A couple of years back, I came across a little ditty known as Caramelldansen via an episode of the internet review show called Atop the Fourth Wall. It seems the song has been an internet phenomenon for some time. If you go on Youtube you can find what are known as Caramelldansen vids.
These are basically animated videos of characters from various franchises doing the dance seen in the original video. There are videos based on all sorts of characters. You have characters like Batman and Joker from The Dark Knight, you have Kim and Shego from Kim Possible, characters from Watchmen, even Nazis and Slenderman.
It's a weird song to be sure, but as odd as it is, it is also oddly addictive. My roommate wasn't a fan the first time he heard it, but he heard it again and the more he listened to it, the more he noted it's extraordinarily catchy nature.
The song is just made of happy. I honestly defy you to listen to this song and be in a foul mood by the time it's over. You really can't do it. It's just so upbeat. If you had a rough week or a rough day at work, you can come home and listen to this track and within a minute, all your worries will be all but forgotten.
I should warn you though, once you hear this song you will want to hear it a lot. Some have gotten sick of it, I have not and I listen to it on a regular basis, because it's awesome. It will also have a tendency to get stuck in your head. Unlike other songs, where listening to a song that's stuck in your head helps fix the problem, this is one of those instances where it will actually start the whole process over again.
The first time my roommates heard it, they compared it to a Dance Dance Revolution track and I have to agree, I can see the track being perfectly at home on that game. I also believe it would be a fun tune to dance to on the popular game.
Along with the song, comes a rather ridiculous dance. It's silly, but it's a great party track. If everyone's familiar with the song, you yourself can create your own live action Caramelldansen video. I want to see someone do this at their wedding reception.
If you are not familiar with the song, you should definitely check it out. The song is great. It's an acquired taste, but it definitely grows on you.
You can also read my Reviewstream review of the song here.
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