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| Let us first be friends DV - 3 min 24 sec - Berlin - 2006 - english from the series basic karaoke Actors: Angélica Chio and Erick Meyenberg Original music "Oh dem Golden Slippers" by James A. Bland (1879) Arranged by Gonzalo Ortega Vocals: Blàn Ryan and Thomas Starke Guitars: Gonzalo Ortega Bass: Thomas Starke Speech: Ben Heath Spanish version: Alguien con quien compartir German version: By Kerzenschimmer und Sonnenschein [EN] A woman and a man, which images can only be seen in fragmentary or fugacious form, walk in the city each one in search of the other one. In background a man/woman duet sings a bluegrass song. The lyrics are based on online adds published by women and men looking for partner. The target is to establish a game between identitity and anonymity, which questions the personal expectations of men and woman in present society, as well as highlights the common uses of language through the historical relation between love and song. [DE] Eine Frau und ein Mann, welche Gestalten nur flüchtend teilweise sichtbar sind, wandern allein in der Stadt, jeder auf der Suche nach den anderen. Im Hintergrund ein Mann/Frau Duett singt einen Bluegrass Song. Der Text zum Song basiert auf Online-Kontaktanzeigen von Frauen und Männer, die Partner suchen. Der Ziel ist ein Spiel zwischen Identität und Anonymität darszutellen, das die persönliche Erwartungen von Männer und Frauen in gegenwartiger Gesellschaft in Frage stellt und den Alltagsgebrauch der Sprache durch die historische Beziehung zwischen Liebe und Lied deutlich macht. [ES] Un hombre y una mujer, cuyas imágenes sólo se perciben de manera fugaz y fragmentada, transitan por la ciudad cada uno en busca del otro. Al fondo una voz masculina y una voz femenina cantan a dueto una canción bluegrass. El texto de la canción se basa en anuncios publicados en internet por hombres y mujeres en busca de pareja. El video intenta establecer un juego entre identidad y anonimato, el cual cuestione las expectativas personales de hombres y mujeres en la sociedad actual y a su vez resalte los usos cotidianos del idioma a través de la relación histórica entre el amor y el canto. |
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| Let us first be friends I've never tried this before but I got friends of mine who have been successful in this internet dating business, so I thought I give it a shot. I'm sick of meeting people in bars, just wanna meet someone who I have more in common with… He: I'm a damn nice guy very down to earth, I enjoy great food, love to stay in shape, I feel comfortable in a Prada suit or in jeans and a T-shirt. She: I am a girl with heart and a pretty smile, physically fit, creatively occupied, sensible and brave, easily inspired, I can make delicious pies. Chorus: Let us first be friends, let us first be friends, get to know each other, time and chemistry will tell. Let's go dining out, let us cook at home, by improvisation or by recipe, get to know each other, giving us the space we need. He: I would like a girl who is fun and smart, independent, caring, dynamic and sweet, doesn't take herself too much seriously and is curved in body and mind. She: I would like a guy with a lovely soul, who has good manners and who dresses well, opens me the door, pulls my chair out, and whose kisses make me melt. Chorus: Let us first be friends... He: I'm reserved at times, fun if appropriate, I'm not sex- or money- or power obsessed, pay my bills on time and sometimes just like to get in my car and drive. She: I mean what I say, I say what I mean, I'm loyal, independent and genuine, I feel comfortable in a cocktail dress or in jeans and a T-shirt. Chorus: Let us first be friends... He: I would like a girl who loves life and laughs, can make brilliant comments and silly jokes, is a good talker and a good listener, and is honest and sincere. She: I would like a guy who is smart and fun, who is both self-doubting and self-confident, who knows what he wants and who wants to make a big difference in the world. Chorus: Let us first be friends... |