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| − | They Might Be Giants is | + | They Might Be Giants is an alternative music group formed by '''[[John Linnell]]''' and '''[[John Flansburgh]]''' in 1982. [[Jonathan Coulton]] has cited the duo as being one of his biggest influences. The group eventually expanded to involve a backing band, including drummer [[Marty Beller]] who is now also part of Coulton's [[Band|unnamed band]]. |
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| + | In 2009, a Coulton [http://www.jonathancoulton.com/wiki/index.php/Chicago%2C_IL:_2009-10-10 show in Chicago] was up against They Might Be Giants playing a different venue in the same city. Aware of the large crossover between fans of both acts--as well as being a huge TMBG fan himself--Coulton was inspired to [http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2009/10/01/i-might-also-be-giants/ perform a set of TMBG songs] at his own show. Together with [[Paul and Storm]] he covered the entirety of their acclaimed "Flood" album in between Paul and Storm's set and his own. When They Might Be Giants later invited him as the opener on a few tour dates in March 2010, Coulton [http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2010/02/02/i-am-the-opening-band/ joking credited] the cover show. | ||
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| + | Coulton has since maintained close ties with the band. He eventually convinced them to start using [http://twitter.com/#!/tmbg Twitter], and is working with [[John Flansburgh|Flansburgh]] and drummer [[Marty Beller]] on his new musical ventures. | ||
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*Here Come the 123s (2008) | *Here Come the 123s (2008) | ||
*Here Comes Science (2009) | *Here Comes Science (2009) | ||
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| + | ===Links=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.theymightbegiants.com/ Official web page] | ||
| + | *[http://www.jonathancoulton.com/forums/comments.php?DiscussionID=1305 Jonathan Coulton/Paul and Storm "Flood Show" bootleg recording] | ||
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Revision as of 16:06, 3 May 2011
They Might Be Giants is an alternative music group formed by John Linnell and John Flansburgh in 1982. Jonathan Coulton has cited the duo as being one of his biggest influences. The group eventually expanded to involve a backing band, including drummer Marty Beller who is now also part of Coulton's unnamed band.
In 2009, a Coulton show in Chicago was up against They Might Be Giants playing a different venue in the same city. Aware of the large crossover between fans of both acts--as well as being a huge TMBG fan himself--Coulton was inspired to perform a set of TMBG songs at his own show. Together with Paul and Storm he covered the entirety of their acclaimed "Flood" album in between Paul and Storm's set and his own. When They Might Be Giants later invited him as the opener on a few tour dates in March 2010, Coulton joking credited the cover show.
Coulton has since maintained close ties with the band. He eventually convinced them to start using Twitter, and is working with Flansburgh and drummer Marty Beller on his new musical ventures.
Discography
Throughout their career, They Might Be Giants have released 14 studio albums.
- They Might Be Giants (1986)
- Lincoln (1988)
- Flood (1990)
- Apollo 18 (1992)
- John Henry (1994)
- Factory Showroom (1996)
- Long Tall Weekend (1999)
- Mink Car (2001)
- No! (2002)
- The Spine (2004)
- Here Come the ABCs (2005)
- The Else (2007)
- Here Come the 123s (2008)
- Here Comes Science (2009)
