My Biggest Concern…
So here it goes, my first real post and for such a huge occasion I’ve decided to go after the organization for the one thing that NEEDS to change, that MUST change. The one thing which, if changed, could guarantee many, many more rings. And that is…
A New Entrance Song!
The Spurs have been using Get Ready for This by 2 Unlimited. Who’s that you ask? Hell if I know, if I built a time machine and traveled back to the 80’s and asked the first person I see, I doubt they would know. But for the sake of being thorough… here’s the video.
I guess the GM at the time thought this was the best song on the ESPN’s Jock Jams collection he thoroughly researched but I think a change is needed, so I’ve taken it upon myself to select 4 options for the franchise. You can thank me later Mr. Holt.
Option #1 : AC/DC - Back in Black
The obvious choice but I think for a good reason.
Pros: Great classic song, hard guitar riff to start, seems to signify defending champ status
Cons: Old song, singer’s voice may irritate some, Angus probably not available to perform his hopstep move before every home game
Option #2 : Fort Minor - Remember the Name
This song sums up the Spurs mentality great; unfortunately it’s already used in a load of commercials
Pros: lyrics match the Spurs personality perfectly, has an intimidation factor, cool strings accompaniment
Cons: in TNT’s NBA commercial, kinda slow, takes a little while to start
Option #3 : John Williams - The Imperial March
The one thing the Cav’s did right in last years Finals. I imagine they used this song to make us appear as the bad guys but I thought it fit perfectly with the crew. Dressed in black, implying the Spurs as the Empire, intimidating as hell. Maybe Timmy can come out in a dark hood…
Pros: Star Wars is cool, playing up the Empire aspect, lightsabres??
Cons: I’m a dork… that’s pretty much it
Option #4 : Korn - Blind
My personal favorite, although the lyrics don’t relate much aside from that first “Are You Ready.” After that they could just repeat the bass line for player intros.
Pros: Heavy. Awesome bass line. Somehow reminds me of the culture of San Antonio?
Cons: Previously mentioned lyrics. That’s it.
Songs I Would Have Loved But Would Never Be Used For Various Reasons
Metallica’s cover of Queen’s Stone Cold Crazy - they’d never go for it
Pantera’s Walk - unfortunately Pantera is known as Dallas’ band, too bad for them; also a ripoff of this song was used previously in something called sports/entertainment (whatever that means)
Thats a tough one, but I do believe we need a change. Let me think about this one some more. I do like the AC/DC one since we are silver in black. Blind would never be accepted. I personally think Metallica would be awesome, however I don’t know what song would be appropriate. That is another thing I need to think on. Im on a mission today and will be back with a comment.
I like the Fort Minor song the best. Its contemporary and will make the team “less boring”(whatever that means).
I have always wanted to see a Spurs highlight video to
the Foo’s “Best of You”
Good call…
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