CatPeople (band)

[Zaqarbal]

Does anyone know CatPeople? A band from Vigo and Barcelona (Spain), but they sing in English. Too similar to Interpol, I think. Anyway, despite this lack of originality, I think they have some nice songs. At least, these three:

In Silence:

Sister:

(I wonder who is that awesome "sister" )

Radio:

(that end is almost a plagiarism of U2, but I like it, anyway)

[VEGANGELICA]

Originally Posted by Zaqarbal

Does anyone know CatPeople? A band from Vigo and Barcelona (Spain), but they sing in English. Too similar to Interpol, I think. Anyway, despite this lack of originality, I think they have some nice songs. At least, these three: ...

I had never heard of CatPeople before you mentioned them. I especially liked the first song, "In Silence"...although not so much for the song but for the cool video, which was fascinating in a gruesome way, just like real boxing. Have you seen the movie "Million Dollar Baby?" The video reminded me of it.

I also liked the "Radio" song about what bands will do and how they need to be perceived to be commercial successes. I liked the part where the drummer is shown by day to be some lowly document stamper, and one of the judges deems the band to be "wild" after she has fantasies about a player. The song is intentionally ironic, since the band appears to be trying to make a commercial hit by condemning the whole superficial process by which songs and groups become popular.

I agree CatPeople's music doesn't seem very original, especially since after listening to the three songs and waiting 10 minutes the only musical part I can remember is the last song in which they sing about "radio" and "sell my life." But I liked all their videos paired with the songs.

And yes, that sister is pretty awesome, I admit. GAA! I'm not immune to the cheap use of sexuality in videos!

[Zaqarbal]

Originally Posted by VEGANGELICA

I had never heard of CatPeople before you mentioned them. I especially liked the first song, "In Silence"...although not so much for the song but for the cool video, which was fascinating in a gruesome way, just like real boxing. Have you seen the movie "Million Dollar Baby?" The video reminded me of it.

Yes! In fact, Clint Eastwood is one of my favorite film directors. It wouldn't be strange an influence from that movie. CatPeople's clips are made by Tania Verduzco, a Mexican short-film director. I recently watched a YouTube video where she said her work is very influenced by cinema.

Originally Posted by VEGANGELICA

I also liked the "Radio" song about what bands will do and how they need to be perceived to be commercial successes. I liked the part where the drummer is shown by day to be some lowly document stamper, and one of the judges deems the band to be "wild" after she has fantasies about a player. The song is intentionally ironic, since the band appears to be trying to make a commercial hit by condemning the whole superficial process by which songs and groups become popular.

Yes, that sort of "Indie pose" has become frequent lately. It's The Rebel Sell.

Originally Posted by VEGANGELICA

I agree CatPeople's music doesn't seem very original, especially since after listening to the three songs and waiting 10 minutes the only musical part I can remember is the last song in which they sing about "radio" and "sell my life." But I liked all their videos paired with the songs.

Perhaps that Radio's end reminds you of Bono's voice in some U2's song (that's what happens to me). IMO Mexican Life and Pretty Things are their catchiest songs:

And Behind is the most moving (together with Myst). And Tanya Is In My Bed has an 80's electropop style:

Originally Posted by VEGANGELICA

And yes, that sister is pretty awesome, I admit. GAA! I'm not immune to the cheap use of sexuality in videos!

I guess that's what Verduzco wanted to attain. A stunning pin-up girl and five handsome hipster-like young musicians. So there's eroticism for everybody.