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* This song was used as the theme song for the [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1068683/ G4TV series, ''Code Monkeys'']. | * This song was used as the theme song for the [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1068683/ G4TV series, ''Code Monkeys'']. | ||
* [[Wikipedia:Fritos|Fritos]] is a brand of corn chip. | * [[Wikipedia:Fritos|Fritos]] is a brand of corn chip. | ||
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| Code Monkey | |
| Release | Thing a Week Three |
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| Length | 3:07 |
| Release date | 04-14-2006 |
| Related Pages | Other media |
| Blog entry | |
"Code Monkey" is a song on Jonathan Coulton's sixth album, Thing a Week Three. It is one of Jonathan's most recognizable and well known songs, a concert staple and an identifier of his place in the geek rock genre.
History
"Code Monkey" was released as the twenty-ninth Thing a Week on April 14th, 2006. Jonathan claims in the blog entry for "Code Monkey" that the song isn't autobiographical, though he did use the term "code monkey" to refer to himself and his co-workers.
Other versions
Quick Stop Entertainment sponsored a "Code Monkey Remix" contest from November 11th, 2006 to December 19th, 2006. Contestants were able to download the source files for the song, and remix them as they saw fit. The four winners can be found here. One of the winners, Kirsten Shirts has since gone on to play several Jonathan Coulton tunes, and has accompanied Jonathan live a few times.
Live performance
"Code Monkey" is one of Jonathan's most regularly played songs, essentially being in every concert since it's release. The song is slowed down tremendously, becoming more of a ballad. When performing with Paul and Storm, they usually accompany Jonathan with backing vocals. In addition, the song has been played while accompanied by Kirsten Shirts on ukelele, Emily doing the Code Monkey Dance and Jonathan himself using a Tenori-on.
Trivia
- "Code Monkey" is listed as one of the four most popular songs on Jonathan Coulton's Listening Suggestion page.
- This song was used as the theme song for the G4TV series, Code Monkeys.
- Fritos is a brand of corn chip.
- Tab is a diet cola, and Mountain Dew is a citrus soda. Both are known for being heavily caffeinated.
- Spiff's WoW based video for "Code Monkey" has been viewed over 2,200,000 times.
Availability
Downloads
"Code Monkey" is available for purchase in the Jonathan Coulton MP3 Store as an individual track or as part of Thing a Week III. Of course, this song is also included as part of the "Everything" playlist.
Downloadable FLAC versions of the above are available in the Jonathan Coulton FLAC Store
CD
"Thing a Week III" is available for purchase as a CD here.
Other versions
A karaoke version of "Code Monkey" (studio recording version) is available on the Jonathan Coulton Karaoke Store.
Themes
| Thing-a-Week Three |
