Tag Archives: Science Fiction and Music

My Full Worldcon Schedule

Posted on August 11, 2016 by nathanielwms

I’m listing my full events schedule for the 74th World Science Fiction Convention (MidAmeriCon II) in Kansas City.  I’ll be at these events for sure–on some as a panelist, and moderating or assisting others.  I’m rounding up the end times (they … Continue reading →

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Tor’s “David Bowie is Sci-Fi and Fantasy”

Posted on July 5, 2015 by nathanielwms

I’m providing a link to this awesome article by Bridget McGovern about David Bowie’s influence on F&SF. It does a great job of nailing latter-day Bowie references in The Venture Bros. and Neil Gaiman’s work.  The list of his supporting … Continue reading →

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Pop Songs in Science-Fiction Movies and TV Shows

Posted on December 5, 2014 by nathanielwms

This week, Tor.com posted a list of songs that did (and didn’t) work in SF and fantasy TV shows and films.  Natalie Zutter, Emily Asher-Perrin and Leah Schnelbach compiled a fun list. Face it–if you grew up without cable TV and before … Continue reading →

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I Blame Star Wars and Bruce Springsteen

Posted on September 23, 2013 by nathanielwms

I found this chart (see below) in an old notebook.  It’s my first attempt to graphically explain how science fiction and rock music are connected in my nostalgia. I’ve said that I blame pretty much every cool thing that happened … Continue reading →

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February 3rd, 2009 – A First Draft

Posted on February 3, 2013 by nathanielwms

File this under “strange things music nostalgia will drive you to do.” Four years ago today, on the 50th anniversary of their deaths, I drove to Clear Lake, Iowa and walked to the crash site of the plane that carried … Continue reading →

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