Pomplamoose Music

My only complaint with this group is that I never remember how they spell their frikkin' name, so I end up typing it in and seeing results about grapefruit.

My only complaint is that she rarely smiles while singing, no doubt due to intense concentration on being synchronized with previous versions being piped in through her headphones, but still. She has a pretty smile; she should use it more.

Pomplamoose has quite a few things going for it: a gorgeous girl (only the excessively gorgeous can pull off hair that short) with hypnotizing eyes and a songbird voice, a dude that seems to be able to play every instrument known to man who makes hilarious facial expressions, and simple, acoustic-y sound.

They make "video-songs". The idea is, if you hear it, they'll film themselves playing it and put it somewhere in the video. At some point, you'll see them personally making all the parts of the song. I like it. I like how it sheds light on the technique and the amount of layering involved. It's truly a labor of love.

I went to myspace and happily downloaded all their covers (which are free for download) and am now contemplating spending money on their original material. I like what I hear.

For now at least, I can give my full endorsement of their covers. Mrs. Robinson is a lesson in simplicity and elegant style. Mister Sandman is so perfectly idiomatic for her voice it's insane.

Annnnnnd, my personal favorite (and actually the first video of theirs I saw): September by Earth Wind & Fire. You wouldn't think it would work as well as it does without the brass, but it has such lovable quirk. Plus, the video is hilarious. Jack's grandma makes a sassy appearance as a guest dancer, and this puppet stole the show:

Puppet head-banging. He is going to have a headache by the end of this.

This is the kind of music you want to listen to when you're having a bad day. It's like an auditory hug from an adorable indie kid (as opposed to the incredibly frustrating kind).