You Are 57

Okay, I know two weeks is a long time between blog posts, so I apologize to my readers for the brief sabbatical. Not to make excuses, but I do have a lot going on in my life. Between work, family and church, there's not much time for anything else. Not to mention my budding music career.

Recently, with what free time I do have at my disposal, I have been busy recording, mixing and editing the following piece of artistic genius in honor of my parents' 57th birthdays.



At the release of this video, I am anticipating about a dozen, if not dozens of inquiries to come pouring in. Listed below are the questions that I know everyone will be dying to ask. Or not. These could just be coming from the voices in my head.....

"You Are 57" FAQ

Q: How did you come up with the idea for this song?
A: My parents turned 57.

Q: What is that thing that keeps popping out in the top left corner in some of the frames?
A: A Scrabble board.

Q: Who was filming? Couldn’t they keep the camera steady?
A: The camera was mounted on a tripod, but apparently either the Scrabble board or the camera couldn’t stop dancing to the music (perhaps caused by a predefined image stabilization setting, or something, I don’t know). I didn’t realize what was going on until after I was done filming, at which point I lacked the time and energy to reshoot.

Q: Why do you have a Scrabble board on your wall?
A: In a house full of small children, game boards are often put to better use as wall decorations, rather than playing games on them.

Q: You're not pulling a Corey Vidal, are you? Is that really you singing?
A: No, no. That is my voice you are hearing.

Q: Where did you learn those dance moves?
A: Before shooting this, I reviewed my “How To Dance Like A White Guy” instructional guide.

Q: Did you just do the Macarena? That was sweet.
A: Yes, I did. Thanks.

Q: What characters are on your t-shirts?
A: Top left: Orko; Top right: Figment; Bottom left: Beaker; Bottom right: Pacman ghosts

Q: How did you find the time to make this?
A: When you have a dream, and that dream is to make a cheesy song and video celebrating your parents’ 57th birthday, then you make the time.

Q: This song rocks. I want to listen to it everywhere I go. Where can I download a free MP3?
A: Here: http://ccmixter.org/files/cuajitoben/21212

So, was the lack of recent blog entries worth the wait, or have I lost you as a reader, in which case you aren't actually reading this....?

If your question was not included in the above FAQ, and you want it answered, please ask away in the comments section.