Songs with Trumpet

[york707]

I am trying to put together a mix of songs that feature trumpets for a friend. I have a bunch, but collective wisdom is often better than individual wisdom in these sorts of endeavors.

So I ask you, what are your favorite songs that feature trumpet, with the following preferred parameters:
- I am primariliy looking for "indie-pop" and alt-country
- No jazz or ska
- don't bother suggesting any Beulah songs, as they are a given

Word.

Edit: No Cake.

[MissingPerson]

Lots and lots of Beirut and Calexico. Gulag Orkestar is probably the best Beirut example, but others are far better versed than I about Calexico.

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[york707]

Oh, I am definitely including "History of Lovers" by Calexico/Iron + Wine.

Thanks

[dorkfish]

neutral milk hotel

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[dorkfish]

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[dorkfish]

Mates of State - The Re-arranger

[MissingPerson]

I was gonna say Ghosttown by the Specials. Dammit.

[bobert]

SpottieOttieDopaliscious by OutKast.

[MissingPerson]

Things people let Mark Ronson ruin.

[HunterGather]

Bjork - Wanderlust

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Basement Jaxx feat. Robyn - Hey U

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Bjork & Antony Hegarty - Dull Flame Of Desire
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[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Check out the new LUCERO album, 1372 Overton Park. They're an amazing alt country band that just added a horn section for this record. It's exactly what you're looking for.

[bmack86]

how much trumpet needs to be featured? Because Decemberists-16 Military Wives and Jim O'Rourke-All Downhill From Here both have some awesome trumpet lines

[jazzz]

Soft Cell - Torch

[hawkingvsreeve]

Anything from Okkervil, really. I would suggest "A King and Queen."

The new Sade jam "Soldier of Love" has some trumpets that are pretty hot.

Fanfarlo's "The Walls are Coming Down" would be a nice choice if you are looking for something on the Beirut/Arcade Fire tip.

Elbow's "Starlings."

[AlecEiffel]

Why can't I be you - the Cure
Dr. Worm - They Might Be Giants
The Underdog - Spoon

[york707]

how much trumpet needs to be featured? Because Decemberists-16 Military Wives and Jim O'Rourke-All Downhill From Here both have some awesome trumpet lines

These are perfectly acceptable options.

[york707]

Bjork - Wanderlust

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Basement Jaxx feat. Robyn - Hey U

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Bjork & Antony Hegarty - Dull Flame Of Desire
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Not quite the genre I am going for, but I enjoyed the links, nonetheless.

[york707]

Check out the new LUCERO album, 1372 Overton Park. They're an amazing alt country band that just added a horn section for this record. It's exactly what you're looking for.

Good call. Thanks.

[york707]

Why can't I be you - the Cure
Dr. Worm - They Might Be Giants
The Underdog - Spoon

The Underdog is certainly on this mix.

thanks

[malcolmjamalawesome]

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[york707]

Anything from Okkervil, really. I would suggest "A King and Queen."

The new Sade jam "Soldier of Love" has some trumpets that are pretty hot.

Fanfarlo's "The Walls are Coming Down" would be a nice choice if you are looking for something on the Beirut/Arcade Fire tip.

Elbow's "Starlings."

I may even be putting two Okkervil songs on this mix.

[justinaqui]

"Fake Empire" by The National has some trumpet at the end.
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[chairmenmeow47]

i FULLY endorse this thread; i used to play the trumpet :thu

the 13th (swing radio remix) - the cure

[MissingPerson]

Oh shit, yeah, The National.

I actually quite like the bit of trumpet in Flobots' Handlebars. Bite me.

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[miscorrections]

Most of Dear Catastrophe Waitress. Take your pick.

[justinaqui]

I have another trumpet song in my head, but I can't figure out what the hell it is. Worse: if I tried to explain the part to someone they would "that's every trumpet note I've ever heard". It's hard to hum trumpet sounds.

[york707]

"Fake Empire" by The National has some trumpet at the end.
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Aww shit, how did I forget about this one?

[MissingPerson]

It's hard to hum trumpet sounds.

This made me chuckle.

[brando4n82]

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thats just part of the song.

heres the whole song live. i recommend anyone to take a few minutes and listen.

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[flowbee]

I have another trumpet song in my head, but I can't figure out what the hell it is. Worse: if I tried to explain the part to someone they would "that's every trumpet note I've ever heard". It's hard to hum trumpet sounds.

That's Lou Bega - Mambo #5

[york707]

Thanks all - although I have a specific purpose in mind, I have been enjoying all of these suggestions, regardless of genre.

[chairmenmeow47]

It's hard to hum trumpet sounds.

yeah, but it's easy to trumpet them. i do this all the time. if you pretend like you are playing the trumpet by buzzing your lips, it's like you're humming the trumpet. i really wish i could post a youtube to demonstrate.

has anyone posted national anthem by radiohead yet?

[meyouseek]

i FULLY endorse this thread; i used to play the trumpet :thu


Yay, another trumpet player up in here. Did you play in a marching band?

As for song suggestions... Dead Kennedys "Mtv Get Off the Air", most Oingo Boingo songs, a couple old RHCP tracks with Flea playing trumpet on them.

[MissingPerson]

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[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Queens of the Stone Age's I think I Lost My Headache has some pretty weird trumpet parts that kick in around 6 minutes in. I don't know if this is usable for your purposes, but interesting nonetheless

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[thestripe]

Danielson "Did I Step On Your Trumpet?"

[york707]

Danielson "Did I Step On Your Trumpet?"


ahaha - I forgot about this. Probably won't make the mix, but damn that song's a blast.

[luckyface]

Air - Ce Matin-La

At least I think that is a trumpet in the song.

[meyouseek]

Air - Ce Matin-La

At least I think that is a trumpet in the song.

I'm pretty sure it's a tuba or euphonium. Too low and mellow sounding to be a trumpet. Hmmm, maybe a flugelhorn?

Nah, too low. Where are my Moon Safari liner notes when I need them?

[justinaqui]

That's Lou Bega - Mambo #5

Maybe.

[gazercmh]

The Cure - Close to Me

Adam Ant - Goody Two Shoes

[butitdidhappen]

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[pancakespancakes]

Oh I suppose I'll have to cover the Broken Social Scene bases...

"KC Accidental," "Pacific Theme," "Lover's Spit," "I'm Still Your ***," "Ibi Dreams of Pavement," "7/4 Shoreline," "Swimmers," and "It's All Gonna Break" all have quite prominent trumpet lines.

There's a few other tracks out there with less prominent trumpets as well.

[roberto73]

Just about anything off James' Seven album. One example:

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[psycobetabuckdown]

I once started making a list of songs with cowbell. After about 10 songs I started questioning why I was doing it. There was no reason.

[pezGato]

has anyone posted national anthem by radiohead yet?

^^that...when you said "indie pop" that came into mind. and also, "the devil's workday" - modest mouse.

[TallGuyCM]

HOW HAS NO ONE MENTIONED THE NATIONAL ANTHEM?????? (Radiohead)

Edit: Nevermind. :o

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

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[malcolmjamalawesome]

Yay, another trumpet player up in here. Did you play in a marching band?

As for song suggestions... Dead Kennedys "Mtv Get Off the Air", most Oingo Boingo songs, a couple old RHCP tracks with Flea playing trumpet on them.

I also played trumpet. Spit valves ftw.

[gmoneyak]

Here's your curveball, York;

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[JebusLives]

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[ultraslow]

Oooh, I love a song with a good horn section!
Can you post your final playlist for our benefit please?

how about this
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or this heartbreaker
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[york707]

Can you post your final playlist for our benefit please?



I certainly will. I will probably get it done this weekend.

[TomAz]

I was gonna say Ghosttown by the Specials. Dammit.

That's a trombone.

[TomAz]

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[stuporfly]

I believe Richard Ashcroft's "A Song For the Lovers" has a trumpet rather early in the tune.

[shotglass75]

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[york707]

ska. but that's OK I guess - I have plenty of songs and this thread has kind of taken on it's own life, which just fine.

[J~$$$$]

What about flugelhorn? Chuck Mangione is always fun.

[shotglass75]

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[Mr. Fuzz]

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[Mr. Fuzz]

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[Mr. Fuzz]

Maybe some old Violent Femmes like "Black Girls" or "Dance Muthafucker"...I'm not sure if they are using a trumpit or just a sax. What about some Stooges? Like anything off of Funhouse...That might just be a sax too. But, if u can find that o.g. "Summertime" tune I think that would be nice.

[TomAz]

Elvis Costello "Shipbuilding"

[miscorrections]

How is it that people cannot tell what a trumpet sounds like? It's one of the most distinctive instruments.

[JoshTheBoyd]

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[Abe Lincoln]

The Pogues:
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Although I much prefer the original Elvis Costello produced version,w/out the trumpet and strings...
And,speaking of Elvis, I couldn't find a video of the original,but Chet Baker does a fantastic trumpet job on Elvis' Shipbuilding:
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oops,Tom posted it while I was searching for it on YouTube! It must be good,then.

[york707]

How is it that people cannot tell what a trumpet sounds like? It's one of the most distinctive instruments.

I am wondering the same thing as I read some of the suggestions in this thread.

[Mr. Fuzz]

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[juloxx]

I care not for this "trumpet"