Well looks like PaperDoll is trying to break into the Chinese market. They did their hit song “Anything At All” in Madarin. I wonder how much of the song as translated well? I don’t speak Maradrin, but it sure sounds good.
Also if you’re in the New York area, PaperDoll will be doing a show on May 22 at 8pm at the Gramercy Theater. Here’s hoping they add more shows to the rest of the states.
Check out this nice video by TAKCOM. The music is by an artist called Vital. The song is Airport. Let me tell you it’s not about airports, but you will like the song and the video. Don’t forget to check out Vital’s website where he also has his EP for download. It’s free as well. Check Vital at www.officialvital.com for more information.
Last Friday, on March 12, The Aquabats and Mustard Plug put on a show at Chicago’s Metro. I haven’t seen a rock show in a while and I’ve always wanted to see The Aquabats after hearing Rounin talk about how his old bud, famous concept artist @Zatransis, likes the band. Plus, Mustard Plug was playing and I’ve always enjoyed their “Pray for Mojo” album. @Mustard_Plug even responded to our question when we twitted if they can play the song “Away From Here” (they didn’t play it as it was probably too slow in tempo).
I had my usual balcony seat and I was sitting next to a kid with a little Aquabat mask that his father kept straightening out. I was surprised to a see some kids as I’ve always thought Aquabats had older fans because their videos had a 70’s Japanese Monster movie vibe going on it. Mustard Plug sounded and looked great. I can’t believe it has been about 10 years since I bought the Pray for Mojo album. They played a couple of songs from that album including Lolita. New songs were also played, but I can’t remember the names. Once Mustard Plug ended their set, the lead singer, Dave Kirchgessner went back out on stage and shook hands with many people from the front row. Very cool.
Then the Aquabats arrived. I had no idea what to expect, but these guys are one crazy band. They wear tight blue spandex with Robin the Boy-Wonder masks. Picture the character “Phantom”, but in blue suit and big bellies. They had insane videos playing in the background and it seemed like it was synced with their music. I had no clue what music they were playing since I’ve never actually listened to their songs. The music had enough melody to keep me entertained and the on stage shenanigans including play fights with strange characters kept me in my seat. All in all, good show and I think I’m officially tone deaf as my ears weren’t ringing even though I was near the venues’ speakers.
On March 9th (Same day as Final Fantasy XIII), the Gorillaz are coming out with a new album called “Plastic Beach”. We get to hear the gang after 5 years. If you head on out to Amazon or Itunes, they already have preview tracks for the album. Looks like this time they have brought in some other artists to join them in the fun (should have just stuck with the regular crew). Actually, most of the tracks have featured artists. So does this mean it won’t sound like Gorillaz? Well check out the previews. I for one like most of the tracks, but if I notice someone too well known like the guy talking in “Welcome To The World Of Plastic Beach”; it just isn’t the Gorillaz. One thing’s for sure we’ll get more animated music videos!
TRACKLIST:
01 Orchestral Intro (ft. Sinfonia ViVA)
02 Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach (ft. Snoop Dogg and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble)
03 White Flag (ft. Kano, Bashy, and the National Orchestra for Arabic Music)
04 Rhinestone Eyes
05 Stylo (ft. Bobby Womack and Mos Def)
06 Superfast Jellyfish (ft. Gruff Rhys and De La Soul)
07 Empire Ants (ft. Little Dragon)
08 Glitter Freeze (ft. Mark E Smith)
09 Some Kind Of Nature (ft. Lou Reed)
10 On Melancholy Hill
11 Broken
12 Sweepstakes (ft. Mos Def and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble)
13 Plastic Beach (ft. Mick Jones and Paul Simonon)
14 To Binge (ft. Little Dragon)
15 Cloud of Unknowing (ft. Bobby Womack and Sinfonia ViVA)
16 Pirate Jet
So while wondering around Vimeo, I stumbled upon this pretty neat little music video. Why is it pretty neat? Well, this music video reminds me of the trailer for “Where The Wild Things are.” Even though I didn’t enjoy the movie (I actually fell asleep), I thoroughly enjoyed the trailer. I know weird isn’t it. Anyways, the way the music video has been cut, the music, and the subject matter makes it very similar to that trailer. In my opinion anyways. Don’t agree with me, well that’s ok. Just enjoy the video then. If you’re wondering who the band is, the band is called Broadcast 2000 and the song is called Rouse Your Bones.
