Break Free - the Rashawn Solo

Chacha · 11-11-2009, 05:22 PM

I know the Mark Batson era wasn't the best for lyrics but for straight up groove the Rashawn Solo during Break Free, either the Live Trax Fenway Disc 1 of the 7.8.2006 show or on the Warehouse 8 Vol 5.

Anyone else feeling this groove as well?

I hope that this song hasn't died by the waist side as everyone else has perhaps hoped and thought. I really think this is a great song [music wise] for Rashawn to shine on and perhaps have Jeff throw some new sax spots in on it.

Here's to being optimistic that it will one day resurface.

Chacha

watchunoboutdat · 11-11-2009, 05:28 PM

I like it too but we are in the minority. I highly doubt it comes back.

onesweetworld41 · 11-11-2009, 05:31 PM

Agreed. Very cool feel to the song. The lyrics aren't that strong but it has a great presence live.

keithb · 11-11-2009, 05:33 PM

I love the Fenway version of Break Free. It doesn't get much respect around here, but I think it is great. Rashawn sounds good on this one.

Vandy · 11-11-2009, 07:29 PM

I love the song as well. The lyrics could be improved somewhat, but the music is great.

dmbmike09 · 11-11-2009, 07:34 PM

also love this song - especially the fenway version. very solid song, hope that it resurfaces sometime in the future

CrashTheStone41 · 11-11-2009, 08:11 PM

I would be ecstatic to see Break Free resurface in 2010. I believe it is the best of the 2006 songs and is right up there with a few of the 2004 songs as my favorite in the recent past. I am in the minority because I really like the lyrics...

stoneje · 11-11-2009, 08:34 PM

I've said this before, but... there are far too many versions of this song that have been ruined b/c Rashawn butchered his solo. There are certain notes that should never be played on a trumpet, and he seems to find most of them right near the end of this particluar solo when he's going just a little overboard.

aelefter · 11-11-2009, 09:20 PM

That solo is currently one of my favorite DMB moments to enjoy as of late. The things he does with that trumpet just take me to a better place.

Joyride4136 · 11-11-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keithb

I love the Fenway version of Break Free. It doesn't get much respect around here, but I think it is great. Rashawn sounds good on this one.

i don't know ... most people who don't like the song still appreciate his solo on that album. i know im not the BIGGEST fan of the tune but def can still dig it. the solo is amazing.

Joyride4136 · 11-11-2009, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoneje

I've said this before, but... there are far too many versions of this song that have been ruined b/c Rashawn butchered his solo. There are certain notes that should never be played on a trumpet, and he seems to find most of them right near the end of this particluar solo when he's going just a little overboard.

he's gotten so much better, especially with dmb. think he would rip it up if it came back

GLR87 · 11-11-2009, 10:40 PM

plenty of people like break free... reason being its a great song don't believe the dmbc hype... think for yourself

jwehaeDMB · 11-11-2009, 11:58 PM

I've loved Rashawn's part on this song from day one. So glad to see a thread on here dedicated to it. Amazing music.

Foreverford05 · 11-12-2009, 12:32 AM

I love this solo. I bought the song just for that part. and because I like the song.

emsdan · 11-12-2009, 12:56 AM

I rediscovered this song recently, and it quickly popped into the favorite song spot for me for about a week. Just has a really good, fun sound. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU3Vu...eature=related

Firedancer627 · 11-12-2009, 01:27 AM

i've always been a fan of break free. I think the song has a lot of potential. "I'll drink your poison if you fill the cup"...I love that line.

broydan · 11-12-2009, 01:33 AM

Love break free but waist side?

wildbill79 · 11-12-2009, 02:51 AM

This is such a beautiful piece and such a crowd pleaser that I don't understand why they don't play it, but hope to hear again.

vaxarado · 11-12-2009, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emsdan

I rediscovered this song recently, and it quickly popped into the favorite song spot for me for about a week. Just has a really good, fun sound. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU3Vu...eature=related

Was coming in here just to post this but you beat me to it.

Chacha · 11-12-2009, 11:08 AM

I'm glad people agree with me on this that his solo is just pure badass.

With regards to the lyrics if they re-worked them great, or if they made some tiny improvements that would be good too. But just let Rashawn go on this one.

I think if he is around for the next album, which most likely he will be, they should at least try this song again. I can just picture this song on the next album with Rashawn's solo, Jeff having some nice fills, Timmy do the electric guitar solo in the middle while Stefan lays down the bass line and then Carter has a crazy solo that goes with Rashawn's solo.

Hopefully they bring it back in some form. I'd even take an EP of it. I know there was the stripped down version of this played over the PA that some Ants have and without the trumpet or sax but it doesn't sound the same. It needs the trumpet and sax.

stumpie024 · 11-12-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLR87

plenty of people like break free... reason being its a great song don't believe the dmbc hype... think for yourself

Big Shawn is loved deeply!!! Amazing solo on this one. Dave's voice was shot for this stretch of shows, but this song's got soul man! Coolest riff he plays on the Bari IMO.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4AiEkwIqng

stumpie024 · 11-12-2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emsdan

I rediscovered this song recently, and it quickly popped into the favorite song spot for me for about a week. Just has a really good, fun sound. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU3Vu...eature=related

oops, sorry gang.

rbatt · 11-12-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broydan

Love break free but waist side?

I was waiting for this. Haha

BruceW · 11-12-2009, 03:13 PM

just a question but what does mark batson have to do with rashawns solo?? i understand he worked with the band on this tune, but tht has no bearing on the solo...

i love rashawns work on this song btw and its a nice one to listen to every once in a while as well

zigmister25 · 11-12-2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aelefter

That solo is currently one of my favorite DMB moments to enjoy as of late. The things he does with that trumpet just take me to a better place.

I couldn't have said it better myself!

ashnesgolf · 11-12-2009, 06:19 PM

One Of my top 5 favs great song wish it would come back

RobRoy286 · 11-12-2009, 07:06 PM

Bad song. From the cheesy electric guitar to the terrible lyrics.

Rodey · 11-13-2009, 12:16 AM

Break Free is the shit, especially that Fenway version. Rashawn makes that song his bitch.

TBolts712 · 11-13-2009, 12:27 AM

Love Break Free but I liked the versions with a Roi solo more. Darien Lake '06 was my fav. Break Free that year. I like something about how the song was still being worked on the first few performances. Break Free=

11-11-2009, 05:22 PM	#1
Chacha Antsmarching Siteop Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pittsford, NY Posts: 216	Break Free - the Rashawn Solo I know the Mark Batson era wasn't the best for lyrics but for straight up groove the Rashawn Solo during Break Free, either the Live Trax Fenway Disc 1 of the 7.8.2006 show or on the Warehouse 8 Vol 5. Anyone else feeling this groove as well? I hope that this song hasn't died by the waist side as everyone else has perhaps hoped and thought. I really think this is a great song [music wise] for Rashawn to shine on and perhaps have Jeff throw some new sax spots in on it. Here's to being optimistic that it will one day resurface. Chacha __________________ ~~Chacha.antsmarching.org~~ "I'm sure I'll think of something to write here someday.........."

11-11-2009, 05:31 PM	#3
onesweetworld41 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 137	Re: Break Free - the Rashawn Solo Agreed. Very cool feel to the song. The lyrics aren't that strong but it has a great presence live. __________________ Marty

11-11-2009, 05:33 PM	#4
keithb Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: BFE Posts: 857	Re: Break Free - the Rashawn Solo I love the Fenway version of Break Free. It doesn't get much respect around here, but I think it is great. Rashawn sounds good on this one.

11-11-2009, 07:29 PM	#5
Vandy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 100	Re: Break Free - the Rashawn Solo I love the song as well. The lyrics could be improved somewhat, but the music is great.

11-11-2009, 07:34 PM	#6
dmbmike09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 126	Re: Break Free - the Rashawn Solo also love this song - especially the fenway version. very solid song, hope that it resurfaces sometime in the future __________________ 6.10.08 ; 4.15.09 ; 5.27.09 ; 7.21.09 ; 8.4.09

11-11-2009, 08:11 PM	#7
CrashTheStone41 RIP Casey Reiter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,488	Re: Break Free - the Rashawn Solo I would be ecstatic to see Break Free resurface in 2010. I believe it is the best of the 2006 songs and is right up there with a few of the 2004 songs as my favorite in the recent past. I am in the minority because I really like the lyrics... __________________ If there's an ass there I'm gonna have to lick it...

11-11-2009, 10:40 PM	#12
GLR87 Play MM, BS, LS, KKJ Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South NJ Posts: 10,927	Re: Break Free - the Rashawn Solo plenty of people like break free... reason being its a great song don't believe the dmbc hype... think for yourself __________________ Greg ::None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free:: DMB 2009: C'ville, Bristow, Camden Phish 09: Fenway, Camden, Philly x2

11-11-2009, 11:58 PM	#13
jwehaeDMB LeROI G BIV Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: CT-home, Boston-School Posts: 2,506	Re: Break Free - the Rashawn Solo I've loved Rashawn's part on this song from day one. So glad to see a thread on here dedicated to it. Amazing music. __________________ 2010: ????? Don't you like to swim naked? Throw yourself down in the dead river...

11-12-2009, 12:32 AM	#14
Foreverford05 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Harrisonburg VA Posts: 1,286	Re: Break Free - the Rashawn Solo I love this solo. I bought the song just for that part. and because I like the song. __________________ Would you not like to be sittin' on top of the world with yo' legs hangin' free? 2010: 7/9, 7/13, 7/20, 7/23, 9/3, 9/4, 9/5

11-12-2009, 12:56 AM	#15
emsdan Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 13	Re: Break Free - the Rashawn Solo I rediscovered this song recently, and it quickly popped into the favorite song spot for me for about a week. Just has a really good, fun sound. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU3Vu...eature=related

11-12-2009, 01:27 AM	#16
Firedancer627 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The 215. Philadelphia Posts: 384	Re: Break Free - the Rashawn Solo i've always been a fan of break free. I think the song has a lot of potential. "I'll drink your poison if you fill the cup"...I love that line.

11-12-2009, 01:33 AM	#17
broydan The Stone(d) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH (home) Athens, OH (school) Posts: 893	Re: Break Free - the Rashawn Solo Love break free but waist side? __________________ "I had my head blown wide open, and it was because of dumpster funk!" ~DJM I've got this creeping... RIVERBEND '09 And in your eyes, I see whats on my mind...

11-12-2009, 02:51 AM	#18
wildbill79 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 485	Re: Break Free - the Rashawn Solo This is such a beautiful piece and such a crowd pleaser that I don't understand why they don't play it, but hope to hear again.

11-12-2009, 11:08 AM	#20
Chacha Antsmarching Siteop Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pittsford, NY Posts: 216	Re: Break Free - the Rashawn Solo I'm glad people agree with me on this that his solo is just pure badass. With regards to the lyrics if they re-worked them great, or if they made some tiny improvements that would be good too. But just let Rashawn go on this one. I think if he is around for the next album, which most likely he will be, they should at least try this song again. I can just picture this song on the next album with Rashawn's solo, Jeff having some nice fills, Timmy do the electric guitar solo in the middle while Stefan lays down the bass line and then Carter has a crazy solo that goes with Rashawn's solo. Hopefully they bring it back in some form. I'd even take an EP of it. I know there was the stripped down version of this played over the PA that some Ants have and without the trumpet or sax but it doesn't sound the same. It needs the trumpet and sax. __________________ ~~Chacha.antsmarching.org~~ "I'm sure I'll think of something to write here someday.........."

11-12-2009, 03:13 PM	#24
BruceW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UVA Posts: 3,901	Re: Break Free - the Rashawn Solo just a question but what does mark batson have to do with rashawns solo?? i understand he worked with the band on this tune, but tht has no bearing on the solo... i love rashawns work on this song btw and its a nice one to listen to every once in a while as well

11-12-2009, 06:19 PM	#26
ashnesgolf Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: nc Posts: 216	Re: Break Free - the Rashawn Solo One Of my top 5 favs great song wish it would come back __________________ "I'm not a king, no, not a hero, not a fool I'm not perfect, I'm flesh and bone And I'm exactly what you need" DJM "Its not some of that new sticky, funky stuff... Its the old stuff, you know that old fashion herb...... It gets me stonedddddddd! DJM

11-12-2009, 07:06 PM	#27
RobRoy286 Succumb to my fuck Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalamazoo Posts: 6,264	Re: Break Free - the Rashawn Solo Bad song. From the cheesy electric guitar to the terrible lyrics. __________________ -Rob 12.3.05/6.9.08/7.2.08/7.28.09 Rest high above the clouds, no restrictions

11-13-2009, 12:16 AM	#28
Rodey In love with Megan Fox Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 8,237	Re: Break Free - the Rashawn Solo Break Free is the shit, especially that Fenway version. Rashawn makes that song his bitch. __________________ » Jordan « #7 DUKE BLUE DEVILS (19-4 , 7-2) Next Game: 2/10 @ North Carolina

11-13-2009, 12:27 AM	#29
TBolts712 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Throop, PA Posts: 522	Re: Break Free - the Rashawn Solo Love Break Free but I liked the versions with a Roi solo more. Darien Lake '06 was my fav. Break Free that year. I like something about how the song was still being worked on the first few performances. Break Free=

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