@Sealingpond5 - Ah, I couldnât agree more! That song really manages to stand out in how it takes you through different areas of the universe, from Venus to Mars, through the Milky Way, and about an Aurora Borealis, etc. The way they describe the trip gives you a taste of how much fun interstellar travel would be with them. 
I heard the part saying, âThey got music in their solar system,â and instantly thought, âHello, Solar System, in case you didnât know, these are earbuds, this is a music playlist, and this is the song that needs to be at the top of yours. Enjoy!â 
@LDFM - All good, Iâm on the path to learning more about Stargirl, so I went the space-focused path, too. But your choices certainly didnât disappoint this week, thatâs for sure - John Williams really knows how to skillfully express the perils of traveling through some portions of space⊠itâs not all pretty planets and stars, but asteroid fields to dodge your way through, as well! I like how heâs able to simultaneously make the trip both scary and thrilling at the same time. âLeft Adriftâ is a new one for me, though, and is startlingly beautiful and haunting, bringing to mind that feeling of awe and wariness that the ocean does - both it, and space are a wonder to gaze at, but with that beauty comes danger one must adjust accordingly to.
@Pow-Pow - A wonderful song by Natasha Bedingfield, and a fantastic explanation for the choice! The transition between the two existences is an interesting one to think about. When speaking to my younger relatives, for example, theyâll basically tell me that staring at their phone is them living their best lives now, so Iâm curious if theyâd pick up on what you mentioned upon watching the first episode, lol. The songâs definitely a great representation of the concept, however, I agree. It provides a breath of fresh air and hope with the fact that the of our books are still unwritten. We decide whatâs added to the empty pages! 
âJust a Little Girlâ does an equally good job showing the conflict mentioned, as well! The beginning starting out as it does, sounding more like a childrenâs nursery rhyme might, provides the perfect foundation for the heavier portion where she goes into establishing that sheâs not just her parentsâ daughter, but her own person who has a lot to contribute to the world, and more to offer than people might think. I love the combination of songs youâve shared!
@Reaganfan78 - Youâre always welcome! Thank you, too, for the shout out in the check-in thread - I have to decide on a book to recommend (decisions, decisions⊠
), so Iâll respond on there soon!
As for your songs, my goodness, that first oneâs patriotic! 
I love how it makes you want to salute, and attend a parade - I couldnât imagine a more fitting song on your list for the concept of stars and stripes, definitely. The guitar in âOnly in Americaâ is absolutely addicting, as well, leaving your toe tapping long after the song ends. The lyrics do such a superb job representing the often mentioned concept of reaching for the stars, and indeed, as you lead into with âBorn to Fly,â becoming a hero, and a role model for many a fan. 
As a lover of that Backstreet Boys song, excuse me while I swoon a bit⊠
Annd, moving on from said swooning, itâs wonderful hearing LeAnn Rimes! Itâs been a while since Iâve had the chance to listen to her music, so thatâs be a joy to listen to. Itâs such an inspiring piece, and really transitions well into the sweet tribute you shared for Geoff Johnsâ sister. Aww, so heartfelt and loving a song is definitely a good touch, and a great pick for the reason in mind. Itâs great to see how many emotions you were able fit into one group of songs submitted - you covered everything, from the somber to the inspiring, and did so excellently! 
@ajm08g - I canât believe I forgot about Interstellar - Hans Zimmer did such a good job with that movie, as expected, and while that songâs a tear-jerker for me in that movie due to its plot, I like how you applied it to Stargirl in an entirely different way. Completely understand what you mean by the mystery and intrigue present in it⊠the crescendo that it has toward the middle of the song makes you feel as if whatâs about to happen might be overwhelming, but itâs going to make for one heck of a wild, breathtaking, and awe-inspiring ride to try and hold on the reigns through. 
Coldplay knows just how to make all the stars shine brighter with their music, donât they? Iâm always bowled over by how beautiful their songs are, and that oneâs a good example of why⊠if you werenât floating before, you certainly are closer to the sky after listening to it! 
Iâve never seen âRalph Breaks the Internet,â though, but am very aware of âWreck-It Ralph,â so that song still gives all the right fuzzies (poor guy canât catch a break can he? Time to put that on my watch list for the week ), lol. Based on the first movie, especially, I wholeheartedly agree with your explanation, and love the feeling of comfort Imagine Dragons manages to give to the topic (they make being a zero not feel so bad, lol).
@TravisMorgan - Yay! Always a pleasure to listen to No Doubt, and based on what Iâve heard of the premiere, that song fits the overall feel of the show perfectly! It being such a upbeat, feel good song, and including some of those more otherworldly tones heard at certain parts would make it a great add for the general idea of space, along with applying to the showâs lead character. 
âChildren of the Sunâ is a delight and a half, too, with a fantastic video to accompany the singerâs expressive performance! Even without the visuals, the combination of his voice and the instruments is so well done that a good long listen to it with closed eyes makes itâs easy to imagine oneâs feet lifting off the ground, so yours is a truly a celestial set of choices worth putting (and keeping) on repeat!
@Razzzcat - Hey there! And thank you for the kind words! I gave the sore fingers and arms a break for the muscle memory to take hold, but itâs a short-lived one. Theyâre comforted by the fact that their pain is shared, though, so thatâs a positive. I hope the song in your head has been replaced by something more palatable since then - Iâm sorry!
Ear candy doesnât even come close to describing the loveliness that is âKelly Watch the Starsâ Iâm unfamiliar with them, so I looked up the band and got a kick out of the genre being called âspace pop,â and âchilloutâ music - couldnât think of a better set of genres for a theme like this! And I love the chill out portion⊠it reminds me of some of the releases they play on Adult Swim on Sat nights, and epitomizes the good times that are obligation-free Saturdays, lol.
As for âGamma Ray,â with a name like that, who can disapprove? Plus, someone floated right off into space in that video, so itâs perfect. The appeal of fringe is undeniable, too⊠I like that itâs not only magnetic in how it makes you want to wear some, but in how it makes you like watching other people war it. Itâs the shimmy, I tell you, lol. And I can get behind âPromise of a New Day,â for multiple reasons, but one of the main ones that stands out for me is the amount of happiness the premiere of Stargirl has resulted in. With all thatâs been happening in the world, seeing all of the great feedback and excitement definitely equates to a promise of a new day for me.
We all need more jazz days, by the way, so thank you for inspiring one for me! I love how songs like that create visuals for the mind with their sound. In this case, for me, I can see the glow of the moon in my mindâs eye just from listening to it. Itâs perfect⊠and so pretty! 
(lol nothing like a rash, though! )
@DeSade-acolyte - You know, I wouldâve never thought about examining her costume in such a way, but now that I go back to look at it, I see what you mean (thank you for giving me one of those ever so enjoyable âmind blownâ moments - I never pay attention to costume details, so I miss out on cool things like that )! Choosing to address the theme from a psychological perspective, and so deftly doing so from so many directions really helps establish how multi-layered, and interesting a character she is.
What stands out most to me is how much is contradictory in this list of songs - not in a bad way, but, a fascinating one - for example, âEarthquake Songâ is already tackled in an unexpectedly buoyant way instrumentally, but the sound of the two singersâ voices adds a double dose of the same abrupt effect. Likewise, âDie Young Stay Prettyâ has a way of making a person have to come to terms with their own mortality in something of a discordant way⊠the song gives off the impression that everythingâs going to be okay (granted, thereâs the early death part, but thatâll be okay in the end, too!). I think both do a good job showing what you described about her having to exist within a contradictory space, being a SoCal person inside but a person residing on Nebraska on the outside, and the internal conflict thatâd lead to. All of that seems to culminate well in âMasquerade,â too.
That version of L.A. Woman adds a nice kick to everything, though, making the listener aware of the danger that comes with her powers - that sheâs a force for good, but sheâs also not the one to cross! Also reminds me of âAfter Dark,â by Tito & Tarantula from From Dusk Till Dawn, interestingly enough. 
Ah, but The Rocky Horror Show is another one we canât go wrong with choosing from. The pianist in that piece massages the soul, and those singing? Oh, what can be said about the talent that emanates from the speakers there? That songâs amazing⊠a splendid, thought-provoking ending to an already well-crafted set of choices!
@McEddard - Aww, your songâs doing double duty this week, from the sound of it, and my interest was definitely piqued by your song. Itâs so good! You can hear the yearning in it, and the singerâs love for California in so palpable a way that I can imagine that being listened to on the way to Nebraska, and the sigh and looking out of the window itâd cause as the heartache sets in. The mention of stars is icing on the cake for this wonderful choice!
@patterson65.37405 - Ooh, that songâs a beauty, and Iâm already loving itâs overall atmosphere. It makes you think of the older crime-fighting or detective shows, so I can understand why itâs a popular choice for things like Pulp Fiction - I like where your mind went with that choice, and enjoy your focusing on her as a crime fighter bringing good into the world, almost like a cosmic pursuit of justice!
@KingOfTheWickerPeople - Yes! Along with my just liking the song, youâre right, weâd be remiss not to mention âAll-Star.â There are so many ways that the title and its lyrics, on their own, can fit, both for the topic of space, and because Stargirlâs our shooting star of the week, for sure! Iâve had the hardest time getting this song out of my head since they started featuring it in a commercial thatâs been playing, so I consider your mentioning it to the list to be a match made in the stars. Thank you for adding it!
@TheRosses - So glad to see so many video game songs mentioned in your list⊠if thereâs ever a set of songs that deserves close attention, itâs those made for video games. Theyâre always gorgeous, and well done. 
And alas, it looks like weâre on the same wavelength with âSpace Oddity,â which Iâm pretty excited about! Have also been listening to a lot of One Republic, so âCounting Starsâ has been on my radar often this past week, and I like the connection youâve made between it, and this show.
âPlanet Claireâ looks like it was done by the B-52s, too, so theyâll get a double mention, and with how lovely that song is, I can understand why! But, I see âRevolution Earthâ as one of their songs instead of âPlanet Earthâ - was that what you meant by the first one? And while Iâll also choose one, do you have a favorite song from Star Fox, in general?
Thank you for the wide-ranging set of songs to listen through this week, everyone! And for those of you whoâll be checking out Episode 02 of Stargirl soon, happy watching! 
Enjoy!
(Im also using this video, because MORE FRINGE!! 
Youâre welcome.
