Greatest intros of all time?

[Brucebubs]

Originally Posted by Jeff Scott

Always loved this intro.

Jeff that was like Roger Hodgson from Supertramp decided to join Emerson , Lake & Palmer!

[Ruppster]

Originally Posted by Jeff Scott

This riff (and band) is so stupid good I was surprised to see it here. Thank you!

[Jeff Scott]

Originally Posted by Brucebubs

Jeff that was like Roger Hodgson from Supertramp decided to join Emerson , Lake & Palmer!

Annie is the best! As was/is Renaissance, my all time favorite band.

The first time I saw Renaissance they opened with this:

[Ruppster]

Originally Posted by Jeff Scott

Always loved this intro.

WARNING: Long intro.

Thanks for posting this. I saw them at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania when I was in high school and was blown away by their musicianship and originality. Annie Haslam could sing her @#$ off and the music can be forgiven for being a bit pretentious. I loved it.

[Brucebubs]

Originally Posted by Jeff Scott

Annie is the best! As was/is Renaissance, my all time favorite band.

The first time I saw Renaissance they opened with this:

Here she reminded me of Jon Anderson - great stuff!

[hairpuller]

Please keep in mind this thread started with “stay with me “ by the faces!
Where have we gone!?!
Scott

[1neeto]

Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

I didn't like the first 1:45 intro but once the singing started it's a great, spooking intro. I didn't listen to the entire song though.

When you can, listen to the whole thing.

But my favorite PT song, which happens to have a great moody intro is this one. I recommend to find some 20 minutes, get some good headphones, disconnect your mind from everything, and enjoy the journey.


https://youtu.be/MSEQZ8reJA4

[KevWind]

So many great ones really.
Surprised no has posted this one



Love the intro and the Enya cover posted by RP. here is another one starts with bang literally , drums and fiddles Woops violins




And this now iconic acoustic guitar intro, here is my favorite version of the Gordon Peterson song "Big Hard Sun"

[jseth]

Originally Posted by M19

Short but Suite:

Exactly what I was thinking of... used to start my day with this one, back in the late 60's... always got me up and going and in a great mood!

[tinnitus]

Originally Posted by hairpuller

Please keep in mind this thread started with “stay with me “ by the faces!
Where have we gone!?!
Scott

1+ on Stay With Me

Here's another fine intro (IMHO). Simple and to the point, flexing serious guitar muscle and demanding listener engagement. Elegant rock poetry when the lone snare pops in at 0:24.

[M19]

Not acoustic, but REALLY!

[Bob from Brooklyn]

People, people, people!

[roberts]

of course there's this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMqdwtd8TrQ

[tinnitus]

Never was a Lou Reed fan, but his band's instrumental intro (first 3:50 of this song) has been one of my favorite pieces of rock music for 49 years.

[marty bradbury]

Originally Posted by RP

The prize has to go to Perpetuum Jazzile's version of Africa...

Perpetuum Jazzile is known as one of the most spectacular and biggest vocal groups across the globe. It was established in 1983 and today it is celebrated as YouTube’s most watched large vocal group in the world with over 50 million views (with mesmerizing vocals-only rendition of Toto’s Africa at the forefront). The critically-acclaimed vocal orchestra heralding from Slovenia is popular for its powerful rhythms, rich harmonies, unparalleled creativity, and special blend of pop, jazz, gospel, blues, disco, funk and bossa nova. Perpetuum Jazzile performs mostly a cappella with 30 to up to 50 members. They also incorporate vocal percussions; a human beat-box with an incredible array of simulated drums and electronic beats, as well as the group’s choreographed hand and body movements that simulate storms and visualize other phenomena. Perpetuum Jazzile’s powerful repertoire includes arrangements of songs by Toto, Daft Punk, David Guetta, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Billy Joel, ABBA, David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, George Benson, and more musical legends. However, original compositions have also an ever growing place in Perpetuum Jazzile concert program.

I 2nd that! Blew me away the first time I saw this and still does. Simply amazing,