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"Uber Geek":
DETAILED INFORMATION
"Uber Geek" is the long awaited 4th album by "the great Luke Ski", one of the young stars of "The Dr. Demento Show". This album, full of parodies of rap and pop music, pokes fun at various aspects of fandom, a subject that Luke knows quite a lot about. He himself is, after all, the 'Uber Geek', a jack-of-all-trades in the realm of nerds, dorks, dweebs, trekkies, or to sum it all up in one word... he's a "FANBOY", which is the title of the first hit from this CD to climb the charts of the demented airwaves. Luke has been working on this album since the Spring of 1999, writing songs about the phenomenon of the new Star Wars films, Futurama, PokeMon, SpiderMan, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, the Muppets, Married With Children, the acting of Keanu Reeves, and even a 10 minute long Holiday Carol for all of his geeky brethren, titled "It's A Fanboy Christmas". The album features collaborations with fellow comedy musicians Tony Goldmark and the group Sudden Death, as well as cameos by Whimsical Will, Power Salad, Throwing Toasters, and more! So, if you're a raging dork looking for an album full of anthem songs to scream out to the mundane masses, or if you're just someone who enjoys high quality rap and pop music parodies, you are sure to get a kick out of this album. Remember, you don't have to be an uber geek to enjoy "Uber Geek", but it helps!
Text on the back of the CD:
1. A Shady Public Service Announcement - featuring a cameo by Whimsical Will - 0:51
2. My Name Is Al Bundy - 4:06
3. Fanboy - 4:13
4. Studio Time - 0:47
5. Use The Force - 4:15
6. In The Line Again - 2:28
7. Luke Ski Vs. Sudden Death - featuring a cameo by Chris Mezzolesta of "Power Salad" - 2:56
8. Frat Boys - a song by Sudden Death, featuring "the great Luke Ski" - 5:44
9. Monty's Idea - 0:27
10. Peter Parker - featuring "Sudden Death" - 3:21
11. My Default Voice - 0:58
12. Bender Roboto - 4:37
13. Theme From Ash - 1:10
14. Wannabe A Slayer - featuring Chemele as "the Spike Girls" - 2:49
15. The Fannish Exposition - 0:30
16. I Am A Vamp Of Constant Sorrow - 3:05
17. I Didn't Expect… - 0:23
18. Who Let The Frog Out? - 3:09
19. Keanu Man - 4:31
20. Obvious By My Absence - featuring a cameo by Grant Baciocco of "Throwing Toasters" - 0:48
21. C'mon Ride The Bus - 4:14
22. The Sign Of A True D-Fan - Uncut Mix - featuring Tony Goldmark - 7:36
23. It's A Fanboy Christmas - 9:53
24. A Bizaar Ending - featuring a cameo by Art Paul Schlosser - 0:38
© 2002 Luke Sienkowski All rights reserved. - Produced by GNOME Productions - P.O. Box 259172, Madison, WI 53725-9172 - LukeSki@Juno.com - www.LukeSki.com -
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This is a comedy CD filled with song parodies done for the purpose of satire. But you probably knew that already.
the Special Thanks, Dedication, and Contact info:
This is the Special Thanks portion of the CD. My natural inclination is to thank damn near everyone on the planet, but since my space is limited here, I'm unable to do that. So I will start by thanking in general all of my fans out there who motivate me to make the best funny stuff that I can, all of the convention planners who are cool enough to include me in their festivities every year, all the DJs out there who play my stuff and keep the spirit of dementia alive for the next generation, all my fellow dementia artists who I am proud to be amongst the ranks of, my family who has always supported every strange thing I ever wanted to do, my friends who put up with me, and my wife who puts up with me even more.
Specifically, I want to thank the following people: To Roy Janik, head DJ of the funny music show "Nummy Muffin Cocoa Butter", who first dubbed me the "Uber Geek" in a review he wrote about me oh so many years ago, thank you for the nifty new title that I will forever wear as a badge of nerdly honor (www.nummymuffincocoabutter.com). To Tom Rockwell (a.k.a. Devo Spice of "Sudden Death") and Tony Goldmark for going out of their way to make some cool collaborations with me on this CD. To Whimsical Will, Chris Mezzolesta of "Power Salad", Grant Baciocco of "Throwing Toasters", and Art Paul Schlosser for joining in the fun by making cameo appearances on this CD. (Their websites are all listed in the liner notes.) To J. Styles, "Blasted Bill" Putt, Paul Hettiger, Michael Sienkowski, Raymond P Whalen, Nichol Archie, Davros, and Don't Quit Your Day Job Records for their contributions to this CD. To Chemele, for her beautiful vocals on track #14, I hope I can thank you in person someday. To J.T. Sienkowski, for the completely unbelievable mixing, sampling, and D.J.ing you do. Let's crank out some more bad-ass original rap dementia tracks for the next CD. To Daniel Robinson, without whom I would not be making CDs, your incredible talent in making my background music tracks all by yourself still amazes me to this day, thank you so much for being the unsung hero of the Luke Ski dementia crew. To Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz, "Weird Al" Yankovic, and Dr. Demento, for all of your incredible inspiration and support over the years to Steph and I. And last, but in no way, shape, or form least, to my wife Stephanie Wild, without whom I have no reason to exist. Please always remember that even when I'm off in my own little world, that you are still the most important thing in it. I love you.
As far as putting a 'dedication' on this CD goes, it's pretty simple. It's dedicated to YOU, the hard-core, geeked out, dorkus malorkus that you are, making up my fanbase. Both you and I have taken guff from the mundanes of this planet for our geekish ways for several years. This CD was made as a collection of anthem songs just for you. Until the next CD, which hopefully will be much sooner than this one was…
- the great Luke Ski, February 20, 2002
For more info on Luke Ski's other CDs and products, contact us at: GNOME Productions, P.O. Box 259172, Madison, WI, 53725-9172 / LukeSki@Juno.com / www.LukeSki.com
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© 2002 Luke Sienkowski All rights reserved.
the Liner Notes:
First of all, don't read these liner notes until you've listened to the CD. Second of all, these notes are for informative purposes only, so you won't find any jokes in here. Cover photos by Davros. Graphic design by Luke and J.T. Sienkowski. CD printing by Oasis. All background music, engineering, and mixing was accomplished by Daniel Robinson at his studio in Kansas City, MO, except where noted in the following liner notes. All comedy parody satire material was conceived, written, produced, directed, and performed by "the great Luke Ski", and is © 2002, Luke Sienkowski, all rights reserved, except where noted in the following liner notes. All of the subject matters satired and the original versions of the songs parodied on this CD are © to the parties listed in their corresponding footnotes at the end of the liner notes. All celebrity voices are impersonated. Liner notes editor: Stephanie Wild
1. A Shady Public Service Announcement - featuring Whimsical Will
A parody of "Public Service Announcement" and "Public Service Announcement 2000" by Eminem
Vocals: Whimsical Will. For more information, please visit www.whimsicalwill.com
New Words by the great Luke Ski
2. My Name Is Al Bundy
A parody of "My Name is" by Eminem
Contains a brief parody of "The Real Slim Shady," also by Eminem
Also contains samples of "Love and Marriage" by Frank Sinatra (the "Married with Children" theme song)
Subject: the TV show "Married With Children"
New Lyrics and Vocals: the great Luke Ski
Additional Vocals: J. Styles
Music arrangement and mixing: Daniel Robinson
3. Fanboy
A parody of "Cowboy" by Kid Rock
Contains a brief parody of "Bawitaba," also by Kid Rock
Contains brief samples from the TV show "Star Trek" and the song "Cowboy"
Subject: fandom in general
New Lyrics and Vocals: the great Luke Ski
Song Idea: J. Styles
Music arrangement and mixing: Daniel Robinson
4. Studio Time
Written by the great Luke Ski
Vocals: the great Luke Ski and Daniel Robinson
5. Use the Force
A parody of "Give It Up" by Public Enemy
Subject: The film Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace
New lyrics and vocals: the great Luke Ski
Additional vocals: Daniel Robinson and "Blasted Bill" Putt
Music arrangement and mixing: Daniel Robinson
6. In the Line Again
A parody of "On the Road Again" by Willie Nelson
Subject: Waiting in line to see the next Star Wars movie
New lyrics and vocals: the great Luke Ski
Additional vocals and music arrangement and mixing: Daniel Robinson
Song Idea: Stephanie Wild
7. Luke Ski Vs. Sudden Death - featuring Chris Mezzolesta of "Power Salad"
Contains brief samples from the TV show "Star Trek" and from "Smoked Pork" by Body Count
Written by: the great Luke Ski
Vocals: the great Luke Ski and Tom Rockwell of Sudden Death
All other voices: Chris Mezzolesta of "Power Salad", performing courtesy of Marianth Records. Visit www.powersalad.com for more information on Power Salad.
8. Frat Boys - a song by Sudden Death, featuring "the great Luke Ski"
A parody of "Fat Boys" by the Fat Boys
New Lyrics and Vocals: Sudden Death
Guest Vocalist: the great Luke Ski
This song is Ó2002 Tom Rockwell. For the full details on the production of this song, go out and buy Sudden Death's new CD "Fatal Accident Zone". Sudden Death appears courtesy of themselves. Find out more about Sudden Death and their music at www.suddendeath.org
9. Monty's Idea
Based on an idea by Monty Python's Flying Circus
Written by the great Luke Ski
Vocals by the great Luke Ski and Daniel Robinson
10. Peter Parker - featuring "Sudden Death"
A parody of "Peter Piper" by Run DMC
Comprised of samples from various D.J. sampler albums, and other miscellaneous sources
Subject: Spiderman and the Marvel Comics Heroes
New Lyrics: the great Luke Ski
Vocals: the great Luke Ski and Sudden Death (See track #8 for Sudden Death info)
Music arrangement and engineering: J.T. Sienkowski in his home studio in Madison, WI
11. My Default Voice
Written by the great Luke Ski
Vocals: the great Luke Ski and Daniel Robinson
12. Bender Roboto
A parody of "Mr. Roboto" by Styx
Contains brief samples from the TV Show "Futurama"
Subject: Bender from the TV Show "Futurama"
New Lyrics and Vocals: the great Luke Ski
Music arrangement and Mixing: Daniel Robinson
13. Theme from Ash
A parody of "Theme from Shaft" by Isaac Hayes
Subject: Pokemon
New Lyrics and Vocals: the great Luke Ski
Music arrangement and mixing: Daniel Robinson
Song Idea: J.T. and Michael Sienkowski
14. Wannabe a Slayer - featuring Chemele as "the Spike Girls"
A parody of "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls
Contains brief samples from the TV show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"
Subject: the TV Show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"
New Lyrics: the great Luke Ski, Stephanie Wild/Sienkowski, and Nichol Archie
Lead Vocals: Chemele
Rap Vocals: the great Luke Ski
Song Idea: Stephanie Wild
15. The Fannish Exposition
Subject: the TV show "Angel"
Written and performed by the great Luke Ski
16. I am a Vamp of Constant Sorrow
A parody of "I am a Man of Constant Sorrow" by the Soggy Bottom Boys
Subject: the TV Show "Angel"
New Lyrics and Vocals: the great Luke Ski
Music Arrangement, Mixing, and Back-up Vocals: Daniel Robinson
Lyric Doctoring: Stephanie Wild
17. I Didn't Expect…
Based on a Sketch by Monty Python's Flying Circus
Written by the great Luke Ski
Vocals: the great Luke Ski and Daniel Robinson
18. Who let the Frog out?
A parody of "Who Let The Dogs Out?" by the Baha Men
Contains brief samples from "the Muppet Show" and "The Adventures Of Elmo In Grouchland"
Subject: A tribute to "The Muppet Show" and the legacy of Jim Henson
New Lyrics, Vocals, and all Voices: the great Luke Ski
Music Arrangement and Mixing: Daniel Robinson
19. Keanu Man
A Parody of "Piano Man" by Billy Joel
Subject: A tribute to the acting career of Keanu Reeves, focusing on his "Ted Theodore Logan" persona from the "Bill and Ted" movies
Some of the material is based on the improvised comedy of Luke Ski's sketch video show "Ray TV", primarily by actor/comedian Raymond P. Whalen, who always played Keanu Reeves in our shows
New Lyrics and Vocals: the great Luke Ski
Music Arrangement and Mixing: Daniel Robinson
20. Obvious by my Absence - featuring a cameo by Grant Baciocco of "Throwing Toasters" -
Grant Baciocco appears courtesy of Music To Throw Toasters By. Find out more about Throwing Toasters and their music at www.throwingtoasters.com
21. C'mon Ride the Bus
A parody of "C'mon 'N Ride It (The Train)" by Quad City DJs
Contains brief samples of "Another One Rides The Bus" from both the original album cut and the "Weird Al Yankovic: Live" home video
Subject: A tribute to the 20th anniversary of the live on-the-air recording of "Weird Al" Yankovic's song "Another One Rides The Bus" on "The Dr. Demento Show"
New Lyrics and Vocals: the Great Luke Ski
Music Arrangement and Mixing: Daniel Robinson
22. The Sign Of A True D-Fan - Uncut Mix - featuring Tony Goldmark
This song is not a parody. It is an original.
Contains a sample of "Demented Forever" by Karen McMillan, (S. Janis, S. Magwood, J. Waters, D. Woodis).
Lyrics and Vocals: the great Luke Ski and Tony Goldmark (Tony Goldmark appears courtesy of Don't Quit Your Day Job Records. Find out more about Tony Goldmark and his music at www.dqydj.com)
Original Music Arrangement: the great Luke Ski
Instrumental recorded by J.T. Sienkowski (D.J. percussion and sample manipulation) and Paul Hettiger (guitar, bass guitar, and keyboards) at the Richard J. Sienkowski Memorial Recording Facility, Kenosha, WI.
Music Engineered and mixed by Garth Webber at Red Rooster Studios, Berkeley, CA.
Mastered by John Greenham at Paul Stubblebine Mastering.
23. It's A Fanboy Christmas
This song is a medley of brief parodies of 20 traditional holiday songs. The only dominant musical theme of this song is the original refrain, which was arranged by Luke Sienkowski, and translated into the song by Daniel Robinson. The song is a Sci-Fi Holiday Carol for the fanboys and fangirls in us all.
New Lyrics and Vocals: the great Luke Ski
Music Arrangement, Mixing, and "Ave Jadzia" vocal: Daniel Robinson
24. A Bizaar Ending - featuring a cameo by Art Paul Schlosser
A parody of the hidden track at the end of the album "Bizaar" by the Insane Clown Posse.
Vocals: Art Paul Schlosser appearing courtesy of himself. Find out more about Art Paul Schlosser and his music at www.geocities.com/artpaulhomepage/1
M. Mathers, Dr. Dre, 2 M. Mathers, A. Young, M. Bradford, 3 Cahn, Van Heusen, 4 Sony Pictures Television, 5 R.J Ritchie, M. Shafer, J. Trombly, J Travis, 6 R.J Ritchie, M. Shafer, J. Krause, 7 Paramount Pictures, 8 Gary G-Wiz, C. Ridenhour, Studdah Man, A. Isbell, M. Thomas, 9 Lucasfilm, 10 W. Nelson, 11 Ice T, Ernie C., 12 K. Blow, W. Waring, R. Miller, M. Morales, D. Wimbley, 13 Python (Monty) Pictures Ltd, 14 J. Simmons, D. McDaniels, 15 Marvel Enterprises, Inc, 16 D. DeYoung, 17 20th Century Fox, 18 I. Hayes, 19 Nintendo, 20 Spice Girls, R. Stannard, M. Rowe, 21 20th Century Fox, 22 20th Century Fox, 23 Traditional, 24 A. Douglas, 25 The Jim Henson Company, 26 The Jim Henson Company, 27 B. Joel, 28 MGM, 29 "Jayski" McGowan, C.C. Lemonhead, B. White, M. Phillips, 30 A. Yankovic (J. Deacon), 31 B. Hansen, 32 S. Janis, S. Magwood, J. Waters, D. Woodis
A few more notes of interest about "Uber Geek":
Fanboy
A late entry that year, "Fanboy" was #24 on Dr. Demento's "Funny 25" of 2000.
Peter Parker - featuring "Sudden Death"
This song just might end up being #1 on Dr. Demento's "Funny 25" of 2002!
Wannabe A Slayer - featuring Chemele as "the Spike Girls"
Two things. One, the idea for this song came from my wife Stephanie and her best friend Niki Archie. They came up with it and wrote out some lyrics while on a trip to see "Weird Al" in concert in 1999. Steph told me about this idea in 2001, and I thought it was great. So we finished writing it together for this album. Two, I have never met the female vocalist "Chemele" who sings on this track. She was hired by Daniel and recorded her parts before I got into town to finish the album. Wherever you are Chemele, thanks!
Who Let The Frog Out?
The only voice I did not do on this track was the laughing of the Count as the thunder claps (Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!). The reason for this is that was the only way I could use the thunderclap sample from the "Grouchland" movie it came from. All of the other dozens of Muppet voices were done by me.
Keanu Man
This song was originally written as a bonus track for "the Ray TV album", an R-rated sketch comedy double CD that will probably never be produced. We spent a decent amount of time on "Ray TV" making fun of Keanu Reeves, and this song is based on all that. Dude.
Obvious By My Absence - featuring a cameo by Grant Baciocco of "Throwing Toasters"
I asked Grant to write is own joke reason as to why he couldn't be there. Grant doesn't know this, but I really don't like Smallville. Which makes his excuse that much more brilliant. I laugh every time I listen to it.
C'mon Ride The Bus
Dr. Demento played this song on his show on the weekend closest to the 20th anniversary of "Another One Rides The Bus". Also, you can download a free MP3 of the LukeSki.com exclusive track "C'Mon Ride The Bus - Mass Transit Remix" on the Free MP3 Page of this website!
The Sign Of A True D-Fan - Uncut Mix - featuring Tony Goldmark
This is the first completely original song I've released on CD. Boo yah.
It's A Fanboy Christmas
The most frequently asked question at my vendor table following a show: "Which CD is 'It's A Fanboy Christmas' on?"
The Drunken Klingon
The photo on the back of "Uber Geek" is meant to recreate my Klingon joke from my piece "You Might Be A Trekkie". The Klingon is very excellently portrayed by "Blasted Bill" Putt, in a costume he made himself.
DORK CON XIII
Here is what the sign reads in the background of the album photos: DORK CON XIII - Welcome Trekkies, Klingons, Star Wars Freaks, Gamers, LARPers, Comic Book & Toy Collectors, Filkers, Renaissance Festival Goers, Computer Hackers, Video Game Players, Anime Watchers, "Rocky Horror" Participants, PokeMon Trainers, U.F.O. Conspiracy Theorists, "Wizard" Readers, and Hard-Core Dementia Fans! - (Along the bottom of the poster, the meaning of 'Uber Geek' is printed, written in a secret code only the most geekish of fanboys can understand. So, choke on that, meatbags!)
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