It Don't Move Me
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"It Don't Move Me" is the a song by Swedish rock band Peter Bjorn and John
, released as the third single from their fifth studio album Living Thing
. It was written and composed by group members Peter Morén, Björn Yttling, and John Eriksson, and produced by the latter of the three. The song, like much of the album, is influenced by synth pop, featuring common synth pop elements such as electronically tweaked drums and synthesizers.
The song, described by music review site Pitchfork Media
as "a diatribe against sentimentalism ostensibly directed at an ex-lover," failed to gain significant chart success, and received mixed reviews from critics, with Pitchfork also noting that it "plays like a virtual rewrite of "Young Folks
"...but with the bongos and whistles relinquished in favor of a hand-clapped electro-funk backing track and deep piano tones."
, dancing for an older man in various locations such as the latter man's home, a dance studio
, and a golf course
. The former man's dance moves are also reminiscent of Jackson's own moves from his music video Thriller
.
The video was the center of a segment of the fourth season finale of Canadian TV series Video on Trial
, which critiques videos using a courtroom
-like format. Peter Bjorn and John were ultimately given a fictitious sentence of "[letting] MJ rest in peace" and instead "start stealing Britney Spears
' moves for their next video."
Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn and John are a Swedish indie rock band, formed in Stockholm in 1999 and named after the first names of the band's members: Peter Morén , Björn Yttling and John Eriksson .They are best known for the 2006 single "Young Folks", which...
, released as the third single from their fifth studio album Living Thing
Living Thing
Living Thing is the fifth album by Peter Bjorn and John, released on March 30, 2009 in the UK and March 31 in the US. The lead-off single from this album is "Nothing to Worry About."-Reception:...
. It was written and composed by group members Peter Morén, Björn Yttling, and John Eriksson, and produced by the latter of the three. The song, like much of the album, is influenced by synth pop, featuring common synth pop elements such as electronically tweaked drums and synthesizers.
The song, described by music review site Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
as "a diatribe against sentimentalism ostensibly directed at an ex-lover," failed to gain significant chart success, and received mixed reviews from critics, with Pitchfork also noting that it "plays like a virtual rewrite of "Young Folks
Young Folks
"Young Folks" is the first single from Peter Bjorn and John's third album, Writer's Block . The single features Victoria Bergsman of The Concretes as a guest vocalist.-Reception:...
"...but with the bongos and whistles relinquished in favor of a hand-clapped electro-funk backing track and deep piano tones."
Music video
The song's music video was directed by Filip Nilsson. Its main plot revolves around a man, reminiscent of American entertainer Michael JacksonMichael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
, dancing for an older man in various locations such as the latter man's home, a dance studio
Dance studio
A dance studio is a space in which dancers learn or rehearse. The term is typically used to describe a space that has either been built or equipped for the purpose....
, and a golf course
Golf course
A golf course comprises a series of holes, each consisting of a teeing ground, fairway, rough and other hazards, and a green with a flagstick and cup, all designed for the game of golf. A standard round of golf consists of playing 18 holes, thus most golf courses have this number of holes...
. The former man's dance moves are also reminiscent of Jackson's own moves from his music video Thriller
Thriller (music video)
Michael Jackson's Thriller is a 14-minute music video for the song of the same name released on December 2, 1983 and directed by John Landis, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jackson....
.
The video was the center of a segment of the fourth season finale of Canadian TV series Video on Trial
Video On Trial
Video on Trial is a Canadian comedy television program that airs on Canadian television network MuchMusic. The show consists of a panel of musicians, comedians, and entertainment columnists critiquing five different music videos in a courtroom-esque manner. The panel acts as the jurors, poking fun...
, which critiques videos using a courtroom
Courtroom
A courtroom is the actual enclosed space in which a judge regularly holds court.The schedule of official court proceedings is called a docket; the term is also synonymous with a court's caseload as a whole.-Courtroom design:-United States:...
-like format. Peter Bjorn and John were ultimately given a fictitious sentence of "[letting] MJ rest in peace" and instead "start stealing Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
' moves for their next video."
CD-R single
- "It Don't Move Me" (Album version) - 3:21
- "It Don't Move Me" (PBJ vs. Miike Snow remix) - 4:45
- "It Don't Move Me" (Weird Tapes remix) - 3:58
- "Nothing to Worry AboutNothing to Worry About"Nothing to Worry About" is the first single by Peter Bjorn and John from the album Living Thing. The music video premiered in 2009. The song was featured in a season five episode of the MTV series The Hills entitled "Crazy In Love"...
" (Jocko For Teddybears remix) - 5:16