Hotel California: How Fast Does This Escape Room Take Itself? (A Deep Dive, Not That Deep)
Ah, Hotel California. A song so iconic, it's practically become a national anthem...for existential dread and luxury resort Aufenthalte (that's German for "stays," and yes, I did have to Google that). But there's one burning question that plagues every air-drumming air guitarist: just how fast is this dang song?
The Plot Thickens (Like the Fog Around the Hotel)
There seems to be a bit of a mystery surrounding the BPM (beats per minute) of Hotel California. Some sources claim a leisurely 74 BPM, perfect for a stroll on the beach (presumably not the one by the hotel). Others insist it's a frantic 147 BPM, ideal for a desperate escape attempt fueled by tequila and existential angst.
Hold on Now, Feeling a Little Déjà Vu?
Here's the thing: music, like reality (especially the reality depicted in Hotel California), can be subjective. The song itself has a metronomic drumbeat, but there's also a lot of laid-back guitar work. Is it a race to freedom or a chill hangout with new (potentially immortal) friends? You decide!
So What's the Verdict, Dude?
The truth is, Hotel California exists in a quantum BPM superposition. It's both a chill 74 BPM and a frantic 147 BPM, all at the same time. It's Schrodinger's Escape Room: you can't escape until you decide how fast you want to run!
Bonus Fun Fact (Because Why Not):
The iconic guitar solo in Hotel California? Some folks online have slowed it down and claim it sounds even more epic at a ridiculously slow 80 BPM. So there you have it. Hotel California: a song that can be enjoyed at any speed, as long as you're prepared to never leave (because, you know, the song never ends...).
