Walrus in SPAAAAAAACE Reveal Thread

fixXxer

It's music Jim, but not as we know it.

Well folks, the entries have been sliced, diced, judged and sorted.

There's just one thing left to do.

Find out if you're the First (Wo)Man on the Chooooooooon

Or just another Failed Challenger

FIND OUT 04/05/2021 @ 20:00ish

Rikand

I forgot to enter, should I just post what I would have submitted ?

fixXxer

Rikand wrote: »

I forgot to enter, should I just post what I would have submitted ?

PM and I'll see where it fits in. If anyone can sympathize with late entrants...

Trigger

I'm sure no one will begrudge Rik from a late entry


Unless he wins of course

Electric Nitwit

Hyped

fixXxer

Just while I'm sitting here giving some songs a re-listen...

If I was entering this in another walrus, I probably would have gone with the song below

Moon is a fantastic film, if anyone hasn't seen it I recommend ye give it a look.

fixXxer

Oh and Happy Star Wars day

JP Liz V1

Rikand wrote: »

I forgot to enter, should I just post what I would have submitted ?

May the 4th be with you Rik

Sephiroth_dude

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

Hyped

Also hyped

fixXxer

Just getting set up here and we'll be ready to roll.

I would like to point out that even though its MAY THE FOURTH DAY, no one sent in a Star Wars themed song.

fixXxer

No one picked this absolute banger either. Sad times indeed.

Electric Nitwit

fixXxer wrote: »

No one picked this absolute banger either. Sad times indeed.

Well no, you asked for space related songs, not vampires

fixXxer

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

Well no, you asked for space related songs, not vampires

ITS BY NERF HERDER YOU PHILISTINE :eek:

Ectoplasm

fixXxer wrote: »

No one picked this absolute banger either. Sad times indeed.

Weirdly I am currently watching it.

fixXxer

Anyway, lets go. Going to do a straight 21-1 reveal with a little pause for the top 3.

21

Ari101/Tina Turner/I Can't Stand The Rain

Ari. What's going on? I read your entry and laughed. Then I listened to the song and yes you are exactly right the bleeps and bloops do sound like what a spaceship might sound like. I cannot fault your reasoning and am in no way worried about your state of mind However, I am just not a fan of Tina Turner. Her voice does nothing for me and her music is as generic 80’s fluff as you can get. Also, to answer your question I don’t think there is rain in space but there are water clouds. Keep up the stream of consciousness entry messages, I love them.

Necro

Here for the reveal

fixXxer

20

Sephiroth_Dude/Cyber Zone/CASIOPEA

Sorry Seph, I didn’t like this at all. Its jarring. The different arrangements don’t mesh like they are playing the same song and it has a bit of an aimless feel that instrumentals can suffer from when. It reminded me of the menu music you’d hear when playing Mario Kart, but broken. Nintendo trying to do Jazz music but after being hit on the head by a blue shell. I appreciate being sent something I’ve never heard before but this just wasn’t for me.

Zaph

So we can keep track, can you number the songs please fixXxer?

fixXxer

19

The Purple Tin/William Shatner/Rocket Man

This had the best comment under the Youtube link: Rocket KHAAAAAAAAAAAN I wanted to like this. I love Shatners “Has Been” Album and if you’ve not heard it, give it a listen. It’s better than you think it will be. This song though. The stop/start sort of singing, sort of talking made it hard to listen to as a tune. I listened to it several times but didn’t really enjoy any of the listens. A shame, because I didn’t know he’d covered it and was hopeful.

Electric Nitwit

fixXxer wrote: »

ITS BY NERF HERDER YOU PHILISTINE :eek:

Didn't know the band could have been space related, that could have opened it up to these heroes....

fixXxer

Zaph wrote: »

So we can keep track, can you number the songs please fixXxer?

Updated

fixXxer

18

Ecto/The End/The Doors

No, sorry. It might be an unpopular opinion but I can't stand the doors. Never could and no matter how often i try i just can't get into them. Sorry Ecto, feel bad placing this so low when your paint threads bring so much punctual joy.

fixXxer

17

Reberetta/The Pixies/Bird Dreams of Olympus Mons

I love the Pixies. I love them but forget about them for ages then go on a days long binge. Unfortunately, this wouldn’t be a song by them I would usually pick to listen to. It has their signature guitar sound but it’s too sedate, too quiet. It’s a song where not a lot happens. I feel bad about being so down on it, but it really does nothing for me.

Ectoplasm

fixXxer wrote: »

18

Ecto/The End/The Doors

No, sorry. It might be an unpopular opinion but I can't stand the doors. Never could and no matter how often i try i just can't get into them. Sorry Ecto, feel bad placing this so low when your paint threads bring so much punctual joy.

Philistine. You have terrible taste. Last time I enter one of your stoopid games



On a serious note, though, you have terrible taste.

:pac:

fixXxer

Ectoplasm wrote: »

Philistine. You have terrible taste. Last time I enter one of your stoopid games



On a serious note, though, you have terrible taste.

:pac:

Ok Chippy

fixXxer

16

Cee_Jay/Air/Cosmic Trip

I usually find Air very boring to listen to so I wasn’t opening this with high hopes. It’s not bad though. A simple start that builds as it goes along. Very pleasant to listen to and I can absolutely get the space vibes from it. Hopeful 80’s Sci-Fi kinda vibe going on here. The problem I have with it is it doesn’t really build enough or to any kind of crescendo and maybe takes a little long to get going. It’s nice though but more background music while I’m doing something.

ari101

fixXxer wrote: »

Anyway, lets go. Going to do a straight 21-1 reveal with a little pause for the top 3.

21

Ari101/Tina Turner/I Can't Stand The Rain

Ari. What's going on? I read your entry and laughed. Then I listened to the song and yes you are exactly right the bleeps and bloops do sound like what a spaceship might sound like. I cannot fault your reasoning and am in no way worried about your state of mind However, I am just not a fan of Tina Turner. Her voice does nothing for me and her music is as generic 80’s fluff as you can get. Also, to answer your question I don’t think there is rain in space but there are water clouds. Keep up the stream of consciousness entry messages, I love them.

I have no objection to being last with or without a wooden spoon if giggles are had

fixXxer

ari101 wrote: »

I have no objection to being last with or without a wooden spoon if giggles are had

Just for you Ari :cool:

fixXxer

15

ASLV/Pogo/Data & Picard

LeVar the Renegade going against Star Wars day hard here. It’s a very fun parody song. Its catchy, its not too long and you can tell the guy has a genuine love for the source material. Not part of the ranking, but he really nails the mannerisms of Data. The novelty wears off a bit after a few listens though and it slipped down the ranks compared to other songs.

ari101

fixXxer wrote: »

Just for you Ari :cool:

Woohoo - my first spoon!

Spoon Paaaaaaaaaaaaaarty.........

Electric Nitwit

That reminds me - hope someone went for Star Trekking

Necro

LeVar :pac:

Tbh I very nearly went with this

Hillybilly4

fixXxer wrote: »

16

Cee_Jay/Air/Cosmic Trip

I usually find Air very boring to listen to so I wasn’t opening this with high hopes. It’s not bad though. A simple start that builds as it goes along. Very pleasant to listen to and I can absolutely get the space vibes from it. Hopeful 80’s Sci-Fi kinda vibe going on here. The problem I have with it is it doesn’t really build enough or to any kind of crescendo and maybe takes a little long to get going. It’s nice though but more background music while I’m doing something.

Ooh I like this.

fixXxer

fixXxer wrote: »

17

Reberetta/The Pixies/Bird Dreams of Olympus Mons

This was one I had thought of, and wondered to myself afterwards if I should have submitted it? "No" would appear to be the answer to that question (unless fixXxer is bluffing and there is a bottom three to be revealed at the end!)

fixXxer

14

Trigger/Pearl Jam/Lightyears

I like Pearl Jam a lot, but like the Pixies on this list this wouldn’t be my first pick from their back catalogue. Its a great song, hits all the Pearl Jam highlights but I’ve heard it many many times at this stage. Might have to enact a Pearl Jam ban for you next Walrus triggs :pac:

Also Starring LeVar Burton

Submitted it for the novelty alone, and fully expected last, so delighted with 15th and quite pleased to be clear of the bottom.

fixXxer

Necro wrote: »

LeVar :pac:

Tbh I very nearly went with this

Oh god I've not heard that in years!

fixXxer

13

Speckle/Two Skinne Js/Pluto

Fun little song. Rap isn't really my thing but this was fun to listen to. I just never found myself thinking about it during the day like I did with other songs on the list.

fixXxer

12

Homer J Fong/Nicolas Jaar/Space Is Only Noise

I think I hated this song the first time I listened to it. It's grown on me slowly over time. There’s a nice muddy, dirty Gorillaz vibe to it that I can appreciate. The bleepy bloopy bits were a bit jarring. Something about the vocals reminds me too much of Teacher Steve Small from Gunmball. Also, drug use does not equals SPAAAAAAAACE guys!

Tauriel

fixXxer wrote: »

I would like to point out that even though its MAY THE FOURTH DAY, no one sent in a Star Wars themed song.

Just after catching up on the reveal so far.

I cannot believe it, I actually said in my PM that I was tempted to submit the Star Wars theme but expected a load of people to do so.

Trigger

fixXxer wrote: »

14

Trigger/Pearl Jam/Lightyears

I like Pearl Jam a lot, but like the Pixies on this list this wouldn’t be my first pick from their back catalogue. Its a great song, hits all the Pearl Jam highlights but I’ve heard it many many times at this stage. Might have to enact a Pearl Jam ban for you next Walrus triggs :pac:

Neverrrrrrrrrr!!

Just for you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj-sFIHQWLY

fixXxer

It's Beautiful!

Like ME.

fixXxer

11

ShaneU/ELO/Twilight

Left field pick from ShaneU. Upbeat high tempo. Has those synthesiser sounds that make you think of Flash Gordon. I like this, but I dont LOVE it. Perfect mid-table track.

fixXxer

WE ARE NOW ENTERING THE TOP 10

Necro

I don't believe it fixXxer



Still waiting to see the special 22nd place reserved for me

ari101

Necro wrote: »

I don't believe it fixXxer

...

Still waiting to see the special 22nd place reserved for me

Hands off my spoon!

fixXxer

10

HillyBilly4/M83/Starwaves

It’s hard to explain why I like songs sometimes. Tracks like this just move something inside you and you either love them or hate them. I think this is fantastic. I could almost feel myself skimming through the rings of Saturn while listening to this, witnessing the wonders of the universe.

Necro

ari101 wrote: »

Hands off my spoon!

fixXxer

Necro wrote: »

I don't believe it fixXxer



Still waiting to see the special 22nd place reserved for me

Um

Necro

fixXxer wrote: »

Um

fixXxer

fixXxer wrote: »

Also, drug use does not equals SPAAAAAAAACE guys!

Maybe you just haven't tried the right drugs. :pac:

But yeah, the word "space" in the title was about the extent of the connection.

The other option was this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9MZNEXrElw