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Songs about Global Domination

DarkewolfeDarkewolfe Registered User regular
edited March 2011 in Help / Advice Forum
This may be the dorkiest request I've ever made in here. I'm trying to put together a music mix for a friend who has been challenged by some life stuff lately. I would like to arrange it with a mix of songs that make the listener feel empowered, even going so heavy-handedly as to pick pieces that suggest that you "rule the world" etc. (No queen, though) I'm not looking for sugary stuff. More stuff like "The World is Mine" by Guetta, "Monster" by Professor Green, etc. I'm mostly looking for heavy electronica or rock, though we can branch out for cool ideas.

It seems silly to post, but I'm always impressed by the musical tastes of the posters. I think people always jump at the opportunity to recommend songs, too. Much obliged!

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  • ceresceres When the last moon is cast over the last star of morning And the future has past without even a last desperate warningRegistered User, Moderator Mod Emeritus
    edited March 2011
    "The World Is Not Enough" - Garbage, and really you can't go wrong with Bond under the circumstances

    Not my usual area of interest, but that was the first that came to mind.

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  • Jimmy KingJimmy King Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Check out some Stuck Mojo. It can get pretty cheesy, but it fits the hard rock/metal "I'm a bad ass and awesome" requirement fairly often.

    Here are a few from the songs I've currently got on my computer at work. The first 3 here are probably more likely to be your taste than the last few (guessing based on your example songs which were more electronica than hard rock/metal), being more rock-like than super heavy metal

    Judas Priest - You've Got Another Thing Coming
    Nazareth - Hair of the Dog
    Megadeth - Reckoning Day
    Pantera - Rise
    Testament - The Formation of Damnation, More Than Meets the Eye

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  • Farout FoolioFarout Foolio Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Depends how serious you want to be, but "Future Soon" and "Skullcrusher Mountain" by JoCo soooorta fit the bill.

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  • BigbluefootBigbluefoot Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Totally doesn't fit in with your guidelines, but you said you were cool with branching out.

    RE: Your Brains by Jonathan Coulton.

    Not exactly a "King of the world" kinda thing, but the singer is clearly pretty high up on the chart, at this point. Always gets me in a good mood, but that might be because my 3 year old nephew and 2 year old niece both sing it word for word when I play it for them. And they can sing it without the music. It is really awkward when a 3 year old randomly says "you're all gonna die, screaming" in a sing-song voice. Especially at the grocery store.

    Check it out, but its a pretty cool song.

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  • TychoCelchuuuTychoCelchuuu PIGEON Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Half of the songs from the Dr. Horrible soundtrack.

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  • DarkewolfeDarkewolfe Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    TychoCelchuuu wrote: »
    Half of the songs from the Dr. Horrible soundtrack.

    This is true and a good point. I have to dodge any overly romancey crap, though.

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  • TavTav Irish Minister for DefenceRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Tying in directly with the thread title:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPqk3nW9Eho

    Tying in with OP and is probably a better song for what you're looking for:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAva3WOpb28

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  • SpongeCakeSpongeCake Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Invincible - OK Go
    Uprising - Muse
    Handlebars - Flobots

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  • Mr ObersmithMr Obersmith Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    What about "I Want to Conquer the World" by Bad Religion?

    Can't see the video links at work in case this was already mentioned.

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  • TheOtherHorsemanTheOtherHorseman Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    SpongeCake wrote: »
    Invincible - OK Go
    Uprising - Muse
    Handlebars - Flobots

    Seconding Handlebars, which is what I came here to suggest. The video really drives home the theme.

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  • pacbowlpacbowl Los AngelesRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Empowered? Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff

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  • japanjapan Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Empowering, but possibly a little abstract given the original request:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN-xwf9mKr8
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YNl8yjbstY
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5sFDf-Po24

    Can't think of anything specifically about conquering the world, I'm afraid.

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  • ben0207ben0207 Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Kick you when you're down - Machine Head
    Walk - Pantera
    Back to School - Deftones

    Basically most of the music I liked when I was 16. Err.

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  • SneakertSneakert Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yG0QE9ce3U Clawfinger - Biggest & the Best

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  • Lord PalingtonLord Palington he.him.his History-loving pal!Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    The overall theme of Dr. Steel's music is definitely world domination.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-Pq37yhyyI

    His stuff can be pretty hit or miss though, but some if it is kind of industrial. Already got beat to Handlebars and Muse, best of luck.

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  • GoodOmensGoodOmens Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Blow Up The Outside World by Soundgarden?

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  • Enos316Enos316 Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Deltron 3030. Track 7 "Virus", there's some other good ones on the album too.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijPE7fe4XTg

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  • LadyMLadyM Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Still Alive? "And while you're dying I'll be still alive. And when you're dead I will be still alive."

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  • Ziac45Ziac45 Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Not neccessary about taking over the world but being an Immortal Badass.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiimIwGVAQQ

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  • WhiteZinfandelWhiteZinfandel Your insides Let me show you themRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    It's a bit out of the suggested genres, but this never fails to cheer me up.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGO42gvCSPI

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  • GrizzledGrizzled Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Violent Femmes - Machine

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  • spool32spool32 Contrary Library Registered User, Transition Team regular
    edited March 2011
    Second the Mos Def.

    Also on the gangsta tip: Fuck with Dre Day, off Dr. Dre's oldschool record "The Chronic".

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  • DarkewolfeDarkewolfe Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Love some of the tips so far. Even when they don't fit with my plan, it's cool to be offered music. Hopefully no one minds if a suggested song or songs wasn't pulled in yet. For your edification, here's my list thus far.

    The world is mine (David Guetta)
    Monster (Professor Green, dubstep remix)
    Hysteria (Muse)
    Blow my whistle, bitch (some remix or another)
    Burning Beard (Clutch, props to the guy who suggested Clutch. Made me think of this song, which I fucking love. I may replace it with and/or add Immortal)
    Powertrip (Monster Magnet)
    Rebels of the Sacred Heart (Flogging Molly- Ok, it's only tangentially topical, but it's a good song)
    The Gauntlet (Dropkick Murphys, see above)
    Run this Town (Jay-z)
    Handlebars (Flobots)
    Robot Dinosaur (Darkest of the hillside thickets)
    Machine (Violent Femmes)
    Some Deltron 3030, haven't picked yet.
    Biggest & the Best (Clawfinger)
    Inivincible (Ok Go)

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  • BerkshireBerkshire Earth Federal Forces MassachusettsRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    I'm glad that somebody else has suggested The Dropkick Murphys. There's quite a bit of good stuff from them, and The Gauntlet is only the beginning (although a very fine example, Darkewolfe). Hang 'Em High, off their recent album, is another good example of "Screw you, world, you're going down!" I also like Heroes of Our Past.

    Plus, some ACDC. Back in Black and Hell's Bells.

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  • ImthebOHGODBEESImthebOHGODBEES Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    I think this may be the suggestion with the greatest delta from standard, but it might just work! Plus I kind of love it...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjA3rZ9cL2o&feature=related

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  • spool32spool32 Contrary Library Registered User, Transition Team regular
    edited March 2011
    Berkshire wrote: »

    Plus, some ACDC. Back in Black and Hell's Bells.

    "TNT" would be a better pick for AC/DC, imho.

    For something else off the wall, try "First Breath after Coma" by Explosions in the Sky. No lyrics, but still has that feeling of domination.

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  • DarkewolfeDarkewolfe Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    spool32 wrote: »

    For something else off the wall, try "First Breath after Coma" by Explosions in the Sky. No lyrics, but still has that feeling of domination.

    Hmm. I actually have that song on a different playlist, and while it is good, you and I have a vastly different view on what domination sounds like.

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  • AdusAdus Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Stratovarius - Hunting High and Low

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljor_b1DiY8

    Gamma Ray - Opportunity

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBX0ObaIdSs

    For some reason this song keeps fitting H/A requests, Dea Pecuniae - Pain of Salvation:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgQwgZcUDD4

    Scar Symmetry - Ghost Prototype II (Deus Ex Machina):

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV9o3FTpAf0

    Shaaman - Born to Be:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9D3EZzT3yA

    Muse - Knights of Cydonia

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mkIrvuU_zE

    Shadow Gallery - New World Order:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSe5L7HrVIw

    Andre Matos - Endeavour

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHpxwm04kLY

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