The Swift Song | |
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The Swift Song is the theme song of the mission; an upbeat, catchy
pop tune which teaches listeners about the math and science behind the
elusive gamma ray bursts and the Swift satellite. It's a roller coaster
gamma ray ride!
Performed by The Chromatics as part of their AstroCappella educational
project: www.astrocappella.com.
The Chromatics are an a capella group of astrophysicists including Padi
Boyd, Alan Smale, Karen Smale, Lisa Kelleher (all from NASA/Goddard
Space Flight Center), John Meyer (JHU), Deb Nixon, and Paul Kolb. Lyrics
and music to written by Padi Boyd. Produced by Jeff Gruber (Blue House
Productions) and The Chromatics. Copyright 1999 P. Boyd.
Hear the song! Read the Transcript |