http://www.idkfa.com/v3 idkfa: syndicated http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=4324 I think it may be time to release that Northstar song. Evidently, he's about to get gay married. Comics are way fucking cooler than when we were kids. conrad@idkfa.com (conrad) Cognitive Surplus Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:19:33 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=4324 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=4296 My immediate thought was "Is he going to go there?" You did not disappoint. Kudos. Also, Wikipedia's entry on Kitty Pyde included this image, which is reminiscent of an aging housewife's romance novels mating with comic books. It's a win-win, really. conrad@idkfa.com (conrad) Cognitive Surplus Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:29:55 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=4296 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=4291 Hell yes. Good work, man. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Cognitive Surplus Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:45:47 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=4291 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=4289 Today's selection: Shadowcat And I sing it in her key, so that's fun. http://www.robbiecowan.com/Songs/X-Men.html Wilber@idkfa.com (Wilber) Cognitive Surplus Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:16:35 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=4289 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=4265 Relevant X-Men Nerdery: X-Men Maths conrad@idkfa.com (conrad) Cognitive Surplus Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:58:25 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=4265 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=4056 This one is my favorite so far as well. With slight embelishments (ie, additional instruments) this could totally be the villain's solo from a disney movie. Also, I may love this one right now because I just went to a bat mitzvah. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Cognitive Surplus Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:41:34 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=4056 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=4052 Good work, sir. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Cognitive Surplus Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:48:22 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=4052 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=4051 My favorite so far: Magneto! http://www.robbiecowan.com/Songs/X-Men.html I really go for gusto in this performance. Also, recorded this one on iPhone instead of laptop, and I think I like the quality a little better. Meh. Wilber@idkfa.com (Wilber) Cognitive Surplus Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:29:15 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=4051 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3973 Yeah he is. Governator@idkfa.com (Governator) Cognitive Surplus Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:29:33 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3973 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3972 He's mixing universes again. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Cognitive Surplus Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:08:36 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3972 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3970 I love the title: "If you could see my eyes..." Also, all the more impressive that you're doing these while you're on tour. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Cognitive Surplus Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:30:49 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3970 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3969 Today's hero: Cyclops. http://www.robbiecowan.com/Songs/X-Men.html Kind of shitily sung, but whatever. Wilber@idkfa.com (Wilber) Cognitive Surplus Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:58:06 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3969 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3968 Hm, I don't seem to remember a mutant called The Tick. Wilber@idkfa.com (Wilber) Cognitive Surplus Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:56:13 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3968 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3929 Bahaha gay and Canadian! Double whammy! Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Cognitive Surplus Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:41:43 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3929 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3928 Sheesh, yeah, that's pretty obscure! Nice one. If I had one request, it'd be for The Tick from the cartoon. I've been on a little bit of a Tick craze lately and it had some great lines. Governator@idkfa.com (Governator) Cognitive Surplus Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:39:03 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3928 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3927 Which one is he? Green Man@idkfa.com (Green Man) Cognitive Surplus Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:51:13 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3927 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3926 JUBILEE! Man, her character is the worst. And who would have known she's Asian?? Only lamer superhero was Dazzler. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Cognitive Surplus Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:30:30 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3926 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3925 I REQUEST WOLVERINE. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Cognitive Surplus Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:27:29 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3925 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3924 "I CAN SMMMMELL IT." X-Men reality show! Real World: Xavier's School! Real Housewives of Prof. X's Mansion! The X-List (the gay version (which the youtube clip could be from))! Also, for some reason, writing a Wolverine song holds no interest. Don't know why. Just don't expect one. Wilber@idkfa.com (Wilber) Cognitive Surplus Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:26:53 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3924 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3923 I see it more as an exercise than anything. Like, I just need the practice churning out some material, and I've got to write about something, so here we are. And it just seems silly to let them rot in a drawer somewhere when someone might be momentarily amused by them. Having people I don't know listen to this shit is totes cool, because I don't really care. it is more the idea that friends of mine might hear how truly, horribly nerdy I am that is embarrassing. You all are already privy to that character trait, though, which is why this is probably the only forum that will ever witness these messes. Wilber@idkfa.com (Wilber) Cognitive Surplus Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:24:08 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3923 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3922 It's funny- I've only ever read a smattering of the books. I was addicted to the cartoon on FOX KIDS (rocks kids) as a child, but was forbidden from watching it by my parents, which made it all the more tantalizing. I think what doesn't work about a Hulk character song is the lack of continuity in his character. I mean, X-Men suffer from this too, to a certain extent, but the combination of their powers and position in the team make them very clearly defined characters, which makes for easy pickin's as far as song writing goes. I will take requests, though. The most obscure character I've written so far is Northstar, whose song make take awhile to debut, because I've yet to record it. Wilber@idkfa.com (Wilber) Cognitive Surplus Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:21:25 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3922 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3921 The better question: Was it X-men in general or X-men set to music that really pushed you over the edge? Inquiring minds want to know. conrad@idkfa.com (conrad) Cognitive Surplus Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:45:28 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3921 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3920 What can I say.. me made me soil my pants. Governator@idkfa.com (Governator) Cognitive Surplus Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:59:34 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3920 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3918 Whooaa. Nerd overload! Everyone stand back! conrad@idkfa.com (conrad) Cognitive Surplus Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:21:41 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3918 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3917 OMG, that was awesome! Can I now request every other slightly minuscule X-Men character? Do you actually read the comic books? Can you do a song about the Pro-Registration/Anti-Registration series? What about Hulk? He's had so many variants from stupid green to smart gray and then i think smart green, and then warbound hulk... that would be killer.. Governator@idkfa.com (Governator) Cognitive Surplus Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:04:09 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3917 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3915 Slightly relevant: I found this, which was linked, along with the comment "I'd watch a whole TV show where Wolverine is just living his day to day life." I think I agree. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Cognitive Surplus Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:38:17 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3915 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3914 This kind of thing is amazing and brilliant. I like the idea that you just feel like you have something to create, so you take the time to sit down and make it... and then share it with this community. I don't think it's grossly embarrassing, because in all honesty we all have similar such musings, scribbling's or rudimentary projects. I just appreciate you having the gumption to throw it out there for us to savor and bandy about. The world has to see this shit, Robbie. Also, know that I'll probably share this with my group of college friends on another forum. Green Man@idkfa.com (Green Man) Cognitive Surplus Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:05:45 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3914 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3912 I was secretly hoping for you to make fun of her (rather poorly concealed) Rubber Maid glove fetish from the cartoon. However, still fantastic. You've found a niche, good sir. That also prompted me to read Jubilee's wikipedia page, where I discovered she "is one of the depowered mutant characters who later reappeared using technology-based powers in the New Warriors comic series. She has since been turned into a vampire." Our childhood is being raped and pillaged by these frauds! Nothing is sacred any more. conrad@idkfa.com (conrad) Cognitive Surplus Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:29:56 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3912 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3911 Love it. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Cognitive Surplus Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:44:54 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3911 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3910 First up is everyone's favorite fuck-up, Jubilee! http://www.robbiecowan.com/Songs/X-Men.html Wilber@idkfa.com (Wilber) Cognitive Surplus Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:28:42 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3910 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3909 I have something embarrassing to admit, and I think you nerds are the only people who may understand. I like to write songs sometimes, but I don't have anything to write about. I mean, I have LOTS to write about, but writing personally is difficult, especially difficult to make interesting to anyone who isn't you, and REALLY difficult to share with anyone besides your own furtive tears. Anyway, I started writing songs about X-Men, because it seemed easy. And it has been. So now I've got all these songs about X-Men which I can never use because I'll never get rights. Anyway, it's kind of grossly embarrassing that I've A) spent this much time thinking about the internal dialogue and struggles of the X-People, B) decided to compound nerdiness with nerdiness by musicalizing them in the style of musical theatre, and C) that I'm so proud of them that I'd like other people to hear them. Since I'll be ridiculed anywhere else I attempt to showcase these, and because you're all nerdy comics-loving theatre-fag types, I'm giving them to you. Witness my shame. I'm going to post a new one every so often, I'll update here when I do. Wilber@idkfa.com (Wilber) Cognitive Surplus Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:28:05 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3909&msg_id=3909