Ken and I really struggled to find a way to celebrate the 100th episode of GeekDad HipTrax without simply rehashing a bunch of stuff we\u2019ve already featured. After some careful deliberation we submit for the approval of our longsuffering listening community the following collection which we have dubbed \u201cThe HipTrax Definitive 10.\u201d
\n\nIt\u2019s 10 songs from 10 distinct artists that truly encapsulate what the geeky music meta-community is all about, and it includes old and new tracks like:
\n\n\u201cIt is Pitch Dark\u201d by MC Frontalot \n
A classic cut from the Godfather of Nerdcore originally included in our 10th episode.
\u201cPaperman\u201d by Adam WarRock \n
A brand new song from the new face of pop culture-obsessed hip-hop.
\u201cTake it from Me\u201d by Kirby Krackle \n
This Mega Man tribute comes from the Seattle geek rockers\u2019 phenomenal E for Everyone.
\u201cLight Up the Night\u201d by The Protomen \n
Another Mega Man cut that\u2019s also a classic throwback; this piece from the all-original VGM rock opera outfit is surely one of its finest.
\u201cOut on the Floor\u201d by Pixelh8 \n
Danceable electro collides with the artist\u2019s traditional upbeat chiptunes on this And the Revolution standout.
\u201cThe Earl of Funk\u201d by The OneUps \n
The funk fusion game rockers really come through on this song from their latest release.
\u201cPing Pong Song\u201d by Optimus Rhyme \n
A sentimental favorite from the long-gone champions of nerdcore.
\u201cSkymall\u201d by Jonathan Coulton \n
JoCo was quite literally the starting point of this project, so we pause to reflect on his amazing creative output and the sheer breadth of his career.
\u201cClever Girl\u201d by The Doubleclicks \n
Elements of filk and geek rock blissfully coexist in this Doubleclicks selection also sometimes known as \u201cHollywood Raptor.\u201d
\u201cSave Ginny Weasley\u201d by Harry and the Potters \n
We close with what is easily the most important track in Wizard Rock.