Connector Staff

Typically what makes a good introduction song, at least when it concerns a college team, is something one would consider upbeat, contain memorable lyrics and leave patrons with the need to hear it once more. Therefore, the genres are narrowed down to two distinct types that meet this criteria: electronic dance music (EDM) and rock. 

For electronic, these three songs could be used as an introduction:

1.) “Rombo (Featuring Congorock)” by The Bloody Beetroots

2.) “& Down” by Boys Noize

3.) “Genesis” by Justice

And for rock:

1.) “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC

2.) “Enter Sandman” by Metallica

3.) “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne

Any good electronic song always has a build up as well as a drop in the beat, not to mention a great bassline that urges audience members to bob their heads to the beat of the song. The three EDM songs listed provide all of these characteristics: each of their build ups are unique and will definitely keep the audience guessing as to what will come next from each of these songs.

When looking into what makes a classic rock song great for introductions, one must look into its basic components. When a song starts with a hard hitting guitar solo followed by heavy drums to back it up, like both “Enter Sandman” and “Thunderstruck,” listeners are instantly nodding their heads, fully in time with the tracks. Songs like “Crazy Train” bring in the additional element of bass solos, which, much like the basslines found in EDM, get the whole body moving.

Connector contributor Aaron M. Wilson contributed to this article.