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22 July 2010

Intergalactic tuneage. Scientists have developed the technology and mysteriously chosen you (yes, You!) to select the first song broadcast into space for the pleasure of whatever beings there may be out there. Whaddaya pick?→[More:]Granted, this could change daily (or hell, hourly) but today, I'd be mighty pleased to share Rock and Roll by The Velvet Underground with our extraterrestrial friends.

post by: ufez at: 12:59 | 11 comments

Natural Science, by Rush.

Was just listening to it yesterday (as I often do) and it's just an incredible song, all around. The aliens will appreciate our rhythmic sensibilities especially.

posted by Eideteker 22 July | 14:00

My favorite, of course -- Here Comes the Sun.

posted by bearwife 22 July | 14:04

Parliament, "Flashlight."

We have to let our new intergalactic friends know that we have the funkiness down in here.

posted by BoringPostcards 22 July | 14:09

Didn't we already send 'em "Johnny B. Goode"? Stupid ungrateful aliens.

posted by BitterOldPunk 22 July | 14:19

Moody Blues, Question.

posted by JanetLand 22 July | 15:48

Right now, I would bet that Parachute by Shogo Tokumaru would make alien ears happy.

posted by EvaDestruction 22 July | 15:54

I was thinking about this the other day after listening to some SETI guy interviewed on the radio. I'd advocate for traditional drumming from 5 continents - it seems like it would convey humanity the most.

That, or Thriller.

posted by serazin 22 July | 16:46

The Mothers of Invention - "The Return of the Son of Monster Magnet" The one that begins with the dialog with Suzy Creamcheese.

I believe this song best represents the human condition.

posted by Ardiril 22 July | 16:46

I say just confuse them: One Of These Days by Pink Floyd.
wikipedia

posted by DarkForest 22 July | 17:52

I say confuse them even more: Amused to Death by Roger Waters.

posted by dg 22 July | 21:11

"Happy Birthday to You"

posted by Hugh Janus 23 July | 07:59

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