I bumped into this video purely by accident yesterday when it was released onto YouTube, and I know that the band Mrs. GREEN APPLE has been known for participating in some really snazzy music videos. However, although the song was another supremely upbeat tune by the guys, I was rather marveling at the very ambitious parkour the three were doing all over the city in their latest video.
And then I saw the title: "Brand New". Then, 2+2 started popping up in my head immediately after which I checked the relevant J-Wiki article and sure enough, my rushed suspicions were verified. Mrs. GREEN APPLE's latest digital download single from July 13th was indeed the theme song for the Japanese release of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day". Reading that all three members were big fans of the superhero, they must have had the time of their lives acting like the webslinger.
Written and composed by vocalist Motoki Ohmori（大森元貴）, "Brand New" isn't actually the first time that Mrs. GREEN APPLE has come up with a theme song for people with super powers. I recall writing about another song of theirs that fits the bill years ago. In any case, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has come out here and in Tokyo, so I gather that my old movie viewing buddies there are already planning their big outing to see it. I will be catching it myself pretty soon.
Well, I am relieved that a song with the title "brand new day" is upbeat rather than being dramatic in a suspenseful way or having some kind of ominous sound to it. Spiderman is definitely one of those characters who could use an encouraging and uplifting song.
ReplyDeleteYeah, Peter Parker has been through quite the emotional wringer for the past few years. He deserves a break.
DeletePeter Parker/Spider-Man’s life has been as tragic as Bill Bixby's portrayal of fugitive Dr. David Banner/The Incredible Hulk (1977~1982). The current theatrical iteration of David Banner/Hulk seems to be able to live a well respect life as an Avenger, and even teach at a university in the new spider man movie.
ReplyDeleteI remember watching a few episodes of the CBS "Incredible Hulk" and then learning many years later, Bill Bixby's character gets killed off in the final made-for-TV movie without any particular redemption. Not a happy thing. Hopefully, Mark Ruffalo's character has a somewhat happier ending.
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