YouTube user "SilvaGunner" has been uploading for the past 2 weeks the Theme songs, cut scenes, and bonus sounds of all the great major video games. He's seperated each game out into it's own playlist, so you can browse all the sounds of your favorite game with a few swift clicks.
That said, he is either one of two things:
1) Making a lot of calls to gaming development companies to license their music
2) A bad ass on the lam for making in game music publicly availbale via YouTube.
I'm no lawyer, but there has to be something illegal with this.
(Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong in the comments)
Nor am I snitch...so check out his YouTube page now before everything is brought down to a crushing end. FATALITY!
http://www.youtube.com/user/SilvaGunner
Showing posts with label theme songs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label theme songs. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
The future is now! And it's coming to a dance floor near you...
The times they are a'changing. These days those words couldn't be more true. In the past 20 years there has been such an exponential leap in technology that its almost unbelievable. In 1998 if you had told me in 10 years you will have a wireless broadband iPod that acts like a mini PC in your pocket, that can play 3d games, play movies and read voice commands I would have laughed. At the time I was working off of a monochrome cell phone with an indigo screen and text messaging was a new tech.
Flash 10 years later and we are now witnessing the signs of a robot renaissance. A time to come when we will coexist with automated beings that can match and even perfect our movements. Whether this will lead to an altogether scary apocalypse (a la The Matrix) or to a hilarious non-stop dance party (a la Manoi Go) is something only time can tell. Until then enjoy the various leaps in robotic technology demonstrated below.
Manoi Go - My robot likes to party all the time, party all the time...
Amazing show of technical perfection in breakdancing. So many moves were demonstrated! Imagine Manoi Go partying day and night. Think about those awkward parties where no one wants to be the first on the dance floor (until you have had a couple beverages). Just ask Manoi Go to get the party started. Throw on his patented "Manoi Go Theme Song" and get ready for the wildest night of your life.
Unfortunately the next two robots are less hilarious and more of a sign of an apocalypse. Watch as they practice their hunting skills: perfecting their running and learning how to ride vehicles to make them more efficient. If it weren't for the peace-promoting moves of Manoi Go I would say way have a grim future in store. But until then...Manoi Go!
Asimo Bot Running
Robot Riding Bike
Flash 10 years later and we are now witnessing the signs of a robot renaissance. A time to come when we will coexist with automated beings that can match and even perfect our movements. Whether this will lead to an altogether scary apocalypse (a la The Matrix) or to a hilarious non-stop dance party (a la Manoi Go) is something only time can tell. Until then enjoy the various leaps in robotic technology demonstrated below.
Manoi Go - My robot likes to party all the time, party all the time...
Amazing show of technical perfection in breakdancing. So many moves were demonstrated! Imagine Manoi Go partying day and night. Think about those awkward parties where no one wants to be the first on the dance floor (until you have had a couple beverages). Just ask Manoi Go to get the party started. Throw on his patented "Manoi Go Theme Song" and get ready for the wildest night of your life.
Unfortunately the next two robots are less hilarious and more of a sign of an apocalypse. Watch as they practice their hunting skills: perfecting their running and learning how to ride vehicles to make them more efficient. If it weren't for the peace-promoting moves of Manoi Go I would say way have a grim future in store. But until then...Manoi Go!
Asimo Bot Running
Robot Riding Bike
Friday, November 13, 2009
Top 5 TV Theme Songs of Right Now!
Too often we see Top 5 or Top 10 lists of the best TV Theme Songs of all time. They're great and often bring about a sense of nostalgia. Albeit to say that a TV's theme song is the 'best of the best' it is important to choose a generation.
Dick Van Dyke or Mary Tyler Moore certainly have their place in the hall of fame.
Just the same, the Fresh Prince of Bel Aire and Family Matters deserve to be hanging right beside them. Certainly these top TV theme songs are generational.
So today, I bring you, the Top 5 TV Theme songs on television RIGHT NOW! You can still turn on the TV after work and catch these theme songs as they play on a debut episode of the series.
Without further ado...the list...
5. Good Eats
(Food Network - M-T, 8pm EST)
I'm not sure if I love the simplicity of this song or just seeing Alton Brown's face. But after quite an extended number of seasons, I still get a joyous feeling when I hear this song. It just makes you happy.
4.30 Rock
(Comedy Central - M-T, 11pm EST)
The theme to 30 Rock is as quirky as the show itself. It's just enough to get you ready for the episode and quickly introduces the cast. Again, it's simple but works and is quite memorable.
3. The Office
(NBC - Thursdays at 9pm EST)
It's tough to take down the office. It's had a catchy theme song for many seasons now and the devoted fan base has covered it a thousand different ways which you can find on YouTube. It's still a classic.
2. Always Sunny In Philadelphia
(FX - Thursdays at 10pm EST)
God I love this show...you get that first bit of funny...then the name of the episode...and BAM! You're hit with this theme which to me, is very Married With Children-esque. You hear the song and instantly relate it to the show.
1. Curb Your Enthusiasm
(HBO - Sundays at 9pm EST)
I'm sure this wasn't any secret. Quite possibly the best show CURRENTLY on television.
Honorable Mention: Of course I wanted to include The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Southpark...but they were too obvious. They've been around for so long now that I'm almost annoyed when I hear them. Same goes for the Survivor Theme Song(s). There's been some 20+ seasons of that show and they all maintain the same dramatic chanting/tribal vibe.
Worst Theme Award:
I had to include something for this category...and we have a clear winner.
Dog The Bounty Hunter
(A&E - Wednesday at 9pm EST)
"I'm the dog...the big bad dog."
...'nuff said...
Dick Van Dyke or Mary Tyler Moore certainly have their place in the hall of fame.
Just the same, the Fresh Prince of Bel Aire and Family Matters deserve to be hanging right beside them. Certainly these top TV theme songs are generational.
So today, I bring you, the Top 5 TV Theme songs on television RIGHT NOW! You can still turn on the TV after work and catch these theme songs as they play on a debut episode of the series.
Without further ado...the list...
5. Good Eats
(Food Network - M-T, 8pm EST)
I'm not sure if I love the simplicity of this song or just seeing Alton Brown's face. But after quite an extended number of seasons, I still get a joyous feeling when I hear this song. It just makes you happy.
4.30 Rock
(Comedy Central - M-T, 11pm EST)
The theme to 30 Rock is as quirky as the show itself. It's just enough to get you ready for the episode and quickly introduces the cast. Again, it's simple but works and is quite memorable.
3. The Office
(NBC - Thursdays at 9pm EST)
It's tough to take down the office. It's had a catchy theme song for many seasons now and the devoted fan base has covered it a thousand different ways which you can find on YouTube. It's still a classic.
2. Always Sunny In Philadelphia
(FX - Thursdays at 10pm EST)
God I love this show...you get that first bit of funny...then the name of the episode...and BAM! You're hit with this theme which to me, is very Married With Children-esque. You hear the song and instantly relate it to the show.
1. Curb Your Enthusiasm
(HBO - Sundays at 9pm EST)
I'm sure this wasn't any secret. Quite possibly the best show CURRENTLY on television.
Honorable Mention: Of course I wanted to include The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Southpark...but they were too obvious. They've been around for so long now that I'm almost annoyed when I hear them. Same goes for the Survivor Theme Song(s). There's been some 20+ seasons of that show and they all maintain the same dramatic chanting/tribal vibe.
Worst Theme Award:
I had to include something for this category...and we have a clear winner.
Dog The Bounty Hunter
(A&E - Wednesday at 9pm EST)
"I'm the dog...the big bad dog."
...'nuff said...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Top 9 Board Game Commercials/Songs of the 80's and 90's
I wouldn't say I have the greatest memory, but I'm very nostalgic when it comes to the entertainment of youth. You saw my most recent list of 5 excellent old school TV show theme songs and 9 great old Disney rides. Well now I have something new to present...
These are the commercials for some of my favorite childhood board games. I'm talking the biggies from the early 80's to early 90's. Granted some of these games existed even earlier under a different name or in some other form, but these are the ones I remember growing up.
9) Pizza Party
Awesome game. I know I completely forgot about this one until the time of writing.
8) Splat
This one I never owned to be honest...I'm sure I wanted it but I can hear my mother complaining about it being a "mess" even today. Still one thing is for sure...the commercial was on non-stop and it's one I've never forgotten.
7) Lite Brite
Not really a board game but it's up there with one of the more memorable songs on a TV commercial. So I'll put it at number eight. This is the one I remember from the early 90's. I'm pretty sure some form of 'Lite Brite' was around when Happy Days debuted, ha!
6) Monster Mash
I probably used this game more than any other. I specify "used" because while I played it a lot, I also can remember my friends and I getting into slap fights with sticks. (Sorry the quality sucks, but its the best I could find)
5) Shark Attack
Another one I played a lot of with my family. I thought the shark was the coolest thing.
4) Hungry Hippos
We're getting into the more well known territory here. This has to be one of Milton Bradley's best sellers right here. In fact, this post was spawned because I'm pretty sure I overheard this same commercial on TV earlier this week. Gotta love that they recycle the commercial. Just don't make'em like they used to.
3) Grape Escape
Another one involving Play Doh creations. This theme song inspired me to become more enthralled in my Italian heritage than any other game out there.
2) Guess Who
This is another one that existed prior to my being born, but this one below is from when I played. This is the one that got me hooked and to be honest, I think this game is still fun as hell. They should totally update it for adults.
1) Crossfire
No game epitomizes 90's TV commercials better than this game. Though the game itself, like others, originally came to fruition in the 70's, this is the first television commercial for it. Just look at that intro! The cheering crowd, fire pits, and more insanity.
...but wait...it gets better...
In my search for this ever classic video, I stumbled across the greatest tribute of all time. Scott Gairdner created this awesome piano ballad version of the commercial and I'm not sure my life will ever be the same having heard it. Pure genius.
Do you have any board game commercials you remember from this era? Something I may have forgotten? Post them up in the comments. I can just see your brain thinking already...let me get you started..."Thin Ice".
These are the commercials for some of my favorite childhood board games. I'm talking the biggies from the early 80's to early 90's. Granted some of these games existed even earlier under a different name or in some other form, but these are the ones I remember growing up.
9) Pizza Party
Awesome game. I know I completely forgot about this one until the time of writing.
8) Splat
This one I never owned to be honest...I'm sure I wanted it but I can hear my mother complaining about it being a "mess" even today. Still one thing is for sure...the commercial was on non-stop and it's one I've never forgotten.
7) Lite Brite
Not really a board game but it's up there with one of the more memorable songs on a TV commercial. So I'll put it at number eight. This is the one I remember from the early 90's. I'm pretty sure some form of 'Lite Brite' was around when Happy Days debuted, ha!
6) Monster Mash
I probably used this game more than any other. I specify "used" because while I played it a lot, I also can remember my friends and I getting into slap fights with sticks. (Sorry the quality sucks, but its the best I could find)
5) Shark Attack
Another one I played a lot of with my family. I thought the shark was the coolest thing.
4) Hungry Hippos
We're getting into the more well known territory here. This has to be one of Milton Bradley's best sellers right here. In fact, this post was spawned because I'm pretty sure I overheard this same commercial on TV earlier this week. Gotta love that they recycle the commercial. Just don't make'em like they used to.
3) Grape Escape
Another one involving Play Doh creations. This theme song inspired me to become more enthralled in my Italian heritage than any other game out there.
2) Guess Who
This is another one that existed prior to my being born, but this one below is from when I played. This is the one that got me hooked and to be honest, I think this game is still fun as hell. They should totally update it for adults.
1) Crossfire
No game epitomizes 90's TV commercials better than this game. Though the game itself, like others, originally came to fruition in the 70's, this is the first television commercial for it. Just look at that intro! The cheering crowd, fire pits, and more insanity.
...but wait...it gets better...
In my search for this ever classic video, I stumbled across the greatest tribute of all time. Scott Gairdner created this awesome piano ballad version of the commercial and I'm not sure my life will ever be the same having heard it. Pure genius.
Do you have any board game commercials you remember from this era? Something I may have forgotten? Post them up in the comments. I can just see your brain thinking already...let me get you started..."Thin Ice".
Thursday, July 9, 2009
5 Excellent TV Theme Songs
I could probably do a "Top 1,000 TV Theme Songs" post with the amount of television knowledge I have in my brain. So for the sake of your time and my time I will just pick 5 of my favorites right now but with some sort of narrow categorization.
In this case, these shows involve live actors and actresses. (i.e. The theme to "Ducktales" will not be included in this list...but perhaps in a later one!)
That said, it's difficult to put them in any order either. I mean, that's based on a lot of things including how long the show was on air, how popular it was, it's cult status since being off the air, etc. Not to mention my age plays a big role. For instance, you will not see the "Dick Tracy" theme here as, I'm not sure who played Dick Tracy, let alone what the theme song is. These are the cult classics from early 80's - mid 90's.
So in no particular order, I bring you 5 of the greatest:
5) Growing Pains
A staple among television theme songs. I can remember sitting down at the table for dinner as a kid and hearing this theme in the background. God the Seaver family was SO LONG ISLAND!
4) Hanging With Mr. Cooper
This show's intro was the best. So funky, so psychadelic and groovy. Like the Simpsons, there was a few seasons where Marc would come on at the end of the theme and say something new each time. This one just has some random guy scatting, but it's equally hilarious/awesome. (NOTE: How hilarious is Sandra Quarterman's dance moves at the 17s mark?)
3) Living Single
Wow! What a show. Really opened my eyes to the possibilities of Queen Latifah, whom I only knew previously for her excellent U.N.I.T.Y. which was all over MTV. That said, my favorite character was Overton (aka "Obie") who was the upstairs neighbor. +5 Extra trivia bonus for anyone who remembers the promotion they did with, "smell-o-vision" where you went to 7-11 and got a special card with numbers on it. During the episode, a number would pop up and you would scratch and sniff, and it would be the smell of an object on the show. Amazing.
2) Family Matters
Anyone who knows anything about me or my sense of humor knew that this one was coming. I probably should have saved it for a later list, perhaps "The Best TGIF Theme Songs", but I have to get it out of the way now. What can I say...TGIF had a great lineup of programming. Did I do that?
1) Step By Step
Good old Suzanne Somers and the ever manly Patrick Duffy had one heck of a dysfunctional family. That said, Step By Step always taught you a life lesson and if not...well you're probably following in the footsteps of Cody right now, brah.
As mentioned, this was VERY difficult because there's so many songs I want to include. Expect another one shortly by myself or another cohort and feel free to submit your favorites in the comments!
In this case, these shows involve live actors and actresses. (i.e. The theme to "Ducktales" will not be included in this list...but perhaps in a later one!)
That said, it's difficult to put them in any order either. I mean, that's based on a lot of things including how long the show was on air, how popular it was, it's cult status since being off the air, etc. Not to mention my age plays a big role. For instance, you will not see the "Dick Tracy" theme here as, I'm not sure who played Dick Tracy, let alone what the theme song is. These are the cult classics from early 80's - mid 90's.
So in no particular order, I bring you 5 of the greatest:
5) Growing Pains
A staple among television theme songs. I can remember sitting down at the table for dinner as a kid and hearing this theme in the background. God the Seaver family was SO LONG ISLAND!
4) Hanging With Mr. Cooper
This show's intro was the best. So funky, so psychadelic and groovy. Like the Simpsons, there was a few seasons where Marc would come on at the end of the theme and say something new each time. This one just has some random guy scatting, but it's equally hilarious/awesome. (NOTE: How hilarious is Sandra Quarterman's dance moves at the 17s mark?)
3) Living Single
Wow! What a show. Really opened my eyes to the possibilities of Queen Latifah, whom I only knew previously for her excellent U.N.I.T.Y. which was all over MTV. That said, my favorite character was Overton (aka "Obie") who was the upstairs neighbor. +5 Extra trivia bonus for anyone who remembers the promotion they did with, "smell-o-vision" where you went to 7-11 and got a special card with numbers on it. During the episode, a number would pop up and you would scratch and sniff, and it would be the smell of an object on the show. Amazing.
2) Family Matters
Anyone who knows anything about me or my sense of humor knew that this one was coming. I probably should have saved it for a later list, perhaps "The Best TGIF Theme Songs", but I have to get it out of the way now. What can I say...TGIF had a great lineup of programming. Did I do that?
1) Step By Step
Good old Suzanne Somers and the ever manly Patrick Duffy had one heck of a dysfunctional family. That said, Step By Step always taught you a life lesson and if not...well you're probably following in the footsteps of Cody right now, brah.
As mentioned, this was VERY difficult because there's so many songs I want to include. Expect another one shortly by myself or another cohort and feel free to submit your favorites in the comments!
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