“I love vinyl for many reasons…it’s aesthetically attractive, of course. But also, because it’s something physically real,” the Queen of Burlesque, Ms. Dita Von Teese told us last week. “I like that there is actual attention and focus on experiencing music. It becomes a ritual, which is something that I love. It’s also something to be handed down for generations. Vinyl will always be collectible and valuable.”
Well, color us seduced. And anyone who has ever made a mixtape to aurally bedazzle a paramour must concur that often music speaks with far more passion than words. Thus, it’s with this in mind that Dita, along with her partners at 12on12, has assembled a Soundtrack for Seduction, a pink vinyl compilation of 12 tracks that set a tone for a “sensual musical experience.”
Some official background: “As the evening begins, tracks on Side A set the mood for the perfect strip tease. Flip to Side B and indulge in a steamier playlist selection for the fun that comes after the strip tease. Listeners will be seduced by music that inspires Dita from artists like Blood Orange, Handsome Boy Modeling School, and Royskopp to name a few. This special album gives a taste of Dita’s musical palette on a deeper level.
Dita partnered with 12on12 for this exclusive vinyl which includes previously unreleased, rearranged tracks such as, “Anastasia / Dita’s Theme” and “Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love)” performed by Chuck Henry. At her burlesque shows, Dita regularly performs to these songs and now fans can recreate their own burlesque routine at home.
Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from the Soundtrack For Seduction vinyl sales will be donated to The Burlesque Hall of Fame, a place near and dear to Dita’s heart, to help preserve their unique collection and support their growing audience.”
Soundtrack for Seduction Tracklist:
SIDE A
“Lazy” Performed by Dita Von Teese and Patrick Collins
“Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love)” Performed by Chuck Henry
“Strip Tease” Performed by Juliette Greco
“Anastasia / Dita’s Theme” Performed by Chuck Henry
“A Guy What Takes His Time” Performed by Dita Von Teese and Chuck Henry
“Is That All There Is?” Performed by Peggy Lee
SIDE B
“Johnny and Mary” Performed by Bryan Ferry & Todd Terje
“Here She Comes Again” Performed by Royskopp
“I’ve Been Thinking” Performed by Handsome Boy Modeling School featuring Cat Power
“Too Much” Performed by Pale
“Girls and Boys” Performed by Monarchy featuring Dita Von Teese
“S’Cooled” Performed by Blood Orange
Dita Von Teese’s Soundtrack for Seduction is currently accepting preorders until April 14, 2016, but we have an opportunity right now for two of you to add this gem to your romantic arsenal.
Enter to win a pink vinyl copy of Soundtrack for Seduction by citing in the comments below a track you’d recommend for a hypothetical Soundtrack for Seduction, Volume 2—and briefly why. We’ll choose two hopeless romantics with a North American mailing address one week from today, March 28, 2016.
