Music: The Greatest Instrumental Hooks (non vocal)

[Habsfunk]

Black Sabbath - War Pigs
At 1:45, right after the first verse.

 

[Mach85]

The chorus of Banquet by Bloc Party

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

The opening riff of Black Sabbath’s “Electric Funeral.”

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Foreplay by Boston is perfection.

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

That squealing Mustaine riff at 2:51 after the second of pause…

So sick!!!

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

Great idea for another thread – greatest atypical time signatures or chords. Details only musicians could break down and fully appreciate (hoping that doesn't sound too obnoxious). I was a kid when Money came out. I loved it (still do) and knew it was different, although I couldn't explain why until a few years later.

Pantera - Walk fits that bill.

It's time signature is 12/8. Really between that and the rythym of the main riff Walk is really just a Texas Swing song with distortion

 

[angusyoung]

Thought this would have been mentioned already. Fondly remember the days under the big top

 

[angusyoung]

Big time 80's hit and all the clubs had a dance mix of it.

 

[GiveAFlyingPuck]

One of my favs.

 

[Jack Straw]

Heart - "Barracuda"

 

[Em etah Eh]

First riff that came to my head and is stuck there right now is the opening riff to "Play that funky music"...

 

[Jack Straw]

Cissy Strut is pretty much one instrumental hook after another

 

[Chili]

A live version of The Mexican:

 

[Ginger Papa]

Some great choices Posted here, many among my favourites. The amazing thing about music is there really isn’t a “Greatest”, just lots and lots of Greats.

For my first, I’m going with perhaps a lesser known song from the Legendary Pink Floyd.

The main riff is one of the catchiest I’ve ever heard, and I think Andrew Lloyd Webber would agree. After all, his most famous Play may have ‘borrowed’ this riff.

4:00-6:30 catches the riff twice & a beautiful solo by David Gilmour.



I noticed a couple of Metallica suggestions, but didn’t see this one. To me this contains their most recognizable riff:



I remember buying this and being blown away by the opening riff, which just continues through the song:

 

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[TheAngryHank]

Play that funky music white boy.

 

[SirClintonPortis]

Herr Mozart cooked up a hook before they were called hooks.

The utilizes a "Mannheim rocket". The name is such because the orchestra in Mannheim was a leading orchestra of the day and utilizes what was advanced techniques back in those days.

He probably didn't put too much thought into this, he likely was just writing for a little gathering or party.

 

[Fripp]

Great idea for another thread – greatest atypical time signatures or chords. Details only musicians could break down and fully appreciate (hoping that doesn't sound too obnoxious). I was a kid when Money came out. I loved it (still do) and knew it was different, although I couldn't explain why until a few years later.

 

[PANARIN BREAD FAN]

moby dick - led zep
more than a feeling - boston
another one bites the dust - queen
cowboys from hell - pantera
had to cry today - blind faith
achille's last stand - led zep
every breath you take - police

 

[Mikeaveli]

Love how the drums, synth, dream pop guitar and dub bassline come together on the intro and hook of this track.



An obvious classic sampled from Leon Haywood.

 

[tarheelhockey]

Foreplay by Boston is perfection.

Imagine seeing that intro performed live, with the stage lighting/fog/whatever and the audience creating atmosphere. That's peak late-70s arena rock.

 

[Bixby Snyder]

the sax riff is a beauty.

Guitar solo is pretty great also.

 

[Xelebes]

Buddy Morrow's 1952 rendition of "Night Train"