"Whether you think it's funny or annoying, there's no denying that it's a ridiculously hooky thing," said Sara Quin of her band's Lonely Island collaboration. Although diehard fans of The Lego Movie are disappointed that the animated comedy didn't make the best animated film category during this morning's Academy Awards nominations announcement, the film did score a best original song nod for its chirpy anthem "Everything Is Awesome." Performed by Tegan and Sara featuring the Lonely Island, the song was co-produced by Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh and written by Shawn Patterson, the latter of whom will compete for the gold at the Feb. 22 ceremony. The insanely upbeat track does not exactly fit into the nuanced indie-pop catalogue of Tegan & Sara, but that's what attracted the veteran sister duo toward the project, the group's Sara Quin told Billboard when the song debuted on Billboard's Hot 100 chart last February.2015 Oscar Nominations: Nods for Common & John Legend, But Nothing for Lorde"We want to be a 'serious' musical band
, while also being funny people," said Quin. "But this was so adorable, and the movie looked great, and the opportunity to do something with Mark Mothersbaugh and the Lonely Island... it was sort of a no-brainer, and it's turned out to be this really cool moment. We feel like it was a win-win."Tegan & Sara signed on to record "Everything Is Awesome" after hearing an early version of Patterson's song, which didn't yet have the Lonely Island delivering the rap breakdown. Although the duo typically writes its lyrics, the song's cleverness and catchiness pushed Tegan & Sara to cut vocals for a new version of the "Awesome" song. "It's a crazy earworm," said Quin. "As someone who prides myself on being able to write things that are memorable and hooky, the second that we heard this song, I was astounded. Whether you like the song or not, whether you think it's funny or annoying, there's no denying that it's a ridiculously hooky thing. As soon as you hear it, it never leaves your brain." Quin said that her sister Tegan went into the studio with Mothersbaugh -- the leader of Devo who composed music for films like 21 Jump Street and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs -- to record the song's main vocals, while Sara sent in backing vocals from her apartment.
Although the pair was never in the studio with the Lonely Island, Quin said that the final product is a "fun, spontaneous" combination of their pop stylings and the Andy Samberg troupe's off-the-wall antics. Tegan & Sara recently released a 10th anniversary deluxe edition of their 2004 breakout album So Jealous, and Tegan Quin recently told Billboard that the duo is "absolutely gonna write and record a record" in 2015. Meanwhile, "Everything Is Awesome" will compete against "Glory" from Selma, "Grateful" from Beyond the Lights, "Lost Stars" from Begin Again and "I'm Not Gonna Miss You" from Glen Campbell... I'll Be Me at next months' Oscars.Vous voulez voir cette page en français ? Enter a postal code: 14 used & new from & FREE Shipping on orders over CDN$ 35. DetailsMinions FREE Shipping on orders over . DetailsDespicable Me 2 / Détestable Moi 2 (Bilingual) FREE Shipping on orders over . Star Trek Beyond [Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD] The LEGO Movie 3D [Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray] (Bilingual)
Actors: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Nick Offerman Directors: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller Writers: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller Format: NTSC, Widescreen, Subtitled Region: Region 1 (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.) Number of discs: 2 Canadian Home Video Rating : General Audience (G) Studio: Warner Bros. Home Video Release Date: June 17 2014 Run Time: 101 minutes #1,168 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD) in DVD > En français > Comédie > Comédies fantastiques in DVD > En français > Enfants, Jeunesse et Famille > Films > Action, Aventure, Policier et Thriller in DVD > En français > Enfants, Jeunesse et Famille > Films > Comédie Would you like to update product info, give feedback on images, or tell us about a lower price? The Lego Movie / Le Film Lego (2-Disc) (BIL/DVD) See all 160 customer reviews See all 160 customer reviews (newest first) on Amazon.ca
Most recent customer reviews Great kids flick that works for adults too. My little grandson loves this movie---part of his 5th birthday present ! As for the Wilton decorating sugar, I am very happy as I could not find it anywhere except on... How else can i describe this movie, except EVERYTHING IS AWESOME Movies & TV > Action & Adventure > Comic Action Movies & TV > Animation > Comedy Movies & TV > Comedy Movies & TV > En français > Action, Aventure, Policier et Thriller > Action Movies & TV > En français > Comédie > Comédies fantastiques Movies & TV > En français > Enfants, Jeunesse et Famille > Animation Movies & TV > En français > Enfants, Jeunesse et Famille > Films > Action, Aventure, Policier et Thriller Movies & TV > En français > Enfants, Jeunesse et Famille > Films > Comédie Movies & TV > En français > Enfants, Jeunesse et Famille > Films > Fantastique, Horreur et Science-fiction Movies & TV > En français > Fantastique, Horreur et Science-fiction > Fantastique
Movies & TV > Kids & Family > Fantasy Movies & TV > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?Watch Tegan and Sara and The Lonely Island Perform 'Everything Is Awesome' at the OscarsFor a few minutes, everything really was awesome.At an Oscars ceremony dominated, as usual, by films about dark and painful subjects, Tegan and Sara lightened the mood with a performance of their nominated The Lego Movie song, "Everything is Awesome." Better yet, they were joined by Andy Samberg's comedy-music troupe The Lonely Island, plus Questlove on drums and what looked like Will Arnett in a Batman costume.Dancers even handed out Lego Oscars to Oprah, Steve Carell and other stars. (The Lego Movie directors built themselves one after being snubbed in the best animated picture category.) They may not have been dipped in real gold, but they'll look just as good on a mantel. Emma Stone attends the 87th Annual Academy Awards on Feb. 22, 2015 in Hollywood, Calif.1 of 69