Queen's 'We Are The Champions' is the catchiest song ever, say scientists
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Queen's 'We Are The Champions' has been found to be the catchiest song ever written, according to new scientific research.
Scientists at Goldsmiths University conducted new research into what makes a song memorable and compiled a list of the ten "catchiest" songs of all time, reports the Press Association.
In order to get the results, they observed thousands of volunteers singing a selected list of tracks.
During the court of the research, they discovered that sing-along songs contained four key elements: Long and detailed musical phrases, multiple pitch changes in a song's 'hook', male vocalists, and higher male voices making a noticeable vocal effort.
Using this formula, the scientists found that 'We Are The Champions' was the track most were able to sing along to. This was followed by 'Y.M.C.A' by the Village People, Sum 41's 'Fat Lip', Europe's 'The Final Countdown' and The Automatic's 'Monster'.
Music psychologist Dr Daniel Mullensiefen said of the results: Every musical hit is reliant on maths, science, engineering and technology; from the physics and frequencies of sound that determine pitch and harmony, to the hi-tech digital processors and synthesizers which can add effects to make a song more catchy.[/quote]
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Scientifically proven to be better than the modern crap.
Scientists should research on why scientists research pointless shit
I guess now they've found a cure for cancer they've run out of things to do.
Well, the chords during the chorus are fucking awesome for one thing. But that isn't "catchy."
I was thinking about this song earlier today what the fuck
I'm sure its ego related
[QUOTE=AlexT;32566848]I was thinking about this song earlier today what the fuck[/QUOTE]
breaking news alext thought of a popular song today
but really, i thought it'd be we will rock you because EVERYONE knows that
First thought:
Awwwwwww, snap. Aw, snap. Come to our macaroni party, and we'll take a nap.
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I love Queen, but, to be honest, I'm not really too fond of We Are The Champions.
Really? If anything I'd put Bohemian Rhapsody as the most catchy. I mean Christ, every time you say the first line everyone starts singing it.
That being said, why the fuck are all contenders Queen songs?
Well now that we figured out that a Queen song is catchy, [i]let's go back to that pesky cancer[/i].
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[QUOTE]The Automatic's 'Monster'[/QUOTE]
Fuck yeah I love this song.
I don't know if I'd count it as the fifth catchiest song ever though.
Y.M.C.A I think earns it's place up there, that fucking song is infectious.
I also think In the Navy deserves an Honorable mention.
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Not surprised, I can remember as far back as elementary school singing this without knowing who queen even is.
I don't really find it catchy at all, feels too slow.
I find Another One Bites the Dust to be catchier
I got banned from playing The Final Countdown in my school because I played it so many times on the piano that it pissed everyone off.
I thought Bohemian Rhapsody was the catchiest.
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Scientifically proven to be better than the modern crap.[/QUOTE]
woah woah it might be a catchy and camp song sure
but besides that it's almost amazingly shitty. i mean as far as queen fare goes it's at the bottom of the list.
Well, the lyrics are about teamwork and unity.
Humans are social creatures and singing the lyrics makes them feel a part of something bigger.
It is sung at every fucking sports game after all.
I dunno, I think Bohemian Rhapsody could fall in this category too. It fucking sticks in your head.
[QUOTE=Shiftyze;32566779]Scientists should research on why scientists research pointless shit[/QUOTE]
That would be meta as fuck!
I always found "Don't stop me now" catchier...
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[QUOTE=Hiccuper;32568680][video=youtube;935CFnTt-iA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=935CFnTt-iA[/video]
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I'm more interested in the art than the song. :q:
Meh, it's always been [I]Europe - The Final Countdown[/I] for me.
Don't Stop Me Now is the catchiest.
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