Life is Life!
Does anyone in pop music ever really think about the implications of their lyrics? Here is wimpy ska group Opus doing a cutesy-but-pointless song called "Life is Life":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Jy4tMySp5o
Watch it carefully, and savor the sheer silliness of the song, as well as the mindlessness of the audience. It says nothing whatsoever, and still has a barely catchy tune.Now, look at what Laibach (naturally!) does to the exact same song, not changing a word:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbB1s7TZUQk&feature=related.
Personally, I think it's hysterical, but no one ever accused me of having a normal sense of humor. I think if Laibach did not exist, someone would have to invent them, probably Norman Spinrad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Jy4tMySp5o
Watch it carefully, and savor the sheer silliness of the song, as well as the mindlessness of the audience. It says nothing whatsoever, and still has a barely catchy tune.Now, look at what Laibach (naturally!) does to the exact same song, not changing a word:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbB1s7TZUQk&feature=related.
Personally, I think it's hysterical, but no one ever accused me of having a normal sense of humor. I think if Laibach did not exist, someone would have to invent them, probably Norman Spinrad.