Manchester's Airship claim they've been locked in their rehearsal studios (only let out for gigs - including support slots with Biffy Clyro and Editors - and recording sessions) since they formed in 2008. With a debut album Stuck In This Ocean now due out on September 5 the isolationism has been worth it, though that hasn't stopped them starring at the stars - or man's attempts to 'touch the face of God' more specifically. Marking the end of an era after Atlantis returned to Earth for the last time on July 21, here is Airship's playlist to mark the Space Shuttle's last flight.
Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy (soundtrack) - Journey Of The Sorcerer
"This is the ultimate space story for the band. For most of us this is our favorite film."
Brian Eno - An Ending Ascent
"One of the most incredible six minutes of sound ever."
Working for a Nuclear Free City - Rocket
"A song for when you want to escape, on a rocket, and fly away forever."
Spiritualized - Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space
"We first heard this song from the film Vanilla Sky and fell in love with them immediately. We thought this is quite an apt title also."
Smashing Pumpkins - Space Boy
"One of our favourite bands at their most tender."
Air - Space Maker
"This song could soundtrack anytime or place in your life... especially if you had the capability to go and walk on the moon."
David Bowie - Space Oddity
"Ground control to Major Tom..."
Foo Fighters - Enough Space
"This song is for a different kind of space. For when you're feeling a tad trapped."
Lemon Jelly - Space Walk
"Makes you feel like you're walking in space. Literally."
The Flaming Lips - Vein of Stars
"They are an incredible band, this song makes you feel like you're at the center of the universe."
Head to Myspace.com/airshiptheband for more on Airship, plus here's a remix of one of their songs.
Airship - Kids (Thinnen Remix) by AIRSHIP
11:42 AM | 03/08/2011
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