Songs to do with Space..........

[Jen]

Originally Posted by Kevnool

What have you done since i`ve been away !!!!! LoL ...theres some oldies on here .......so i suppose i better add 1........Jeff Waynes War of the Worlds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8JLqsbK5V0

Cheers Kev.

Hey there Kev i have been having lots of fun with this thread since you've been gone :w histle:

[xraydelta1]

Scintillate, scintillate
Globule vivific
Fain would I fathom
Thy nature specific
Loftily perched
In the ether capacious
Strongly resembling
A gem carbonaceous
Scintillate, scintillate
Globule vivific
Fain would I fathom
Thy nature specific...

(Twinkle, twinkle little star?)

[ngcles]

Hi All,

Richard wrote:

"Scintillate, scintillate
Globule vivific
Fain would I fathom
Thy nature specific ..."

Sounds a lot like Vogon poetry to me !!

Best,

Les D

[AstralTraveller (David)]

Originally Posted by ngcles

Hi All,

Richard wrote:

"Scintillate, scintillate
Globule vivific
Fain would I fathom
Thy nature specific ..."

Sounds a lot like Vogon poetry to me !!

Best,

Les D

Nah. More like bad Prog Rock lyrics mate.

[Jen]

[Kevnool (Kev)]

Song from disney.

When you wish upon a star , makes no difference who you are.
Anything your heart desires will come to you.
If your heart is in your dream no request is to extreme.
When you wish apon a star as dreamers do....................

encore.....encore........cheers Kev.

[bloodhound31]

What about the theme for the latest battlestar galactica...

Spaceman by Babylon Zoo.
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=mG7M-CMCR4E

[Jen]

lol Kev u been watching too many kids shows haha

Bloodhound well done i thought of that one at work today i was hanging out to get home to put Spaceman on here and u beat me to it
ok so i had to think of another one

UFO - Sneaky Sound System

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=oXDJN9...eature=related

[Kevnool (Kev)]

YODA by Weird Al Yancovick....cheers Kev.

[Jen]

[kinetic (Steve)]

Great thread Jen,

A few from one of my favourite bands, Something for Kate, with arguably a very feeble link to space but hey....sue me

Three Dimensions: "I am bored with three dimensions"

and

Deja Vu : "I'd be the luckiest man in the Universe, if cause and effect
doesn't get there first"

regards,
Steve B.

[capretta]

well, the guy in this Jonathan Coulton nerd anthem ends up in space
YouTube - The Future Soon

[Jen]

Originally Posted by kinetic

Great thread Jen,

Thanks Steve

[Jen]

Oh how can i forget the Rolling Stones this is an oldie LOL

2000 Light Years From Home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbYy-...eature=related

[Jen]

Oh i forgot this one i heard it on the radio today
Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai


http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=F2mr2yY5F3c

I'm scanning all my radars
We'll she said she's from a quasar
Forty thousand million light years away
It's a distant solar system
I tried to phone but they don't list 'em
So I asked her for a number all the same
She said, step in my transporter
So I can teleport ya
All around my heavenly body
This could be a close encounter
I should take care not to flounder
Sends me into hyperspace, when I see her pretty face

[Octane (Humayun)]

Pleiadians - Identified Flying Object. Arguably the greatest psytrance album ever written. Today's (abysmal) output is still compared to this 1997 masterpiece. Each of the 7 tracks is named after the stars of the Pleiades; Maya, Taygeta, Merope, Alcyone, Electra, Asterope and Celaeno. Warning: it's (extremely) doof-doof music.

AstralTraveller, I'm loving your taste in ambient electronica. If you enjoy Vangelis and Eno, then, you would love anything by Klaus Schulze. Try this: Stardancer II off the Body Love 2 album, released in 1977. Schulze made the Moog his own; almost everything is space music. Especially considering that most of them are 30-minute long compositions.

Anything off the ten albums in the Dark Side of the Moog series by Pete Namlook, Klaus Schulze & Bill Laswell are simply awesome to listen to whilst observing and imaging. Interestingly, each of the albums was named after a pun on a Pink Floyd song. For example, Wish You Were There, Phantom Heart Brother, Obscured by Klaus, The Final DAT, and so on.

A random review:

First impressions: warbles, chirps, oscillating sheets of analog abound. At times extraordinarily experimental sounding, but at the same time engaging and planned. Lots of ping-ponging echoes and spacious reverbs give the impression of an area in which a syntheatrical plot entertains and occupies your mind...for a time. The blatant allusions to early and mid-era Pink Floyd albums seem to insinuate (1) powerful synths weaving mind-bogglingly beautiful melodic contours; (2) spacerocker-length tracks with spontaneous yet familiar live solo-segments woven into darkened tapestries of prosaic chord progressions; and (3) an emphasis on the creation of a concept album. Aren't we simply surrounded by interesting concept albums these days... music for airports, music for films, music for grassbars, for arctic circle cave dwellings, music to substitute for the film's "real" soundtrack, music for sleeping, for ambient rodeos... but I digress... The Dark Side of the Moog seems to me to be a meta-concept album for people who like a pinch of nostalgia in their ambient, but also ponder and appreciate the future of musical evolution. Wish You Were There, divided into ten equal sections for ease of access, is mostly beatless but is interspersed with some of the same percussion sounds as Namlook's Wechselspannung project (with Jonah Sharp). Liner notes advise, "Big sound system and medium to high volumes are strongly recommended." Not a loud one, a big one =) Well, at least they aren't givin' us optimum humidity and magnetic flux density (as on H222's Round Window). In any case, I did as I was told and cranked it. At times it's almost trance-paced (do I recognize the Sultan's bass drum patterns here?!) at others deep and spacey. The album starts out mellow and works to a rhythmic crescendo and everything comes together. Brooding and oscillating Moogs guard the entrances of some breathtaking frozen aural architecture. Namlook explores several different musical styles throughout the 51-minute length of the album.

Les, if you enjoy Tangerine Dream, then, you may be interested to know that Klaus Schulze was the original drummer for Tangerine Dream.

I simply cannot speak highly enough of these three prolific virtuosos whose collected works number in the thousands.

Regards,
Humayun

[Jen]

oh Humayun that sounds good i love psytrance and doof-doof stuff i might try and see if i can get a copy

[Octane (Humayun)]

Jen,

Originally Posted by Jen

oh Humayun that sounds good i love psytrance and doof-doof stuff i might try and see if i can get a copy

I'm glad to read that you're into psytrance and a bit of a doof-doof nut. I went to Earthcore in 2003.

If you want more names and albums, holler at me. I have a large electronica collection; from Italo disco (I can't get enough of the stuff) through to minimalist Detroit techno.

I read recently that Identified Flying Object is getting hard to find, and people are fetching close to $200 for their original CDs. I'm keeping mine safe and sound, that's for sure.

Here's a random review of I.F.O.:

I.F.O. is labyrinthine. No Limits. Anything is possible. Everything is possible. The album communicates this in the form of sound. And it does so in an extremely provocative, classy, and intelligent way. This is arguably the most praised album in Goa Trance along with Hallucinogen's Twisted and Astral Projections TNT. I clearly find this more intelligent and classy.

I.F.O. is dynamic, imaginative, psychedelic, sophisticated, emotive, fast paced, thrilling, and epic. The journey is gorgeous, insightful, tasty, deep, and potentially mind expanding. It's an album I can't seem to get enough of, though I listen to it maybe once or twice a year at most. One of the things I enjoy most with this album is the exploration element. Listen to I.F.O. and walk away, only to hear it weeks, months, or even years down the road. Over time the tracks and your overall perspective will likely change. Your favorite songs today may be different tomorrow or likely another day in the future. For better or worse, you may currently believe you're certain which tracks you prefer, though I.F.O. has proven me wrong numerous times. I think the reason is because each song has so much going on at once. Focusing on one of several melody leads with complimenting sounds can produce an entirely different mood and state as opposed to focusing on other "songs" or melody/sound combinations within the same song, so to speak. Ironically, these artists have correlated each identifiable wave of combinations in a way that, when opening the mind (not thinking, focusing on any specific sound) has the potential to create a perceptually transcending experience.

I.F.O. can be perceived as a journey through the cosmos and beyond. It can be extremely visual I find, and it's often interesting to compare and contrast different view points because it's such an intriging piece of work. It's very intellectual and stimulating and one of the only album's I really wouldn't mind discussing for hours. Why? Even with a certain number of layers, the artist's clearly have appeared to, without saying to us directly, taken music intricacy, mixing to an unprecedented level.

I initially found Maia great but not excellent because it was slower than the following five songs. I was impatient and therefore I compartmentalized Maia as "less than" do to its slower speed. When in actuality Maia is a superb song; one of the best songs I've ever heard in my life! Furthermore, I really did not like the final Goa, Downtempo-esque number Celaeno. I found it boring and disappinting each and every time I heard this album for eight years. Until the date of this review. Poor Celaeno. Virtually everyone seems to have put this one down over the years. I initially wished Pleiadians had ended the album with another super song. However that isn't the case for me anymore. While nothing superb in my opinion, I find Celaeno rich, absorbing, and effective; it compliments the album and closes it nicely. Turn it up, put on good headphones, and try not to focus on any specific sound or melody; you may become aware of what I mean. Same goes for the rest of the album. Just let the music do what it was created to do. This is a journey album after all. Let the music take you wherever it wants to.

The crisp braiding waves of melodies not only appear to come by the half-a dozen to the dozen(s) at times. Many layers are so subtle, for support you can barely hear them in relation to the plethora of arresting, leading melodies that stand out as bright as the stars they, the Pleiadians represent. The general track here has so much going on in it, it's curious how many hundreds of hours it took the these four artists to complete certain songs. An observation is that if you keep your focus on the main melodies, you'll often miss a whole other dimension to the song. The tracks flow extremely well. They're heavily melodic, layered, deep, groovy, driving, and dynamic. The fast paced melodies are often elegant and sexy; they often harmonize with each other like water in a stream. Also, the various sounds and melodies selected are so wide in range; they're occasionally matched together to create some of the most infectious, psychedelic sounds, rhythms, and mixing I've ever heard in my life.

Where as most albums seem not to uncover so much upon return trips, I.F.O. is one of those special albums. This release is so involved and packed with sounds that it's damn near possible to forget exactly how certain tracks sounded if you walk away for too long. You'll remember bits and pieces, sure (the main melody in Aserope is unforgettable to me), but so many details will escape your senses. Naturally if you hear anything every day, week, or month you may get tired of it or feel that it's lost its magic. The same can be said for anything if overdone. When I was a kid I used to get off the bus and run into the house every day after middle school just to watch Terminator 2. Eventually after the 30th time or so I hit an exhaustion peek and never wanted to see my favorite film (at the time) again. My little, stupid story that no one gives a **** about aside, this maximal style won't appeal to everyone, obviously, not even everyone into Goa-Trance. Regardless, I think this is a very special album for very special times. Each time I return to this album it sounds as wonderful as the day I first put it to my ears. This album is magical to me, even the tracks I generally favor less than others. It's a rare album in a rare genre. My mind was arrested throughout the first time I listened to this album, eyes shut, relaxed, with head phones and in a dark room. I felt like something shifted inside me both during the album and when it ended. I feel like in a sense I became more open-minded. This album has helped me motivate myself in numerous ways too. I used to listen to this while miraculously drawing the most detailed and elaborate works of graphic design I never knew I had inside my mind to create. Over time I seemed to become more conscious of the state I'd go into while listening to this album. The result was a more clear and concise [aware] state relative to how I view myself, those around me, and the world we live in.


In conclusion, I.F.O. is a super detailed, evolutionary and intangible form, artistically showcasing an elaborate perception of the formless realm. It is filled with passion and spirit. I love the creativity in this album and find it a technical accomplishment, a centerpiece in Goa-Trance, and a classic. It's hard to imagine all of the energy put into this album not having an affect on the body, mind, and the consciousness in some way. Step outside of the ego and arguing opinions (me too earlier on in the thread) and be present with I.F.O. To me, this is in the top 1% pinnacle of Goa-Trance. I LOVE (no, not literally.. I find fascinating, intriguing, and infectious) the style and find the sound work audibly delicious. I think it's impressive how much of an impact these seven tracks have had on so many people throughout the world for over ten years. The amount of technical complexity, depth of sounds, melody/sound leads(!) and melody/sound work in general, directions, mixing, and flow is virtually unprecedented at times. After ten years, I.F.O. is my most favorite album in Goa/Psy Trance.

I love my music.

Regards,
Humayun

[Jen]

Originally Posted by Octane

Jen,


I'm glad to read that you're into psytrance and a bit of a doof-doof nut. I went to Earthcore in 2003.

If you want more names and albums, holler at me. I have a large electronica collection; from Italo disco (I can't get enough of the stuff) through to minimalist Detroit techno.

I read recently that Identified Flying Object is getting hard to find, and people are fetching close to $200 for their original CDs. I'm keeping mine safe and sound, that's for sure.

Here's a random review of I.F.O.:



I love my music.

Regards,
Humayun

Aww thanks i will keep you in mind mmm now i have a challenge on my hands how safe and sound is your CD i have the latest psytrance album and i play it constantly lately
I love my music too i would die if i couldnt have music around me

[stevejack (Steve)]

World Party - Is it Like Today

Great song - sort of about coming full circle, and the journey of man throughout the ages... If you don't know the song check out the lyrics, very cool!


The lyrics:

Many years ago he
Looked out through a glassless window
All that he could see was Babylon
Beautiful green fields and dreams
And learn to measure the stars
But there was a worry in his heart

He said,
How could it come to this?
I'm really worried about living
How could it come to this?
Yeah, I really want to know about this
Is it like today?

Then there came a day
It moved out across the Mediterranean
Came to western isles and the Greek young men
And with their silver beards they laughed
At the unknown of the universe
They could sit and guess God's name

But they said,
How could it come to this?
We're really worried about living
How could it come to this
Yeah, we really want to know about this
Is it like today?

Then there followed days of Kings, Empires and revolution
Blood just looks the same when you open the veins
But sometimes it was faith, power or reason as the cornerstone
But the furrowed brow has never left his face

He said,
How could it come to this?
We've living in a landslide
How could it come to this?
Yeah, we really want to know about this
Is it like today?

Then there came a day
Man packed up flew off from the planet
He went to the moon, to the moon
Now he's out in space
Hey, fixing all the problems
He comes face to face with God

He says,
How could it come to this?
I'm really worried about my creation
How did it comes to this?
You're really killing me, you know

It isn't just today
Is it like today?
Is it like today?
Bang!

Many years ago he
Looked out through a glassless window
Didn't understand which what he saw