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Title: Theme music from Firefly by Joss Whedon
Post by: colonel panic on June 10, 2009, 02:59:16 PM
This was a "Stop Already" topic but I actually like the theme song from Firefly. I can't speak to the rest of Whedons musical catalog.

http://www.fireflywiki.org/img/Ballad_of_Serenity.mp3

Take my love, take my land
Take me where I cannot stand
I don't care, I'm still free
You can't take the sky from me.
Title: Re: Theme music from Firefly by Joss Whedon
Post by: Pidgeon on June 10, 2009, 09:26:36 PM
Buffy had a lot of great music.
Title: Re: Theme music from Firefly by Joss Whedon
Post by: David on June 10, 2009, 09:30:22 PM
Yeah, I get the resistance to Joss Whedon as a personality, but I really liked Dr. Horrible. Maybe just cause I'm really into musicals, but I was really entertained. The plot wasn't anything special, but the numbers were a lot of fun. As for Firefly's theme, its not THAT bad, but once again, I get the annoyance it creates.
Title: Re: Theme music from Firefly by Joss Whedon
Post by: orator on June 10, 2009, 11:51:27 PM
 I think like a lot of things, people don't really hate Whedon so much as the fans that deify him.
Title: Re: Theme music from Firefly by Joss Whedon
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on June 11, 2009, 04:50:47 AM
I think like a lot of things, people don't really hate Whedon so much as the fans that deify him.

Agreed, I really liked Firefly, and was into Buffy in highschool, but I don't go crazy for something just because it's got Whedon's name on it.  I'm more likely to give it a fair shot, but I won't just start singing its praises based on name alone.

I think I only do that with Tom, Appatow, and The UCB.
Title: Re: Theme music from Firefly by Joss Whedon
Post by: orangewhip on June 11, 2009, 10:50:39 AM
The Firefly theme song is corny, but it's a TV THEME SONG.  Also, it fit's the show's "western/rebel" theme.
I never saw the musical Buffy episode.
Dr. Horrible was great, especially the first song.
Title: Re: Theme music from Firefly by Joss Whedon
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on June 11, 2009, 11:17:53 AM
The Firefly theme song is corny, but it's a TV THEME SONG.  Also, it fit's the show's "western/rebel" theme.
I never saw the musical Buffy episode.
Dr. Horrible was great, especially the first song.

The musical Buffy epidose ("Once More, With Feeling" should be in season 7 if you plan to Netflix it) was actually pretty fun, right up until the last number.  Total misfire.  Just cranks all the energy down to zero.
Title: Re: Theme music from Firefly by Joss Whedon
Post by: Sarah on June 11, 2009, 11:27:45 AM
Season 6, actually.
Title: Re: Theme music from Firefly by Joss Whedon
Post by: Pidgeon on June 11, 2009, 08:42:24 PM
I don't deify Whedon, but I do like that he writes very good roles for women.

He wrote for Roseanne, which is probably my favorite show ever. No joke.
Title: Re: Theme music from Firefly by Joss Whedon
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on June 14, 2009, 04:45:11 AM
Season 6, actually.

Thanks, Sarah.  So, you own the DVDs?  I could bring popcorn.
Title: Re: Theme music from Firefly by Joss Whedon
Post by: Sarah on June 14, 2009, 07:26:09 AM
I do, Steve.  And I own very few DVDs, so this is a testament to my great fondness for Buffy
Title: Re: Theme music from Firefly by Joss Whedon
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on June 14, 2009, 08:53:01 AM
I do.  

AH HA!!!  You said it!  Legally binding!  Finally, my year of trickery pays off, and Sarah agrees to marry me!!!
Title: Re: Theme music from Firefly by Joss Whedon
Post by: MC Shakespeare on June 15, 2009, 12:40:07 PM
I'm a fan of Firefly but the theme and cursing in Chinese have always irritated me.
Title: Re: Theme music from Firefly by Joss Whedon
Post by: Sarah on June 15, 2009, 12:45:54 PM
I do. 

AH HA!!!  You said it!  Legally binding!  Finally, my of trickery pays off, and Sarah agrees to marry me!!!

You're a little creepy, Steve.  But you know that.
Title: Re: Theme music from Firefly by Joss Whedon
Post by: MattJohnson on June 16, 2009, 04:27:08 PM
That Firefly song is seriously terrible. It was maybe 15 seconds, and I'd still skip it every time.
Title: Re: Theme music from Firefly by Joss Whedon
Post by: colonel panic on June 16, 2009, 04:32:52 PM
I tried to get my band to cover it. They didn't really decline but they didn't eagerly sign up for it, either.
Title: Re: Theme music from Firefly by Joss Whedon
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on June 16, 2009, 06:36:21 PM
I do. 

AH HA!!!  You said it!  Legally binding!  Finally, my of trickery pays off, and Sarah agrees to marry me!!!

You're a little creepy, Steve.  But you know that.

I'm just messin' around.  I appreciate that you've kept your sense of humor about my nonsense.
Title: Re: Theme music from Firefly by Joss Whedon
Post by: Sarah on June 16, 2009, 08:10:49 PM
Tut tut, Steve.  No need for gratitude.