"Lisztomania" by Phoenix was arguably the most meaningful song of 2009 if you didn't 'get' Animal Collective / "My Girls." The song has a massive 'crossover appeal', and continues to move mad units on iTunes and Best Buys all around the world. In this video, an innercity chorus sings the song in a meaningful fashion, looking to inspire 'hope'

It seems like we can assume that all of these children come from difficult life situations, and are using music to 'escape' temporarily from their despair / status frustration. U can see by their over-gesticulation that they either truly 'get' the message of the song, or their teacher has convinced them that they will all get record deals if they sing with their hearts.

Is Phoenix no longer an 'indie' band?
Are they finally the 'pop' band that indie purists always though they should be?

This childrens choir has 'mad connections' to the mainstream indie industry, since they once collaborated with Passion Pit / were hired as the backup children's choir on their album.

Are children's choirs the future of indie music?
Will Justice's "D.A.N.C.E." always be the best utilization of a children's choir?
Does Phoenix's Lisztomania make u feel like u can achieve anything?
Were "1901" and "Lisztomania" both critically overrated since the lyrics 'don't really mean anything'?
Should I 'teach for America' and bring innercity/poor kids a taste of relevant alt culture?

Phoenix

Buzzband

Phoenix is a French pop band that has been around for a decade but went rlly mainstream after their album "Wolfgang Amadeus" was s0 p0ppy that no1 could h8 it.

Lists: mindie (mainstream indie), French, 2k9 buzzbands

Read more>>>>