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Songs that Speed Up

Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 6:27 pm
by Jose Tello
Hey all,

Took a look around to see if anyone had asked this question previously and couldn't seem to find anything (maybe I'm mistaken). In any case, I'm looking for some suggestions for songs that speed up. This doesn't have to be at the beginning of the track; it can be in the middle or towards the end. These can be vintage or modern, but preferably vintage (of course!).

Two off the top of my head are Dark Eyes by The Brothers Arntzen and After You've Gone by Lionel Hampton.

Thanks in advance, everyone! :D

Re: Songs that Speed Up

Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2016 4:14 am
by straycat
Gordon Webster's Sister Kate is one that instantly comes to mind. Something like a 100bpm speedup in the last 45 seconds or so.

Re: Songs that Speed Up

Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 4:37 pm
by Haydn
I think all the Boswell Sisters recordings have a slow-fast-slow pattern.

Re: Songs that Speed Up

Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 2:20 am
by trev
For gradual changes:
Bei Mir Bist Du Schön from the Swing Kids soundtrack is a pretty popular example.

For sudden changes:
Ain’t Misbehavin’ by The Beale Street Boys (Fats Waller)

Re: Songs that Speed Up

Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2016 3:25 pm
by lipi
This search on Google finds the thread you want:
site:swingdjs.com "speed up"

http://www.swingdjs.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1892

Or you can try this and find another thread:
site:swingdjs.com tempo change
http://www.swingdjs.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2059