Jan 16, 2008 january 16, 2008 november 8, 2015 if you want to stay out of nerdcore hip hop, steer your clear of being one of mc pluss professors. Negin farsad nerdcore rising investigates the newest wave of hiphop nerdcore as it follows the godfather of the genre, mc frontalot, on his first national tour. Nerdcore is a subgenre of hiphop music characterized by themes and subject matter considered to be of general interest to nerds, though it can appeal to others as well. Enter mc frontalot, a nerdcore rapper credited with coining the term nerdcore hip hop. Nerdcore hip hop, or simply nerdcore, is a genre of hip hop music characterized by themes and subject matter considered to be of general interest to nerds, though it can appeal to others as well. Nerdcore rising 2008 nerdcore rising tells the tale of nerd rapper mc frontalot and his first big tour, leading up to an appearance at the penny arcade expo in seattle. Nerdcore, for those who dont live on the internet, is an offshoot of hip hop that focuses on topics nerds enjoy.
Nerdcore rising investigates the newest wave of hiphop, nerdcore, as it follows the godfather of the genre, mc frontalot, on his first national tour. Dec 23, 2008 this is the latest ballot in indiewire s 2008 critics poll, continuing the tradition of a national survey of critics by calling attention to the years best and, in many cases, most. The documentary nerdcore rising investigates the newest, wave of hiphop, nerdcore, as it follows the godfather of the genre, mc frontalot, on his first national tour. Nerdcore rising trailer 2008 trailer for nerdcore rising. Nerdcore can be made in any style of music, but most people identify it in either its poppunk or hiphop forms. We deliver the hits that give the kids with the spectacles.
Dec 05, 2006 nerdcore hip hop is a growing subgenre of hip hop where geeks bust rhymes about nerdy subjects. Beginning in south carolina and culminating in nerd mecca the penny arcade gaming convention in seattle masses of fans across the country come out to bask in the fronts geek. Selfdescribed nerdcore musician mc frontalot has the earliest known recorded use of the term to describe this genre in the 2000 song nerdcore hiphop. The dvd of nerdcore rising was sold in limited release in august 2008. Beginning in south carolina and culminating in nerd mecca the penny arcade gaming convention in seattle masses of fans across the country come out to bask in the fronts geek glory as he strives to. Jan 09, 2007 a documentary showcasing the darlings of white boy hiphop, nerdcore rising takes you along for a ride with the godfather of nerdcore mc frontalot on his first national tour. The album was first released on august 27, 2005 at the penny arcade expo it consists of 16 tracks. It sounds like a pipe dream for a bespectacled man in suit and tie, whose. Beginning in south carolina and culminating in nerd mecca the penny arcade gaming convention in seattle masses of fans across the country come out. Cocreator of the apple sisters, a world war ii musical comedy trio. Nerdcore rising, an engrossing documentary directed by negin farsad, will answer any and all questions you may have about nerdcore, a relatively new. Nerdcore rising a negin farsad filma vaguely qualified. If you want to learn about this unusual, supremely hidden corner of americana, this is.
Mc frontalot nerdcore used to be just a madeup word mcs shied away from belief. Powerglove, the 2008 version focuses on superheroes and villains. Nerdcore rising 2008 damian hess, an exweb designer in his 30s, becomes a leading voice in nerdcore, a new form of hiphop. Nerdcore a subgenre that contains themes and subjects that are interesting to nerds. Mc frontalot strives to live in a world where nerdcore is a real genre of hiphop and where other mcs take him seriously. A documentary showcasing the darlings of white boy hiphop, nerdcore rising takes you along for a ride with the godfather of nerdcore mc frontalot on his first national tour. Nerdcore rising introduces a new wave of hiphop called nerdcore where computer obsessed geeks bust rhymes about the hard knock life of nerdom. The group, which consists of kimmy gatewood, rebekka johnson, and sarah lowe, started in 2007 in new york city. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri.
Nerdcore rising, an engrossing documentary directed by negin farsad, will answer any and all questions you may have about nerdcore, a relatively new hiphop genre made by and for nerds e. They provide you free movie download software, dvd copy software, movie players, cd burning software, vip technical support and much more. Frontalot, like most nerdcore artists, selfpublishes his work and has released much of it for free online. Sep 22, 2008 mc frontalot is the godfather of the nerdcore hiphop genre and he raps about stuff that nerds care about, like star wars. The gutbusting comedy follows mc frontalot, the godfather of nerdcore on his first national tour where the roots of. Hilariously entertaining, nerdcore rising introduces a new wave of hiphop to the world called nerdcore where computer obsesses geeks bust rhymes about the hard knock life of nerdom. A new film about his bands first national tour is a funny. Nerdcore rising should be required viewing for anyone interested in social commentary. A harmless computer science lesson could turn into the beginning of your demise as plus will diss your syllabus into a potentially damning hip hop anthem. Although many people think the term nerdcore was made up by mc frontalot, it has in fact been in use by rock bands for many years prior to frontalots use of the term. Like his first album, nerdcore rising, it is composed mostly of new material but does include two remakes from before nerdcore rising gonna be your man and romantic cheapskate. That dude, mc frontalot, coined the term in 2000 and is basically the representative figure of the.
There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. They received wide acclaim at the 2008 montreal just for laughs. Full of geeks and geek topics, and sporting interviews with weird al yankovic, its a worthy addition to the geekumentary family and will make you feel proud to be nerdcore. The gutbusting comedy follows mc frontalot, the godfather of nerdcore on his first. Nerdcore rising follows mc frontalot the godfather of nerdcore on his first national tour to reveal the roots of the genre, the dorky complexities of its artists, and one mcs fight for nerd stardom.
Nerdcore rising was an fun adventure for nerds and non nerds alike. I showed this to my friends on our movie night and everyone had a good time. Sep 15, 2009 nerdcore rising 2008 with the dawn of the new millennium, as our world has gone further online and become more hidef, nerds and geeks have become its rightful rulers. The film, directed and produced by negin farsad, was premiered at the 2008 south by southwest festival in austin. Nerdcore rising follows mc frontalot the godfather of nerdcore on his first national tour to reveal both the roots of nerdcore hip hop and the dorky complexities of its artists. Nerdcore could rise up it could get elevated nerdcore could rise up it could get elevated nerdcore used to be just a madeup word mcs shied away from belief, rest. Most people dreamt of seeing a reallife dinosaur when they were a kid and were amazed by the prehistoric creatures. Selfdescribed nerdcore musician mc frontalot coined the term in 2000 in the song nerdcore hiph. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Nerdcore rising is a documentaryconcert film starring mc frontalot and other nerdcore hip hop artists such as mc chris, wheelie cyberman of optimus rhyme and mc lars, with contributors from artists such as weird al yankovic, prince paul, and brian posehn.
Jun 14, 2011 nerdcore rising investigates the newest wave of hiphop, nerdcore, as it follows the godfather of the genre, mc frontalot, on his first national tour. The title track nerdcore rising says so much about front himself. Frontalot, like most nerdcore artists, selfpublishes his work and has released much of. Mar 09, 2008 directed by negin farsad, kimmy gatewood. Secrets from the future is the second studio album from nerdcore hip hop artist mc frontalot. Mc frontalot timeline featuring albums and other highlights. Nerdcore is a genre of music characterized by themes and subject matter considered to be of general interest to nerds. Nerdcore rising is the official debut album by nerdcore rapper mc frontalot. Selfdescribed nerdcore musician mc frontalot coined the term in 2000 in the song nerdcore hiphop. Dec 30, 2008 nerdcore rising 2008 nerdcore rising tells the tale of nerd rapper mc frontalot and his first big tour, leading up to an appearance at the penny arcade expo in seattle. Every so often a documentary expertly defines a subculture, the way the book speed tribes did for 1990s japan or roger and me explored americas industrial decline.
Oct 16, 2010 this feature is not available right now. Nerdcore hip hop is a growing subgenre of hip hop where geeks bust rhymes about nerdy subjects. January 16, 2008 november 8, 2015 if you want to stay out of nerdcore hip hop, steer your clear of being one of mc pluss professors. Download as much content as you want to your computer and watch it instantly. Much of the film follows frontalot and his band from show to show gaining mild but continued support from nerdcore fans. Beginning in south carolina and culminating in nerd mecca the penny arcade gaming convention in seattle masses of fans across the country come out to bask in the. Video archive for the film nerdcore rising, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2008. Gabe full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
It was sold for the first time at the 2008 penny arcade expo in seattle. May 29, 2008 nerdcore rising focuses on mc frontalot and his first full us tour in 2006, as he attempts to turn a hobby into a career. Born out of the internet, nerdcore hiphop is a genre of music created by computerobsessed geeks. Interview with mc frontalot, nerdcore hip hop playah. In this documentary, filmmaker negin farsad explores the musical phenomenon in which rappers. Nerdcore rising 2008 with the dawn of the new millennium, as our world has gone further online and become more hidef, nerds and geeks have become its rightful rulers. Collectable card games, video games, star wars, science and science fiction are all topics covered quickly and apparently from a thesaurus by mc frontalot. Click to email this to a friend opens in new window click to share on twitter opens in new window click to share on facebook opens in new window. This is the latest ballot in indiewire s 2008 critics poll, continuing the tradition of a national survey of critics by calling attention to the years best and, in many cases, most. Trailer for nerdcore rising the documentary nerdcore rising investigates the newest, wave of hiphop, nerdcore, as it follows the godfather of the genre, mc frontalot, on his first national tour. Nerdcore rising is not only the fledgling nerdcore hiphop subgenres defining statement and manifesto, but its best release. Any form of music that is made by nerds, for nerds, or about nerdly things. Film will be attending the 2008 south by southwest film festival in austin texas from march 7th to 15th. Interview with mc frontalot, nerdcore hip hop playah garagespin.
Nerdcore rising introduces a new wave of hiphop called nerdcore where computer obsessed geeks bust rhymes about the hard knock life of. It was released on tour and through his website on april 6, 2007. Apr 10, 2008 video archive for the film nerdcore rising, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2008. The film, directed and produced by negin farsad, was premiered at the 2008 south by southwest festival in austin, texas. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing nerdcore rising near you. Its good to see more nerds like myself taking pride and even better to get the story out of an up and comming music genre. Hit wikipedia for a nerdcore hip hop history lesson. Nerdcore rising, an album by mc frontalot on spotify. Mc frontalot is the godfather of the nerdcore hiphop genre and he raps about stuff that nerds care about, like star wars. Crime spree is funny as hell especially as i work in law enforcement, as is hassle. Only dont expect to see some buff dude with a dumb s on his chest expect lots of sexy bare chests.
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