I Fight Dragons Behind-The-Scenes Tell-All

[nerfboy152]

@IFightDragonsRock hey guys. how do u program the controllers and etc. to play sounds?

[drumfreek31]

this is awsome

[JakeEFisher]

I Fight Dragons is my new favorite band.I had heard a song of yours in a video someone made a long time ago as well as heard your band name at a separate time from a friend, but I never actually found out how awesome you guys till yesterday.

I love the faster the treadmill

[deoyx]

I love these guys so much <3 Good music, awesome instruments, insane creativity and pretty cute too! Why didn't I find you guys sooner, sheesh!

[neuroticheroine]

I am insanely jealous of your life lol.

[BlevsPrettyBoy]

play too much Nintendo

[joms500]

it's copyrighted,DON'T STEAL IT

[captainlycaptainsam]

pro

[NateDynamite]

you guys are from chicago AND this was posted on my birthday. DOUBLE WIN

[kobypictures]

Please, please, please come to Philly!

[Slapducky]

omg. i wish i could get a copy of LSDj. :L

[MsTomyhardy]

money rocks. WWE PPV song money in the bank 2010

[blackangeloflove666]

I think I´m in love with Laura.

[youtalkIlisten]

Fuck. Yes.

[themountian]

I Love you guys (and gal!)! Can't wait to see you live. Especially now I know you really do play everything!

[Hoatboiztard]

I have found my new favorite band

[TheDragon12000]

one of the most original bands that i have ever heard you guys are awesome

[Jkalloy]

POWER GLOVE <3

[SoVertical]

How much is that DJ gameboy thing

[Permafry42]

just letting you know your not the only nes rock band; there's also Anamanaguchi. love both of you guys!

[Rizwan0192]

ifd long live

[smartdd0202]

U guys are the best band in the universe. long live the power glove

[911TheKid]

you guys are epic!!! if ya ever come to Puerto Rico ill be first in line!!! :D

[lamasarecool101]

ok some needs to make a tutorial on how to do the guitar hero thing i must know D:

[NerdyDrummerGirl]

No matter how hard I try I will never be this awesome. These guys are geniuses.

[Mandilarrr]

I'm sooooo excited to play with you guys on March 10th. You are sooooooo awesome.

[christblood2]

I wanna be like you guys when I grow up. I'm seriously about to cry this is soo awesome!

[sturniboy]

POWERGLOVE!!!!!

[yazid3848]

So what does the powerglove do? Or does he wear to get head start at super glove ball after the show

[gardecita]

he is so cute *u*

amazing sound guys : )!! i fucking love IFD!!

[bestgamer2112]

ya lose points for using macs but +1 for Nintendo

[BilleJArmstrongLover]

I shall STEAL your magical chip of magicalness.... magic!! XD

[BridgerGLambert]

I love you forever. Ever think of coming down to Austin?

[Utyul]

When are you coming to France guys ?! :(

[Havoc622]

This is seriously the coolest shit I've ever seen. I want some of these instruments.

[Kaoss134]

IFD FTW!!!! and Apple ftw!! and old school gaming ftw!!! also, are you guys familiar with cfxr? its a 8 bit and 16 bit noise generator.

[Kaoss134]

IFD FTW!!!! and Apple ftw!! and old school gaming ftw!!!

[kgzak]

How do you guys read the controllers on you macbook? Did you guys write all the software or was it downloaded? This would be a fun project for me to do in my free time just to see what I can do with it.

[Bonescythe]

Whats the name of the song where shes "pauses" it for a second?

[25ThunderbirdIV25]

This is absolutely fantastic! ^_^

[MasSacreD14]

whats the song on 8:20? tell me please

[DeadlyRuler007]

@MasSacreD14 Heads Up, Hearts Down

[MasSacreD14]

@DeadlyRuler007 Thanks :D

[AlexRedgrave04]

This is amazing! U guys actually hack old school controllers n stuff and play them during ur shows! U guys are probablly the most original band ive seen in a long time, despite the fact that u use copy writed material like nintendo controllers in your performances. Seriously, I am amazed! Love ur music guys! keep it up!

[LoveIsTheMovement1O1]

Haha i have brians shirt!

[nshill96]

what program do u use to get the controller noises? does it play on windows or on an nes? where can i learn to set it up and use it?

[FailMaster360]

You lose points for using Mac. But the combo multiplier from the lack of failure saves you.

[sudikai]

i like the doggy

[SwordofChaos123]

NERDSUNITE!!!

[l3374ax0r]

im not an apple guy my self but rock n nintendo good!

[hashaaron13]

wouldn't it be fun if u guys play wii controllers?

[TheEmanuel555]

U GUYS ARE THE BEST EVER!!!!!!!! I CAN'T STOP LISTENING TO "The Faster The Treadmill..." & "Money"!!! U GUYS ARE AMAZING!!!! I idolize ur music & the band!!!

[Tortanus02]

you guys rock SO FUCKING HARD! seriously you guys make me happier then a fat kid in a hostess factory....you guys havn't put out a single bad song and i love you guys to death! you need to do shows in the LA area I'll come to every single one! seriously lol amazing

[owenroanquercia]

do you guys know where could i purchase a Little Sound DJ cartridge?

[logancloud95]

Ha, more reasons why nintendo is better than sega. Lol jk

[MultiObviousTroll]

You guys are amazing great music and i love what youve done to video game controllers :D i hope to see you guys in concert some day

[Imaweasel1]

You guys are the best band I've heard in a long time :U

[Sharkyjake]

gahh... i love you guys, and your music and the way you preform is amazing. but i never got the ep. i went to download it a while ago and it wouldnt let me :( dissapointment....

[cheeztring1]

Sup guys, These comment is probably a little late, but just a note to drop my support (y)

Found you entirely by coincidence on the internet, youtubed most of your songs and loved literally every one of them. Loving the setup you got here aswell, Inspired me to go play some old nintendo games on the virtual console on my Wii.

Nice Guitar hero controller too, mine looks pretty much the same xP nice stuff (y)

[natsness]

magical chip of magical-ness XD lmao <3

[BeastlyEpic]

How do you do this stuff? i really want to figure out how to do this

[LukeDulong]

that is very inventive. i've actually messed around a bit on my mac doing stuff like that before. you guys should seriously come to the boston area to play a gig! i would love to see you guys live!

[MisterDoctorNerd]

Do you use the Pro Sound Mod on your gameboys or do you just use the standard headphone jack on it. some people say that the pro sound mod gets rid of most of the static sound that the standard jack has.

[thelusmcneely]

super awesome!

[ShinDanne]

So you basically use your nintendo gear/ guitar hero guitar as midi controllers. but what are you controlling in your mac software based? where does all the 8bits awesomenessss coming!!!!

[XxCmprxX]

OMGSH you guys are so freakin awesome!!!!! I love all the game controllers I wish I had those all I have is a Drum set.. I also Love how everything is so nerdy. Your Nerds who grew up : D <3 Love you guys No homo Except for Laura I love you Normally.

[emcee334]

I notice the power pad does a lot of moving. Someone else mentioned this as well. Get a non-slip rug pad for that thing before someone gets hurt :-p

You should get one just about any department store or hardware store, before someone breaks their head! That is, assuming, you don't already have one hanging around.

(also, you guys are really good! It looks like you get to have a lot of fun.)

[tru3spartans]

i saw you guys play in houston and yall were amazing!!!!!! one question though what was the glove thing the lady was playing???

[EzkeDelia]

i loved you guys in Dallas last night! i bought a sword and a cd even tho i was there for 3oh!3 and cobra starship XD

[bestgamer2112]

@EzkeDelia HA what are you a hipster you like 3oh3

[punkst3r3009]

WOOT WOOT AWESOME

[Nerdzilla17]

You probably don't want to take advice from a random youtuber, but it looks like the power pad slides around a lot, which could be what causes the chip to come unsoldered. You could try putting something on the bottom to give it some traction.

[JtheEpic]

*cough* come to toronto *cough*

[paige3406]

this is so cool :) i was wondering how it all was done.

9:13 I LOVE With You! Makes me cry! Laura and Brian have amazing voices! Please please please come back to Reno, NV soon. you guys were the best part of that whole concert.

[MaghoxFr]

Just wanted you to know, you havee a fan here in Uruguay, what you do is awesome!

[leftoverjuice]

that's so cool!!!!!!

[TheCanphilites91]

wow i love you guys this is so cool and unique! I cant wait to see you at the denver concert! :DDD

[Tailcrat]

I love these guys! I have a shirt, bracelets, stickers, and a sweat band! Whew!

[zorackprime]

wow this is truly amazing =D awesome job guys words cant describe how epic it is that you play the controllers lol

[RichMaxwell]

LMAO@ 7:24 when she Pauses it, lol...that's great.

[DaKilla27]

I'd really like to see how they actually play the controllers (Software used, etc.) Looks like a lot of fun just to play them =D

[robocub]

This guy is HOT. I'd f**k him in a heartbeat.

[hmongqtslv]

omg thank you to kageokami who intro'd me to yall. you guys are geniuses. lol

[ratdeer]

OMG!! Yay!! Whooopi!! I Fight Dragons is so Neato!! That was super cool! Way to go guys! Yay!

[HolidayPack22]

HORSEtheband is btr, plus they invented NES rock.

[WafflitoTheWaffle]

thats so cool!!!you guys are BEASTLY!

[MooseyFate96]

magical chip of magicalness :D

[vashy101]

it must be a bitch holing that to ever show and setting it all up lol

[atmoravi]

thanx for posting this

[Frankcastle522]

Wow your a real nice person aren't you.

[Kelfyrn]

I noticed something. You never use the directional pad on the controllers. Why is that?

[bionicfreds]

@Kelfyrn because if you press up the buttons are too clsoe it may also do left and right

[digdugdiggy]

@bionicfreds

That could easily be solved by a simple hardware hack.

Even as simple as replacing the NES d-pad with a different style one, like the PS2, with 4 individual buttons.

[jasonguzman]

i saw them live. in chicago. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME

i have a few pictures that i took... i hope i can find a way to send it to you guys.

[TheDrewManTV]

I like Powerglove better as far as snes sounding music goes, plus they are metal this isint.

[Frankcastle522]

So can they get sued for using merchandise like that?

[jesusfreaklol1]

That was awesome

[cheetochris]

Does the power glove work? I really need to know!!!

[VocaloidTheAnime]

o.o"

[Keviebigmacc]

The reason they don't actually play Nintendo stuff is because its copyrighted you retard

[ratdeer]

That would be a weak reason considering there is a host of touring bands playing copyrighted nintendo music. Perhaps it is you who was blessed with the extra chromisome?

[ratdeer]

1st they don't play nintendo music.

2nd - Yes their music is original but the lyrics have nothing to do with video games

3rd Theme is misleading considering they only play disney crap rock with occasional gimmicky nintendo sounds and suprisingly uncreative music using nintendo products.

4th Yeah im on here to talk shit only and I feel good about that cause I hope they here it and consider living up to their claims instead of riding on the success of ligit nintendo rockers like minibosses!

[Saucecapades]

disney crap rock? what does that even mean? if ur talking about pop music then sure, they are pop-y, and aren't a game cover band in the first place. i think ur the only person who feels misled about this.

[ratdeer]

Well they sound like Hannah Montana. Just don't see how thier music is at all nintendo rock. That's what the singer said before thier opening song. "Are you ready for some nintendo rock?' Then they played music that hannah montana's writers would be proud of.

[DeanGuitarist91]

You're an idiot. End of story.

[ratdeer]

@ratdeer Dude! That's so Gay that IFightDragonsRock removed RATDEER's comment. Are they afraid of his insightful truths? Is this a cover up? Ratdeer is a flaming homosexual mutated rat beast and I truly believe IFightDragonsRock are homophobic and prejudiced against ratbeasts! This is an outrage!! I demand his beautiful comment be available for all to read and enjoy and be uplifted by! Yay!

[ratdeer]

Nintendo rock band my ass!!. They use nintendo shit as a gimmick only then play the most horrible disney shit rock you can imagine. Saw them last night with mc chris and was disgusted. They defiled the legend of zelda theme and that was the only real nintedo music they attempted. If you want real nintendo rock check out minibosses or the slew of other actually talended bands keepin it real, brilliantly converting 8 bit tunes into intricate rock.

[AndrewOverthrow]

Calm down bro.

[DeanGuitarist91]

Stfu and stop riding minibosses dick.

[ratdeer]

@DeanGuitarist91 Holy shit!!! I made that comment months ago! What a faggot ass move to reply now. My thrustinlgy gay relationship with minibosses' dick is no concern of yours. I Fight Dragons suck Kid Icarus's cock and that is the only end of the story there will ever be.

[schenectady1869]

I <3 my Dragon Fighters! CM from Btown - safe travels friends... spread that IFD love!

[keenneek16]

IFD! \o/

[MrFluffay]

i just created that, its copyrighted, DONT STEAL IT.

lmao u guys are awsome just found out about u today

[drizzt256]

very awesome gonna see you guys with mc chris on the 28th :)

[CnidariaSTL]

What program is actually used to assign the sounds? Ableton?

[delirious2207]

great band ..

great sounds by nintendo haha...

good luck guys

cya!

[Ashenitchi]

You guys are so cool! And very Unique! I love i fight dragons !

[iGLGred]

I love you guys to death. You combine 3 of my favorite things, rock, Apple, and Nintendo :)

[IFightDragonsRock]

Huzzzah!! Those are three of our favorite things too! xP

[ihitterdal]

6:40 Hi, Dr. Nick!

Forgot about that bit.

[ihitterdal]

This is the best behind-the-scenes video, ever.

[dragonflisara]

You guys are so unique! I LOVE it!! Can't wait for more songs!!!

[fjrsm]

This is awesome, guys.. you got a very interesting setup there..

I was wondering, have you got plans to come, oh, I don't know... to Portugal? That would be sweet. Kinda hard to do, but awesome =)

[IFightDragonsRock]

I'd love to come to Portugal!! :D

[ganyadus]

I LOVE YOU GUYS! Lol Howdy!

[IFightDragonsRock]

Howdy! :)

[OxMaGinnieFilmsxO]

wow u guys are the bomb i wouldnt of heard of u guys if it weren't for mat fields

[AstroFiber]

do u have schematics on the circuit for the power pad?

[IFightDragonsRock]

no, we do most of our hacking externally, from the cord :)

[SplodeyGoByeBye]

I heard of you guys from Jam legend, and I'm glad I checked you out. The ghero controller is so awesome. I wish I was competent enough to hook mine up like yours.

[IFightDragonsRock]

it's really easy actually!! Just get a USB controller (ours is a Rock Band guitar actually) and get the drivers online! They're super easy to find!

[MichaelHWeinstein]

When are you coming to NYC area!! I got hooked on IFD on TheSixtyOne (username mwmanvt) and now i need to see you guys live!! One of the most original bands out there today (even your covers are better than the originals...both the Beatles and joco cover), just a fantastic sound.

[IFightDragonsRock]

soon!! We'll definitely be there as part of our fall tour with mc chris! And thanks! :D

[MichaelHWeinstein]

I am on the mailing list...so hopefully you'll send out an anouncement when you do make it out here! (p.s. how do i get mp3's that where sent out to the list before I joined? Or is that not possible...EP sounds great)

[ShinySmell]

Hey! I always play your songs on JamLegend, great songs. No One Likes Superman Anymore is seriously the funnest thing to play on JL. :D

[IFightDragonsRock]

thanks! ^_^

[Zalen999]

I just want to say that you guys are easily one of the most original and creative bands I have ever heard. The way you combine old school nintendo-core with modern rock is really astonishing. And I hope you guy continue to create music for all of us to enjoy. Thanks for all the good tunes. ^_^

[IFightDragonsRock]

Thanks Zalen!! And we shall indeed continue on!! :D

[WelcomeToTheJungle31]

Brian looked so serious about copyright XD

[Ilovetocuddle]

Oh wait, you guys arent playing the denver warp tour are you? Lame.

[IFightDragonsRock]

nope, they just booked us for Chicago this year :( Hopefully next year though!!

[Ilovetocuddle]

You guys rock, I just found out about you with the 8 bit weezer album, I'm going to the warp tour next sunday and Im definitely going to swing by and check you guys out ;D.

[sadpanda20]

hahaha love u guys!

thanks Q101!

[DemonLovesYou]

man black tide supposed to be my favorite band but seems that you take the 1st place ;)

I FIGHT DRAGONS FTW!

[nosoup4you718]

just heard about you guys on q101 in chicago! Keep up the awesome work!

[WelcomeToTheJungle31]

Pretty much the most creative rock band I've ever heard.

[MrArbitrary]

OMG 3:37... Ben Stiller?!? XD

[ifJordanHadaJetPack]

Geez, I started listening to you guys last night and you're already my favorite band.

What you've got going is incredible!

[IFightDragonsRock]

yay! :D Glad you like!! ^_^

-Brian

[bleed0range]

lol. Amazing what you guys have done.

[IFightDragonsRock]

thanks!! :)

[textkingjoe]

Hey, a big fan :)

What program do you use to power the guitar hero controller and etc?

[IFightDragonsRock]

hey! :D well we use junXion to map everything from HID to MIDI, and then Mainstage and Battery to load the instruments and samples that we play live!

[cooljammer00]

What's your opinion of the Guitar Hero World Tour controller with the slide function?

[IFightDragonsRock]

It's fun! Doesn't quite do much for our purposes, but I like playing Guitar Hero World Tour with it :)

[Waffles1127]

It'd suck to have the control that has the sticky buttons.

[cooljammer00]

I grew up using a wonky NES controller with dried spilt milk inside of it. I cringe out of habit any time I see one used and get flashbacks of the struggles I had to deal with jamming the DPad down.

[IFightDragonsRock]

eeeeew!! These are my controllers from growing up mostly, I kept 'em in pretty good shape. Sticky buttons on the Advantage pads tho...

[bluehearts123]

these guys are my heros. xDDDDD

[Letsbuildahomex3]

You guys are amazing!!

Thank for giving me something new in music!

Thanks for the breath of fresh air guys=]

[IFightDragonsRock]

our pleasure!! :P

[MyFriendsAreOwIs]

I want that wristband...

I LOVE YOU GUYS!

From your Number One British Fan! =DDDD

[IFightDragonsRock]

Hahahah awesome!!! :P we love you back!!

[kawior102]

you're awesome! Nice music you play, nice work. Keep going well :)

[IFightDragonsRock]

thank you!! :D

[dragondrummer15]

is that a dog at 5:34?

[IFightDragonsRock]

Yes, that's Einstein! :P

[MDisaster]

0.0

That is just insane!

I can't believe what you guys get up to!

[Qwertymosso]

I'M UR NUMBER ONE FAN!!!!

[IFightDragonsRock]

hahah awesome man!! :P

[GhostWithABong]

So what was the point of the power glove? Or just to look incredibly awesome :D

[IFightDragonsRock]

hahah. Well, for now it looks awesome. I have a chip and am going to hack into it, but the Power Glove in this video is busted and I need to get a working one before I'm willing to use the chip XD

[GhostWithABong]

Heh, good luck finding one. Can't wait to see you guys at Nerdapalooza.

[t045tbr0t]

@IFightDragonsRock if you can't find a Power Glove (and don't mind using a non-Nintendo substitute :D) you can try to find a P5 glove... it doesn't have an accelerometer, but uses IR positioning, and there's already a fairly big community making music with it :)

[bethbrand]

Caught your show at the Elbo Room last night, it was even better live!

[IFightDragonsRock]

Thanks!! That show was a freaking blast :)

[valinFB]

i have a question. how do you guys program each button/pad to emit a specific sound. cos this is cool stuff.

[IFightDragonsRock]

well, you see in the vid how we hook stuff up, program-wise we use junXion and Mainstage to map sounds to buttons!

[cantdestroythemetal1]

Holy Zombie jesus!