Completely timeless sonic masterpieces
Personal choices |
| 12 | Megadeth
Tornado Of Souls
The solo in this song is so perfectly executed that you could make the argument that the rest of the song was written after the solo - just for it. Peak Friedman, laying loose a 1 minute sonic masterpiece with building tension, using the entire fretboard. |
| 11 | Fleetwood Mac
The Chain
The whole is greater than the sum of all parts. Lindsey, Stevie, Mick, Christine, John. An eclectic blend of rock, folk and country. |
| 10 | John Williams
Jurassic Park Theme
Haunting. Mesmerizing. Hopeful. Ephemeral. This theme follows a full story arc and gives me chills to the bone more. A completely universal piece of music that any human being could garner a wealth of emotion from. |
| 9 | Sarah McLachlan
Angel
Hands down, the most beautiful song ever written in my opinion. The pain and emotion that Sarah evokes when you listen to this live is second to none. How could a song written about the darkest of times make me feel so blessed to hear it? That's because of how unmistakably perfect it is. |
| 8 | The Who
Eminence Front
More relevant than ever. |
| 7 | Metallica
Fade To Black
A frank description of incapacitating depression. Fortunately I haven't been there. |
| 6 | Gordon Lightfoot
Canadian Railroad Trilogy
The story of how the incredible selfless hard work of first generation immigrants helped pave the way for Canada to be the country it is today. A history lesson from one of Canada's best treasures. |
| 5 | U2
Where The Streets Have No Name
The story of a fictitious world, "The Streets Have No Name", where we are all equals. |
| 4 | John Mayer
Belief
Belief, a song demonstrating the power of faith and its destructive powers, sings "Belief is a beautiful armor
but makes for the heaviest sword. Like punching underwater, you never can hit who you're trying for". Generally jaded about how bleak the religious and political landscape of the world fared at the time, I still relate to this song. |
| 3 | Queen
Bohemian Rhapsody
A first hand look at one of the worlds greatest artists that were taken from us far too early. Bohemian Rhapsody spans 3 completely unique acts. |
| 2 | Dire Straits
Sultans of Swing
One of the main reasons I took up guitar. |
| 1 | Jimmy Eat World
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