Aquaman's Lament

[nintendude24]

@crazycorps If you actually read his comic it's one of the best DC is publishing now,IMO. Just sayin'.

[markaaronjames]

@nintendude24 I've heard the new title is really good. Haven't read DC in a LONG time, but I've heard good things. Might have to check it out.

[BalmungSama0]

...I'm emailing this to Mera.

[markaaronjames]

@BalmungSama0 If you check out the sequel to this song, "Batman's Reply," you'll hear a reference to Mera. Don't know if there will be a video, but the song is on most music sites.

[seahawkak]

@markaaronjames i like aquaman's better than batman's but batman's is much more funny.

[Archimonde259]

People tend to forget a lot that Aquaman has super strength, endurance and speed due to adapting to deep underwater pressure. Also his telepathy occasionally extends to not only sea life. And also that he rules a civilization with highly advanced technology. And also that, at least within the comicbook universe, there are things within the ocean deeps that are worse than fish.

[BalmungSama0]

@Archimonde259 Plus, bullet proof skin, skilled in armed and unarmed combat, has an army at his command. Dude's badass, but Super Friends made him look lame.

[davycrocketful]

go go aquaman..!!

[MarcTaker]

should've thrown in a shot of Mermaid Man as a comparitive

[vbartilucci]

With the new Aquaman dropping today, this seemed opportune to spread around today.

[markaaronjames]

@vbartilucci Much appreciated! 

[cire555]

this is great it makes me think aquaman should quit the justice friends/league and focus on his budding rock'n'roll career lol

[darkdesigns]

Got to admit, this is pretty amazing. I think I like Aquaman a little more, now. ^_^ Though, Batman's so much more badass. But I'm sure we all knew that :P

[crazycorps]

This makes me actually like Aquaman.

[Dracowrath1]

As awesome as the song is, I keep wondering if it's out of character for Aquaman to use his power to control ocean life to make fish beach themselves in order to provide food for his date. "Vicky's in the mood for lobster tonight, so line up boys!"

[markaaronjames]

@Dracowrath1 Hey, it's the circle of life. Even Aquaman has to accept that his friends eat each other.

[Dracowrath1]

@markaaronjames Well, true.

[nah900]

@Dracowrath1 Well, he's drunk during the song, so maybe he would be appropriately horrified when he was sober.

[Dracowrath1]

@nah900 "So, Aquaman, where's that free seafood?" "Wait, I promised WUT?! *faints*"

[seventeenandcynical]

@Dracowrath1 the guy himself eats fish

[Dracowrath1]

@seventeenandcynical he does? huh...

[seventeenandcynical]

@Dracowrath1 he orders Fish and chips, in aquaman issue 1. and there are other points throughout his run.

[datrippledot]

why is ... the bare naked ladies singing about aqua man

[Ranko2014]

Hey! Aqua man has a wife named Mera

[markaaronjames]

@Ranko2014 Yes, he does. You'll be happy to know that I make reference to her in the new song, "Batman's Reply," on my new CD. Hope ya dig it.

[iocloc]

@markaaronjames how can we get your album?

[markaaronjames]

@iocloc All of my albums are available on iTunes, Bandcamp, Amazon, CD Baby and most other online outlets. You can also get the hard copies directly from me at markaaronjames(dot)com . I'll autograph them, even if you use them as coasters. Thanks!

[Dracowrath1]

@iocloc you should make a video with batman's reply, or get spiffworld to do one with WoW

[markaaronjames]

@Dracowrath1 Fear not, Spiff has a copy of Batman's Reply. He doesn't make a lot of videos and they are very labor intensive, but I hope that song, or something in the future will spark his creative juices. I love what he comes up with.

[Ranko2014]

@Ranko2014 Awsome! Can't wait to hear it!

[Rhyoh]

Totally freaking awsome leik whoa! Makes me giddy with nerdy joy! I just wonder what Aquaman's wife would think of it, though lol

[markaaronjames]

@Rhyoh You'll be happy to know I've included "Batman's Reply" on my new CD. It mentions Aquaman's wife, amongst other things.

[BlueTempestTV]

Love the song! Can I get a Guitar and Bass Guitar Tab?

[markaaronjames]

@BlueTempestTV I don't have full tab made for the song, but if you message me your email I'll send you a chord chart. Glad you like the song. The sequel, "Batman's Reply" is on my new CD that should be on iTunes in a couple of weeks.

[Dracowrath1]

So, we've proved Aquaman > Batman because Batman has no actual powers. But, compared to hero's with ACTUAL powers, Aquaman's pretty lame.

[hunterchuch]

@Dracowrath1 Right, cause we all know that the ability to talk to fish and breath underwater is so mundane. I mean jeeze I can do that in my sleep.

[Dracowrath1]

@hunterchuch But generally speaking, those abilities are useless. Humans don't spend a whole lot of time under water, and most don't spend much time on boats either. So unless you's a sailor who lives his whole life at sea, Aquaman wouldn't be coming to your rescue. Which is pretty lame.

[someguy459]

@Dracowrath1

Except he also has superstrength and such. Also, telepathic control over all seacreatures becomes pretty badass once you consider that there's some Godzilla type things living in the oceans of DC comics. Like this thing: i54(dot)tinypic(dot)com/b8u3hs­.jpg

[Dracowrath1]

@someguy459 Yes, telepathic control over sea creatures is nice and all but there's the problem. How many sea creatures do you see wandering around in forests, or attacking pedestrians on the street? None, because they HAVE to stay on water to live. Thus, any of his water/sealife based abilities are useless on land.

[ramdumbvids]

@Dracowrath1 aNd really HOW MANY CRIMES ARE UNDERWATER

[thibaldus3]

Very nice song finally one wich gives Aquaman respect ! Keep it up aquaman you 'll get the girl I'm sure of it !

[devilbreeder666gaara]

I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!! ITS AMAZING! my brother burned me a CD with the superhero songs on it. i feel bad for them sorta. I WANNA C ATLANTIS!!! SCREW BATMAN!!!!!!!

[markaaronjames]

@devilbreeder666gaara Glad ya liked it. My new CD will be out next month with Batman's Reply. Hope you'll check it out.

[shadowslayer876]

@markaaronjames cant wait

[Feignable]

Amazing.

[brooklynbrooklyn53]

I just saw you play tonight in Manhattan. I will never look at the song "Borderline" the same way again. You have amazing talent! I look forward to seeing you again really soon. C

[seatbelttruck]

2:37 Yay Alfred! My favorite "superhero!"

[hawkeye4199418]

Yea aqua man is one of the top discussed whir

[theclinger]

Actually, when I was discussing the Justice League with my dad Aquaman was like third the list.

[cloudzac996]

Your awesome. Keep up the great work.

[MaxCrooks]

Hmmm, I wonder if he managed to win her over in the end... or if his his aquatic friends saw anythign suspicous

[Rubenmeister10]

COOOOOOOOL SONG MAN,!!!

[Lastofthesnugge]

Can I buy your albums anywhere besides Itunes?

[markaaronjames]

@Lastofthesnugge Yep, they are available on CDBaby and bandcamp as well. I'm working on getting a store up on my webpage. In the mean time, if you have paypal, you can order them directly from me. They are $14 including shipping in the US. Just message me your address and I'll give you the paypal details.

[VSG413]

Aquaman is actually powerful with water hand and is able control people now because his ability to control marine animals has grown.

[MrDessy]

D:' Why don't you have soooo much more recognition?!

[markaaronjames]

@MrDessy A question I ask all the time, LOL. On a more serious note, feel free to post a link or share a song or two with friends. I'll keep working at it from my side. Thanks.

MAJ

[penguin255]

@MrDessy

Yea this song's awesome, I got it on Itunes the other day!

[markaaronjames]

@penguin255 Just a heads up, Batman's Reply to Aquaman's Lament is now up on iTunes and most other digital music sites. Hope ya dig it.

[biarg777]

Aquaman is such a badass. This song, plus him summoning a zombie kraken to devour somalian slavers. It may have been on accident, but still.

[MrDessy]

@biarg777

Lol George.

[chrislyonrox]

Is this on itunes?

Great song very catchy

[markaaronjames]

@chrislyonrox It is on iTunes. Thanks.  Glad ya dig it.

[Mooam]

Being female I would rather have Aquaman than Batman. Batman is a bit dull. 

[GameAddict2013]

You're the next Jonathan Coulton or Paul and Storm.

[markaaronjames]

@GameAddict2013 High praise. Thanks.

[KoalaOdder]

Do you know Jonathan Coulton?

[UnknownObjective]

Great song, and the idea is so original :D

[markaaronjames]

@UnknownObjective Thanks.

[MARSA90210]

<3 aquaman

[HDangerism]

This song ROCKS! I found it while listening to Ballad Of Barry Allen. Thanks!

[markaaronjames]

@HDangerism Just a heads up, Batman's Reply to Aquaman's Lament is now up on iTunes and most other digital music sites. Hope ya dig it.

[GhostHunterFan18]

poor aquaman! gets no love! great video...hysterical song!

[claudypritz]

LMAO love it!! ♥

[OropherThranduil]

what do you expect from the league to do when dawn comes and batman is the DARK NIGHT detective?

Batman: Dawn is coming.

Superman: Okay, come on League, back to the Watchtower or Batman will cry like a 5 year old again because nobody takes him serious at day.

Aquaman: Man, does HE suck.

[capttanis]

A fitting tribute to an (until this point) unsung hero that deserves way more spotlight. That's why I was so happy with Brightest Day. But, whatever. Great jam, dude! Thanks much!

[Frostoly]

lol this song makes batman look like a bitch GO AUQAMAN i love sushi

[grapehyacinth]

hahaha awesome!

[Savioritis]

Me and my friend had this come on his Pandora station when we were playing City of Hero's, and now we're addicted to it. Amazing song, can't wait for the new video!

[markaaronjames]

@Savioritis Here's the new vid for Aquaman's Lament.

youtube.com/watch?v=wuLLXQizuu­Y

[empressnyx]

I love this song so much! I think more people need to hear it. Everyone can relate to the "Why on earth would s/he date him/her when s/he could have me?"

[markaaronjames]

@empressnyx Thanks so much. Please feel free to share it on your facebook or twitter. There will be a new crazy video for it posted in October.

MAJ

[empressnyx]

@markaaronjames How's that new video coming? I'm like a crack addict for this song and I want a new excuse to posting it on facebook (again.) ^_^ It just begs to be listened to!

[markaaronjames]

@empressnyx Here it is. youtube.com/watch?v=wuLLXQizuu­Y

[markaaronjames]

@empressnyx Here's the new vid for Aquaman's Lament.

youtube.com/watch?v=wuLLXQizuu­Y

[makelovenotstupidity]

@empressnyx Amen!

[makelovenotstupidity]

@empressnyx (Also most can relate to having 7 gin and tonics)

[OropherThranduil]

cool song, that's what aquaman deserves.

[xviolentphilx]

aquaman doesn't deserve the crap he gets, but you don't have to make batman look bad to make aquaman look better, =P. i think batman: brave and the bold got aquaman right - he's a funny, strong, family man who also happens to be the king of atlantis. and more than his ability to tell sea creatures to do stuff for him, they showcase his strength! =)

cool song though! hope you make more superhero stuff.

[OropherThranduil]

@xviolentphilx

well, batman looses all the time against rhas al gul, while aquaman battled rhas in sword fight and won, so aquaman owns bats.

[abramo10]

WTF??????????????????

[ThunderHeadVideos]

That is one of the best geekery-related songs I have ever heard.

[Frostoly]

@ThunderHeadVideos if u like this listen to its good to be a geek by deafpedestrians there like ............. well just listen its fucking tasty 733t however u wanna put it they rock

[mstone18]

at 2:46 .. looks like George Eads is a dead ringer for Aquaman

[deadman00]

Aquaman is the most underated superhero.

[MASTERZERO92]

I love superhereos, I actually made one of my own and I'm still trying to develop it.

[Stopspotdesign]

Totally awesome song! Aquaman needs way more respect then what he gets. He's just as strong as Superman after all. You got any more comic book based songs coming up?

[markaaronjames]

@Stopspotdesign I'm afraid I don't have any other comicbook songs in the pipeline, but there is going to be a new video for this song in a couple of months that I'm very excited about. Glad you liked the song.

MAJ

[truegem13]

I'm madly in love with this song!

It even inspired some of my artwork. :D

[markaaronjames]

@truegem13 Great to hear that. Please send me a photo of anything that it played a part in. I'd love to share it with other fans of the song.  Thanks.

[truegem13]

@markaaronjames

Oh, well it not your typical aquaman so the connection probably wont make much sense to anyone but me but i'll post a link to the picture on your page because i seems i cant post it here

[Soulpunisher22]

Awesome vid! love the song!

[katphish30]

I really hate to say this because I love this song so very, very much, but this? This is a bad video. Not an okay video that needs work. A bad one. Sorry.

[beerasaurus]

What? A song about Aquaman! OUTRAGEOUS!

[fbonzo]

Kudos, but then he's no Birdman, is he?

[StevenSeagalEatsKids]

I've been obsessed with this song for so long now.

Well this and the Weird Science cover.

makes me not hate aquaman. and that's saying a lot!

[TyphonofChaos]

good image choices, but... dont constantly zoom in. good work though.

[GIJOEY777]

This song is not only fun to listen to, but it really gets you thinking about romance, too. Maybe not on a superhero level, but still.

[themtev]

FREEKIN AMAZING!!!

[fade2dblack]

Great song! I found it on Pandora as well, and then looked it up here.

I'm curious, which title/issue did the shot of Vickie come from that appears from 0:47 to 0:50 and again from 1:24 to 1:27? It looks familiar, but I can't recall.

[markaaronjames]

I must admit, I don't know what issue I found that in. I found it by Googling Vicci Vale. Wish I could give you more info.

[wastaters]

@markaaronjames

It's from All-Star Batman and Robin. One of the first 3 issues.

[unprofessionalemail]

All-Star Batman and Robin, issue one.

[MystyAngel2435]

The shot with the martini glass? It is from All Star Batman and Robin.  First issue, just a few pages in.

[Stopspotdesign]

@fade2dblack I believe it's from the first issue of All Star Batman and Robin

[DudeWithHotpocket]

@fade2dblack It's Vickie from All Star Batman and Robin #1 by Frank Miller

[Aquaman1054]

Very cool! I liked this! Much better than the other Aquaman's Lament song that i found here. I really like the art clips, and the variety of them that went with the song. Nice work all the way around, Thanks! .

[sladeo810]

I found this via Pandora recently. Very good times, and a lot better than that other "Aquaman's Lament" song.

[rivertownu17769]

me too!

[shmeekins]

I love this song, man! Awesome Job! Hope you know that you're rockin' Pandora these days :)

Seriously, you rock my socks!

[TMGLost]

Darn good tune, man!

[monkeytruck88]

This song is OUTRAGEOUS! Nicely done.

[sdfsdfsdn]

Wow! absolutely the best new (to me) song I've heard in months! Thank you!!

[markaaronjames]

Thanks. It is included on my CD "Just a Satellite" and a live CD that I have coming out this month. I hope you dig the rest of them.

[j00mhend]

Where can we get the CD?

[Imnotlisteninglalala]

1:30 - 1:40  XD Ha!

[Imnotlisteninglalala]

1:36 rather.

[dudeman1456]

Honestly, what chick wouldn't want to get with Aquaman? He is the king of the seven seas, after all. That's pretty pimp.

[jimmijames101]

Darn tootin! get over the fishy brine smell and who wouldnt!

said it before and i'll say it again, One of my all time favourite songs!

self declared Mark Aaron James' biggest fan.

[FirstBossCutman]

Oh gosh, I Wiki'd Vicki Vale and she's actually from Batman! You researched your stuff, man.

[personbear]

This gets played on my Jonathan Coulton/TMBG station every time.

[FirstBossCutman]

I love this song! I first heard it on Pandora and I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I never thought about Aquaman like that, and Batman has always been my favorite. Geez, the song still makes me root for Aquaman. Great song.

[markaaronjames]

Thanks. Glad ya dig it.

MAJ

[DanAmrich]

I declare this this decade's "Jimmy Olsen's Blues." Really enjoyed this.

[ladydeathblossom]

Yay! I love this song. Aquaman has always been a favorite character of mine (and old batty my least fav). So this makes me extremely happy. When I have a bad day I listen to this (or look at pictures of persian cats... cuz it looks like they ran into a brick wall...) This song is AMAZING and you need to keep writing and singing and what not.

[jjjfisher123]

We want to hear Invisible Man! Love that song!

[markaaronjames]

Haven't been going into the back catalogue for these videos. Mostly posting new stuff, but it's always nice to hear when someone loves one of my songs. Thanks. I think Invisible Man is going to be on the new live CD I'm currently working on. I'll keep ya posted.

MAJ

[StrawberryAqua]

Geek Rock Radio started as They Might Be Giants Radio. Then I added Weird Al and others like Barenaked Ladies and changed the name.

[StrawberryAqua]

Pandora is your career's best friend. I have this song on my Geek Rock Radio. I don't know very much about comic books, but I love this song, it sounds great. =D

[IOUSquat777]

its on my wierd al station

[RunandGunPictures]

Too bad Aquaman went crazy after the fall of Atlantis, lost his arm and then was replaced with lame sauce "Arthur".

[ragitore]

AWESOME love it.

[MattBaileyOnline]

Once again, great work! Love the lyrics... Awesome!

[solomani]

Great somg.

[Boodledang]

See, here's the problem: Aquaman Admiration is Awesome, but Batman Bashing is Boring. The Dark Knight is too easy and trite a target. You should have aimed for a worthless cretin like Hawkman. 'cuz nothin's more satisfying than Hawkman Hatin' ....

[IOUSquat777]

tur bu he didn rite iy

[markaaronjames]

I'm not sure, as it seems like gibberish, but if this comment claims I didn't write this song, you are very mistaken. I write all my songs. I wrote this song with my friend, and great musician, Michael Lille.

[Mayhemsmischief]

This song sounds fantastic! Is there anywhere I can find the chords to your song? I love it!

[markaaronjames]

Thanks for the note. If you look at the replies above, I posted the chords for this song in a reply a few months ago. Let me know how it goes when you play it out.

MAJ

[RoyalRaspberry]

Pandora plays this on one of my stations ALL the time, I absolutely love it. Aquaman has always been one of my favorites. I think I'll actually get around to registering for an iTunes account so I can grab your whole CD.

[blight04]

love it!

[miynardah]

Truly an excellent song. Thanks for producing!

[DaveNJ]

Grabbed this off iTunes after Genius recommended it. Really enjoyed it a lot. Very catchy.

[markaaronjames]

Thanks Dave. Hope you dig the rest of the CD as well. More power to ya .

MAJ

[ThatRedEchidna]

Bought it off iTunes today after hearing it on Pandora. <3 it

[markaaronjames]

Thanks. Really apreciate that!

[Pyremaniac]

This song needs to be on the radio. And not just Pandora. XP

[RadicalEdward197]

Any idea where I can find a free download for this song?

I'm putting together a super hero themed CD and I really want this to be on there.

[markaaronjames]

It's available on iTunes for 99 cents. Being a "starving artist," I would love it if you grabbed it there. Thanks.

MAJ

[BrakBoy]

Me and my friends are considering working on a music video for this. Would that be alright?

[markaaronjames]

Go for it. It could certainly use a better one than the quickie I threw together. I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

MAJ

[PeanutSC1]

the pictures are great. free seafood > cool car.

[polkacrazy]

lol I'm playing it on ukulele right now :P The beginning is just like G B B# D (the B, B#, G are all the same bar chord on the soprano uke). Working out the rest is kinda tough since the bass plays so low...but I guess this is where that music theory class comes in...

[markaaronjames]

Very cool. Let me know how it goes over when you play it out.

[jimmijames101]

I also fouind this song on pandora and i to nearly fell of my chair lol it is my fave song at the moment. why can i buy the album? im glad a video has come up on youtube. keep you the excellent work Mark Aaron James.

[RadMother603]

When I first heard this song on Pandora, I almost fell out of my chair. I love it a lot. Is there any way I could get the chords to it? I just got a ukulele and this seems like a song that screams for a ukulele cover. Haha.

[markaaronjames]

It pretty much goes a round in a chord circle G Em C D with walk downs from D to C, Bm Am in the turn arounds. If you need more detail than that, drop me another note. Let me know if you work it up. I'd love to hear it.

MAJ

[Swallowblade]

<3 this song.

[Psycogurl27k]

im glad you finaly put a vid of this up but i gotta tell ya, im slightly disapointed. if i was your director i would use a diffrent transition once in a while, and i would definatly revamp the whole thig with shot of you lip synching or something,,, to change it up, still love this song though