man what an amazing show! i just watched the documentary on hulu and the videos you've created really awakened the kid in me.. i'm only 28 but i remember seeing the rock-a-fire explosion in south carolina as a child visiting relatives, and it felt like a dream to me all throughout my life until seeing them again in your youtube channel!
great job with ALL of these vids! maybe bohemian rapsody or a led zeppelin song? jesus so many awesome songs could be used for this i could suggest stuff 'till the end of time it seems!
i admire your precision and for being the first to make this concept. WHATS SO HARD TO BELIEVE IS THAT THIS IS LATE 80'sTECHNOLOGY,& this is still the best thing i"ve seen since my childhood. this is truly,,, tha peak of technology! FUCKIN awesome!!
You work so hard for these amazing shows... could you perhaps invest in a high quality video camera? These are so grainy... I'm betting you would get that deal a lot faster if you had a clearer video! I wish you all the best and endless success!
thats pretty terrifying... i always had a dressed up robot phobia... but even i can admit this is impressive. we need an adult chuck e cheeze with these guys lol
not much different than a nine inch nails concert, except i doubt the gorilla would knock the keyboard over and start singing the hand that feeds if you screamed head like a hole while he was playing hurt
Absolutely EPIC. How you managed to make these goofy robots credible, I'll never comprehend. Awesome camerawork and lighting, perfect animation, just excellent.
I think ive posted this in every video but that damn polar bear is my favorite. If i were a rich person id buy one but my guess is that fella costs about 1000$ (prob more)
And i think ill just spend my money on beer and watch the videos instead.
Trent is in The Rock-fire Explosion now? They are alot better than i remembered...but I was drunk. He brings something to the band. lol thanks for that video well done...
This is fantastic work. I hope that you are genuinely proud of the work you're doing with the RAE. It's brilliant, original, and appreciated by countless people. It's a wonderful amalgamation of art and entertainment. It is truly impressive the way that you've taken memories and creativity and... well... brought them to life! Great job.
Well, I meant every word of it. Most people live their entire lives without bringing anything new to this world, and you've created something that is appreciated by millions. When my friend first directed me to a link with one of your videos, she was really excited and happy. I'm sure there have been plenty of other such e-mails and IMs sent with links to your work. Whether it's from sheer entertainment value or something more sentimental, your work is putting smiles on many faces.
It starts getting freaky by the time Rolfe & Billy Bob (?) are chanting the chorus at the end. "I don't feel anything..." and their eyes get big, kinda like the Terminator or something. Outstanding production here!
Another excellent video! The lighting was great, the directing was wonderful and i even loved the smoke that u used. Even chirography was great. Wonderful Job!!
I think its better to mix it up and you did an awesome job at shooting and editing this video. I am a huge fan and I continue sharing your work with everyone I know.
I love love love what you're doing here!! Though, I'd appreciate your animatronic programming more if there was less camera 'work' in the video. The more I can see on the stage, the better. The Usher 'Love in This Club' one is perfect. That said, I'm so glad you're doing what you're doing!!
Hi Thanks! I'm doing a little of everything when it comes to production ideas to keep you wondering what the next production will look like. You might like a couple of minimalist productions for "Mary" and "Do It For Love". Everybody likes something different, so there's no clear, single formula that applies to every song and every situation.
It's cool to want to keep the video production fresh. But, seriously, with lots of close ups and lots of shots with only one or two characters in frame it looks like you only programmed those one or two characters for that particular shot. I know you spend A LOT of time programming all characters, lights, etc. I just figured you'd want us to see that. Because, in my opinion, it's pretty fantastic and fun to see that many of the characters are actually involved in the song at the same time.
I see where you're coming from, but as a filmaker myself, I can tell you that it's best to have a focus. It looks more professional that way. If anything there could be quick cutaways to the other characters, but since they aren't singing, it's not as important.
I just wanted to say that this video made my day. I read the article about these videos a few months ago in a magazine, I think it was SPIN, and just never remembered to look these up again, but this was great. +FAV
I guess they did just kind of Chuck E. Cheese sort of bought out Showbiz from what I understand. Rock-afire never was apart of Chuck E. Cheese though...once Showbiz disappeard, so did the Rock-afire Explosion. I've heard there are still a very slim few preforming publicly, and then there are the people who got a hold of the anamatronics and set them up in there own backyard to make shows like this on youtube. :)
Hey. I REALLY enjoy the RAE! As a musician I find it inspiring. If they can play it I should be able to too huh? I wish that the remaining shows out there could be taken better care of old and new( i.e. Odyssey Fun World - Tinley Park) I pray many blessings over your life sir. Thanks for keeping me young and remembering the good old days.
This is an awesome song and video Aaron, you did a great job with everything in this video. I love and miss the Rock-afire Explosion so much, and I'm wondering what you'll do next. Hey, you should bring these guys back to St. Louis Missouri, we have a new pizza place here called "Incredible Pizza" there just like Showbiz Pizza, games, rides, and everything for the whole family but no animatronics at all. Now that would be awesome if it happened. Hope to see your next video soon.
If I said I was totally blown away by this, it STILL wouldn't begin to cover how much I love this! It only makes me wonder what you're going to do next! Gorilla Hugs!
Aaron! This is amazing! I loved the use of the fog machine, strobe light AND the extra "glowing" head under the keyboard! Nice! I'll never forget going to Showbiz and Circus Circus in the Minneapolis area back in the 80s! So you're in Florida, right? I think I might have to give you an email next time I visit my cousins in Vero Beach!!!!!!
CG has its place, but watch some movies that still use animatronics and you can see more 'life' in that mass of rubber, aluminum, valves and hoses and gears, than you do in a computer generated thing.
Although how do you plan to make this into a TV show? Are you thinking like a half animatronic half live action kid's show? Or on something American Idol? LOL Rock-afire vs the Chuck E Cheese 'band'. "Hey Chuck where are your legs?!"
I think you'll get your backer soon enough, considering so much of the 80s is coming back in style, I'm sure someone will go "Y'know I really loved this as a kid" and want to see it go forward. And the videos you've posted so far show just how this 'old' band can be kept relevant. So how long does it take to setup a song like this? Since you had EVERYTHING moving in this one.
Too bad you're all the way down in Florida, be fun to visit that warehouse. (and you're actually replying to comments on youtube at 3am that's awesome) Have you ever considered changing the costumes? For some reason I think dressing them up in Star Wars get up would be awesome to see at Celebration 4, like Dook as Luke, Mitzi as Leia etc. Have them sing something by Gnarls Barkley...
Yea..I really wanted to dress Mitzi up in a late 60's, hippy girl outfit for this tune.. Just wait till we have a budget and a staff and a real TV show.
Yea..I wanted to throw a big party with this unveiling and talk to everybody that came! Even those that think it sucks are welcome to step up to the microphone, tell what they think and have cup of punch.
Party's still going cause new people are arriving all the time. I'm here till I drop and saying hello to everybody I can.
I'll put up a tour application some day, Right now, I handle just an occasional tour through my building for beer money. (But I don't drink beer so it just helps with the payments to stay alive). If you're interested in the details, contact me through messages or email..It's most cost effective if it's a whole group or family coming in because I don't charge any more for more people. I let people program the Rock-afire on the tour.
That was amazing. Y'know I still think something like this could still work really well today. Even if its not in a big franchise like Showbiz. But places like that really were fun back in the day. Plugging tokens into some cool video games, going through mazes and such, listening to the band play some pretty kickawesome music. Do you still sell these to private restaurants?
Not too much. once or twice a year these days. The winds of change are blowing. But, the Rock-afire has been waiting patiently in my warehouse all these years and hasn't aged a day. They're ready to rock the way we wanted to in 1980. It will be a different chemistry moving into the world of video, and, at least you know this is not computer generated.
That's what kills me about the way the times are these days, with everything so video-based, so computer generated; it just doesn't capture the magic of seeing something right before your eyes. That's always what set the Rock-afire Explosion apart from all the other shows like that of the era--they seemed REAL. Still do, honestly. Even if the RAE went fully video animated or CG, nothing would beat the live show. Through any form of entertainment, the live shows are always the best. ^_^
Hmm, I could have sworn I posted a comment on here this morning, but it appears to have pulled a Houdini.
This video is amazing. Not only do you have the nicest looking Fatz on the face of the earth, the programming is spot on. I'm not much of a fan of NIN, but I keep watching this over and over just for the sheer awesome-ness of it all. You did an extremely good job on this! :)
Thanks for re-posting tonight. I would hate to lose your comment. Like I was telling guapounggoy, we should cross fertilize our fan groups. I plan on going to the next Nine Inch Nails concert for sure!
HOLYBEANS, WOW!!!! I swear, the videos keep getting better and better! =D This song was full of energy, and the production of the camerawork, the choreography, and the special effects like the smoke all fit together NICELY! I got a kick out of the camera focusing on Dook working the bass drum. Shots like that made this feel like a classic music video. Aaron, you are the man. This was truly an amazing piece of work! Thank you!! KEEP IT UP!!! =D ^_____^
Maybe we could cross fertilize our fan memberships and start learning about new things. That's what happens to me. Maybe this is good for both the Rock-afire AND Nine Inch Nails.
Now that's what I like to call Nine Inch Nostalgia. :D
I remember going to the Showbiz Pizza place down in Des Moines as a kid before (and after) it became Chuck E Cheeses. Seeing this brings back memories, and it's crazy weird and yet crazy cool at the same time that it's a Nine Inch Nails song.
Oh, but you are! You are missing the opportunity to tell us all what you enjoy. Please send a link so we can bring something of true value into our lives while you have the floor! Thank you!
I know. I feel the same way about some movies that are out right now, magazines at the checkout counter, and, in particular, an art exhibit Kerry and I went to see recently! Boooooooring!
I was in Austin to see Fanboys at the Drafthouse. They were also showing your movie, at the time I had no idea what it was but knew it sounded familiar. Now that I've been reminded I'm goin back to see it.
I don't think I've ever commented on one of your videos before so I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy them and appreciate your hard work. These are all great. I can't believe how well you did with NIN.
You mentioned in a few comments about being unsure of your camera-work and edits? I think they're great. It really adds a lot of excitement.
Thank you! The camera work won't always be so crazy. Sometimes a production calls for "calm", like the song, "Mary" done a few months back. I love that one too.
Aaron, after talking to you via email last summer when you sent me that Buddy Holly medley, I knew you were a genuine guy.
Your creativity knows no bounds, and may you continue to entertain people for many years to come. The shows keep getting more and more complex, and you really are pushing those bots to their limits.
It's so nice to hear from you! I was just watching Buddy Holley sing Peggy Sue live in 1958 tonight. He was the leader. I was just 5 when he died but had his records.
Let's go all the way and get the Rock-afire on TV! I'm ready to sink myself into that as a new career. We just have to let Nick or VH1 know we're ready. We'll have our meetings right here. Thanks for checking back in and we'll talk again soon.
I will admit, I was very skeptical about a NIN - Rock-afire pairing at first, but after seeing it...well, you completely pulled it off. The whole thing is perfectly executed, from the choreography to the lighting to the editing. Nicely done!
But can it blend?
comedrac 1 week ago
Incredibly awesome. I have a sudden craving for sausage pizza and game tokens.
ThePimperor 2 weeks ago
This video is just stuffed with awesome and drizzled with win.
geralddarden 2 weeks ago
You just won the internet, good sir.
0erethren0 2 weeks ago
I WISH Chuck E. Cheese had shit like this back in the old days. This is some quality work, keep it up!
MizarShadow 2 weeks ago
I used to have nightmares about the Chuck E. Cheese band.
Now it has a NIN soundtrack.
Fuck yeah.
HunterTeddy010 2 weeks ago 2
Yes. Yes to all of this.
HighYield19 2 weeks ago
brain-gazm!
xxtiaan 2 weeks ago
I never heard that at Showbiz... LOL WONDERFUL!
Thadesgal 1 month ago
man what an amazing show! i just watched the documentary on hulu and the videos you've created really awakened the kid in me.. i'm only 28 but i remember seeing the rock-a-fire explosion in south carolina as a child visiting relatives, and it felt like a dream to me all throughout my life until seeing them again in your youtube channel!
CrMo4130 2 months ago
I still enjoy how Trent Reznor is the gorilla..because in real life...he is.
Vr22s 3 months ago
BRAIN MELTED.
n00binatorCZ 3 months ago
Awesome job guys! Thanks for helping preserve some memories from a better time. Keep up the great work!
trecheroussexdrive 6 months ago
Most amazing thing ever I love anything related to these guys or showbiz may it LIVE on FOREVER!
sickboy5284 8 months ago
Seriously. I feel this in my happy place. I rarely say someone's opinion can be 'wrong', but if you Disliked this? You're wrong.
elraver 9 months ago
YES!!!!EPIC!!!!
isthisthingontest123 10 months ago
great job with ALL of these vids! maybe bohemian rapsody or a led zeppelin song? jesus so many awesome songs could be used for this i could suggest stuff 'till the end of time it seems!
DJM442 11 months ago
As a fan of both RAE and NIN, this is absolutely incredible!
scaramangaix 11 months ago
My mind just blew up! I love this!
imsomary 1 year ago
Rockafire Explosion+King Diamond, get crackin.
danrooney69 1 year ago
holy fuckin shit
ninjachipzanuff 1 year ago
RAE that is. is there band merch? seriously, a t-shirt with the logo would be great
fudd008 1 year ago
this was the first band i saw live.
fudd008 1 year ago 3
i admire your precision and for being the first to make this concept. WHATS SO HARD TO BELIEVE IS THAT THIS IS LATE 80'sTECHNOLOGY,& this is still the best thing i"ve seen since my childhood. this is truly,,, tha peak of technology! FUCKIN awesome!!
NUFFSAID2008 1 year ago
BLOW MY FUCKING BRAINS OUT
DJSoyBoy 1 year ago
hahaha. the other thing that always gets me is they're-their-there....people are so stupid these days
CoachE89 1 year ago
i want one of these things :D
DJSoyBoy 1 year ago
You work so hard for these amazing shows... could you perhaps invest in a high quality video camera? These are so grainy... I'm betting you would get that deal a lot faster if you had a clearer video! I wish you all the best and endless success!
bellazombirella 1 year ago
@bellazombirella I think the low quality of the video adds to the whole feel. it gives them a kind of weird creepy tone. I think its great!
colinrenteria2006 1 year ago
Shiting Bricks: You just did it!
JoinTheDanceBreak 1 year ago
How is this not the most watched/subscribed channel on YouTube?
brodysdaddy 1 year ago
They're going to kill us all.
iberollin 1 year ago
I can't stop staring in horrified fascination.
ShellyDZ99 1 year ago
I can't hear this song now without thinking about this video. Awesome!!!!
starwarscomic 1 year ago
Can you please do Motorhead?
DementedMax 1 year ago
Fucking awesome! I agree with you Mark!
NikkiGreenEyes420 1 year ago
Dude, if I was NIN, I would actually make this the official video.
markthewhalekiller 1 year ago 3
I'm gonna say that in this video, the hulking size of these guys feartures more prominently into the act. Pretty imposing. Nice.
aylmerannie2 1 year ago
fuck ya! Rock-afire hits NIN! shits awesome!!
SP3CTORLARGO 1 year ago
thats pretty terrifying... i always had a dressed up robot phobia... but even i can admit this is impressive. we need an adult chuck e cheeze with these guys lol
Sabreeshuh 1 year ago
abasolutley amazing! Top tier for sure!
TOPHERHARPER 1 year ago
one of the best videos on youtube.
ConwaysCorpse 1 year ago
Awesome, just awesome!!! Great work Aaron!
sagedrummer 1 year ago
Aaron this is so awesome! I
thatsmytoos 1 year ago
Pretty cool. There are so many good songs that you could have these guys play, why are people picking stupid songs?
CIGARPIGSKIN6 1 year ago
not much different than a nine inch nails concert, except i doubt the gorilla would knock the keyboard over and start singing the hand that feeds if you screamed head like a hole while he was playing hurt
OrangeColita 1 year ago
Dook is hurt lol his mouth is ripped on both sides.
Biohazard2thous4 1 year ago
Absolutely EPIC. How you managed to make these goofy robots credible, I'll never comprehend. Awesome camerawork and lighting, perfect animation, just excellent.
yutzwagon2 1 year ago
I think ive posted this in every video but that damn polar bear is my favorite. If i were a rich person id buy one but my guess is that fella costs about 1000$ (prob more)
And i think ill just spend my money on beer and watch the videos instead.
jerrycarney 1 year ago
fog machine??
eftelthing 1 year ago
excellent work chris. this is the best one yet.
deadvideokid 1 year ago
thats scary as fuk! im gonna have nightmares tonight!!!! damn it!!
brounsugar 1 year ago
do dragula
mikeexplosion 2 years ago
This is such an awesome song! My band cover it live sometimes!
InnerCities 2 years ago
bloody brilliant
ReclusiveArts 2 years ago
Trent is in The Rock-fire Explosion now? They are alot better than i remembered...but I was drunk. He brings something to the band. lol thanks for that video well done...
TroyTubreTV 2 years ago
5 fucking STARRRRS!
Greylands 2 years ago
i know the band whats the song name?
justinrockhold 2 years ago
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wow this is awful i hate nin.................they wish they were as good as ministry was in their prime
rwk1983 2 years ago
This is fantastic work. I hope that you are genuinely proud of the work you're doing with the RAE. It's brilliant, original, and appreciated by countless people. It's a wonderful amalgamation of art and entertainment. It is truly impressive the way that you've taken memories and creativity and... well... brought them to life! Great job.
ions82 2 years ago 23
This is such a wonderful, inspirational message and I soaked it in and felt new desire to keep Rock-afiring after I read this. Thank you.
Aaron
fanprograms 2 years ago 6
Well, I meant every word of it. Most people live their entire lives without bringing anything new to this world, and you've created something that is appreciated by millions. When my friend first directed me to a link with one of your videos, she was really excited and happy. I'm sure there have been plenty of other such e-mails and IMs sent with links to your work. Whether it's from sheer entertainment value or something more sentimental, your work is putting smiles on many faces.
ions82 2 years ago 2
Oh c'mon, if you're gunna sync a bunch of mechanical animals up to Nine Inch Nails, you GOTTA do Closer... oh right, kid's place...
Death2Bigots 2 years ago
Except when the gorilla says "Put the gun in my mouth, close your eyes, blow my f***ing brains out..."
drgn1290 2 years ago
It starts getting freaky by the time Rolfe & Billy Bob (?) are chanting the chorus at the end. "I don't feel anything..." and their eyes get big, kinda like the Terminator or something. Outstanding production here!
escot9 2 years ago 3
This is the greatest thing I've seen in my life.
SVTRonDogg 2 years ago
seriously amazing. why isn't this more popular?
blondedozier 2 years ago
Another excellent video! The lighting was great, the directing was wonderful and i even loved the smoke that u used. Even chirography was great. Wonderful Job!!
tylermoviepro 2 years ago
AMAZING !!! and really funny
TheReki007 2 years ago
where did you get the snowing effect for WMM?
showbizpizzablog 2 years ago
I think its better to mix it up and you did an awesome job at shooting and editing this video. I am a huge fan and I continue sharing your work with everyone I know.
keesto 2 years ago
I love love love what you're doing here!! Though, I'd appreciate your animatronic programming more if there was less camera 'work' in the video. The more I can see on the stage, the better. The Usher 'Love in This Club' one is perfect. That said, I'm so glad you're doing what you're doing!!
JasonBeeArr 2 years ago 3
Hi Thanks! I'm doing a little of everything when it comes to production ideas to keep you wondering what the next production will look like. You might like a couple of minimalist productions for "Mary" and "Do It For Love". Everybody likes something different, so there's no clear, single formula that applies to every song and every situation.
fanprograms 2 years ago 2
It's cool to want to keep the video production fresh. But, seriously, with lots of close ups and lots of shots with only one or two characters in frame it looks like you only programmed those one or two characters for that particular shot. I know you spend A LOT of time programming all characters, lights, etc. I just figured you'd want us to see that. Because, in my opinion, it's pretty fantastic and fun to see that many of the characters are actually involved in the song at the same time.
JasonBeeArr 2 years ago
I see where you're coming from, but as a filmaker myself, I can tell you that it's best to have a focus. It looks more professional that way. If anything there could be quick cutaways to the other characters, but since they aren't singing, it's not as important.
ItzVoodoo 2 years ago
Since NIN supposedly aren't playing out anymore (or at least not for a while), I'd glady settle for seeing this at Showbiz Pizza. :)
CherryTeresaDotCom 2 years ago 3
The part that drives me CRAZY is when the Moon echos "AWAY...way...way..."
Brilliant.
90sComputerGames 2 years ago
holy cow! fantastic.
d3dk0w 2 years ago 2
they just kicked chuck E. cheese's in the fucking face!
touretteEd2 2 years ago 11
I wanna take my kids here for pizza.
guitarcapo 2 years ago 2
I need the natural audio of the robots whizzing in the room to really feel this... that's what was so amazing about the ms. new booty one...
ryanjunell 2 years ago
AMAZING special effects and programming!!
simpleusername11 2 years ago 2
Couldn't have picked a better song.
Animatronics.
They "don't feel anything".
aredbeard 2 years ago 3
Think its weird? Imagine watching this on acid.
phwsomething1 2 years ago 14
You'll have nightmares for days...
crossfire043 2 years ago
This is the best thing that has ever happened, ever. :D
Hazzardwolf 2 years ago
couldn't agree more!!!!
doctornin 2 years ago
hahaha awesome!!!
gitsiemonster 2 years ago
This absolutely reeks of awesomeness.
beejordan3 2 years ago
I feel the robot pain
SONICLOBOTOMY 2 years ago
LMAO!
Kipple 2 years ago
I'm not sure if 2:18-2:30 is awesome, or terrifying.
JoeFox23 2 years ago
Good point, it's a little scary haha.
basharcali 2 years ago
aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
m0bi 2 years ago
also, it's kind of funny/creepy/disturbing seeing inanimate puppets repeating "I don't feel anything at all" over and over again.
m0bi 2 years ago 4
I wouldn't call them 'inanimate'....they look like they're movin to me! lol. I think the word you might be looking for is...mechanical puppets?
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benedetti08 2 years ago
anything is possible when you know how to spell "you're."
risefm 2 years ago 20
@risefm hahaha. people are so stupid these days, the other thing that always gets me is their-they're-there people are so stupid these days
CoachE89 1 year ago
top notch!
risefm 2 years ago
I just wanted to say that this video made my day. I read the article about these videos a few months ago in a magazine, I think it was SPIN, and just never remembered to look these up again, but this was great. +FAV
Norn100 2 years ago
this is great! "thumbs up"
7omGreen 2 years ago
Too awesome. I saw this band live many times in my childhood and they never played something like this!
metaphysicalangst 2 years ago 2
show biz pizza?
dante144 2 years ago
lol at 3:33
SK616 2 years ago
Aweosme! I love the gorrila, I wish he would be the singer more often, Whats his name? And whats the wolf with the puppets name?
emmyvonkaulitz 2 years ago
The gorilla's name is "Fatz Geronimo"; the wolf is "Rowlf", and his puppet is named "Earl".
ultragor 2 years ago
Haha, "Rolfe" is the spelling. :P
FK
Flashkidgotsuspended 2 years ago
is that the band from chuck e cheese
jsoo67 2 years ago
Lol no. This is the band from Showbiz Pizza. Chuck E. Cheese was their rivals. back in the 80's to early 90's
SpectraNyte 2 years ago
that's right well isnt it chuck e cheese now
jsoo67 2 years ago
I guess they did just kind of Chuck E. Cheese sort of bought out Showbiz from what I understand. Rock-afire never was apart of Chuck E. Cheese though...once Showbiz disappeard, so did the Rock-afire Explosion. I've heard there are still a very slim few preforming publicly, and then there are the people who got a hold of the anamatronics and set them up in there own backyard to make shows like this on youtube. :)
SpectraNyte 2 years ago
Showbiz actually bought out CEC. But when they kicked Creative Engineering out, they changed their names to Chuck E. Cheese's.
FK
Flashkidgotsuspended 2 years ago 3
Hey. I REALLY enjoy the RAE! As a musician I find it inspiring. If they can play it I should be able to too huh? I wish that the remaining shows out there could be taken better care of old and new( i.e. Odyssey Fun World - Tinley Park) I pray many blessings over your life sir. Thanks for keeping me young and remembering the good old days.
zo86jo 2 years ago 2
This is an awesome song and video Aaron, you did a great job with everything in this video. I love and miss the Rock-afire Explosion so much, and I'm wondering what you'll do next. Hey, you should bring these guys back to St. Louis Missouri, we have a new pizza place here called "Incredible Pizza" there just like Showbiz Pizza, games, rides, and everything for the whole family but no animatronics at all. Now that would be awesome if it happened. Hope to see your next video soon.
winterjason81 2 years ago
If I said I was totally blown away by this, it STILL wouldn't begin to cover how much I love this! It only makes me wonder what you're going to do next! Gorilla Hugs!
ultragor 2 years ago
Love it! The extra effort in filming really goes a long way.
catmilner 2 years ago
Wow! They should have these guys at Dave & Busters playing cool stuff like this! It is the grown up Chuck E Cheese afterall.
romperwomb 2 years ago 2
is it bad if i agree with the comment below? It may have something to do with being a furry i guess
Nokejibijab 2 years ago
The drummer is sexy.
extar 2 years ago 2
Hey-ell yeah, he's sexy! You shoulda heard him sing in the 80s.
CharonTheSabercat 2 years ago
amazing
NeilHonky 2 years ago
Aaron! This is amazing! I loved the use of the fog machine, strobe light AND the extra "glowing" head under the keyboard! Nice! I'll never forget going to Showbiz and Circus Circus in the Minneapolis area back in the 80s! So you're in Florida, right? I think I might have to give you an email next time I visit my cousins in Vero Beach!!!!!!
Thanks for all that you do!
CodiMN 2 years ago
So good.
3:04
FuzzyDuck 2 years ago 2
Well this... Sure is something.
Something I like.
TaterMySalad 2 years ago
Sweet!
I like the new affex.
I saw the little tour on the extras on the MGMT behind the scenes video..
Pretty cool.
Yeah computer stuff is great but nothing beats the real sweat and heart it takes to build and program animatronics!
Anyway love your work aaron and good luck with the buisness...
iknowwhypigsfly 2 years ago
Wow Aaron!
I think you have now inspired me to go dust off my programmer!
Perhaps the NIN song terrible lie
will need to follow this up soon!
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dfas434dfszcx 2 years ago
Amazing as always, Aaron.
GeraldWatercrest 2 years ago
CG has its place, but watch some movies that still use animatronics and you can see more 'life' in that mass of rubber, aluminum, valves and hoses and gears, than you do in a computer generated thing.
Although how do you plan to make this into a TV show? Are you thinking like a half animatronic half live action kid's show? Or on something American Idol? LOL Rock-afire vs the Chuck E Cheese 'band'. "Hey Chuck where are your legs?!"
NickRyderSGC 2 years ago
I think you'll get your backer soon enough, considering so much of the 80s is coming back in style, I'm sure someone will go "Y'know I really loved this as a kid" and want to see it go forward. And the videos you've posted so far show just how this 'old' band can be kept relevant. So how long does it take to setup a song like this? Since you had EVERYTHING moving in this one.
NickRyderSGC 2 years ago
Too bad you're all the way down in Florida, be fun to visit that warehouse. (and you're actually replying to comments on youtube at 3am that's awesome) Have you ever considered changing the costumes? For some reason I think dressing them up in Star Wars get up would be awesome to see at Celebration 4, like Dook as Luke, Mitzi as Leia etc. Have them sing something by Gnarls Barkley...
NickRyderSGC 2 years ago
Yea..I really wanted to dress Mitzi up in a late 60's, hippy girl outfit for this tune.. Just wait till we have a budget and a staff and a real TV show.
Yea..I wanted to throw a big party with this unveiling and talk to everybody that came! Even those that think it sucks are welcome to step up to the microphone, tell what they think and have cup of punch.
Party's still going cause new people are arriving all the time. I'm here till I drop and saying hello to everybody I can.
Aaron
fanprograms 2 years ago
So, so incredibly awesome. Where is this, so I can come visit?
OneGnomeFrito 2 years ago
I'll put up a tour application some day, Right now, I handle just an occasional tour through my building for beer money. (But I don't drink beer so it just helps with the payments to stay alive). If you're interested in the details, contact me through messages or email..It's most cost effective if it's a whole group or family coming in because I don't charge any more for more people. I let people program the Rock-afire on the tour.
Aaron
fanprograms 2 years ago
That was amazing. Y'know I still think something like this could still work really well today. Even if its not in a big franchise like Showbiz. But places like that really were fun back in the day. Plugging tokens into some cool video games, going through mazes and such, listening to the band play some pretty kickawesome music. Do you still sell these to private restaurants?
NickRyderSGC 2 years ago
Not too much. once or twice a year these days. The winds of change are blowing. But, the Rock-afire has been waiting patiently in my warehouse all these years and hasn't aged a day. They're ready to rock the way we wanted to in 1980. It will be a different chemistry moving into the world of video, and, at least you know this is not computer generated.
Aaron
fanprograms 2 years ago
That's what kills me about the way the times are these days, with everything so video-based, so computer generated; it just doesn't capture the magic of seeing something right before your eyes. That's always what set the Rock-afire Explosion apart from all the other shows like that of the era--they seemed REAL. Still do, honestly. Even if the RAE went fully video animated or CG, nothing would beat the live show. Through any form of entertainment, the live shows are always the best. ^_^
harryjpotter7 2 years ago
Hmm, I could have sworn I posted a comment on here this morning, but it appears to have pulled a Houdini.
This video is amazing. Not only do you have the nicest looking Fatz on the face of the earth, the programming is spot on. I'm not much of a fan of NIN, but I keep watching this over and over just for the sheer awesome-ness of it all. You did an extremely good job on this! :)
IsabellaZilla 2 years ago
Thanks for re-posting tonight. I would hate to lose your comment. Like I was telling guapounggoy, we should cross fertilize our fan groups. I plan on going to the next Nine Inch Nails concert for sure!
fanprograms 2 years ago
HOLYBEANS, WOW!!!! I swear, the videos keep getting better and better! =D This song was full of energy, and the production of the camerawork, the choreography, and the special effects like the smoke all fit together NICELY! I got a kick out of the camera focusing on Dook working the bass drum. Shots like that made this feel like a classic music video. Aaron, you are the man. This was truly an amazing piece of work! Thank you!! KEEP IT UP!!! =D ^_____^
harryjpotter7 2 years ago
Much obliged. I always worry when you feel like this that the next production won't measure up.
fanprograms 2 years ago
I'm not even an NIN fan and this might be the best vid yet. I'm glad there is a venue where this great nostalgia can make me feel good.
guapounggoy 2 years ago
Maybe we could cross fertilize our fan memberships and start learning about new things. That's what happens to me. Maybe this is good for both the Rock-afire AND Nine Inch Nails.
fanprograms 2 years ago
Now that's what I like to call Nine Inch Nostalgia. :D
I remember going to the Showbiz Pizza place down in Des Moines as a kid before (and after) it became Chuck E Cheeses. Seeing this brings back memories, and it's crazy weird and yet crazy cool at the same time that it's a Nine Inch Nails song.
DJGamer 2 years ago
As Billybob says, "whodathunkit?"
fanprograms 2 years ago
Money well spent!
James/asitfalls/ikillbambis
lastoneiscrucial 2 years ago
this is really really good!!!
NoFateNet 2 years ago
2:32, Fechter! I caught you! I see what you did there!
CharonTheSabercat 2 years ago
Yea!!! See...I'm not such a prude.
fanprograms 2 years ago
Gasp! Is that frog trying to look up Mitzi's skirt?!
Dragunslayer83 2 years ago
I can't believe no one has yet to mention BABY BEAR CHOO CHOO at 2:15 and 4:35! BABY BEAR CHOO CHOO + NIN = EPIC WIN!
surfingthechaos 2 years ago
Trent, must be the gorilla, right?? XD
Topsik 2 years ago
Right, and Duke is his echo. Except at one point where I switched it around just to see if anyone noticed.
fanprograms 2 years ago
Using the old spelling, eh Mr. Fechter?
CharonTheSabercat 2 years ago
Oh Yea!! I forget sometimes...hee hee
fanprograms 2 years ago
fucking fantastic.... well done!!
jhefner78 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
pure shit.
and to think fans put money forward to see this.
i must be missing something.
ngaulin 2 years ago
Oh, but you are! You are missing the opportunity to tell us all what you enjoy. Please send a link so we can bring something of true value into our lives while you have the floor! Thank you!
Aaron
fanprograms 2 years ago
hilAAAAAAAAAAAARious!
vacantenigma 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
WTF? I can't believe people actually paid good money to see this shit!
missmaleficus 2 years ago
I know. I feel the same way about some movies that are out right now, magazines at the checkout counter, and, in particular, an art exhibit Kerry and I went to see recently! Boooooooring!
fanprograms 2 years ago
You take it so well. Haha
FK
Flashkidgotsuspended 2 years ago
Simply amazing. The ending with all the characters repeating "I don't feel anything at all" is just... deep.
nomamescarajo 2 years ago
It's funny when you think about it, them being robots and all.
fanprograms 2 years ago
That was amazing, congratulations on your achievement! I was laughing all the way through!
Ellz815 2 years ago
TY!
fanprograms 2 years ago
This is seriously the best thing I've seen on YouTube in years.
Riggz13 2 years ago 4
Thanks!
fanprograms 2 years ago
I was in Austin to see Fanboys at the Drafthouse. They were also showing your movie, at the time I had no idea what it was but knew it sounded familiar. Now that I've been reminded I'm goin back to see it.
XtreemIkon 2 years ago
I don't think I've ever commented on one of your videos before so I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy them and appreciate your hard work. These are all great. I can't believe how well you did with NIN.
You mentioned in a few comments about being unsure of your camera-work and edits? I think they're great. It really adds a lot of excitement.
TheSal 2 years ago
Thank you! The camera work won't always be so crazy. Sometimes a production calls for "calm", like the song, "Mary" done a few months back. I love that one too.
Aaron
fanprograms 2 years ago
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tropicalhazzard 2 years ago
Thanks so much! I'll try.
Aaron
fanprograms 2 years ago
Aaron, after talking to you via email last summer when you sent me that Buddy Holly medley, I knew you were a genuine guy.
Your creativity knows no bounds, and may you continue to entertain people for many years to come. The shows keep getting more and more complex, and you really are pushing those bots to their limits.
- Derek M.
dvsbstrd 2 years ago
Derek,
It's so nice to hear from you! I was just watching Buddy Holley sing Peggy Sue live in 1958 tonight. He was the leader. I was just 5 when he died but had his records.
Let's go all the way and get the Rock-afire on TV! I'm ready to sink myself into that as a new career. We just have to let Nick or VH1 know we're ready. We'll have our meetings right here. Thanks for checking back in and we'll talk again soon.
Aaron
fanprograms 2 years ago
LOVE IT!!!
piratejenny 2 years ago
I will admit, I was very skeptical about a NIN - Rock-afire pairing at first, but after seeing it...well, you completely pulled it off. The whole thing is perfectly executed, from the choreography to the lighting to the editing. Nicely done!
ThatAwfulDynne 2 years ago
That means a lot to me. Thank you.
Aaron
fanprograms 2 years ago
nice job with new rock-afire!
i would like to see one for starfuckers
dumask 3 years ago