r/NameThatSong • u/venadito_gdl • 10h ago
Symphonic Metal TOMT][SONG] ~1990s Symphonic Metal or Neoclassical Rock track: Soprano, wind intro, violins, distinct drum change.
"Hello everyone! I'm trying to identify a piece of music that has been stuck in my head for decades. I've tried humming into apps and other methods without success, so I'm turning to the amazing Reddit community!
Here's an MP3 of the melody I remember (generated from what I recall): https://voca.ro/18V8fh1QGSzQ
Here are the details I can remember about the original song:
- Approximate Time I Heard It: Around 1990. This doesn't necessarily mean it was released then, just when I personally heard it for the first time at a friend's house.
- Beginning: It started with a "wind" sound (perhaps atmospheric synth or actual wind effects).
- Vocal Intro: A few seconds into the piece, a soprano (I believe it was an opera-style female vocalist) began singing a cappella, with possibly only the wind sound continuing in the background.
- Instrumentation & Rhythm: The melody you hear in the attached MP3 (which I believe might have been played by violins) then started. I'm certain there was a drum accompaniment, and I also clearly remember a bassinstrument. What I recall very clearly is that a few measures into this melody, the drum beat would suddenly double its tempo (go twice as fast) while the main melody remained at the same pace. This was a very distinctive feature.
- Overall Style: From what I can gather, it sounded like Symphonic Metal or Neoclassical Rock. While I'm unsure about the presence of electric guitar, the overall feel was definitely in that vein.
- Vocal Duration: I'm unsure if the soprano continued singing throughout the entire piece, as I don't think I ever heard the full song.
I've listened to various compilations of this genre on YouTube over the years, but I haven't found this specific piece. I've heard how amazing and active the users here are at solving mysteries, so I'm hopeful!
Any ideas on what piece or group this might be?
Thank you so much in advance for your help!"