Introduction
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Introduction, The Introduction, Intro, or The Intro may refer to:
- Introduction (music)Introduction (music)In music, the introduction is a passage or section which opens a movement or a separate piece. In popular music this is often abbreviated as intro...
, an opening section of a piece of music - Introduction (essay)Introduction (essay)An introduction is a beginning section which states the purpose and goals of the following writing. The introduction is usually interesting and it intrigues the reader and causes him or her to want to read on. The sentence in which the introduction begins can be a question or just a statement...
, a beginning section which states the purpose and goals of the following writing- ForewordForewordA foreword is a piece of writing sometimes placed at the beginning of a book or other piece of literature. Written by someone other than the primary author of the work, it often tells of some interaction between the writer of the foreword and the book's primary author or the story the book tells...
, a beginning section of a book, before the introduction, usually written by someone other than the author
- Foreword
- Introduction (British House of Commons)Introduction (British House of Commons)In the British House of Commons, members of the House elected at a by-election must be formally "introduced" to the House. The ceremony in the Commons is considerably simpler than those in the House of Lords....
, a ceremonial seating for members elected in by-elections - Introduction (House of Lords)Introduction (House of Lords)Introduction is a ceremony in the House of Lords whereby new members are "introduced" to the existing membership. Introductions in the Lords are more elaborate than those in the House of Commons.-Origins:...
, a ceremonial seating for some new members - "Introduction" (Songs of Experience), a poem by William Blake
- Intro (demoscene), in the demoscene, a short computer program produced for promotion or to meet competition requirements
- Intro sequenceIntro sequenceAn intro sequence is a non-interactive introductory sequence for a computer or video game. Previously, intro sequences were very often prerendered, hand drawn, or otherwise outside the main game engine...
, a non-interactive introductory sequence for a computer or video game - The Introduction, a prequel film of the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Introduced speciesIntroduced speciesAn introduced species — or neozoon, alien, exotic, non-indigenous, or non-native species, or simply an introduction, is a species living outside its indigenous or native distributional range, and has arrived in an ecosystem or plant community by human activity, either deliberate or accidental...
or introduction, a species established by humans outside its natural range
Performers
- Intro (band)Intro (band)Intro is an American R&B trio from Brooklyn, New York. Intro released two albums and had a string of US hits in the 1990s. Their biggest, "Come Inside", featured Sabrina Morrison on vocals. Intro's, Kenny Greene, died from complications of AIDS in 2001...
, a U.S. R&B group - Introduction (rock band)Introduction (rock band)Introduction is a Swedish rock band based in Stockholm. Often classified as psychedelic rock, Introduction is also influenced by classic rock, progressive rock and indie rock....
, a Swedish rock group
Albums
- Introduction (Alex Parks album)Introduction (Alex Parks album)Introduction is Alex Parks' debut album, released on 24 November 2003. Recorded and released within only two weeks of Parks winning the BBC's Fame Academy, it included seven original compositions, mostly co-written with songwriters Helen Boulding, Gary Clark and Boo Hewerdine, as well as six cover...
- Introduction (Confide album)Introduction (Confide album)-Personnel:*Josh Plesh - vocals*Jeffrey Helberg - guitar*Aaron Richard Van Zuthpen - guitar*William 'Billy' Pruden - bass*John Paul Penton - drums...
- Introduction (Marty Friedman album)Introduction (Marty Friedman album)Introduction is the third studio album by guitarist Marty Friedman, released in 1994 through Shrapnel Records.-Track listing:-Personnel:*Marty Friedman – guitar, bass, production*Brian BecVar – keyboard, piano, additional sound replacement...
- The Introduction (album)The Introduction (album)The Introduction is the first studio album by the Steve Morse Band, released in 1984 through Elektra Records.-Track listing:-Personnel:*Steve Morse – electric guitar, synthesizer , organ, production...
, by the Steve Morse Band - The Introduction, a mixtape by Nu Jerzey Devil
- Intro (Bravo Band album)Intro (Bravo Band album)Intro it's the debut and currently the first album by the Macedonian male group Bravo Band. The album was released in October 2008 and it contains 9 songs which are different by style.- Production history :...
- Intro (Danny Fernandes album)Intro (Danny Fernandes album)Intro is the debut album of pop singer Danny Fernandes. It was co-written and co-produced by rapper Belly. The album features the hit singles "Curious" , "Private Dancer ," "Fantasy", "Never Again", and "Addicted"...
- Intro (Ich Troje album)Intro (Ich Troje album)Intro, is the first album to be released by the Polish band Ich Troje, in 1996.- Track listing :# "Intro"# "Prawo"# "Walizka"# "Spadam"# "Lęk"# "Gwałt"# "Czas"# "Bezdomni"# "Szarość dnia"# "Kot"# "Obcy"# "Mrok"# "Niecierpliwi myśliwi"# "Cień"...
- Intro (Pulp album)
Songs and tracks
- "Intro" (Beyond Hell track)Intro (Beyond Hell track)"Intro" is the first "track" to GWAR's 2006 album Beyond Hell. Although not considered a "real song", this intro plays a part in building up tension for the next track, War Is All We Know and setting the mood for the album's story with its subdued, ominious atmosphere.-Relevance to Beyond Hell's...
, a non-song track by Gwar - "Intro" (Ready to Die), a non-song track by The Notorious B.I.G.
- "Introduction", by Chicago from The Chicago Transit AuthorityThe Chicago Transit Authority (album)The Chicago Transit Authority is the eponymous debut album by the Chicago-based rock band The Chicago Transit Authority, who would later be known as Chicago. It was recorded and released in 1969.-History:...
- "Introduction", by Hood from Outside CloserOutside CloserOutside Closer is a 2005 album by Hood. It was produced in Leeds and released on Domino Records. It is their sixth full-length album.-Track listing:#"Introduction"#"The Negatives..."#"Any Hopeful Thoughts Arrive"#"End of One Train Working"#"Winter 72"...
- "Introduction", by Kajagoogoo from White FeathersWhite FeathersWhite Feathers is the debut album by British New Romantic band Kajagoogoo, released in spring 1983. It was produced by Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran and Colin Thurston, who was Duran Duran's producer at the time, except for track #5, the self-titled "Kajagoogoo", an instrumental , which was produced...
- "Introduction", by Mike Oldfield from Tubular Bells 2003Tubular Bells 2003Tubular Bells 2003 is an album by Mike Oldfield, released in 2003. It is a complete re-recording of Oldfield's 1973 album debut Tubular Bells, which had been released 30 years earlier.- Background :...
- "Introduction 2003Introduction 2003"Introduction 2003" is a promotional single by Mike Oldfield from Tubular Bells 2003 album, released in Spain on 24 April 2003.- Analysis :...
", the single version of the album track
- "Introduction 2003
- "Introduction", by Panic! at the Disco from A Fever You Can't Sweat OutA Fever You Can't Sweat OutA Fever You Can't Sweat Out is the debut studio album by American alternative rock band Panic! at the Disco. Recorded primarily at SOMD! Studios in College Park, Maryland with producer Matt Squire, the album was released September 27, 2005 on Decaydance and Fueled by Ramen Records.Written and...
- "Introduction", by Quasi from The Sword of God
- "Introduction", by Texas in July from I AmI Am (Texas In July album)I Am is the debut album by American metalcore band, Texas in July. Released on August 11, 2009 through CI Records. The album is also set to be re-released in Japan in the near future, with an additional bonus track...
- "Introduction", by Texas in July from One RealityOne RealityOne Reality is the second album by American metalcore band, Texas in July. It was released through Equal Vision Records on April 26, 2011. The album was produced by Chris "Zeuss" Harris and is the first release by the band to feature current rhythm guitarist, Chris Davis as well as their first to...
- "Intro", by Aerosmith from Get a GripGet a GripGet a Grip is the 11th studio album by American rock band Aerosmith, released in April 1993 by Geffen Records. Get a Grip was the band's last studio album to be released by Geffen before they returned to Columbia Records....
- "Intro", by Alan Braxe from The Upper CutsThe Upper CutsThe Upper Cuts is a compilation album of house music by Alan Braxe. It was released on Play It Again Sam records in June 2005. Xavier de Rosnay, one of the two members of Justice designed the artwork.-Track listing:...
- "Intro", by Ashley Tisdale from HeadstrongHeadstrong (Ashley Tisdale album)"Don't Touch " is a cover song, performed originally performed by Tata Young. Tisdale collaborated with Rotem, Ryan Tedder, and Evan "Kidd" Bogart on "He Said She Said." Tisdale also worked heavily with production teams The Matrix and Twin...
- "Intro", by Billy Crawford from Big CityBig City (Billy Crawford album)Big City is the third studio album from Philippine Pop and R&B singer, Billy Crawford. The album was released in year 2005. There are 15 known songs in this album.-Track listing:#"Intro"#"Steamy Nights"#"Bright Lights"#"Candy Store"#"Magazine"#"3 Wishes"...
- "Intro", by Bloodbath from The Wacken CarnageThe Wacken CarnageThe Wacken Carnage is a CD/DVD set of the death metal band Bloodbath at a very rare live appearance recorded on August 5, 2005 at the Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany....
- "Intro", by Blur from No Distance Left to RunNo Distance Left to Run (film)No Distance Left to Run is a documentary film about the British rock band Blur, released in cinemas on 19 January 2010. Following the band during their 2009 reunion and tour, the film also includes unseen archive footage and interviews...
(Bonus DVD) - "Intro", by Bullet for My Valentine from The PoisonThe PoisonThe Poison is the debut album by Welsh heavy metal band Bullet for My Valentine. The album was released on October 3, 2005 through Visible Noise Records in the UK, and on February 14, 2006 in the United States through Trustkill Records...
- "Intro", by Carnifex from Dead in My ArmsDead in My ArmsDead in My Arms is the debut album by American deathcore band Carnifex. It was released on July 12, 2007 through This City Is Burning Records.-Background:...
- "Intro", by Darkane from Rusted AngelRusted Angel-Darkane:*Christofer Malmström – lead guitar*Peter Wildoer – drum kit*Jörgen Löfberg – bass guitar*Klas Ideberg – rhythm guitar*Lawrence Mackrory – vocals-Production:*Wez Wenedikter – executive producer*Daniel Bergstrand – production, engineering, mixing...
- "Intro", by De La Soul from AOI: BionixAOI: BionixAOI: Bionix is De La Soul's sixth full-length album, released in 2001. The album was the second in a planned three-disc installment, which was originally intended to be a three-disc album.- Overview :...
- "Intro", by Framing Hanley from A Promise to BurnA Promise to BurnA Promise to Burn is the second album by American alternative rock band Framing Hanley, released on May 25, 2010. The album also contains a DVD showing the behind the scenes making of the record...
- "Intro", by Gorillaz from Demon DaysDemon DaysDemon Days is the second studio album by British virtual band Gorillaz, released in May 2005. The album features contributions from De La Soul, Neneh Cherry, Martina Topley-Bird, Roots Manuva, MF DOOM, Ike Turner, Bootie Brown of the Pharcyde, Shaun Ryder, Dennis Hopper, the London Community Gospel...
- "Intro", by Hammer from The Funky HeadhunterThe Funky HeadhunterThe Funky Headhunter was the fifth official album by Hammer, released in 1994.In 1993, Hammer began recording this album. To adapt to the changing landscape of hip-hop, the album was a more aggressive sounding album. He co-produced this record with funky rapper and producer, Stefan Adamek...
- "Intro", by The Haunted from Live Rounds in TokyoLive Rounds in TokyoLive Rounds In Tokyo is a live album by The Haunted. It was recorded at Akasaka Blitz, Tokyo, Japan on November 16, 2000.-Track listing:#"Intro"#"Dark Intentions"#"Bury Your Dead"#"Chasm"#"Trespass"#"Shattered"#"Hollow Ground"#"Chokehold"...
- "Intro", by In Fear and Faith from Your World on FireYour World On FireYour World on Fire is the debut full-length album by American post-hardcore band, In Fear and Faith. It was released January 6, 2009 through Rise Records.-Background:Your World on Fire was produced by Andrew Wade and was released on January 6, 2009...
- "Intro", by Jay-Z from American GangsterAmerican Gangster (album)American Gangster is the tenth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released November 6, 2007 on Roc-A-Fella Records. It is Jay-Z's last studio release for the Def Jam and Roc-A-Fella Records label and his first concept album, which was inspired by the film of the same name. The album features...
- "Intro", by Korn from Untitled Korn albumUntitled Korn albumThe untitled eighth studio album by American nu metal band Korn was released on July 31, 2007, through Virgin Records. The standard edition holds thirteen tracks, whereas the deluxe edition holds fourteen...
- "Intro", by LL Cool J from 1010 (LL Cool J album)-Charts:Albums – Billboard Singles – Billboard...
- "Intro", by Ludacris from The Red Light DistrictThe Red Light DistrictThe Red Light District is the fourth studio album from Def Jam recording artist Ludacris. The album was released on December 7, 2004 and was eventually certified double platinum by the RIAA. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart with 322,000 copies sold in its first week...
- "Intro", by Ludacris from Theater of the MindTheater of the MindThough the album was well received by music critics, it debuted at number five on the Billboard 200, selling 214,000 copies in its first week, making it his sixth top 5 album. It was his first album since 2000's Back for the First Time and 2001's Word of Mouf to not reach number one status, and his...
- "Intro", by Lupe Fiasco from Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor
- "Intro", by MC Breed from It's All Good
- "Intro", by Misia from Marvelous
- "Intro", by Muse from Absolution
- "Intro", by Muse from HAARP
- "Intro", by N.E.R.D from In Search Of...
- "Intro", by Paradise Lost from Lost Paradise
- "Intro", by Queen from A Day at the RacesA Day at the Races (album)A Day at the Races is the fifth album by British rock group Queen, released in December 1976. A Day at the Races was the band's first completely self-produced album, and the first not to feature producer Roy Thomas Baker. Recorded at Sarm East, The Manor and Wessex Studios in England, A Day at the...
(part of track 1 and only listed separately on CD) - "Intro", by The Offspring from Conspiracy of OneConspiracy of One-Bonus tracks:-Album length:-Notes:* First pressings in Australia and UK had the track "Huck It" listed as track 14, later reprints have it unlisted as well as the original Mature audiences rating reduced to a PG rating in Australia....
- "Intro", by Refused from This Just Might Be the TruthThis Just Might Be the TruthThis Just Might Be the Truth is the first full length CD released by the Swedish hardcore punk band Refused. The CD was first released in 1994 through Startrec and was reissued by Burning Heart Records in 1997.-Track listing:# "Intro" – 1:31...
- "Intro", by Roll Deep from Winner Stays OnWinner Stays On-Charts:-Release history:...
- "Intro", by Serj Tankian and Arto Tunçboyacıyan from SerartSerart-Sampler EP:Serart Sampler is a promo sampler CD released by the band's label to promote their self-titled debut album.-Track listing:-Personnel:* Artist: Serj Tankian and Arto Tunçboyacıyan* Executive Producer and A&R: Serj Tankian...
- "Intro", by Staind from 14 Shades of Grey14 Shades of Grey-Personnel:* Aaron Lewis – vocals, rhythm guitar* Mike Mushok – lead guitar* Johnny April – bass guitar* Jon Wysocki – drums-Reception:Initial critical response ranged from mixed to average. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album...
- "Intro", by Wizzard from Introducing Eddy and the Falcons
- "Intro", by Zion I from New Dimensions EPNew Dimensions EPNew Dimensions is an EP from underground Hip hop duo Zion I, released on cassette in 1998, two years before their debut album Mind Over Matter. The only song exclusive to the EP is the title track "New Dimensions". "Inner Light" and "Rap Degreez" were both featured on the "Inner Light" single, and...
- "The Intro", by LL Cool J from Mr. SmithMr. Smith (album)-Track Notes:* No Airplay - edited on both the Edited and Explicit Versions of the Album, However the Explicit only backmasks on the song, the Edited version even edits the intro....
See also
- No IntroductionNo Introduction- Charts :...
, an album by Tyga - Introducing (disambiguation)
- Outro, the conclusion to a piece of work