Plug In, Punk Out

[Stratos]

Question: I read SOMEWHERE the phrase... "Plug in and punk out" and it might have been followed with "this is cyberpunk" or maybe even "this is cybernet".

I like the phrasing and want to use it for some lyrics on the title track of the CyberNet Soundtrack... but I need to know where I read this so I can ask permissions & properly credit the original author.

Please help!

Thanks!

btw: I've recently read the OGL CyberNet rulebook, Signs & Portents #4, and Neuromancer (by Gibson) as inspirational source material... so the phrase could have come from any of those sources.

 

[psyclonejack]

Looking forward to your work on the Soundtrack.

You should check out burning Chrome by Gibson. Its a collection of Short stories so you will be able to pick it up and put it down, but that will give you a feel of 'Punk as well. I will start looking for your phrase and let you know what I come up with . . .

Psyjack

 

[Stratos]

Thanks Jack!

* Stratos

 

[LoneStranger]

I prefer the phrase "Listen up you primitive screwheads" better but that's just me.

BTW that line is from a cyberpunk book if memory serves.

 

[Mongoose Gar]

"Listen Up You Primitive Screwheads" was the title of a GM's guide for Cyberpunk 2020.

"Plug in, Punk out" isn't ringing my Gibson alarm...

 

[Stratos]

Yes... I've now found in my notes that the phrase is "Plug in and Punk out (This is cyberpunk)". Therefore, I'm assuming it's not CyberNet related. Also, I re-read the introductory chapters of Neuromancer last evening (because other clues suggested that might be where I found it) and came up dry. I'm going to assume that it's ok for me to use as a song title & lyrics... and hope no one gets offended. I'll use this open forum as my plea for rights & ownership.

Thanks!

* Stratos

 

[Mongoose Gar]

I just googled the string "Plug in and Punk out" and got no hits, so it seems you're safe enough.

 

[Payote]

Id like to add to the Referance material list. Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson is great and I also enjoyed Wyrm by Mark Sabi.

 

[slingbld]

Yes... I've now found in my notes that the phrase is "Plug in and Punk out (This is cyberpunk)". Therefore, I'm assuming it's not CyberNet related. Also, I re-read the introductory chapters of Neuromancer last evening (because other clues suggested that might be where I found it) and came up dry. I'm going to assume that it's ok for me to use as a song title & lyrics... and hope no one gets offended. I'll use this open forum as my plea for rights & ownership.

Thanks!

* Stratos

Take a peak at Billy Idol's album "Cyberpunk"

I think it's stated on his sleave or in one of the songs. I can't help but think it's also in a Cyberpunk book somewhere.....

 

[Stratos]

Take a peak at Billy Idol's album "Cyberpunk"

I think it's stated on his sleave or in one of the songs. I can't help but think it's also in a Cyberpunk book somewhere.....

It might be... I dunno.

Anyhow, the opening song for the upcoming soundtrack is an instrumental titled... 'Plug In `N Punk Out [This is CyberNet]'.

It's a nice little opener.

- Stratos

 

[Lt. BillyC]

Just wait until you guys hear this record! It's FANTASIC!

Anyway, Plug In 'N Punk Out is my favorite Track and Title. It just screams Sci-fi/Cyberpunk.

'til next time...
CF

 

[Stratos]

Just wait until you guys hear this record! It's FANTASIC!

Anyway, Plug In 'N Punk Out is my favorite Track and Title. It just screams Sci-fi/Cyberpunk.

'til next time...
CF

Oh geez! And this guy hasn't even heard the *final* version yet!

FYI: Capt. Futura is one of the album's producers and we co-wrote the upcoming indie horror film album too (that'll be made available with the purchase of the CyberNet soundtrack)!

- Stratos