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Books
- "Beautiful Mind" - Referenced in the context of understanding mathematical patterns in music.
Videos & Documentaries
- "You Only Live Once" Music Video (Warren Fu) - This CGI and digital graphics video set in space was a significant inspiration for Demi Adejuyigbe, convincing him to work in film and visual graphics, and served as his college application essay topic.
- "You Only Live Once" Music Video (Official) - The official music video, where the band performs in a room filling with oil, is mentioned as a contrast to the CGI version.
- Zabriskie Point - A 1970s movie directed by Antonioni, featuring a scene with a house exploding set to music by Pink Floyd with Jerry Garcia, which inspired the host to want to make music for films.
Research & Studies
- Voyager Missions - Mentioned by Warren Fu as inspiration for the theme of his music video, representing humanity sending a beacon into space.
Tools & Software
- After Effects - Used by Demi Adejuyigbe for visual effects work in a high school presentation about the "You Only Live Once" music video.
- Vimeo - The platform where Demi Adejuyigbe initially found Warren Fu's music video for "You Only Live Once."
Articles & Papers
- Essay about "You Only Live Once" music video - Written by Demi Adejuyigbe for his college application, inspired by Warren Fu's music video for the song.
People Mentioned
- Demi Adejuyigbe (Comedian, Host of "Demi Adejuyigbe is Going to Do One Backflip") - The guest whose career trajectory was significantly influenced by the music video for "You Only Live Once."
- Will Smith - Mentioned as an artist whose songs Demi Adejuyigbe has parodied.
- Lana Del Rey - Mentioned as an artist whose songs Demi Adejuyigbe has parodied.
- Julian Casablancas (from The Strokes) - Contacted Warren Fu about his music video concept for "You Only Live Once."
- Sam Bayer - A director who had already shot the official music video for "You Only Live Once" before Warren Fu's alternate version was made.
- Carl Sagan - Mentioned by Warren Fu in relation to the Voyager missions and the concept of sending a beacon into space.
- Jerry Garcia - Mentioned as a musician who collaborated with Pink Floyd on the soundtrack for a scene in "Zabriskie Point."
- Antonioni (Director of Zabriskie Point) - Mentioned as the director of the film "Zabriskie Point."
- Miss Dobbs (12th grade English teacher) - Inspired Demi Adejuyigbe to write his college application essay about the "You Only Live Once" music video.
- Fabrizio Moretti (Drummer for The Strokes) - His drumming pattern on "You Only Live Once" is highlighted as mathematical and fascinating.
- Homer Simpson and Bart (Simpsons characters) - Featured on a dartboard in Demi Adejuyigbe's childhood bedroom, a place he's transported to when hearing the song.
- Taylor Swift - Mentioned as an artist Warren Fu has worked with.
Organizations & Institutions
- Radiotopia - The podcast network that Song Exploder is a member of.
- AT&T - Mentioned as a sponsor.
- Sonos - Mentioned as a sponsor.
- Dropout TV - The platform where Demi Adejuyigbe's comedy special is available.
- RCA Records - The record label that received Warren Fu's music video pitch.
- Wiz Kid Management - The management company that received Warren Fu's music video pitch.
- PRX - The organization that hosts the Radiotopia network.
Courses & Educational Resources
- College Application Essay - Demi Adejuyigbe wrote his college application essay about the "You Only Live Once" music video.
Websites & Online Resources
- songexploder.net/donate - The URL provided for listeners to donate to Song Exploder.
- att.com/guarantee - The URL for AT&T's guarantee information.
- sonos.com - The website for Sonos speakers.
- warrenfu.com - The website to find Warren Fu's work.
- functionhealth.com/songexploder - The website for Function, mentioned as a place for health tests.
- songexplorer.net/keychange - A link for more Key Change episodes.
- radiotopia.fm - The website to learn more about Radiotopia shows.
- songexplorer.net/shirt - The website to find Song Exploder t-shirts.
Other Resources
- Guitar Hero - A video game that served as Demi Adejuyigbe's introduction to The Strokes and other bands.
- Rock Band - A video game that furthered Demi Adejuyigbe's interest in playing musical instruments.
- September Videos - Videos created by Demi Adejuyigbe for years, dancing to Earth, Wind & Fire, which raised over a million dollars for charity.
- Gilmore Guys - A podcast co-hosted by Demi Adejuyigbe.
- Punch Up the Jam - A podcast co-hosted by Demi Adejuyigbe.
- The Good Place - A TV show Demi Adejuyigbe wrote for.
- "I'll Try Anything Once" (The Strokes demo version) - An early version of "You Only Live Once" that demonstrated to Demi Adejuyigbe the concept of demo tapes and different song versions.
- Electronic Drum Kit - Purchased by Demi Adejuyigbe to get back into playing drums.
- Spotify Wrapped - Mentioned in the context of Demi Adejuyigbe's music listening habits.
- Starred Playlist (since 2011) - Demi Adejuyigbe's long-standing playlist that he listens to when driving.