The C answers some questions

Go to myspace and read the boys’ CAQS (I think the correct term is FAQ but I won’t quibble.) Since it’s only available to the Blog owners friends, I’ll post them below for those not on myspace.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Commonly asked questions (CAQs)
Current mood: Electric
Q: How are you? (this is our most commonly asked [...]

Aye! Windows drives me nuts

Ok, so I have some FotC icons, the same images as the Mac ones..and as soon as my good pal Deirdre tells me they look ok then I’ll post them. I highly recommend Iconbuilder from Iconfactory as an excellent icon making program..well, at least for the Mac icons. I think I will need to go [...]

The boys are lonely

New York Magazine has a funny quote from Bret about their 18,000 myspace friends.
“They’re not our real friends, though. We’re still quite lonely.” —Bret McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords on having 18,000 MySpace friends [A.V. Club]
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Some Mac Icons

Ok, so I’m a nerd. I made this icon set using the artwork for the HBO website. These are for MAC ONLY. I’m working on the PC icons, hopefully they will be up tomorrow.

Video interview with Metromix

Want to see Bret show some of those MJ dance moves? Like to meet the “third conchord?” Go to Orlando Citybeat Metromix.
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Episode 7 - Drive By Lyrics

Lyrics for Albie (or the US spelling - Albi :p ), Leggy Blonde, and Mutha uckas
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Thoughts on Episode 7

This episode was called Drive-By. Why? I haven’t the slightest idea. We find the boys discriminated against at the local fruit stand because of their ethnicity. Poor Bret can’t get a lousy apple and Jemaine can’t get a banana. Although, I wasn’t entirely convinced that Jemaine really wanted that banana..but that’s beside the point.

Day 1 - Band Rotunda Tour

Ha! From Rhys’ myspace blog.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
 BAND ROTUNDA TOUR SCHEDULE - DAY 1
Category: Travel and Places
WELCOME______________TO THE FIRST BAND ROTUNDA TOUR.
DRESS: as we will be walking i would recommend some light shorts and a cotton top. Also bring jacket for the evening. And water and snacks. (nothing too loud - no apples bret). [...]

The Pen is here

Woo-Hoo! The much anticipated (by me, anyway) claymation series made by Guy Capper and Jemaine Clement is now available on the web! Specifically on myspace. Go here to watch it and go here to be their friend.
Here is episode one:

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The Boston Globe explores the Conchords musical genius

Saul Austerlitz has a really nice article about the guys’ musical knowledge and talent. You can read this two page article at the Boston Globe.

By Saul Austerlitz, Globe Correspondent | July 29, 2007
Music and comedy have always made for strange, if comfortable, bedfellows. During Bob Dylan’s mid-1960s heyday, his concerts would inspire [...]

Excellent article from Zapit

Some excellent observations in this Zapit blog by Liz Pardue. For instance, noting how much fun the guys seem to be having in the video during the credits. Or that the greeting card guy was John Hodgman aka PC guy! She also brings up one of my favorite moments from Episode 6:
And it gets [...]

I think I love you, Shannon

..in a completely platonic way, of course. Not that there is anything wrong with one girl telling another girl that her booty is fly (or in this case, thanks for the video.) The exquisite Shannon sent video of Robots, Think about it and a clip of the spanish actors from the L.A. show. I haven’t [...]

The A.V. Club interviews Bret

Amelie Gillette interviews Bret for A.V.Club.. apparently, this interview took place before Bonnaroo.
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TCA Press Tour Highlights redux

Yes, this is basically the same article I posted earlier but with one addition..
Here are some highlights of the event:
* After stumbling his way through a preface that involved the phrase, “Bret, there’s this kind of depressed, fidgety, insecure vibe that you give off that’s not unlike your character” (which raised Bret’s eyebrows, I can [...]

Must Read EVS interview from Quirkee.com

Enrique Gomez has an illuminating interview with Taika and Loren. Read it at Quirkee.com
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Get HBO already

In the comments section of this Lindsayism post, an intriguing question was asked, “Which do you prefer? The live versions of the songs or the music video version?” I think anyone who has seen or heard the live version first will undoubtedly pick the live version. But what do you newbie fans think? Have you [...]

Interesting Comedy Observation

dday had this interesting comment on Ezra Klein: Sunday Night Conchords Blogging.

As for Conchords, I have wanted to blog this: they have this recurrent joke where they give you just enough information, whether verbally or within the frame, and then they dribble out just a little extra and that’s the joke (for example, “I [...]

At Superball

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jeff bret, originally uploaded by tammyjeangolden.

I love that Bret is always in a tie now-a-days..so cute.
Visit this flickr set for one more pic of Bret and 3 of Jemaine.
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So lovely

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Peter and Rach’s Wedding, originally uploaded by Age Pryor.
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Loving Jemaine

The talented Hilary sent this in for the lovely Jemaine. In case, he’s reading this, I hope you know how creative your fans are.
(I now have this tune ringing in my head!) Thank you Hilary for letting me post this!

NY Metro Article

Hmm.. F o the C tablecloths and lampshades? I see a home decor opportunity here.

‘Flight’ of fancy
Spontaneously bursting into song never sounded so funny
by amber ray / metro new york
JUL 24, 2007
FEATURE. The self-proclaimed “fourth most popular folk parody band in New Zealand,” Flight of the Conchords have become accustomed to playing venues [...]

Newsy Bits

Multichannel News reports 500,000 downloads of the HBO pilot episode -
But HBO last month offered the pilot episode of its music comedy Flight of the Conchords to online video service YouTube, drawing approximately 500,000 downloads, according to HBO co-president Richard Plepler.
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Episode 6 - Bowie Lyrics

Lyrics for Bret, You’ve got it going on and Bowie’s in Space.
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Thank you Will

I’ve been trying to be pretty prompt about getting the videos, mp3s and lyrics up right after the latest episodes air. Unfortunately, I was out of town this Sunday so I wasn’t able to get everything up..BUT lucky for me, an awesome person named Will sent me the latest mp3s for you to enjoy! Yay [...]

Sofa King tired

So, I’m sitting in a hotel in beautiful Mexico and I’m spending my time writing this post. I must be mental. Anyhoo, Eonline has a cute photo of the boys answering questions at the TCA. It may be worth a look.
MovieWeb has a cute quote from a tv junkie:
Flight of the Conchords (HBO) - [...]

Angels Video from El Rey!

The most wonderful Shannon sent in this video of the Conchords at El Rey (July 11, 2007). They are playing Angels from the Folk the World CD which you can buy at SmokeCDs. Thank you Shannon!
[flv]http://www.conchords.net/av/live/FOTC_Angels071107.flv[/flv]
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Random Stories

Some miscellaneous stories from the web

A review of sally returns (i disagree on some points (about the second song) of the author but such is life.. -nicole) - Grid Effect

Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie (“Flight of the Conchords,” HBO): If the stars of this dry slacker comedy were any more deadpan, they would be sharing [...]

flight of the conchords @ el rey

flight of the conchords, originally uploaded by akmal.naim.
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Photo extravaganza

Wow, we have a plethora (well… three) of photo links for you today.
The first comes from What the folk!. Sherry has a nice collection of photos from the recent NY and LA gigs so go take a look at the view from the front seats.
The second is a direct link to the photos [...]

Episode 5 - Sally Returns Lyrics

Lyrics for Business Time and Song for Sally
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Concert Review: Flight of the Conchords at the El Rey, 7/11/07

By Michele Reverte
After performing in a number small venues last year (Largo, Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre, etc .) the Flight of the Conchords made their triumphant return to Los Angeles this week during a sold-out show at the El Rey Theatre on July 11.
The growing popularity of the group was apparent in the weeks leading [...]