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Non-Film Discussion => Real-Life Soundtracks => Topic started by: Gabe on May 17, 2005, 09:35:08 PM

Title: The Most POPULAR SONG Known To Man?
Post by: Gabe on May 17, 2005, 09:35:08 PM
Considering how long we as humans have been listening to music, I am wondering what the most popular song in history might be? In this case I'm asking in terms of recorded music, but another question I might ask is what is the single most recognizable melody or tempo since we've adapted  our ability to interpret sounds?
 
In American History, perhaps one of the most popular tunes ever is the Happy Birthday song , but who knows? Well, since I'm proposing this question on this site, my assumption is that perhaps one of you does.
Title: The Most POPULAR SONG Known To Man?
Post by: cowboykurtis on May 17, 2005, 10:07:08 PM
"YEA" Usher featuring Lil' John.

They've been listening to that since the Baroque Era.
Title: The Most POPULAR SONG Known To Man?
Post by: Stefen on May 17, 2005, 10:09:29 PM
they play that at barbeques here too. It is popular. good choice.
Title: The Most POPULAR SONG Known To Man?
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on May 17, 2005, 10:19:56 PM
Did you know that the Birthday Theme is copyrighted?

You could always just do the "Birthday Song" that was sung for Mini-Movies in Upright Citizen's Brigade...
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Post by: pete on May 17, 2005, 10:23:33 PM
I love it when pretentious threads are saved by xixaxers.
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Post by: Gamblour. on May 17, 2005, 10:24:34 PM
Wasn't it written by astronauts?
Title: The Most POPULAR SONG Known To Man?
Post by: Gabe on May 17, 2005, 10:27:28 PM
Quote from: peteI love it when pretentious threads are saved by xixaxers.
LOL

And the Question went into XIXAX history- UNANSWERED.

Also I'm beginning to think that PRETENTIOUS just means your too lazy to think about it.
Title: The Most POPULAR SONG Known To Man?
Post by: socketlevel on May 18, 2005, 10:20:26 AM
the two most played songs on radio are "stairway to heaven" and "November Rain"  but i guess it depends on if you mean total amount of times a song has played, or the total amount of time people have been listening to the song.  in the case of these two songs they might have played as much as other greatest hits, but since they're so long in length they've had more airtime.

-sl-
Title: The Most POPULAR SONG Known To Man?
Post by: Myxo on May 18, 2005, 11:41:00 AM
Who remembers that fucking Bryan Adams song from Robin Hood?

"Everything I do.. I do it for you.."

*cuts wrists*
Title: The Most POPULAR SONG Known To Man?
Post by: Pubrick on May 18, 2005, 11:51:01 AM
macarena.

before macarena.. East 17 - House of Love.
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Post by: Raikus on May 18, 2005, 02:37:30 PM
Mary Had a Little Lamb or Silent Night.
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Post by: socketlevel on May 18, 2005, 03:32:11 PM
or happy birthday

-sl-
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Post by: jtm on May 18, 2005, 03:36:01 PM
Quote from: Pubrickmacarena.


:shock:  i've never met anyone who likes that song.  i think ur confusing "popular" with "overplayed"
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Post by: MacGuffin on May 18, 2005, 04:19:23 PM
Quote from: JaruebiConsidering how long we as humans have been listening to music, I am wondering what the most popular song in history might be?

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Quote from: Jaruebibut another question I might ask is what is the single most recognizable melody or tempo since we've adapted  our ability to interpret sounds?

The Final Jeopardy Question theme.
Title: Re: The Most POPULAR SONG Known To Man?
Post by: Ravi on May 18, 2005, 04:41:44 PM
Quote from: Jaruebiwhat is the single most recognizable melody or tempo since we've adapted  our ability to interpret sounds?

The Jaws theme and the Psycho shower scene music.
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Post by: Raikus on May 18, 2005, 05:12:59 PM
The 'Law and Order' DUH! DUH!
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Post by: Pubrick on May 18, 2005, 09:17:08 PM
Quote from: Jay Tee Em
Quote from: Pubrickmacarena.


:shock:  i've never met anyone who likes that song.  i think ur confusing "popular" with "overplayed"
yeah that's what popular means dude. ur never gonna know "everyone's favorite" some beatle song maybe.

the thread is hilarious cos ppl are listing the most well-known. and yeah, macarena is pretty well known across nations.
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Post by: modage on May 19, 2005, 03:59:26 PM
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'cause they sing that thing in like EVERY country, have you seen those kids?  :shock:
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Post by: Gabe on May 19, 2005, 04:09:30 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Who thinks there is still potential for new sounds to Rock and Shock the world? ( although judging by macguffin's guesses, if they are right, seem to be pretty dull. )
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Post by: jtm on May 19, 2005, 04:09:56 PM
i went on "it's a small world" ride at Disneyland on acid once.

it was the single most frightening experience of my life.  i don't know why i thought it would be fun to trip at Disneyland.
Title: The Most POPULAR SONG Known To Man?
Post by: Gabe on May 19, 2005, 04:12:17 PM
I would trip at Disneyland RIGHT NOW if given the oppurtunity. . .

But thanks for the heads up.
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Post by: jtm on May 19, 2005, 04:13:48 PM
Quote from: JaruebiI would trip at Disneyland RIGHT NOW if given the oppurtunity. . .

But thanks for the heads up.

seriously man, don't do it.  go to Magic Mountain instead.
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Post by: Gabe on May 19, 2005, 04:41:57 PM
Not with those Thorns at the bottom of the Waterfall !!! Hell No. My ass would stay in TomorrowLand. The Alien Encounter show would surely be avoided as well. And the Animal Kingdom might be a great place if Acid is at all similar to mushrooms, because when I trip on mushrooms I feel very at touch with nature, and the world, really.






But lets not make this a Thread about DisneyLand, OR drugs, for that matter.

Continuing the Discussion ( if those even exist here )

Regardless of Artistic intent with sounds,
What is the single most recognizable sound to humans?
Is it our mother's voice? or a loud crash? or maybe a fart?

Hehe. Fart.
Title: The Most POPULAR SONG Known To Man?
Post by: MacGuffin on May 19, 2005, 04:42:37 PM
Quote from: Jay Tee Emseriously man, don't do it.  go to Magic Mountain instead.

Not Splash Mountain.
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Post by: jtm on May 19, 2005, 04:47:33 PM
Quote from: MacGuffin
Quote from: Jay Tee Emseriously man, don't do it.  go to Magic Mountain instead.

Not Splash Mountain.

what's that mean?

and for the record, i don't do drugs anymore.

except weed
Title: The Most POPULAR SONG Known To Man?
Post by: MacGuffin on May 19, 2005, 04:49:02 PM
Quote from: Jay Tee Emwhat's that mean?

Quote from: JaruebiNot with those Thorns at the bottom of the Waterfall !!! Hell No. My ass would stay in TomorrowLand.

Quote from: MacGuffinNot Splash Mountain.
Title: The Most POPULAR SONG Known To Man?
Post by: jtm on May 19, 2005, 04:58:57 PM
i gotcha.  :)

Quote from: Jaruebi
What is the single most recognizable sound to humans?

a phone ringing.
Title: The Most POPULAR SONG Known To Man?
Post by: Gabe on May 19, 2005, 05:05:27 PM
Yeah right
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Post by: Gabe on May 20, 2005, 02:14:23 AM
I think Farting might really be the most universal noise known to mankind, since an anus has the same design wherever you go, it will indefinately make the same noise, however the smell will vary depending on what country you are in ( Mexico, China, you get the deal ) and In the city Of San Francisco, farts are apparently not the most universal noise, since they instead take on the light wispy sound of the wind. The most commonly recognized sound in that city, is of course, The queer eye theme song.

" Since you, came into my life
 I tell you the world never looked so Bright
 Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
 You
 You wanna have sex with me
 Cuz I'm queer
 Yeah, Yeah, Yeah ( blonde guy: Get 'em Girls! ) "
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Post by: cron on May 20, 2005, 12:59:51 PM
Quote from: Jaruebi
What is the single most recognizable sound to humans?


a tequila claxon.
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Post by: Pas on May 20, 2005, 02:03:07 PM
I hate farts and fart talk.
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Post by: Sigur Rós on May 22, 2005, 09:33:03 AM
I'd say that song people always play on a drum at different sports games.

"dam-dam-damdamdam-damdamdamdam-damdam!"
Title: The Most POPULAR SONG Known To Man?
Post by: Gabe on May 23, 2005, 11:48:31 PM
Is that let's go?
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Post by: Sigur Rós on May 24, 2005, 02:53:38 AM
Quote from: JaruebiIs that let's go?

yep! I just call it the "dam-dam-damdamdam-damdamdamdam-damdam!"-song.