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Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 5:03 am
by Pete Man
U62 @ Aug 25 2006, 03:11 AM wrote:
We can dispell the Step Up soundtrack link, but the Ne-Yo mention in the source code of the ecard page is unrelated. I think it is possible we'll see something Ne-Yo on the new album, if even just in the polka melody.
Speaking of which, what if Al is planning an all rap/r&b polka to fit with the urban theme?
I dont know if I would like it that much since I dont really listen to rap but then again, I dont think the stuff I listen to is even polka-able.
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 6:23 am
by R. Wappin
This is all the information we have so far on the animated music videos, as far as who's doing them and what songs they're of, correct?
'Don't Download This Song' - Bill Plympton
'Close But No Cigar' - John K.
'Weasel Stomping Day' - Robot Chicken Short
TBA - Dave (The guy who made Retarded Animal Babies.)
The reason I ask is I think I know another person who is very probably an animator for one the videos. The guy who made this video for Angry White Boy Polka, Daniel Rocha, had an encounter with Weird Al where there was discussion about a video. Here's the exerpt:
Finally, I sat down with Al himself. Like the rest of the fellows, he was friendly, courteous, complimentary, and just plain classy. He treated me as though he'd known me for years. He explained how he'd initially seen my animation while visiting Matt Groening's house for a Simpsons Guest Party. Mr. Groening's son is a Newgrounds fan, and he had shown my cartoon to Al when he came over. All of this was rather overwhelming for me, but I overcame my starstruck situation so I could make the rather bold suggestion of perhaps forming some kind of working relationship with Al and his band.
Al surprised me by saying that he'd already considered it. Since the TV deal with Fuse hadn't gone through, Al came up with the idea to have me animate future videos for his next album. I would send my cartoons to the recording company, where they would be added to the data section of the CDs - so folks who put the discs in their computers would able to view them. He also said the animation process could be either entirely mine, or I could share creative ideas with him and the band.
I didn't know what to say. It was quite an honor. I told him I loved the idea.
I don't know for sure if he actually went through with it or not. I hope so, that would be really cool.
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 12:47 pm
by Bruce the Duck
U62 @ Aug 24 2006, 09:11 PM wrote:
Speaking of which, what if Al is planning an all rap/r&b polka to fit with the urban theme?
So far there's only ONE confirmed rap song on the album, so I don't understand your "urban theme" comment. Please explain.
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 1:05 pm
by U62
Bruce the Duck @ Aug 25 2006, 03:47 AM wrote:
So far there's only ONE confirmed rap song on the album, so I don't understand your "urban theme" comment. Please explain.
Album cover, title and lead single.
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 1:49 pm
by meelWORM
R. Wappin @ Aug 25 2006, 04:23 AM wrote:
'Don't Download This Song' - Bill Plympton
'Close But No Cigar' - John K.
'Weasel Stomping Day' - Robot Chicken Short
TBA - Dave (The guy who made Retarded Animal Babies.)
The guy who did 'Star Wars Gangsta Rap' also claims to have done a video for the new album (this was posted by someone else in another thread, some time back).
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 6:12 pm
by R. Wappin
Awesome! That means we know who's animating all 6!
John K., Bill Plymton, whoever does Robot Chicken, Dave (Retarded Animal Babies), the guy who made Star Wars Gangsta Rap, and the Daniel Rocha guy. (maybe)
Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 1:58 am
by Bruce the Duck
U62 @ Aug 25 2006, 06:05 AM wrote:
Album cover, title and lead single.
So, that makes the whole album "urban-themed?"
Would you also call "Polka Party!" a "polka-themed" album? Or OTDE a "grunge" or "underwater-themed" album?
Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:10 am
by Insert Coin(s) to Continue
Bruce the Duck @ Aug 25 2006, 04:58 PM wrote:
"underwater-themed"
Owned.
Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:21 am
by Teh Dingo
R. Wappin @ Aug 25 2006, 12:12 PM wrote:
Awesome! That means we know who's animating all 6!
John K., Bill Plymton, whoever does Robot Chicken, Dave (Retarded Animal Babies), the guy who made Star Wars Gangsta Rap, and the Daniel Rocha guy. (maybe)
The problem is though that article was written about the time we knew of the videos and when Rocha posted it, he said he hadn't heard from Al in quite some time.
It's certainly still reasonable and we'd all like to see an Al fan rise from simple "Al fan" to Al collaborator, but I don't know if it's gonna happen We'll see
"underwater-themed"
It is if you try to play it after the tape gets eaten
Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:28 am
by Kevbo1987
Bruce the Duck @ Aug 25 2006, 07:58 PM wrote:
So, that makes the whole album "urban-themed?"
Would you also call "Polka Party!" a "polka-themed" album? Or OTDE a "grunge" or "underwater-themed" album?
Excellent point, Jeremy!
