Music Video Unlocks Hearts With the Konami Code
How do you tell a gamer girl that you love her? "Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, select, start."
Kirby Krackle.
The song is from the Seattle-based nerd rock band's self-titled album, released last year. It tells the story of a guy who falls in love with a beautiful nerd girl that walks into his store, manages to score a date with her, and ... well, the ending needs to be seen to be believed. The chorus mentions the Konami Code and Legend of Zelda videogames, but references to <a href=http://www.amazon.com/THX-1138-Directors-Two-Disc-Special/dp/B0002CHIKG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1281594352&sr=8-2>THX 1138, various Marvel Comics characters, and even Hall & Oates all make appearances.
While the song is a year old, the video is actually a recent creation, with the animation created by local artist Betsy Lee. It was announced a couple of months ago on the band's official website and has quietly been gaining a following ever since.
"Up, Up, Down, Down" is a great example of Kirby Krackle's style, but the game's nerd ballads span a pretty wide spectrum. Between the two albums that have been released so far (both of which are charming), there are songs about the troubles of being a James Bond-esque henchman, tributes to the women of Marvel Comics, and how the zombie apocalypse will totally mess up your weekend.
Source: Geeks Are Sexy
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How do you tell a gamer girl that you love her? "Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, select, start."
Kirby Krackle.
The song is from the Seattle-based nerd rock band's self-titled album, released last year. It tells the story of a guy who falls in love with a beautiful nerd girl that walks into his store, manages to score a date with her, and ... well, the ending needs to be seen to be believed. The chorus mentions the Konami Code and Legend of Zelda videogames, but references to <a href=http://www.amazon.com/THX-1138-Directors-Two-Disc-Special/dp/B0002CHIKG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1281594352&sr=8-2>THX 1138, various Marvel Comics characters, and even Hall & Oates all make appearances.
While the song is a year old, the video is actually a recent creation, with the animation created by local artist Betsy Lee. It was announced a couple of months ago on the band's official website and has quietly been gaining a following ever since.
"Up, Up, Down, Down" is a great example of Kirby Krackle's style, but the game's nerd ballads span a pretty wide spectrum. Between the two albums that have been released so far (both of which are charming), there are songs about the troubles of being a James Bond-esque henchman, tributes to the women of Marvel Comics, and how the zombie apocalypse will totally mess up your weekend.
Source: Geeks Are Sexy
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