I’m not usually one for comedy music. Don’t get me wrong: it’s not out of some indignation that people are messing with the pure art form of music because I’ve listened to just as much ridiculous crap as the next person. It just doesn’t make me laugh. “Weird Al” Yankovic, however, transcends the banality of comedy music by being an exceptionally adept musician and arranger whose parodies are often better than the originals. He wasn’t always quite as good at hip hop, but he has evolved over the years to the point where he can do hip hop better than hip hop. Yes, I know this is not saying much when it comes to mainstream hip hop, but work with me here. Watch the evolution.
“Amish Paradise” – amusing, but not impressive.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOfZLb33uCg]
“It’s All About the Pentiums” – Better. Better than Diddy (again, work with me here).
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpMvS1Q1sos]
“White & Nerdy” – A freaking masterpiece.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9qYF9DZPdw]
