Aaron Ackerson
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Aaron Paul Stuesse Ackerson (born August 31, 1981) is a longtime acquaintance and occasional musical collaborator of Neil Cicierega. Aaron is an irreverent, genre-stradling, academically trained musician whose work has been compared by Chicago Sun-Times rock critic Jim DeRogatis to the likes of Beck and Frank Zappa. Like Lemon Demon, Aaron Ackerson has also received airplay on the Dr. Demento show. A native of the midwestern United States, Aaron currently resides in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.
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Collaborations and tributes
By Aaron Ackerson
- The Artichoke Song: Features Neil Cicierega on background vocals. (MP3)
- Melodrama (Melophobic Mix): Remixed by Lemon Demon. (30-second preview)
- Distant Warmth: A continuous DJ-style mix which includes, among other tracks, an excerpt from A Schizophrenic Twist, a then-unreleased Deporitaz song. (MP3)
- Telekinesis Pills: A mash-up between the Cex song “Take Pills” and Lemon Demon’s Telekinesis. (MP3)
- Neil-killer: An entry in the “Send Neil death threats” contest (Video)
By Lemon Demon
- Behind the Badge: A Deporitaz-era cover of an Aaron Ackerson song. (MP3)
- Dance Like An Idiot (Aaron’s Wall of Sound Mix): Remixed by Aaron Ackerson.(MP3)
- Happy Birthday Aaron: Another Deporitaz era song, this one written and recorded as a birthday present for Aaron. Warning: Explicit language. (MP3)
- Hyakugojyuuichi 2003: Features two rap verses written and performed by Aaron. (MP3)
- I Know Your Name (music video): Includes an edited image of Aaron Ackerson and also thanks him in the credits.
- Insult to Aaron: A parody of “Oh Aaron” by Aaron Carter. This song was written and produced by Neil Cicierega with vocals provided by Emmy Cicierega and Alora Lanzillotta. It was used by Aaron as the theme song for his internet radio program, Radio Free Spacecat.
- Lemon Demon: Features a rap verse performed by Aaron. (MP3)
- Super Mega Aaron: A mix Neil made from samples of Aaron’s voice. (MP3)
- The Ultimate Showdown Of Ultimate Destiny: Remixed by Aaron Ackerson. (MP3)
Aaron Ackerson Discography
Solo releases
- The Sexiest Man on Earth (2004)
- Outside on the Inside (to be released)
On releases by other Artists
- Lemon Demon: Clown Circus (2003) - Guest vocals and lyric-writing.
- Lemon Demon: Hip To The Javabean (2004) - Enhanced content includes Aaron’s contributions to Clown Circus.
- Lemon Demon: Dinosaurchestra (2006) - Enhanced content includes a remix of The Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny by Aaron.
- Atman: India Club & Lounge - Remixing.
- Art Paul Schlosser: ART PAUL SCHLOSSER{The Tribute !}Experiment A (to be released fall of 2006)