"Music Video Monday" would have sounded more pleasing to the ear, I realize, but I was on my way home from vacation yesterday. My apologies if you checked in here last week -- I meant to mention that things would be pretty quiet (OK, completely silent), but the usual pre-vaca deadline crush eradicated all fun from my life. Did I mention I've got a flair for the dramatic?
Anyhoodle, my friend Daniela made me a pre-game mix CD last weekend, and she included the song "Untouched" by The Veronicas, a coupla Australian sisters who have somehow miraculously combined the magic of the "She's a Maniac" legwarmers-n-leotard workout from Flashdance with the totally inspirational and synthesizastic sound from the 80s gymnastics movie American Anthem.
(You know, the one where the reclusive, eccentric musical genius composes tunes for his beautiful, very slightly rebellious cousin Julie, who is trying to make the U.S. gymnastics squad while staying true to what she believes in? Which is apparently good music. And she performs her routine to this brand new sound and blows everyone's minds? Oh, and it's a touching love story, as well. But not between the cousins. If I could get my hands on American Anthem and The Last Unicorn, my DVD collection would be complete.)
Cue the electric violin.
"Untouched" by The Veronicas; "La la la la?" is the only real question.
Jennifer Beal is a maniac.
Someone has actually posted all of American Anthem on YouTube, 10 minutes at a time.
Here's a taste of the mad synthesizer.
So, will you be adding "Untouched" to your workout playlist? Or is it not your style?
Lastly, a bit of a lovefest. I just wanted to say thanks for all the nice comments on my last post, and on every post, really. You guys are so very thoughtful, open and articulate, and I feel lucky that you read this blog. Electronic hugs.
Oh, I dig it. Like dig it, dig it. It's fast, a little edgy and pouty. Seriously my fave girl rock. :)
At first blush, no way was I adding it - not my style. But, I let it go a little longer into the song, and you know what, I do like it. It has a tempo that really lends itself well to getting you pumped up during a workout. So...the verdict is...I "may" add it. I'll have to listen a couple more times.
Oh how I do love the Veronicas!!! I wish you hadn't told me about American Anthem. I used to lovelovelove that movie and now I'm going to have rewatch it. I must:)
FBG,
Glad you like the song!
Lance,
Glad you don't hate the song! :)
Charlotte,
I know, I need to see American Anthem again now, too. But ... did you notice how terrible the acting was in the clip? Maybe I shouldn't watch it, so I can continue to remember it as amazing.
Oh, I loooove American Anthm. Don't forget Ice Castles- a little older, but also a classic.
I'll have to check out the song when I get home. Firewalls at work have blocked YouTube. Have a good weekend, Jen.
RooBabs,
Ice Castles looks amazing! In the same way American Anthem was amazing. Which is to say, possibly awful and awesome at the same time. My friend Matthew emailed me after this post saying he was concerned about my tastes both in music and movies.
Nonetheless, I'm adding this one to my list, and planning to rewatch Chariots of Fire, too. Thanks for the recommendation! :)
Hope your weekend was good.