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'''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]].
 
'''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]].
  
In 2009, a Coulton [[Chicago, 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/ jokingly credited] the cover show. Coulton later opened for They Might Be Giants on their [[Join Us Tour]] in the fall/winter of 2011-2012.
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In 2009, a Coulton [[Chicago, 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/ jokingly credited] the cover show. Coulton later opened for They Might Be Giants on their [[Join Us Tour|''Joins Us'' tour]] from late 2011 to early 2012.
  
Coulton has since maintained close ties with the band. He eventually convinced them to start using [http://twitter.com/#!/tmbg Twitter], and his 2011 studio album, ''[[Artificial Heart]]'' was produced by Flansburgh. The album also features TMBG's drummer [[Marty Beller]].
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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 his 2011 studio album, ''[[Artificial Heart]]'' was produced by Flansburgh, who also helped with some arranging and programming. The album also features TMBG's drummer [[Marty Beller]], among other previous TMBG-collaborators.
  
 
===Discography===
 
===Discography===
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*Join Us (2011)
 
*Join Us (2011)
  
===Links===
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==External links==
*[http://www.theymightbegiants.com/ Official web page]
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*[http://www.theymightbegiants.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.tmbw.net/ This Might Be A Wiki: The They Might Be Giants Wiki]
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*[[tmbw:Main Page|This Might Be A Wiki]]: The They Might Be Giants Wiki
*[http://www.jonathancoulton.com/forums/index.php?p=/discussion/1289/joco-bootleg-thread/p1 Jonathan Coulton/Paul and Storm "Flood Show" bootleg recording]
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*[http://www.jonathancoulton.com/forums/index.php?p=/discussion/1289/joco-bootleg-thread/p1 Jonathan Coulton/Paul and Storm"''Flood'' show bootleg recording]
  
 
[[Category:Collaborators]]
 
[[Category:Collaborators]]

Revision as of 20:16, 28 June 2012

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 jokingly credited the cover show. Coulton later opened for They Might Be Giants on their Joins Us tour from late 2011 to early 2012.

Coulton has since maintained close ties with the band. He eventually convinced them to start using Twitter, and his 2011 studio album, Artificial Heart was produced by Flansburgh, who also helped with some arranging and programming. The album also features TMBG's drummer Marty Beller, among other previous TMBG-collaborators.

Discography

Throughout their career, They Might Be Giants have released 15 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)
  • Join Us (2011)

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