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| − | "'''Code Monkey'''" is a song on [[Jonathan Coulton]]'s sixth album, [[Thing a Week Three]]. It is one of Jonathan's most recognizable and | + | "'''Code Monkey'''" is a song on [[Jonathan Coulton]]'s sixth album, [[Thing a Week Three]]. It is one of Jonathan's most recognizable and best known songs, a concert staple and an identifier of his place in the [[Wikipedia:Geek rock|geek rock]] genre. |
== History == | == History == | ||
"Code Monkey" was released as the twenty-ninth [[Thing a Week]] on April 14th, 2006. Jonathan claims in the [[joco:/2006/04/14/thing-a-week-29-code-monkey|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. | "Code Monkey" was released as the twenty-ninth [[Thing a Week]] on April 14th, 2006. Jonathan claims in the [[joco:/2006/04/14/thing-a-week-29-code-monkey|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. | ||
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| + | Shortly after its release, "Code Monkey" was [http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/04/23/159227 linked to] on Slashdot.org; the resultant [[Wikipedia:Slashdot effect|traffic overload]] caused jonathancoulton.com to go down for over twenty-four hours. | ||
== Other versions == | == Other versions == | ||
| − | Quick Stop Entertainment sponsored a [http://www.quickstopentertainment.com/2006/11/18/contest-code-monkey-remix/ "Code Monkey Remix" contest] from November 11th, 2006 to December 19th, 2006. Contestants were able to download the source files for the song | + | Quick Stop Entertainment sponsored a [http://www.quickstopentertainment.com/2006/11/18/contest-code-monkey-remix/ "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. Four of the five winning entries can be found [http://www.quickstopentertainment.com/2006/12/20/code-monkey-contest-judging/ here]. One of the winners, [[The Doifter|Kristen Shirts]], has since gone on to cover other Jonathan Coulton songs; she has also accompanied Jonathan live at several concerts in New York City as well as at the [[San Francisco, CA: 2008-02-22|San Francisco DVD show]]. |
== Live performance == | == Live performance == | ||
| − | "Code Monkey" is one of Jonathan's most regularly played songs | + | "Code Monkey" is one of Jonathan's most regularly played songs; it is believed that Jonathan has performed it in every concert since its release. In live performances, the song is typically slowed down tremendously from the Thing a Week release, 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 Kristen Shirts on ukelele, [[Emily]] doing the [[Code Monkey Dance]], or Jonathan himself using a [[wikipedia:Tenori-on|Tenori-on]]. |
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| − | * "Code Monkey" is listed as one of the four most popular songs on Jonathan Coulton's [[joco:primer/listen/|Listening | + | * "Code Monkey" is listed as one of the four most popular songs on Jonathan Coulton's [[joco:primer/listen/|Listening Suggestions]] page. |
* 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. | ||
* [[Wikipedia:Tab_(soft_drink)|Tab]] is a diet cola, and [[Wikipedia:Mountain_Dew|Mountain Dew]] is a citrus soda. Both are known for being heavily caffeinated. | * [[Wikipedia:Tab_(soft_drink)|Tab]] is a diet cola, and [[Wikipedia:Mountain_Dew|Mountain Dew]] is a citrus soda. Both are known for being heavily caffeinated. | ||
| − | * [[Spiff]]'s | + | * [[Spiff]]'s World of Warcraft machinima video for "Code Monkey" has been viewed over 2,400,000 times. |
== Availability == | == Availability == | ||
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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 best 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.
Shortly after its release, "Code Monkey" was linked to on Slashdot.org; the resultant traffic overload caused jonathancoulton.com to go down for over twenty-four hours.
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. Four of the five winning entries can be found here. One of the winners, Kristen Shirts, has since gone on to cover other Jonathan Coulton songs; she has also accompanied Jonathan live at several concerts in New York City as well as at the San Francisco DVD show.
Live performance
"Code Monkey" is one of Jonathan's most regularly played songs; it is believed that Jonathan has performed it in every concert since its release. In live performances, the song is typically slowed down tremendously from the Thing a Week release, 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 Kristen Shirts on ukelele, Emily doing the Code Monkey Dance, or Jonathan himself using a Tenori-on.
Trivia
- "Code Monkey" is listed as one of the four most popular songs on Jonathan Coulton's Listening Suggestions 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 World of Warcraft machinima video for "Code Monkey" has been viewed over 2,400,000 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 |
