actually song. I know that alot of Bob Dylan's songs have some good stories in them, so just post a song or songs and what the song is about or why it was made.

I'll start with the song "Ohio" by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young is a protest song about the Kent State shooting in 1970.

RuseOfMetacarpi · #2 (**permalink**) 01-23-2007, 07:50 PM

"Me and Bobby McGee" by Janis Joplin.

about lovin' and losin', I guess.

Blazin'Talon · #3 (**permalink**) 01-24-2007, 07:58 AM

"Metropolis pt. 1:The Miracle and the Sleeper" by Dream Theater is a song about two brothers fighting over Rome's leadership... (Ok, this was my recollection. Intarweb says that "This story is based on the telepathically-linked characters Romulus and Remus from the Aeneid." So there ya go)

"Metropolis pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory" is a concept album by Dream Theatre that tells the story of a man that discovers the mystery of a young girls murder, this young girl being him in a past life. It's awesome.

These two are off the top of my head, cause I love 'em. If I think of any more I'll post them.

naboo · #4 (**permalink**) 01-24-2007, 09:04 PM

Hurricane - Bob Dylan
The story of Rubin Carter and his conviction.

Symphony X - The Odyssey
It's about the Odyssey, obviously... and is a fucking AMAZING 24 minute epic.

Symphony X - The Divine Wings of Tragedy
Another 20 minute epic about Paradise Lost/Regained.

Enslaved - 793 (The Battle of Lindisfarne)
Tells of the first viking raids on England in 793.

Iced Earth - Dante's Inferno
The Inferno by Dante in power/thrash metal epic form.

Bathory - One Rode to Asa Bay
Tells of the first Christians that came to Norway to convert (forcefully) the Norse men.

I know about a million awesome concept albums too.

Blazin'Talon · #5 (**permalink**) 01-24-2007, 09:44 PM

Not to threadjack...but out of those million, can you think of a couple I might wanna check out if I like dream theater.

Pretty please?

sffan34 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-25-2007, 05:21 AM

I've Been Down - Mac Dre
Dance with the Devil - Immortal Technique
Train With No Love - Andre Nickatina

naboo · #7 (**permalink**) 01-25-2007, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazin'Talon

Not to threadjack...but out of those million, can you think of a couple I might wanna check out if I like dream theater.

Pretty please?

Oh yeah, sure man! I love that Dream Theater album, it's fucking great. Anyway...

Symphony X - V: The New Mythology Suite
This one's probably the closest to Dream Theater. If you love Metropolis I think you'll ADORE this one.

Opeth - Still Life
This one's a bit heavier, with growling vocals and such, but it's also folky, acoustic and has beautiful clean vocals. It's really amazing progressive music. I urge you to check this one out even if you're a little skeptical. I found these guys right after I found Dream Theater and I fell in love with them.

Opeth - My Arms, Your Hearse
Same band, different concept album. I'd check the other one out first.

Ayreon - The Human Equation
I bought this album without ever hearing it and it's turned into one of my favorites of all-time. This actually has Dream Theater's vocalist as the main character in the story, so you'll be able to relate well. The story is a little cheesy but it's so incredible.

There's a few great ones.

C Weezy · #8 (**permalink**) 01-25-2007, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sffan34

I've Been Down - Mac Dre
Dance with the Devil - Immortal Technique
Train With No Love - Andre Nickatina

i figured someone would have that one posted.

I also like...

Notorious B.I.G. - I Got a Story to Tell
Immortal Technique - You Never Know (very sad)
Kottonmouth Kings - The Deal
Lost Boyz - Renee
Nas - Rewind (tells a story but backwards...it's awesome)

phiegnux · #9 (**permalink**) 01-26-2007, 02:09 AM

Alive by Pearl Jam is pretty cool. but what's even better is what Eddie Veder had to say about the song as it progressed in concerts. VH1 did a story tellers with them, and just thinking about what was said gave me goose bumps. i dont wanna spoil it but anyone interested (especially pearl jam fans) should find out what was said.

Wings for Marie (Pt. 1) and 10,000 Days (Wings Pt. 2) by Tool is very interesting.

Blue by A Perfect Circle.

.Noodles · #10 (**permalink**) 01-26-2007, 02:15 AM

agreed, Tool is the shit. I'm listening to one of their bootlegs right now, can't wait till they come back through colorado for their next tour

LoOkINgAtYoU1 · #11 (**permalink**) 01-26-2007, 05:50 AM

Yea i love that song by Pearl Jam and basically everything they put out. Eddie is just amazing to see live and how he puts everything into his performance

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#1 (permalink) 01-23-2007, 06:57 PM
LoOkINgAtYoU1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4	Good Songs with stories I would like to know some good songs with stories why it was made or in the actually song. I know that alot of Bob Dylan's songs have some good stories in them, so just post a song or songs and what the song is about or why it was made. I'll start with the song "Ohio" by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young is a protest song about the Kent State shooting in 1970.

#3 (permalink) 01-24-2007, 07:58 AM
Blazin'Talon Maybe just nothing Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alberta! Posts: 2,263	"Metropolis pt. 1:The Miracle and the Sleeper" by Dream Theater is a song about two brothers fighting over Rome's leadership... (Ok, this was my recollection. Intarweb says that "This story is based on the telepathically-linked characters Romulus and Remus from the Aeneid." So there ya go) "Metropolis pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory" is a concept album by Dream Theatre that tells the story of a man that discovers the mystery of a young girls murder, this young girl being him in a past life. It's awesome. These two are off the top of my head, cause I love 'em. If I think of any more I'll post them. __________________ "He says 'Baby, I don't wanna die today' You say 'So long man, it's too late'" - 54-40 Last edited by Blazin'Talon; 01-24-2007 at 08:04 AM.

#4 (permalink) 01-24-2007, 09:04 PM
naboo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 622	Hurricane - Bob Dylan The story of Rubin Carter and his conviction. Symphony X - The Odyssey It's about the Odyssey, obviously... and is a fucking AMAZING 24 minute epic. Symphony X - The Divine Wings of Tragedy Another 20 minute epic about Paradise Lost/Regained. Enslaved - 793 (The Battle of Lindisfarne) Tells of the first viking raids on England in 793. Iced Earth - Dante's Inferno The Inferno by Dante in power/thrash metal epic form. Bathory - One Rode to Asa Bay Tells of the first Christians that came to Norway to convert (forcefully) the Norse men. I know about a million awesome concept albums too. Last edited by naboo; 01-24-2007 at 09:09 PM.

#5 (permalink) 01-24-2007, 09:44 PM
Blazin'Talon Maybe just nothing Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alberta! Posts: 2,263	Not to threadjack...but out of those million, can you think of a couple I might wanna check out if I like dream theater. Pretty please? __________________ "He says 'Baby, I don't wanna die today' You say 'So long man, it's too late'" - 54-40

#6 (permalink) 01-25-2007, 05:21 AM
sffan34 Boss Tycoon Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The BAY! Posts: 459	I've Been Down - Mac Dre Dance with the Devil - Immortal Technique Train With No Love - Andre Nickatina __________________ Three and a half no more no less in a Backwood it a bust ya chest To have a grown man cryin tears sayin damn I aint been this high in years.

#9 (permalink) 01-26-2007, 02:09 AM
phiegnux aspiring psychonaut Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SD Posts: 557	Alive by Pearl Jam is pretty cool. but what's even better is what Eddie Veder had to say about the song as it progressed in concerts. VH1 did a story tellers with them, and just thinking about what was said gave me goose bumps. i dont wanna spoil it but anyone interested (especially pearl jam fans) should find out what was said. Wings for Marie (Pt. 1) and 10,000 Days (Wings Pt. 2) by Tool is very interesting. Blue by A Perfect Circle. __________________

#10 (permalink) 01-26-2007, 02:15 AM
.Noodles Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pete's Couch Posts: 278	agreed, Tool is the shit. I'm listening to one of their bootlegs right now, can't wait till they come back through colorado for their next tour __________________

#11 (permalink) 01-26-2007, 05:50 AM
LoOkINgAtYoU1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4	Yea i love that song by Pearl Jam and basically everything they put out. Eddie is just amazing to see live and how he puts everything into his performance

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