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The Chemical Wedding’s chorus may be the best chorus in the history of music.

I still really like Sacred Cowboys, mostly for that glorious chorus, but also just because Bruce tried something new with the verses and I honestly like the results. Not that some of it doesn’t get a bit dumb but overall it’s still one of my favorites on BTP.
 
I agree with the wear what you want sentiment, but if you're going to wear a band shirt, you better be prepared for people to comment on it and call you out if you don't actually listen to that band.
 
Lampwick 43 said:
I agree with the wear what you want sentiment, but if you're going to wear a band shirt, you better be prepared for people to comment on it and call you out if you don't actually listen to that band.
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I'm trying to picture typey metal fans wearing cheesy pop t shirts in a non-ironic way.

If you like the design of the t shirt it makes sense, or something about the band appeals to you (to be encouraged - you might actually like them if you try them). If you actually don't like the band, but are wearing it for image, it is a bit strange, though.
 
Diesel 11 said:
The Chemical Wedding’s chorus may be the best chorus in the history of music.
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It’s nice to display your fan credentials and all, but come on — better than “Ode To Joy” in Beethoven’s 9th? Better than “Hark The Herald Angels Sing”? Better than “Behind Blue Eyes”? Better than Cohen’s “Hallelujah”? Better than “Scarborough Fair”? Better than any chorus by The Beatles?
 
The last chorus of the Alchemist, along with the repeated chorus of The Chemical Wedding is one of my all-time favourite moments in music. The way Bruce delivers those lines are one of his - if not THE - most powerful and soulful moments in studio.

And when you hear your favourite singer giving his absolute everything, at the heights of his powers, in such a great song, it's definitely a great moment.

Wouldn't call any of those choruses "best ever" though :p But yes, these very special connections and experiences around individual songs and moments are indeed a beautiful thing.

The song Butterfly from the Digimon anime (first one anyway) still makes me smile warmly every single time I more or less randomly hear it - especially the piano versions. My chilhood probably has something do with it though.

But damn, the Japanese know how to do stuff like that. Heck, the soundtrack of the 90's Moomin series is also absolutely stunning.

Here's a brilliant fan arrangement of that stuff:
 
Diesel 11 said:
Alright Jer, what’s so great about them that makes them far superior to Chemical Wedding?
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This feels a bit like a child declaring on Halloween that candy corn is the greatest culinary invention of all time, then daring me to explain why it isn’t. I’m not sure that any answer will be satisfactory to you, but let’s give it a shot.

For some it’s the depth of intertwined and varying harmony combined with a poignant melodic line. For the great ballads it’s the delivery of raw emotion that transcends the musical notes on the page. For The Beatles it’s the often perfectly crafted melodic roller coaster that matches up with the mood of the lyrics and takes up permanent residence in your head.

Most music is ephemeral and doesn’t stick with people. The songs that people still care about decades or centuries later are the ones that have really struck a chord with a very broad range of folks from different backgrounds, and these are the sorts of timeless classics that you’d likely consider for “best ___ in the history of music” declarations.

Don’t get me wrong, the chorus of “The Chemical Wedding” is great. And maybe you’ve listened to an incredibly broad range of music and have truly reached the conclusion that nothing has ever or could ever exceed that particular passage for you; but I think it’s far more likely that you’re just young, less experienced, and currently infatuated with it, and you’ll gain more perspective as you age and experience more things.

Candy corn is great, but it doesn’t beat filet mignon. First love is great, but it doesn’t beat deep, long-lasting love and respect. The chorus of “The Chemical Wedding” is great, but it may not even be the best chorus sung by Bruce Dickinson, much less the greatest chorus in the history of the art form.
 
Jer said:
This feels a bit like a child declaring on Halloween that candy corn is the greatest culinary invention of all time, then daring me to explain why it isn’t. I’m not sure that any answer will be satisfactory to you, but let’s give it a shot.

For some it’s the depth of intertwined and varying harmony combined with a poignant melodic line. For the great ballads it’s the delivery of raw emotion that transcends the musical notes on the page. For The Beatles it’s the often perfectly crafted melodic roller coaster that matches up with the mood of the lyrics and takes up permanent residence in your head.

Most music is ephemeral and doesn’t stick with people. The songs that people still care about decades or centuries later are the ones that have really struck a chord with a very broad range of folks from different backgrounds, and these are the sorts of timeless classics that you’d likely consider for “best ___ in the history of music” declarations.

Don’t get me wrong, the chorus of “The Chemical Wedding” is great. And maybe you’ve listened to an incredibly broad range of music and have truly reached the conclusion that nothing has ever or could ever exceed that particular passage for you; but I think it’s far more likely that you’re just young, less experienced, and currently infatuated with it, and you’ll gain more perspective as you age and experience more things.

Candy corn is great, but it doesn’t beat filet mignon. First love is great, but it doesn’t beat deep, long-lasting love and respect. The chorus of “The Chemical Wedding” is great, but it may not even be the best chorus sung by Bruce Dickinson, much less the greatest chorus in the history of the art form.
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Ok boomer.
 
Collin said:
There was a guy at my place of work wearing an Iron Maiden shirt. I commented on it and he was confused. Wasn't aware that it was a band.
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I have an aversion to clothing with random slogans (including promintent branding) - it has to mean something to me or what's the point?

Also it pays to be careful of what you're "advertising":
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Jer said:
Great. Next time I’ll just tell you your opinion is uninformed, your question is stupid, and you need to grow up more.
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Dr. Eddies Wingman said:
What sad times are these, when even the resident ruffians will say "OK boomer" at will to (possibly) old people.
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If someone is just going talk down to me like my opinion isn’t worth the time of day, then no, there is no reason I should say anything more to them than “ok boomer”.
 
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