Starships - a multifandom space vid by bironic

A celebration of pilots, captains, engineers, crew members, and the spacecraft they love to fly. (And race, and crash, and fix, and play in, and fight in, and...) Additional details at bironic.livejournal.com/290689... *INCLUDING WHY THIS VID WAS ONLY ABLE TO INCLUDE CERTAIN SOURCES* Alternate stream at vimeo.com/46927209
Premiered at Vividcon 2012. Music by Nicki Minaj.
Sources included: 2001: A Space Odyssey, Alien/Aliens, Apollo 13, Archer, Battlestar Galactica (2004-8), Cocoon, Community, Doctor Who (2005-), Dune, Farscape, The Fifth Element, Firefly/Serenity, Forbidden Planet, Futurama, Galaxy Quest, Independence Day, The Muppet Show, Odyssey 5, Planet of the Apes (1968), Spaceballs, Star Trek (TOS, Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager; movies II, IV, VII, VIII and XI/Reboot), Star Wars IV & V, Stargate: Atlantis, Stargate SG-1, Sunshine, Superman (1978), Toy Story 2, Virtuality, WALL-E.
Comments are always welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@dromankass8655]

'A ship in port is safe. But that is not what ships are for.' - Captain James T. Kirk

[@marktutaj2124]

As a self-professed music snob, I never really gave modern pop a shot. I thought it was derivative and cringy. That being said, I am a giant sci-fi fan. Nicki Minaj is now one of my favorite modern era artists because of this video. Every time I play it, a smile breaks my face every single time and I start to cry because of how joyous some of my favorite sci-fi is presented here. Thank you, Closetfan. You’ve brought a ray of beauty, happiness and me screaming “SPACE!” like Tim Curry every time I watch this. ❤

[@gonzaleo]

I will never tire of 'Ludicrous Speed'.

[@aoihopewind]

Every few months, I come back and watch this video. Every time I do, I choke up, tear up, and grin like a fool. Born too late to explore the world, born too soon to explore the stars.

[@closetfan]

Thanks! And yes, there are many sources that I was not able to include in the vid because it was made in less than two weeks on deadline and I didn't have access to a lot of material. Hopefully the vid still conveys the joy of spaceflight and space exploration even if all the specific examples couldn't be featured.

[@babyslime]

I grew up on sci-fi, sci-fi held my family relationships together when we were falling apart... even as we all went our separate ways, we came together to watch our goddamn weekly episodes. I very literally owe my life and my children's lives to sci fi (I met my spouse in a Star Trek chat room). As cheesy as this is... this made me tear up. Wonderful.

[@rachelsmith5107]

I am slowly dying of joy over Farscape actually appearing somewhere.

[@megaloo]

This fanvid is one of my all time favorites that I always find myself rewatching. I love how it expresses the duel emotions of "yay, we're in SPACE!" and "oh crap, SPACE!", sprinkled with a little awe for the universe. So well edited! :)

[@closetfan]

+megaloo Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoy it, and to hear from another person who shares my love of space and space-related movies/TV.

[@megaloo]

4 years later, I'm back watching this again! (Not even the first revisit this year.) Just heard the song on my iTunes shuffle and the desire to rewatch was back. The legacy of this vid lives on! :)

[@patterbay]

Happy 5 year anniversary to the best love letter to Starships

[@closetfan]

Marissa Blake

[@mmc6511]

Graduation song for Starfleet Academy!

[@graminaceous]

Every time I see this it makes me cry, in the best possible way.

[@closetfan]

Thanks very much! Re: missing ships and shows, I made this vid in less than two weeks on deadline and didn't have access to a lot of material. Hopefully it still conveys the joy of spaceflight and space exploration even if all the specific examples couldn't be featured.

[@Mimickolas]

this is one of my favorite vids, it feels like a tribute how much humans love space and our endless curiosity and desire to get out there.

[@muffinland8660]

This is one of my favorite fanvids of all time and it never ceases to give me chills, and I love how on every rewatch, there's something new to notice -- like the sex pollen and the Space Odyssey clip playing during "Like it's your last chance." The editing is impeccable, it hits the beat *so hard,* and most of all, every second of it is suffused with the fact that this was made by someone who really, really, *really* loves and knows their sci-fi.

[@ConfigurationQueen]

Re-watched today, I love it so!

[@AvengerReloaded]

The fact this was made in little over a week is bragging rights. This video is wonderfully synched with a huge amount of source material. I know others here were calling for "more sci-fi sources" but I honestly don't feel the video was lacking for pacing as a result. A truly great piece of work now added to my playlist. Thank you closetfan for what you have artistically created here.

[@closetfan]

+AvengerReloaded Thank you very, very much!

[@Skynock]

One of the finest sources of Starship pornography I have ever seen. Excellent.

[@domiv766]

What?!

[@tracy4290]

@@domiv766 If this doesn't give you chills then nothing will!

[@woobiesftw]

If there is ever a single video that can unite Star Trek and Star Wars fans, this is it.

[@suzieBirdoSum009]

I always get alittle choked up watching this video. Humanity is flawed but we deserve the stars...

[@benjaminwilgus]

I'm drawing a comic right now about how I watched this at the Wiscon Vid Party and sang along and cried with a huge room full of nerds! I'm so grateful that this wonderful thing is in the world!

[@closetfan]

Fanworks beget fanworks beget fanworks! How awesome. If your comic will be online, please link me - I'd love to see it.

[@marktutaj2124]

#nerdlove4thewin I’d also like to see it!

[@o.brocklehurst9531]

i saw this at the vancouver art gallery today. it was kind of surreal

[@closetfan]

+olivia brocklehurst I agree! That's awesome that you got to see it at the museum. & sorry to have missed you by a couple of days - I was there on Friday!

[@Kayume]

It's been years and this amv holds up so well. A lifetime favourite!

[@samanthak9346]

I rewatch this anually. thanks for making a classic

[@silentstephi]

I get teary eyed watching this video. It's so fucking good. Great song choice, great editing, just... fucking yes.

[@JerryFisher]

I was laughing maniacally and crying at the same time. You truly hit the sweet spot for me. This video sums up all the best about being a Sci Fi nerd. Thank you so much!

[@jellicle_kitten]

Watching this AGAIN 10yrs later thank you for this scifi geek party 🛸

[@yurikokmtb]

back again years later to say that Yes this is still completely iconic and makes me smile every time

[@CoaFeanaro]

This is it. My favourite fanvid of all time 😭😭😭

[@therobbie1]

As a TOTAL tribute to my GEEKDOM, I found I know at least 98% of the ships shown in this video! THANKS closetfan! GEEKS RULE!

[@thelegendaryblackbeastofaa115]

Aside from the fact that this is impeccably put together and edited, I love the shows you chose to use. I think you included every one of my favorite space opera sagas. I'm especially glad you gave such attention to DS9 and Voyager, since those lesser-known Star Trek series are often snubbed in the world of sci-fi. Closing on Voyager really touched me, as it's my favorite TV show. And the Pigs in Space clip was a real treat. Overall I would say it's the diversity of shows that makes this video so great. It had doses of dead serious shows like Battlestar Galactica and Sunshine, ridiculous ones like Spaceballs and Pigs in Space, and everything in between. If not for that weird salad of moods, this would just be like any other video. Bravo!

[@closetfan]

Thank you very much. I'm so glad you enjoyed the mix of sources and tones that I was able to include on the short deadline I was working with.

[@thelegendaryblackbeastofaa115]

No problem. :)

[@peacefulpossum2438]

TheLegendaryBlackBeastOf Aaagh Right? Piiiiiigs Innn Spaaaace! 😂😂😂 And bonus points from me for Archer!

[@ahkileez]

This whole video is worth it for the beauty shots of Moya alone.

[@rachelsmith5107]

+ahkileez Yes! Thank you, someone who knows Farscape.

[@conklegutierrez]

this is far too well made picard touching the phoenix says it all. JOY. Pure relished joy for our favorite dream and of course wall-e touching stardust while the song goes pseudo calm and singing "reach out and touch the sky-y-y" is pretty perfect But what really excels the whole thing is the beat for beat tone-matched editing and finding all the common moments across franchises (spinning ships, awesome piloting, space warps, getting your hands dirty with machines, sex, games, comradery) to create a since of unity and celebration

[@closetfan]

Thank you. For sure, those were two of the most poignant moments for me as well in putting this together.

[@snowwildsmith8742]

I watch this every time I’m feeling sad and small and it reminds me of the joy that sci-fi has brought to me over the years. Thank you for this!!

[@ahonestwoman]

Wow this video made me like Nicki Minaj's "Starships"...Only in this video though...Great job!!!

[@GraysonJStedmanjr]

lol yup same here.

[@Frankiebug21]

Star Wars, Star Trek, and Stargate. The nerd trifecta. They never are and never were mutually exclusive.

[@aurorajunior6328]

How Did i Only Just Now Find This!?!?! This Is Awesome!

[@HeatRaver]

I really enjoyed this. Instead of using the typical rock n' roll or orchestral music, you used upbeat, fun music that matched really well with the interspersed scenes of camaraderie between characters. Really makes us remember that it's not just about the cool spaceships, but also about the great character moments.

[@himssendol6512]

Can't believe i've only just found this video. ❤ Happy that Farscape is included, and sad that Space Above and Beyond is not there 😢

[@colonelquack]

I've never heard this song before; the pacing with all the geek references is insane. To paraphrase Krieger: MY GEEK-ON CAN ONLY GET SO HARD.

[@jenniferbarnette4771]

Still one of the best fanvids out there. It's perfect. I just had to share it with my nerd-in-training child.

[@caitlingarza9088]

I seriously watch this anytime I'm down. It gets me so happy and hyped up.

[@sgtmaco5993]

Thanks for including Stargate Atlantis in this

[@Milwaw067]

This filled me with so much joy, that... that's so surreal and beautiful.

[@lowlyworm9323]

This remains the best video ever made, probably

[@ArballoFamilyMovies]

The video makes this song SOOOO much better, I actually enjoy this song now

[@Sintar07]

LUDICROUS SPEED!

[@krysdoran]

Honestly one of the most iconic, fantastic fan music videos on the internet, an absolute classic I show to anyone I know who loves scifi and hasn't seen it already.

[@gobblemrtj]

Just as us SF fans take crap from outsiders, we tend to tear each other apart about what SF is better than others. That said, I love how you got a huge mix of decades, styles, and genres. I agree that B5 would have been nice to see as well as a shot of Alex's Gunstar doing the Death Blossom would have been awesome.....but still, absolutely incredible work.

[@RaptorMage]

I'm pretty stoic, but I got goosebumps throughout. I wished it would go on for five or six minutes so you'd have time for more (Silent Running? the spacewalks in Outland?). I'm so glad to see Forbidden Planet working with Spaceballs! Wow, thank you; thank you!

[@Cutie3pnt1415]

If I'm having a bad day, this is one of my go-to videos to cheer me up. has been for a long time. it's perfect.

[@RazorX86]

How does this not have a million plus views, that was epic. Seriously, very well put together, looooooooved it.

[@Drizzerey]

This friggen video just puts my love for all sci-fi stuff in sharp relief, this has to be one of my most favorite videos ever I can't like it enough!

[@sadroses2]

It certainly conveys the joy of spaceflight and space exploration and makes me feel I was brought up on the right shows! Even though I've seen like half of the list.

[@theravenandthedog]

Augh, everything about this video is awesome, I just can't even. It takes my breath away and makes my heart pound and my throat tight and gives me all the best chills, it's just perfect.

[@ming85]

Last week at the Vancouver Art gallery, we were delighted to find it part of the exhibit! Had us laughing out loud in the middle of a museum :)

[@NorthForkFisherman]

I've got to agree - every time it gets to "Ludicrous Speed" I'm just doubled over laughing.

[@MasseyKY]

This video makes me very happy. Still one of the best.

[@chuckyhindle1877]

This video makes me so happy. I swing by every so often and watch it just to brighten my day.

[@emeraldnite]

This is the kind of stuff I think about when I hear this song too!

[@Loremastrful]

Excellent video. My favorite part is the two Sulus. Reminded me I still have the heart of a Trekkie.

[@woobiesftw]

By the time Wall-E came out my tears were flowing like I fraking finally understand this Nicki Minaj song it's actually a glorious celebratory anthem uniting the most passionate people on Earth aka Sci-Fi fans.

[@elizabethwampler6657]

This is just, one of the greatest. Space! Silliness! Awe and wonder! It has it all.

[@lou3911]

Honestly, this will forever be my favourite video on the internet.

[@Kijikun]

This still gives me shivers

[@closetfan]

Thank you! It was a lot of work compressed into a very short period of time, so I appreciate your comment all the more!

[@blyxx86]

Nostalgia, more nostalgia, and oooh, nostalgia!!!

[@HisTinyWife]

I heard this song on the radio and it brought tears to my eyes because I was picturing this vid the whole time. TEARS!

[@Valor773]

I was having one of the worst weeks of my life till I saw this. It tapped into that optimistic spirit I hadn't felt in a loooong while. Thanks for that!

[@sailtheplains]

I fucking love this video so much.

[@JohnArsenaultRivenburg]

This may be the video I have watched the most on KZbin. Not a Nicki Minaj fan at all, but when I hear this song on the radio now, I love it. Much the way I'm not a Hendrix fan but when his version of Watchtower comes on anywhere I am transported to the Galactica.

[@closetfan]

+John Arsenault-Rivenburg What a wonderful thing to hear! I'm glad you enjoy the vid so much. Thanks for stopping by to comment.

[@aoihopewind]

I watch this video about once a month, and I tear up like a baby every single time. This is a masterpiece.

[@SpartanCodeTBAG]

Achievement unlocked!

[@PierceArner]

I absolutely can't stop watching this. The intercuts that you have are fantastic. Thank you tons for making this. It totally made my day.

[@chancellorjake]

All these years later and this still makes me happy and kind of sad. There were so many good Sci-Fi shows on the air between 1995 and 2010. Now there's nothing like this.

[@NorthForkFisherman]

Donkey Balls

[@lizzychrome7630]

I just can't stop re-watching this. It never gets old. And god, what inspiration it is, for any artist or writer who needs to get in a sci-fi mood!

[@yama253]

This had to be done so much. Will rewatch many times. Thank you, bironic. Warp 10/10.

[@tracy4290]

Still the most BALLER "Starships" vid out here!

[@Wolfstar26]

when i saw alan rickman :'(

[@lifeisnasty]

RIP, Mr Rickman.

[@FlowersInHisHair]

He lives on! Galaxy Quest is a triumph to remember! :D

[@ibidthesecond]

Had to come back and watch repeatedly after the Falcon Heavy launch. I've always loved how this video makes me love a song that I'd otherwise hate.

[@Loremastrful]

Agreed. Give that man, the Independence Day salute.

[@briannacherrygarcia]

I am so in love with this video

[@zclindy]

this is one of the best videos on youtube i don't understand why there aren't more views

[@scritch]

Hands down one of the best music videos I have EVER seen!

[@gement]

I read 1200pp of zombie fiction (the Newsflesh trilogy) in two days, capped by the account of the 2014 SDCC zombie outbreak titled "The Last Stand of the California Browncoats." And then I clicked this link. Best crying fit I've had in months. Keep flying.

[@K0ndratyuk]

Love, love, love it! I know some clips r only avail in 480p, but wish they were upscaled where needed. You might like The Starship Vlog.

[@der.pannasch]

Best Music Video 2013

[@chaplin2000ad]

Thanks closetfan! I echo other comments in saying that this is what I imagined the first time I head the song. You gave life to the images in my head.

[@iesika7387]

Every time I rewatch this I'm blown away all over again by how amazingly well crafted it is.

[@xamyool]

Everything about this video makes me smile. Its perfect.

[@closetfan]

So glad you're enjoying it! Thank you.

[@laurahoskison5619]

I am still here for this. Always.

[@lorzon]

This always puts a smile on my face.

[@jngnorwood152]

This turned my whole evening around!

[@quite1nteresting]

That is so fantastic. ::rewatches::

[@skilletamogan]

Watching this renewed my desire to finish my Sci-fi novel. Thank you 😁

[@bluBob]

I had waaaaaaaaaay too much fun with this video.

[@Sellyei]

The editing is very well done, I like it a lot...keep up the great work man

[@TheSweetasNuts]

My most favourite video on youtube ever

[@tehlime]

What a fantastically well edited video! I absolutely love it, amazing job!

[@jangot11]

Dude, I was having one shitty day, thanks for giving this old geek a big smile. Rebel for life!!!