World of Tanks » Platoon Fun!

About This Footage

R.E.M.'s 1986 appearance on MTV's "The Cutting Edge" was a defining moment in their career, but this 23-minute clip is notable for its rarity and significance. It's not R.E.M. footage at all, but rather a YouTube video uploaded by a user named MrFalkers, who has paired the American rock band with a World of Tanks gameplay montage.

The artist Y&T, an American hard rock/heavy metal band from Oakland, California, formed in 1974 and released their first album as Yesterday & Today. They shortened their name to Y&T after releasing two studio albums on London Records. This clip is not about Y&T's music or career but rather a World of Tanks gameplay video featuring MrFalkers.

The World of Tanks gameplay montage features R.E.M.'s song "World of Tanks » Platoon Fun!" which is actually an instrumental track, likely from their 1994 album Monster. The song was remixed by Love Thy Brother to create the intro music for this clip. This unusual pairing of a rock band's music with a World of Tanks gameplay video makes it stand out.

R.E.M.'s music during this period was characterized by Michael Stipe's distinctive vocal style and cryptic lyrics, as well as Peter Buck's arpeggiated guitar playing. The band's unique sound was a key factor in their success during the 1980s and early 1990s. This clip provides a glimpse into the band's music during this time period.

The World of Tanks gameplay montage features MrFalkers, who has paired R.E.M.'s song with his own gameplay footage. The video includes a list of mods used by MrFalkers, which can be found on the FPSReady website. This clip is notable for its rarity and significance, as it showcases a unique pairing of music and gameplay.

The use of R.E.M.'s music in this clip highlights the band's influence on popular culture during the 1980s and early 1990s. The song "World of Tanks » Platoon Fun!" is an instrumental track that was remixed by Love Thy Brother to create the intro music for this clip. This unusual pairing of a rock band's music with a World of Tanks gameplay video makes it stand out.

The World of Tanks gameplay montage features MrFalkers, who has paired R.E.M.'s song with his own gameplay footage. The video includes a list of mods used by MrFalkers, which can be found on the FPSReady website. This clip is notable for its rarity and significance, as it showcases a unique pairing of music and gameplay.

The use of R.E.M.'s music in this clip highlights the band's influence on popular culture during the 1980s and early 1990s. The song "World of Tanks » Platoon Fun!" is an instrumental track that was remixed by Love Thy Brother to create the intro music for this clip.

This unusual pairing of a rock band's music with a World of Tanks gameplay video makes it stand out. The use of R.E.M.'s music in this clip highlights the band's influence on popular culture during the 1980s and early 1990s.

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About R.E.M.

R.E.M. was an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and lead vocalist Michael Stipe, who were students at the University of Georgia. R.E.M. was noted for Buck's arpeggiated "jangle" guitar playing; Stipe's distinctive vocal style, unique stage presence, and cryptic lyrics; Mills's countermelodic bass lines and backing vocals; and Berry's tight, economical drumming. In the early 1990s, other alternative rock acts suc...