Unicorn Wizard
| "Unicorn Wizard" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Ninja Sex Party | ||||
| from the album Strawberries and Cream | ||||
| Released | October 25, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011-12 | |||
| Genre | Comedy rock, synth-pop | |||
| Length | 3:06 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Dan Avidan, Brian Wecht | |||
| Producer(s) | Dan Avidan, Brian Wecht | |||
| Ninja Sex Party singles chronology | ||||
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"Unicorn Wizard" is a song written and performed by American comedy rock band Ninja Sex Party.[1] The song was released as the band's fourth single on October 25, 2012, and was included as a track on the band's second studio album Strawberries and Cream.
Music video[edit]
A music video for the song was uploaded to YouTube on October 25, 2012.[2] The video, which was directed by Jim Turner and Annie Quick, features animated sequences produced by Newgrounds animators Zach Hadel and Chris O'Neill.[2][3]
The video is the eighth most viewed upload on the channel, with 6.3 million views as of June 2019.[4]
Track listings[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Unicorn Wizard" | Dan Avidan, Brian Wecht | Avidan, Wecht | 3:06 |
Reception[edit]
The song has received positive reviews. John Eckes of the website One of Us listed "Unicorn Wizard" as the second best Ninja Sex Party song, writing that "the whole song is dramatic and yet hilarious. They really pushed their imaginations on this one and I think it shows in every second of this".[5]
Personnel[edit]
- Ninja Sex Party
- Dan Avidan – vocals
- Brian Wecht – keyboards, production
- Rachel Bitney Wecht – guest vocals
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Comedy Digital Tracks (Billboard)[6] | 55 |
Release history[edit]
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia[7] | April 15, 2013 | Digital download | Micro, Inc. |
| United Kingdom[8] | |||
| United States[9] |
References[edit]
- ^ Michaels, Russell (5 January 2016). "Ninja Sex Party: The Greatest Band on the Internet". Frags and Beer. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ a b "Unicorn Wizard - NSP". YouTube. YouTube. 25 October 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
- ^ "Ninja Sex Party - Unicorn Wizard". LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival. 2012. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ "50 Most Viewed YouTube Videos by NinjaSexParty". SocialBlade. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Eckes, John (3 March 2014). "My Top 5 'Ninja Sex Party' Songs". One of Us. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ "Comedy Digital Tracks: August 15, 2015". Billboard. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ "Unicorn Wizard - Strawberries and Cream". iTunes Store AU. Apple Inc. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ "Unicorn Wizard - Strawberries and Cream". iTunes Store GB. Apple Inc. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ "Unicorn Wizard - Strawberries and Cream". iTunes Store US. Apple Inc. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
