A bit of a throwback but seven years ago we made a Cocktail (mashup) of Congi and Lana Del Rey. I had made a video mashup for the two based off of Lana Del Rey's music video and the trailer for the Great Gatsby but had done it in iMovie and didn't quite know what I was doing. So it was never posted, I found the old file and cleaned it up the best I can and so now here it is for fun and enjoyment.

Congi:
soundcloud.com/congi-music

Lana Del Rey:
lanadelrey.com/

Video Clips:
Lana Del Rey
youtube.com/watch?v=o_1aF54DO60
The Great Gastby:
youtube.com/watch?v=rARN6agiW7o

cock·tail
ˈkäkˌtāl/
noun

1. An alcoholic mixed drink that contains three or more ingredients, at least one being a spirit, one sweet/sugary, and one sour/bitter.

2. An intoxicating sonic concoction consisting of a delicate blend of various tracks and samples, then cut with a fine layer of supplemental sound design.

So what happens when you invite L&O to play a Great Gatsby party? You get a jazzy fusion of retro melodies blended into a more modern framework that compliments that martini in your hand. While the whole set was a left-field trip through the lounge sound of the 1920s, we felt that the opener stood out as something our larger internet audience would enjoy.

Congi's track Somnium (Latin for "The Dream") provided a perfect noir backdrop to Lana Del Rey's somber lyrics on nostalgia, and the desperation of youth. The product of their tonal marriage is something we're happy to share with you today.