20 Jul
As I was driving around one evening, listening to All Things Considered on NPR, I unexpectedly heard the ubiquitous song, All the Single Ladies come pumping through my speakers. Except here, Feist was substituted for Beyonce… or so I thought. It was actually the infectious group Pomplamoose. This dating duo of Nataly Dawn (who has a voice, very reminiscent of Feist or Marketa Ireglova) and Jack Conte, has perfected the art of the video song, where and any sound you hear comes from them, and will appear at some point in the video. No overdubs.
Pomplamoose is interesting both in concept, and in vibe. They are fairly accomplished instrumentalists, and Nataly Dawn has a unique and soothing voice. However, it’s their DIY vibe that comes across as playful, and at times poignant, rather than any virtuoso playing ability, that makes their music so endearing.
See and hear the All Songs Considered piece
This is something I stumbled on quite a while back, and have been meaning to write about. So, it’s not really news, but has been on my mind. I really appreciate this fresh approach to music. It’s not too serious, yet really celebrates the music making process, and encourages all of us with a bent toward creating to simply stop making excuses and do it.
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