6969
| "6969" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Ninja Sex Party from the album Attitude City | |
| Released | July 2015 |
| Recorded | Arcadia, California[1] |
| Genre | Comedy rock, synthpop, heavy metal, progressive rock |
| Length | 8:29[2] |
| Label | Self-released |
| Writer(s) | Dan Avidan, Brian Wecht |
| Producer(s) | Brian Wecht |
"6969" is a song written and performed by American comedy rock band Ninja Sex Party, from their album Attitude City.[3] The track was heavily inspired by the song "2112" by Canadian rock band Rush.[2] The song contains vocals by Steel Panther singer Michael Starr, and references Steel Panther's song "In the Future" from their album Balls Out.[4]
At over eight minutes, it is the longest track officially released by Ninja Sex Party to date.
Lyrics and interpretation
The song's lyrics follow the fictitious characters of Danny Sexbang and Ninja Brian, who use a time-travelling spacecraft to journey to the planet Earth in the year 6969. Believing that the year would be the ultimate peak in sexual activity throughout human history, they instead find that society is a metaphorically sterilized dystopia ruled by an abstinent, totalitarian group known as the "Dick Elders". When Danny attempts to reason with them, they recall a prophecy that foretells their downfall, and so their guards fire at the duo with lasers. Danny and Brian escape and, after Danny meets a beautiful girl, they ignite a worldwide orgy that enrages the Elders. As the Elders prepare to murder the duo, Brian destroys them. Having freed humanity from the Elders' regime, Danny has intercourse once again with the girl he met, whose name is revealed to be Kristen (though Danny mistakes it as "Katie"), and he and Brian depart from the future.
The song directly borrows a lyric from the Rush song "2112", as Avidan sings the phrase "I know it's most unusual to come before you so".[2][5] The narrative described in the song has been considered by some fans to be taking place in an alternate universe derived from a previous song on the album, "Samurai Abstinence Patrol".[6][7]
Music video
The music video for "6969" was released on iTunes and Apple Music on August 31th, 2016, and premiered on YouTube on September 8th, 2016.[8][9] The video quickly reached the #1 spot on the iTunes Music Video chart.[10]
The video follows the same plot as the song's lyrics, with appearances by Arin Hanson, Barry Kramer, Kevin Abernathy, and Ross O'Donovan. Markiplier also makes a silent cameo in the video as a news reporter.
Personnel
- Ninja Sex Party
- Dan Avidan – vocals
- Brian Wecht – keyboards, production
- Guests
- Michael Starr – guest vocals
- Arin Hanson – guest vocals
- Crew
- David Dominguez – co-producer, recording
- Dan Castellani, Jr. – mixing
- Hans DeKline – mastering
Release
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia[11] | July 17, 2015 | Digital download | Self-released |
| United Kingdom[12] | |||
| United States[13] |
Critical reception
The song has received positive reception from both fans of the band and from critics. Richard Garza of The Western Herald wrote that the track is "[Ninja Sex Party's] magnum opus. It is definitely the best song on a great album."[2]
References
- ↑ According to the official CD.
- 1 2 3 4 Garza, Richard (27 July 2015). "Attitude City by Ninja Sex Party a funny, sexual album". Western Herald. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ↑ Herd, James (1 August 2015). "Music Review: Ninja Sex Party — Attitude City". Pixcelation. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ↑ "Attitude City - official CD". imgur. July 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
- ↑ "Rush Features on Ninja Sex Party's 'Under the Covers' Released March 4". Power Windows - A Tribute to Rush. 7 March 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ↑ "NSP Time Travel Theory". reddit. 19 July 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ↑ "Theory on 6969 and Samurai Abstinence Patrol". reddit. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ↑ "Ninja Sex Party on Twitter: "shhhhh... (more info coming tomorrow) (it'll be out for free on our channel next week) (we love you)"". Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ↑ "6969 - NSP". Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ↑ "Ninja Sex Party on Twitter: "...and it's the number one music video on iTunes! THANK YOU EVERYBODY!!!"". Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ↑ "Attitude City by Ninja Sex Party". iTunes Store AU. Apple Inc. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ↑ "Attitude City by Ninja Sex Party". iTunes Store GB. Apple Inc. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ↑ "Attitude City by Ninja Sex Party". iTunes Store US. Apple Inc. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
