Saturday, March 16, 2013Hello Everyone...
Apparently there was a new dance remix of Istanbul (Not Constantinople) that came out last year. I didn't like it. I heard it on the radio and couldn't put my finger on it, what I didn't like. It was probably the over-thumping of the bass to get that club vibe...but mostly it was because it stomped on my childhood nostalgia.
There was a cartoon show I watched daily called Tiny Toons, and once in a while they would have music videos. They Might Be Giants made a few, including this tune with their signature sound. It was a perfect combination of their unique approach, playful visuals, and my five-year-old self loving the middle eastern sounds.I know it's an old song
with many iterations, but this is my favorite.
In honor of my childhood, here's the original Tiny Toons video!
-Khalil
k.ali@gophercentral.com--------------------They Might Be Giants - Istanbul (Not Constantinople)From the classic Tiny Toons television show, here's the classic tune.
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