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  Kathleen

  1 year ago

  LOVES me some conchords. "if you're into that."

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  JM

  1 year ago

  I enjoyed reading this blog in the Encore last week. You even inspired me to go online and listen to some of Flight of the Conchords' music. I must admit, it is very funny!

  
  

  However, you stated that their music is mostly original, "and that's where they differ from novelty music legend Weird Al Yankovic, who merely rewrites the lyrics to already popular songs."

  
  

  That is a popular misconception of "Weird Al" Yankovic's music. While it is true that "Weird Al" Yankovic is well-known for his hilarious parodies of popular songs, he also writes quite a lot of original songs as well. In fact, at least half of the songs on all of his albums are originals, and they're really good, too!

  
  

  "Weird Al" has other talents, as well. Besides directing his own music videos, he has directed videos for other music stars such as Hanson, Ben Folds and the Presidents of the United States of America.

  
  

  He has had the same band for about 27 years. Besides performing and recording with "Weird Al," each band member is an accomplished musician in his own right. They have recorded their own solo CD's, and they are really good!

  
  

  It is easy to dismiss "Weird Al" Yankovic as that wacky guy with the crazy hair and Hawaiian shirt who does silly parodies. Don't underestimate Al or his band. Buy his latest CD , "Straight Outta Lynwood." Go see him in concert in Gilford, NH on July 15th.

  
  

  You'll be amazed.

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  Andrew

  1 year ago

  I appreciate the feedback. If I'd done any real looking into it, I'd probably have discovered he writes originals, too. And just to be clear, I'm a big fan of "Trapped in the Drive Thru."

  
  

  I've edited that part of the blog to correct my mistake.

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