Yes ladies and gentlemen, its time for Pajama Jam #1! What is a “Pajama Jam” you ask? No – its not that – get your mind out of the gutter. Its actually when you wake up in the morning, you’re still in your pajamas, and you sit down at the piano (or whatever your musical instrument is) and you just start playing and making it up as you go. There are no mistakes, you just play what’s in your heart at the moment. I decided to start recording some of my Pajama Jams for kicks. This first one features themes from Aquaria.
I’m looking forward to seeing your Pajama Jams as well as seeing what the rest of the IA team can come up with. Its not just limited to music… I bet Katie could jam out some pretty amazing art in her PJs, for example!
P.S. Aquaria was released on Steam recently, and its on sale for $16 until the end of the year. So if you haven’t picked it up yet, now is the time!
MP3 Download → PJ Jam #1[16:41]
P.P.S. The Pajama Jam concept is spreading! Check the extended for some ‘Jams by our readers. 
Danger Mouse wrote a Comment on December 20, 2008 at 4:07 am
I wish I could play the piano like that. Amazing Alec. You are definitely quite talented. Can’t wait to hear more of this on the OST CD.
Chrissy wrote a Comment on December 20, 2008 at 4:07 am
2Mon wrote a Comment on December 20, 2008 at 4:08 am
OMG awesome… U R theamazing! Happy Xmass!
F4Mushrooms wrote a Comment on December 20, 2008 at 4:08 am
Man, you have melted my heart…
Male wrote a Comment on December 20, 2008 at 4:08 am
Be sure to input the the sound files every time because glues ill start collecting this. I’m a miserable piano player myself, but i know the feeling when you wake with such a feeling. Great Idea, great quality, in every way. Thanx for sharing!
Kert Gartner wrote a Comment on December 20, 2008 at 4:08 am
Amazing. What can’t you do Alec? I wish I had kept up with my piano when I was a kid. But unfortunately, Nintendo was much more compelling than black and white keys
Ilia Chentsov wrote a Comment on December 20, 2008 at 4:09 am
Took me some time to understand that you are also the composer. Probably should buy Aquaria at last.
FireFist wrote a Comment on December 20, 2008 at 4:09 am
*rolleyes* ugly guy…. lousy music…. bad sounding piano…. *barf*
Leenie wrote a Comment on December 20, 2008 at 4:09 am
Ugly fire, ugly fist… Bad face. =] … Sweet jams Alec, boi.
Gum wrote a Comment on December 21, 2008 at 4:03 am
Great stuff. Is there any sheet music for this?
BMcC wrote a Comment on December 21, 2008 at 4:03 am
Oh wow, this brings me back! (It’s actually getting me a bit emotional…) Beautiful, man. Saved.
CFS wrote a Comment on December 21, 2008 at 4:04 am
yo man so great, i love it, good job. ty for the download.
Kyrre Havik Eriksen wrote a Comment on December 21, 2008 at 4:05 am
A very lovely jam you had there! Please record more of these!
KP wrote a Comment on December 21, 2008 at 4:09 am
Savage
TexasRex wrote a Comment on December 21, 2008 at 4:10 am
That Team Rex shirt will protect you in your sleep, its made of 10% awesome, 5% first aid kits, 15% my hair, 80% cotton. It’ll stop a bullet if you believe it can. Sweep Jam.
Ilia Chentsov wrote a Comment on December 21, 2008 at 4:10 am
The sound file somehow sounds worse than the video.
Eos wrote a Comment on December 22, 2008 at 4:05 am
That last stretch made me cry…
My Name is Chimera wrote a Comment on December 22, 2008 at 4:06 am
Great work Alec!
Jake wrote a Comment on December 23, 2008 at 4:10 am
Hey man, I had no idea you can play piano like that! Wow, good job!
Levin wrote a Comment on December 24, 2008 at 4:03 am
Happy holidays Alec
Harold wrote a Comment on December 24, 2008 at 4:11 am
Nice concept did a pj jam too! http://www.vimeo.com/2610433 Merry Christmas etc
Aaron Eason wrote a Comment on December 25, 2008 at 2:15 am
Interesting concept, indeed. Here’s my pajama jam!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qKyDHkheAg Peace
Tavarian wrote a Comment on December 25, 2008 at 4:12 am
WOW! that was Damn good. I loved listening to your song. Thank you.
Leenie wrote a Comment on December 26, 2008 at 4:02 am
Awesome jams, Harold and Aaron! Oh, and sweet hat. Is that actually a part of your pajamas? Cuz, if I had that hat, I would totally wear it to bed every night. aha
Xiagan wrote a Comment on December 27, 2008 at 1:10 am
Wasn’t able to listen to it until now. I love it! quite rad.
J Kujanen wrote a Comment on December 31, 2008 at 4:06 am
It’s from Aquaria! Nice to hear some nostalgic music, the melody is beautiful. It’s wonderful to see the mastermind, Alec Holowka, in action. This man’s music is simply miraculous. Bravo, encore! ~(aka Vetehinen in Aquaria-forum)
Momemma wrote a Comment on January 3, 2009 at 12:10 am
Hi. I really love these vids. Btw here is a Garage Jam #2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRHdkAkRrno
Scott C wrote a Comment on January 18, 2009 at 4:57 pm
The link to download the mp3 doesn’t work for me. Did the move to the new site bork it? Awesome playing, btw. You truly make me want to learn to play.
Christopher Lobay wrote a Comment on January 18, 2009 at 5:16 pm
@Scott C – As far as I can see, the MP3 is up and running. That is to say, it works for me. What is happening when you click the link?
Scott C wrote a Comment on January 19, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Works now. Strange. I was getting a 404.
Samantha wrote a Comment on February 19, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Okay, so I’m crying…because I’m emotionally attached to Aquaria and the music; and I love piano…and watching you play the song right there means something. I’m such a wuss.
Alec Holowka wrote a Comment on February 20, 2009 at 12:58 am
:O
BTW, that’s some nice music on your MySpace page!
Samantha wrote a Comment on February 20, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Yay, you are so cool. Thanks!
I decided to do a pajama jam…except it’s partly silly, at night, and isn’t exclusively music.
Llama wrote a Comment on March 16, 2009 at 9:32 pm
can i hear you humming at about 11:15?
Great music!
Emily wrote a Comment on December 30, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Fantastic stuff there. Any chance there’s sheet music for it?