End of the world
Encyclopedia
End of the world may refer to:
- End time, in religion
- List of places described as the end of land or the world
- Expected tidal destruction of Earth when Sun becomes red-giant star
Albums
- End of the World (album)End of the World (album)End of the World is a 1968 album by Greek Progressive rock band Aphrodite's Child.-Track listing:#"End of the World" – 3:11#"Don't Try to Catch a River" – 3:37...
, 1968 work by Aphrodite's Child - The End of the World (Julie London album)The End of the World (Julie London album)The End of the World was an LP album by Julie London, released by Liberty Records under catalog number LRP-3300 as a monophonic recording and catalog number LST-7300 in stereo in June 1963...
- Skeeter Davis Sings "The End of the World", 1963 album, per Skeeter Davis discographySkeeter Davis discographyThis article presents the discography of American country music singer-songwriter, Skeeter Davis. Between 1959 and 1989, Davis recorded 29 studio albums, 9 compilation albums...
- Until the End of the World (soundtrack)Until the End of the World (soundtrack)Until the End of the World is a soundtrack album to the film of the same name, released in 1991 on Warner Bros. Records. One song on the album—U2's "Until the End of the World", had been previously released on that band's 1991 album Achtung Baby—all of the other songs were original contributions,...
, from the 1991 Wim Wenders film.
Songs
- "End of Time" (song)End of Time (song)"End of Time" is a song by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles, taken from her 2011 studio album, 4. Initially rumored to be titled "Till the End of Time", a demo of the song leaked online May 20, 2011, giving rise to speculation that the song was a potential follow-up to the lead single,...
, by Beyoncé Knowles - "End of the World" by Blondie from the 2011 album Panic of GirlsPanic of GirlsPanic of Girls is the ninth studio album by the American New Wave band Blondie. The album was first released digitally on May 30, 2011, followed by physical releases later .-Background and release:...
- "The End of the World" from the 2004 Dio album Master of the MoonMaster of the MoonMaster of the Moon is Dio's tenth and final studio album. The album was released on September 7, 2004 in America through Sanctuary Records and August 30, 2004 in Europe through SPV Records....
- "The End of the World" (song), 1962 work by Skeeter Davis
- "The End of the World" (The Cure song), 2004 work from album The Cure
- "End of the World" (Ash song)End of the World (Ash song)"End of the World" is the third single released from alternative rock band Ash's final album, Twilight of the Innocents. It was released on 10 September 2007 on gatefold 7" vinyl, bagged 7", CD single and two digital download formats....
, 2007 work from Twilight of the Innocents - "Until the End of the World" (U2 Song)Until the End of the World (song)"Until the End of the World" is a song by rock band U2 and the fourth track from their 1991 album Achtung Baby. The song began as a guitar riff composed by lead vocalist Bono from a demo, which the band revisited with success after talking with German filmmaker Wim Wenders about providing music...
, 1991 work from Achtung Baby - "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)"It's the End of the World as We Know It " is a song by the rock band R.E.M., which appeared on their 1987 album Document, the 1988 compilation Eponymous, and the 2006 compilation And I Feel Fine... The Best of the I.R.S Years 1982–1987...
", 1987 R.E.M. song from album Document - "It's Not the End of the World?It's Not the End of the World?"It's Not the End of the World?" is a song by Welsh band Super Furry Animals. It was the last single to be released from the Rings Around the World album and reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart on its release in January 2002...
", 2002 song by Super Furry Animals - "It's Not the End of the World But I Can See It from HereIt's Not the End of the World But I Can See It from Here"It's Not the End of the World, But I Can See It from Here" is the twelfth single by Welsh rock band Lostprophets, and the first from their fourth studio album The Betrayed. It was released on 11 October 2009 in the UK, the first time they had released anything since April 2007. The release also...
", 2009 song by the Lostprophets - A song by Susan Boyle on I Dreamed a Dream (album)I Dreamed a Dream (album)I Dreamed a Dream is the debut album from Scottish singer Susan Boyle. It was released on 23 November 2009 by Syco Music in the United Kingdom, and by Columbia Records in the United States one day later. In the standard edition, 11 out of the 12 songs that appear on the album are cover songs, plus...
- A song by Ayumi Hamasaki on Duty (album)Duty (album)-Credits:#"Starting Over" – 1:36Music: Ken HaradaArrangement: Ken HaradaProgramming: Masayuki Kumahara#"Duty" – 5:15Words: Ayumi HamasakiMusic: Ken HaradaArrangement: Naoto Suzuki & Ken HaradaKeyboards: Naoto SuzukiGuitar: Naoki HayashibeB.G...
- A song by Cold on the album 13 Ways to Bleed on Stage13 Ways to Bleed on Stage13 Ways to Bleed on Stage is the second studio album by American post-grunge/alternative metal band Cold, released in 2000. With four popular singles, it gained substantial commercial success, achieving gold status, and landed Cold in the mainstream rock scene.-Background and recording:About a year...
- A song by The Living End on the 2003 Modern Artillery (album)Modern Artillery (album)Modern Artillery is the third album by the Australian Punk rock band the Living End. It was released twice for 28 October 2003 as an international release date and 2 March 2004 for a United States release date...
- A song by P.O.D. on the 2008 album When Angels & Serpents DanceWhen Angels & Serpents DanceWhen Angels & Serpents Dance is the seventh studio album by P.O.D., released in 2008. It was the first album to include Marcos Curiel since his departure from the group and first to be released by INO/Columbia. It also includes Mike Muir from Suicidal Tendencies, Helmet guitarist Page Hamilton,...
- A song by Blackfield on the 2007 album Blackfield IIBlackfield II-Reception:Q: "... an album of mournful, one-paced rock, Geffen's infatuation with Radiohead very evident in the melancholy synth-string washes...
- A song by Armor for Sleep on the 2007 album Smile for ThemSmile for ThemSmile for Them is the third and final album by the American rock band Armor for Sleep. The album was released through Sire Records on October 30, 2007....
- A song by Dead by Sunrise on the 2009 album Out of AshesOut of AshesOut of Ashes is the debut studio album by American rock band Dead by Sunrise, which consists of Linkin Park lead vocalist Chester Bennington and the band members of Julien-K. It was released on October 13, 2009 through Warner Bros. Records, to mixed reception. The album was produced by Howard Benson...
- A song by Angela (band)Angela (band)Angela is a Japanese pop band that's best known for theme songs of anime television shows. The main members are atsuko and KATSU. Their signature upbeat tunes and rich arrangements is a dazzling mix of electronica, dance, rock, swing jazz and ska...
- A song by the Clubber Lang BandClubber Lang BandThe Clubber Lang Band is an indie-rock band based in Bergen, Norway. The band consists of four members, Anders Johannessen - Vocals, Øystein Hagen - Guitar, Anders Dahle - Bass and Halvor Dahle - Drums, all graduates of the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration . Clubber Lang...
, an indie-rock band based in Norway - A song by The Waltons (Canadian band)The Waltons (Canadian band)The Waltons were a Canadian alternative rock band in the 1990s. Originally from Regina, Saskatchewan, the band was formed in 1987 by vocalist/guitarist Jason Plumb, Bass guitarist Keith Nakonechny and drummer David Cooney.-History:...
- A song on the album "Rose & Blood" by X JapanX Japanis a Japanese heavy metal band founded in 1982 by Yoshiki and Toshi. Originally named X , the group achieved their breakthrough success in 1989 with the release of their second album Blue Blood...
- A song by house musician Alex MetricAlex MetricAlex Metric is a British musician, DJ and producer. He has released numerous EPs, remixed artists such as Depeche Mode, La Roux, NERD, Phoenix, and Bloc Party as well as working as a producer for acts such as The Infadels, Charli Xcx and Adam Freeland.-Career:Alex Metric started out as a...
- A song by McFly on the 2010 album Above the NoiseAbove the Noise (McFly album)Above the Noise is the fifth studio album from British band McFly. The album was released on 15 November 2010. The album spawned three singles: "Party Girl", which was released on 6 September; "Shine a Light", which was released on 8 November; and "That's the Truth", which was released on 6 March...
- "From the End of the World", a song by E.L.O. from Time (Electric Light Orchestra album)Time (Electric Light Orchestra album)Time is a concept album by Electric Light Orchestra released in 1981 through Jet Records. The album tells the story, through its songs and lyrics, about a man from the 1980's finding himself in the year 2095 and trying to come to terms with being unable to return and adjusting to his new...
(1981) - "2012 (It Ain't the End)2012 (It Ain't the End)-Music video:The music video for "2012 " was shot in Los Angeles on July 19, 2010, with Nicki Minaj. The video is set to lots of flashing lights and a typical hip-hop club scene environment. But in post-production, Sean says the music video's director Erik White will be zooming out to show parties...
", a 2010 song by Jay Sean which contains the line "Party like it's the end of the world" - "Till the World EndsTill the World Ends"Till the World Ends" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears, released as the second single from her seventh studio album, Femme Fatale. It was written and produced by Dr. Luke and Max Martin, with additional writing by Kesha and Alexander Kronlund, and additional production by...
", a song by Britney Spears from the 2011 album Femme Fatale - "Waiting at The End of The World", a song by Simple MindsSimple MindsSimple Minds are a Scottish rock band who achieved worldwide popularity from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s. The band produced a handful of critically acclaimed albums in the early 1980s and best known for their #1 US, Canada and Netherlands hit single "Don't You ", from the soundtrack of the...
- "Watch the World Cave In", a song by The New Amsterdams from the 2005-2006 album Killed or CuredKilled or Cured-Band:*Matt Pryor - Vocals, Guitar*Bill Belzer - Drums*Eric McCann - Upright Bass*Dustin Kinsey - Guitar*Zach Holland - Keyboard-Production:*Roget Moutenout - Producer, Mixing*Colin Mahoney - Engineer, Mixing*Roger Moutenot - Mixing*Ed Rose - Engineer...
Cinema
- The End of the World (1916 film), a 1916 Danish film
- End of the World (1931 film)End of the World (1931 film)End of the World is a 1931 science fiction film directed by Abel Gance based on the novel Omega: The Last Days of the World by Camille Flammarion. The film stars Victor Francen as Martial Novalic, Colette Darfeuil as Genevieve de Murcie, Abel Gance as Jean Novalic, and Jeanne Brindau as Madame...
, a 1931 film based on the novel Omega: The Last Days of the World - End of the World (1977 film)End of the World (1977 film)End of the World is a 1977 American film directed by John Hayes.- Plot:Prof. Andrew Boran is a research scientist who discovers strange radio signals coming from outer space that appear to originate from earth. These strange signals seem to predict natural disasters that are occurring around the...
, a 1977 film starring Christopher Lee and Sue Lyon - Until the End of the WorldUntil the End of the WorldUntil the End of the World is a 1991 film by the German film director Wim Wenders; the screenplay was written by Wenders and Peter Carey, from a story by Wenders and Solveig Dommartin. An initial draft of the screenplay was written by American filmmaker Michael Almereyda...
, a 1991 Wim Wenders film - The End of the World (1992 film)The End of the World (1992 film)The End of the World is a 1992 Portuguese drama film directed by João Mário Grilo. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* José Viana - Augusto Henriques* Adelaide João - Conceição das Neves...
, a 1992 Portuguese film - Encounters at the End of the WorldEncounters at the End of the WorldEncounters at the End of the World is an American documentary film by Werner Herzog completed in 2007. The film studies people and places in Antarctica...
, a 2008 Werner Herzog documentary film. - 2012 (film)2012 (film)2012 is a 2009 American disaster film directed by Roland Emmerich. It stars John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt, Thandie Newton, Danny Glover, and Woody Harrelson. It was produced by Emmerich's production company, Centropolis Entertainment and was distributed by Columbia Pictures...
, a 2009 film.
Television
- "The End of TimeThe End of TimeThe End of Time: The Next Revolution in Our Understanding of the Universe, also sold with the alternate subtitle The Next Revolution in Physics, is a 1999 science book in which the author Julian Barbour argues that time exists merely as an illusion.-Auto-biography:The book begins by describing how...
", an episode of Doctor Who - "The End of the World" (Doctor Who)The End of the World (Doctor Who)"The End of the World" is the second episode of Series One of the British science-fiction television series Doctor Who. Written by show runner Russell T Davies and directed by Euros Lyn, the episode was first broadcast on 2 April 2005....
, an episode of Doctor Who - Category 7: The End of the WorldCategory 7: The End of the WorldCategory 7: The End of the World is a 2005 four-hour television film miniseries that was broadcast in the United States on CBS in two parts, the first part aired on November 6 and the second on November 13. A sequel to the 2004 miniseries Category 6: Day of Destruction, this film starts directly...
, 2005 television miniseries - "The End of the World," an episode of Freddy's NightmaresFreddy's NightmaresFreddy's Nightmares is an American horror anthology series, which aired in syndication from October 1988 until March 1990. A spin-off from the Nightmare on Elm Street series, each story was introduced by Freddy Krueger...
- "End of Earth," an episode of the anime series Dragon BallDragon Ballis a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akira Toriyama. It was originally serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1984 to 1995; later the 519 individual chapters were published into 42 tankōbon volumes by Shueisha. Dragon Ball was inspired by the classical Chinese novel Journey to the...
- Last Days on EarthLast Days on EarthThe Last Days on Earth is a 20/20 science special which aired on ABC in August 2006 and has been aired on The History Channel. The show counts down the seven most likely ways in which the world could end, including gamma ray bursts, machine rule, asteroids, super volcanoes, nuclear war, pandemic...
, 20/20 science special
Videogames
- The World Ends with You, a role-playing video game by Square-Enix for the Nintendo DS
- I Am Alive, an upcoming game by Ubisoft for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii.
Literature and art
- The End of Time (book), a 1999 science book in which the author Julian Barbour argues that time exists merely as an illusion
- The End of the World (painting)The End of the World (painting)The End of the World, commonly known as The Great Day of His Wrath, is an 1851–1853 oil painting on canvas by the English painter John Martin. According to Frances Carey, the painting shows the "destruction of Babylon and the material world by natural cataclysm"...
, 1853 work by John Martin - Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the WorldHard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the Worldis a 1985 novel by Japanese writer Haruki Murakami. The English translation by Alfred Birnbaum was released in 1991. A strange and dreamlike novel, its chapters alternate between two bizarre narratives — the 'Hard-Boiled Wonderland' and 'The End of the World' parts.-Plot summary:The story is split...
, 1985 novel by Haruki Murakami - The Left Behind series, by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins
See also
- Doomsday (disambiguation)
- World's End (disambiguation)
- Land's End (disambiguation)Land's End (disambiguation)Land's End is a headland on the Penwith peninsula, located near Penzance in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.Land's End may also refer to:* Lands' End, a clothing retailer* Finisterra , a peninsula in Galicia, Spain....