I am trying to think of some parody ideas now that I've written the final Nickelodeon Idiot installment. (That stuff can give you writer's block, you know  :P) I'm thinking about tackling the subject of The Da Vinci Code, but I don't know what song would work best for a Da Vinci parody. I was thinking "Redemption Song" but I don't know that song very well. My brain is fried and I'm all rock opera'd out. Can you think of any songs that would work for a Da Vinci Code parody?

Thanks.  :)

I'm sure you could do something with "Livin Da Vida Loca".

But then again, parodies of that song oft result in dire consequences.

I'm thinking about tackling the subject of The Da Vinci Code, but I don't know what song would work best for a Da Vinci parody. I was thinking "Redemption Song" but I don't know that song very well. My brain is fried and I'm all rock opera'd out. Can you think of any songs that would work for a Da Vinci Code parody?


How about something from (or the whole) concept album "Operation Mindcrime" by Queensryche? It was the album that preceded their fantastic breakthrough album "Empire". Storywise it's about a big conspiracy, secrets and mindwashed killers, haven't listened to it in a long time but the song to check out first if you're unfamiliar with it is "Revolution Calling".

// Peter

Additional: There's a bonus track on the remastered version of Empire called "Last night in Paris (was strange)". I'm sure it too will fit the theme.

I'm calling dibs on "Last night in Paris (on tape)" though. 8)

Use "Mona Lisa" by Nat King Cole.

Or try a rearrangement of 'That's Amore':

"When the world is awry
See the Code in your eye
That's DaVinci!"  ;)

I have not the read the book, nor am I anxious to see the movie, so do with it what you will.

How about "Old da Vinci made a code, ee I ee I oh" etc. It's good for as many verses you can come up with! ;)

These are all great suggestions, and I've decided to go with "Livin' La Vida Loca." Though I wouldn't mind doing the others, but there is just something about the Ricky Martin hit that makes it so catchy, even seven years later. Thanks for all your suggestions! :)

I just submitted it for everyone to read tomorrow. I hope everybody likes it. :)