# Control Freaks...

- Site: Analog Industries
- Author: Chris Randall
- Date: 2009-08-12
- URL: https://analogindustries.com/2009/08/control-freaks/

I was going to put up a post about how utterly annoying I found that whole [humanthesizer](http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/11/humanthesizer-turns-15-bikini-models-into-a-live-dancing-synth/) thing that made the rounds yesterday. I was going to say that the only thing that made that video actually get posted by anyone was boobies, because it certainly wasn't the tried-and-true technology used, and it absolutely wasn't the bog-standard pop-house that passed for the resulting music. I just thought the whole thing was pretty foul.

But then I thought "hey, let the boys have their fun. What the fuck do I care?" I mean, it's not like women have any objection to objectification, right? (In a very literal sense here, I'll add.) And male musicians are generally a group well known for their respect of females, so there's no harm in just taking that to the next logical step.

But seriously, come on. At least _pretend_ you're classy.

## Comments (10)

**boobs** (2009-08-12):

that was pretty douchey. definitely all about the peep show. that guy could hardly take himself seriously you could tell just by looking at his face.

**Wade Alin** (2009-08-12):

If you're going to use naked girls, why on earth would you trigger their hands? Makes absolutely no sense.

-W

**seancostello** (2009-08-12):

Wasn't the same thing done back in 1984 on the last episode of The Young Ones?

**beauty pill** (2009-08-12):

"Pretend You're Classy" = album title.

**inteliko** (2009-08-12):

The only reason that got its 15 minutes in fame is cause of the awesome MIDI spec.

Nottttttt.

I didnt even watch it.. thats what Pr0n is for. I did gawk at the pic though.

I knew a dude that traded 2 gold records for a shizload of crack...now that's class.

**Magnakai** (2009-08-12):

Viral marketing at it's annoyingest.

What was the most irritating was that the artists had clearly put a lot of time and effort into it, and Calvin Harris rolls up, does a lacklustre something, and it's not even a proper performance video. What was the point of them even rehearsing it? What a waste of some otherwise totally useful marketing monies.

**quantize** (2009-08-12):

It reeked LAME the moment it started, i didnt bother with the rest..

**swan_song** (2009-08-12):

A breath of fresh air:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBFqwOmOaSM

**Mad Al** (2009-08-12):

But you must admit, it would make an interesting live controller for your RT60 gigs (models and all).

**Chris Randall** (2009-08-12):

If by "interesting" you mean "gay, bordering on stupid," then yes, I must admit it.

-CR