Kyle Patrick ~ Go For Gold:
Kyle Patrick, of The Click Five fame, has been working on side project solo music for a while now. So I am chagrined that this is the first time I've come across his non-Click Five tunes but what a doozy to start with :) Go For Gold is a peppy, punchy, pop-dance song with a propulsive beat, uplifting, inspirational lyrics, a truly confident and likeable vocal performance (free from studio magic - it lets Kyle's voice soar amidst the rave-esque instrumentation) and a chorus that is so addictive, it consumes everything in it's wake. What really works for this song is that Kyle imbues it with a sense of passion and enthusiasm that is tempered well with the rhythm & pace of the tune; thus, it never becomes cheesy or over the top - it remains a exhilarating, motivating piece of music that leaves you feeling all sorts of good once it's over. And here's what is going on in the video (do be sure to check out the 3D version!!)...
- Kyle arrives on floor C. Or sublevel C. I don't really think this is that important. What is important is the lift/elevator door opening to reveal Kyle with amazing pop star hair and a natty blue suit. Those Click Five boys always did know how to dress...
- He struts off down the corridors with a bounce in his step. As he taps his chest to sing "the child is on our side", one notices he is wearing quite a lot of rings. I choose to think these represent the olympic rings because I like a bit of symmetry...
- I do like the way he literally shimmies around the corners and then takes a short but sweet ride on the clothes hanger rail. I'm so going to try this at home tonight...
- Ooo it's the chorus and Kyle has leaped onto a table and is having a rather exuberant dance. It does sort of make you want to join in, which now means I'm frugging around the office like a loon on loon tablets... I do like a dance routine, I do.
- (What's more important here is Kyle's brilliant footwear. Prepare to be dazzled).
- At 1m05, to match the lyrics, he falls onto a waiting masseuse table. Doesn't even flinch. That is commitment to the art. I hope the mattress was soft...
- Picking himself up, the trooper, he gives himself a motivational speech in the mirror. It seems to be working. The boy has more pep than the energizer bunny!
- He then literally takes a shot of booze as he sings about "take a shot in the dark". He doesn't even do grimace face as the malty liquor coats his throat. Hardocre!
- Once again, as the second chorus hits, young Kyle throws his all into his enthusiastic bopping about. His dancing certainly isn't going to put Diversity out of a job, but it's infectious and brings a smile to your face. Plus how he isn't out of breath and panting on the floor at this point amazes me.
- (Does anyone else think at this point that he would make an ideal first american Doctor Who??!)
- Photo shoot middle 8 while those convivial "whoa whoa whoas" play out, then he goes into full on helicopter spin mode. You'll make yourself sick, fella!
- Mercifully you will be pleased to learn that Kyle is not sick and indeed finds it in him to shake his money maker a while longer before leaving the studio.
- Out in the hall, Kyle tucks himself in (all that dancing makes one a scruffy bugger) and runs off to greet his cheering public. An utter delight :)
- Pet Shop Boys ~ Winner: For some reason, there hasn't been an outpouring of love for this song. I find it really charming. It's a more gentle pop song of theirs, with some joyous uplifting lyrics and a chorus that washes over you like warming waves tickling at your feet. It's a real understated, rewarding treat.
- Mika ~ Celebrate: My favourite song for a few weeks now and, much like the Pet Shop Boys, not as boombastic as some of his more recent singles. All the better for it too - let the good times roll and shine through with this rousing anthem :)
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