Number 6
Ancient Mariner
Okay, so! I've looked all over across this forum (and elsewhere) to try and piece together a general consensus on the definition of an epic. For example, we have Maiden tracks commonly referred to as "epics" (like "Phantom of the Opera", "Hallowed Be Thy Name", "Rime of the Ancient Mariner"). But what defines an epic? How far does a song have to go in order to become an epic? This is what I'm seeking to answer. So, answer if you can: to you, what is it that pushes a song over the extra mile to be called "an epic"?