in a world slightly obsessed with pointy teeth and bloodsucking immortals, do we really need a band named Vampire Weekend? that's what i thought when i first heard of them. i also thought they were probably going to be one of those angst-ridden emo bands, so i kept my distance.
but then i heard Horchata. and it made me veryvery happy. and i realised that, despite their uncool band name, Vampire Weekend is actually very cool. i love the way they incorporate so many different styles of music into their songs: in any given song you could hear anything from reggae to kwassa kwassa, punk to electro. i love the way they are unafraid to experiment, and i really love the african influence in most of their songs.
i think it's pretty dang exciting that the world gets to hear african music and musical elements played in a new, creative way. the rich drum beats and guitar riffs add so much to the music - i think it's the coolest thing ever :)
Vampire Weekend makes feel-good, happy music. it's music that instantly lifts your mood and takes you to a brighter, more colourful place. you can't help but smile. you can't help but tap your feet and bob your head along to the steady beat.
(i chose this video because i think music videos distract from the music sometimes)
(i chose this one 'cause it has Jake Gyllenhaal in it. and 'cause it's so darn weird)
you can listen to the full album here
Hey... You have a blogspot... Finding the Lord is a great reference...
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