I have begun to question whether Manhattan is the center of the universe. In honor of my 20th year here in NYC, I wanted to explore the phenomenon of modern urban flight. Gotham City has always been a revolving door. Especially for young artistically inclined folks on a budget. The realities of making it big in this town can have a soul-crushing effect on the strongest of spirits. NYC is like a seductive mistress, it bats its eyelashes towards you and whispers "come hither". However, the drama and the drudgery of everyday existence can make a grown man cry sometimes. But when I read the latest real estate trend of NYC refugees moving to Buffalo, I was taken aback. Insert "shuffle off to" joke here. Although I do feel the need to flee from this concrete jungle once a week, I can not imagine moving to The Queen City. The primary motivating factor must be the outrageous high cost of living, right? But I suspect something else is in play here. There are plenty of affordable pockets of our fair town if you are a savvy client. I would say: this is a disillusionment with the dream. Never in history has a village been pimped out like NYC. Manhattan has been marketed with all the subtlety of a jackhammer. When you arrive, you are psyched to conquer the gridlock and make your mark in the Big Apple. But the flip side to your perfect plan is that this city is filled with devious distractions. It makes sense that the more adventures you have, the less you will accomplish. So you either find yourself having a ball with nothing to show for it. Or you succeed in your endeavor, but you are left with a hallow victory. Either way, you are likely to become a bitter bitch if you remain. I recall my first boss was in danger of losing her brownstone and she was forced to relocate to an alternate location. I remember her telling me she couldn't afford to do all the things she originally moved here to experience. But perhaps she was just burnt out from racing with the rats on a daily basis. Having said that, I'm a sucker for this metropolis, and I have no plans to join the mass exodus anytime soon. When I lived in Brooklyn Heights, I used to stand on the promenade and imagine that my problems were across the river. It was a mentally effective trick. And the view from the boardwalk was breathtaking. Perhaps, you can escape the brain drain without packing your bags and heading for the sticks. Never underestimate the power of denial. Or the impossible beauty of our skyline. There is a rumor that A-ha were asked to sing this song after the 9/11 attacks. However, they had just been back together for a year and they didn't want to use the terror tragedy as a spring board to succeed in the U.S. again. If only Rudy Giuliani could show such admirable restraint. America's Mayor has been dining out on our darkest of days forever. But don't get me started! Also: this single was released on my 19th birthday.

We used to gather around the TV for Friday Night Videos, and MTV was born to house these videos, all day, all the time. Videos were the new mini-movie--a mini storyline set to a popular song. I guess we still have videos, but we don't flock to them like we used to. We do still have the best hair, though!

Enjoy.

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Danny Wilson, "Mary's Prayer"

Alan Parsons Project, "Don't Answer Me"

A-Ha, "Take on Me"

me: “A-ha!...Yeah!…I’m so good!”

The School Girl: ”Are you having sex over there or something?”

In actuality no sex was being had by any party, I was just naming the band (A-Ha), getting excited at my proficiency of recognition in regards to pop music (Yeah!) and then letting the world, in this case only my wife, know how great I am at this supposed skill (I’m so good!).

I guess in the future I should be more articulate.

Pois é, como todos já devem saber: "Hoje é dia de Top 5!".

Sejam sinceros. Quem nunca saiu correndo (dando soquinhos no ar) ao ouvir Gonna Fly Now? Ou (para as mulheres) saiu dançando ao som de Flashdance? Há músicas que, por algum motivo obscuro, nos contagiam com a sua empolgação. E, hoje, eu irei listar as músicas mais empolgantes (na minha concepção).

Então, vamos deixar as enrolações de lado, e ir direto para o que, realmente, interessa:

1. Artista: Bill Conti
   Música: Gonna Fly Now
   Opinião(ões): Para aqueles que não sabem, esta música faz parte da trilha sonora da antologia Rocky. Lembram-se da música que toca durante os treinos (do Garanhão Italiano)? Essa é a música mais empolgante de todas. Creio que, ninguém discorda disso, né (rs)?
2. Artista: Irene Cara
   Música: Flashdance...What a Feeling
   Opinião(ões): Não sei se é porque eu sou muito saudosista, mas os anos 80 (para mim) é uma época repleta de músicas empolgantes. Esta música inspirou até um comercial de aspirador de pó.
3. Artista: Europe
   Música: The Final Countdown
   Opinião(ões): Uma das músicas mais famosas dos anos 80. E, também, uma das mais empolgantes. Não podia faltar esta música na lista.
4. Artista: Bill Conti
   Música: Going the Distance
   Opinião(ões): Pois é, mais uma música da trilha sonora de Rocky. Aliás, acho que daria para fazer um Top 5 (de Músicas Empolgantes) só com as trilhas sonoras desta antologia.
5. Artista: A-Ha
   Música: You Are the One
   Opinião(ões): Não adianta, eu não consigo fugir da saudosa década de 80 (rs). Esta é uma das melhores (e mais empolgantes) músicas do A-Ha.

E, para não perder o costume, segue um trecho do filme Rocky Balboa (com a grande campeã):

in primul rand this one

si apoi acesta:

OUÇA

Parece que a década de oitenta continua fascinando os novos artistas. Um exemplo é a dupla de Rappers Zo! And Tigallo que regravaram sucessos "Take on me" do A-Ha e "Africa" do Toto.

BEZZI

Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax (Don't Do It)

culture club -  karma chameleon

El videoclip es muy bueno, bizarro, seguro que muchos habréis visto la versión de Padre de Familia. Aqui la puedes ver. (A partir del minuto 1:50)

Disfrutenla:

A-Ha. Take On Me

Aqui podeís ver la letra.

Buffetlibre has hit us again with this amazing flashback mixtape! The tracklist has 80's originals, some of the covers of the Rewind Project and some new remixes/covers.

You can download here for free!!

Tracklist:
1. Buffetlibre Theme
2. Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
3. CFCF - Big Love (Fleetwood Mac cover) (Rewind new song)
4. Animotion - Obsession
5. Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is a Place On Earth (Hidden Cat remix) (Rewind)
6. Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind
7. Mr. Mister - Broken Wings (Hostage remix) (Rewind new song)
8. Communards - Don’t Leave Me This Way
9. Anoraak - Talking In Your Sleep (The Romantics cover) (Rewind)
10. Camouflage - Love Is A Shield
11. Madonna - Into The Groove (Sidechains remix)  (Rewind)
12. No Name - Fashion
13. A Ha - Hunting High And Low (Louis La Roche remix)  (Rewind)
14. New Order - Bizarre Love Triangle
15. Moulinex - Come On Closer (Pineapples cover)  (Rewind)
16. Mr. Flagio - Take A Chance
17. Marietta - Destination Unknown (CSK OK remix)  (Rewind)
18. Klapto - Queen Of The Night
19. Roger Troutman - Do It Roger (Xinobi remix)  (Rewind)
20. Secret Services - Flash In The Night

Oh, yes... the Dj's are also touring... in Europe, course...