of Montreal (aka Hammer Throw) – “Young Champion” Video

While it's still kind of early to get a consensus on the nostalgia-porn '80s-movie parody Ping Pong Summer, one thing is clear: of Montreal, under the more appropriate moniker Hammer Throw, have completely nailed their part in creating the film's anthem, "Young Champion." As 13-year-old Rad Miracle (yes ... that is seriously the character's name) fights against bullies to become the best ping-pong player and win the cutest girl in town (potentially through a training montage?!), he has Kevin Barnes shouting things like "Young Champion!/ Your heart is racing with the lions/ But your rival is still dancing on the night's edge" over totally sweet guitar solos and big stadium-ready drums. The video is made up of grainy shots of Barnes in a ridiculous wig and spliced-together footage from the film which provides a tease of that training montage (with Susan Saradon as the wise guru). And while they're not going to give away the ending ... come on, how can Rad Miracle lose with a song like this on his side? Be warned not to jump in the air while listening because there's a high risk you'll freeze as movie credits roll over you. Watch it on Revolt now.