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Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be

Posted By: MarkG

Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/22/19 11:55 PM

I had started a Cold War music thread a few years back but a SimHQ server crash ate it. I was never motivated enough to restart it...until now.

This is a selection of songs that give me Cold War and/or Space Race vibes, either referencing the Cold War, the time period, the nations involved, or reasons that make sense only to me...

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This listing was compiled well after the thread had started, and eventually I'll go back and listen to all songs again to see which ones I might include in my personal playlist (musical preferences). Thanks to those who participated.

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Three of my favorites, a couple of 'Major Toms' and a movie theme that I can't find anywhere...

David Bowie – Space Oddity (Official Video)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYYRH4apXDo


Peter Schilling - Major Tom (Coming Home) (Official Video) <--- *** Replaced removed video ***


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO0A0XcWy88


Firefox music video...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F92L8jGJyis&feature=emb_logo

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Posted By: NH2112

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/23/19 01:45 AM

This is the first one that came to mind for me.

Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/23/19 02:36 AM

Nice. From 1983 ^

To 1984...

Iron Maiden - 2 Minutes To Midnight (Official Video)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qbRHY1l0vc

EDIT: Moved pic to my first avatar.
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/23/19 03:05 AM

Just to clarify, this time I've added Space to a Cold War theme as it's become a regular subject in my 80's techno-thrillers, usually the Soviets being concerned about the Shuttle's payload (SDI).
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/23/19 01:24 PM

I'll start the common and predictable...

Rush - Countdown with Shuttle Liftoff...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5vPrrnb6tw

Sting in Moscow - Russians (LIVE)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiWvlpSyzbw
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/23/19 01:31 PM

Couple of mushroom songs...

Queen - Hammer To Fall (Official Video)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU5LMG3WFBw&feature=emb_logo


Pink Floyd - Two Suns In The Sunset...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GknwOu8C_B0
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/23/19 01:44 PM

A little humor... biggrin

Casino Royale // Dame Judy Dench // Cold War...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltXhvkGCzbA
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/23/19 03:05 PM

Ah heck, period sci-fi will work as well, and the first one includes nukes... biggrin

Space: 1999 Theme (Intro & Outro)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AHsENbksu0


Battlestar Galactica (1978) Theme...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzyHxYxc-Mo

Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/24/19 05:07 AM

Ouch. The Cold War needs some love...

MATT MONRO - FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pGfKuPKFmc


Elton John - Nikita...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg-Q-Acv4qs


The Beatles - Back In The U.S.S.R. (2018 Mix / Lyric Video)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS5_EQgbuLc
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/24/19 06:19 PM

Expanding my Cold War MP3 playlist further, I've included mood-setting game music...

Jane's F/A-18 - Intro...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVWXLepgPJQ


Jane's F/A - 18 Simulator Menu Theme...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvOcoOj-gdI


flanker 2.0 intro...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjpPMPe5AiI


flanker menu theme...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQrpcf59IN8

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Also, two awesome tracks that I can't find on YouTube, SFP1's OptionsScreen and SingleMissionScreen.
Posted By: RedOneAlpha

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/24/19 07:28 PM

Fixed...



Red
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/24/19 08:17 PM

Red, look again at my first post. smile If you posted something other than Firefox, my apologies. My satellite ISP has trouble with video-heavy threads and will sometimes repeat video links or rearrange them. In any case, thanks for participating. cheers

I'm kind of desperate with this thread (on a 3-day YT binge, my last 'play day') to get it done before changes that are coming to YT (never good for me on satellite)

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Speaking of movie scores...

Red Army Choir - The Hunt For Red October...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEt41bYQBgE


Also, Hunt For Red October was the first time I heard this...

OFFICIAL ANTHEM OF THE SUPREME SOVIET - 1984 VERSION...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHomETco0MI


For balance (of power)... smile

Star Spangled Banner with Lyrics, Vocals, and Beautiful Photos...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPKp29Luryc
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/24/19 08:33 PM

Rocking the Anthems (sorry Jimi, your rendition is just too abstract for this thread)...

Anthem of the Soviet Union (Rock Version)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9RZ1ONZybo


Boston Star Spangled Banner - 4th Of July Reprise ( National Anthem ) HD Quality <--- *** Replaced removed video ***


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4e1JGYt8NA
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/24/19 10:03 PM

Another popular one...

NENA | 99 Red Balloons [1984] (Official HD Music Video) <--- *** Replaced removed video ***


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiwgOWo7mDc


...and a good one I harvested off my first Cold War thread before it was destroyed...

Billy Joel - Leningrad (Official Video)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgD_-dRZPgs
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/24/19 10:26 PM

The big three from the Fixx (please come back to Baton Rouge)...

The Fixx - Red Skies (Official Video)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCM4_5uB1ww


STAND OR FALL- THE FIXX (1983)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAofFHPRZTE


The Fixx - Saved By Zero...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOiZP8FS5Ww
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/24/19 10:37 PM

More Classical goodness...

Tchaikovsky Nutcracker Suite - Russian Dance Trepak...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2ISRMSIyX8


DOCTOR ZHIVAGO ~ LARA'S THEME...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXtFRl1nSs4
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/24/19 10:44 PM

The Wall falls...

Rush-Heresy (Lyrics)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R2VQxOsBaw


Scorpions - Wind Of Change (Official Music Video)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4RjJKxsamQ
Posted By: RedOneAlpha

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/24/19 11:39 PM

Sorry, didn´t notice that, fixed thumbsup

A bit more...





Red

Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/25/19 02:35 AM

Thanks, Red. cheers Apparently there's lots of 80's Cold War themed music I've never heard! That's mainly why I started this thread (twice now), for discovery.

I'm going to post my remaining popular tunes (in the US) and see what unknown (to me) or forgotten tunes pop up over time.

Men At Work - It's a Mistake (Official Video)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0AxrOUJ62E


Donald Fagen - New Frontier (Video)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBruAooXPNU


Genesis - Land of Confusion (Official Music Video)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq7FKO5DlV0
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/25/19 02:42 AM

My last three, I think...

Rush - Distant Early Warning...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrDj5XvZXX4


Europe - The Final Countdown (Official Video)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jK-NcRmVcw


Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes (ZTIS 119)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXWVpcypf0w
Posted By: David Kennard

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/25/19 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by MarkG


I think the original should be posted also as the lyrics did not translate directly in the English version

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99_Luftballons



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La4Dcd1aUcE
Posted By: David Kennard

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/25/19 11:58 PM

Living Colour - Cult of Personality (1988)



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xxgRUyzgs0

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The Call - The Walls Came Down (1983)



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAxg8nuvPKM

Posted By: David Kennard

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/26/19 12:04 AM

U2 - Seconds (1983)



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2ee_TdrHRo

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U2 - New Years Day - (1983)



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tXnyF69d-4

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U2 - Bullet the Blue Sky (1987)



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6ifY1UV3CM

Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/26/19 05:05 AM

Good call on the Luftballons, David. Gotta say that while I don't understand the German version, I like the ending verses of the English one better. "It's all over and I'm standin' pretty" and "I think of you and let it go" sounds more melodic to my ears the way it's spoken and sung. Still, foreign language (to me) female vocals always sound sexy. smile

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Heads up, the first free MP3 I've ever found on Amazon (added to my playlist)...
The Star Spangled Banner (United States National Anthem)
The United States Marine Band

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I think I've found what I was looking for because this TOTALLY KICKS ASS!!!...
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 (Original Soundtrack)
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/26/19 05:20 AM

OT: Very strange. I just purchased the Red Alert 3 Soundtrack for $9.49 and I see now (only minutes later) that the price has jumped to $11.49? confused

EDIT: Looks like it's listed twice at two different prices...

$9.49...
https://www.amazon.com/Command-Conq...p;qid=1574745561&s=dmusic&sr=1-6

$11.49...
https://www.amazon.com/Command-Conq...p;qid=1574743047&s=dmusic&sr=1-1

Gotta watch for that, I guess.
Posted By: RedOneAlpha

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/26/19 02:29 PM







Posted By: Chucky

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/26/19 04:54 PM

I'll pop in a couple if I may.

MUSE: Absolution



I went with the original recording for this one.

KLAATU: Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft

Posted By: RedOneAlpha

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/27/19 10:18 AM

Could easily be a "space jam". Magma, great band...



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Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/28/19 07:37 AM

I'm enjoying the tunes and videos...thanks. thumbsup

I know I wasn't clear about what I'm looking for as I'm uncertain myself, other than to say music that has an 80's Cold War vibe or mood (even if technically not 80's nor Cold War). I guess mood is personal so an impossible request, but I'm enjoying some new songs and seeing what sticks.

One day I'm going to make 80's war games ("SHALL WE PLAY A GAME?") and my motivational playlist will be influenced by this thread. cheers

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Found something out in my search for the Firefox musical score...
Firefox music by: Maurice Jarre

Lots of movies to his credit...
Maurice Jarre

...including the Doctor Zhivago I posted earlier.

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Not one of my favorites (from 1990) but relevant so I'll keep it for now...

Jesus Jones - Right Here Right Now (Official Music Video)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MznHdJReoeo


This one from 1986 I thought was about the Cold War but apparently it's not...

Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over (Official Video)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9gKyRmic20


And here's one from 1980 that has always appealed to my redneck genes.. biggrin

THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND - In America
(Live at Rockpalast - Westfalenhall, Dortmund, Germany, 1980)....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcHNAovPT3E
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/28/19 09:11 PM

Thanks, comrades. bottles

Here's a few mood setting pics (I've posted them before, some Cold War refreshments, atlas [1979] and entertainment)... smile

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Posted By: RedOneAlpha

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/28/19 09:37 PM

Nice thumbsup

A bit more...













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Posted By: RedOneAlpha

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/28/19 09:57 PM

Forgot two, LOL





Red
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/29/19 10:31 PM

Attempting to think deeply for a moment...

I'm neither politically minded nor politically correct, just interested in some relatively recent world events (in my lifetime, born 1967), including the fear of nuclear Armageddon. But I know that I romanticize aspects of the Cold War with Hollywood-induced childhood fascination.

That said, this *needs* a good musical score...

Nuclear Explosions Videos High Quality...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP3bcPvgIG8


On a lighter note, this still cracks me up... biggrin

Kevin Bacon Explains the '80s to Millennials...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09q04Dlh7r8
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/30/19 02:35 AM

An interesting discovery, it seems that one of my favorite regular Friday date night playlist songs was inspired by nukes!... eek2

"...and his fears of a nuclear war inspired "I Melt with You". The song depicts a couple making love while an atomic bomb is dropped."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Melt_with_You

Modern English - I Melt With You (Official Video)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuN6gs0AJls

Gotta love the 80's! biggrin I thought about adding it to my CW&S playlist but nah, I don't want to mix playlist moods.

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I'm really digging the hell out of these...

C&C Red Alert 3 Theme - Soviet March...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDQ7hXMLxGc


Frank Klepacki - Hell March 3 (High Quality) - <--- *** Replaced removed video ***


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKGhPKhKV-8
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/30/19 05:21 PM

Well, this is sad...
looking for movie Firefox soundtrack. Could anyone help me?

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Also the comments from...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=6XzlZTZqR6Q&feature=emb_logo

"Thank you for this. i heard that maurice destroyed the original tapes, and that is why there is no soundtrack."

"I understand that all of the music and tapes were destroyed in a fire during production, hence the film portion was complete but there was nothing left to release as a soundtrack."
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Well, at least someone figured out how to post the main theme on YT. I'll look into this later, but I want this tune.
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 05/21/20 03:45 AM

The 80's...from cloud 9 to the mushroom cloud.
Romance and global annihilation...go together like a horse and carriage. <- line needs work. smile

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Back to this project (and to playing Fleet Defender), just downloaded the current Audacity and determined to rip the Firefox theme from my DVD. Also downloaded a YT music ripper in case this doesn't work (the Firefox theme is still not available anywhere as posted above).

Also need to revisit these two...

The Day After 1983 - Trailer...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOFsOA9VsBk&feature=emb_logo


Threads (1984) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgT4Y30DkaA

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Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 05/21/20 04:35 AM

Went straight to "HD Video Convertor Factory" and ripped the Firefox YT theme video to MP3. Freaking FINALLY have this now, I'm so psyched! whoohoo

Will redo list and take out some of the misc., also needs this one (although another from the 70's)...

Black Sabbath ~ War Pigs...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQUXuQ6Zd9w

EDIT: Wow..."War Pigs" (1970) is almost as old as I am!
Posted By: PanzerMeyer

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 05/21/20 10:49 AM

I haven't read this whole thread but when I think of 80's Cold War songs these immediately come to mind:


"Nikita" by Elton John
"Wind of Change" by the Skorpions
"Forever Young" by Alphaville
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 05/21/20 03:48 PM

PM, I have your first two in my playlist but not your third, never heard of it. Then I listened to it on YouTube and it's driving me nuts trying to remember what movie I heard that on (and I won't cheat for now)! Good song.

I'm also going to add our daily morning stretching/exercise startup song because to me it's always had a Cold War vibe (and wife likes the NYC references)...

Rush - The Camera Eye (DVD Time Machine:Live in Cleveland)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc1YPRbkWQA

The one time I heard this live on that tour in New Orleans. I miss Rush.
Posted By: PanzerMeyer

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 05/21/20 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by MarkG

I'm also going to add our daily morning stretching/exercise startup song



What would be the most cliche' song to use for that? Maybe "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor? biggrin
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 05/21/20 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by PanzerMeyer
Originally Posted by MarkG
I'm also going to add our daily morning stretching/exercise startup song


What would be the most cliche' song to use for that? Maybe "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor? biggrin


I think in this case you need a song ["The Camera Eye"] that starts off slowly as your body is waking and warming up, and then kicks you into gear! But I do have "Eye of the Tiger" and a few more Rocky-related songs and themes as part of my cardio playlist. smile

EDIT: I finally looked..."Forever Young" by Alphaville was in Napoleon Dynamite (prom scene).
Posted By: Chucky

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 05/21/20 08:55 PM

Time to drag this thread down to a new low...

Posted By: Chucky

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 05/21/20 08:57 PM

And then slightly revive it...

Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 05/21/20 09:02 PM

^ [Both videos] Before cocaine was replaced by high fructose corn syrup. biggrin

EDIT: The second video, from space travel to some awesome Russian dude! thumbsup
Posted By: PanzerMeyer

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 05/22/20 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Chucky
Time to drag this thread down to a new low...






Sara Brightman was a beautiful woman in her youth though. Quite stunning in my opinion.
Posted By: Chucky

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 05/22/20 10:51 AM

She was indeed Panzer. She started her career as a member of Hot Gossip,which I didn't realise until about 60 seconds ago!
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 05/22/20 06:37 PM

<Thread cleaned up with new listing on first post, will review all songs again later and likely add more. >


Originally Posted by Chucky
Time to drag this thread down to a new low...

To the contrary, you've added some much needed funkiness to my playlist! cheers

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Added album version (this one is a kickass late-Cliff Burton playing lead guitar on bass version)...

Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls (Live) [Cliff 'Em All]...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdlQyNe_9tE

BTW, that video was recorded live on August 31, 1985, my 18th birthday!
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 05/22/20 10:19 PM

Holy crap, I forgot I had purchased this 80's Russian Rock (after filtering "Russian" in iTunes)...
Russian rock legends, Vol. 4

A couple of tunes (also includes some real Metal headbangers that I can't find on YT)...

Воля и Разум (Ария)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-seWfVk7Cc

Черный Кофе - Леди Осень...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC3d3mSGexc
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 05/24/20 09:32 PM

While rummaging through my flight sim archives today, I came upon a reference to my original Cold War music thread that died in a SimHQ server crash a few years back. Many of the songs I posted myself in this thread were originally posted by others, which is how they became known to me and I appreciate it.

On that original thread, I apparently posted this pic from February of 1985...

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I'm #2 on the second row (needing a haircut), wife is #5 on the first row, and my mom was a chaperone (really a spy in cahoots with my future mother-in-law), #6 from right on the second row.

Had the Russkies pushed the button that day, obviously we would have been vaporized in the middle of DC. And WWIII was a real possibility that could have begun from a misunderstanding or test gone bad, as depicted in the excellent true-life documentary released later that year called "Spies Like Us". But I don't think we would have survived at home either, in Baton Rouge, LA...

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It's all been forgotten, but you have to wonder what Ivan's been up to lately with those Typhoon missile tubes...

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Paul McCartney - Spies Like Us 1985...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht0XM4Z9CXs




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Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 05/27/20 12:48 AM

So after several play-throughs, I've come to the following conclusions (with updated playlist):

1. Boney M is cool but doesn't stand the test of time, nor do a few game MIDIs that I was using for inspiration.

2. It'd be a crime not to include some Top Gun, especially knowing now that Maverick's opponents could have actually been Russian (we'll never know).

3. TK's music in SF:P1 is timeless, even more so than Flanker 2 and Jane's F/A-18 (although I love the latter's gloomier vibes).
Posted By: PanzerMeyer

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 05/27/20 11:03 AM

It's hard for me to grasp that "Spies LIke Us" is now a 35 year old song. I still remember the movie and the music video very well.
Posted By: mikew

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 05/27/20 03:00 PM

The best Cold War video with a Cold War vibe I've ever seen is some EF2000 footage mashed with the soundtrack to 'The Hunt for Red October'.
I'm pretty sure it was here on SimHQ, but don't remember exactly who did it.
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 05/27/20 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by mikew
The best Cold War video with a Cold War vibe I've ever seen is some EF2000 footage mashed with the soundtrack to 'The Hunt for Red October'.
I'm pretty sure it was here on SimHQ, but don't remember exactly who did it.


That was me, and thanks. smile

I remember that being my first MP3 purchase off Amazon, just for making that video (also listed in my above playlist). I still have the video, along with everything else I've ever posted on SimHQ (and well organized), but I no longer have web hosting and I've never bothered creating a YouTube account. Uploading, especially with services like Dropbox, were always a pain with satellite internet, although my HughesNet has been upgraded since the last time I tired. I'm going to look into getting my own web server again as FTP uploads were always very easy and all I had to do was provide a simple direct link.
Posted By: Johan217

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 06/03/20 09:33 AM

Did I miss it or did nobody mention David Bowie's Heroes?

The Hooters - Satellite (well at least it is space themed but it throws me back to summer holidays in Germany and this was playing on AFN :-))
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 06/04/20 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Johan217
Did I miss it or did nobody mention David Bowie's Heroes?

Hell yeah...

David Bowie - Heroes (Live Aid, 1985)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFHC6t13hi0


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The Hooters - Satellite (well at least it is space themed but it throws me back to summer holidays in Germany and this was playing on AFN :-))

The Hooters - Satellite (Video)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVXjBMK3EkI

Lol biggrin. So culturally 80's, I gotta get this one (only other Hooters I have is "And We Danced").
Posted By: PanzerMeyer

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 06/04/20 12:33 PM

I remember a lot of bands from the 80's but I admit I have never heard of "The Hooters".
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 11/07/20 10:01 PM

Back to this thread because I have to snap out of 2020 (mind spinning uncontrollably from virus, weather, politics, passing of Neil and Eddie) and mentally transport myself back to the mid-80's (MicroProse set the scenario dates). I exercise willpower over most aspects of my life today but lack advanced-study focus, and having access to an interactive world outside of my home is by far the biggest culprit (I loath watching television except for occasional news).

Shortly after sending this post I'm turning over my laptop (currently my only portal to the internet) and I'm not returning until I'm finished with what I've started (remember my study schedule? I'm ~75% complete, but stalled). And that's not a motivational/accountablity promise just to SimHQ but far more personal to my better-educated half. So for you smarty-pants who understand higher math (somewhere between HS trigonometry and differential equations), advanced programming, and/or who can read and speak Russian, I challenge you to challenge me on these subjects upon my return. smile

I have no doubt that my upcoming 'retro flight sim in development' thread is going to be the most satisfying and enjoyable thread I'll ever start and participate on in this forum. Holy crap this is going to be so much fun! biggrin

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Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 01/27/21 02:16 PM

^ It's time. I'm starting on my website this morning while looking over hosting options (I haven't had a website in years).

Where mid-80's Cold War scenarios will come to life using mid-90's technology (actually Y2K tech simulating mid-90's tech...but supporting Win10 and possibly Linux under Wine).

I wanted to be further along with my studies but I'm busting at the seams (no longer at the waistline smile ) to start showing what I've learned.

Stay tuned...

АРИЯ "Воля и разум" (видеоклип 1987 года!!)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXHcbP-q--8
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 01/27/21 08:48 PM

Man, this is going to be a major project on its own (forgot how complex website design can be)! I *might* have to upgrade my FrontPage 2000. smile

The idea is to stop using SimHQ so much as social media and to keep most personal stuff on my own website (including upcoming vacations to Dayton AF Museum and Moscow/St Petersburg). Even some stuff on this thread would be better placed on a personal history section of my site (static with no discussion/interaction). Not that I'll no longer post music videos (for example) and the occasional food pic, just leaving off the repetitious backstories and such. I want to get back to using SimHQ for the reason I came here in the first place, to discuss classic flight sims, which I'm playing more than ever (and even developing).
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 12/31/21 07:00 PM

^ Some old cringe above but I'm not deleting anything as a reminder of past failure...now enjoying success with adequate motivation and self-discipline.

It'll all come together in 2022. yep
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 03/02/22 12:00 AM

Can't focus worth a dam[n] right now (the Ukraine thing), so I'll allow myself a couple of days or so of web and TV news surfing...none of which I trust as much as discussions on PWEC (especially with allowing various viewpoints).

In any case, I can't help but to post this again...

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...and wonder if I'm far enough to have a chance (about the top tip of the Baton Rouge triangle symbol)?

And even if I am, is that a good thing or a bad thing (remembering the movie...)?

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EDIT: Playlist on top post needs updating.
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 03/18/22 09:41 PM

Agreed to pack it up and get back to my secluded 80's bubble. It's especially important now that we're entering yard work season again (a mess right now).

Hopefully I'll return with the big unveil (I think you'll at least be entertained).

And let's hope the Ukraine situation gets settled without all of us getting nuked.


Signing off with a repeated comedy skit in case you missed it earlier in thread...

Kevin Bacon Explains the '80s to Millennials | Mashable


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09q04Dlh7r8


Back when you wrote your girl a text message and then slipped it under her windshield wiper blade so as not to disturb her at work. smile

Later. wave
Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 06/22/22 11:37 PM

It's the little things like the gift I just received (under $10.00 from Costco) that reminds me that she still believes in me...

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How cool is that? cool





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Posted By: MarkG

Re: Cold War & Space tunes, preferably 80's but doesn't have to be - 06/23/22 04:24 AM

Returning to thread as adding above pic today reminded me that I never updated playlist to include "F-19" - Men At Work...done.

Also added Modern English's "I Melt With You" (being nuked while getting it on, I think it belongs), and replaced a few removed videos.
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