Falling Back In Love WIth M.I.A.

I re-watched Slumdog Millionaire a few nights ago, and was once again struck by how awesome the music in that movie is. It really flows perfectly with the gorgeous and expansive visuals of the film – I remember being so entranced by the combination in the theater, and am a little disappointed that future viewings will be confined to smaller screens and smaller speakers.

Perhaps the best use of music is the DFA Remix of M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes,” a song that was on its 3^rd or 4^th life by the time it reached Slumdog. The song’s lyrics and groove work perfectly alongside the movie’s train sequence, and I really dig this version with its piano breakdown.

This re-infatuation with M.I.A. is well timed, as it coincides with the release (leak?) of a new track, called “There’s Space For Ol Dat I See”. The track reminds me of “O…Saya,” another Slumdog/M.I.A. track – it’s airy, relaxed, patient. I love M.I.A. in her baller form, bouncing and bumping, but it’s pretty sick to hear her in this context too. I could see this next album being a real landmark in her career.

M.I.A. – There's Space For Ol Dat I See (YSI) (filesavr)

M.I.A. – Paper Planes (DFA Remix) (YSI) (filesavr)