I’ve been seeing this BODYARMOR drink commercial lately and I couldn’t quite figure out what song it was. Sounded so familiar and then the answer came. First check out the ad then scroll down for the big reveal…
It’s kind of like The Princess Bride. I recognize scenes and quotes from the first half or three-quarters of the movie. But I don’t think I’ve ever watched once they enter the forest (I think that’s the scene were I lose interest or fall asleep every single time?). The song in this ad is the last 30 seconds of “Baba O’Riley” by The Who.
Am I the only one who might not have listened to that song all the way through, maybe ever? The opening is iconic… and no it’s not called “Teenage Wasteland” although you could use that phrase and everyone would know which song you’re referring to. It was released in 1971 and the notes being repeated throughout the song is a term called ostinato. I just learned that today, and ostinato is one of my absolute favorite things in music. Another recent song that comes to mind, and I’m sure there are plenty others, is John Mayer’s “I Guess I Just Feel Like,” the last 1:30 is *chef’s kiss*
Another is that great song from the 1960s, “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield. Hearing this song for the first time is when I fell in love with repeating notes throughout most or all of a song.
Let’s start a list of songs that use ostinato. Comment below with your additions!
-Out of the Wilderness
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