A filk song is a term from science fiction fandom. It is basically a science FIction foLK song. Most, but not all, arevabout science fiction or fandom, and many of them use classical folk tunes. For example, another John Brunner song, titled Obscenesleeves is set to the tune of Greensleeves.
What’s a filk song?
A filk song is a term from science fiction fandom. It is basically a science FIction foLK song. Most, but not all, arevabout science fiction or fandom, and many of them use classical folk tunes. For example, another John Brunner song, titled Obscenesleeves is set to the tune of Greensleeves.
You can find a fuller explanation at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filk_music
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