Free DLC hurting future Coulton Songs

[Bladewielder19]

I can't help but feel that this free download is going to hurt future Jonathan Coulton DLC. If you aren't familiar with his work I encourage you to youtube a few of his more popular songs. Code Monkeys, RE your brains, Skullcrusher Mountain, The Future Soon; all these and more would make excellent tracks.

If we give away his arguably most popular song for free on April fools day, it almost sets Jonathan up as a joke. Harmonix I would encourage you to take a look at his other work. It would play well to the nerd/geek crowd.

[Encubed]

I completely agree, I would love to see more Jonathan Coulton but he isn't even mentioned as the artist for Still Alive in the game!

[CaptainFeral]

It is a joke song, though. Just an overplayed song from an overrated game.
I see it in the same group as The Llama Song by now, just an internet meme song.

[SugarBear]

I can't really see still alive being overplayed, and it's not a joke song, but I will give you that it's not an actual attempt at album material.

I really hope to see some other coulton stuff as well, Re: Your Brains is one of my favorite novelty songs, I like Mr. FancyPants, This one is not about you, man I just think that guy can write songs, and in less than a week...gg JC, gg.

[CaptainFeral]

Trust me, it's overplayed.
Ever since Portal came out, everyone's been singing that lame song and going "omg the cake is a lie :D"
It's annoying and ******ed. It doesn't feel different from those lame Chuck Norris facts socially inept morons used to spout.

[QualityJeverage]

Trust me, it's overplayed.
Ever since Portal came out, everyone's been singing that lame song and going "omg the cake is a lie :D"
It's annoying and ******ed. It doesn't feel different from those lame Chuck Norris facts socially inept morons used to spout.

You're right it is lame. All the people who requested the song and love the humor are just deluding themselves. /sarcasm

You don't have to like the song or the game it's from, but don't be so conceited as to say that everyone else is wrong for disagreeing.

[CaptainFeral]

I'm not saying they're wrong. I'm saying most of them are mindless meme spouters.

[Hanover]

So, why do you play Rock Band if it's so popular? :cool:


I'm not saying they're wrong. I'm saying most of them are mindless meme spouters.

[CaptainFeral]

Popular doesn't mean bad, but popular doesn't mean good.
It all depends on -why- it's popular.

[FordGTGuy]

I completely agree, I would love to see more Jonathan Coulton but he isn't even mentioned as the artist for Still Alive in the game!

Actually this isn't true when you download it from the music store the artist is listed as Gladus & Johnathon Coultonnot just Gladus. Still Alive is a serious song used for an award winning game just because its witty and creative doesn't mean its a 'joke song'.

Saying this song hurts future DLC is like saying a demo hurts a retail game.

[DarkEternal37]

Cause Rock Band isn't something that's going to fade away in 6 months. The novelty of a NOVELTY SONG will fade away. It is not meant to be eternal.

I don't find myself agreeing with CaptainFeral a lot but he is right on this one. People have been spouting this song over and over since Portal came out and it IS getting annoying. Yes, I played Portal before anyone says anything.

[Hanover]

If you played Portal, you'd understand just how clever that game really was. What you thought was just a simple puzzle game turned into an actual experience. It did something truly original with narrative and in how it involved the player and ended with a very funny love song that was sort of the grand finale and fit perfectly. The best surprise of 2007 in the gaming world.

I'd rather have that kinda thing popular than something like Deal or no Deal. :) At least it shows that we do appreciate something original, thought provoking, creative and intellectual.


Popular doesn't mean bad, but popular doesn't mean good.
It all depends on -why- it's popular.

[CaptainFeral]

Exactly.

I can't stand novelty songs, they're like quotes from Will Ferrel movies.
If you say shake and bake, I'm going to rage. It was funny the first time, not the millions of times later.

[Hanover]

I could say the same thing about Dani California...or having to play the C&C song for the 5,000 time in a row. Not really different than any of the other popular songs in Rock Band.

If anything, Still Alive shows that Harmonix is at least willing to take chances and provide all sorts of songs for us to play.


Cause Rock Band isn't something that's going to fade away in 6 months. The novelty of a NOVELTY SONG will fade away. It is not meant to be eternal.

I don't find myself agreeing with CaptainFeral a lot but he is right on this one. People have been spouting this song over and over since Portal came out and it IS getting annoying. Yes, I played Portal before anyone says anything.

[CaptainFeral]

If you played Portal, you'd understand just how clever that game really was.

Allow me to put this into Babelfish.

*ahem*
Waaah.
You don't like the song because it's too deep and clever for you.
Waaah.

[Hanover]

And you resort to insults...good job.


Allow me to put this into Babelfish.

*ahem*
Waaah.
You don't like the song because it's too deep and clever for you.
Waaah.

[CaptainFeral]

I'm pointing out how horrible your argument was, actually.
That has to be one of the dumbest cliches to use.

[Hanover]

Got any more insults? OR cant you have a decent conversation without resorting to putting other people's tastes down?


I'm pointing out how horrible your argument was, actually.
That has to be one of the dumbest cliches to use.

[DSOTM]

i think that the only reson ppl like the beatles is because they just trying to be liek the crowd ther is nobdy that genuinely lieks teh beatles :mad::mad:

[CaptainFeral]

THINK for a second.
I'm only pointing out that you're not using a decent argument.
Quit playing the victim card, quit the "omg he insulted me. ;.;" crap.

[DSOTM]

Quit playing the victim card, quit the "omg he insulted me. ;.;" crap.

quit using the whole "THE ONLY REASON PPL LIEK IT IS BECAUSE OTHER PEOPLE LIKE IT" explanation for why this song is popular
its a novelty song, sure, but that doesnt mean that thats the only thing people like about it. some people actually think its a good song, myself included, and just because there are some asshats who randomly spat out "TEH CAEK IS TEH LIE" even though theyve never played portal doesnt make everybody who says that just as bad as them

[TheBends]

Rock Band is finally outselling the Orange Box and you want more loser compensation?

THIS IS CAPITALISM. THERE TEASING HIM!

[Akuryu]

Its free because I honestly don't see a ton of people willing to pay for it. Its popular on internet forums but that's deceptive. Most people would listen to a preview and go "wtf?" and move on. Making it free gives the guy far more exposure.

[CaptainFeral]

Are you people deaf?
My argument is that I hate the song because it's an overplayed novelty song.
I don't care that people like it. I care that the people who like it don't shut up about it.

[Hanover]

Im not playing the victim, just pointing out that you argue by putting down.

Its not worth arguing about music tastes. My point is Jonathan Coulton is as legtimate as anything else. Hell, I think you could consider Weezer kind of a novelty act. Rock n Roll was once considered a novelty. Bands like Wall of Voodoo, They Might Be Giants, Devo and The Dead Milkmen all landed places on the rock and pop charts.

The bottom line is, it's a free song. We don't have to download it. What is wrong with introducing people to a new artist? What if Still Alive leads people to other of Johnathan Coulton's work? You realize he sells enough albums to make a living from that alone...so someone must like him.




THINK for a second.
I'm only pointing out that you're not using a decent argument.
Quit playing the victim card, quit the "omg he insulted me. ;.;" crap.

[Rorschach1976]

I honestly would have never heard of this guy without having played portal, and now he's going to get even more exposure via Rock Band. Free DLC or not, he's probably thanking his lucky stars that more people know his name now.

[CaptainFeral]

I'm sorry if it seemed like I was putting you down, I was merely pointing out that you need a much better argument than that.

[FordGTGuy]

The only reason people are down playing 'Still Alive' is because its not what they wanted. If you don't like the song then don'download it, it is as simple as that. If you think Johnathon was hurt by this being free then your wrong. Why?, because all his music is free to download online yet he still makes more money yearly then he did at his previous job. The only people who would think of Johnathon as a joke because of this are them themselves everyone else will just enjoy the song and have fun instead of whining.

/From My Motorola Q9C

[admanimal]

If we give away his arguably most popular song for free on April fools day, it almost sets Jonathan up as a joke.

With the exception of the release date, which I'm sure is only coincidentally on April 1, the artist/license holder undoubtedly has to agree to have their song distributed for free, so I'm sure this will come as no shock to Jonathan.

[TheBends]

And seriously who gave a kid who was playing some D&D, a guitar?

[TheBends]

Aahahahaha That Is The Most Influential Thing He Has Ever Done!!!! Ahahahahaahah!!!!!!

[litaljohn]

Still Alive is a serious song used for an award winning game just because its witty and creative doesn't mean its a 'joke song'.



regardless of if you like or don't like the song, I can't in good faith call it witty.... creative maybe, but its just a song, and in the end if you call this witty we might as well hail weird al as a prophet.
(WARNING: DO NOT HAIL WEIRD AL AS A PROPHET)

[CaptainFeral]

O Weird Al, who art in America, hello to thy name.

[FordGTGuy]

If you don't think this song is witty then you've never played Half-Life.

"Maybe Black Mesa.. haha.. fat chance"

This is from the song and is very witty.

/From My Motorola Q9C

[Hanover]

Irony is generally lost on a lot of people in this country anyways.


If you don't think this song is witty then you've never played Half-Life.

"Maybe Black Mesa.. haha.. fat chance"

This is from the song and is very witty.

/From My Motorola Q9C

[CaptainFeral]

If you don't think this song is witty then you've never played Half-Life.

"Maybe Black Mesa.. haha.. fat chance"

This is from the song and is very witty.

/From My Motorola Q9C

That's not witty, it's a reference to an old PC game.
I could say I'm going to go make a Jill Sandwich and it wouldn't be very witty, would it?

[Hanover]

So in other words, you don't get the joke.


That's not witty, it's a reference to an old PC game.
I could say I'm going to go make a Jill Sandwich and it wouldn't be very witty, would it?

[CaptainFeral]

Half-Life.

But even if it's a new PC game (if you count HL2 Episode I Don't Give a Crap), it's still not witty.
You don't seem to really understand what the word means.
Is saying "I like lamp" witty?
Is it witty to say "Hasta la vista, baby?"

I get the joke. It's a lame reference to Valve's other game series.
I'm saying that it's not witty. It's just a reference.

[SugarBear]

I'm just curious, I'd like to hear something from you that you DO think is witty.

[CaptainFeral]

I find Eddie Izzard to be witty every now and then, thanks for asking.

[SugarBear]

I don't mean this to sound rude, it's not like that...really.

I found Eddie Izzard pretty funny about ten or fifteen years ago, but lately he's been pretty worthless and unfunny, he has had some really great cameos in movies though.

[CaptainFeral]

Sorry if I snapped a little. I assumed you were going to pull the same thing the other guy was. "Omg its too witty for you, you must be ******. Fear my fanboy rage."

[FordGTGuy]

That's not witty, it's a reference to an old PC game.
I could say I'm going to go make a Jill Sandwich and it wouldn't be very witty, would it?

Do you even know what the definition of witty is? FUNNY and the song is funny and creative. Witty is just a more mature way of saying funny. Black Mesa is not just a reference to an old PC game but to the entire Half-Life universe including Portal.

What I don't understand is why it bothers you so much and also why you even care enough about it to sit on a message board argueing and whining.

/From My Motorola Q9C

[CaptainFeral]

1. Possessing or demonstrating wit in speech or writing; very clever and humorous.
2. Characterized by or having the nature of wit; funny or jocular: a witty saying.
3. Quick to discern and express amusing insights or relationships.
4. Entertainingly and strikingly clever or original in concept, design, or performance: a witty sculpture; witty choreography.

I see nothing clever about referencing something from a game the song is about.
Quit the idiotic fanboy praise.
"OMG ITS WITTY! HOW CAN YOU NOT SEE IT WIT!"

And even if it's not witty, funny is something that varies from person to person.
I don't see anything funny about the song whatsoever. It's not that I don't get it, it's that I don't think it's funny.
You can't just claim it's funny and witty and that anyone who doesn't see that is wrong because they don't get the song.

[litaljohn]

Witty is just a more mature way of saying funny.
/From My Motorola Q9C

well witty is amusing and clever, funny maybe but many would think a funny reference is just that, a funny reference. the opinion the other person clearly stated showed an appreciation for the word in that he thought it was not clever but merely a reverence, making the term witty, unfit in this example.
witty is not just a mature way of saying funny, funny is only part of the term and it needs another dependent variable to be witty. please look up witty in the future.

[litaljohn]

hey anyone hear the power rangers theme? man they say go go power rangers in the song, just like they say in the show! man are they witty or what!!!

[CaptainFeral]

hey anyone hear the power rangers theme? man they say go go power rangers in the song, just like they say in the show! man are they witty or what!!!

Totally, which means they need to put the Power Rangers Theme in Rock Band.

[TornadoTexan]

Okay seriously... can we all just calm down a bit here... Everyone is going to have their own opinion of the song, this happens every week and with the inclusion of a song from another game you are going to add a bit of a, for lack of a better term, fanboy element into it. I played portal and yes I found it enjoyable. I like the song, and despite it not being the greatest show of the talents of Mr. Coulton, I downloaded it and tried playing it (got half way through and my 360 froze... shortly there after got the 3 rings but let it sit and its okay now). It may not be your favorite song, it may not be something you even like listening to, but thats why they made it downloadable content. You don't have to buy it if you don't want it. For those of us that do, they gave us the added bonus of it being free. Either way I'm just glad Made in Mexico (the people responsible for Yes We Can on GH2) doesn't have any songs in Rock Band and if they do make a DLC pack I have the option of not buying it.

[an1m051ty]

Actually, the Power Rangers theme would be fairly challenging on all instruments, and sounds fun to play.

Plus the Power Rangers theme would probably be more well-known to the age group of people playing this game (ages 16-26?) You know, alot of us grew up with it.

Still Alive was amusing, just like Portal was a great game, but I think having it as DLC was kind of a lame choice. On guitar at least, its rather boring. Vocals is kind of entertaining. Drums forgettable. If they are going for novelty I'd suggest a Wierd Al or something a little less niched.

BTW, at first I thought the "cake is a lie" fad and such was entertaining, but now it is annoying.

Just my 2 cents.

[Chthonic]

Free exposure in a high-profile game is going to hurt Coulton's popularity? I see..

[TornadoTexan]

I'm not going to lie I actually have thought about the power rangers theme song being in Rock Band. They could start a TV nostalgia pack... Power Rangers, TMNT, Captain Planet even!

In all honesty there are entirely too many songs that I hear and just think.... that would be great in Rock Band.

[BoBBkesackin]

Actually this isn't true when you download it from the music store the artist is listed as Gladus & Johnathon Coultonnot just Gladus. Still Alive is a serious song used for an award winning game just because its witty and creative doesn't mean its a 'joke song'.

Saying this song hurts future DLC is like saying a demo hurts a retail game.

Demos DO hurt the retail game if it (being the game) doesn't live up to the context of the the genre or, other content in this case. if i DL a game and it doesnt "live up" to other games then i am less likely to buy it.

So i'd say nothing for free, as it would in most cases, force people to purchase.

and in context of Coulture, i promise most Rock Band gamers as a majority wouldn't pay for anymore of his work as there is plenty more relevant bands out there that should come lightyears before him. The guy just isnt that good...

[an1m051ty]

I'm not going to lie I actually have thought about the power rangers theme song being in Rock Band. They could start a TV nostalgia pack... Power Rangers, TMNT, Captain Planet even!

In all honesty there are entirely too many songs that I hear and just think.... that would be great in Rock Band.

Heh that happens to me way too often my friend. :D

[FordGTGuy]

2. Characterized by or having the nature of wit; funny or jocular: a witty saying.

"OMG ITS WITTY! HOW CAN YOU NOT SEE IT WIT!"


Where in any of my posts did I make such an immature response? I feel bad for you if this is how you interpret responses and not to mention make yourself look foolish at the same time.

1.Its funny becuase its ironic.
2.Its clever by using a Black Mesa reference.

Whether or not you find it funny doesn't matter as long as someone does then its true. Just because I don't think MadTV isn't funny doesn't mean someone else doesn't. To think that your opinion is more important then someone elses is foolish.

/From My Motorola Q9C

[CaptainFeral]

Where in any of my posts did I make such an immature response? I feel bad for you if this is how you interpret responses and not to mention make yourself look foolish at the same time.

1.Its funny becuase its ironic.
2.Its clever by using a Black Mesa reference.

Whether or not you find it funny doesn't matter as long as someone does then its true. Just because I don't think MadTV isn't funny doesn't mean someone else doesn't. To think that your opinion is over fact is foolish.

It's like raiiiiiinnnn...
MadTV isn't funny either, by the way.
Quit the annoying fanboy *****ing and give it up. The people that hate the song hate it because it's an overplayed novelty song, not because they don't get the wittiness of it.

[FordGTGuy]

It's like raiiiiiinnnn...
MadTV isn't funny either, by the way.
Quit the annoying fanboy *****ing and give it up. The people that hate the song hate it because it's an overplayed novelty song, not because they don't get the wittiness of it.

Lol you actually think i'm *****ing? Far from it, while your sitting here whining like a little kid who skinned his knee i'm enjoying the song that I find witty and whether or not you do or don't doesn't matter in the least to me.

/From My Motorola Q9C

[CaptainFeral]

Lol you actually think i'm *****ing? Far from it, while your sitting here whining like a little kid who skinned his knee i'm enjoying the song that I find witty and whether or not you do or don't doesn't matter in the least to me.

I'm quoting this just in case you realize how idiotic the post was and fix it.

[FordGTGuy]

I'm quoting this just in case you realize how idiotic the post was and fix it.

Kids these days no respect in the least.

/From My Motorola Q9C

[litaljohn]

Lol you actually think i'm *****ing? Far from it, while your sitting here whining like a little kid who skinned his knee i'm enjoying the song that I find witty and whether or not you do or don't doesn't matter in the least to me.

it must matter a little, or you wouldn't spend so much time trying to correct him/prove him wrong.

I also like the reference to him being immature with the "its not me its you that the whiner." clever? no. Ironic? yes

[FordGTGuy]

it must matter a little, or you wouldn't spend so much time trying to correct him/prove him wrong.

I also like the reference to him being immature with the "its not me its you that the whiner." clever? no. Ironic? yes

As for the first retort its because I have nothing better to do at 1 AM in the morning. BTW you might want to go see my original post before jumping to conclusions as to my purpose in this thread.

His immature because he sees his opinion as the only one that matters and hates being told anything that deflects his opinion. His also immature by showing that he interpreted my comments as of a crazed fanboy.

/From My Motorola Q9C

[Tralfmadorian]

I think he will survive.

[CaptainFeral]

His immature because he sees his opinion as the only one that matters and hates being told anything that deflects his opinion. His also immature by showing that he interpreted my comments as of a crazed fanboy.

/From My Motorola Q9C

What's this about my immature? What is it doing wrong?

Learn English and use rational thinking, it'll make your posts sound less ******ed.
That's something you can do at 1AM, is it not?

[FordGTGuy]

What's this about my immature? What is it doing wrong?

Learn English and use rational thinking, it'll make your posts sound less ******ed.
That's something you can do at 1AM, is it not?

My god your funny, your post alone shows that your the last one who should be telling anyone to learn english and use rational thinking.

/From My Motorola Q9C

[CaptainFeral]

My god your funny, your post alone shows that your the last one who should be telling anyone to learn english and use rational thinking.

/From My Motorola Q9C

First my immature, now my funny. Stop talking about my possessions, jerk.

[FordGTGuy]

What's this about my immature? What is it doing wrong?

Learn English and use rational thinking, it'll make your posts sound less ******ed.
That's something you can do at 1AM, is it not?


First my immature, now my funny. Stop talking about my possessions, jerk.

hahahaha

Its like watching a chimp at the Zoo so predictable.

/From My Q9C

[CaptainFeral]

hahahaha

Its like watching a chimp at the Zoo so predictable.

/From My Q9C

You don't capitalize the h yet you randomly capitalize the z in zoo.
I'm having fun. This is funnier than "Still Alive."

[Rorschach1976]

My god this thread has gotten lame. Someone please lock it, I'm begging you.

[FordGTGuy]

You don't capitalize the h yet you randomly capitalize the z in zoo.
I'm having fun. This is funnier than "Still Alive."

Its because Zoo is a proper noun and I really hope you've atleast learned something this simple at your School by now.

[CaptainFeral]

Its because Zoo is a proper noun and I really hope you've atleast learned something this simple at your School by now.

Now you're just trolling. Either you're a /b/tard or a ******, take your pick.

[sonofhrothgar]

Weeeeeeeeeeeee! The song is crap and NOT witty. What's next, the Saved By The Bell or He-Man or Transformers theme songs?? Oh wait, that'll probably be the 3-pack for next week.

[CaptainFeral]

...I actually can't remember the He-Man theme.
All I can think of is the cosmic key from the movie now. ;_;

[DarkEternal37]

My god your funny, your post alone shows that your the last one who should be telling anyone to learn english and use rational thinking.

/From My Motorola Q9C

Should be "you're" if we're getting into an English and grammar contest here. And for the record, zoo is not a proper noun unless you are referring to a specific zoo such as the San Diego Zoo. Hi, I'm a journalism major.

[sonofhrothgar]

...I actually can't remember the He-Man theme.
All I can think of is the cosmic key from the movie now. ;_;

Well I can tell you one thing, it's no good for ROCK Band... I mean I guess if the game were called Lame Theme Music Band then all of those would fit right in with this NON-witty song from a not so cool game.

[yelladog32]

Geez, the song is witty. It is witty to what it pertains to; which is Portal and it's part in the Half-Life series. Is it witty to reference outside of the Half-Life series and it's spinoffs? No, it isn't.

Go ahead and leave me.
I think i prefer to stay inside.
maybe you'll find someone else
to help you.
maybe Black Mesa...
THAT WAS A JOKE, HA HA, FAT CHANCE.

The whole Black Mesa reference is valid, mainly because the installation is at Black Mesa. It even says Black Mesa in one of the conference rooms you can look into on the last level where you escape (I don't care about spoilers). Also, they aren't angry you are trying to leave cause you die anyway.

Aperture Science
We do what we must
because we can.


They kill you because they can. In game, you avoid the fire pit, though...

And the Science gets done.
And you make a neat gun.
For the people who are
still alive.

They use your body to test it's limits which allows them to make guns for their army.


End of song, Glados keeps saying that she is still alive. End of credits, you'll see a room full of eyes (around the cake), which means that they just have to be put on the machine.

The song is witty to what it pertains to: Portal and the Half-Life series.

[lankyb]

Rock Band is finally outselling the Orange Box and you want more loser compensation?

THIS IS CAPITALISM. THERE TEASING HIM!

Can you provide a reference for that?

Are you including PC sales?

[Soja]

I can't help but feel that this free download is going to hurt future Jonathan Coulton DLC. If you aren't familiar with his work I encourage you to youtube a few of his more popular songs. Code Monkeys, RE your brains, Skullcrusher Mountain, The Future Soon; all these and more would make excellent tracks.

If we give away his arguably most popular song for free on April fools day, it almost sets Jonathan up as a joke. Harmonix I would encourage you to take a look at his other work. It would play well to the nerd/geek crowd. It's probably due to Coulton's efforts himself that we got Still Alive for free. I don't think you should be too worried, as it seems that he's a fairly independent solo act and will continue creating his music. He seems to be the type that does it for the love of the song rather than the money. I wouldn't have minded paying for Still Alive, but that it was free was just incredible.

Coulton definitely had some role in making that happen.

[Chthonic]

Now you're just trolling.

Oh, this is good stuff.

Anyway, like I said, I don't think giving the song away for free is going to do Coulton much harm. The only risk is that people are probably going to make themselves mighty sick of this particular song after a while.

[TakeABow]

I think he will survive.

While doing science!

[Hanover]

In other words, you dont get the joke because you dont know what you are talking about. The lyrics are not just a "reference to a game."

I'll give you this...unless you've played Portal, and know what it's about, a lot of the irony in the song will be lost on some people as evidenced by your response below.

Now I'm over arguing a trolling pretentious pseudointellectual who think liking Eddie Izzard, a comedian who dresses in drag and makes funny jokes about Star Wars and Squirrels and was probably more overexposed than Still Alive, means that they have a higher IQ than most people.

As for the OP, Coulton makes enough money to do it for a living...and he puts a Creative Commons license on his music for anyone to use and is probably better known and more successful than most of the people griping about a free song in Rock Band.



Half-Life.

But even if it's a new PC game (if you count HL2 Episode I Don't Give a Crap), it's still not witty.
You don't seem to really understand what the word means.
Is saying "I like lamp" witty?
Is it witty to say "Hasta la vista, baby?"

I get the joke. It's a lame reference to Valve's other game series.
I'm saying that it's not witty. It's just a reference.

[FordGTGuy]

This has got to be the most ******ed statement yet.
Do I even need to tackle this one?
No? It's too obvious?
Yay.
Let's just point and laugh at this ****** instead.

You might want to come back to reality because the only person being laughed at here is you.

/From My Motorola Q9C

[litaljohn]

You might want to come back to reality because the only person being laughed at here is you.

/From My Motorola Q9C

i dunno i tend to laugh at myself quite a bit....

[Steef]

If he really wanted he could have his name added to the song title.
Clearly it's GLADoS just for fun...

[AnonymousMonkey]

Trust me, it's overplayed.
Ever since Portal came out, everyone's been singing that lame song and going "omg the cake is a lie :D"
It's annoying and ******ed. It doesn't feel different from those lame Chuck Norris facts socially inept morons used to spout.

Chuck Norris doesn't need portals. He reaches through time to karate chop you in the face.

[sonofhrothgar]

You might want to come back to reality because the only person being laughed at here is you.

/From My Motorola Q9C

Actually I've been laughing at you for some time now.

[sonofhrothgar]

If he really wanted he could have his name added to the song title.
Clearly it's GLADoS just for fun...

Jonathan Coulton's name is actually on there.

[R4di4ti0n]

I dont see how this is a joke song.

Jack Black is a joke musician
Alien Ant Farm covering smooth criminal, was a joke.

This, is simply just a FUNNY song, in a FUNNY game, that was one of the most enjoying and original 2.25 hours of my life when i first played it.

[killcount21]

Spoiler Alert








For those arguing over whether the song is actually funny as compared to just making in game references, if you knew anything about the game( such as the fact that Aperture Science and Black Mesa are two competing research firms), then you would understand why that would be funny. Glados is taunting you that you can't go to Black Mesa because they are rivals of aperture science.



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Other then that, this song is great, a nice simple melody, singing is fun, and the drums are interesting. Downloading it for free was awesome and any week we don't have a repeat of the thrash pack can't be a bad week.

[falloutitchy]

I was really hoping that whenever Still Alive got released, that it would be part of a "JoCo" Pack, but I guess 'twas not to be. Hopefully that doesn't mean he's ruled out entirely.

Also, it sounds like some of you really need to reread this post (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35667).

[Bukkethead]

While I'm glad the song is free, and I know that Jonathan releases his music under the Creative Commons license, I still feel very strongly about supporting indy artists in terms of financial compensation.

Anyone out there who feels like I do, I urge you to follow my example - visit the online store at www.jonathancoulton.com and drop a few dollars on some of his work that you may not have heard before. I'll be picking up karaoke copies of my favorite songs and making a CD to take to my usual haunt. They'll love Code Monkey, I'm sure.

[jayxftw]

why would I want to waste my money on this stuff? this music...if it can be called that is bad.

[Bukkethead]

why would I want to waste my money on this stuff?

Obviously, my comment only applies to people who actually like his music and want to support him. I appreciate the fact that the song is free, but since I like it, I want to make sure the artist is properly compensated. I won't shed any tears if you abstain.