Getting high

[unixronin]

I just had the realization brought home to me that it's over 20 years since Signals was released, and Countdown still gives me a little shiver of adrenaline every time I hear it.

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[technoshaman.livejournal.com]

Not familiar with "Countdown".... but if it's anything like I think it is, the one that really rocks my socks is Boston's "We're Ready Now / The Launch / Cool the Engines" from Third Stage.

Or for just sheer musical genius, Yes' "Leave It" off 90125... which, BTW, they have remastered, and included the A Capella version... *shiver* Gotta get me that.

I can feel no sense of measure
No illusions as we take
Refuge in young man's pleasure
Breaking down the dreams we maaaaaaaaake
Real.

Oooh!

[unixronin.livejournal.com]

I cannot recommend strongly enough that you obtain a copy of Countdown, if you're not familiar with it. Play it LOUD, on a system with good bass response. :)


Lit up with anticipation, we arrive at the launching site
Sky's still dark, nearing dawn on the Florida coastline
Circling choppers slash the night with probing searchlight beams
This magic day when superscience mingles with the bright stuff of dreams

Floodlit in the hazy distance, the star of this unearthly show
Venting vapors like the breath of a sleeping white dragon
Crackling speakers, voices (tense) resume the final count
All systems checked, T minus 9 as the Sun and the drama start to mount

The earth beneath us starts to tremble with the spreading of a low black cloud
A thunderous roar fills the air like the whole world exploding
A scorching blast of golden fire as it slowly leaves the ground
It tears away with a mighty force, the air is shattered by that awesome sound

Excitement so thick you could cut it with a knife
Technology high on the leading edge of life
Like a pillar of cloud, the smoke lingers high in the air
In fascination, with eyes of awe we stare



And it's more than just the sum of the lyrics and the music...

["What a view, what a view!"]
["Glad you're enjoying it."]

This song is a must-have for any space freak. If you've never heard it, you have a stirring experience coming to you sometime.

[radarrider.livejournal.com]

That song does the same thing to me as well. Glenn, I have it so I'll play it for you the next time you're up.

The line that always gets me is This magic day when superscience mingles with the bright stuff of dreams