Code Monkey: Software Developer Theme Song a-la World of Warcraft
August 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I just found this video over at the Geekend blog at Tech Republic.
The song is by Jonathan Coulton, a rocker that seems to understand the life of a love-struck code monkey. I headed over to his site and found that I like a lot of his stuff. He’s got a great sound and his songs appeal to my taste :) To top it off, he quit his life of being a programmer in 2005 to pursue music and has done a bang-up job in my opinion. A lot of funny and geeky tunes. Of note are:
- Code Monkey
- Re: Your Brains
- Skullcrusher Mountain
- Baby Got Back (His own twist on the song…awesome)
- Mandelbrot Set
- A Laptop Like You
Etc, etc, etc. I like a lot more of his stuff (which he calls ‘well crafted geeky folk-pop). The best thing of all, he offers the songs for purchase from his store DRM-free! I will definitely be buying a number of them to add to my collection. Definitely worth a listen.
UPDATE:
Ok. So I like this dude’s stuff. I’ve forked over the cash and bought all his songs. w00t. Geekly songs abound (and some non-geeky ones). I have also found another very well done video rendition of “Code Monkey” done anime style with footage from “Black Heaven“. I figured I’d share it here too. Here it is:
Bude’s Rip-Out Tunage
August 29, 2006 | 2 Comments
Bude tells me that he’s been ripping out in DotA and WoW to this song. In fact, here’s a quote from Bude himself:
This song is f’n dangerous - it gets you pumped so bad you might actually break shit. When the drum beats hit before the solo - watch the FUCK OUT! So if you want something to listen to while you “Flip out and kill stuff” this is it.
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If u look at his damn boots he may boot you in the face because they are sooo in. Oh, and make sure to keep your volume down so you don’t tear your door off.
I’ve been ripping out to “Cooking by the Book,” but I figure I’d check it out anyways. Only halfway through I was slamming into walls and ripping my eyes out. If you’re looking for a way to get totally pumped up and dessimate your enemies…your search ends here.
DIO - Rainbow in the Dark. Thank you, that is all.
Monty Python Legos
August 18, 2006 | 2 Comments
Life After Coffee’s post on Monty Python and Star Trek reminded me of this great piece of work: Monty Python Legos!
Tunak Tunak Tun
July 24, 2006 | 6 Comments
OMG What is this!?!?
Whatever it is, World of Warcraft will be getting this dance with the new Draenei race in beling delivered in the WoW expansion - Burning Crusade.
Natalie Portman…Goes Bad
March 6, 2006 | 2 Comments
Saturday Night Live’s host for this past weekend was Natalie Portman. Needless to say it was a pretty good show! One of my favorite features of the night was her sweet rap song. Check it out, its bleeped out vulgar though.
Mario Unleashed
March 1, 2006 | Leave a Comment
I’m a fan of nostalgic things from when I was little. Well, I stumbled upon this sweet video of some people playing (and re-enacting) Mario music that took me back 15 years! w00t! Nintendo!
