A new meme has popped up over the last couple of weeks where
people suggest how to perfectly time a song so that the best part coincides
with the stroke of midnight. For example, Bull Moose Records tweeted on
December 17 that if you listen to Phil Collins’ “In The Air Tonight” at exactly
11:56:44, the song’s massive drum fill will come in right as the ball drops. Over
the last few weeks, more and more people have been participating, giving their
own suggestions for songs and television moments to play, as well as songs to
leave behind in the New Year.
There are a lot of great moments in music that are worthy of
highlighting the New Year’s arrival. That’s why Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s
music outlet, is hopping on the trend and giving you some of our own time stamp
suggestions. Here are seven to highlight your countdown to 2018.
1.
Queen,
“Bohemian Rhapsody”: Okay, the first one is not our own. Ultimate
Classic Rock suggests playing “Bohemian Rhapsody” at exactly 11:55:53 PM or
approximately 4 minutes and 10 seconds in. That’s the point at which the song
will transition into that final, iconic guitar riff, leading everyone to jump
up and down, head bang and go crazy. (video)
2.
Queen, “We Are the Champions”: With a chord
structure and feel similar to a hard rock version of “Auld Lang Syne,” you could
easily play “We Are the Champions” during your count down too. Start playing at
11:59:30, or about 30 seconds into the song, to get that build-up before the
bravado of the first chorus. (video)
3.
Blur, “Song 2”: “Song 2” is two minutes of
non-stop Brit-pop energy, perfect for getting any party started. And if you
start the song at 11:59:44 (approximately 16 seconds into the song), you can
have that iconic “Woo Hoo” shout in the New Year! (video)
4.
Portugal. The Man, “Live in the Moment”: The
band’s second single from their latest album, “Live in the Moment” begs the
listener to do just that in the catchiest way possible. It’s also a great
sentiment to bring into the New Year with you. Turn it on at 11:59:22 (approximately
38 seconds into the song) to launch into the first “la las” of the song. (video)
5.
Chumbawamba,
“Tubthumpting”: A song you’ve probably heard at every party since the
mid-1990s, “Tubthumping” never fails to get people dancing. Set this song up at
11:59:50, right as you’re getting ready to count down, so midnight starts off
with a jump. The song doubles as a reminder that you’ll keep getting back up in
the New Year, because people will “never keep [you] down.” (video)
6.
The
Isley Brothers, “Shout”: “Shout” is another song that you hear at just about
every party. It’s just such a happy, joyous song. So why not bring that into
your New Years countdown. The whole song is over the top in energy, but if you
start the track up at 11:56:30 (3:30 minutes into the song), the song will be getting
“a little bit louder now” 3:30 minutes into it until it bursts out again with
those “heys” at midnight, 15 seconds later. (video)
7.
A
Great Big World, “This Is The New Year”: A personal favorite New Years song
of ours, “This Is The New Year” is both sentimental and optimistic. If you want
to start the year off with something beautiful, start playing this song at
11:59:24 and the second verse will boom in as the ball drops. (video)
The best way to start off the year is to have the perfect
soundtrack ready to play when the ball drops. Check out these perfect moments
and let us know what song you would cue up to play you ring in the New Year.
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