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28 Sep 11
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Filk is a musical culture, genre, and community tied to science fiction/fantasy fandom
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active since the early 1950s
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primarily since the mid-1970s.
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no consensus definition of filk.
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origins of filk in science fiction conventions
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social-network aspect of filking
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filk is a form of music created from within science fiction and fantasy fandom,
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filking overlaps with the singing and music performed by participants in the Society for Creative Anachronism or at LARPs.
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does not imply that all song parodies are considered filk music, nor does it imply that all filk songs are parodies
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folk-culture roots of filk
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plurality of filk is rooted firmly in acoustic-instrument folk music
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rock, a cappella vocal groups, or other styles
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advantages to acoustic-vocal soloists and small groups
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range of topics in filk songs
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specific works in science fiction, fantasy, or speculative fiction.
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about science, fantasy, computers, technology in general, or values related to technological change
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culture of fandom, including filk itself
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humorous while others treat their subjects seriously
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20 Jun 10
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08 Jul 09
Tim WalkerThis is the first I've ever heard of "sci-fi folk" music - think I'll have to investigate further...
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31 May 09
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30 Dec 07
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17 Oct 06
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