shame 25,360 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 This is a battle between the ode to partying and the ode to life. Which saxophone solo do you think takes the slice? Spoiler OR Katy's Last Friday Night from 2010, which has the iconic groovy solo starring Kenny G, pioneered the resurgence of the saxophone in modern pop music. Its impact can be felt in Jason Derulo's Talk Dirty to Me and even Gaga's The Edge of Glory. But which pop queen truly captured the essence of the instrument and artistically appropriated the sound? Is it the jazzy, upbeat, catchy tune from Kenny G that fits the song so perfectly... Or is the brilliant and legendary Clarence Clemons who tugs on our heartstrings with his memorable, mellow melody I'd love to hear y'all beautiful opinions! angels forever, forever angels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doppelganger 3,740 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Kenny G was HUGE in the 90s, but he's also like the McDonald's of Saxophonists. He wouldn't have worked on Gaga's song and Clarence would not have worked on Katy's song. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shame 25,360 Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 15 minutes ago, doppelganger said: Kenny G was HUGE in the 90s, but he's also like the McDonald's of Saxophonists. He wouldn't have worked on Gaga's song and Clarence would not have worked on Katy's song. Meanwhile Clarence is like the Capital Grille of them all. A true icon with artistic integrity. He's worked with Bruce Springsteen!!! Rest in peace, big man angels forever, forever angels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo GagaGaga 6,541 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 39 minutes ago, TheShameMonster said: Its impact can be felt in Jason Derulo's Talk Dirty to Me and even Gaga's The Edge of Glory. not this again that needs to stay in the chaotic hell hole that was the "Katy Perry's Impact on Gaga" thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvus albus 38,031 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Yo GagaGaga said: not this again that needs to stay in the chaotic hell hole that was the "Katy Perry's Impact on Gaga" thread Agreed. But this thread got started by the user who started the “Katy impacted Gaga“ thing. By the way nobody can actually think that Kenny G (Songbird is boring as hell) can compete in any way with the legend that is Clarence Clemonce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shame 25,360 Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Yo GagaGaga said: not this again that needs to stay in the chaotic hell hole that was the "Katy Perry's Impact on Gaga" thread Gaga did not send 17 buses to Washington for Kris to pick up a gun 1 hour ago, corvus albus said: Agreed. But this thread got started by the user who started the “Katy impacted Gaga“ thing. By the way nobody can actually think that Kenny G (Songbird is boring as hell) can compete in any way with the legend that is Clarence Clemonce. And after all it's just another delulu angels forever, forever angels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotMyFlop 1,979 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 I think both solos are fine, but in my opinion, The Edge Of Glory's fits in better sonically. It makes sense to the production, whereas in TGIF, I think the removal of the saxophone wouldn't disrupt or change the song that much. Whereas if you were to remove it from The Edge Of Glory, you'd miss the entire mood leading up to the climax of the song. If that makes sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanripley 86,575 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 the one in TGIF screeches https://goo.gl/xMgMvJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernster7 7,837 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 This comparison is disrespectful to The Edge Of Glory. We have two selves. One the world needs us to be, compliant, and the shadow. Ignore it and life is forever suffering. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlikegaga 7,842 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 as a casual jazz listener, i prefer TEOG. tho Kenny G's part in TGIF is the reason why that song is my favorite Katy song ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma 7,182 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 I feel like everyone knows about the one in TGIF (what does this acronym even mean can someone help me out ) but in TEOG it’s just a nice addition that you don’t think about when the song is mentioned Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter 14 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Fernster7 said: This comparison is disrespectful to The Edge Of Glory. THIS! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlop 4,773 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 TEOG is one of Gaga’s best songs. TGIF is one of Katy’s smaller hits (even though it peaked at 1, it doesn’t have the impact today). BYE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
justanothergay 2,486 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Wow what an impartial place to ask this question In all seriousness though, I like the tone of the sax in TEOG more, but I'm not a sax aficionado so it's not like my opinion matters. that boy that boy that boy that boy that boy That Boy THAT BOY is a MONSTER Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson123 31,131 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Seriously? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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