The Psyche Rock of Futurama - VIDEO

November 14th, 2007 | Category: Adult Swim

And now, from the ‘Gee, You Really Can memorize Something New Everyday’ office…

I am probably one of the millions who has watched each Futurama episode seven billion times both on FOX and when they arised on Adult Swim. I am probably additionally one of the millions whose done a little krumping everytime the theme song came on. During all that day I thought that it was an original composition from someone like Christopher Tyng, who did the music for the show (read the credits sometime, citizens!).

Who knew the theme was inspired by a song written by a pioneer of electronic music (I’m certain many of you did, but bare with me)? Someone from the website Tool Cool For School did and was able to find an original

copy of the song on the infosuperhighwaynet. It’s from composer Pierre Henry and the song, which came out in 1967, is called ‘Psyche Rock’. As you watch the video that goes along with the tune (seen after the jump) you will certainly be able to notice the similarities amidst it and the Futurama theme. whether not, I have included another video with the theme that plays by the end credits of the show (I couldn’t find any opening credit video for some reason).

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Original post by Richard Keller