Finding a way to flawlessly mix science fiction and music is no easy feat. But then again, rock band I Fight Dragons is no stranger to tackling unique challenges. When these Chicago natives aren’t busy battling reptilian beasts, they are touring the country with their quirky blend of chiptune and pop-rock music, even incorporating specially modified classic Nintendo controllers into their live show.
Last year, the band released its first full-length album, the enthusiastically titled “KABOOM!” They followed it up earlier this year with a music video for their song “Save World, Get Girl.” The video spoofs old-school science-fiction movies and TV shows. Set in A.D. 2023, the visual companion to “Save World, Get Girl” features I Fight Dragons as the crew of a spaceship, demonstrating that they know how to deal with more than just dragons.
Our heroes narrowly escape a hoard of enemy ships only to land on an alien planet. There, they meet a unicorn-octopus hybrid, a man with psychic powers and a cyclops, all of which they must defeat in time to save the world’s green-skinned alien beauties. And as if such an adventure would not suffice, they must return to their ship to defend it from invaders before it’s a game over for everyone. Thankfully, the band brings along Space Buddy, a friendly, rhinoceros-headed extraterrestrial, to help save the day in this bizarre yet endearing sci-fi-inspired music video.
Read our interview with I Fight Dragons on WSN’s arts blog, The Highlighter.
A version of this article appeared in the Thursday, Dec. 7 print edition. Becky Kovach is a contributing writer. Email her at [email protected].
