The Successful Song of CaptainsParklez Revenge reaches a very special anniversary

It was another era, in 2011. Minecraft was a new sensation on the internet and had not yet known its peak. For many, it was the days of glory of the title of nascent sandbox. It was a period of excitement for the many fans of Minecraft, the game being responsible for many emblematic faces of the modern YouTube landscape. And one day, exactly 10 years before the writing of this article, Jordan Brown (known as CaptainsParkz user) has put on line what has become one of the most famous minecraft fans.

Even at that time, the parodies of minecraft songs were not a new invention. Many channels had made projects like this, CaptainsParklz included. Everyone has had a stellar performance, but few would have the lasting impact of Revenge.

The parody of DJ Got US Fallin 'in Love from Usher (as I said, it was another era) had a simple story, to which most Minecraft players could identify yourself: a creeper Has had the best of you, and now it's time for a certain refund. The main purpose of the song is clear: it is about giving the viewer the Minecraft references he wants to see. Does this add something to the Song of Usher? Not really. Was it even a parody? YouTube algorithms have certainly appreciated it, and it made the writing process much easier, but it's more or less the extent thereof. The song is relatively transparent with its objectives, but it is also what makes it so authentic. This is not there to hide anything. He loves Minecraft, just like the viewer.

In a modern context, there is some ironic pleasure, of course. It's Ringard, it's old, and it's more than old-fashioned. But at the same time, it reflects so much the authentic pleasure of a revolving time that the nostalgics of this one can not help but sing. The incredibly cathartic end sequence was a dream come true for almost everyone at the time, but that's not what retained people so long: it's this line of openness - this heartbreaking cry of Aww Man! - Who attracts people. And when the song has seen a renewed popularity a few years ago, this line was all you had to say to create an impromptu recital - powered by a complete unronic enjoyment of something that, in any other circumstance , would have been a forgotten memory for a long time.

Today marks the 10th anniversary of Revenge. If you have time, listen to this piece of the story of Minecraft. The game has retained its keystone place of Internet culture, and this song is one of the main reasons.

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