ESOLYRIC© takes the main hooks from popular songs throughout the decades and rewrites them with a literary spin that will have you confused, amused and guessing.

 

Do you know music and English well enough to solve these twisted tunes? Then, you may be a mix master – and the winner! Grab some friends and go for a spin!

 

OVERVIEW: I grew up writing and playing music in bands. As my son's grew up, they became involved with music as well. Anyone that has ever written a song knows the challenges of getting that perfect message wrapped into a clever hook. The great ones make it seem so easy. One day while working together trying to find the right words, we stumbled onto some funny phrases that made us think – how would some of our favorite songs sound if we rewrote them in more literary or esoteric (secret) meanings.  After a few days of joking around, we started to realize we had an amazingly fun idea. And not only was it hilarious as we explored the idea, we all improved our vocabulary as well.

 

MUSIC: We love the idea that the game is based around music. Music is loved by almost everyone, and there are so many styles and personalities that can be enjoyed. Esolyric brings the connection and sharing of music with friends. Each time we tested each other with a new Esolyric we wrote, everyone broke out into song together. From soul to rock to country and pop, it's a game that will get you humming.

 

THE GAME: Esolyric comes with 240 Esolyrics  (30 each of eight music categories: ALT/NEW WAVE, COUNTRY, DISCO/DANCE, ENTERTAINMENT, HIP HOP/RAP, POP, ROCK&ROLL and SOUL/MOTOWN).  The box also includes 58 Record Cards (Platinum, Gold and Silver) that players collect as they solve the Esolyric and earn points to win. Each Esolyric card has three clues on the back (one is the band name) to help the game along.