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This is the original Danish video for 'Boyfriend' by Alphabeat. It's quite rough 'n' ready, but there's definitely a certain charm to it.
And here's the new video Alphabeat have made for the UK release. It's a fair bit glossier, which makes sense given that 'Boyfriend' was sped up and spruced up for the band's UK album. It's also worth noting that lead singer Stine Bramsen seems incapable of looking mean even when she tries - her face is just too pleasant.
We reckon 'Boyfriend' has a decent shot of returning Alphabeat to the top ten after the slightly disappointing chart performance of '10,000 Nights', but what do you think? And which video do you prefer? Just use the space below to leave your comments.
And here's the new video Alphabeat have made for the UK release. It's a fair bit glossier, which makes sense given that 'Boyfriend' was sped up and spruced up for the band's UK album. It's also worth noting that lead singer Stine Bramsen seems incapable of looking mean even when she tries - her face is just too pleasant.
We reckon 'Boyfriend' has a decent shot of returning Alphabeat to the top ten after the slightly disappointing chart performance of '10,000 Nights', but what do you think? And which video do you prefer? Just use the space below to leave your comments.
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Adam, Sunderland, on July 19th, 2008
Never liked the original found it a bit depressing , but this new version it so good have it on repeat, and totally agree that 10,000 nights should have done just as well as fascination
Never liked the original found it a bit depressing , but this new version it so good have it on repeat, and totally agree that 10,000 nights should have done just as well as fascination
Ben, Rotherham, on July 19th, 2008
I really like the album (orignal) version only because of the pre-programmed keyboard backing on the single version. Both videos are cool though, the original has a really cute home made feel. Such a tune and band, really hoping it does well.
I really like the album (orignal) version only because of the pre-programmed keyboard backing on the single version. Both videos are cool though, the original has a really cute home made feel. Such a tune and band, really hoping it does well.
Yasmin, London, on July 19th, 2008
i love this song and im ust be mad but i can't hear the difference between the two songs. am i mad?
i love this song and im ust be mad but i can't hear the difference between the two songs. am i mad?
Chris, Brum, on July 19th, 2008
Prefer original of both. Why has it been re-produced for the UK?? And 10,000 Nights did not perform badly in the charts....in fact its still in there!
Prefer original of both. Why has it been re-produced for the UK?? And 10,000 Nights did not perform badly in the charts....in fact its still in there!
Shaz, London, on July 19th, 2008
The old one is soooo much better: video and song!
The old one is soooo much better: video and song!
Paul, Manchester, on July 19th, 2008
Prefer the original video, but the more upbeat version of the song, which is also the version they used when they played in Manchester last month.
Prefer the original video, but the more upbeat version of the song, which is also the version they used when they played in Manchester last month.
Ellie, Elgin, on July 19th, 2008
I love Alphabeat, and I love this song. Much prefer the new version altho I quite like the quirky older video...
I love Alphabeat, and I love this song. Much prefer the new version altho I quite like the quirky older video...
Chris, Bristol, on July 19th, 2008
The original video and song were much better. This new one sounds more like a Kylie track from the early 90's. Another time when I will be buying the European version of an Album.
The original video and song were much better. This new one sounds more like a Kylie track from the early 90's. Another time when I will be buying the European version of an Album.
Paul, Pembrokeshire, on July 19th, 2008
The new version is awesome. I had never heard the orginal before now, and it's too slow and a bit joyless. This one is much more fun and cheerful. It's like proper 70's disco with a twist.
The new version is awesome. I had never heard the orginal before now, and it's too slow and a bit joyless. This one is much more fun and cheerful. It's like proper 70's disco with a twist.
Ricky D, on July 19th, 2008
loving both versions - just hoping the PWL remix will be released too!
loving both versions - just hoping the PWL remix will be released too!
Nicola, Ayr, on July 19th, 2008
i kinda prefer the original but the new one i think is better for UK audiences. They'll like the fashion more!
i kinda prefer the original but the new one i think is better for UK audiences. They'll like the fashion more!
Robert, London, on July 18th, 2008
The original song and video are much better than the new one
The original song and video are much better than the new one
Craig, Port Talbot, on July 18th, 2008
Much prefer the original album version
Much prefer the original album version
Tony, Leeds, on July 18th, 2008
prefer the original video but the new version of the song.
prefer the original video but the new version of the song.
To me the new version seems like a definite improvement. The song has more life, feels more cogent and coherant and has a more interesting structure as well as better production. I also prefer the new video.