The track opens with the Klingon Victory Song, followed by a remix of Data singing Che Gelida Manina in the episode 'In Theory'.
Pogo sourced the Ben Nye makeup that was used to turn Spiner into Data, and a replica of the iconic Star Fleet uniform. Pogo couldn't get the contact lenses for Data's yellow eyes in and I could only get the uniform in red, so Pogo spent a huge amount of time changing the colour of my eyes and uniform in post.
The video was shot in Slog 4k ProRes HQ using a Sony A7SII and an Atomos Ninja Flame. Lights included 3x Arri 800w Tungstens, 2x Socanland LED banks to light the screen, and one 2000w Blonde to simulate sunlight.
Data & Picard
Pogo Lyrics
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(Klingon singing)
Tis better to have loved and lost, then never to have loved at all!
Come cheer up, my lads
Come cheer up, my lads
Tis better to have loved and lost
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Then never to have loved at all
Of the Federation starship
Come cheer up, my lads
Come cheer up, my lads
Tis better to have loved and lost
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
One
Seven
Three
Four
Six
Seven
Three
Two
One
Four
Seven
Six
Charlie
Three
Two
Seven
Eight
Nine
Seven
Seven
Seven
Six
Four
Three
Tango
Seven
Three
Two
Victor
Seven
Three
One
One
Seven
Eight
Eight
Eight
Seven
Three
Two
Four
Seven
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Seven
Six
Four
Three
Seven
Six
Lock
When I have plucked the rose
Tea, Earl grey, hot
Longing still, for that which longer nurseth the disease
In faith, I do not love thee
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
When I have plucked the rose
Plucked the rose
Longing still, for that which longer nurseth the disease
In faith, I do not love thee
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Tis better to have loved and lost (ba-ba-ba ba-ba-ba-ba)
Then never to have loved at all (ba-ba-ba ba-ba-ba-ba)
Come cheer up, my lads (ba-ba)
Come cheer up, my lads (ba-ba)
Tis better to have loved and lost (ba-ba-ba ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba)
Incredibly unbroken sentence
Moving from topic to topic
No one had a chance to interrupt, it was quite hyptonic
Incredibly unbroken sentence
Moving from topic to topic
No one had a chance to interrupt, it was quite hyptonic
(Klingon singing)
That's an interesting twist
Hmm...
The song "Data & Picard" by Pogo is a tribute to the iconic TV series "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and its main characters Data and Jean-Luc Picard. The opening lines refer to a common practice at the Starfleet Academy, where every toast was followed by a song. The Klingon language is used to create a unique and authentic space atmosphere. The lyrics are playful and deliver a message of the importance of love and its experience, even if it ends in loss.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the significance of having loved and lost rather than never having loved at all. The following lines resume the description of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the Enterprise starship. The song then switches to a series of coded numbers that describe the starship's location in space. The verse changes to a mix of famous quotes from different authors, including William Shakespeare, and reiterates the idea of longing for something even though it can hurt.
The song continues with the chorus and ends with a hypnotic and slightly experimental phrase. Overall, "Data & Picard" reflects the love and admiration for the "Star Trek" series, and particularly "The Next Generation," and delivers a positive message on the value of human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
You know, back when I was in the academy, we would follow every toast with a song!
Back in the day, toasts were accompanied by songs in the academy.
Tis better to have loved and lost, then never to have loved at all!
It's preferable to experience love and heartbreak than to never love at all.
Come cheer up, my lads
Let's be happy and positive.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
The captain of the Federation starship.
Of the Federation starship
From the Federation starship.
One Seven Three Four Six Seven Three Two
A sequence of numbers.
One Four Seven Six Charlie
A military code for letters and numbers.
Three Two Seven Eight Nine Seven
Another sequence of numbers.
Seven Six Four Three Tango Seven Three Two Victor Seven Three One One Seven Eight Eight Eight Seven Three Two Four Seven Six Seven Eight Nine Seven Six Four Three Seven Six Lock
An extended military code for letters and numbers.
When I have plucked the rose
Once I have picked the rose.
Tea, Earl grey, hot
A preferred type of tea mentioned by Captain Picard.
Longing still, for that which longer nurseth the disease
A longing that continues to feed the heartache.
In faith, I do not love thee
I have doubts about my love for you.
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Should I compare you to something that is fleeting and temporary?
Tis better to have loved and lost (ba-ba-ba ba-ba-ba-ba)
It's better to experience love and heartbreak.
Then never to have loved at all (ba-ba-ba ba-ba-ba-ba)
Than to never love at all.
Come cheer up, my lads (ba-ba)
Let's be happy and positive.
Tis better to have loved and lost (ba-ba-ba ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba)
It's better to experience love and heartbreak.
Incredibly unbroken sentence
A sentence that continues without interruption.
Moving from topic to topic
Changing subjects without pause or hesitation.
No one had a chance to interrupt, it was quite hypnotic
There was no opportunity to break the sentence, it was captivating.
That's an interesting twist
An unexpected turn of events or statement.
Contributed by Sophia W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marvinschmidt4041
LIRICS:
You know, back when I was in the academy, we would follow every toast with a song!
(Klingon Victory Song)
`el Da'
Qb'a'
Oh-kie
YIjah, Qey' 'oH (prounounced ya-zjah kay-oh)
YIjah, Qey' 'oH
(Che Gelida Manina, from Piccini's opera, La Boheme)
Se la laaaa-sci riscaldar-dar
Se la laaaa-sci riscaldar
Cercar, cercar
Al buio non de ricasaldar
Se la laaaa-sci riscaldar-dar
Se la laaaa-sci riscaldar
Cercar, cercar
Al buio non de ricasaldar
'Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all!
Come cheer up, my lads
Come cheer up, my lads
'Tis better to have loved and lost
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Than never to have loved at all
Of the Federation Starship
Come cheer up, my lads
Come cheer up, my lads
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
One, seven, three, four, six, seven
Three, two, one, four, seven, six, charlie, three
Two, seven, eight, nine, seven, seven, seven
Six, four, three, tango, seven, three, two, victor, seven
Three, one, one, seven, eight, eight, eight, seven, three
Two, four, seven, six, seven, eight, nine
Seven, six, four, three, seven, six
Lock
When I have plucked the rose
Tea, Earl Grey, hot
Longing still, for that which longer nurseth the disease
In faith, I do not love thee
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
When I have plucked the rose
Plucked the rose
Longing still, for that which longer nurseth the disease
In faith, I do not love thee
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
'Tis better to have loved and lost (ba-ba-ba ba-ba-ba-ba)
Than never to have loved at all (ba-ba-ba ba-ba-ba-ba)
Come cheer up, my lads (ba-ba)
Come cheer up, my lads (ba-ba)
'Tis better to have loved and lost (ba-ba-ba ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba)
Incredibly unbroken sentence
Moving from topic to topic
No one had a chance to interrupt, it was quite hypnotic
Incredibly unbroken sentence
Moving from topic to topic
No one had a chance to interrupt, it was quite hypnotic
Se la laaaa-sci riscaldar-dar
Se la laaaa-sci riscaldar
Cercar, cercar
Al buio non de ricasaldar
That's an interesting twist
Hmm...
@anthonyp1414
After listening to this song and watching every single episode of TNG, I have been able to pinpoint where each of these samples come from:
“You know, back when I was in the academy.../Come cheer up, my lads”: S3 E18 “Allegiance”
Klingon Victory Chant: S6 E16-17 “The Birthright (Parts 1 & 2)”
Data singing Che Gelida Manina: S4 E25 “In Theory”
“‘Tis better to have loved and lost.../When I have plucked the rose” and all other Shakespeare quotes: S3 E24 “Ménage à Troi”
“1-7-3-4-6-7-3-2-1-4-7-6-Charlie…” S4 E3 “Brothers”
“Completely unbroken sentence moving from topic to topic”: S6 E25 “Timescape”
“Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the Federation Starship.../Tea, Earl Grey, Hot”: Ubiquitous throughout the series
“That’s an interesting twist” S3 E11 “The Hunted”
@MaSTARMedia
This video simply makes me happy.
@Rageren
its been 2 months and you only got 2 likes aahahaahahahahahahah
@vsauce4319
You got a sub :)
@catzsmartzcutie9
Me too!!!!
@jonlove1219
@@vsauce4319 !
@onlyonewhyphy
I can't hear or see this and not smile.
@rugbynimbus
Pretty sure this was the whole point of YouTube right here.
@busybee4436
💯👏
@rain9058
This is what YouTube used to be. Giving independent creators a platform to show their work.
Now it's just full of corporate greed.
That's why Pewdiepie losing the #1 spot was such a big deal. He was the last "YouTuber" standing, before a massive corporate entity took top spot. It was like watching the last thing that made YouTube so great in the first place, die.
Sorry for the rant, it's just really sad to see.
@MalloryNewcomb
Amen