Pet Shop Boys - Love etc. art review

I find this video quite fascinating a definite change from their other videos where they are actually animated, The way it started off with a row of hearts with he word "Love" on the ribbon and having daggers/swords puncturing the heart, kind of reminded me of "Tainted Love" a little bit and then seeing skulls being held in a manner like that made me wonder if it's symbolic type of art or just odd, but that's what I like about this video. It reminds me of a video game type feel to it, only thing needed was a score between Neil and Chris or a Player 1 or a Player 2. Kind of like Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Californication" video where you have the band members in a video game during the video and have score numbers, If I'm not mistaken, then again the animation is very different from this video. This video I find eccentric because of having a mix of black and white with color. Symbolism I would say when parts of the lyrics is coming to life as in seeing love (heart), luck (four leaf clover) something like that. This video actually also remind me of the artist Banksy, he's known to do graffiti art but not exactly as graffiti like tagging but more of dark humor with stenciling. And "Love Etc" definitely have some kind of dark humor, but it contrasts because it's sending a message "You need Love" and "Too much of everything and anything is never enough" I have to agree especially in a world we live in today. I really like the usage of having a pac-man in there, it was like a sadistic one because of having little teeth like a shark would have. To me that symbolizes how money and evil can eat up on people and with all that fails, choose love! This music video I think have a basic vibe, something straight to the point not something complex where someone need to spend several hours to comprehend. So overall, this is good video and it absolutely sends out an excellent reminder for people: money is only temporary but love is forever that's why you need it.


Here's a Banksy piece, this reminds me of the part in "Love, Etc"where you see couples kissing from straight to gay.

Cicero - Say Hello, Wave Goodbye (Italian Mama Mix)

 I came across something very fascinating, I heard Pet Shop Boys produced Cicero at Spaghetti Records. It's funny that even this had Something Soft Cell related in a way. A mix version of a Soft Cell song, although there isn't no real lyrics on this version. My mobile phone is limited so if there's an actual version of him singing it, then that's Fantastic! Anyway, this is only more like a vocalization of the song really, basically hearing "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" and then a female's voice vocalizing throughout this piece. I thought the cover image was pretty neat too, especially using opposite colors from the color wheel! And silhouettes of people signifying movement say hello, wave goodbye. I know some people want to keep knocking Soft Cell as a throw away pop band, but it won't happen considering a lot of artists using their material such as this. Even A-ha covered the song which I'll post soon, I just thought I share this, this doesn't have the same feel as Soft Cell, It's more of a feel like when you drive at night out of town somewhere in a digital dream.
Come to find out, he did cover this song, will update when I find it!



P.s. I don't know that much about Cicero, I'm still checking his music out.

My Soft Cell/Marc Almond collection as of now

If I had my other CDs that I messed up and misplaced, I think my collection would be a bit bigger but no worries, when I see good deals, I'll be back!

My PSB collection updated officially at the moment

Since Release just came in the mail, I thought to just update what I have as of now. I seriously can't get over the deals I have been getting lately. I'm Slowly getting there though, I need to update my list again for my new arrivals. Trust me, Pet Shop Boys, and Soft Cell aren't the only bands I listen to, I still go on YouTube and listen to other artists as well, since I have no iPod. No worries though, its all good! Now onwards to my Soft Cell/Marc Almond updated collection

Another collection update!

Pet shop Boys Vs. America came in couple days ago; since two more of my packages came, I thought to post them! Upcoming art reviews in the next few weeks, if homework doesn't overpower me.

It's In Search of Pleasure Palace and Joy Division Under Review! I know I mentioned that I would wait to finish the first round of books but after seeing the prices were going up, I just thought just buy it now. It kind of enlightened my mood after a couple of days. Once Release comes in, I'll take a photo of what my collection is as of now. I'm really excited of how my little collection is growing and everyone is different so, I'm grateful for it!

Seriously, if you haven't noticed some good deals on Amazon, you're seriously crazy!