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Saint Motel Music Video: Dear Dictator (Sam Sparro remix)
The Sam Sparro remix of Saint Motel’s “Dear Dictator” was definitely one of the tunes I played when I was djing at Spaceland for the first time the other week. I tend to play a lot of local artists in the first place so when there’s a rad remix, I take any opportunity I can to share a reworking of this music with others.
As I previously mentioned, Los Angeles-based band Saint Motel is an unstoppable force as they direct all their own music videos (all of them went to school for film) and continue to use high technology for their live shows. They were even the first to release an EP on iTunes that had a video for each song. However, this new video which is for the Sam Sparro remix is lavish compared to the ones of “For Play.” Just as you think there’s about to be a throw down, a dance off happens instead. Lead vocalist, A/J Jackson, has really outdone himself by directing this one. Guest appearances include Sam Sparro, of course, Har Mar Superstar and So You Think You Can Dance winner, Mona Berstrom.
Check it out below and also grab a Love Grenades track which also has Sam Sparro’s golden touch on it.
Saint Motel: Dear Dictator (Sam Sparro Remix)
The indie rock outfit who go by the name of Saint Motel has had a pretty good year with the successful release of their EP, “ForPlay,” which contains six tracks and six music videos to go along with each song. Not only do they remind me of the younger days of Weezer but this four-piece has so much charm it’s no wonder people get into a frenzy during their live shows.
Sam Sparro, is also a well-known name in the indie world but comes from the other side of the musical spectrum with his electronic arrangements. As a visionary who has helped out other LA artists such as Love Grenades, he’s now put his golden touch on Saint Motel’s song, “Dear Dictator” which made my Top 50 Songs of 2009 list.
You can grab it over at RCRD LBL or just get it from the widget below after you take a listen.
