Pamela Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Since we are talking set lists of late.... If I got to have my ideal Dennis set list?? We're talkin' fantasy set list folks! Poor Dennis would be beat at the end of it!!! Here goes: Lady Evil Eyes Golden Lark Grove of Eglantine Mother Nature's Matinee A Song for Suzanne (I love this song. it's my favorite of the songs he's written for her) Best Thing Unfinished Song Light Up Lorelei Mother Dear (he co-wrote and sang also on this one) Suite Madame Blue Born for Adventure Lonely Child ( I love this song.....I don't care if it's received more criticism than his other ballads) Ballerina This Old Man The Grand Illusion Come Sail Away Castle Walls Superstars (love his soliloquoy) Queen of Spades Pieces of Eight Lords of the Ring I'm OK The Message (this dude is an awesome synthesizer player) Why Me The Best of Times Lonely People Rockin' the Paradise Nothing Ever Goes as Planned Mr Roboto This Time Next Year Crossing the Rubicon Save Me Breathe Again Forgiveness 100 Years from Now I Believe in You Turn off CNN **whew** what a list. The poor guy would be soooooo worn out. So everyone....what are YOUR fantasy set lists??? I just gotta know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybugking Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I would have to work up my fantasy list, so will add it later. I wanted to say I was happy to see a fellow "Mother Dear" fan. That is one of my very favorites off of Equinox. Often ignored, it has amazing keyboard work and the harmonies are really special with Dennis and John C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Daring Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Fun game. Mine will be shorter, with less emphasis on Wooden Nickel stuff. Lady Earl of Roseland Light Up Lorelei Suite Madame Blue Grand Illusion Come Sail Away Castle Walls Queen of Spades Babe Borrowed Time Rockin' the Paradise Best of Times Mr. Roboto Desert Moon Don't Wait for Heroes Black Wall Southbound Ryan Beneath the Moon Show me the Way Goodbye to Roseland When I Hear a Christmas Song 100 Years from Now Rain I Believe in You Couldn't sing 'em in that order, obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybugking Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 (edited) OK. Here goes. I have removed most of what he normally sings as this is MY fantasy list. It clocks in at roughly 80 minutes, so maybe something else could go in there. I would love a mix of acoustic and some electric and there is need for some good harmonies here. Not necessarily in exact order, but close. This Time Next Year (opening number) Don’t Wait for Heroes Beneath the Moon Unanswered Prayers Save Me Desert Moon Pieces of Eight (original piano solo) Castle Walls Esmerelda Paradise This Old Man Harry’s Hands Lonely People Borrowed Time Shuffle Queen of Spades Born for Adventure Breathe Again I Believe in You I’m OK This is the Time Encore: Show Me the Way Edited June 20, 2009 by ladybugking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Pieces of Eight (original piano solo) Thanks to the addition of 'Hall of the Mountain King' I can no longer listen to the original. When I listen to the POE CD I usually and up listening to this twice: One time the original, and then I listen to a bootleg copy of a symphony show. It's very poor quality, and I wish I could buy a good copy of the 'new version'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mendelstyx Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Thanks to the addition of 'Hall of the Mountain King' I can no longer listen to the original. When I listen to the POE CD I usually and up listening to this twice: One time the original, and then I listen to a bootleg copy of a symphony show. It's very poor quality, and I wish I could buy a good copy of the 'new version'. Now see, I'm with Kathy here. I like the new version with the inclusion of Mountain King, but it to me is one of the few symphonic songs that doesn't blend as well. I prefer the more simplistic original version. As for set lists and wishes...way too hard for me to make a list, and I'm content enough just to hear him sing whatever he wishes. I figure he's earned the right. But, I am enjoying your lists. Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybugking Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Now see, I'm with Kathy here. I like the new version with the inclusion of Mountain King, but it to me is one of the few symphonic songs that doesn't blend as well. I prefer the more simplistic original version. As for set lists and wishes...way too hard for me to make a list, and I'm content enough just to hear him sing whatever he wishes. I figure he's earned the right. But, I am enjoying your lists. Liz Oh gosh. The original POE is the one I love the best. I love the way the piano is interwoven with the guitars. The counter rhythms. I have always felt this was one of Dennis' masterpieces of songwriting, start to finish, with amazing music and his usual flair for perfect lyrics. It is one of my all-time favorite Styx songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Oh gosh. The original POE is the one I love the best. I love the way the piano is interwoven with the guitars. The counter rhythms. I have always felt this was one of Dennis' masterpieces of songwriting, start to finish, with amazing music and his usual flair for perfect lyrics. It is one of my all-time favorite Styx songs. I LOVE the piano solo in the original POE also!!! He had changed it to something else when I saw the concert back in 2005. I would love to see his original done in concert, though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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