Co-op Theme song

[combatgoose]

Does anyone else think it doesn't quite stand up to that of the former 1up show?

I still love the show, don't get me wrong, but that song was just so catchy (every version).

[weirdo513]

I agree, I didn't like the new song as much as the last few 1upshow themes, but the new song is growing on me.

I will say the intro animation is outstanding, and could be my all time favorite.

[y2rich]

I'm rather enjoying the new theme, although I'll reserve judgement until I've heard it a few more times.

Got to agree on the intro animation though, it's rather good.

[tfeldt]

Not sure, I do prefer the co-op tune above the last incarnation of the 1up one. Really enjoyed the english one before that one though, the "just want to stay home and play my video games" one. It summarized the general mood of the show perfectly with gamers having grown up and are now deprived of their playtime by the nasty concept of work. Not entirely sure what the japanese one was about.

The co-op one feels quite appropriate and like a breath of fresh air. Same general feel but new. Also, unrelated but had to throw it out there, whoever imagined the last scene of the first podcast with the gang walking down the corridor together... just poetry.

[mediaright]

I in-fact really, really like the new theme. I wish Jonathan had touched up the full version a bit more (I think there's a vocal track missing that's present in the opening version), but I'm in love with the tune.

[kajika]

I don't think the co-op theme is as good as the 1up theme. But that's like saying I don't think Wish You Were Here is as good as Dark Side of the Moon. I like the co-op theme/Wish You Were Here a lot, but I mean come on.

[charlie-blix]

I think it's just as good as the old theme. I've listened to it a couple of times now as a stand alone song and I really like it.

Although the old song holds more meaning. I mean all the great remixes of that song after the layoffs... wow were some of them heart felt masterpieces. That is the only reason why the old song might be better.

I still remember hearing the orchestra version of it and getting tears in my eyes for crying out loud!

[Trax416]

Everytime they switch the tune up a bit, or in this case a lot, people complain.

Everyone hates change, you will get used to it, and the next time it changes, a thread like this will be made.

I miss a couple things from the old 1up show however, outside of the people that left. The first is going to be them showing the overall atmosphere and behind the scenes action of 1up.com. Loved it when they would do an E3 show, or a big event would happen, and it would show whats it's like over there at 1up.

The second is the show coming out on Fridays. I would look forward to getting home from work/being out, then watching the show before I want to sleep to wind down.

[talkingorange]

Also, unrelated but had to throw it out there, whoever imagined the last scene of the first podcast with the gang walking down the corridor together... just poetry.

I don't remember who thought of that first, but that was actually done just outside of Revision3's actual door down a big hallway. We knew the light came in through that window at "magic hour" (just before sunset) and that it would make a PERFECT silhouette. Came out even better than we anticipated. Also, with our new camera and a P2 card we knew we could do true slow-mo for the fist time, so it was kinda just a confluence of awesome :)

[trulow]

I don't remember who thought of that first, but that was actually done just outside of Revision3's actual door down a big hallway. We knew the light came in through that window at "magic hour" (just before sunset) and that it would make a PERFECT silhouette. Came out even better than we anticipated. Also, with our new camera and a P2 card we knew we could do true slow-mo for the fist time, so it was kinda just a confluence of awesome :)

Opps, I think I walked out of the office just as you guys where filming. I didn't say hi cause I was a little in a rush to pick someone up. Sorry. :-p

p.s. I also thought you guys where part of the other production office next door.

[weirdo513]

Also, with our new camera and a P2 card we knew we could do true slow-mo for the fist time, so it was kinda just a confluence of awesome :)

Yea, that was an amazing setup for that shot. Well done. :)

[phoenixp3k]

The 1UP Show theme song was very iconic. It changed in some seasons while keeping it's core rythmn (what ever music term is the right one).

I mean, I often sing the lyrics in my mind. I know it by heart without havinf read the lyrics! It's some passion there. Jane Pinckard & Eric Haller will never be forgotten.

[dolson]

Not sure, I do prefer the co-op tune above the last incarnation of the 1up one. Really enjoyed the english one before that one though, the "just want to stay home and play my video games" one. It summarized the general mood of the show perfectly with gamers having grown up and are now deprived of their playtime by the nasty concept of work. Not entirely sure what the japanese one was about.

The co-op one feels quite appropriate and like a breath of fresh air. Same general feel but new. Also, unrelated but had to throw it out there, whoever imagined the last scene of the first podcast with the gang walking down the corridor together... just poetry.

Agree with all of this.

When the 1UP Show theme changed that last time, it was off-putting at first, but it totally grew on me by the end. Likely, the same will happen with Co-Op for those who don't like it, I think. My wife, however, never grew to love the 1UP Show theme, so... I dunno. She thought it was weird.

That last shot... Nothing I can add to what you said. It was just a perfect way to end the first episode. Just epic.

[scoobydiesel]

I love the zombie part.

[charlie-blix]

I love the zombie part.

I agree completely.

[myketuna]

Man. Wow, maybe I'm just a big hater or something. I don't like the CO-OP theme at all. I didn't even think to compare it to the 1UP show theme because I still wouldn't like it if the 1UP show theme never existed. I just can't get into it, and I think it's not very good as a THEME song. It doesn't have that..."catchy-ness" for me. It's alright though. Seeing that all of you enjoy it, and seeing tweets about the Area5 guys loving it, it's definitely staying. Sucks for me, but I guess it sucks for me and ONLY me.

No disrespect to Mann and Jane though. Not everyone was gonna like it, I'm sure they thought of that while making it.

[dolson]

Man. Wow, maybe I'm just a big hater or something. I don't like the CO-OP theme at all. I didn't even think to compare it to the 1UP show theme because I still wouldn't like it if the 1UP show theme never existed. I just can't get into it, and I think it's not very good as a THEME song. It doesn't have that..."catchy-ness" for me. It's alright though. Seeing that all of you enjoy it, and seeing tweets about the Area5 guys loving it, it's definitely staying. Sucks for me, but I guess it sucks for me and ONLY me.

No disrespect to Mann and Jane though. Not everyone was gonna like it, I'm sure they thought of that while making it.

That's just it - everyone has their own tastes, so it's all good. I don't think there's a single song in the world that everyone who hears it loves. Except, maybe, Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne.

The content of the show is still good, even if the music isn't your thing.

[y2rich]

I've decided that I love the new theme now, especially for the Zombies.

[weirdo513]

I caught myself humming the tune earlier, so I must be coming around.

[myketuna]

That's just it - everyone has their own tastes, so it's all good. I don't think there's a single song in the world that everyone who hears it loves. Except, maybe, Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne.

The content of the show is still good, even if the music isn't your thing.

lol. I don't know about that Girlfriend thing. I'm not really a fan.

Anyway, yeah the content is incredible and rather than be a douchebag and ditch the show because I dislike the theme song a lot, I'm definitely sticking with it. Been a fan since the 3rd or 4th episode (I forget which is the first one I watched entirely). Not gonna stop being one anytime soon.

[miyamotofreak]

I like this song and it goes with this particular show better. Plus Eden Soto is amazing.

[artofwar420]

The lyrics are clever.

[disruptor108]

Is there anywhere were you can download the theme song?

[myketuna]

Is there anywhere were you can download the theme song?

You COULD just record the intro. With something like Audacity. Although, I'm sure if you ask nice, the crew will hook you up with something.

[kajika]

They've got the song on their website.

http://area5.tv/

click on the little 16th note.

[randomlyrossy]

Man. Wow, maybe I'm just a big hater or something. I don't like the CO-OP theme at all. I didn't even think to compare it to the 1UP show theme because I still wouldn't like it if the 1UP show theme never existed. I just can't get into it, and I think it's not very good as a THEME song. It doesn't have that..."catchy-ness" for me. It's alright though. Seeing that all of you enjoy it, and seeing tweets about the Area5 guys loving it, it's definitely staying. Sucks for me, but I guess it sucks for me and ONLY me.

No disrespect to Mann and Jane though. Not everyone was gonna like it, I'm sure they thought of that while making it.

I'm with you one on that. I personally am not a fan, although I really disliked it at first I'm now just kinda indiffierent to it. All of the 1UP Show themes were absolutely fantastic.

I'm glad most people enjoy the theme though, Jane and Jonothan do good work.

[matt-helm]

I never heard the last 1up theme, but this new theme has struck me hard. It is been stuck in my head (along with the video) for the last two days "Zombies!!". The animation is outstanding, with all the references, and art style. The music is great!!

I also love the style of the cold openings (with the text), and "Area 5 is:"

Great Show!!

[thrash]

First I have to say, I love the show, loved the 1up show. None of the prior 1up show theme songs bothered me. I HATE the co-op theme song... sorry. Its the only thing I would change if I could. It's not growing on me.

[jorgisimo]

I dont really know any of the old songs, but when ever i watch a new Co-Op show I end up singing the theme for the next day or so. I love it. Thanks for the link to the MP3 i just linked all my non podcast listening friends :D:D:D

[randomlyrossy]

While I'm still not a huge fan of it, I've had the song stuck in my head for the past 2 days, so I guess it's doing something right.

[masherscf]

The old school 1-Up show song had an amazing hook. But, all things get stale. Let 'em try something new. People seem so hostile to change. But, every change means a chance to make things better.

[whoisscott]

i really like the music on the gray screen (on this episode) and the montage in the GDC ep

[weirdo513]

i really like the music on the gray screen (on this episode) and the montage in the GDC ep

That was (gray screen song) Torrey Holbrook Walker - Pankton (great track); it was off the 1upshow sound track, which you can find if you look hard enough ;)

Not sure on the montage song was, sounds new.

[whoisscott]

thanks i'm looking now

[weirdo513]

http://area5.tv/storage/music/co-op_full.mp3

[weirdo513]

If anyone needs 1upshow music, let me know in a pm. I can give you a link to the goods.

Not linking it in the clear tho.

[talkingorange]

Check out this guy: http://sgxmusic.com -- he's generously allowed us to use a lot of his stuff, and it's awesome!

[randomlyrossy]

If anyone needs 1upshow music, let me know in a pm. I can give you a link to the goods.

Not linking it in the clear tho.

Uh why? I seem to recall I got the torrent link for the 1UP Show OST from Ryan O'Donnells twitter.

It's not like it's available to buy anywhere.

http://www.mininova.org/tor/2164722

There's the link there for anyone who might like it, I actually noticed some of the music in this weeks ep which was pretty sweet.

Also like to say Good Rap by Rob Bowen is absolutely fantastic, I fucking adore it.


Anyway, if the Area 5 guys do have a problem with me putting up the link I'll gladly edit it out, but like I said it came from Ryan so I don't see why they would and the more seeders the better it's an awesome collection of music.

[lolziantor]

I wasn't so sure about the opening theme song at first, but I'm starting to like it. Living up the the 1UP show song is a tall order, but I think the new song really does fit the new show and it gets better the more you hear it, at least for me. For those who don't know the old song, this is the "classic" version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TfK1tUrGJ4

"summertime" version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmwc3oeF_rQ

Japanese version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7XvkcgpBk8

Here's the epic sad version that was going around when 1UP Show and EGM ended:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie2EJxTJ62c

[harryaka]

I like the new theme. It's quirky

[weirdo513]

Uh why? I seem to recall I got the torrent link for the 1UP Show OST from Ryan O'Donnells twitter.

It's not like it's available to buy anywhere.

http://www.mininova.org/tor/2164722


Yea I meant like a straight 1.5mbs download link to the zip of the music, not a torrent.

Assumed the torrent would be dead by now, and was too lazy to go looking for it. ^^

[gahmahn]

I never knew about the 1up show, but I love the theme song to Co-Op I quit watching TRS for this show. Keep'em coming. :P

[baldmonkey]

I never knew about the 1up show, but I love the theme song to Co-Op I quit watching TRS for this show. Keep'em coming. :P

Huh? Why not watch them both?


And the new theme is really growing on me.

[jax1492]

http://area5.tv/storage/music/co-op_full.mp3


Thanks :D

[dolson]

Huh? Why not watch them both?

I love TRS, will be a fan until the end, however, I could see why someone would stop watching it in favor of a games-only show, where they seem unbiased (thinking of Alex, specifically.. but not really trying to argue this - I love the shows, and love Alex in TRS, too) and more focused.

Different strokes for different folks.

Of course, that might not be his reason - maybe he just doesn't have a spare hour for TRS anymore? I dunno. I know some busy people, but never quite understood it.

When the 1UP Show theme changed that last time, it was off-putting at first, but it totally grew on me by the end. Likely, the same will happen with Co-Op for those who don't like it, I think.

I think I was right. :)

I personally am not a fan, although I really disliked it at first I'm now just kinda indiffierent to it.

While I'm still not a huge fan of it, I've had the song stuck in my head for the past 2 days, so I guess it's doing something right.

I wasn't so sure about the opening theme song at first, but I'm starting to like it. Living up the the 1UP show song is a tall order, but I think the new song really does fit the new show and it gets better the more you hear it, at least for me.

And the new theme is really growing on me.

[randomlyrossy]

Yup I love it now, it occurs to me when I first heard the 1UP Show Summer theme I was like 'what the fuck is this shit, where is my 1UP theme'. Of course I now adore that version of the theme.

[bobafettjm]

I like it. I like how it sounds different than most podcasts I watch/listen to. I also love the animation.

[gahmahn]

I love TRS, will be a fan until the end, however, I could see why someone would stop watching it in favor of a games-only show, where they seem unbiased (thinking of Alex, specifically.. but not really trying to argue this - I love the shows, and love Alex in TRS, too) and more focused.

Different strokes for different folks.

Of course, that might not be his reason - maybe he just doesn't have a spare hour for TRS anymore? I dunno. I know some busy people, but never quite understood it.



I think I was right. :)

You hit it right on the head. I feel TRS has an unhealthy bias, and also they throw media at you from too many different places. I've always said their show would be better if they broke it up into like 4 shows.

[timmy_allen]

i love the theme song. i find myself singing the song the rest of the day after watching the show. and Eden Soto knocked that motion out of the park! one of the best openers of all the Rev3 shows!

[sirironpants]

I find the theme very catchy and find myself whistling it often. I'd like to hear an a cappella version of it.

[gatling]

I must say that if you're in a relationship, and this show (and other revision 3 shows) is a weekly event for your relationship, this theme song can have a lot of meaning. I'm not trying to be corny/sappy, but I sing it when we drive in the car and it makes him laugh and shake his head at me. I like that, and it reminds me of our gaming sessions.

I'm a sap yes and this is my first post though I'm a long time fan of several Rev3 shows. So hi.

[subwayfox]

Ya I am not a big fan of of theme song but I am growing on it.

I really loved the 1up show theme song but its hard to compare because everyone else has different tastes in what they like more.

[spectre51]

When I first heard it I was like WTF this is horrible till it got to the part about bringing your shotgun and running into zombies and I fell in love. Great some. Glad they posted the full version.