Sunday, July 31, 2011

Laibach Is a Seriously Misunderstood Band


The Wholesome Boys of Laibach



















The great Slovenian band Laibach have been playing their mix of industrial, neo-classical and pop covers since 1980 when they were part of Yugoslavia's banned NSK art collective.

Lead singer Milan Fras, plays his character on stage as a cross between Vlad Tepes and Himmler, while the rest of the band pull the fascist imagery even further. They intentionally play a nationalistic game, but when matching the images to the music, the parody becomes strikingly clear.

At times musically challenging, and with a rough sense of humor that is not going to be for everyone Laibach remains one of the best Eastern European bands of the last 30 years.




Saturday, July 30, 2011

Tex Avery: Red Hot Riding Hood

Red Hot Riding Hood (MGM, 1943)

























Tex Avery's quintessential cartoon Red Hot Riding Hood, is a classic of fine sight gags, excellent music and all that big band feel.

I would easily rate this one of the 10 or so greatest cartoons ever made.

Have a look.....