PSB's uniquely spell-binding live AV Transmissions see them weave samples from old public information films, archive footage and propaganda material around live drums, guitar, banjo and electronics - beaming our past back at us through vintage TV sets and state of the art modern video projection devices.
PSB released debut single, ROYGBIV, to the masses in March 2012. The single won the Rebel Playlist on BBC 6 Music (the first of the band's 4 victories in the publicly-voted Rebel Playlist in 2012!) and was on the receiving end of a 5* review in Artrocker magazine.
Next came The War Room EP in May 2012. The EP included BBC 6 Music favourites Spitfire and London Can Take It, both of which became mainstays on the daytime playlist, as well as receiving multiple plays on XFM, BBC Radio 2, & Absolute Music. Live sessions with Gideon Coe (6 Music) & John Kennedy (XFM) followed. The War Room received 'CD of the Week' in the Independent on Sunday and has sold over 40,000 copies to date.
Fresh from the success of The War Room EP, Public Service Broadcasting set their sights on the summit of Everest which was swiftly followed by single Signal 30 (link) which preceded their hit debut album Inform - Educate - Entertain (May 2013). The album received rave reviews from fans and critics alike and firmly established the band.
J. Willgoose, Esq. and drumming companion Wrigglesworth have teamed up with Studio Canal Plus to adapt the 1953 feature-length documentary ‘The Conquest of Everest'. The stunning film was shot by expedition member George Lowe, and recounts Hillary, Tenzing et al’s successful ascent of the tallest mountain in the world.
In 2015 PSB followed up on this success with another critically-acclaimed album The Race For Space which they launched in February 2015 at 2 special shows at the National Space Centre – the album went on to chart at #11 in the UK album charts and spent a further 4 weeks in the Top 40, selling over 50k copies in it's first 5 months. Singles taken from the album include Gagarin, Go! and The Other Side. The band have since been on a globe-trotting tour promoting the record with tours in Australia, New Zealand, North America & Europe - including a sold-out UK tour finishing at The Roundhouse in London. Brixton Academy is next on their hit list – a very special show is planned for 29 November 2015
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Go!
Public Service Broadcasting Lyrics
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It's grown quite quiet here in Mission Control
A few moments ago flight director Gene Kranz requested that everyone sit down
Get prepared for events that are coming
And he closed with a remark of good luck to all of you
12 minutes now until ignition for powered descent
Everything's still looking very good at this point
OK, all flight controllers go-no-go for powered descent
Retro? Go
FIDO? Go
Guidance? Go
Control? Go
TELCOM? Go
GNC? Go
EECOM? Go
Surgeon? Go
CAPCOM we're go for powered descent
We're off to a good start, play it cool
OK, all flight controllers, I'm going around the horn
OK
Retro? Go
FIDO? Go
Guidance? Go
Control? Go
TELCOM? Go
GNC? Go
EECOM? Go
Surgeon? Go
Retro? Go
FIDO? Go
Guidance? Go
Control? Go
TELCOM? Go
GNC? Go
EECOM? Go
Surgeon? Go
CAPCOM we're go for landing
OK everybody lets hang tight, look for the landing radar
75 feet, Down a half
12 02 alarm
60 seconds
We're, we're GO on that, Flight
We're GO on that alarm?
30 feet down, 2 and a half
It's, If it doesn't recur, we'll be GO
30 seconds
12 01
12 01
Roger, 12 01 alarm
12 01 alarm
Same type, we're GO, Flight
Ok, we're go
We've had shutdown
Houston, Tranquility Base here, The Eagle has landed
OK, keep the chatter down in this room
T1, standby for T1
Stay-no-stay all flight controllers:
Retro? Stay
FIDO? Stay
Guidance? Stay
Control? Stay
TELCOM? Stay
GNC? Stay
EECOM? Stay
Surgeon? Stay
Retro? Go
FIDO? Go
Guidance? Go
Control? Go
TELCOM? Go
GNC? Go
EECOM? Go
Surgeon? Go
Retro? Go
FIDO? Go
Guidance? Go
Control? Go
Retro? Go
FIDO? Go
Guidance? Go
Control? Go
Go Go Go Go
The lyrics to "Go!" by Public Service Broadcasting are a recording of the audio communication between the Apollo 11 command center in Houston and the crew of the spacecraft as it made its final descent to the moon's surface. The song begins with the flight director Gene Kranz asking everyone to sit down and prepare for what is to come, acknowledging the gravity of the moment. He then launches into the "go-no-go" checks, where each member of the team reports that they are ready for the spacecraft to initiate its landing sequence. As the spacecraft descends, the lyrics detail the countdown and the various technical warnings and alarms that are issued, building tension until the final moments when the Eagle lands on the moon's surface and the team erupts into joyful applause.
This song is a powerful tribute to the incredible engineering and teamwork that made NASA's Apollo missions possible. The lyrics capture the seriousness and intensity of the mission, as well as the sense of excitement and relief when it was completed successfully. By using real audio recordings from the mission itself, Public Service Broadcasting brings a visceral sense of reality and authenticity to the song, making it a powerful tribute to one of humanity's greatest achievements.
Line by Line Meaning
This is Apollo Control at 102 hours into the flight of Apollo 11
Apollo Control is communicating that it has been 102 hours since the launch of Apollo 11
It's grown quite quiet here in Mission Control
There is an atmosphere of silence and seriousness in Mission Control
A few moments ago flight director Gene Kranz requested that everyone sit down
Flight director Gene Kranz requested that everyone sit down to prepare for the upcoming events
Get prepared for events that are coming
Prepare yourself for the events that are about to happen
And he closed with a remark of good luck to all of you
Gene Kranz ended his statement with a phrase wishing everyone good luck
12 minutes now until ignition for powered descent
There are twelve minutes remaining before the ignition for powered descent
Everything's still looking very good at this point
Things are still on track and under control
OK, all flight controllers go-no-go for powered descent
All flight controllers are being asked to give a 'go/no-go' decision for the powered descent
Retro? Go
Retro is giving a 'go' decision for the powered descent
FIDO? Go
FIDO is giving a 'go' decision for the powered descent
Guidance? Go
Guidance is giving a 'go' decision for the powered descent
Control? Go
Control is giving a 'go' decision for the powered descent
TELCOM? Go
TELCOM is giving a 'go' decision for the powered descent
GNC? Go
GNC is giving a 'go' decision for the powered descent
EECOM? Go
EECOM is giving a 'go' decision for the powered descent
Surgeon? Go
Surgeon is giving a 'go' decision for the powered descent
CAPCOM we're go for powered descent
CAPCOM confirms that the flight controllers have given a 'go' decision for the powered descent
We're off to a good start, play it cool
Things are going well so far, so everyone should remain calm and focused
OK, all flight controllers, I'm going around the horn
All flight controllers will be asked for their input again
Go Go Go Go
Everyone has finally given their 'go' decision for the powered descent
75 feet, Down a half
The Eagle is 75 feet from the surface and descending at a rate of half a foot per second
12 02 alarm
A 12 02 alarm has sounded, indicating a problem with the LM computer's ability to process data
We're, we're GO on that, Flight
That alarm is not a major problem and the flight can continue
We're GO on that alarm?
Is the alarm a major issue that should stop the mission?
30 feet down, 2 and a half
The Eagle is 30 feet from the surface and descending at a rate of 2.5 feet per second
It's, If it doesn't recur, we'll be GO
If the 12 02 alarm does not happen again, the mission can continue
12 01
An alarm has sounded, but the controllers are unsure of its significance
12 01
The same alarm has sounded again
Roger, 12 01 alarm
The controllers have acknowledged the alarm
Same type, we're GO, Flight
This alarm is of the same type as before and does not pose a major problem
Ok, we're go
The mission can continue
We've had shutdown
The descent engine has been shut down, and there is no longer any thrust
Houston, Tranquility Base here, The Eagle has landed
The Eagle has successfully touched down on the moon
T1, standby for T1
The crew is requesting the guidance officers to prepare for the next portion of the mission
Stay-no-stay all flight controllers:
All flight controllers are being asked if they want to stay or go back to Houston
Lyrics © Mute Song Limited
Written by: J. Willgoose Esq.
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@SimplyReg
As an old punk of 52 years of age, who stayed up as a little kid to watch this historic happening on TV, I think this track is fucking fantastic.
@Bill_Stranix
SimplyReg I'm not quite as old but I agree this track is fucking awesome.
@bigHCTID
SimplyReg I am the same age as you and also an old punk. Listen to "The Other Side" - it will transport you back to the last 60's sitting in your living room watching the first manned lunar orbit on TV and it will make you cry,
@97missholly
bigHCTID I'm only 18 but it makes my eyes water every time I listen to it!
@jacklord8354
SimplyReg I'm 53 and love this song.
@jjcon097
SimplyReg 53 here and absolutely love this!
@LavishButtocks
"okay, keep the chatter down in this room"
Literally just accomplished the impossible and still so damn professional. It's a testament to the entire Apollo program
@bigpine669
Brilliant comment. Exactly!
@cygil1
I think this moment inspired George Lucas.
@leatherneck818
Average age of NASA Mission Control.... 28 years old.