Emil Lassaria & Caitlyn - - Guantanamera 2012 Rework
: Caitlyn’s vocals provide a sensual, modern contrast to the familiar lyrics, making the track feel like a "noche de carnaval" (carnival night) trapped in a synthesizer.
Listeners often point to this specific rework as a high point for "Electro Folk" and Romanian dance music:
Lassaria manages to keep the "heartbeat" of the original—the iconic chorus about the girl from Guantánamo—while wrapping it in a sparklingly quirky atmosphere . The rework is characterized by: Emil Lassaria & Caitlyn - Guantanamera 2012 Rework
Though technically a "rework" of a song that has been covered by everyone from Pete Seeger to The Beatles , Lassaria’s version remains a nostalgic staple for those who spent 2012 in the club.
: It blends traditional melodic structures with a futuristic vibe, often featuring countermelodies that add class to what could have been a simple club track. : Caitlyn’s vocals provide a sensual, modern contrast
“It's 10 minutes of pure storytelling, seamlessly put together by someone who really knows what they're doing.” Remix64.com
: Reviewers often note the flawless choice of sounds and a well-balanced mix that feels more natural than the original's simpler compositions. Community Vibes : It blends traditional melodic structures with a
The 2012 Rework of by Emil Lassaria & Caitlyn is a quintessential example of Romanian Popcorn —a genre defined by its accordion-heavy hooks, deep basslines, and hypnotic club energy. This version took a legendary Cuban folk anthem and successfully dragged it into the neon-lit world of Eastern European nightlife. Why It Works
If anything, I would have been more open to an expanded role for Beorn, rather than the Legolas/Tauriel arc.
I think we've come to a place where movies are so bad (lame propaganda written by adults who cry a lot) that yesterday's bad movies seem kind of fun by comparison.
I don't think I'll get past the fact that *The Hobbit* has the wrong tone in nearly every single scene: dramatic and scary where it should be adventurous, or silly where it should be miserable (as when they enter Mirkwood). Not to mention about half of it is an advertisement for a trilogy I've already watched.
But hey, at least it isn't about Trump.