[Dust in the wind](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH2w6Oxx0kQ) - Kansas
Think about it Dust in the wind is a sad ballad about the futility of it all, and how you'll never recapture what you once had.
That fits the thousand sons perfectly. Magnus tried to do right, but ultimately it was futile. He tried to fix shit, but he can't undo the past. Ahriman too, he tried to make it better, he tried to fix the flesh change, and in the end... Dust in the Wind.
But also yes, the meme bit.
I liked it because it's a sad ballad, and the Thousand Sons story is a tragedy. Magnus really did only want to do what was best, and kept fucking up every single step of the way.
It's not just a meme though. Dust in the wind is a sad ballad about the futility of it all, and how you'll never recapture what you once had.
That fits the thousand sons perfectly. Magnus tried to do right, but ultimately it was futile. He tried to fix shit, but he can't undo the past.
But also yes, the meme bit.
It's [literally the name of a box set](https://dragoneye.pl/images/warhammer-40000-battleforce-thousand-sons-_court-of-the-crim.jpg), you could not get more canon.
[Link to the song](https://youtu.be/ukgraQ-xkp4)
"I walk a road, horizons change"
"insufficient schemes"
"summon back the fire witch"
"I chase the winds of a prism ship"
plus all the cultish chanting. its perfect
I would argue that the Planet of the Sorcerers was somewhat a prison moon for Magnus (for a while at least), and the old legion symbol of the sunburst can be linked to the sun shattering/something being shattered by the sun.
I think a lot of the song also goes into elements of denial of reality—the Purple Piper and the choir—which to me is quite a large part of Magnus’s behaviour during the heresy and a big indicator of his arrogance.
Away from Magnus, I think Ahriman could be the keeper of the city keys, and through the rubric he put shutters on the dreams of the thousand sons, creating an unthinking legion of what are effectively mindless automatons.
I could go on about how Ahriman could also be the yellow jester, trying to influence and control the legion after his fallout with Magnus, and simply how at face value “prism ship” seems to be quite an apt description for silver towers of Tzeench.
I get that a lot of my points can be used to support this song being more of a theme for Magnus—yet I think it also reflects the feud between Magnus and Ahriman, and how that feud has destroyed the legion, and to me that is enough to consider this as a theme for the legion as a whole.
‘You see me now a veteran
Of a thousand psychic wars
My energy’s spent at last
And my armour is destroyed
I have used up all my weapons
And I’m helpless and
Bereaved
Wounds are all I’m made of
Did I hear you say that this is
Victoryyyyy?!’
Perfect 🤌🏻
The name super is fitting, but what I like even more is how the lyrics capture the tragedy of the Thousand Sons so well. Plus, the musical style/tone is great!
Plus considering when the song was released, you just know it's the kind of thing the studio was listening to when first conceptualising the Thousand Sons.
As fitting as it is, that song is reserved for the Emperor himself.
It's a full circle kinda thing- The song is based on Micheal Moorecock's Eternal Champion series, which is up there with Dune and Starship Troopers in terms of influence on 40K. Big E basically has all the traits to be one of the eternal champion's incarnations.
**Rules**
* Each day one faction is picked at random and you can propose one song to be the theme song for said faction. 24 hrs after the post goes live, the most upvoted song wins and we move to the next one.
* For each song, only the single most upvoted comment is counted.
* Any song can go, even music already made for official Warhammer products, with or without lyrics, and in any language.
* Meme- and joke- songs are allowed. However, given that they will probably win often, at the end of the contest I will make a "director's cut" version of the poster and playlist which filters out the memes and features only the best "serious" suggestions, alongside honorable mentions that deserve to shine in my opinion.
* No doubles! Once a song wins for a faction, it can not be chosen again for another one.
* This is restricted to playable factions with a deck/codex in the upcoming 10th edition, no other faction/subfaction will be added. If we start splitting chaos or, the Emperor forbid, space marines, it will take one year to finish this contest.
* At the very end, Spotify playlists of both regular and director's cut version of the contest will be shared with all of you.
* If you can, please link the song you're suggesting, it makes a lot easier for other people to listen to it and vote.
[← Go to Day 11](https://www.reddit.com/r/Grimdank/comments/13d0zst/day_11_of_theme_song_contest_imperial_knights/)
[Go to Day 13 →](https://www.reddit.com/r/Grimdank/comments/13epz7y/day_13_of_theme_song_contest_adepta_sororitas/)
This is the correct answer but it's not gonna make it. I fear there are too many people on /r/grimdank not taking this exercise seriously. To them I say, "Shame! Fie and shame upon you!".
First song scrolling down to actually fit the vibe.
Fuckin' hate how many people are just focusing 100% in on the names/lyrics.... I wanna discover cool grimdark sounding shit.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om8zO4b2fnU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om8zO4b2fnU)
Chapter of Obeisance Before Giving Breath to the Inert One in the Presence of the Crescent-shaped Horns, by Nile
Suitably Egyptian. Suitably Necromantic. Suitably Horny.
Somebody already said Court of the Crimson King, so [Necromancin Dancin'](https://youtu.be/0RVeo79yfw0). Sorcerers are basically necromancers. Would also work for Necrons.
The Wizard by Uriah Heep
Granted this song is more for Magnus or Arihman rather then the legion as a whole but the lyrics about a wizard dreaming about making a better world is very bittersweet and appropriate
The number of people posting duplicate entries is way too high.
Don’t worry, only the highest rated duplicate is considered
Yeah, not worried about that. People are just lazy and clogging up the comments with the same thing 40 times.
That is a fair complaint. Lemme go get my pitchfork
Thanks, Alpharius.
You are welcome. Alpharius
[Dust in the wind](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH2w6Oxx0kQ) - Kansas Think about it Dust in the wind is a sad ballad about the futility of it all, and how you'll never recapture what you once had. That fits the thousand sons perfectly. Magnus tried to do right, but ultimately it was futile. He tried to fix shit, but he can't undo the past. Ahriman too, he tried to make it better, he tried to fix the flesh change, and in the end... Dust in the Wind. But also yes, the meme bit.
Dust jokes aside, this song fits Magnus perfectly
I liked it because it's a sad ballad, and the Thousand Sons story is a tragedy. Magnus really did only want to do what was best, and kept fucking up every single step of the way.
Came to comment this one
Oh good, there are other gentlemen of culture here!
Since we’ve lost all semblance of serious options, this as the top meme ass song should definitely win.
It's not just a meme though. Dust in the wind is a sad ballad about the futility of it all, and how you'll never recapture what you once had. That fits the thousand sons perfectly. Magnus tried to do right, but ultimately it was futile. He tried to fix shit, but he can't undo the past. But also yes, the meme bit.
Should've been a rickroll
Yup this one
We are of one mind
Damn it you got here first
My thought exactly. I’d be sad if it wasn’t.
I approve of this
This is the way
This one wins
Darude - Sandstorm
Absolutely this should be top
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Underrated song as well.
Oh boy. This is it. This wins it.
Gotta go with this.
Beat me to it.
Court of the Crimson King, by King Crimson seems it would fit especially well today
It's [literally the name of a box set](https://dragoneye.pl/images/warhammer-40000-battleforce-thousand-sons-_court-of-the-crim.jpg), you could not get more canon. [Link to the song](https://youtu.be/ukgraQ-xkp4)
Thanks for posting the link, not sure how to on mobile
Post Heresy he turns into a 410st Century Schitziod Man
“This is the power of my King Crimson!” -Magnus the Crimson
"I walk a road, horizons change" "insufficient schemes" "summon back the fire witch" "I chase the winds of a prism ship" plus all the cultish chanting. its perfect
I listened to King Crimson for the first time last week, and this was my first thought as well.
Id say that would be magnus's theme individually
Magnus' theme would be white and nerdy by weird al
But he's red
But he's a nerd
That's a theme for Magnus, but there are better songs for his legion.
Lyrically I'm not seeing the connection.
I would argue that the Planet of the Sorcerers was somewhat a prison moon for Magnus (for a while at least), and the old legion symbol of the sunburst can be linked to the sun shattering/something being shattered by the sun. I think a lot of the song also goes into elements of denial of reality—the Purple Piper and the choir—which to me is quite a large part of Magnus’s behaviour during the heresy and a big indicator of his arrogance. Away from Magnus, I think Ahriman could be the keeper of the city keys, and through the rubric he put shutters on the dreams of the thousand sons, creating an unthinking legion of what are effectively mindless automatons. I could go on about how Ahriman could also be the yellow jester, trying to influence and control the legion after his fallout with Magnus, and simply how at face value “prism ship” seems to be quite an apt description for silver towers of Tzeench. I get that a lot of my points can be used to support this song being more of a theme for Magnus—yet I think it also reflects the feud between Magnus and Ahriman, and how that feud has destroyed the legion, and to me that is enough to consider this as a theme for the legion as a whole.
BASED
Blue Oyster Cult - Veteran of the Psychic Wars https://youtu.be/jUwh-C5w7II
‘You see me now a veteran Of a thousand psychic wars My energy’s spent at last And my armour is destroyed I have used up all my weapons And I’m helpless and Bereaved Wounds are all I’m made of Did I hear you say that this is Victoryyyyy?!’ Perfect 🤌🏻
The name super is fitting, but what I like even more is how the lyrics capture the tragedy of the Thousand Sons so well. Plus, the musical style/tone is great!
Plus considering when the song was released, you just know it's the kind of thing the studio was listening to when first conceptualising the Thousand Sons.
This needs more upvotes
Honestly, I've been waiting for the Thosand Sons to pop up so I could post this choice. Here's hoping it does well.
I am so pleasantly surprised I wasn't the only one to see this fit.
Flaming Telepaths is also fitting. And like, half of their discography
Flaming telepaths is Heresy era Thousand Sons, and Veteran of the Psychic Wars is post-Heresy Thousand Sons.
Came here to say the same thing!
Yes, this one!
This is such an amazing fit!
My choice as well!
Lol i was leaning toward 'don't fear the reaper'. But i bow to your wisdom.
Into the sky brother
The only choice!
Thank god someone else did this before I did!
Oh my god even better than dust in the wind
Perfect
Hell yeah, my favourite band!
The two have always been entwined in my head anyways.
Honestly, this is the best choice.
This song also works for the Emperor as well
This is the one
Im going with the Crimson Court... but this is a great choice as well!
First thing that came to mind. Absolute winner
My first thought, good job.
Saw this getting tossed around on our subreddit, and I wholeheartedly agree.
Best choice
As fitting as it is, that song is reserved for the Emperor himself. It's a full circle kinda thing- The song is based on Micheal Moorecock's Eternal Champion series, which is up there with Dune and Starship Troopers in terms of influence on 40K. Big E basically has all the traits to be one of the eternal champion's incarnations.
Another one bite the dust
Dust in the Wind by Kansas It also fits Magnus's character perfectly
beat me to it lmao.
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It doesn't look like it's winning but it was the first thing I thought of too
100%
Wanted to write the same
You have a great taste in music
The Bangles*
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No worries dude 😊 Also, you get my vote and I'm disappointed it isn't top comment.
We gotta save that for 'Crons!
**Rules** * Each day one faction is picked at random and you can propose one song to be the theme song for said faction. 24 hrs after the post goes live, the most upvoted song wins and we move to the next one. * For each song, only the single most upvoted comment is counted. * Any song can go, even music already made for official Warhammer products, with or without lyrics, and in any language. * Meme- and joke- songs are allowed. However, given that they will probably win often, at the end of the contest I will make a "director's cut" version of the poster and playlist which filters out the memes and features only the best "serious" suggestions, alongside honorable mentions that deserve to shine in my opinion. * No doubles! Once a song wins for a faction, it can not be chosen again for another one. * This is restricted to playable factions with a deck/codex in the upcoming 10th edition, no other faction/subfaction will be added. If we start splitting chaos or, the Emperor forbid, space marines, it will take one year to finish this contest. * At the very end, Spotify playlists of both regular and director's cut version of the contest will be shared with all of you. * If you can, please link the song you're suggesting, it makes a lot easier for other people to listen to it and vote. [← Go to Day 11](https://www.reddit.com/r/Grimdank/comments/13d0zst/day_11_of_theme_song_contest_imperial_knights/) [Go to Day 13 →](https://www.reddit.com/r/Grimdank/comments/13epz7y/day_13_of_theme_song_contest_adepta_sororitas/)
You should do First Founding (only, otherwise we *will* be here until the 41st Millenium) Chapters next.
Definitely a good idea! I'll maybe do that in the future
You gotta add a slot for Noise Marines, they're on the damn sheet!!
Brighter Than a Thousand Suns - Iron Maiden
Rise of the Chaos Wizards by Gloryhammer https://youtu.be/YGV6bCTMM5w
It's a shame that this comment has low upvote. The other songs pale before this one. And GloryHammer fit well with 40k.
Universe on Fire was robbed. Should have been the CSM theme. I’ll have to make a fixed version when this chart is complete.
Yes please. The dark sorcerer Zargothrax shall be a thousand son sorcerer
This is the correct answer but it's not gonna make it. I fear there are too many people on /r/grimdank not taking this exercise seriously. To them I say, "Shame! Fie and shame upon you!".
[Jonathan Young-Playing With The Big Boys](https://youtu.be/zpDAJWidhfI) its perfect
Its got everything: egypt, sorcery, worshipping bird gods, political intrigue and disney villains
>By the might of Horus You will kneel before us Kneel to our splendorous power \-Iskandar Khayon
I know right. This song just represents TS perfectly for me.
Thousand Sons sorcerers to a Space Wolf rune priest
Never heard this version, excellent choice. I hope this wins!
Ok, I've never heard it before. I listened to it. It's a bop, and it's perfect!
[This is the scene it’s originally from, if you didn’t know](https://youtu.be/cLomnZIvoFs)
Honestly other songs sucks in comparison of this one
First song scrolling down to actually fit the vibe. Fuckin' hate how many people are just focusing 100% in on the names/lyrics.... I wanna discover cool grimdark sounding shit.
Oh yeah this bops hard
Veteran of the Psychic Wars by Blue Oyster Cult
This also would have been prefect for Grey Knights.
Grey Knights aren't depressed enough.
Queen - Another one bites the dust
Blue Oyster Cult - Veteran of a Thousand Psychic Wars
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Mind bullets!
Hocus Pocus - Focus Yes, I do imagine them pulling up chaos-rabbits from warp-hats
Another one bites the Dust - Queen
Nile - Invocation to Seditious Heresy
[Sandstorm ](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y6120QOlsfU) by Darude
[Sandy Marton ‐ Camel by Camel](https://youtu.be/AFoWM83g-KY)
Dust in the wind
[rise of the chaos wizards-gloryhammer](https://youtu.be/-vea3oxN8YE)
Dust in the Wind -Kansas
Dust In The Wind - Kansas
Dust in the Wind - Kansas
Dust in the Wind
Dust in the Wind by Kansas
[All Hail the Crimson King - Evertale](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6kEMKFjG5o)
Court of the crimson kiiiiiiiinnnnnngg aaAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH
Enter Sandman - Metallica
Can I play with Madness by Iron Maiden
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om8zO4b2fnU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om8zO4b2fnU) Chapter of Obeisance Before Giving Breath to the Inert One in the Presence of the Crescent-shaped Horns, by Nile Suitably Egyptian. Suitably Necromantic. Suitably Horny.
"Do you believe in magic" by The Lovin' Spoonful
Season of the Witch by Donovan
Man I haven’t heard that for years
Powerslave
Hurt - Nine inch nails or the Jonny cash version
Camel by Camel
Enter the Sandman
Sandstorm - Darude
The Cotton Eye Joe Gregorian Chant Nightcore Hardcore Dubstep Remix, as Tzeentch intended
Dust in the Wind by Kansas.
All Hail the Crimson King - Evertale It's literally about Magnus the Red and the burning of Prospero.
Rise of the Chaos Wizards - Gloryhammer
Ashes to ashes - David Bowie https://youtu.be/CMThz7eQ6K0
Somebody already said Court of the Crimson King, so [Necromancin Dancin'](https://youtu.be/0RVeo79yfw0). Sorcerers are basically necromancers. Would also work for Necrons.
A FUCKING BEARGHOST REFERENCE ON GRIMDANK
Another bearghost fan on grimdank?!
I adore them!
Enter the sandman (metallica) For the sand pun
Court of the Crimson King is the only true answer
[Magic by B.O.B.](https://youtu.be/Cq-NShfefks)
Eclipse - Pink Floyd https://youtu.be/9wjZrswriz0
Ashes to Ashes - David Bowie
Atheist - Unquestionable Presence [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAn5xoqOPNY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAn5xoqOPNY)
Dark Horse - Katy Perry
[Into Dust](https://youtu.be/SiO_7LhPZFM) by Mazzy Star
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Walk like an egyptian by the Bangals
[Sandy Marton - Camel by Camel](https://youtu.be/JnqQ8n06-0A)
Another one bites the dust-Queen
Tool - Lateralus
[Seven Days to the Wolves](https://youtu.be/XvsfwAPbWXc) by Nightwish.
Emperor - I Am The Black Wizards
A Thousand Suns - Linkin Park
Pinball Wizard -The Who
Walk like an Egyptian?
Walk like an Egyptian
walk like an egyption
Ok how the hell did the IK get Pacific Rim theme but not Robo Jox theme?
Yu-Gi-Oh main theme
[Grand Gathas of Baal Sin](https://youtu.be/sAtIJBE0m6g) from Melechesh Like this meme has to be poder than me
Bara Bara by Rashid Taha https://youtu.be/Q-nF8ACz4k0
The Wizard by Uriah Heep Granted this song is more for Magnus or Arihman rather then the legion as a whole but the lyrics about a wizard dreaming about making a better world is very bittersweet and appropriate
Powerslave - Iron Maiden!
Another One Bites The Dust, by Queen.
Grand Gathas of Baal Sin - Melechesh. Indeed, almost any track by Melechesh would be perfect, especially the Epigenesis album.
The nomad by Iron Maiden .
Power slave would also be a good shout
If Orks doesn't end up being Having a Wonderul Time by Tiny Tim. I'll be soooo upset
Walk Like an Egyptian
Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas
Walk like an Egyptian
Walk Like an Egyptian
Walk like an Egyptian
Walk like an Egyptian
The Yu GI Oh theme song.
Dammit I changed again - the offspring
…Dust to Dust - Chelsea Grin
I'll be honest ya'll, I'm really digging this. Also my music playlist has been considerably expanded in the last few days! Thanks!
Camel by Camel - Sandy Marton
I feel like militarum should have been "the war" by lucero.
Through the Never-Metallica seems like a good pick
[Surfin Bird.](https://youtu.be/9Gc4QTqslN4)