TLDR;
The video explores the nostalgic connection between the 2000s "Digimon: The Movie" soundtrack and its impact on fans, particularly focusing on whether the bands involved were aware of the film's influence. The creator investigates if Barenaked Ladies, specifically former lead singer Stephen Page, knew about Digimon and the movie's use of their song "One Week." Through social media, the creator gets confirmation that Stephen Page is indeed aware of and fond of the movie. Additionally, the video shares a story about Stephen Page's son and his experience with his father's music in the Digimon movie.
- The "Digimon: The Movie" soundtrack was a cultural touchstone for many kids in the late 90s/early 2000s.
- The creator sought to find out if the bands featured on the soundtrack knew about their connection to the film and its fans.
- Stephen Page of Barenaked Ladies confirmed his awareness and enjoyment of the "Digimon" movie via Twitter.
- A story about Stephen Page's son's reaction to hearing his father's song in the movie adds a humorous epilogue.
Introduction [0:00]
The video introduces the iconic "Digimon: The Movie" soundtrack from the Fox Kids version released in 2000, highlighting its collection of late 90s and early 2000s hits. The soundtrack featured artists like Barenaked Ladies, Fatboy Slim, and Smash Mouth. The video creator reflects on the soundtrack's influence on their childhood music taste and poses the question of whether the bands involved were aware of the film's impact and their association with it.
The Quest for Answers [0:51]
Driven by curiosity, the video creator embarks on a quest to determine if the bands on the "Digimon: The Movie" soundtrack knew about the film and their involvement. They decide to start with Barenaked Ladies, specifically Stephen Page, whose song "One Week" was a personal favorite. Initial internet research yielded no results, prompting the creator to seek a direct answer from Stephen Page himself.
Reaching Out to Stephen Page [1:31]
The video creator describes their strategy for contacting Stephen Page to ask if he knew what Digimon was. Dismissing the idea of contacting Page's agent, they turned to Twitter, where Page was known to actively engage with fans through live digital concerts and Q&A sessions. Seeing this as the best opportunity, the creator crafted a tweet asking if Barenaked Ladies were aware of Digimon and the impact of their song's inclusion in the movie.
Confirmation and Delight [2:18]
The video details the anxious wait for a response from Stephen Page after tweeting the question. To the creator's surprise and delight, Stephen Page replied, confirming that he knew about the "Digimon" movie and enjoyed it. This revelation was particularly exciting because the creator had found no prior evidence of Page or the band acknowledging their connection to the film online.
Final Thoughts and Epilogue [3:33]
The video creator expresses satisfaction at receiving confirmation from Stephen Page about his awareness and fondness for the "Digimon" movie. They acknowledge that while there are other band members and artists to ask, Page's response was fulfilling. The video concludes with an anecdote about Stephen Page's son, Isaac, who shared a story on TikTok about how his enjoyment of the "Digimon" movie was momentarily ruined when he recognized his father's song, highlighting the humorous impact of the band's involvement on a personal level.