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Post by PTAhole on Aug 16, 2007 14:38:02 GMT -5
They Might Be Giants (commonly abbreviated to TMBG) is an American alternative rock duo consisting of John Linnell and John Flansburgh that formed in 1982. Best known for an experimental style of alternative music, the group has found success on the modern rock and CMJ charts, in the children's music genre, and in theme music for several television programs and films. TMBG's most well known songs include "Birdhouse in Your Soul" (from the 1990 album Flood), "Don't Let's Start" (from 1986's They Might Be Giants), and "Ana Ng" (from 1988's Lincoln). Their appearances on the show Tiny Toon Adventures also gained recognition for the song "Particle Man" and for their cover version of the Four Lads song "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)". Their song "Doctor Worm" was a surprise hit in Australia, ranking 13th in the Triple J Hottest 100 for the year 1998. Two TMBG albums have been certified gold: Flood and the 2005 children's music album Here Come the ABCs. Their song "Boss of Me" served as the theme to the Fox Television Network comedy series Malcolm in the Middle and earned them a Grammy Award in 2002. They have also contributed theme songs to Comedy Central's The Daily Show and Disney Channel's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Higglytown Heroes, along with a commercial for Space Ghost Coast to Coast. The band was the subject of the 2003 documentary film Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns), directed by AJ Schnack. Current LineupJohn Flansburgh- vocals, guitars, etc. John Linnell- voclas, keyboards, etc. Marty Beller- drums Danny Weinkauf- bass Studio albumsThey Might Be Giants (1986) Lincoln (1988) Flood (1990) Apollo 18 (1992) John Henry (1994) Factory Showroom (1996) Long Tall Weekend (1999, Internet-only) Mink Car (2001) No! (2002) The Spine (2004) Here Come the ABCs (2005) The Else (2007) Here Come the 123s (2007, upcoming) Live releasesLive!! New York City 10/14/94 (1994) Severe Tire Damage (1998) (Contains three studio tracks) Live (1999) (Scaled-down compilation of selected Severe Tire Damage tracks) The Spine Hits The Road (2004) (Internet release only) Almanac (2004) (Internet release only) Venue Songs (2004) (Internet release only) CompilationsDon't Let's Start (1989) (UK/Germany compilation) Miscellaneous T (1991) Then: The Earlier Years (1997) Best of the Early Years (1999) They Got Lost (2002, 2005 re-release) Dial-A-Song: 20 Years Of They Might Be Giants (2002) A User's Guide to They Might Be Giants (2005) LinksOfficial Site"Ana Ng" video"Birdhouse in Your Soul" on Jay Leno"Particle Man" video (from Tiny Toon Adventures)"Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" video (from Tiny Toon Adventures)"Man, It's So Loud in Here" on Conan O'Brien"Experimental Film" video (from Homestar Runner)"Alphabet of Nations" video
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Post by captainofbeef on Aug 16, 2007 15:35:05 GMT -5
Awesome band, Flood and self-titled are my favorite records. I also think that they are very under appreciated when it comes to technological advancement in music. The Dial-A-Song program was genius, though I have never actually been able to hear a song on it
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Post by PTAhole on Aug 16, 2007 15:39:54 GMT -5
Yeah, I've called it a few times, but it's always busy. They were also one of the first bands to put their music online with streaming audio.
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Post by criterionmaster on Aug 20, 2007 18:23:26 GMT -5
very fun band. didn't they have a song on the show kablaam! before? explain this dial-a-song this to me. what is it?
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Post by PTAhole on Aug 21, 2007 6:15:18 GMT -5
Dial-a-song is this phone number that you call, and it gives you a few choices of songs to listen to, and you get to hear the song on the phone. It was important at the time it started, because They Might Be Giants didn't get much radio airplay, and so they offered this to their fans to hear their new singles. It still exists, but it's almost always busy.
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Post by captainofbeef on Aug 21, 2007 11:04:17 GMT -5
I believe the server is currently down, so you can't call at all.
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Post by criterionmaster on Aug 22, 2007 15:31:54 GMT -5
well, does anyone have the number? hopefully they get it back up, it would be sweet to try it.
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Post by captainofbeef on Aug 22, 2007 15:37:46 GMT -5
(718) 387-6962....
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Post by criterionmaster on Aug 22, 2007 15:49:19 GMT -5
thanks!
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Post by devconn88 on Aug 22, 2007 19:21:40 GMT -5
One of my all time favorite bands, anyone here have the new album?
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Post by captainofbeef on Aug 22, 2007 22:01:11 GMT -5
^I believe PTAhole just bought it, I will probably purchase it soon....
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Post by PTAhole on Aug 23, 2007 4:29:54 GMT -5
Yeah, it was quite good. Not quite on par with Flood or Lincoln or Apollo 18, but still quite good. On level with say, No! and The Spine.
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Post by PTAhole on Apr 19, 2009 5:49:53 GMT -5
I might be seeing these guys in a couple weeks if I can get the right elements in place. I hope I do, because I've heard their shows rule.
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Post by ie on Apr 19, 2009 12:13:42 GMT -5
I might be seeing these guys in a couple weeks if I can get the right elements in place. I hope I do, because I've heard their shows rule. One part Ash, three parts Water?
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Post by PTAhole on Apr 20, 2009 3:16:35 GMT -5
Heh. I got my tickets last night. May 9th. I'm pretty pumped.
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Post by PTAhole on May 10, 2009 12:02:08 GMT -5
Saw them last night. Really great show. A few surprising selections.
Setlist: Twisting Fingertips The Mesopotamians Cyclops Rock Withered Hope Memo to Human Resources Don't Let's Start Dinner Bell Asbury Park Seven Doctor Worm The Guitar Clap Your Hands Ana Ng Istanbul (Not Constantinople) Hey, Mr. DJ, I Thought You Said We Had a Deal New York City Birdhouse in Your Soul Why Does the Sun Shine? (The Sun is a Mass of Incandescent Gas) Why Does the Sun Really Shine? (The Sun is a Miasma of Incandescent Plasma) Graveyard Damn Good Times
Encore: Drink! Particle Man
Second Encore: She's An Angel Sleepwalkers
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