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Back in ancient times, we used to share music via curious devices called "cassette tapes." Many years ago, I put together an audio tape anthology of my favorite science fiction-themed rock 'n' roll songs. To accompany the cassette, I included this illustrated song guide.
In later years, I periodically "broadcast" this same anthology in mp3 format via shoutcast. Check http://www.rootoon.com/media for the current status of my internet stations (I'm currently featuring a Rock 'n' ROll XMAS show)
In later years, I periodically "broadcast" this same anthology in mp3 format via shoutcast. Check http://www.rootoon.com/media for the current status of my internet stations (I'm currently featuring a Rock 'n' ROll XMAS show)
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Sadly, almost none of these is familiar. The only "Diamond Dogs" I know of is from the Moulin Rouge soundtrack, and that seems in no way sci-fi themed. But, I just love the name "Fabulous Poodles" (For obvious reasons) and I am stupidly in love with "Space Oddity." Sometimes, for no reason at all, I get this uncontrollable urge to say "Ground Control to Major Tom."
http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric......2568A2000F9875
The Fabulous Poodles song is also absolutely wonderful from this great, late-70s band. Stop by the link, above sometime as I'm likely run my "Sci-Fi Rock 'n' Roll" show sometime in the next few months (the show has more songs and some funny interstitials that aren't listed in this drawing). I may even format that and my XMAS show as podcasts.
So, as they say on the radio, "stay tuned."
His other works are also quite amazing.
I like the lyrics of Satellit. "Ihn nicht hören, ihn nicht sehen, ihm nur vertrauen, ihm verstehen. Doch der Mensch der sieht nur Sterne, sieht nur Sterne aus der Ferne." (Not hearing it, not seeing it, only trusting it, understanding it. But man only sees stars, sees stars from far away). I think it's a great image for the cold war. You somewhere have a satellite out there we all must trust to tell us when evil comes. This was also the time of the Starwars defence system.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urNvyVqYhYA
The covers also satirice common covers of mainstream music.
Later this brought about strange stuff like Bavarian language country music http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCT6DHqrCRk (I am a Bavarian Cowgirl)
Reminds me of the Spontoon-themed cassette mixes I did a decade ago...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXP5OXm3v8k
You could replace "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" by Loose Seatsprings (I DESPISE that cut)...
One of my favorite Springsteen parodies is "Bedrock Anthem" c/w "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" by that prehistoric rocker, Bruce Springstone. :)
I'd add Bowies 'Starman'
And ya can't forget the classics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DEY-U3byRc&feature=related
Yeah, some of the music was pretty obscure even at the time I created this. Hopefully, it will encourage people to track down these artists and give them a listen.
http://www.amazon.com/Brain-Box-Science-Fiction-Collection/dp/B00004ZDX9/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291374748&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Space-Guitar-Deathray-Boogie-Vintage/dp/B0007WL7DU/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1291375441&sr=1-2
Or perhaps just some nice old fashioned A-bomb music
http://www.amazon.com/Like-Atom-Bom.....d_bxgy_m_img_b
http://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Platters-Golden-Homeland-Security/dp/B000A5HJ86/ref=pd_sim_m_4