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September 1, 2006

The Rapture "Get Myself Into It" Live

Post-VMAs we headed to Gotham Hall for a live set from The Rapture. The event was sponsored by Virgin Wireless, which explains why bags of pennies were handed out to clubgoers. We waited in line for a long time, but (due to the justification of effort principle) once we hit the half-hour mark, we waited it out. And it was worth it. The beloved dance-punkers took the stage shortly after midnight (which means this video is from today ... yay Internet) and we were front and center. Here's the setlist:

If "Get Myself Into It" isn't the song of the summer, it's certainly our pick for song of Labor Day Weekend. Enjoy:

After The Rapture wrapped up, DJ Diplo graced the stage with his MacBook madness, working through impromptu party jams and well-worn indie rock remixes. And when it came time to spin his MIA collabs, Diplodocus opted to bring out his ex-flame in the flesh! Crowd went nuts; MIA may be tiny but, when she's rockin' the mic, she's nothing but fierce. (And, it got us pretty juiced for her follow up to the awesome Arular.) Sample some Diplo with his take on Ray Charles's classic cut:

Ray Charles - "I Got A Woman" (Diplo Remix) (MP3)

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Nice video, bad sound. Oh well...

I do love this tune by the way. Definitely one of my top late-summer, early Fall tunes...

Posted by: Justin at 09/01/06 3:43 PM | Reply
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VIP spot, uh?
I dont think the sound is bad. actually, i had never paid that much attention to the bass line. it's so catchy, i love it.

Posted by: MissBean at 09/01/06 3:58 PM | Reply
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> VIP spot, uh?

No! They weren't checking a list or anything. Anyone could've just walked in (after they waited in line, though).

Posted by: scott at 09/01/06 4:19 PM | Reply
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The last song they played, "The Sound", is probably one of the best songs on the new record.

Posted by: Jackson at 09/01/06 4:25 PM | Reply
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It seems like it would be fun...but youtube isn't working for me. Dammit!

Posted by: a is for applebits at 09/01/06 5:00 PM | Reply
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Album leaked earlier in the week. It's great. It's no Echoes, but it's a fun little record.

Posted by: sebrown000 at 09/02/06 2:26 PM | Reply
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dear god, they sound like the stereo mc's.

Posted by: dinis at 09/04/06 10:32 AM | Reply
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I also realized the catchy bass line, which I never really took notice to before.
I was on Rapture's website and saw some cool behind the scenes videos... if anyone's interested you can look at them here: www.therapturemusic.com

Posted by: Chelseaf at 09/11/06 5:48 PM | Reply
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