Wilson's Entrance Music...
by FPTV on Apr 17, 2008 12:13 PM PDT
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So the Merc has an article about Brian Wilson's entrance music. Turns out it's some Christian rock song called "Rise Up" which left me feeling a little bleh and--I hate to say it, but--a little weirded out, too.
Anyway, I got to thinking about other closers' songs and some alternative choices. Unfortunately, based on my brief research endeavor, Trevor Hoffman may have claimed dibs on what might be the best entrance music with "Hell's Bells" (that ominous intro + classic riff combo is harder to find that I had thought, and on a purely objective level, I think it's a better choice than "Smoke on the Water", which I will always associate with a particular Kids in the Hall skit).
The best I could come up with would be Danzig's "Mother". Of course, this only works if they play a new version of the video on the jumbotron, where Wilson acts out Danzig's parts. Maybe the parts around 2:16, or 3:00. Who's with me?
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Anything
By Guns and Roses.
Well, almost…
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Apr 17, 2008 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Vibrations by the Beach Boys is my nomination, cuz you know, like, his name and stuff…
by jordanovich on Apr 17, 2008 12:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve always thought AC/DC’s Thunderstruck would be awesome
or maybe Boston’s Foreplay
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Apr 17, 2008 12:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Foreplay..
Yea that would be pretty awesome as an entrance music.
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by WalrusMan on Apr 17, 2008 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thunderstruck is a good choice because the intro is great, the rest of the song… meh.
Another good “intro” song is “Into the Lungs of Hell” by Megadeth
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN
by zenbitz on Apr 17, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s JJ Putz’s entrance music for the Mariners. The whole place goes nuts when the music starts, and they have lightning bolts flashing on all the scoreboards. Pretty cool.
by clevername on Apr 17, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Needs more Motorhead
http://www.baycityball.com
by xanthan on Apr 17, 2008 12:27 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Like this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeTFJBbwiok (not a rickroll)
by Natto on Apr 17, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
Or maybe the greatest video ever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV6noHEd6XE
I love Motorhead.
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by xanthan on Apr 17, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've always thought there was one song...
Fit’s the Giants pretty well.
I’m a Loser
I’m a Loser
I said I did my job well
Of all the games I have won or have lost
There is one plate I should never have crossed
It was a hit in a million my friend
I should have known he was out of position
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by WalrusMan on Apr 17, 2008 12:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Beck's Loser
I’m a loser, baby
so, why don’t you kill me.
by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 17, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much anything...
from Vulgar Display of Power or Cowboys from Hell.
by mxmob33 on Apr 17, 2008 12:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pantera...
Probably doesn’t jive w/ his worship music :)
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Apr 17, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FUCKING HOSTILE!!!!
(God is mentioned in the song…)
by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 17, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or the last part of By Demons Be Driven, on a loop
by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 17, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or 5 Minutes Alone...or I'm Broken...
+Infinite!
by AndOnTheDrums... on Apr 17, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Road To The Show
I still giggle when playing MLB07 The Show on PS3, when the announcers say:
“Break out that old copy of Pet Sounds, we have a new pitcher coming in”
by ImFeklhr on Apr 17, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d really prefer my closer to be a godless killing machine.
by Netsky on Apr 17, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Since Wilson’s first job was working in a graveyard, I think “Giants” by Gravedigger would be the perfect song for him. It’s angry German metal. Appropriate title. What more do we need?
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 17, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
All the really good songs seem to be taken by the good closers.
Barry Zito: Mike Hampton with a guitar
by JakeS on Apr 17, 2008 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Something by Culture Club?
I’d be down with that.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Apr 17, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Successful save w/bases loaded: “It’s a Miracle”
Blown save: “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?”
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on Apr 17, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time is like a clock in the heart.
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on Apr 17, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
cavalera conspiracy
ultra-violent
ori think someone should come out to the teletubbies theme, might as well be wilson
by Headhunter Rollins on Apr 17, 2008 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dread Zeppelin’s cover of Smoke on the Water.
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by Stuttering John Tamargo on Apr 17, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahaha
I was about to do that.
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by groug on Apr 17, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay I lied, if I were a baseball player/closer, this would definitely be my walkup music.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Apr 17, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And tbh, any baseball player who did use that would automatically become my favorite non-Giant (unless it was a Dodger.)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Apr 17, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The language disqualifies it, but Mr. November by the National would be perfect! “I won’t fuck us over” is the perfect sentiment for a closer.
I’ve also always felt that if I were a baseball player, my walkup music would be from The Punk and the Godfather (by the Who) from like 3:22 to 3:40.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Apr 17, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
INXS's "What You Need"
Peppy intro riff, some nice revving up music. I listened to it about 20 times in a row the morning of and on my way to taking the LSAT, and nailed it like a drunk cheerleader.
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on Apr 17, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's odd...
...I really wouldn’t expect a drunk cheerleader to do well on the LSAT at all.
2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.
by EliminateMe on Apr 17, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not only that, drunk cheerleaders get great exam grades all through law school.
DFA all Giants over 34 years old.
by Mayor of 311 on Apr 17, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My required nomination:
The Final Countdown. Someone will smart up and make it theirs one of these days.
Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!
by UnleashTheGore on Apr 17, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you.
Running down the wing
Hear United sing
Viva Ronaldo
by ChrisHero on Apr 17, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wilson..by Phish
Someone suggested it before and there really isn’t a better idea out there.
See?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n8CODbY8MM&;feature=related
by positiveuphemism on Apr 17, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude...
You beat me by seconds. Awesome.
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by BruteSentiment on Apr 17, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a Phish song called 'Wilson'
It starts with a couple a riffs, and the fans shout ‘Wil-son!!!’, and repeat four times.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n8CODbY8MM
That part of the song repeats just soon enough to probably happen one more time before batters actually come up.
I love the idea of using this. Can you imagine a sold out crowd in the ninth calling in Wilson themselves with that chant? The crowd participation factor alone, not to mention the connection with Phish and San Francisco, and this song is a winner in my book.
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by BruteSentiment on Apr 17, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Never mind the connection between Phish and SF...
I was wrong.
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by BruteSentiment on Apr 17, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same link, too
But…Phish’s connection is Boston, if anything. They are from Vermont.
The Dead are San Francisco’s.
But your explanation is exactly why it would be perfect.
by positiveuphemism on Apr 17, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SF has a high concentration of burnt out hippies
and shitty jam bands. the connection seems pretty strong to me
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by delorean on Apr 17, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phish fans in general...initially
Werent’ hippies. They were college kids. The jam band scene in the NE is much stronger than in the bay area. Once Jerry died the bad part of the crowd (ie: the drug scene) moved over to Phish. Phish were already playing Shoreline sized venues before August of 1995. In fact, they fall 95 tour opened at Shoreline and had been booked before the influx of the dead hangers on.
by positiveuphemism on Apr 17, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
<<<< Phish Fan.
And I can’t belive I blanked on this.
WIIIIILLLLLLLSOOOOOONNNNNNN!
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Apr 17, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A few years ago, a friend of mine sent me this song saying this is what he wanted to come out of the bullpen to if he were a closer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4mTfQpiJtY
It’s probably the exact opposite of what Wilson’s going for in his music, but it always gets me pumped up.
I’ve also always thought “Don’t Fear the Reaper” by Blue Oyster Cult would be an interesting song to enter a game with.
by redseal on Apr 17, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
all i have to say
Wintersun – Beyond the Dark Sun.
It’s viking metal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnhdJVh9iIY
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by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Apr 17, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Finntroll
http://youtube.com/watch?v=l1vumjWdqYQ
Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.
by delorean on Apr 17, 2008 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wonderboy, by Tenacious D
it’s got the parallels to the natural, a good hook, and mind bullets.
Scott McClain: "They're kids. Scare 'em."
by Takimoto on Apr 17, 2008 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
“Voices” by Disturbed. It rocks.
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by rxmeister on Apr 17, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if more MLB pitchers took the field to Minor Threat songs it would probably wipe out world hunger by itself
"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."
by i did my job on Apr 17, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you call it religion?
you’re full of shit
FILL! LER!
Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.
by delorean on Apr 18, 2008 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has one ever used Iggy Pop for walk up music?
Search and Destroy is just out there waiting.
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Apr 17, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
THAT'S
a damn good ption.
BROCK BOND LIKES HIS MARTINIS PUNCHED IN THE FACE, NOT STIRRED.
by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Apr 17, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think “I Wanna Be Your Dog” was mentioned as entrance music a couple days ago. That shit was made for something like this.
(besides the bondage lyrics I mean)
"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."
by i did my job on Apr 17, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Now I Want to be Your Dog” would be good music for when the opposing pitcher c*cks up. Play that when somebody walks Bocock with the bases loaded.
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Apr 18, 2008 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slayer’s version, I’m Gonna Be Your God. More better. :)
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 18, 2008 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For Wilson I’d say either:
Baba O’Riley – The Who
or No More Mister Nice Guy – Alice Cooper
Don't you it's gonna be all right. But not right now.
by Revolution1 on Apr 17, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Also while I’m doing this how about…
For Cain: Rock You Like A Hurricane – Scorpions
For Zito: Ziggy Stardust – David Bowie
For Lincecum: Revolution – Beatles
For Velez: Flash – Queen
For Molina: Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen
Don't you it's gonna be all right. But not right now.
by Revolution1 on Apr 17, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."
by i did my job on Apr 17, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baba O’Reiley is played at the ‘Net late in the game when the A’s need a ralley, though. I wouldn’t want cross contamination.
by tyrannoman on Apr 18, 2008 6:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guns N’ Roses’ “My Michelle,” The Cult’s “Fire Woman” (which I admit is my personal all-time favorite song), and Iron Maiden’s “Hallowed be Thy Name” would be my suggestions.
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by Anticon23 on Apr 17, 2008 9:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m not sure that a macho reliever wants to enter the game to “Fire Woman,” but I agree it’s a great song! How about Men at Work’s “It’s A Mistake” every time Zito goes out to the mound??
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by rxmeister on Apr 18, 2008 5:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Que Tony Bennett
I want Wilson to have only one theme song, and I want it to play at the end of every game he closes.
-- Born Yesterday
by thatdog on Apr 17, 2008 10:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Um, for an indie suggestion
“Dancehall” by Modest Mouse: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv1-knVNDkI
“Knights of Cydonia” by Muse: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YygyHCRrKho
and frankly, someone should use Take On Me.
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by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Apr 17, 2008 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-2iwGeZ2O4
eric prydz’s “call on me” plus the video is hilarious.
by sam23 on Apr 17, 2008 10:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Found the perfect song!
Gotta listen to the whole thing, It’s hard hitting most of the way through but towards the end they actually have a line..
“Go Gettem Wilson!”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW7q0JzWaoY
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by WalrusMan on Apr 17, 2008 11:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You know...
...I bet Ozzy Osborne’s “Crazy Train” would make good entrance music. Someone should try that.
2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.
by EliminateMe on Apr 17, 2008 11:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
JASON ELLISON DID IT!
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by howtheyscored on Apr 17, 2008 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think there’s a team that doesn’t have a player that uses “Crazy Train.” It’s as played out as Gary Glitter’s “Rock and Roll Part Two”
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by rxmeister on Apr 18, 2008 5:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe overplayed
but still the best opening riff ever. I was in Colorado one year, and Larry Walker’s used Crazy Train for his walk up music, and the crazy DJ guy announcer called his name…
now batting….the right fielder…LARRY WALK…...ER!!!!! then Crazy Train would kick in. It was pretty Bad Ass, and I hate the Rockies with a passion. Stupid bull pen eating ballpark.
by tyrannoman on Apr 18, 2008 6:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
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by raisingcain on Apr 18, 2008 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
On loan from Trevor Hoffman
I will always remember this:
Japan was ahead in the World Baseball Cup final game going into the ninth inning. Otsuka Akinori had just been traded to the Rangers from the Padres before the season began. He was to close for team Japan.
So when we heard the familiar intro to Hell’s Bells in Petco Park, the place went absolutely bananas. Here comes Otsuka into the save the game. Of course Japan won that game. In the paper the next day, Otsuka explained how Hoffman let him “borrow” the song. Great stuff.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 21, 2008 7:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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