From time to time, Madonna surprises me. Of course, I expect a certain level of shock and awe from Madge; most everyone does, by this point. But this is different. This, I think, was not specifically engineered for controversy, and, in fact, it is not inherently controversial, which is something of a relief. It is surprising, nonetheless, and maybe in the best way possible.
I recently picked up a copy of the Sticky and Sweet Tour CD/DVD set. Although I have yet to view the entirety of the concert footage, I have listened to most of the songs on the CD, many of them twice through so far. The standout track, in my opinion, is "La Isla Bonita 2008."
Madonna is a big fan of this song of hers. She's performed it on three of her last four tours. And, as one can tell from the live footage, it is often the most joyful part of the show. This time is absolutely no exception. In fact, it may be even more effervescent than the others. Maybe that's because Madonna was on top of the world, having broken her own record for highest-grossing concert tour during the course of Sticky and Sweet. But I think that it has more to do with her guest musicians, the Roma (Gypsy) group known as the Kolpakov Trio.
These guys are completely ridiculous, in the sense that they are thoroughly fascinating and wonderful, and, damn, do they know how to play their instruments. They are clearly excited to be performing--not necessarily with Madonna, just on a general level--and Madonna is clearly happy to have them by her side. Of course, the mixture of the Spanish-influenced "La Isla Bonita" and traditional music from the Trio is, to say the least, incongrous, but it is also an absolute delight. Check it out if you can, even if you only manage to listen but miss out on the footage; this is definitely what I would call a summertime song.
Listen to a 30-second clip of the song on Madonna.com.
-Cate-
I recently picked up a copy of the Sticky and Sweet Tour CD/DVD set. Although I have yet to view the entirety of the concert footage, I have listened to most of the songs on the CD, many of them twice through so far. The standout track, in my opinion, is "La Isla Bonita 2008."
Madonna is a big fan of this song of hers. She's performed it on three of her last four tours. And, as one can tell from the live footage, it is often the most joyful part of the show. This time is absolutely no exception. In fact, it may be even more effervescent than the others. Maybe that's because Madonna was on top of the world, having broken her own record for highest-grossing concert tour during the course of Sticky and Sweet. But I think that it has more to do with her guest musicians, the Roma (Gypsy) group known as the Kolpakov Trio.
These guys are completely ridiculous, in the sense that they are thoroughly fascinating and wonderful, and, damn, do they know how to play their instruments. They are clearly excited to be performing--not necessarily with Madonna, just on a general level--and Madonna is clearly happy to have them by her side. Of course, the mixture of the Spanish-influenced "La Isla Bonita" and traditional music from the Trio is, to say the least, incongrous, but it is also an absolute delight. Check it out if you can, even if you only manage to listen but miss out on the footage; this is definitely what I would call a summertime song.
Listen to a 30-second clip of the song on Madonna.com.
-Cate-
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