And at least one of the parts of that strategy seems to be ripping off other artists (whether its for unlicensed artwork on their album cover, or uncredited samples for a ton of their songs) and betting that the original artists won't know or won't say anything. It seems that they are a less a band and more of a marketing strategy. End result being, I enjoy the hell out of much of their music. Crystal Castles have co-opted that chiptune sound and packaged it with a) a more finely honed pop sensibility than most of the artists in the chiptune scene and b) a fantastic female vocalist (who I have compared stylistically to Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs). The diversity and depth of the chiptune scene is unbelievable, as is the talent of many of the artists who occupy it. I have forever loved so-called 'chiptune' music, where synthesized melodies and/or beats are produced by antiquated sound chips, often including those beeps and blips produced by old videogame consoles. ( Pitchfork rundown, Torontoist follow up)
#PETE DROGE GOING WHICHEVER WAY THE WIND BLOWS LYRICS MOVIE#
I don't understand being OK with that, even if it's about something as stupid as a movie about arcade games. But in the end, the filmmakers still know that they lied about something which is currently making their careers. The actual story probably wouldn't have been as entertaining. Yet are now seen as villains or idiots as far as the outside world is concerned (again, the 'documentary' style of filmmaking lending credence and authority where there should be none).
In order to make it as funny and easy to follow as it is, they made shit up, altered timelines and sold out more than a few people who have a genuine love for that little world. Funny, well-made documentary film that offers a glimpse into the little world of retro gaming high score nutjobs. A 'true' film might have had fewer grabby moments and might have been more difficult to put together. Consistently doctors footage, timelines and facts to make for a easier soundbite and story. Makes documentaries, creating the expectation that what viewers see will be essentially true. I don't think there's much that I hate more than people who lie because it is profitable. Listening to lots of Girl Talk, and both listening to and reading about Crystal Castles lately has had my mind on sampling and creativity in music.īut the larger issue, one that leaves me sitting here with palpable frustration over stupid human beings.
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