Tripod versus the Dragon
March 26, 2013 11:08 AM Subscribe
Tripod are an Australian comedy trio primarily known for the parodic humor, amusing lyrics, and musical talent displayed in their many performances on TV and at festivals. In 2010, Scod, Yon, and Gatesy teamed up with jazz singer Elana Stone to perform their greatest work yet: a two hour musical set in a Dungeons and Dragons campaign.
My absolute favorite song from Tripod is called "King Kong" because it really put together all my thoughts I had about the Peter Jackson remake into one song.
It's very tasteful.
As for me? I have a bit of 'Gonna Make You Happy Tonight' as my incoming text sound - it's very soothing.
posted by mikurski at 1:11 PM on March 26, 2013
It's very tasteful.
As for me? I have a bit of 'Gonna Make You Happy Tonight' as my incoming text sound - it's very soothing.
posted by mikurski at 1:11 PM on March 26, 2013
Which bit?
posted by ocherdraco at 2:01 PM on March 26, 2013
posted by ocherdraco at 2:01 PM on March 26, 2013
As much fun as it would be to have something like "I'll see you in the bed then!", it's just a little croony bit that goes 'Take your time, no hurry.'
Like I said, soothing.
posted by mikurski at 2:43 PM on March 26, 2013
Like I said, soothing.
posted by mikurski at 2:43 PM on March 26, 2013
I really need to get into these guys. Their website used to look like an old D&D book - it was perfect. See also: The Axis of Awesome.
posted by Charlemagne In Sweatpants at 2:48 PM on March 26, 2013
posted by Charlemagne In Sweatpants at 2:48 PM on March 26, 2013
Firstly, that was fucking hilarious. Secondly, now I'm in love with Elana Stone forever. So thanks for that, I guess.
posted by NathanBoy at 9:30 PM on March 27, 2013
posted by NathanBoy at 9:30 PM on March 27, 2013
Hmm, I closed that comment out to soon, because this musical is bracketed by some brilliant songwriting on both ends, not to mention the final song that I wish I had heard ten years ago. Posts like this are what make metafilter worth its weight in gold coins.
posted by NathanBoy at 10:01 PM on March 27, 2013
posted by NathanBoy at 10:01 PM on March 27, 2013
Well, I'm off to their gig tonight. So yay. And yay the comedy fest in general. I didn't buy the tix this year, so I've fuck all idea what I'll be seeing over the next couple of weeks...
posted by pompomtom at 10:19 PM on March 27, 2013
posted by pompomtom at 10:19 PM on March 27, 2013
Do report back, pompomtom! I hope it's as good as I suspect it will be.
posted by ocherdraco at 7:35 AM on March 28, 2013
posted by ocherdraco at 7:35 AM on March 28, 2013
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