John Anealio is science fiction music’s rising star. Since around about the same time I began my little blog, John has been leveraging his talent for music to create songs about science fiction. As a result of his efforts, the Sci-Fi Songs blog of free and original science fiction music was born. Though not a [...]
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Video: Skullcrusher Mountain – piano
I like Jonathan Coulton’s science fiction/fantasy pop music and I like piano music, which is why finding a youtube channel of one artist’s work turning Coulton’s work into piano music was a great find for me. I think you’ll agree. Watch the hands fly!
Jonathan Coulton’s Re: Your Brains in ASL
This is cool. I’ve always wanted to learn American Sign Language. See the lyrics here.
John Anealio Does Video
Sci-Fi Songster John Anealio has added a video feature to his musical presentations. Lonesome October Night was inspired by Roger Zelazny’s “A Night in the Lonesome October”.
Free Music: Lead Singer for Sister Hazel Ken Block’s solo album “Drift”
I’m a big fan of Southern Rock band Sister Hazel, so I was grateful when Jeff pointed out that Amazon.com is giving lead singer Ken Block’s solo album Drift away for free.
What music reminds you of science fiction or fantasy?
My latest post for Tor.com puts a challenge to its readers to think of music (with lyrics) that reminds them of science fiction and or fantasy. Go check it out and put in your two (or twenty) cents.
Sci Fi Songs: The Transformers Theme
John Anealio has some fun with the 80’s Transformers Theme over at Sci-fi Songs today. I LIKE it! You will too.
Hulu adds Music Section
Popular video streaming site Hulu has added music video, interviews, and related media to their growing repertoire. In a special coup, Dave Matthews Band has several videos uploaded, and will be streaming a live concert June 1st 9PM EST.
As an unabashed fan who has never been to a concert, I am ecstatic.
Free Music: Coldplay’s LeftRightLeftRightLeft
British super rock band Colplay is offering their latest album, LeftRightLeftRightLeft, for free to their fans. The only requirement is an email address and country of origin. You don’t even have to get the newsletter if you don’t want to.
Free Audio Fiction/Music: Wine Is A Story by Catherynne M. Valente
Catherynne M. Valente, a contributor to John Joseph Adam’s recent anthology Federations with “Golubash, or Wine-War-Blood-Elegy” has developed a cool an unique piece of work based on her story. It’s a “ReadMix,” which is basically a song with text from the story being read in the background, all mixed and such to create a [...]
