[Zanth]

So many great reco's thus far. I'm surprised:

Don McLean's American Pie has not already been listed!

 

[kyleisgreat]

Lateralus - Tool

The whole song is amazing but the climax is....epic.

 

[feh1325]

layla - derek and the dominos
a day in the life - the beatles
wish you were here - pink floyd
starlight - muse (probably a personal thing)
us and them - pink floyd
sound of silence - simon and garfunkel

 

[patgod]

Fish heads - Barnes and Barnes

C'mon, it's song about Fish heads. FISH HEADS!!!

I mean... it really makes you think.




You know...?

 

[Jubei]

Not in any particular order

Layla - Derek and the Dominoes
Freebird - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Breaking Into Heaven - Stone Roses
The Asphalt World - Suede
Dazed and Confused - Led Zeppelin
Stairway To Heaven - Led Zeppelin
Every Step Of The Way - Santana
The End - The Doors
Rocket Queen - Guns N Roses
Fun House - The Stooges
One Rode To Asa Bay - Bathory
The Court Of The Crimson King - King Crimson
Astronomy Domine - Pink Floyd (live version off Ummagumma)
Careful With That Axe Eugene - Pink Floyd (live version off Ummagumma)
A Saucerful of Secrets - Pink Floyd (live version off Ummagumma)
Child InTime - Deep Purple

 

[MdRex]

Octavarium - Dream Theater

 

[EtherealApril]

Quote:

Originally Posted by asmox /img/forum/go_quote.gif The last few minutes of Isis' 'So Did We' qualifies, for me. Utterly massive music... just soul crushing.

I agree. That song has such an uplifting, yet spine-chilling atmosphere.

For me, Disillusion's The Sleep of Restless Hours is the ultimate metal epic. It has a HUGE sound, complex arrangements and masterful musicianship. Highly recommended for any fans of progressive/melodic death metal.

 

[sawyer]

Dream Theater-Metropolis Part 1 and Part 2
Dream Theater-Octavarium
Symphony X - The Odyssey

 

[MrFaust]

Tool - Parabol / Parabola, Right In Two
Down - Eyes Of The South
Metallica - To Live Is To Die
Aghora - Dime

 

[cerbie]

Faith No More: Zombie Eaters, Underwater Love, Caffeine, RV, Just A Man
Queen: The Prophet's Song, Good Company
Jethro Tull: For Michael Collins, Jeffrey And Me
Pink Floyd - The Fletcher Memorial Home
Roy Buchanan: I'm Evil, Hey Joe, Mrs. pressure, Turn To Stone, Soul Dressing, Sneaking Godzilla Through The Alley

 

[BadassBob]

Anything by Shpongle, of Dancing with Kadafi by Infected Mushroom.

 

[rob187]

Bruce Springsteen - Incident on 57th Street; New York City Serenade
Arctic Monkeys - A Certain Romance
Rolling Stones - Moonlight Mile
U2 - With Or Without You
Jeff Buckley - Last Goodbye

 

[SONGsanmanwah]

Yes: Close To The Edge
Pat Metheny Group: The Way Up

 

[mdjenders]

Yes: And You and I
Dire Straits: Telegraph Road

 

[Barney Rubble]

Try Unfinished Symphony by Hybrid

that screams epic, with the strings .....oh the strings

Great tune

Actually Wider Angle and Some of Morning Scfi and I choose noise is pretty epic too,

I would recommned you have a listen if you are into melodic electronica of any kind