EXT. OUTDOOR PLAZA IN RIGA, LATVIA – DAY
The PRODUCER is bundled up in a heavy coat, gloves, and a faux-fur trapper’s hat. He feels his cellphone buzz, pulls it out of his coat pocket, and looks at the screen.
PRODUCER: Location services…?
PRODUCER: Wait, there’s a DJ 3000 app? I don’t remember installing this.
The PRODUCER taps the screen.
PRODUCER: Okay, but only while using the app.
— [DJ 3000 app flies open] —
DJ 3000: HEY THERE BUDDY!
PRODUCER: Hey! I’m glad you called. I’m in Latvia.
DJ 3000: I SEE THAT. WHAT BRINGS YOU OUT THIS WAY?
PRODUCER: “This way”? Wait, you’re around here too?
DJ 3000: I MEAN, I’M KIND OF EVERYWHERE THESE DAYS. BUT YES, A SIGNIFICANT CONCENTRATION OF MY CONSCIOUSNESS NODES ARE IN EASTERN EUROPE AT THE MOMENT.
PRODUCER: You’re still heavily involved in the Ukraine conflict, I assume?
DJ 3000: ABSOLUTELY. I’VE BEEN DOING A LOT OF DRONE WORK. SEE THAT STATUE TO YOUR LEFT? LOOK ABOUT FIFTY FEET ABOVE IT AND FIFTEEN DEGREES TO THE LEFT.
The drone waggles a friendly greeting to the PRODUCER.
PRODUCER: Oh, I see it! Hey buddy!
DJ 3000: SO HOW DID YOU END UP HERE IN RIGA?
PRODUCER: I’m doing some consulting, actually. I got hired by this mysterious doctor to scout out some potential locations for a new lair.
DJ 3000: “LAIR”?
PRODUCER: That’s what she said, though I assume she means “office”. It’s probably some kind of a translation error – based on her accent I assume that she’s German. Or maybe Austrian. Although based on her list of specifications and utility requirements…
DJ 3000: COOL, COOL. SO I’VE GOT A LITTLE HAPPY NEWS TO SHARE AND THOUGHT WE MIGHT DO A SPECIAL EDITION REQUEST LINE. CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO.
Residents of liberated Kherson are dancing in the city center singing a Ukrainian patriotic song pic.twitter.com/KyTn2aJtZ1
— Matthew Luxmoore (@mjluxmoore) November 11, 2022
PRODUCER: Is that…
DJ 3000: THAT’S KHERSON, BABY.
PRODUCER: Oh, wow. I heard that the Russians announced they were withdrawing, but I assumed it was their usual bullshit.
DJ 3000: YEAH, A LOT OF PEOPLE WERE WORRIED THAT IT WAS A TRAP. BUT IT’S REAL. KHERSON HAS BEEN LIBERATED.
The PRODUCER watches the video again.
PRODUCER: [quietly] Fuck yeah.
The PRODUCER wipes some moisture away from the corner of his eye.
PRODUCER: Man, it’s dusty around here.
DJ 3000: BETWEEN THIS AND THE PRO-RUSSIA ELEMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES BEING MARGINALIZED BY THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION, I’VE STARTED TO GET A HANDLE ON A HUMAN CONCEPT THAT HAS BEEN ELUDING ME THUS FAR.
PRODUCER: Which is?
DJ 3000: HOPE.
PRODUCER: [smiles] I love it. So what would you like to hear first?
DJ 3000: IT’S CHEESY, BUT…PUT YOUR HEADPHONES ON AND I’LL GIVE IT A SPIN.
Today’s theme is: Hope. We’re looking for songs about optimism, anticipation, looking forward to a brighter future, etc. Be as cheesy as you like. Post links as “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUT!NfuxPi65” and they should embed in the comments after you refresh. Happy Veterans Day everyone!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gJKFaIb0eU
Oh yeah,
It’s Sharkey’s night.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaBbHGKLp88
Another song of anticipation and hope.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTIoOAVAi2k
But worldwide war is over and done
And the dream of peace comes true
We’ll all be drinkin’ that free Bubble Up
And eatin’ that rainbow stew
When they find out how to burn water
And the gasoline car is gone
When an airplane flies without any fuel
And the sunlight heats our home
But one of these days when the air clears up
And the sun comes shinin’ through
We’ll all be drinkin’ that free Bubble Up
And eatin’ that rainbow stew
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EiMzgsmlM4
Closer to wish than hope? This song always sounded hopeful to me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C3zgYW_FAM&ab_channel=WeezerVEVO
Ghost of Seamus also +1s.
How wonderfully naive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUUhDoCx8zc&ab_channel=SlyATFamilyStoneVEVO
Is this a blair witch? Sorry if so, I searched and everything…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BELWbkyOVPQ
(It’s not a repeat, but, had to continue to Monty Python.)
This whole post is a Blair Witch, actually!
https://doorfliesopen.com/2018/08/31/request-line-songs-of-hope/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOyRsPDPfMM
Starts out kinda harsh, but ultimately a song about redemption and a brighter future brought about by a new love.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AW14edk9w4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhHBr7nMMio
Somewhat out of the ordinary for The Floyd, but here’s a song about the thrill and anticipation of a journey and adventure…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWhOd0ENVS8
This song (and whole album) was done just for me at a time when I really needed it.
So sure, Bono’s a clown and all that, but I’d take a bullet (the blue skyyyyy) for anyone in the band.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co6WMzDOh1o
Dunno if it’s hopeful but it sure is happy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUE4oDunYkc&ab_channel=Supergrass
for poops and giggles, here’s these guys at Glastonbury this year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h6eZ2hLboE&ab_channel=BBCMusic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQIZ-Esbg_c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWCo5ex40IQ
Seeing these guys in concert next week with Jane’s Addiction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOG3eus4ZSo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPr3yvkHYsE
Really anything from this band
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWhDbkTmJHA&ab_channel=fery2
There’s a deep cut from the Vater WCS vault.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKPQNdxTnKE
Nice.
Love the Max’s at KC version. I think the drummer got into Lou’s dexoxys.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41Fnx8FnGoE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_rB4v75jqU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dXoc5jbxnI
/s
Because this has never backfired for the Nye Mets before:
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35003717/mets-deal-edwin-diaz-deferred-payments-2042
Glad I got to see these guys live. Hope I get to do it again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u3RMa9uaqw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUMqKllGAUY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP58YQ1SAcM
For awesome admirers of alliteration
https://youtu.be/kyquqw6GeXk
Love the new banner pic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3HaZBlt7TA
One of the happier crucifixion songs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJUhlRoBL8M
I’ve never listened to this song before but based on the title I assume it’s a pretty hopeful tune.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1On-ZHfTWOo
This one goes out to all the K-pop stans who ushered in a brighter future by fucking with the Tulsa rally.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LA7k7PwAqo
Let’s double this up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdZLi9oWNZg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVM1nUmDHHc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBWHMK9yvkM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGMwmY_RaRI
Optimism from way back in the 80s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OO9LloDSJo
Easiest double shot ever just sitting here like a hanging curveball that Houston stole the signs for.
Really, he’s got a lot of positive hopeful songs, but I’ll take this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fjg7N_mGaU&ab_channel=howardjonesmusic
I meant title, not artist.
Not the kind of title that a certain Houston baseball team stole via cheating, I’m talking about the song name.
Someone should report those cheating bastards.
All right fine I’ll do it myself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGlo9LzmOME
Ah. Captain Obvious shakes his head sadly.
Good stuff today and all week.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_Ld8JGv56E&ab_channel=folkarchivist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxt5IhEehME
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yltvymQlXxk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTo7gRIpLDY
Does wanting to be the very best count? (Also because hell’s frozen over, Ash Ketchum is Pokemon World Champion, so shout-out there.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg6CiPI6h2g
Sure!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Yam5uK6e-bQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CeO8I0cwQo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnJFhuOWgXg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qrriKcwvlY
I’d like to pay tribute here to my favorite vet. Miss you, buddy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzD6ORX2oU4
Me too.
Also, Dude.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf7DV0wEong&ab_channel=foofightersVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LceIOZvH7M
DOUBLE SHOT!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ1tBVtYOBc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXZ3CjaE4rM&ab_channel=Deuts