WoW Moviewatch: WarLock
by Michael Gray 
Jun 28th 2010 at 12:00PM
Which is ironic, because Sharm blows the original song out of the water. While I acknowledge Kesha's vocal style as being iconic, I much prefer Sharm's tendency to sing her songs. (I'm a traditionalist.) Not only does Sharm pay sufficient homage to the original song, but she manages to lace it with actual singing talent. Quixotica's beautiful video work is fun and engaging as always.
The lyrics could have maybe used a little more polish, but WarLock is a strong parody. It's definitely going to be one of my favorites, as great parodies have been a little lacking lately.
Edit: Cryssy was also involved in the lyrics/vocals. My apologies for the omission.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
kyusswren Jun 28th 2010 12:05PM
I'm pretty sure that Sharm won't have cirrhosis of the liver by age 30 either.
JR Jun 28th 2010 12:11PM
Kesha's vocal style? Iconic? Do you even have ears?
Dreyja Jun 28th 2010 5:17PM
I know, i kinda went, "WUT?" ;-p News to me.
uncaringbear Jun 28th 2010 7:32PM
I think that was the author's damning with faint praise.
Archaius Jun 28th 2010 12:21PM
Wonderfully Done, albeit slightly repetitive, but all in all good job.......:)
PacGamer Jun 28th 2010 12:23PM
Absolutely amazing!
Aoeadin Jun 28th 2010 12:30PM
iconic
1. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an icon.
2. Art . (of statues, portraits, etc.) executed according to a convention or tradition.
Learn to English mate, her voice isn't iconic, it's terrible.
Qot Jun 28th 2010 1:25PM
You can be iconic and terrible. Tiny Tim, for instance, is iconic (ukelele!) but the only real use for that music is punishment... much like Ke$ha.
I would disagree with the assessment on more technical grounds. I don't think her "sing-talk" style is particularly novel. Among modern acts, I'd almost group her with the vastly superior TLC. Listening to "No Scrubs" and "Unpretty" again, the style and range is similar but Ke$ha uses a faster beat and Autotune to hide areas of vocal inadequacy.
Also, her song almost fits into the category of "talking blues". It's been modernized a bit (autotune, faster beat, more repetition) and there are some slight differences (use of triplets instead of couplets in some places), but I wouldn't call her "iconic" in a genre that has so many actual icons.
Lupusian Jun 28th 2010 3:11PM
I think Tiny Tim's music is awesome.. :(
Kylenne Jun 28th 2010 6:23PM
@Qot: I'm going to just sit here and pretend you didn't just use TLC and Ke$ha in the same sentence.
Alchemistmerlin Jun 28th 2010 12:29PM
Why are Warcraft Machinima always set to such awful music?
Qot Jun 28th 2010 1:26PM
Because they use music that is currently popular.
Meatwadz Jun 28th 2010 2:03PM
To answer your question: Since the use of Antares Auto-Tune was publicly outed, anybody with a bit torrent client feels they are equally capable of creating and performing what is loosely defined in todays culture as music.
We must remember that these songs are not performed by musicians and we must not judge them as such. However, if you choose to put a performance on display, you also agree to let the world judge you as they wish.
I think it was a good attempt. The lyrics were put together well but the performance was lacking. I don't like the prominent use of vocal doubling or the lack of all enthusiasm on part of the "singer." I also don't like that, as much as I dislike this track, it is one of the better ones to come out this year.
timothyjasonarnold Jun 28th 2010 12:37PM
Nice to see that Quixotica is still putting out perfectly timed machinima. Still waiting for that sequel to "Bad Romance."
Romirevids Jun 28th 2010 6:02PM
I heared one of the fans was gonna be slicing and dicing animals for it to be done
Cyanea Jun 28th 2010 12:38PM
Went and listened to the original.
I'll take a song about being a warlock (my first class!) over a song about being a drunken whore anyday.
jbodar Jun 29th 2010 9:30AM
Wait... there's a difference? Man, I'm doing something wrong. Probably doesn't help that I'm a gnome.
Ravasha Jun 28th 2010 12:38PM
Overused music in my opinion. Have seen it by now.
AMS Jun 28th 2010 12:55PM
Not only are blood elves everywhere in the game,they are everywhere in videos. Please stop it.
Dreamstorm Jun 28th 2010 6:45PM
More Tauren! Druidboyz ftw!