Ok, I’m only a little ashamed to admit that I could watch little JT scoot around a dancefloor all day, but that’s only part of this issue. I’ve heard plenty about his new single, “Sexy Back”, and finally got around to listening to it this morning when I was notified (high alert, thanks E) that the video is on YouTube.
I (perhaps stupidly) assumed that the song was going to be about doing a booty dance with a girl and watching her backside. Or maybe about doin’ it with a girl and watching her … well, yeah. I just assumed it was about the body part.
But watching the video, and paying close attention to JT’s esoteric lyrics, I thought that maybe he was talking about a revivial of sexy. “I’m bringing sexy back,” he grunts. What’s up with his voice in this song, anyway? Someone told him that shrill psuedo-soprano wasn’t going to cut it, and he’s trying to sound like a grown-up now. How cute!
Anyway, just when I think that the song is about a sexy revolution (and feeling like it might be something I could support, after all, I need something to be reactionary and knee-jerk about, I’ve been feeling complacent. I imagined, briefly, my “Bring Sexy Back” and “Viva La (Sexy) Revolution” t-shirts and bumper stickers and felt I might have a new lease on life), someone else in the video starts talking about coming to the back of the club (is that what the kids call it these days?), where drinks are free and sexy runs rampant, and I get confused again.
It’s not necessarily about your backside, it’s not necessarily about a sexy revolution, and it may or may not be about a physical location. The levels this song operates on are mind-blowing. I gather from the introduction that we’re in Germany, so perhaps we’re operating on Hegelian or Kantian levels that my tiny brain isn’t capable of comprehending.
And I feel like a provincial douche for assuming it was about backin’ that thing up.
Ok, it took a kick in the pants but I’m finally done with this meme that Leah tagged me with. My favorite music moments from movies, including a bunch of YouTube links so you can experience them (or something close to them), too.
I grew up watching old Astaire movies with my dad on Sundays, this one is my favorite, and this dance sequence always makes me feel nostalgic and old. In a good way.
The link is just to a trailer for the movie, but the song is featured towards the end. You’ll know it, it’s a choir of children singing. I love Malick, this is one of my favorite movies, and I generally hate war movies.
The Royal Tenenbaums is arguably one of the most smartly put together soundtrack/scores out there, and if we talk about music at all you probably already know my favorite scenes, and which songs get me in the tummy. Richie’s suicide scene is also a favorite, as is the end scene featuring Van Morrison’s “Everyone”. Nico’s “These Days” is absolutely my favorite song from the movie, because without any dialogue the audience knows exactly what is going on between Margot and Richie, and the simplicity of that moment betrays the complexity of their relationship perfectly. So true to life, so honest - nothing is ever as simple as that scene, not even that scene. Stand up straight, let me get a look at you.
How she doesn’t totally give up on Blaine at that point is totally beyond me. Who doesn’t want a Ducky? Well, maybe if Ducky looked like Blaine, but not if he was named Blaine. Actually, Ducky is unfortunate, too. Rick? Whatever. This scene re-defined what crushes were all about.
Phil and his wife were right, it wasn’t looking like a kid’s site, it was way too dark. I played with it a little tonight, and aside from some small tweaks and edge-softening, I think it’s alright for the weekend:
I forgot to mention it, but the Rock N Romp site is back up and evil graphic (and strange howl) free now, thanks to the good people at Jaguar. I can’t say enough how awesome they are as a host, and how timely the support always is.
Now that it’s back up, I’m going to make a few changes to get it looking a little nicer for the weekend press and post-Romp intrigue, so get ready (I’m sure you’re riveted).
You haven’t heard the last of Rock N Romp this week, be sure. Tomorrow, Debbie will be here, and boy oh boy do we have a lot to do, including finding me an outfit for Saturday.
I can’t wear things you’ve already seen me in, y’all.
If you find yourself in the mood for something a little different, get in the car and drive around with some Moneybrother. Anders Wendin’s solo project is Morrison and Springsteen-inspired rock and soul (I kind of hate myself for saying that), layered with string arrangements and piano. I know I’m not telling you very much, but you probably can already tell if you’d be into it or not. If you’re not sure, just snag “I’m Losing” and give it a whirl, good stuff. Very Van Morrison for Swedes.
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