Most. Epic. Song. EVER!!!

[Nine-tailed Fox]

What song do you think is most epic? I think Lux Aeterna is the most epic song ever. It's a freakin' sweet orchestral piece from the 2000 movie "Requiem for a Dream." It's so popular, that when you type in Requiem for a Dream on Youtube it's the only song you'll see for pages and pages!

[Ver-go-a-go-go]

No no no, the most "epic" song by definition is, indeed, Preliator by Globus. Globus is so awesome; Orchard of Mines is way up there for me too.

[TheGreen]

You've both got it wrong:
Coming Home by Coheed and Cambria is easily the most epic song ever.

[JosephII]

What song do you think is most epic? I think Lux Aeterna is the most epic song ever. It's a freakin' sweet orchestral piece from the 2000 movie "Requiem for a Dream." It's so popular, that when you type in Requiem for a Dream on Youtube it's the only song you'll see for pages and pages!

That song always depresses me. Probably because of its association with the movie. But its sooo heavy emotionally on its own. It's a great song.

[Shnappy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX0D4oZwCsA

The epicness abrubtly stops and dives into a pit of wild dogs at 1:30.

[8bubbles8joe]

Three words: Bed Intruder Song

[Hero Of Spirits]

"Heart Of Courage" by Two Steps From Hell; It is one of the best orchestral pieces I have ever heard.

[OotLord1003]

Numb, by Linkin Park...what? I like it!

[Kitsu]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN2zcLBr_VM

[Halo siera 117]

I don't know how you could argue with Lux Aeterna, It is truly an epic song. That said, it isn't my favorite song( It's pretty close though), but for the epic sub-category, It hasn't been beaten yet.

[TheGreen]

Haha, John Cage. I actually wrote a philosophy paper on that piece. Had to relate it to a philosophical theory. My teacher really like the idea! (but i didn't get a good grade XD)

[Dragon565333]

Okay.. MOST EPIC IS Queen... With a Glenbard East twist


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfl29t6nR1A

[AlaskaAce1996]

The end song from Return of the Jedi.

[Hanyou]

I don't know what is the "most epic song ever," but I do know several epic songs.

I will stick to actual songs. Movie soundtracks and classical music (including opera), are inherently epic and we would be here all day if I actually included those in my list.

I will start with "2112," a hard rock/metal/prog masterpiece from Rush. Listen to the whole song and you might get why this 20-minute epic is so highly praised by Rush, Prog, and Metal fans the world over.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYSW73GWRUw
Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY9Xy9nuP-8&feature=related) and Part 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkSbncZyiGc&feature=related)

"...And the meek shall inherit the earth."

This song takes place in a science-fiction-inspired future where liberty is absent and the "Priests of the Temples of Syrinx" oversee all human activity. A member of this society discovers a guitar and makes music, but the priests decry his discovery. Dejected, he returns home and has a dream of a grand future where the creators of the instrument return to their home planet and liberate all of the people dwelling there. Unable to bear his reality, he kills himself, but soon after the Elder Race actually does return home and tear down the temples. It's a great individualist treatise, inspired in large part by Ayn Rand, and the music flows very well. The climax is unbelievable.

"I stand atop a spiral stair
An oracle confronts me there
He leads me on light years away
Through astral nights, galactic days
I see the works of gifted hands
That grace this strange and wondrous land
I see the hand of man arise
With hungry mind and open eyes"

The amount of passion and emotion in this song, as well as the subject matter, makes it nearly unparalleled (in my view) among metal/rock epics. The riffs are incredible, and the lyrics, while cheesy, convey a powerful story. Geddy Lee's singing is the subject of much scorn for people who dislike Rush, but I think his shrill vocals actually benefit this song, and all of the instrumentation is perfect. This is an unabashed hard rock, damn near heavy metal rock opera, so shameless that it actually starts with a thunderclap. I love it.

There are other examples of "epic songs," but I'll let my opinion rest there for now.

[Austin]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zew6hGsFNXQ

[Kybyrian]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUVmh6dhFzA

ALL THIS LOAF
RAINBOW STALIN



In your tank top...
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[Erebea]

The most epic song is without a doubt Six Degrees of Inner turbulence by Dream Theater, FORTY-TWO MINUTES of pure epicness.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kAdLiizR-4

Of course, that's just my opinion, but I daresay a pretty darn good one.

[Hanyou]

I should point out that "2112" by Rush, which I posted on the last page, helped inspire prog metal in general and thus helped lead to Dream Theater.

While I like Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence, it's always felt more like a medley than a single song to me. A Change of Seasons is far better in that regard, and also does not suffer from the (in my opinion) cumbersome opening of Six Degrees.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgKHimdfNrY

Also, Transatlantic, featuring Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, also writes pretty epic material. They recently churned out a nearly-80-minute epic called "The Whirlwind." It definitely qualifies.

[Tony]

The Trooper by Iron Maiden the best song by the best band.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3Ak78uo0UA

[Erebea]

Another contestant for most epic song is none other than

STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN by LED ZEPPELIN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1Z2jaPN2dU

[Nine-tailed Fox]

My second favorite, the Halo theme. The one from the movie trailer. look up Halo movie first eight minutes on youtube and you'll hear it.

[3D816]

Epic means a lot of different things. MY terms of epic are "The Light and the Glass" by Coheed and Cambria but also "The New Workout Plan" by Kanye West. It all just depends. Haha.

[penguinboy82]

I cannot believe that no one has said The Final Countdown! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt_ro2aerQg) By far the most epic song I have heard in a while.

[babygoku]

Monster by Skillet!! Best song ever! It beats any song by far! And well it suites me PERFECTLY....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikYuqBNSG9s&feature=player_detailpage

[Seth]

Bat Out of Hell by Meatloaf anyone?
I consider that pretty epic.

[LinkLover]

I have many favorites. Drown and I Hate Everything About You by Three Days Grace. Drown, Until The End, and Dear Agony by Breaking Benjain. All of Dream Theater's works. And The Tain by the Decemberists. Many songs are epic, so it is impossible for me to chooe which one is the best.

[babygoku]

Wait I have a better one then my other post O//O HERE!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag4d17WJCxc&feature=player_detailpage

[Azure Sage]

Try Emerald Sword by Rhapsody(of Fire).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=Ye6YHQ8AZzU

[Cabbage]

Exogenesis Symphony part one, by Muse. It's the overture to the awesomest songs in the whole world.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exiuOfl3e1g&feature=player_detailpage
I couldn't figure out how to put the actual vid on there. Oops.

[Master Kokiri 9]

One Piece OST: Overtaken (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98NEll1E1b0&feature=related)

Most epic piece of anime music right there.

[Sarianae]

"Heart Of Courage" by Two Steps From Hell; It is one of the best orchestral pieces I have ever heard.

Scratch that, basically every song done by Two Steps from Hell is the definition of "Epic."
Believe me, they're in a category all their own.

Simply phenominal

There are TONS, but I'll try to link to just a few of them:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRLdhFVzqt4


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TePWFnYW3Ek&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zovOPTaOX8Q


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxaXkklHGMg&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP9qdHziilI&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlL_-5VfQJI&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrnEKq2Yy7U&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQXK278i9Y8&feature=related

[Relindra]

The Devil Wears Prada - Salvation.

Pure. Epicness.

[Sarianae]

*whistles innocently* :nod:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pB647PE-80

Well...someone had to post it :P

[WW IsDa Bombchu]

I first came across Lux Aeterna in this misinformed youtuber's video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqmcal-vEi4


But then, this song is one of the best...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qF_qbaWt3Q


Of course, there's also this...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxfpMGLMZ7Y


And I can't end without posting this...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmp6zIr5y4U


Yeah, I'm a music lover!

[SuperGleeok64]

Hold the Heathen Hammer High - TÝR: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu2bgwcv43o

[Rytex]

I have a grand total of four epic songs. All of which can be found on my ZD profile playlist.

Forze dell'Oscurita, Enter the Darkness, Unbreakable Chains, Dancing Mad (Black Mages)

[JuicieJ]

How 'bout Zelda's Lullaby? (XD Nah, jk, jk. I mean, not that it's not epic.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7ihydEG4kk
Master of Puppets, Metallica.

[nicktheslayer]

My favorite song changes a LOT. But here is some Serj Tankien:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLTUOYEvddw&feature=related

I dont so much like the music video, but the song is my favorite from his first solo album.

[Azure Sage]

How's this for EPIC?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=ZmhxWi5O1gg

[K4KING]

Mine's this cute and epic meaningful song:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbptRUyK8Rc

Though my epic songs changes per day. So this is my epic song FOR the day.

[SuperGleeok64]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGnhpE67vu8

[VembersWind]

i don't know about the most epic EVER, but a rather epic one that i've been listening to recently is Scream by Avenged Sevenfold. (heck, i'm listening to it right now)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-osabVEBMk

so why don't i post it here? it's a little... inappropriate for ZD (it IS about murder)

[SinkingBadges]

Not sure if this would fit anybody's definition of "epic" here but I can't believe nobody put this one up yet!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu2FekMaTQc

That is "The Untouchables theme" by Ennio Morricone. Most of the stuff he's composed is as good if not better than this. So look him up!

[IgosDuIkana]

Bat Out of Hell by Meatloaf anyone?
I consider that pretty epic.

SO AGREED SIR! Amazing song!



Though, I think "Watercolour" by Pendulum is highly epic as well! But that's me :)

[Vault Boy]

TS had it right in the OP. Every other answer is incorrect.

[ShaneOMac713]

The best song in the world is One-X by Three Days Grace the song is about people that seem like no one else is like them even though there are

[Teto]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3bnqmby6wE

Probably Untitled #8 by Sigur Rós
It's awfully slow for a while, but when it turns at around 6 minutes in, it sort of sets the mood for the rest of the song. Around 7:40 it sort of turns again and starts to build up, until about 9:25 when it just explodes. Those ****ing druuums ;; 9:25 to the end is just phenomenal to me.

[prince rallis]

soldiers of the wasteland by dragonforce