ReMix: Donkey Kong Country 'Funky Monkey Love (Valentine Edit)'

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Just in time to soil your V-day with carnal simian imagery is the judges panel's own Vigilante, here to share with you his opus to great ape innuendo, "Funky Monkey Love", which I think is perhaps the most convincing scientific argument yet that man truly evolved from ape, in addition to being an inspired Santana-esque ReMix of Candy's Love Song. You got a truly wailing lead that does evoke a little Carlos, a funky low bass, groovy acoustic kit drumming, and greasilicious organ, with truly sentimental lyrics that explore the inner depths of Jesse's romantic side. Or not. Alright, basically he delivers a straight-man vocal of a pretty Tenacious D-caliber lyric that involves all manner of metaphor to the piece's namesake funky monkey love. Hide the children and those with heart conditions. There's an organ solo later on, and radio personality Larry Oji on a Barry White/Chef from South Park rap/talk that leads into the vocal-doubled climax - love the side-laughs at 3'34". Comparisons to "Chocolate Salty Balls" wouldn't be too far off, but Jesse did definitely put some sobriety and effort into the mix and performance, even if the tone is... light. There's wah guitarage, of course, as any slinky, suggestive rock groove pretty much mandates, and one gets the feeling listening that Shaft (damn right) would be proud. References in the lyric to airbound excrement might test the tolerance factor of some for extended metaphors, but you gotta smile at the over-the-top harmonized ending and overall chutzpah in constructing such a testament to true infatuation. Wait no further and salvage your holiday evening. Get your australopithecus on.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
Gotta say I'm feelin' it. So dirty.

- Flare4War on April 1, 2009
I always skipped listening to this remix fully, opting for the more superior and far more epic "Beneath the Surface". I started giving it a chance recently, and the lyrics really surprised me. Hilarious stuff there. Didn't know that Larry did Funky's part there until I checked the lyrics. Goes without saying that the guitar is great stuff. Funky Monkey Love, indeed.

- SwordBreaker on February 10, 2009
This song has been nothing short of extraordinary since it came out in 2004. An epic work indeed.

- Shadow Wolf on October 3, 2008
...
my head says NO but my heart says YES.

- OA on October 2, 2008
I do not like the images this conjures up in my head. 8O

- Jaybell on August 8, 2007
watkinzez wrote: A little late, but a Valentine's Day listening didn't go amiss. This is the better version in my eyes, after extended listening of both pieces. The ending especially an improvement over the previous version. Would've been nice to see a re- recorded Funky Kong section, but Larry smellz. What can you do.

kik u

- Liontamer on February 18, 2006
A little late, but a Valentine's Day listening didn't go amiss. This is the better version in my eyes, after extended listening of both pieces. The ending especially an improvement over the previous version. Would've been nice to see a re- recorded Funky Kong section, but Larry smellz. What can you do.

- watkinzez on February 18, 2006
Normally, this level of chez wouldn't be tolerable. However, the vocals can be ignored. The song is pretty funky otherwise. And, for the most part, they aren't overpowering.

- meccaneer on October 5, 2005
I believe Vig has uncovered the dark side of Donkey, I don´t really like it, really. :dstrbd:
Especially that part "watch out for flying poo".
The music was great, stick to that.

- Bummerdude on September 29, 2005
Great guitar work as always.
Wonder if there's a non-vocal version floating around somewhere.
I know that they're practically the whole song, but I kinda feel like looping the instrumental for a while.

- Kaede_X on July 19, 2005
Mr. Monday wrote: It makes me want to grab a monkey and...
:oops:

Me too
>_<

- Sefy on February 20, 2005
This is freakin' awesome.

- Blake on February 18, 2005
This February we can nominate Vigilante for the greatest joke of the year.

- amnesia on February 16, 2005
This here is Funky Kong;
Funky like a monkey.
Donkey gets the ladies
even though he's kinda chunky.
He lays it down
when Diddy's not around.
Then he hops on Funky's Flights
and hightails outta town.
Haha!
Let me hit ya up with some o' that monkey love.
Heheh. C'mere girl.
Yeah, boy. Lay it down, Donkey!
[b]ROFL #2.[/b]

- Liontamer on February 15, 2005
So baby I'm feelin
Kinda hot tonight.
And maybe I'm thinkin
that the time is right.
Somebody told me
that you like it rough
800 lbs of gorilla;
800 lbs of the right stuff, girl.
So come and peel my banana
and eat it nice and slow.
I'll take a lick of your candy
and make you mine for sho.
Then baby you and I
We'll make monkey love.
Yo late at night girl
we'll break into the zoo.
And there in front of the monkeys
I'll make love to you,
watch out for flying poo.
[b]ROFL.[/b]

- Vig on February 15, 2005

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