StrangeRoboMemory
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A great bridge can really elevate a simple song, one of my favorite examples is from this 80s track by The Who:
The Who - Don't Let Go the Coat
Catchy but unremarkable song...and yet, when that bridge fully kicks in after the solo, it's kind of transcendent. The contrast just makes it something special.
For me, a great bridge is even better than a great chorus. So, I'd like to hear some of your favs - ITT, post great bridges!
Ah, let me add a bit of explanation, in case people are confused about what a bridge might be. Basically, you're probably familiar with the basic structure of most rock/pop songs: verse, verse, chorus. But, some songs also have an extra bridge section that changes things up and allows for a cool transition back into the verse/chorus pattern. The bridge usually changes up the tempo, sometimes changes key, usually it's strikingly slowed down compared to the rest of the song, which means that the song "builds" up energy to jump back into the verse/chorus. The bridge can really make a song feel like it's moving somewhere and like you've been taken on a journey.
Examples
If you listen to this Judas Priest song - Some Heads Are Gonna Roll - the bridge pops in at 2:05.
Another favorite bridge is this Elvis tune - Suspicious Minds - the bridge comes in at 1:36 (accompanied by epic karate flourish).
The Who - Don't Let Go the Coat
Catchy but unremarkable song...and yet, when that bridge fully kicks in after the solo, it's kind of transcendent. The contrast just makes it something special.
For me, a great bridge is even better than a great chorus. So, I'd like to hear some of your favs - ITT, post great bridges!
Ah, let me add a bit of explanation, in case people are confused about what a bridge might be. Basically, you're probably familiar with the basic structure of most rock/pop songs: verse, verse, chorus. But, some songs also have an extra bridge section that changes things up and allows for a cool transition back into the verse/chorus pattern. The bridge usually changes up the tempo, sometimes changes key, usually it's strikingly slowed down compared to the rest of the song, which means that the song "builds" up energy to jump back into the verse/chorus. The bridge can really make a song feel like it's moving somewhere and like you've been taken on a journey.
Examples
If you listen to this Judas Priest song - Some Heads Are Gonna Roll - the bridge pops in at 2:05.
Another favorite bridge is this Elvis tune - Suspicious Minds - the bridge comes in at 1:36 (accompanied by epic karate flourish).
