The Mixxion

[commonpeople1]

The day has finally arrived: an X Factor (ex)contestant released a cover of a goth song!

It's surprisingly OK. What next Rhydian? NIN? Alien Sex Fiend? For those 99% of you that don't know, this is a cover of the 90s goth classic "Tower of Strength" by The Mission UK:

I was in high school at the time and I remember recording this video from MTV onto one of my many VHS compilation tapes. It probably sat alongside something by the Cocteau Twins and The Smiths. I never bought any of their CDs, mind. Nor have I ever been to Whitby.

No songs are sacred or off limits.

I dedicate this post to inbetween_girl

Comments

[fj.livejournal.com]

Good lord, he turned it into some early-Marillion irish-jig anthem

[fj.livejournal.com]

Totally needs more Black Diva in the background vocals. In fact, the only way this song will survive is by being remixed into a hard trance anthem.

[commonpeople.livejournal.com]

Oh yes!

[tashaa.livejournal.com]

*fear*

[idioticpoet.livejournal.com]

to this day, they remain a band I'd really like to see perform live...

also, I really like their song "Hymn (For America)" on Children.

[commonpeople.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't mind seeing them live either, despite knowing just a few songs. I like that rockin' goth sound in a gig.

[idioticpoet.livejournal.com]

honestly, i generally prefer my first exposure to bands I either don't know (or know little about) to be a live performance....especially nowadays with all the studio trickery.

[petercampbell.livejournal.com]

I couldn't quite bring myself to play the Rhydian clip. It's quite a logical move though, since both opera and goth rock emphasise absurdly heightened emotions and aren't afraid to appear ludicrous. Either that or it's an act of sheer desperation.

[commonpeople.livejournal.com]

I never thought of that comparison between goth and opera, but you are right!