"Filk music is a musical movement among fans of science fiction and fantasy fandom and closely related activities, emphasizing content which is related to the genre or its fans, and promoting broad participation. Filkers are people who participate in this movement." -- Gary McGath
Many people wondered what Leonard Nimoy was trying to accomplish when he recorded his "Ballad of Bilbo Baggins" years ago. While the world my never know his intentions, the result seems to be the genesis of the filk movement.
by atinytree December 21, 2003
The art of changing published and/or known music lyrics to fit a specific theme. Different lyrics sung to a well known tune.
by luella2u July 05, 2010
The greatest alcoholic concoction known to man. One part fireball, one part milk. Rum chata is an acceptable substitute for the milk. Pure cinnamon toast crunch-esque euphoria with every sip.
by FilkFan March 10, 2023
To sing a song based on sci-fi, borrowing a tune from another song, but replacing the words to relate to a chosen sci-fi show.
A cross between 'fi' and 'folk'.
A cross between 'fi' and 'folk'.
1- Where's Tom?
2- He's gone filking at the sci-fi convention.
1- Why's that?
2- I think he just felt like a filk
2- He's gone filking at the sci-fi convention.
1- Why's that?
2- I think he just felt like a filk
by PJOWho October 28, 2008
by SlackerMan January 06, 2011
Filk is fart milk
by brutaly honest.com July 25, 2022