45 R3: Sci-Fi References in Music List
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This article is from the SF references in music List FAQ, by Rich Kulawiec rsk@gsp.org with numerous contributions by others.
45 R3: Sci-Fi References in Music List
Rudimentary Penii:
This group did a whole album about H.P. Lovecraft. (Can't remember it's name).
The lyrics are extremely witty.
Rundgren, Todd:
"King Kong Reggae" and "Sons of 1984" from "Todd". See also Utopia.
"Healing" is about a man who recives the power to become a healer.
"A Capella" includes "Miracle in the Bazaar" and "Lockjaw", both
of which deal with traditional themes like ogres and genies.
Rush:
In "2112", based on the book "Anthem" by Ayn Rand, the protagonist
discovers an ancient guitar and winds up battling the dictatorial
priesthood. The LP also contains "Twilight Zone", about the TV show of
the same name. "Red Barchetta" on "Moving Pictures"is similar, except
the guitar is replaced by a car. (It's based on the story "A Nice
Morning's Drive".) See also "Cygnux X-1" (thought to be a black hole),
"Rivendell" (Tolkien reference), "The Necromancer". See also "The Body
Electric" and "Red Sector A" from "Grace Under Pressure". See also
"By-Tor and the Snow Dog" from "Fly by Night". "Hemispheres" (title
track thereof) is a sequel to "Cygnus X-1". "Countdown" from "Signals"
is about the space shuttle. See also "Manhattan Project" from "Power
Windows". The song "Xanadu" from "A Farewell to Kings" is based on the
Colerige poem of the same name. See also "The Fountain of Lamneth" from
"Caress of Steel" and "Anthem" from "Fly by Night" -- both songs deal
with individuality. See also "Natural Science" from "Permanent Waves",
which deals with future dystopias, utopias, etc. Also check out
"Alien Shore" from "Counterparts".
Russell, Leon:
"Stranger in a Strange Land" -- based on the Heinlein novel.
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