player theme songs
by kellobellow on Nov 24, 2009 11:32 AM EST
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So I doubt they're the only team who does this, but last night while watching the Ottawa game, I heard a comment about how they play a different song for each player after he scores a goal. I thought this could be a fun discussion - what do you think should be the theme song (or goal song) for each of our guys? Some will be easier than others, but I'm sure there are plenty of good options out there!
I'll start with the first thing that came to my mind (probably because it came on my iPod this morning, haha):
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Mike Green - Damn it Feels Good to be a Gangsta
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I thought the exact same thing when I heard them talk about this!
Nicky needs an ABBA song.
"My face is my mask."
hahaha – good call!
and yeah, as long as i’ve been around here, i’ve never done a fanpost or fanshot before, but i thought this would be fun – not to mention something to get our minds off the past few games
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
by kellobellow on Nov 24, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
Makes me think too much of Pittsburgh fans, you know, the “fat, numbered bumblebee convention”
by PaintDrinkingPete on Nov 24, 2009 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
Knubs gets Lady Gaga for sure.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 24, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I think Semin should get Mother Russia from Iron Maiden, and Alex Ovechkin should get Moskau by Dschinghis Khan…but then again, I’m biased. Nick with an ABBA song would be pretty priceless.
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Fun idea.
Quintin Laing = “Broken Face” by the Pixies (sorry, sorry, had to)
Backstrom should get “New Noise” by Refused or some other swedish band. ABBA or Ace of Base would definitely throw off their opponent though. They should spin “Dancing Queen” for Crosby whenever the Pens visit, though.
also, Semin should get “Donna the Prima Donna” by Dion.
by thebigfoist on Nov 24, 2009 1:09 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I was actually thinking of Pixies songs after the Rangers game. “Break My Body” would also work for Laing, and “I Bleed” for Matt Bradley.
Haha that’s great. I’m sure there are more there. Too bad the Caps don’t have a #13. Flash is close enough…?
Definitely digging the Pixies idea. I just flipped through my Pixies collection on my iPod looking for other songs to use and realized how violent a lot of the song names are.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 24, 2009 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
They should spin "Dancing Queen" for Crosby whenever the Pens visit, though.
I read this while listening to “Basketcase” by Green Day.
“Do you have the time…”
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 24, 2009 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Another song, though terrible for arena purposes, describes the arrival of St. Sid perfectly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trbAILjSbsU
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
Backstrom should get "New Noise" by Refused or some other swedish band
“Demon of the Fall” by Opeth
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by Killer_Carlson on Nov 25, 2009 1:25 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I knew there had to be at least one other Opeth fan on here.
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by Killer_Carlson on Nov 25, 2009 3:37 PM EST up reply actions
Opeth made it into the playlists inspired by D’ohboy earlier in the year.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 25, 2009 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
Anything but that godforsaken “I Like It, I Love It” country tune for Brooksie.
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“Do you know the muffin man?” for Brooksie.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
That’s gotta be Boyd, no?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 24, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
Nah, for Ovechkin they need to put together a good English remix of “Moscow Never Sleeps”. That’s the song he was deejaying to at his party this summer. They should get his buddy Timati (also a guest at the party) to record it.
I would also love to skate at Kettler with AO in the deejay booth. That could be a killer charity fundraiser.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
Eruption by Van Halen is the most badass song I can think of. Who is our most badass player? Ovi?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 24, 2009 2:40 PM EST reply actions
“Holy Diver” would work for Sidney Crosby…
by PaintDrinkingPete on Nov 24, 2009 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
Joni Mitchell – The Circle Game
“Then the child moved ten times round the seasons,
Skated over ten clear, frozen streams
Words like, ‘when you’re older,’ must appease him,
And promises of someday make his dreams
And the seasons, they go round and round,
And the painted ponies go up and down,
We’re captive on the carousel of time
We can’t return, we can only look behind from where we came,
And go round and round and round in the circle game"
I win.
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by winterion on Nov 24, 2009 2:58 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Laich: “Ladies’ Man” from Hairspray
Semin: something by Madonna :P
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by Brad_Richards_Rocks on Nov 24, 2009 3:02 PM EST reply actions
This is crazy, I have 10K songs on my iPod, and Damn it Feels Good to Be a Gangsta was the first to come on when I hit shuffle. Weird, maybe iPods have ESP and can sense each other’s energy or some shit.
Anyways, regardless of that song, I still think of that “Good Life” by Kanye West because he shows off his cars and stuff. He also did cribs I think.
I think it would be funny if each player had a rap song tailored to them, but I’m not sure if would entertain a broad audience, especially not the older folks—and also the lamewads who hate the genre.
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
And gotta fit the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” in here somewhere, but for which player?
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
I’m Buddy Rich when I fly off the handle
Bongos. Done.
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Emo Bunny Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Nov 30, 2009 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
Alex Semin has to have “Heart of Glass” by Blondie.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 24, 2009 5:21 PM EST reply actions
Ha…I’ve often thought of this.
Green: “Game Over” by Flip
Ovie: “Can’t Touch This”
Laich: “Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy”
Flash: “Flash” by Queen
BB: “Rockey Theme” (doesn’t score goals but should still get a theme song)
by J.B on Nov 24, 2009 5:24 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
This is fun.....
Green: “Hate Me” by Blue October
Semin: “Bittersweet Symphony” by The Verve
Ovie: “Firestarter” by The Prodigy
Schultz: “Geek U.S.A.” by Smashing Pumpkins
Theodore: “Lit Up” by Buckcherry
Fleischman: “A Love That Will Never Grow Old” from Brokeback Mountain (requested by BB)
Steckel: “Patience” by G N’ R
Nylander: “Time to Say Goodbye” by Andrea Bocelli
Matty Perreault – Smooth Criminal – as he darts in and spirits the puck away
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
by EmilyB on Nov 24, 2009 10:23 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Ovie: Oh Fortuna
Green: Pretty fly for a white guy (or just play a clip from Malibu’s most wanted on the jumbotron)
Perreault: The “dink dink” chant from Spaceballs.. dink dink? dink dink dink!
Semin: http://www.sadtrombone.com/
Or whenever Poti tries to clear the puck on the PK.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 6:32 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Ovie: O Fortuna FTW.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 24, 2009 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
If anyone on the caps deserves a theme song, it’s Matt Bradley. Lets focus on him guys.
- I’m thinkin Ener Sandman… Work in any reference you want but just having it play when he scores would sound badass.
- or “Just What I Needed” by the Cars
- or the next time he fights.. “Take on Me” by A Hah
Enter Sandman…by Apocalyptica?
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Nov 24, 2009 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
Upsetting. More Cello, please.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I like that song they did with the Japanese guitarist that made it to NHL (09? 10?)
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After a Matt Bradley fight — Careless Whisper
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 25, 2009 12:47 AM EST reply actions
Erskine – “I Would Hurt A Fly” by Built To Spill
Perreault – “Mice and Gods” by Clutch
Laich – “Pure Rock Fury” by Clutch
Semin – “Accident Prone” by Jawbreaker
Ovechkin – “Check Out My New Jesus” by Joy Zipper or “I’m Amazed” by My Morning Jacket
Varlamov – “The Czar” by Mastodon
Laing – “Mouth for War” by Pantera
Bradley – “Blackest Eyes” by Porcupine Tree
Knuble – “Stand and Feel Your Worth” by Thrice
Beagle – “Chocolate Town” by Ween
Non-Caps/Former Caps
Jagr – “Leper Messiah” by Metallica
Gonchar – “I Knew You Before” by Dustin Kensrue
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Gonchar should be.. BABY COME BACK! You can blame it ALL on me
by Brainumbc on Nov 25, 2009 8:52 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh, now that one is priceless, and so apropos given the Caps penchant for third period meltdowns this season.
"I play Russian roulette every day - a man's sport - with a bullet called life"
Dude I really miss having Gonchar. I think everyone knew he was something special even before he left
yeah, he was always one of my favorites. glad to see him doing so well, but if only it weren’t for the pens… :(
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Mike Green turn over in the defensive end, some Red Hot Chili Peppers:
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
"I play Russian roulette every day - a man's sport - with a bullet called life"
by renhoak on Nov 25, 2009 8:14 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Strangely enough, the song is called “Give It Away”
Off that same album…
- Semin could absolutely get “Sir Psycho Sexy” or maybe “If You Have to Ask”
- After a good fight – “The Righteous & the Wicked” (“the killing fist of the human beast”)
- Game tying goal – “The Power of Equality”
- Nylander gets “Breaking the Girl” (“twisting and turning, you’re feeling the burning…”)
- Blood Sugar Sex Magik – the team as a whole
- “They’re Red Hot” for after a win
Damn, now I have to listen to that album.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 25, 2009 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
twas the pepper’s best album, IMO
"I play Russian roulette every day - a man's sport - with a bullet called life"
by renhoak on Nov 25, 2009 10:03 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Just some more ideas:
Brads: IRON MAN by black sabbath
Nylander: Banned in DC by Bad Brains or Perhaps Creep by Radiohead (what the hell am I doing here? I dont belong here)
And perhaps “March of the Pigs” by NIN when the refs first get on the ice before the game
I have a hard time pinning anything quality, especially Radiohead, on Nylander. I thought the Joni Mitchell song was dead-on, but that’s self-reported confirmation bias on my part.
How about the Wishbone theme song for Beagle?
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I don’t have a terrible time giving Nyls a quality song. It’s not like he Jagr’d on the team. I’d also nominate Swim to the Moon for Nyls. It’s more likely that he can do that than play in the NHL this year.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 25, 2009 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
For Greenie: Snack All Night or any other Weird Al song about food
For a first NHL goal or a goal after a long drought: Like A Virgin
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by oldemystix on Nov 25, 2009 12:46 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
NYT Slap Shot blog has a bit of a preview of tonight’s Sabres-Caps tilt.
And a suggested song. Can’t say I disagree with their choice: Tighten Up
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Two Foreigner songs.
Double Vision for BMo because, as Locker pointed out, he has eyes on the side of his right head.
Cold as Ice for Alzner (though Varlamov could apply last night as well) because he showed no panic in his own zone.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 26, 2009 6:29 PM EST reply actions
Nyls: Should I stay or Should I Go, the Clash
Varly/Theo: Crash, DMB, or the Hokey Pokey
Green: What’s Up?, 4 Non-Blondes or Runnin’ On Empty when he’s played too many minutes, Get Back, Beatles
Brads: Go Now, Moody Blues, Let’s Dance, David Bowie, or theme from Gladiator
Knuble: clean up song from Barney
Ovi: Jump, Van Halen
Semin: Who Are you?, the Who
Schultz: theme from Hogan’s Heroes
Erskine: Paul Bunyan song
Mattie P: Tiny Dancer, Elton John
Backie: Blondes Have More Fun, Rod Stewart
Laich: Ring of Fire, Johnny Cash
Lanig: Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground, Willie Nelson
I haven’t seen the Caps get one in a long while, but “Get It Shawty” for a Short-handed goal. I actually find myself singing that when one of my fantasy players snags me one.
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by winterion on Nov 27, 2009 1:38 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
What, no MC Pee Pants?
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by Marshall Pirate on Dec 7, 2009 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
AO: I can’t drive 55 by Sammy Hagar.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 27, 2009 6:15 PM EST reply actions
For a bromance- “Guy Love” (from Scrubs)
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After reading most of these, I’ve changed my mind.
No songs for players.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Nov 29, 2009 1:12 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Green should be “Boyz in the Hood” by Dynamite Hack.
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Emo Bunny Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Nov 30, 2009 5:19 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I must start off with these:
Daniel Briere: “She’s Always a Woman,” Billy Joel or “She’s a Lady,” Tom Jones.
Sidney Crosby: “Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon,” Neil Diamond.
Chris Bourque: “Carry on, Wayward Son,” Kansas
Dave Steckel: “Long Time,” Boston
Mathieu Perreault: “You Won’t See Me,” The Beatles
Chris Clark, “My Sacrifice,” Creed
Alex Ovechkin: “Nightrain,” Guns N’ Roses or “Rock ’n Roll All Nite,” Kiss (A Visiting Arena might play “Cool the Engines,” Boston, if I could play a song at a visiting arena it would be “Somebody to Love,” Jefferson Airplane). perhaps “Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight,” Spinal Tap or “Born To Be Wild,” Steppenwolf
Alex Semin: “Hypnotise,” The White Stripes
Nick Backstrom: “Don’t You Forget About Me,” Simple Minds
Morrison/Morrisonn: “Pencil Thin Mustache,” Jimmy Buffett
Brendan Morrison: “Greenback Dollar”, Kingston Trio (‘I don’t give a d*** about the Greenback Dollar’)
John Erskine: “Frankenstein,” Edgar Winter Group
Tomas Fleischmann: “Don’t Look Back,” Boston
Brian Pothier: “Buddy Holly,” Weezer
Eric Fehr: The fight scene from The Big Lebowski (Fair?? Who’s the Nihilist?)
Alex Giroux: “Dream On,” Aerosmith (maybe “Once,” Pearl Jam)
Mike Green: “I Get Around,” Beach Boys
Mike Knuble: “When I’m 64,” The Beatles
Quintin Laing/Chris Clark/Matt Bradley: “Bulletproof…I Wish I Was,” Radiohead or “Scar Tissue,” Red Hot Chili Peppers
Semyon Varlamov/Jose Theodore: “High and Dry,” Radiohead
Jeff Schultz: “Just the Way You Are,” Billy Joel
An Alex Semin fight: “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” Alice Cooper
Semin Giveaway: “Sulk,” Radiohead
An OT Goal: “Take Me Home Tonight,” Eddie Money
Garbage Time Goal for Opponent: “It’s Too Late,” Carole King
Garbage Time Goal for Us: “Give Me Just A Little More Time,” The Chairmen of the Board
A goal against in a rout: “Shake Me, Wake Me,” The Four Tops
A goal in a rout for us: “One By One All Day,” The Shins
Breakaway Goal: “Here I Go Again,” Whitesnake
Opponent’s Goal “Say It Ain’t So,” Weezer
New prospect goal: “Hello, I Love You,” The Doors
Bruce Boudreau: “Teach Your Children,” Crosby, Still, Nash and Young
maybe “Mercedes Benz,” Janis Joplin
When the Rangers are in town: “New York’s Not My Home,” Jim Croce or “Gimme Some Money,” Spinal Tap
For a fight: “Kung Fu Fighting,” Tom Jones
For a fight ending in a ripped jersey: “Undone (The Sweater Song),” Weezer
And AFI has half an album of songs for Nylander:
“The Leaving Song”
“The Leaving Song, Pt. 2”
“The Great Disappointment”
“Dancing Through Sunday”
and while I like “Roundabout,” Yes,
The White Stripes have the best: “There’s No Home For You Here”
Ilya Kovalchuk, on the road: “Midnight Train to Georgia,” Gladys Night and the Pips
And when he loses, “Walkin’ Back to Georgia,” Jim Croce
Donald Brashear: “Theme from Shaft,” Isaac Hayes (or the “Way to Go Donnie” from The Big Lebowski)
Keith Tkachuk/Kyle Wellwood: “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” Jimmy Buffett or “Beer,” Reel Big Fish
Rene Bourque: “Walk Away Renee,” Left Banke
Chris Simon: “Monkey,” Counting Crows or “Hey Hey We’re The Monkees,” The Monkees
Bob Probert: “Cocaine,” Eric Clapton
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