Friday, June 29, 2007

Top 5 International Smashes!

The Paris Combo looking internationally-intimidating

Rose, past KGB webcast guest, present music afficianado, and rabid KGB fan, is currently in Italy and has been taking in the local music scene (right, Rose?). Well, at least she has her mind on International music and put in the call for a Top 5 Internatioal Smashes. I'm happy to oblige. There are plenty of non-US (and let's say non-UK) groups out there that have had great popularity in their own countries and here in the States and have put out great music. You may also notice that we have plenty of International visitors to the KGB site everyday (thanks for stopping by!). So, let's broaden our horizons, reach into other cultures that have rich music traditions, and pull out a few gems. I'd love to hear em. Furthermore, I'm planning an International music webcast in the next few months and need some more education.


So, everybody now, give me your:


Top 5 International Smashes!


AG

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

Well, maybe this one's a little more difficult than expected. I'll get it started with a few of my favorites:

1. Eumir Deodato - Also Sprach Zarathustra: A Brazilian masterminded this supremely funky version of the classic score.

2. Paris Combo - Fibre de Verre: Fantastic French jazz number.

3. John Butler Trio - Betterman: Aussie Rockers

4. Mulatu Astatke - Yegelle Tezeta: This Ethiopian is the father of Ethio-jazz and puts together some great stuff. I found this guy on the Broken Flowers soundtrack.

5. Jorge Ben - Camisa 10 de Gavea: Another Brazilian pushing out some funk and rock.

Anonymous said...

1. Nena - 99 Luftballons ( from "99 ..."): greatest non-English pop song ever.

2. Carla Bruni - Toi du Moi (from "Quelqu'un M'a Dit"): something like the french version of Jack Johnson, Bruni was a international supermodel until she decided to take up singing/songwriting, and proved surprisingly good at it. This whole cd is great.

3. Helena - Je T'Aime Salaud (from "Nee dans la Nature): more playful than Bruni; listen for the reference to John Wayne.

4. Rammstein - Du Hast (from "Sehnsucht"): doing what the Germans do best: die Angst.

5. Planxty - Follow Me up to Carlow (from "Planxty"): since Aren chose an Australian song, I'm taking this one from the Republic of Ireland. Like so many half-drunken Irish folk songs, it's about kicking English asses. Think "Braveheart" in 2:21.

- I'm G

Anonymous said...

There's nothing quite like getting home from vacation only to find a brand new Top 5 awaiting you....

1. Ace of Base - The Sign: I had to start this off with the Swedish pop sensation Ace of Base. "I saw the sign...it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign." HA, now its going to be in your head the rest of the day.

2. Baha Men - Who Let the Dogs Out?: Bahamian folk group's critically acclaimed debut, which asks the time honored question, "Hey, who let the dogs out?" A question that to this day, to my knowledge, remains unanswered.

3. Menudo - Fuego: Boy-band pop juggernaut often mistaken for originating from Mexico. They actually hail from the American territory Puerto Rico, technically making them invalid for this list....but I'm going to go ahead and cheat and leave them here. They're just so deserving.

4. Chris Gaines - Maybe: Australian rocker that resembled a young Garth Brooks. He put out a number of classic anthems, this one coming prior to his serious car accident in 1992.

5. Nickelback - How You Remind Me: Had to finish off with our brothers to the North, the Canadian group Nickelback. In all seriousness, I'm very surprised this group hasn't won a Grammy yet. I guess it just goes to show the ineptitude of the Grammy selection process. Oh well, they can't ignore greatness for too long. Its only a matter of time before Chad Kroeger and company get what they're due.

Anonymous said...

Isn't using a Canadian band cheating? Can we get this "ryan" person kicked off the list, haha. Oh, I mean, good songs Ryan! Well done! :)

Anonymous said...

Since I made the suggestion, am in an international location, and am a "rabid" kgb fan, here are my top 5 (in no particular order):

1. Sognando la California- Dik Dik- Yes, that is right California Dreamin' redone by an Italian group. Who knew that Italians dream of California? They also have a lovely remake of White Shade of Pale.

2. Men at Work- Land Down Under- Sorry Aren, but you know I love this song, and it is international!

3. Monymusk Lads- Old Blind Dogs- A fun Scottish song. It reminds me of the good ol' days when I used to "bring it on" at the Irish dancing competitions.

4. Nisida- Edoardo Bennato- My boss here in Italy introduced us to this guy. He apparently writes a lot of political songs (especially making fun of the US). I can't really sing along, but a lot of them are fun to listen to.

5. La Bamba- Ritchie Valens- You might laugh, but it was the first Latin rock song to become a hit, making Ritchie the father of the Spanish rock and roll movement (according to his wikipedia article). Not many people can say they have done such, eh?

Ciao!

Anonymous said...

Actually Rose, I believe the specifications were non-US and non-UK, NOT non-North American.

Anyway, I guess I should add a real list up here soon. Don't want people getting the idea that I really enjoy Nickelback....(nervous laughter)......

Anonymous said...

Rose - Should Richie Valens count since he was American? I say no. If you are going to harass people for picking Canadians, I think you should be harassed as well.

1. Bjork - Human Behavior...so I love Bjork and I am not apologizing for it. I picked this one b/c it's an oldie but a goodie.

2. Seu Jorge - Ziggy Stardust. I know this guy (Brazilian) has actual for real albums, but I really enjoy his David Bowie covers from the Life Aquatic soundtrack. Something about the songs being acoustic and in Portuguese makes them sound so pretty.

3. Tegan and Sarah - I Know I Know I Know. These ladies are Canadian twins (they say "eh" and "aboot" a lot more than regular twins). This is a good poppy song w/ a bit of an 80s sound to it.

4. The Hives - Hate to Say I Told You So. Swedish band that probably everyone knows. I really like this song and most of the other songs on this album (Veni Vidi Vicious), altho that's because most of the songs sound pretty much the same. Also the singer's name is "Howlin" Pelle Almqvist which is funny to me.

5. The Cardigans - Lovefool. Another Swedish band. I just really liked this song in high school b/c I am a girl.

Anonymous said...

Good songs Kristen!

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Cori said...

OK... so I'm not big on "international" music but I'll search my library and see what I come up with.

1. Dik Dik- "Sognando la California" because I'm in Italy and I dream of California. The Italians apparently do too because whenever someone asks us where in America we are from and we say California, they seem really impressed. Plus the band is called Dik Dik- enough said.

2. Jet- "Are you gonna be my girl" I love this band and when this song comes on in the bar, I can't help singing along and dancing like a fool. I also got to see this band at the Arlington in Santa Barbara and they were fun live.

3. ACDC- "You shook me all night long" Maybe I have a thing for Australian bands or maybe I just like listening to English songs but this still counts.

For the last two I had to refer to the website http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_artists-int.html. Sorry I'm not more cultured- apparently 1 1/2 months in Italy is not enough.

4. INXS- "Pretty Vegas" This is the song that came out of the TV show Rockstar: INXS and say what you will about reality TV but the whole album these guys put out was really good. The old INXS was good too, but the new singer is hot (in a messed up teeth kind of way) so I went with his song. Funny how it's another Australian band.

5. Carlos Santana- "Black Magic Woman" Finally a Mexican makes the list. Possibly this shouldn't count either because Mexico is practically part of California but oh well. I like this song and it's a regular on my classic rock stations.

The end. This is my favorite part of this website. You guys should post a myspace bulletin when there's a new one so I don't have to wait for Rose to tell me.

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Excellent idea Cori. We need to get the Top 5s to the masses!

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1000 orgasms -
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ann angel -
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bi curiosity -
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