July 18, 2004

But don't worry, you can suntan

aloudOH
MY
GOD

So you know, Aloud is like one of my favoritest new bands ever in, uh, the last 12 months, in that they are Frenchy and dancey and housey, and the singer has this outlandishly macho and unctuously suave voice that is a wonder and a thrill to behold. (Take a wild guess which one he is in that picture over there, oh ho ho.) While I was away, the Mr. dug up their new "Sex & Sun" single for me, since I had no idea it was out or anything (Europeans!), and that inspired me to go to their site to get all updated on their doings and stuff. So they had the video for "Sex & Sun" up there, right? So I watched it? And

OH
MY
GOD

it is a total homage to one of the great achievements in music video history, "Club Tropicana" by Wham! As if I didn't adore Aloud enough already. About 15 seconds in I realized that my "Haha, it's Pepsi & Shirley" joke was actually no coincidence, and I was so shocked, I started screaming. I think Christopher might have run in here to make sure I was okay. Anyway, there are total shot-by-shot recreations that must be seen to be believed, including trumpets in the pool, the waterfall shower scene (!) and all sorts of scandalous cavorting in Speedos and Ray-Bans. You just might have a heart attack, and you will thank me for it.

Aloud: Audio/Video (aloud.tv)

Posted by Kim at July 18, 2004 05:54 PM | Musics | Yay!
Comments

"Club Tropicana" by Wham!

Posted by: Kim at July 18, 2004 04:55 PM

I don't know anything about this Aloud, but clearly it's time to learn.

Posted by: Jane at July 19, 2004 03:23 PM

I DID almost have a heart attack, and I DO thank you for it. You are very wise indeed.

Oh man, this is bananas. And even they look to be laughing about it all. I wish to be laughing and lounging in a pool as well. This is magic.

Posted by: Jane at July 20, 2004 10:57 AM

This is why I love it like crazy, that it isn't like smirky "Haha, we're being ironic" laughing, but "This is the life, come join us!" laughing. I also enjoy Gregory watching himself play the guitar solo and being all "Hey, I'm kinda hot."

Posted by: Kim at July 20, 2004 10:04 PM