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=== By Aaron Ackerson === | === By Aaron Ackerson === | ||
* The Artichoke Song: features [[Neil Cicierega]] on background vocals ([https://web.archive.org/web/20071010121221/http://www.aaronackerson.com/audio/Aaron%20Ackerson%20-%20The%20Artichoke%20Song.mp3 | * The Artichoke Song: features [[Neil Cicierega]] on background vocals ([https://web.archive.org/web/20071010121221/http://www.aaronackerson.com/audio/Aaron%20Ackerson%20-%20The%20Artichoke%20Song.mp3 MP3]) | ||
* [[Melodrama (Melophobic Mix)]]: Remixed by [[Lemon Demon]]. | * [[Melodrama (Melophobic Mix)]]: Remixed by [[Lemon Demon]]. | ||
* Distant Warmth: A continuous DJ-style mix which includes, among other tracks, an excerpt of [[A Schizophrenic Twist]], a then-unreleased [[Deporitaz]] song. | * Distant Warmth: A continuous DJ-style mix which includes, among other tracks, an excerpt of [[A Schizophrenic Twist]], a then-unreleased [[Deporitaz]] song. | ||
* Telekinesis Pills: A mash-up between the Cex song "Take Pills" and Lemon Demon's "[[Telekinesis]]" | * Telekinesis Pills: A mash-up between the Cex song "Take Pills" and Lemon Demon's "[[Telekinesis]]" | ||
* Neil-killer: An entry in the "[[Send Neil death threats]]" contest ([https://web.archive.org/web/20150119023513/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoAqyIXRj5g | * Neil-killer: An entry in the "[[Send Neil death threats]]" contest ([https://web.archive.org/web/20150119023513/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoAqyIXRj5g Video]) | ||
=== By Lemon Demon === | === By Lemon Demon === | ||
* [[Behind the Badge]]: A [[Deporitaz]]-era cover of an Aaron Ackerson song ([http://lemondemon.com/deporitaz/Miscellaneous/Trapezoid%20-%20Behind%20the%20Badge.mp3 | * [[Behind the Badge]]: A [[Deporitaz]]-era cover of an Aaron Ackerson song ([http://lemondemon.com/deporitaz/Miscellaneous/Trapezoid%20-%20Behind%20the%20Badge.mp3 MP3])</nowiki> | ||
* [[Dance Like an Idiot|Dance Like an Idiot (Aaron's Wall of Sound Mix)]]: Remixed by Aaron Ackerson ([https://web.archive.org/web/20060628132506/http://azuretek.com/~neilcic/lemondemon/Dance%20Like%20An%20Idiot%20(Aaron's%20Wall%20of%20Sound%20Mix).mp3 | * [[Dance Like an Idiot|Dance Like an Idiot (Aaron's Wall of Sound Mix)]]: Remixed by Aaron Ackerson ([https://web.archive.org/web/20060628132506/http://azuretek.com/~neilcic/lemondemon/Dance%20Like%20An%20Idiot%20(Aaron's%20Wall%20of%20Sound%20Mix).mp3 MP3]) | ||
* [[Happy Birthday Aaron]]: Another [[Deporitaz]] era song, this one written and recorded as a birthday present for Aaron. | * [[Happy Birthday Aaron]]: Another [[Deporitaz]] era song, this one written and recorded as a birthday present for Aaron. | ||
* [[Hyakugojyuuichi 2003]]: Features two rap verses written and performed by Aaron. ([http://lemondemon.com/downloads/Hyakugojyuuichi%202003.mp3 | * [[Hyakugojyuuichi 2003]]: Features two rap verses written and performed by Aaron. ([http://lemondemon.com/downloads/Hyakugojyuuichi%202003.mp3 MP3]) | ||
* [[I Know Your Name (Deporitaz)|I Know Your Name (music video)]]: Includes an edited image of Aaron and also thanks him in the credits. | * [[I Know Your Name (Deporitaz)|I Know Your Name (music video)]]: Includes an edited image of Aaron and also thanks him in the credits. | ||
* [[Insult to Aaron]]: A parody of “Oh Aaron” by Aaron Carter. This song was written and produced by Neil Cicierega with vocals provided by Emmy Cicierega and [[Alora Lanzillotta]]. It was used by Aaron as the theme song for his internet radio program, Radio Free Spacecat. | * [[Insult to Aaron]]: A parody of “Oh Aaron” by Aaron Carter. This song was written and produced by Neil Cicierega with vocals provided by Emmy Cicierega and [[Alora Lanzillotta]]. It was used by Aaron as the theme song for his internet radio program, Radio Free Spacecat. | ||
* [[Lemon Demon (song)|Lemon Demon]]: Features a rap verse performed by Aaron. ([http://lemondemon.com/downloads/Lemon%20Demon.mp3 | * [[Lemon Demon (song)|Lemon Demon]]: Features a rap verse performed by Aaron. ([http://lemondemon.com/downloads/Lemon%20Demon.mp3 MP3]) | ||
* [[Super Mega Aaron]]: A mix Neil made from samples of Aaron’s voice. ([https://mumbergo.net/files/Audio/Misc/Lemon%20Demon%20-%20Super%20Mega%20Aaron.mp3 | * [[Super Mega Aaron]]: A mix Neil made from samples of Aaron’s voice. ([https://mumbergo.net/files/Audio/Misc/Lemon%20Demon%20-%20Super%20Mega%20Aaron.mp3 MP3]) | ||
* [[The Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny|The Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny (Aaron Ackerson Mix)]]: Remixed by Aaron. | * [[The Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny|The Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny (Aaron Ackerson Mix)]]: Remixed by Aaron. | ||
Revision as of 07:06, 2 August 2023
Aaron Paul Stuesse Ackerson (born August 31, 1981) is a longtime acquaintance and occasional musical collaborator of Neil Cicierega. Aaron is an irreverent, genre-stradling, academically trained musician whose work has been compared by Chicago Sun-Times rock critic Jim DeRogatis to the likes of Beck and Frank Zappa. Like Lemon Demon, Aaron Ackerson has also received airplay on the Dr. Demento show. A native of the midwestern United States, Aaron currently resides in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.
Collaborations and tributes
By Aaron Ackerson
- The Artichoke Song: features Neil Cicierega on background vocals (MP3)
- Melodrama (Melophobic Mix): Remixed by Lemon Demon.
- Distant Warmth: A continuous DJ-style mix which includes, among other tracks, an excerpt of A Schizophrenic Twist, a then-unreleased Deporitaz song.
- Telekinesis Pills: A mash-up between the Cex song "Take Pills" and Lemon Demon's "Telekinesis"
- Neil-killer: An entry in the "Send Neil death threats" contest (Video)
By Lemon Demon
- Behind the Badge: A Deporitaz-era cover of an Aaron Ackerson song (MP3)</nowiki>
- Dance Like an Idiot (Aaron's Wall of Sound Mix): Remixed by Aaron Ackerson (MP3)
- Happy Birthday Aaron: Another Deporitaz era song, this one written and recorded as a birthday present for Aaron.
- Hyakugojyuuichi 2003: Features two rap verses written and performed by Aaron. (MP3)
- I Know Your Name (music video): Includes an edited image of Aaron and also thanks him in the credits.
- Insult to Aaron: A parody of “Oh Aaron” by Aaron Carter. This song was written and produced by Neil Cicierega with vocals provided by Emmy Cicierega and Alora Lanzillotta. It was used by Aaron as the theme song for his internet radio program, Radio Free Spacecat.
- Lemon Demon: Features a rap verse performed by Aaron. (MP3)
- Super Mega Aaron: A mix Neil made from samples of Aaron’s voice. (MP3)
- The Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny (Aaron Ackerson Mix): Remixed by Aaron.
Discography
Solo releases
- The Sexiest Man on Earth (2004)
- Outside on the Inside (2014)
- Love in Outer Space (2021)
- You're the Man (2022)
- Tales from Lincoln Square (2023)
On releases by other artists
- Lemon Demon: Clown Circus (2003): Guest vocals and lyric-writing
- Lemon Demon: Hip to the Javabean (2004): Enhanced content includes Aaron’s contributions to Clown Circus.
- Lemon Demon: Dinosaurchestra (2006): Enhanced content includes a remix of The Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny by Aaron
- Atman: India Club & Lounge - Remixing.
- Art Paul Schlosser: ART PAUL SCHLOSSER{The Tribute !}Experiment A (Fall 2006)