Marilyn Manson, of course, (super)naturally ups the inherent creepiness of the song’s melody and lyrics to uncomfortable levels that only he can pull off. Taken out of a satirical context, the song is a major bummer, which is no doubt what prompted covers of it by sardonic UK alt-rock stars the Manic Street Preachers, as well as D.C. How many of you 80s and 90s kids out there remember this gem.
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The song, “Suicide Is Painless” by composer Johnny Mandel, actually plays a major role in the movie M*A*S*H, outlaw filmmaker Robert Altman’s searing big-screen 1970 black comedy on which the show was based. Heres the first song from our new EP 'TV Time Warp: Vol 1'. That the familiar instrumental M*A*S*H theme has lyrics may come as a surprise to fans of the TV series. “Suicide Is Painless (M*A*S*H) – Marilyn Manson Only two bands have been awarded the honor of reimagining Danny Elfman’s iconic theme music, though: Sonic Youth, whose Simpsons cover runs during the 1996 episode “Homerpalooza ” and Green Day, whose brat-punk blast-off take accompanies the end credits of 2007’s The Simpsons Movie.ģ. Over the course of more than a quarter-century, The Simpsons has featured literally dozens of top-ticket rock stars both providing vocal cameos and performing on the show, from Michael Jackson to Metallica. Then ask yourself: which of those two groups would you more trust to pilot you through a high-risk, death-at-every-turn espionage adventure?
Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo steps away from the mic and allows his fellow Cowboys From Hell-in particular the late, great guitar sorcerer Dimebag Darrell-to run wild through a rip-roaring take on the thrilling and suspenseful instrumental opening music from the classic 1960s-’70s spy series.Ĭompare and contrast Pantera’s “Mission: Impossible” to the version put out by U2’s rhythm section, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, for the 1996 Tom Cruise movie redo of the show.