For posterity's sake, I'd like to share something old and golden with ya'll. A friend of mine said they watched this first vid in her Russian language class way back when.
Potap i Nastya Chumachechaya Vesna Clip
Now, Potap i Nastya are actually a very popular band (duo?), with lots of sweet pop tunes. At first glance, this video seems like it's going to be a classic ballad, or perhaps sad song, in an old style. The question "Are they serious?" may come to mind. I assure you that once you realize the expression of the piano player, or hear the voice of the male lead, you'll understand just how funny this song is. We need not understand the lyrics, or anything about what is happening.
This song is the perfect example of music I like: catchy, confusing, impossible to understand, and peppy. It's great. I listen to this song all the friggin time. It isn't until around 2:43 that the video starts to get a bit trippy, aka awesome. And omg the accordion player. Just, please watch this. IF for nothing else, the guy playing a spatula.
It's incredibly amusing and funny. In the words of Boney M, "Oh, those Russians." Looks like in the springtime everyone goes ballistic.
Chumachechaya is supposed to be childlike mispronunciation of a word that means something like "the coming of spring." Here is another song I like by Potap i Nastya.
Worth watching?: Yes, yes, yes.
Downloadable?: ALSO YES!
Also, this:
Deepside Deejays - Look Into My Eyes
I love this Romanian band, first of all. They have produced great tracks over the years, and here's their latest. This has your classic accordion overlay in the background (when did that become classic?), and it also has an epic break point where the beat slows and the listener feels like they are thrown into the love story. The main problem with the song is that it sounds a little like "Never Be Alone," so it doesn't really stick with me. I mean, I can just listen to that if I feel like hearing this song.
The video is also cliiiiiiche. Girl wakes up, she has beautiful blue eyes, she's thinking of all her memories with you (her chubby boyfriend?), and its a little dramatic. Then...suddenly...WE'RE ON BOATS! Wow! We're having so much fun in boats!
It does make you jealous though, you know it does. I find it amusing that he says "It's just me and you, baby," in the song, but the video is him on a boat with at least three girls. You and who? These people have so much money. Romania rocks.
Watchable?: Eye candy.
Downloadable?: Only if you don't already have "Never Be Alone."
Potap i Nastya Chumachechaya Vesna Clip
Now, Potap i Nastya are actually a very popular band (duo?), with lots of sweet pop tunes. At first glance, this video seems like it's going to be a classic ballad, or perhaps sad song, in an old style. The question "Are they serious?" may come to mind. I assure you that once you realize the expression of the piano player, or hear the voice of the male lead, you'll understand just how funny this song is. We need not understand the lyrics, or anything about what is happening.
This song is the perfect example of music I like: catchy, confusing, impossible to understand, and peppy. It's great. I listen to this song all the friggin time. It isn't until around 2:43 that the video starts to get a bit trippy, aka awesome. And omg the accordion player. Just, please watch this. IF for nothing else, the guy playing a spatula.
It's incredibly amusing and funny. In the words of Boney M, "Oh, those Russians." Looks like in the springtime everyone goes ballistic.
Chumachechaya is supposed to be childlike mispronunciation of a word that means something like "the coming of spring." Here is another song I like by Potap i Nastya.
Worth watching?: Yes, yes, yes.
Downloadable?: ALSO YES!
Also, this:
Deepside Deejays - Look Into My Eyes
I love this Romanian band, first of all. They have produced great tracks over the years, and here's their latest. This has your classic accordion overlay in the background (when did that become classic?), and it also has an epic break point where the beat slows and the listener feels like they are thrown into the love story. The main problem with the song is that it sounds a little like "Never Be Alone," so it doesn't really stick with me. I mean, I can just listen to that if I feel like hearing this song.
The video is also cliiiiiiche. Girl wakes up, she has beautiful blue eyes, she's thinking of all her memories with you (her chubby boyfriend?), and its a little dramatic. Then...suddenly...WE'RE ON BOATS! Wow! We're having so much fun in boats!
It does make you jealous though, you know it does. I find it amusing that he says "It's just me and you, baby," in the song, but the video is him on a boat with at least three girls. You and who? These people have so much money. Romania rocks.
Watchable?: Eye candy.
Downloadable?: Only if you don't already have "Never Be Alone."
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