The Mentalists Take On "Kids" by MGMT
Marissa Brassfield — March 3, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: thementalists & i.gizmodo
The Mentalists are a London girl group who have covered one of my favorite songs from last winter, "Kids" by MGMT, using their iPhones and iPods running apps they downloaded from the iPhone app store.
If you're unfamiliar with MGMT's "Kids," I've included it below. The Mentalists' http://www.trendhunter.com/submit-newcover is pretty solid. The ladies used DigiDrummer Lite, miniSynth, Retro Synth, and Ocarina for their cover. Again, I'm biased because I already like the song, but compare The Mentalists' version above to the original MGMT track below and tell me what you think in the comments!
If you're unfamiliar with MGMT's "Kids," I've included it below. The Mentalists' http://www.trendhunter.com/submit-newcover is pretty solid. The ladies used DigiDrummer Lite, miniSynth, Retro Synth, and Ocarina for their cover. Again, I'm biased because I already like the song, but compare The Mentalists' version above to the original MGMT track below and tell me what you think in the comments!
Trend Themes
1. Iphone App-covered Songs - The trend of using iPhone apps to cover popular songs, allowing for new and unique interpretations of the music.
2. Digital Instrumentation - The trend of using digital instruments and apps to create music, bringing innovation to the music industry and opening up new possibilities for artists.
3. Crowdsourced Music Production - The trend of involving audiences and fans through technology in the creation of music, disrupting traditional music production methods and fostering a stronger connection between artists and their listeners.
Industry Implications
1. Music - The music industry has the opportunity to embrace digital instruments and crowdsourced music production, allowing for new forms of expression and collaboration among artists and their audience.
2. Technology - The technology industry can continue to innovate by creating new and advanced music apps and digital instruments, catering to the growing demand for unique musical experiences.
3. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can leverage the trend of iPhone app-covered songs to create engaging content and performances that resonate with a digitally-savvy audience.
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