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3 years ago ::
Nov 11, 2010 - 4:46AM
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I want to compile a list of music that is either apocalyptic or post-apocalyptic (no dystopias, please) to help set the mood at the beginning of Gamma World games. Here's what I have so far. (Clearly, I am a child of the '80s) Apocalyptic
- "It's the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine)" by R.E.M.
- "How Far We've Come" by Matchbox 20
- "Bad Moon Rising" by Credence Clearwater Revival
- "We Will All Go Together When We Go" by Tom Lehrer
- "Sinner Man, Where You Gonna Run To", traditional gospel
- "The Final Countdown" by Europe
- "Gimme Shelter" by the Rolling Stones
- "London Calling" by the Clash
- "Eve of Destruction" by the Turtles
- "99 Luftballoons" by Nena
- "Christmas at Ground Zero" by "Wierd Al" Yankovic
- "1999" by Prince
- "We Will Become Silhouettes" by Postal Service
- "(I'll Love You) Till The End Of The World" By Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
- "The Man Comes Around" by Johnny Cash
Post-Apocalyptic
- "(Nothing But) Flowers" by Talking Heads
- "I Remember California" by R.E.M.
- "Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)" by Billy Joel
- "All Along the Watchtower" by Bob Dylan
- "Everything is Broken" by Bob Dylan
- "Badlands" by Bruce Springsteen
- "Wooden Ships" by Crosby, Stills & Nash
- The albums "2112" and "Grace Under Pressure" by RUSH
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3 years ago ::
Nov 11, 2010 - 8:42AM
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Nov 11, 2010
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I would suggest RUSH "2112" (heck, both sides really) and "Grace Under Pressure". But my all-time G-World favorite inspiration needs to be the Tom Petty video for " You Got Lucky" www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTAhZKP5wCY
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3 years ago ::
Nov 11, 2010 - 9:00AM
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Good call on RUSH. The Tom Petty video is certainly post-apocalyptic, but the lyrics aren't.
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3 years ago ::
Nov 11, 2010 - 10:45AM
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The last 3 albums from Abney Park
(Lost Horizons, Aether Shanties, End of Days)
They blend in a lot of world styles and obscure instruments which fits the melded worldlines concept, and a lot of the songs are basically telling the story of a steampunk airship moving through a post apocalypse setting. The downside is it may inspire people to get that Keelboat from the starting gear list kitted out for piracy... Or that may be an upside depending on your perspective.
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3 years ago ::
Nov 11, 2010 - 11:13AM
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Movie soundtracks are amazing. Terminator II (my personal favorite), the Matrix, Fast & Furious... anything to get the table adrenaline up.
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3 years ago ::
Nov 11, 2010 - 12:41PM
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"1999" by Prince
"Don't Fear the Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult (always reminds me of "The Stand")
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3 years ago ::
Nov 11, 2010 - 2:39PM
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"We Will Become Silhouettes" by the Postal Service. After surviving the radioactive apocalypse...
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3 years ago ::
Nov 11, 2010 - 2:49PM
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I use a lot of Aphex Twin. It's a great, dirty sound.
Michael Robles Community Manager Wizards of the Coast Twitter: @michaelrobles
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3 years ago ::
Nov 11, 2010 - 3:17PM
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the album: Warp Riders by The Swordhere is a track (incidentally, I think that tune could be a cool launch point for a D&D or Gamma World campaign)
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3 years ago ::
Nov 11, 2010 - 3:23PM
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Here is my Gamma World playlist:
The "Sorcerer" soundtrack By Tangerine Dream
"(I'll Love You) Till The End Of The World" By Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
"The Adversary" By Crime & The City Solution
"Asche Zu Asche" By Rammstein
"Headhunter V3.0" By Front 242
"Down In The Park" By Gary Numan
"Weapons Of Mass Distortion" By The Crystal Method
"Until The End Of The World" By U2
"Future Legend/Diamond Dogs" By David Bowie
"Beautiful World" By DEVO
"Search & Destroy" By Iggy & The Stooges
"The Man Machine" By Kraftwerk
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