sagan would be sick if he were to hear the personification of god attributed to him in this song. he believed 'god' is the set of universal natural laws which require the same amount of prayer as gravity.
I think Carl would have seen that theme in the song/video but would have understood the irony that was being conveyed... apparently you missed it .. that's what's cool about this medium, people form different interpetations - thanks for watching
People, please listen to and think about the entirety of the song before assuming this to be some sort of attempt at aligning the divine with science...
Miracle? If you watched Cosmos, you might see things in a little different context. Lucky for you, Cosmos just sarted running on the Science Channel again.
BTW, I spoke with my friend, a TV-science guy, and he too thought the lyrics expressed staunchly pro-religious sentiments. Oops.
I would rather that it be more overtly obvious in its meaning. Your imagery does clarify the lyrics somewhat. I think i know where you're coming from, but can understand why most people think the song is very pro-religion.
Hey there. Looks like you used one of my photos in your video. Feel free to check out my one of a kind Saga videos shot in Carl's adopted town of Ithaca, NY.
I can't believe how few hits this has!
tehjow 1 year ago
Religiouse is another interesting group of people... o_O )))
TZMRussia 1 year ago
Monkeys.
Ad1v 2 years ago
sagan would be sick if he were to hear the personification of god attributed to him in this song. he believed 'god' is the set of universal natural laws which require the same amount of prayer as gravity.
anglaismoyen 2 years ago 10
I think Carl would have seen that theme in the song/video but would have understood the irony that was being conveyed... apparently you missed it .. that's what's cool about this medium, people form different interpetations - thanks for watching
LuckyFokker 2 years ago
well that's what i got i suppose. it sounded like blatant worhsipping to me, lol.
anglaismoyen 2 years ago
@anglaismoyen
Hero worship is harmless, if 2 points are adhered to:
1) You choose well.
2) It doesn't keep you from making the world a better place. IE., one's hero didn't finish the job- there's still work to do.
SaganAppreciationSoc 2 years ago
Irony indeed. I think Carl would have approved...
People, please listen to and think about the entirety of the song before assuming this to be some sort of attempt at aligning the divine with science...
twothlesswonder 2 years ago
I'd like to hear this slower extended version done with Vera and Katie.
SaganAppreciationSoc 3 years ago
If it's only us, it's a waste? That's a pretty poor attitude about being such a miraculous accident. No?
htoromjr 4 years ago
If you knew Carl Sagan you would know why that line is in the song
LuckyFokker 4 years ago
Miracle? If you watched Cosmos, you might see things in a little different context. Lucky for you, Cosmos just sarted running on the Science Channel again.
BTW, I spoke with my friend, a TV-science guy, and he too thought the lyrics expressed staunchly pro-religious sentiments. Oops.
SaganAppreciationSoc 4 years ago
Staunchly religious? It's not what I was going for but that's what's cool about music, you can have your own interpretation
LuckyFokker 4 years ago
I would rather that it be more overtly obvious in its meaning. Your imagery does clarify the lyrics somewhat. I think i know where you're coming from, but can understand why most people think the song is very pro-religion.
SaganAppreciationSoc 4 years ago
I believe that is a reference to the old "if there's no other life out there, it's an awful waste of space".
SaganAppreciationSoc 4 years ago
Wonderful and clever.
If it's only us, it sure would be a waste.
nagaslrac 4 years ago
What hardware and software did you use to create this?
SardonicusRexx 4 years ago
Well Made. Gotta love Carl
VendettaVV 4 years ago
Hey there. Looks like you used one of my photos in your video. Feel free to check out my one of a kind Saga videos shot in Carl's adopted town of Ithaca, NY.
SardonicusRexx 4 years ago
This artist is now available on iTunes worldwide! search for "Sagan Song" by Generation Gap
Danguskincaid 4 years ago