bunerz Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Muse Run Afoul of the Italian Press http://www.spinnermusic.co.uk/2009/10/15/muse-run-afoul-of-the-italian-press/ It's well known that the Italian press loves scandal almost as much as the rest of the country loves soccer. Throw in a dash of 'X-Factor' mockery and, as Muse found out during a recent promotional appearance in the boot-shaped country, you've got the recipe for a great tabloid story. "We were booked on this cheesy Italian TV show where they asked us to mime. We tried to think of a way to make it fun and interesting so we decided to swap instruments," drummer Dominic Howard tells Spinner of the band's appearance on the soccer-themed 'Quelli che il Calico' program. "We just did it for a laugh really, just to have a bit of fun, but it actually turned out to be quite a thing." Indeed, the band's instrument swapping performance -- which saw frontman Matthew Bellamy move to drums and bassist Christopher Wolstenholme 'playing' the guitar and keyboards while a sunglass-sporting Howard, a dead ringer for Interpol's Paul Banks, mimed the vocals and bass -- caused quite a stir on the internet where various versions of the clip have been watched over 500,000 times. Italy's national media, however, were not quite as amused. While in the band's native England the act of swapping instruments during lip-synced performances became an accepted practice thanks to the nationally televised 'Top of the Pops' program, it seemed the joke was lost on 'Quelli che il Calico's host Simona Ventura. "Apparently it completely came across that we were taking the piss out of the presenter, who is some 'X Factor' judge that no one really likes," Howard fondly recalls. "The Italian press turned it into quite a story." Eventually cooler heads prevailed and the band -- who recorded most of their recent album 'The Resistance' at Bellamy's holiday home in Italy's Lake Cuomo (where George Clooney also famously resides) -- can safely return to Lo Stivale, though they probably shouldn't hold their breaths for an Italian 'X-Factor' invite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyssa_ Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 ...while a sunglass-sporting Howard, a dead ringer for Interpol's Paul Banks, mimed the vocals and bass. Lulwut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illuminatus Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 This means only one thing, Italian TVs should learn their lessons already...NEVER EVER ask Muse to mime. It's a fucking crime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aa. Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 This means only one thing, Italian TVs should learn their lessons already...NEVER EVER ask Muse to mime. It's a fucking crime! i agree, fucking crime. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furygirl Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 ...various versions of the clip have been watched over 500,000 times. Over a million, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohopeinfear Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Over a million, actually. Damn, beat me by 4 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieB Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Matt's holiday home! Muse are bound to be upset if they're not asked on Italian x-factor! The programme makers should develop a sense of humour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girl_Afraid_ Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 :LOL: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurophu Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 what a douche of a presenter.. i know i'm biased but i'd be honoured to be the butt of muse's jokery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdxfcg_ersxdtcfh Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 This means only one thing, Italian TVs should learn their lessons already...NEVER EVER ask Muse to mime. It's a fucking crime! I hope they learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watsername182 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Haha! Actually, they should let Muse mime a bit more. Means that all the fans can have a few more laughs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exo-fkn-genesis Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Just like the Feeling Good episode on the Spanish radio show ^^ I personally loved it; thought it was sheer brilliance and comedic genius! And I agree with the person who said they'd be honoured to be the butt of Muse's jokes, I'd be like "OMG!! Muse played a prank on ME, of all people! What an honour :O" XD But I guess these days people have no sense of humour, only self-importance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie*** Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 This means only one thing, Italian TVs should learn their lessons already...NEVER EVER ask Muse to mime. It's a fucking crime! That's the fucking truth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnt-bliss Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Ah, I laughed for three days straight after I saw that... I love how the translator pauses when Dom says that the 'drummer' Matt had a house in Italy... lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_ Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I love the way Dom talks about how no body likes her anyway. Hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan. Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I just showed this video to one of my friends yesterday Though, it was my fifth time watching it:$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binarysonnets Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 ...really? edit: muse should go on italian x factor now. the awkwardness after jamiroquai performed this year was really quite something. i have no idea why they even went on it in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larissagomes Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Muse Run Afoul of the Italian Press http://www.spinnermusic.co.uk/2009/10/15/muse-run-afoul-of-the-italian-press/ It's well known that the Italian press loves scandal almost as much as the rest of the country loves soccer. Throw in a dash of 'X-Factor' mockery and, as Muse found out during a recent promotional appearance in the boot-shaped country, you've got the recipe for a great tabloid story. "We were booked on this cheesy Italian TV show where they asked us to mime. We tried to think of a way to make it fun and interesting so we decided to swap instruments," drummer Dominic Howard tells Spinner of the band's appearance on the soccer-themed 'Quelli che il Calico' program. "We just did it for a laugh really, just to have a bit of fun, but it actually turned out to be quite a thing." Indeed, the band's instrument swapping performance -- which saw frontman Matthew Bellamy move to drums and bassist Christopher Wolstenholme 'playing' the guitar and keyboards while a sunglass-sporting Howard, a dead ringer for Interpol's Paul Banks, mimed the vocals and bass -- caused quite a stir on the internet where various versions of the clip have been watched over 500,000 times. Italy's national media, however, were not quite as amused. While in the band's native England the act of swapping instruments during lip-synced performances became an accepted practice thanks to the nationally televised 'Top of the Pops' program, it seemed the joke was lost on 'Quelli che il Calico's host Simona Ventura. "Apparently it completely came across that we were taking the piss out of the presenter, who is some 'X Factor' judge that no one really likes," Howard fondly recalls. "The Italian press turned it into quite a story." Eventually cooler heads prevailed and the band -- who recorded most of their recent album 'The Resistance' at Bellamy's holiday home in Italy's Lake Cuomo (where George Clooney also famously resides) -- can safely return to Lo Stivale, though they probably shouldn't hold their breaths for an Italian 'X-Factor' invite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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