You're going to Geek Karaoke. What song are you singing?
January 30, 2014 6:56 PM Subscribe
Having attended a bunch of really fun punk rock karaoke fundraisers in DC and Baltimore, I have decided that Geek Karaoke is an idea whose time has come. I want this to be a thing, even if it means i have to figure out how to make karaoke versions of songs where none exist. The question is, though: which songs?
What songs would you consider absolutely essential to this enterprise? What song would you, personally, most like to sing at this event, should I actually get it to happen? Can I get away with making a karaoke version of the Doctor Who theme where the screen just reads "OOOO WEEEEE OOOOO, OOOO WEEEEE OOOOO?"
What songs would you consider absolutely essential to this enterprise? What song would you, personally, most like to sing at this event, should I actually get it to happen? Can I get away with making a karaoke version of the Doctor Who theme where the screen just reads "OOOO WEEEEE OOOOO, OOOO WEEEEE OOOOO?"
The song from the Firefly opening credits, of course.
posted by willpie at 7:06 PM on January 30, 2014 [6 favorites]
posted by willpie at 7:06 PM on January 30, 2014 [6 favorites]
oooh do Want You Gone, the song at the end of portal2
posted by 5_13_23_42_69_666 at 7:06 PM on January 30, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by 5_13_23_42_69_666 at 7:06 PM on January 30, 2014 [1 favorite]
The Spiderman theme as performed by The Ramones.
posted by Ghostride The Whip at 7:13 PM on January 30, 2014
posted by Ghostride The Whip at 7:13 PM on January 30, 2014
The Ewok "yubdub" song.
posted by HeroZero at 7:17 PM on January 30, 2014 [4 favorites]
posted by HeroZero at 7:17 PM on January 30, 2014 [4 favorites]
Every Simpsons song (Bartman, Monorail, See my Vest, etc.)
posted by HeroZero at 7:18 PM on January 30, 2014 [6 favorites]
posted by HeroZero at 7:18 PM on January 30, 2014 [6 favorites]
I've always wanted to do a karaoke version of Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger by Daft Punk in my best imitation of a robot voice. One of the only geek band songs that I've seen at karaoke is Birdhouse in Your Soul by They Might Be Giants.
posted by burnmp3s at 7:23 PM on January 30, 2014
posted by burnmp3s at 7:23 PM on January 30, 2014
Anything from Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog
"Hero of Canton" from Firefly
"The Saga Begins" and/or "White and Nerdy" by Weird Al. Heck, pretty much anything from Weird Al. But especially those two.
The Big Bang Theory theme song
posted by dean_deen at 7:28 PM on January 30, 2014 [4 favorites]
"Hero of Canton" from Firefly
"The Saga Begins" and/or "White and Nerdy" by Weird Al. Heck, pretty much anything from Weird Al. But especially those two.
The Big Bang Theory theme song
posted by dean_deen at 7:28 PM on January 30, 2014 [4 favorites]
Birdhouse in Your Soul is a good call, but what about Particle Man and Istanbul, Not Constantinople too? Really all of the famous TMBG, and maybe some less famous songs too, because there will be at least one person who knows it all.
posted by ActionPopulated at 7:28 PM on January 30, 2014 [3 favorites]
posted by ActionPopulated at 7:28 PM on January 30, 2014 [3 favorites]
Oh, and some songs from Once More, With Feeling!
posted by ActionPopulated at 7:31 PM on January 30, 2014 [3 favorites]
posted by ActionPopulated at 7:31 PM on January 30, 2014 [3 favorites]
And Rocky Horror! Sweet Transvestite for sure, maybe Hot Patootie, maybe Dammit Janet as a duet.
I'll stop dominating your thread now. If this really happens do let me know; I'd consider a weekend trip down from Philly to take part.
posted by ActionPopulated at 7:34 PM on January 30, 2014 [1 favorite]
I'll stop dominating your thread now. If this really happens do let me know; I'd consider a weekend trip down from Philly to take part.
posted by ActionPopulated at 7:34 PM on January 30, 2014 [1 favorite]
Also came in to say Jonathan Coulton, as his name leapt to mind before I'd even finished reading the question. Maybe some Weird Al, as well.
posted by booksherpa at 7:41 PM on January 30, 2014
posted by booksherpa at 7:41 PM on January 30, 2014
Weird Al or other parody songs.
Not sure if this is a thing, but are there maths learning songs or something like that? Periodic table song?
posted by Youremyworld at 7:58 PM on January 30, 2014 [1 favorite]
Not sure if this is a thing, but are there maths learning songs or something like that? Periodic table song?
posted by Youremyworld at 7:58 PM on January 30, 2014 [1 favorite]
Nthing Coulton. I've seen a friend do Skullcrusher Mountain in full mad scientist drag, complete with a horsemonkey prop. (Stuffed monkey and stuffed horse sewn together.)
posted by immlass at 8:03 PM on January 30, 2014
posted by immlass at 8:03 PM on January 30, 2014
YES DR HORRIBLE.
posted by celtalitha at 8:07 PM on January 30, 2014 [2 favorites]
posted by celtalitha at 8:07 PM on January 30, 2014 [2 favorites]
TMBG was mentioned - you could throw in a couple of their kids songs too. I'm thinking "I am a Paleontologist" for starters.
posted by gaspode at 8:09 PM on January 30, 2014
posted by gaspode at 8:09 PM on January 30, 2014
I would also include the Carmen Sandiego theme song and some Schoolhouse Rock and the Animaniacs states and capitols song.
posted by celtalitha at 8:09 PM on January 30, 2014 [3 favorites]
posted by celtalitha at 8:09 PM on January 30, 2014 [3 favorites]
I Knew You Were Tribbles (When You Dropped In), of course!
posted by mogget at 8:14 PM on January 30, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by mogget at 8:14 PM on January 30, 2014 [1 favorite]
Periodic table song?
Aaaahh!!! How could I forget Tom Lehrer?!
posted by booksherpa at 8:17 PM on January 30, 2014 [1 favorite]
Aaaahh!!! How could I forget Tom Lehrer?!
posted by booksherpa at 8:17 PM on January 30, 2014 [1 favorite]
I came in to express surprise that nobody has yet suggested She Blinded Me with Science. With super bonus points for anyone that does it Shatner Style.
Also, nearly anything from Animaniacs, especially the Nations and State Capitals songs. Either one of those would be freakin' hilarious to watch someone try to do karaoke to.
And speaking of Shatner, if you pull off the Dr. Who theme, you would also be obligated to to the Star Trek: TOS theme. Introductory narration required.
posted by SquidLips at 8:40 PM on January 30, 2014
Also, nearly anything from Animaniacs, especially the Nations and State Capitals songs. Either one of those would be freakin' hilarious to watch someone try to do karaoke to.
And speaking of Shatner, if you pull off the Dr. Who theme, you would also be obligated to to the Star Trek: TOS theme. Introductory narration required.
posted by SquidLips at 8:40 PM on January 30, 2014
I came in to express surprise that nobody has yet suggested She Blinded Me with Science
Dolby is hard to do for karaoke, particularly for novices; it's got difficult vocals and timing. I would point people toward something a little easier to sing like Lehrer or TMBG or Coulton.
posted by immlass at 8:50 PM on January 30, 2014
Dolby is hard to do for karaoke, particularly for novices; it's got difficult vocals and timing. I would point people toward something a little easier to sing like Lehrer or TMBG or Coulton.
posted by immlass at 8:50 PM on January 30, 2014
The various songs put out by the cast of the Guild.
Raise Your Glass by Pink, because of the Cosplay lip dub.
posted by jacquilynne at 9:54 PM on January 30, 2014
Raise Your Glass by Pink, because of the Cosplay lip dub.
posted by jacquilynne at 9:54 PM on January 30, 2014
Oh my god. Seriously? I'm the first?
posted by town of cats at 10:22 PM on January 30, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by town of cats at 10:22 PM on January 30, 2014 [1 favorite]
The Gates by Da Vinci's Notebook!
posted by Weeping_angel at 12:35 AM on January 31, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by Weeping_angel at 12:35 AM on January 31, 2014 [1 favorite]
I would love to see a karaoke version of Fett's Vette by MC Chris.
posted by neushoorn at 2:05 AM on January 31, 2014
posted by neushoorn at 2:05 AM on January 31, 2014
Weird Science by Oingo Boingo
If you really want to geek out, New Math by Tom Lehrer. Or for that matter, anything Tom Lehrer.
posted by zizzle at 4:32 AM on January 31, 2014
If you really want to geek out, New Math by Tom Lehrer. Or for that matter, anything Tom Lehrer.
posted by zizzle at 4:32 AM on January 31, 2014
Just about anything off Bargainville, by Moxy Fruvous.
M.C. Frontalot has a ton of stuff that would work if you feel like doing some nerdcore rappin'.
posted by bondcliff at 5:44 AM on January 31, 2014
M.C. Frontalot has a ton of stuff that would work if you feel like doing some nerdcore rappin'.
posted by bondcliff at 5:44 AM on January 31, 2014
On the RHPS front, you're going to want the Time Warp too. That was a big hit at a karaoke shindig I attended last year, that was heavily nerd-populated.
posted by Stacey at 6:41 AM on January 31, 2014
posted by Stacey at 6:41 AM on January 31, 2014
Yes, Weird Al - "It's all about the Pentiums" and "White and Nerdy" come to mind immediately.
posted by getawaysticks at 6:46 AM on January 31, 2014
posted by getawaysticks at 6:46 AM on January 31, 2014
Came in to suggest They Might Be Giants, Weird Al, Tom Lehrer, and Jonathon Coulton. Beaten to the punch on all.
posted by kyrademon at 9:02 AM on January 31, 2014
posted by kyrademon at 9:02 AM on January 31, 2014
Geto Boys - Damn It Feels Good to be a Gangsta
posted by Juniper Toast at 1:25 PM on January 31, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by Juniper Toast at 1:25 PM on January 31, 2014 [1 favorite]
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