Finally, the rumored (though basically expected) Maccabeats Purim song/video is here:
Update: Without any overt explanation, The Maccabeats were "beaten to the punch" by a group in Israel called "The Fountainheads," who released their own video called "Raise Your Mask" (caution: Kol Isha and women dancing in pants) also based on the secular song by Pink which is called "Raise Your Glass."
This happened coincidentally last time with "Candlelight" as well. While that was seemingly mere chance, this time it would seem something else is going on. As a high school friend once told me, "Always suspect the conspiracy!" The question is, who tipped off/leaked to who? Is there a Macca-mole?
Regardless, I still think the Maccabeats version is definitely of a higher quality in music, sound and video quality, and overall cuteness. It sounds far catchier, but that might be just me. The Fountainheads have a 15,000+ hit lead over the Maccabeats (between two posted versions of their video). How long will it take for the Maccabeats to catch up and surpass them?
My guess: not long.
It is beyond me why people are so 'gaga ' over them. Candlelight was OK, but this one is pretty bad!
ReplyDeleteI have to beg to differ on both accounts. Both are quite catchy, perhaps "Candlelight" a bit more. I fail to see what's so "bad" about it.
ReplyDeleteThe Fountainheads video is so much more action packed and full of energy. I also think their musical arrangement is more creative and melodic.
ReplyDeleteOne thing that annoys me right at the beginning is at second 16 the curl on the guys forehead. Little things like that drive me nuts!
ReplyDeleteProf - he's dressed as Elvis, so why doesn't the curl fit?
ReplyDeleteIt technically does. I just find the whole thing quite gay. The fountainheads did a much better job.
ReplyDeleteSaying that you feel the Fountainheads did a better job is fine, but I fail to see why the video can be called "gay," whether you meant literally homosexual or in the offensive derogatory term, which isn't really appreciated by anyone.
ReplyDeleteI mean it quite literally. I know that they obviously arent, its just the way they are singing.
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