Media Monday

Musical Inspirations

I’ve been on a country kick, so we’ll try something different today.

Ever since listening to what’s now called “Classic Rock”—a younger family member called rock from the 80s that, and it hit me that assigning “classic” to something from before your birth is a lazy mentality, anyway—in the late 70s on WMMR and WYSP from Philadelphia, I’ve been a huge fan of rock, hard rock, heavy metal, and alternative rock.

And the following song is one that I use when I’m getting into the mood to write battle scenes, especially cavalry battles.

I’m sharing the song’s official video because it is full-bore, testosterone-driving magic. Mixing Kung Fu with Westerns in a SF setting where chrome robots attack. The 80s style. 🫡

And the actor playing the hero is all-in, embracing the sheer joy of it. 👏

You won’t forget this video.

Have a great week! 👋