Mixed By Erry (2023) Netflix (Italian subtitled)
For Every teenager who ever owned a bootleg cassette, probably bought at a market or record fair, like I did in the 80s. For me it was hard to find some obscure synth bands live recordings. For others it was newly emerging rock bands with fans clamouring for more recordings in a pop market not up to speed.
I know in Italy and it still is the case their licensing laws was slightly different. For Erry all he ever wanted was to be a DJ and his mix tapes was the way in.
Erry dreams of being a DJ but lacking the charisma and personality makes mix tapes for his friends, this proves to be very popular, he along with his three brothers have to expand their business, which impacts on borrowing from the local mafia, and other dubious law breakers, the taxman and the police and the impact of the dreaded compact disc.
Its a great movie, quite innocent in a lot of ways and revels in the energy of youth and the joys of piracy. Featuring a lovely 80s soundtrack, with a splattering of 80s pop and lots and lots of Italian and Spanish pop I've never heard of.
Regarding that mix tape , its the key to it all, it is the ultimate gift. Your giving a little bit of yourself a bit of your soul, if you've ever made a tape, Cd mix, even playlist for anyone, usually female, the principle aim to to please, impress and to woo them, to bring their emotions to the fore and to cement any intentions however moral or immoral they may be. If it works the lady in question will melt before you, even if only half of the tracks make a connection you are in.
Those hand written tapes, in my case unintelligible spider calligraphy would seal the contract and gain the desired result.
Choice tracks would have to include some Scott Walker, Bowie, Sylvian, maybe some Nilsson and Morricone, and for some fragility to highlight your sensitive side how about some Brian Wilson.
The music would change to reflect their taste too, and the current fashions, but quality and emotions will override any trend.
I miss those tapes and their sleazy intentions.
Lovely 8/10.
