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I'm pretty sure ya'll ain't active any more, but, I'm looking to find a song, presumably it is called song of the bear. Basically, I want to find what song of the bear II on fire in the sky by Jordin Kare is a parody of.

[Added in later ask: Never mind, I found it, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGxst2-vNY0]

Sorry, yeah, we haven't been active for a while -- I think all of the mods got a bad attack of Real Life at about the same time, and never picked this back up. Maybe we should ... fix that?

In the meantime, at the very least I'm going to go ahead and post this, with both the original and the parody.

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Hey all! Remember the concert @scribefindegil and I talked about performing back in August that ended up having technical difficulties for folks who tried to tune in to stream? I have good news - the convention posted the official video of our performance (this time with sound!) to their YouTube channel today.

Since this is now the largest repository of our music all in once place (especially some of our newer songs), I broke it down into a tracklist, so if you've never heard our music before, want to check out the new stuff, or just want to listen to a favorite song or two, they'd be easier to find.

(And yes, if you just want to see me play the electric kazoo while dressed as Raine Whispers, I have noted when it made its appearance)

If you haven't heard our stuff before, we're Astrisoni, a two-person viola-and-guitar filk (nerd folk, basically) duo that write songs about sci-fi, fantasy, our favorite stories, and all manner of adjacent topics. A handful of our songs are also available for purchase on our Bandcamp (where and and all support is always appreciated, especially since we're going through a bit of a rough patch)

0:22 - Opportunity Lullaby

One of our most popular songs, a lullaby written in honor of the late Opportunity rover. My sister, who I finally got to perform for at this concert, said it made her cry. (As an endorsement). Also on our EP on Bandcamp!

5:15 - Story And Song

A song about the power of songs -- and storytelling, and TTRPGs, and the creativity lurking in all of us.

9:12 - Pure Of Heart

Probably our most famous song, which was nominated for a Pegasus Award back in 2021 and is also available on our EP. A warning about the dangers of unicorns -- and unrealistic standards.

16:14 - Ancillary

One of our newest songs, Scribe's ode to the Imperial Radch trilogy

21:07 - The World Is Still Here

A TAZ: Balance song about NO-3113

25:35 - Don’t Stop Believing (Redux)

I almost hate to give away what's going on with this one, but. Yes, it is a Don't Stop Believing parody. Yes, it is about cryptids. Yes, it is where the electric kazoo makes its appearance. Lot happening here.

32:25 - You Comfort Me

Our Legolas & Gimli duet inspired by their mirrored lines in The Two Towers

38:42 - Possessing The Text

One of our newest songs, Scribe has described this one as an ode to writing queer fanfiction for stories that don't respect you. But you know, with ghost metaphors.

45:00 - Solidarity Forever (Boiling Isles version)

A Raine Whispers-inspired filk of "Solidarity Forever"

49:15 - Chapters In-Between

An ode to some favorite stories, and the aching feeling of having to wait for a better future even when you're working to make one happen. Noteworthy for, among other things, being the song I finally fit a Pacific Rim verse into.

56:04 - Make This Timeline Brighter

Our most common closer, with a fairly self-explanatory title. This one is also up on Bandcamp.

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A bit of vampire lore that Anne Rice stole from Bram Stoker (and that Bram Stoker made up), and a song that Jodi Krangle wrote about the Anne Rice version. Given today’s Dracula Daily of the captain’s log, it seems like a fun day to post it. Could be considered spoilers for Dracula if you don’t already know this bit of lore…

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Hi there! I am writing with excitement to share that a high quality version of Carmen Miranda's Ghost has been uploaded to archive(dot)org! Link is here! I am also writing with a follow-up about that version of Music Box Dancer! I was able to contact the person who originally uploaded it, and it comes from the My Little Pony: The Princess Promenade soundtrack CD (2006)! Despite the lyrics from this version of this song being scattered across some lyrics websites (as opposed to the Ray Conniff lyrics), I've still found no indication of who actually wrote this version or where it originates. (Unless it originates directly from the soundtrack CD.) Does anyone have any ideas on how I can research and figure out who wrote this version?

Thanks for the news and the link!

I'm afraid I don't have any ideas beyond the obvious googling, but possibly some followers do. Any ideas, followers?

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Hey, followers! Any suggestions on this topic?

do you know any filk songs about robots/ai?

Embarassingly I do not know nearly enough! I'm sure there are loads (which some of my filk-y friends and followers are welcome to add on here) but not many are coming to mind.

My duo, Astrisoni has Opportunity Lullaby (in honor of the Opportunity rover) and The World Is Still Here (which also has a reprise, Scribe usually sings them both together now), inspired by the character NO-1331 from the Balance arc of The Adventure Zone. I know Scribe is also working on a very metaphorical song that leans heavily on Asimov's Laws of Robotics, and I've also been trying to write a robot version of "The Ramblin' Rover" (The Martian Rovers, obviously), but neither of those is finished just yet.

I mentioned Ben Newman's Not All Who Wander Are Lost (In Space) earlier today because I love it, which also features an intelligent spaceship computer/AI, so that might fit the bill for you (lyrics here to go with the mp3 above)

I know that Daniel Kelly has a fun Mars rover song also (Mars Rovers, which is a decidedly filk take on The Wild Rover)

Other than that I am coming up short tonight, but I know it's a topic people have written plenty of filk songs about, so hopefully some other folks will have suggestions for you too!

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NEWh3re is almost here!

Please join us for NEWh3re (pronounced “Anywhere Three!”), June 10-12, 2022, with Guests of Honor Astrisoni (Nate Wulver and Heather Estelme).

Our preliminary schedule grid and song contest announcement have both been posted. And as in previous years, please come join us on the NEFilk Discord server.

Hoping to see you soon at the con!

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Hi there! I hope this message finds everyone well and in good spirits! I don't know if this technically counts as a filk thing, but I couldn't think of a community better than filkers to track down a hard to find track! I'm looking for a recorded version of Music Box Dancer. Not the Ray Conniff version. The one that starts "You walk in the room and you're wearing a frown/You reach for the shelf and cradle it down..." It's the strangest doggone thing! I can find the lyrics just fine, but (1/2)

(2/2) I can't find a recorded version of that set of lyrics, nor who wrote them. (Unless that version is indeed written by Frank Mills.) Instrumental versions abound and I've found the stray recorded Conniff version, but no luck on this alternate version. I'd appreciate any help, but totally understand if it's not possible! Have a great day!

I don't think I've ever heard of this song, but I can signal boost! Hey followers, anyone have any ideas?

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Announcing: NEWh3re 2022!

Yes, folks, we are once more holding NEFilk as an online event in June 2022.

Please join us for NEWh3re (pronounced “Anywhere Three!”), June 10-12, 2022, with Guests of Honor Astrisoni. Check out their bandcamp, and stay tuned for more announcements!

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... That is deeply weird. And it's happening again when I try to embed a link to the right video!

You should be able to click here for the right one, at least.

When I was a mermaid, my daughter, my dear And a long time before I had you I lived in the ocean a long way from here And some of my stories are true

Apparently, Talis Kimberley’s daughter once pointed at a picture of a mermaid and said “That’s you when you were a mermaid”.

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As someone whos starting their masters degree in cosmonautical engineering of course i fell in love with filk not long ago (especially the space shanty kind). Im kinda hoping i can find someone who shares my love for space and filk here, maybe a penpal :)

I hope you can! Hey followers, sing out if you'd like to meet Anony here!

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The voting ballot for the 2021 Pegasus Awards is LIVE!

Congratulations to all the nominees!

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The updated schedule for NEWhere Too 2021, now with zoom links, is now available on our website along with a link to our Discord server.

The convention starts tomorrow, Friday, June 18 at 12:00 noon Eastern, but please feel free to come join us on Discord as early as Right Now!

Hope to see you there!

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(Hey @fan-music-appreciation, you should see this too!)

For those who don’t recognize the character’s name: this song is based on the novel Winter’s Orbit. I heartily recommend both the novel and the song.

(Video: a recording of the song.)

“My name is Jainan nav Adessari of Feria. I might be easy to manipulate. But I am very difficult to break.”

A song for Jainan. It doesn’t cover all of my Winter’s Orbit feelings, but it’s a start.

(I don’t make it up, I paint it like I know it’s true, you can’t play me. / If it’s like this, I can take it, shore it up, I’ll work till it saves me. / Where I couldn’t save myself.)

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NEWhere Too Song Contest

The NEWhere Too concom is delighted to announce our 2021 Song Contest!

This year, once again the winner will be determined by popular vote. We will be collecting submissions to the song contest before the con, and voting will take place Friday (June 18) and Saturday (June 19) during the con. The winner will be announced at the Closing Ceremonies.

The theme for this year’s contest is: “Keep Circling!”

Complete song contest rules can be found here on our website. 

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NEWhere Too - A Message From the Con Chair

Greetings all!  With June busting out all over, I am pleased to announce our slate of talented performers! (Please note that the schedule is still subject to change.)

Our Guest of Honor concert, of course, will feature the fabulous Dave Weingart.

Other anticipated performers include Morva Bowman and Alan Pollard, Kathy Sands, Bob Leigh and Mabel Liang, Amy Fass, Ellen Kranzer, Daphne Arthur, Deborah and Basil, Zorikh Lequidre, Piers Cawley, Michael McAfee and Robert Rosenfeld.

PLUS Bring Your Own Ice Cream Social on Friday, “What I Discovered During the Pandemic” on Sunday, virtual con suite every day at noon, and lots and lots of open filk!

Feel free to spread the word, and hope to see you at the con!

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NEWhere Too will take place June 18-20, 2021. Visit our homepage for more information, or subscribe to our mailing list!

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The 2021 Pegasus Nominating Ballot is OPEN! (If you’re not sure what the Pegasus Awards are or how they work, check out the main page and the FAQ before proceeding to the ballot.)

Nominations must be submitted by 12:01AM PDT, August 1, 2021. Each person may only submit one Nominating Ballot.

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I’ve been informed by one of the fine folks at the filkhaven discord server that one Wolf von Witting has written a song with exactly that theme! Lyrics to “Wish I Was Back Home On Terra” may be found in this collection here along with many others, and have been copied below the cut for those who don’t feel like digging through the rest.

Wish I Was Back Home on Terra Trad.Music: ”I Wish Was Back Home in Derry.” Written in Moscow, June 1998. revised 1998-Oct-11 (Wolf von Witting)

Back in 2004 We set out to explore Our galaxy sector by sector A freak asteroid bump After hyperspace jump Cut short our incoming vector We crashed on a planet, a darn hostile place We buried our comrades each morning Carnivorous plants Were surrounding our base And they gobbled us up Without warning CHORUS: Oh, I wish I was back home on Terra Oh, I wish I was back home on Terra When we gathered the crew There was missing a few And we terraformed our landing area But the planet fought back And it went to attack With bugs and their mere size would scare ya Mosquitos with wingspan of 4-6 feet Like fireflies seem to be burnin' But at least their sting doesn't itch for a week I don't think we will be returning CHORUS Next day after lunch Heard a loud roaring crunch An active volcano and earthquake Soon the hot lava stream Caused us running and scream Our gear lost or damaged in its wake The handful survivors Were scattered and scared The dead we left decomposing To bury them now, no one bothered or cared This world was far too opposing CHORUS Now I'm left all alone And I want to go home Our mission has been a right failure If I ever see Earth I will know what it's worth I'll sign off as Ex-Cosmic Sailor A rescue is due in about 20 years But I doubt that I'll last to December And no one will know or shed any tears And no one will even remember CHORUS

Could you or maybe your lovely followers help with a recommendation?

I'm looking for some filk music that follows the same cadence as "Back home in Derry" but with more of a sci-fi twist. So far I've found The Ballad of Apollo XIII but the lyrics are too specific for what I'm working on. Would appreciate the help, thanks!

Hey! I wasn’t familiar with “Back Home in Derry” but youtube proved helpful there, and it seems to be the same tune as “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” (which I should have guessed from your reference to “The Ballad of Apollo XIII”).

I can’t think of any less specific sci-fi-themed songs to that particular tune or meter, so I’m gonna throw this question open to our lovely followers. Sing out if you’ve got any suggestions!