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[citrusjava]

Today at Spanish class, the head of the Language Department taught us how to conjugate the Spanish word for "fucking". While getting a little flustered and giggly.

In other news, I have an opportunity to participate in a drag performance, something I've been wanting and afraid of for a long time now. It's a Russian-themed performance, and thought I'm part-Russian, I haven't really thought of that very much, just started realizing how much it affected my life... I wonder whether it's even my place to participate, not sure what I have to say, and on the other hand I feel strongly enough about it to not want to give it up, this history of mine, my dad, some of the things there and a chance to express that if I can find a way on time. In short, looking for a song I can connect to that has something to do with Russia/Soviet Union, or perhaps with feeling this disconnect.

Comments

[belleweather.livejournal.com]

Might I suggest this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmkySNDX4dU

There are a number of more or less metal versions available, but man... does that not scream to be a part of a drag show?

[belleweather.livejournal.com]

I should probably warn that the song is terribly politically incorrect. Hilarious -- especially given that it was written and recorded by a motown group in the 1970's and their live show is so 1970's it hurts. I don't know if it would be the best way to express your Russian heritage -- there's a lot of very interesting political double-entendre in the song, but if you're not a big old Russian history geek, that might not be directly obvious in way you'd be comfy with.

[belleweather.livejournal.com]

There's also this:

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

By my favorite Russian folk-rock group from the early 1990's (and ergo, so early 1990's that it hurts...). It's about the desire to have an American Boy come and take you away from Russia. (It begins "I can play on the balalaika, it's a very Russian instrument. and then talks about how much she hates the Balalaika.)

[citrusjava.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow! Thank you thank you for all the suggestions, and for the explanation! I'll definitely check them out. Both '90's and '70's fashion/music can be *fantastic*, as I see it.

[theacidqueen.livejournal.com]

wow, a drag show sounds like so much fun! have you listened to gogol bordello? they're a russian gypsy punk band and they're pretty awesome.

[citrusjava.livejournal.com]

Probably haven't, but now I plan to. Thank you so mcuh!

[theacidqueen.livejournal.com]

i hope you like it! the first song of theirs that i think for a russian drag show is "start wearing purple."