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The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (w/MD)
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Collab for the CBC Time Travel Challenge - 9/28/2013 - - Pls see "full song info" for about the song info ;)
rock acoustic funk jazz ambient blues synth groove instrumentals keys pads
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Welcome to my music pages. Look around and I hope you'll find something that you like.
Being able to play and enjoy music is a gift that's often taken for granted. This music is a mixture of my own creations, along with some collaborations with others.
Song Info
Genre
Podcasts • Music Talk
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Peak #3
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Mike Bennett & Michael Duran
Rights
@MB2K13
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December 17, 2021
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MP3 8.2 MB • 256 kbps • 4:29
Character
Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
Positivity
dark, sad, angry
happy
Appeal
unique
radio-friendly
Story behind the song
Music performed by Mike Bennett & Michael Duran Guitars, Synths, Bass, Percussion, FX “If you've done 6 impossible things this morning, why not round it off with breakfast at Milliways, the Restaurant at the End of the Universe? ...and the Universe, ... will explode later for your pleasure.” The Hitchhiker's Guide theme music adapted from "Journey of the Sorcerer" by Bernie Leadon from The 1975 Eagles album "One of These Nights". Voice clips from the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Episode 5, first Broadcast on BBC Two, February 2nd 1981. Garkbit (Head Waiter): Jack May Arthur Dent: Simon Jones Zaphod Beeblebrox: Mark Wing-Davey Trillian: Sandra Dickinson Outro voice clip Eddie the Shipboard Computer: Tom Lennon, from the 2005 movie version. After an initial period of confusion, the four travellers find they have been transported forward in time to just before the end of the universe. They are in Milliways, the Restaurant at the End of the Universe, which was built on the ruins of Magrathea. So, as Arthur says, they have travelled through time but not through space. Waiting for them is Marvin the depressed robot, who they left on Magrathea millions of years ago. He's now an attendant at the car park, and still depressed. Just before the universe ends, Zaphod and Ford get Marvin to help them steal a supercool all-black spaceship, which turns out to be a "Sun Dive" stunt ship, the property of a very loud rock band called Disaster Area. The episode ends in a cliff-hanger as the black ship is about to start a dive into the sun of Kakrafoon.
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AlexisPatrick
Jul 05, 2020
Great idea and creativity. Fantastic story. Very unusual.
Dr. Bob's Jazz - Benefit Boppin' Quartet - JBBQ
Oct 21, 2013
Highly creative, Mike and Michael!! You have more than accomplished your music objectives in this tune. The story told is most entertaining as well as the classic musicianship displayed to "illustrate" the story line explained in the song's information. This was an excellent song for the CBC Time Travel September 2013 Song Challenge.
Musan Dera
Oct 16, 2013
How did you come to this, Mike? A restaurant out of space and time? As far as I assume you don't need food there at all, because you are only spirit (but nobody is 100%sure of it). Very catchy music and talking voices here and a original way of ending. I really enjoyed the surprises everywhere.
Pocket Reference
Oct 12, 2013
clever, creative musical treat. I wasnt expecting to find it in the music/talk section, but was undoubtably a good find. Well done, bravo and so on, a killer cut
Sounds by Ramolly
Oct 07, 2013
very creative, way to mix it up, step on the gas, don't want to be late for the reservations
Joe Hill
Sep 30, 2013
Very entertaining offering from "M & M" music! So who speaks with that accent? LOL!
Oddger
Sep 30, 2013
That restaurant sounds amazing! I am not sure what they serve, but I am sure their dinner music is top class! Very creative and a great patchwork of styles of very well played instruments. Great groove and well produced also!
The Smivets
Sep 30, 2013
Oh brilliant!! I was a resident of Islington in the early 80s (er.. obviously I travelled back in time to do this... ahem) and was familiar with many of the names and locations in the books (I even had a flat over a newsagents called "H. Dent" and always wondered) and was of course a major fan of HHGTTG. Outstanding piece of psychedelic grooving you men :D
Gone4
Sep 30, 2013
That was a lot of fun! A very clever track and very creative!!
Carlo D'Anna
Sep 29, 2013
One of my favs! Great tune with a awesome psychedelic feel. Wonderful!!
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Sep 29, 2013
Really clever use of, well, everything. I really like the kinda of funkiness about this one. Far out and humorous intro...Well done as usual guys...Always interesting stuff from you two. PS- I like to title too. Like I said, everything -
Dollar Bill and the Unmentionables
Sep 29, 2013
I'm a giant D. Adams fan, so I was stoked just from the title. The music captures the sci-fi feel from those original broadcasts perfectly but with an updated twist. A great combo of talents here guys!
Mikejazz
Sep 29, 2013
Amusing cinematic intro followed by a solid rock groove topped with synth fireworks and spacy effects. This is coming from the future surely. Brilliant collab work from the genious Mikes D and B.
gabe stenziano
Sep 29, 2013
the M&M boys do it again! wild stuff. so well put together and performed. nice work guys.
Rodrica Rudge
Sep 29, 2013
Great concept and brilliantly executed! A very full and exciting composition - love the arrangement. A lot going on - a real feast for the senses!
DOOMTRAINmusic
Sep 29, 2013
Very Indian feel to the intro, love the narrative !! Another BRILLIANT track from the Fender man !!!
spinaceto
Sep 29, 2013
Mike & Mike you got the right inspiration and performance with this one!!! How I digged into all those Fx´s, synths and stuff you both masterfully mixed togehter....it is simply amazing and captivating......well done guys, well done....WOW what a travel in the music universe!! Peace my friends!! :)
Pinecats
Sep 28, 2013
wow..this is truly Far Out! All those clips...those wild Fx, the cool playing...drips with creativity. You guys are dangerous together! Nice post for the challenge!
Ken Sacco
Sep 28, 2013
Awesome guys! i love it
Bob Forbes
Sep 28, 2013
"Restaurant At The End Of The Universe" - right on Mike! Got to be at least one there ;^)) If not, we'd have to turn around ;^)) Great concept surrounded by fantastic guitar and other inventive ideas! Enjoyable listen!!