Funny music video about NH

sportsmaniac38 · 04-01-2010, 12:38 PM

Thought you guys might enjoy this. Its a parody of the song empire state of mind.

Argie's Wife · 04-01-2010, 03:06 PM

That's making the rounds today on Facebook. I love it!

jack1706 · 04-01-2010, 03:35 PM

I received it in my email today from my brother in RI.. from NH too though.
I think it's great.

Alot of talented people out there !!!

Lots of fun to watch !! Live Free or Die

WINNOCTURN · 04-01-2010, 04:23 PM

Any chance we could get the Legislature to declare it the "STATE SONG"?

Or at least have the Dept. of Tourism use it to promote the State.

LIVE FREE OR DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pepper · 04-01-2010, 04:35 PM

Love it!!!!!

SteveA · 04-01-2010, 05:08 PM

Someone had sent it to me in an email earlier. Glad you posted it here.

They have a website and a youtube channel. Lots of comments about the NH Video.

http://www.youtube.com/user/SuperSec...3A02015523252C

Pineedles · 04-01-2010, 05:45 PM

I may change my opinion of rap after hearing that bit. Wonderfully inventive.

Rattlesnake Gal · 04-01-2010, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WINNOCTURN

Any chance we could get the Legislature to declare it the "STATE SONG"?
Or at least have the Dept. of Tourism use it to promote the State.
LIVE FREE OR DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I sent the link to the New Hampshire website. How can they not like it? It's so great!

trfour · 04-01-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sportsmaniac38

Thought you guys might enjoy this. Its a parody of the song empire state of mind.

Musically speaking, this puts the wrap on New Hampshire, 'fur sure!!

Very good!

Terry
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BroadHopper · 04-02-2010, 11:44 AM

Here is the link to the video that is taking the internet by storm!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX7nQrCgALM

Only thing it did not touch is the Skegway.

I hope it didn't open up the flood gates to NH!

TomC · 04-02-2010, 04:23 PM

i couldn't make it past about the 2:00 minute mark...

mcdude · 04-02-2010, 05:00 PM

I love that he mentions Al Kaprielian. He used to be on the Derry station which you could get on Comcast in Mass and hear his weather reports for the lake. I really miss Al!
Damn....I've got that song in my head now....

eillac@dow · 04-02-2010, 05:49 PM

Thank you for sharing. I loved it. I had a smile on my face the whole time I listened to it. I showed it to my husband....and now the question....

How can he put it on his Ipod?

Would be great to listen to while sitting by the fire on a great summer night on Dow!

eillac

Argie's Wife · 04-02-2010, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by eillac@dow

Thank you for sharing. I loved it. I had a smile on my face the whole time I listened to it. I showed it to my husband....and now the question....

How can he put it on his Ipod?

Would be great to listen to while sitting by the fire on a great summer night on Dow!

eillac

Yes - you can rip it with Firefox and an add-on called Download Helper...

jst_4_kiks · 04-03-2010, 08:28 AM

just plain awesome. nh all the way!!!!!!!!

jeffk · 04-03-2010, 01:34 PM

This was a lot of fun to watch and the music was good as well.

Merrymeeting · 04-03-2010, 04:56 PM

The creator will be on the TODAY Show, tomorrow (Sunday).

samosetguy · 04-05-2010, 11:00 AM

I loved the video and feel guilty voicing any criticism, but I was bummed there was no mention of Lake Winnipesaukee (unless I missed it). Laconia was mentioned (because of bikey week) and they had a nice shot of Castle in the Clouds, but nothing about the Smile of the Great Spirit.

CrawfordCentury · 04-05-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by samosetguy

I loved the video and feel guilty voicing any criticism, but I was bummed there was no mention of Lake Winnipesaukee (unless I missed it). Laconia was mentioned (because of bikey week) and they had a nice shot of Castle in the Clouds, but nothing about the Smile of the Great Spirit.

We could prolly compile a lits of a couple hundred honorable mentions that didn't make the cut, but...meh.

Though Winnipesogee and Contoocook are always fun to throw in the mix. Folks from elsewhere have an especially hard time with the latter.

By way of context...a couple months ago there was a similar parody by some Minnesotans. So this vid is a couple degrees of separation from the original. Kinda like Dr. Demento doing a cover of a Weird Al Yankovich parody.

Hmmmm. Actually, I'll drop my .02 on an omission. Left out one of my favorite Abenaki placenames - Gonic.

Sounds like sumpin' a sailor would get on shore leave. "Boy, I went ashore last week. And am all itchey now. I hope I ain't got the gonic!"

Just Sold · 04-05-2010, 07:30 PM

Loved the parody but I too was bummed with no mention of Winni and when I saw his name, Wisecarver, I knew that I had seen him before. His family was on my son's paper route when he was in HS at Timberlane. I talked with him a couple of times when he was in HS - very nice kid. Now he's 32 - ouch!

Here is a photo of Christian (top row with knit hat on) when he and my son (2nd from right bottom row) were on the Know-It Alls on Channel 11 in HS.

WakeboardMom · 04-05-2010, 07:55 PM

I love it!!!

Rattlesnake Gal · 04-08-2010, 02:58 PM

The response from NH Division of Travel & Tourism Development:

"Yes, we have heard it and we love it! Thanks for sending this along."

I sure hope they somehow utilize this NH treasure!

903,257 hits since March 31st. Wow!

SAUGUS BOATER · 04-09-2010, 07:38 PM

All I want to know is where can I get one of those "New Hampshire" belt buckles !!!

Waterbaby · 04-10-2010, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Sold

Loved the parody but I too was bummed with no mention of Winni and when I saw his name, Wisecarver, I knew that I had seen him before. His family was on my son's paper route when he was in HS at Timberlane. I talked with him a couple of times when he was in HS - very nice kid. Now he's 32 - ouch!

The gal in the vid also went to Timberlane - she's a friend of my friend's niece - talk about convulated, sounds just like NH lol

mcdude · 05-13-2010, 08:33 AM

From the Laconia Citizen

Quote:

Internet sensations will perform ‘Granite State of Mind’ at grand opening of AutoServ of Tilton VW
Holly Winchell and Christian Wisecarver, the Super Secret Project, will be at AutoServ of Tilton on Saturday at 1 to perform ‘Granite State of Mind’. (Courtesy photo)

TILTON — The grand opening of AutoServ of Tilton Volkswagen on Saturday,
May 15 will be highlighted by an free live performance by the Internet sensation,
the Super Secret Project, singing “Granite State of Mind” at 1 p.m. There will will also be food available and all are welcome. Visitors are encouraged to get there early to ensure
they don’t miss out. AutoServ of Tilton is conveniently located, just off Exit 20 from I-93. Volkswagen joins the franchise line up of Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Nissan, and Kia products. For more details call AutoServ of Tilton at 286-3141.

04-01-2010, 12:38 PM	#1
sportsmaniac38 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 16 Thanks: 2 Thanked 22 Times in 1 Post	Funny music video about NH Thought you guys might enjoy this. Its a parody of the song empire state of mind.

04-01-2010, 04:23 PM	#4
WINNOCTURN Deceased Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 849 Thanks: 350 Thanked 351 Times in 193 Posts	State song? Any chance we could get the Legislature to declare it the "STATE SONG"? Or at least have the Dept. of Tourism use it to promote the State. LIVE FREE OR DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

04-01-2010, 04:35 PM	#5
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Love it!!!!! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

04-01-2010, 05:08 PM	#6
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,053 Times in 496 Posts	Very Cool... Someone had sent it to me in an email earlier. Glad you posted it here. They have a website and a youtube channel. Lots of comments about the NH Video. http://www.youtube.com/user/SuperSec...3A02015523252C __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

04-02-2010, 11:44 AM	#10
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,509 Thanks: 3,116 Thanked 1,089 Times in 783 Posts	Granite State of Mind Here is the link to the video that is taking the internet by storm! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX7nQrCgALM Only thing it did not touch is the Skegway. I hope it didn't open up the flood gates to NH! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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04-01-2010, 03:06 PM	#2
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	That's making the rounds today on Facebook. I love it!

04-01-2010, 03:35 PM	#3
jack1706 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft.Laud.,Fl & Winter Harbor Posts: 150 Thanks: 40 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	I received it in my email today from my brother in RI.. from NH too though. I think it's great. Alot of talented people out there !!! Lots of fun to watch !! Live Free or Die

04-01-2010, 05:45 PM	#7
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,535 Thanks: 1,058 Thanked 652 Times in 363 Posts	I may change my opinion of rap after hearing that bit. Wonderfully inventive.

04-02-2010, 04:23 PM	#11
TomC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 547 Thanks: 9 Thanked 29 Times in 20 Posts	i must be getting old. i couldn't make it past about the 2:00 minute mark...

04-02-2010, 05:00 PM	#12
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,359 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,041 Times in 489 Posts	Bring back al! I love that he mentions Al Kaprielian. He used to be on the Derry station which you could get on Comcast in Mass and hear his weather reports for the lake. I really miss Al! Damn....I've got that song in my head now.... Attached Images __________________

04-02-2010, 05:49 PM	#13
eillac@dow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dow Island & Weymouth, MA Posts: 365 Thanks: 295 Thanked 94 Times in 48 Posts	That was great! Thank you for sharing. I loved it. I had a smile on my face the whole time I listened to it. I showed it to my husband....and now the question.... How can he put it on his Ipod? Would be great to listen to while sitting by the fire on a great summer night on Dow! eillac

04-03-2010, 08:28 AM	#15
jst_4_kiks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 126 Thanks: 22 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	just plain awesome. nh all the way!!!!!!!! __________________ Marine Technician - Learning Something New Every Day PM with any questions about marine repair

04-03-2010, 01:34 PM	#16
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,130 Thanks: 201 Thanked 421 Times in 239 Posts	Really enjoyable This was a lot of fun to watch and the music was good as well.

04-03-2010, 04:56 PM	#17
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,217 Thanks: 299 Thanked 795 Times in 365 Posts	The creator will be on the TODAY Show, tomorrow (Sunday).

04-05-2010, 11:00 AM	#18
samosetguy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 57 Thanks: 38 Thanked 35 Times in 14 Posts	But no mention of Lake Winni I loved the video and feel guilty voicing any criticism, but I was bummed there was no mention of Lake Winnipesaukee (unless I missed it). Laconia was mentioned (because of bikey week) and they had a nice shot of Castle in the Clouds, but nothing about the Smile of the Great Spirit.

04-05-2010, 07:30 PM	#20
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	Loved the parody but I too was bummed with no mention of Winni and when I saw his name, Wisecarver, I knew that I had seen him before. His family was on my son's paper route when he was in HS at Timberlane. I talked with him a couple of times when he was in HS - very nice kid. Now he's 32 - ouch! Here is a photo of Christian (top row with knit hat on) when he and my son (2nd from right bottom row) were on the Know-It Alls on Channel 11 in HS. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata Last edited by Just Sold; 05-13-2010 at 10:15 AM.

04-05-2010, 07:55 PM	#21
WakeboardMom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NH X 2 Posts: 508 Thanks: 595 Thanked 113 Times in 92 Posts	I love it!!! __________________ MarieM

04-08-2010, 02:58 PM	#22
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Visit NH Website The response from NH Division of Travel & Tourism Development: "Yes, we have heard it and we love it! Thanks for sending this along." I sure hope they somehow utilize this NH treasure! 903,257 hits since March 31st. Wow!

04-09-2010, 07:38 PM	#23
SAUGUS BOATER Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Saugus Massachusetts Posts: 84 Thanks: 14 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	All I want to know is where can I get one of those "New Hampshire" belt buckles !!!