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Category Archives: Music

Five Years – Bo Burnham (from INSIDE – The Outtakes)

Comedian, artist, satirist, absurdist, all-round talent and all-round neuroticist, Bo Burnham, made a heartfelt contemporary song about the painful joy of continued co-habitation with that special someone. Bo released a 2021 comedy special on Netflix called INSIDE, and this song features in the behind the scenes youtube video called THE INSIDE OUTTAKES.

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Sonic 30th Anniversary Symphony Concert

Sonic the Hedgehog turned 30 years old. Happy Birthday to a much-loved fellow, with a hairstyle all similarly aged men would attempt if they could pull it off. Hip hip hooray!

It Just Works (The Todd Howard Song)

Fresh off the E3 2019 news trail, comes a parody song from the wonderful ‘The Chalkeaters’. It combines the not-fit-for-purpose product design of Betheda’s latest gaming efforts, andthe under-appreciated artform of the Chicago-style big band musical number. Even if you don’t have any personal investment in Fallout 76, you can’t help but sing along.

The Perfect PokéRap

Brian David Gilbert has solidified his status as a Pokémon Master with this presentation at PAX East 2019. The man takes his audience on an entertaining, emotional and (above all) educational quest, culminating in a PokéRap featuring all current 812 Pokémon. And, while his effort and genius deserves all your time and attention, if you’d like to get straight to the top, Polygon has uploaded the song only which can be found here.

Up Up Down Down – Mega Ran (feat. DnD Sluggers) (w/ Dj CUTMAN)

Bombastic. Great visuals. With a great message behind the words. And when you’ve finished watching old Captain Planet episodes on youtube, check out this awesome song!