World of Weird Al Yankovic

AlejandraDD @ July 14, 2009 12:34 pm wrote: Even so, I'm like a mama goose proud of how good Al's singing technique has become these days, especially when compared to his first...oh... three or four albums? Yikes!

Ok, I'll give you the first TWO albums. But not DTBS, or PP.

Yes, his singing has gotten better. Especially as he's let go of the nasally comedy voice he used to use all the time.

When I brought a friend to a concert who only casually enjoyed/respected Al's works, one of the things that he enjoyed best was that Al sings even better on stage. Its usually the opposite for entertainers.

Now, as I watch the video I've come to find it sadder to watch Dan smile at work rather than see him look glum. Disney pays him for his showmanship and ability to handle obnoxious tourists... the only acting he really puts to use is for hiding the pain.

I really don't see the Island In The Sun comparison. I get the Pork & Beans similarity but it begins and ends with the opening guitar riff, which I don't think makes it a Weezer style parody. I think this is a Fountains of Wayne style parody all the way through, with a slight nod to Pork & Beans.

scottidog @ July 14, 2009 08:21 pm wrote: Yes, his singing has gotten better. Especially as he's let go of the nasally comedy voice he used to use all the time.

This is most certainly true.

Isn't it nice that pretty much everyone likes this? *warm fuzzy moment*

*everyone that matters anyway

Yes, it's just so fun and catchy, how could anyone not like it?



Thank you, Al!

Island in The Sun: a Weezer song feetured in "Aquamarine" conains a backround vocal (hip hip) ever so simaler to the one in Skipper Dan. That's about it all I have to say about that.
PS every time I listen to this song it gets better, not the funniest, but I LOVE it

I don't think the "hip hip"s in Island In The Sun are very similar to the "hap hap"s in Skipper Dan. They sound more like something in a Fountains of Wayne song.

ludovica64 @ July 14, 2009 09:45 pm wrote: Isn't it nice that pretty much everyone likes this? *warm fuzzy moment*

*everyone that matters anyway

Wait 'till you see this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Efr38pusM4

TMBJon @ July 14, 2009 05:31 pm wrote: I don't think the "hip hip"s in Island In The Sun are very similar to the "hap hap"s in Skipper Dan. They sound more like something in a Fountains of Wayne song.

Hmm, no one's really said what those backing vocals in Skipper Dan are exactly. To my ear, it sounds like "pep, pep", but, I could be totally wrong. Maybe we can Ask Al on Thursday!