So, what songs DO go with Firefly

POSTED BY: LeMat
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LEMAT

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 12:38 AM

I just finished reading that thread about what songs should not be made into music videos. It got me thinking about what songs I associate with Firefly.

I listen to alot of Flogging Molly www.floggingmolly.com and they have quite a few songs that would work, plus an album coming out in the fall that will need promoting, like with a soundtrack tie-in.

Flogging Molly:
Rebels of the Sacred Heart
Another Bag of Bricks
Devil's Dance Floor

Pink Floyd:
Wish You Were Here

Black Sabbath:
War Pigs

The Pogues:
Wild Cats of Kilkenny

So, what songs do you associate with Firefly

Jon

EBONEZER

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 4:50 AM

Definatly not anything I've ever talkin into consideration.

I'll try though. Sorry.

Black Eyes, Blue Tears - Shana Twain

I wish you were here - forget who sings this

this one is ify, in the right hands, it would proably be ok:
Movin on -Good Charlet

Mal: Hell, I'd do this job for free!
Zoe: Can I have your share?
Mal: No.
Zoe: If you die can I have your share?

NOOCYTE

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 6:15 AM

A couple come to mind:

Many songs by Nickel Creek (especially "The Smoothie Song" which makes me think in very visual terms of Wash piloting Serenity in all manner of graceful and daring ways.

Also Godsmack (of all people)'s song....wait for it....."Serenity," which makes me think of Mal in a morose mood, looking out the windows at the black.

Michael Hedges, "Bensusan" from his album, "Aerial Boundaries" (a truly superb disk. His death by MVA was one of the 'Verse's more painful bits of pernicious mischief). Actually, a couple of songs from that disk lend themselves to Firefly in its more contemplative moments (such as the title track).

Keep flyin' (And turn it up!!)!

Department of Redundancy Department

DECKROID

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 7:18 AM

Greg Allman's slow version of Midnight Rider. Very slow and cool.

Chris Thomas King - Hard Time Killin' Floor.

John Hartford's version of I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow. All on two violins and no vocals.

But for those who need well known stuff...

Bachman Turner Overdrive - Takin' Care of Business.

Norman Greenbaum - Sprit In The Sky.

Styx - Mr. Roboto.

Temple of the Dog - Hunger Strike.

Lo-Fidelity Allstars - Battleflag.

I call her "Vera"

SHSSAY

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 11:36 AM

Well, based solely on the sound of the music, I would have difficult finding anything to put here--the soundtrack for Firefly is a very unique sound to me. But I would say that Adamsterling had a good notion when he mentioned that David Goodrich's music reminded him of Firefly. I'd like to second that notion. The majority of the other songs I'll list are based on the lyrics they contain, not the sound of the music. I'm a lyrical person anyway, and certain lyrics in these songs always make me think of a certain character or certain situations from the show.

David Goodrich's songs:
Aberdeen
New Old Joe

They're just musical pieces, and they really make me think of Firefly. Good ear Adamsterling!

The Avalanches- Frontier Psychiatrist

This song has a western theme, which is mostly why I mention it. I swear if the lyrics went: "That girl needs therapy" Instead of "That boy needs therapy", it would be a great way to bring River in.

Leonard Cohen- Everybody Knows

The lyrics in this song remind me a lot of the crew (especially Mal) and the situations they go through.

Imahori Tsuneo- H.T. Destroyingangle Mix

This song is fast-paced, heavy music that would be great for action scenes.

Paula Cole- Saturn Girl

This song makes me think of River.

Blur- Woohoo

The lyrics can fit a little bit if I'm really stretching it, but I thought this song would be better music for action scenes. This is mostly because when I hear it, I think of Jayne shouting "Woohoo!" right after they perform the Crazy Ivan.

Police- Invisible Sun

This makes me think of the Blue Sun corporation, and its influence. It also makes me think of Mal.

"Two by two, hands of blue." -River Tam

TEELABROWN

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 1:54 PM

A few.

Others Standing By-
It's about other life, but it reminds me of the crew in space.

Happiness
Because it can seem so many different emotions, like firefly, but it's when they sing: "Happiness is catching a firefly, setting it free"

I'm interested in that "Invisible Sun" sounds very interesting.

And, thanks to Lux (*sniff*), "Comedy Tonight" is now "Firefly Tonight".

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HORRID

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 2:16 PM

alot of songs by Dave Dobbyn would definatly fit lyric wise (especially concerning Mal and Inara).as well as sound.

Hermitt Mcdermitt by split Enz is almost freaky in some of it's parallells to Firefly

Hermitt McDermitt

Ohhhhh
I'm Hermit McDermitt, if there's a better way I'll learn it
I'm Hermit McDermitt, my irregular ways confirm it
I'm Hermit McDermitt, in my tower of ivory if you find me, I'll burn it
you won't see me for dust, there's no one I trust, a hermit I must be

I won't be your criminal, I don't want your laws
Your taxi cabs and cheap kebabs and dingy dancing halls
I don't want your wedding bells, no top notch salary
It's a cabin in the hills or a cottage by the sea for me

I'm Hermit McDermitt, if there's a better way I'll learn it
I'm Hermit McDermitt, my irregular ways confirm it
I'm Hermit McDermitt, in my tower of ivory if you find me, I'll burn it
you won't see me for dust, there's no one I trust, a hermit I must be

You treated me like an afterthought and after all I'd done
Subjected me to ridicule, that's your idea of fun
O city full of promises and citadels so grand
I said goodbye to you and yours, and left for no-man's land

I'm Hermit McDermitt, if there's a better way I'll learn it
I'm Hermit McDermitt, my irregular ways confirm it
I'm Hermit McDermitt, in my tower of ivory if you find me, I'll burn it
you won't see me for dust, there's no one I trust, a hermit I must be

Living in the wilderness brings out the beast in me
I know I'm not the only one whose scent is on the breeze
Some of us have broken hearts or a price upon our heads
One day soon we'll all return and kill you in your beds

whoa.. whoa.. whoa..
I'm Hermit McDermitt, if there's a better way I'll learn it
I'm Hermit McDermitt, my irregular ways confirm it
I'm Hermit McDermitt, in my tower of ivory if you find me, I'll burn it
you won't see me for dust, there's no one I trust, a hermit I must be
I'm Hermit McDermitt (x11 to fade)

SNEAKER98

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 2:56 PM

Pearl Jam - Drifting

Great firefly feel to it. I'll probably be using it in my upcoming Firefly mod ;)

"I do the job... and then I get paid. Go run your little world."
-Malcolm Reynolds

MILORADELL

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 3:32 PM

Quote:
I'm interested in that "Invisible Sun" sounds very interesting.

OUCH!!! Anyone else feeling their age here?? LOL!

Born to Be Wild - the cover by The Cult.
Their rendition absolutely kicks the living snot out of the original! I remember seeing the original version of the song up on the "songs not for Firefly" thread, and all I could think was - oh yeah??? Try The Cult!!!

Actually - just about any song by The Cult would probably work. But hey - I'm biased

!

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Human beings are animals. They are sometimes monsters, sometimes magnificent, but always animals. They may prefer to think of themselves as fallen angels, but in reality they are risen apes.

Desmond Morris, 1967

CYBERSNARK

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 4:46 PM

I'm probably gonna get flamed for this, but:

Firefly, by A*Teens.

Yeah, I know it's pop music, and it's uncool to like pop music, but check the lyrics:

Quote:
Firefly come back to me,
make the night as bright as day.
I'll be looking out for you,
Tell me that you're lonely too.

Firefly come lead me on,
I'll follow you into the sun.
That's the way it ought to be,
Firefly come back to me.

Also, in the country flavour:
Ride Forever, by Paul Gross

A.k.a. the Mountie Song, from the Due South soundtrack. It'd make a cool "keep flying" vid.

Quote:
We're gonna ride forever;
Can't keep horsemen in a cage!

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