A cover of the greatest video of all time
This year’s Video Music Awards reminded listeners of one of the catchiest pop songs in years, Beyonce’s “Single Ladies.” However, Kanye West is not the only one who can breathe new life into this song’s staying power. California duo Pomplamoose has created a cover that is…just delightful. This one has a winning formula: bug-eyed indie female vocalist with bangs and faux-British accent sings infectious pop/R&B hit on video. What’s nice about this video is how it translates a digital hit into a more musical rendition that retains the great elements of the vocals yet succeeds on its own coffee-shop vibe. The video:
Also, check out their cover of Earth Wind and Fire’s “September.”
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Max, this is the squarest thing for miles; the only formula here is the tried-and-true “strip urban music of all rhythm & character and replace with bland acoustic gloss” recipe, much like when any dorm bro tries to play you his “hilarious” cover of “Bitches Ain’t Shit” or “Hey Ya!”
Jeremy Gordon
October 6, 2009 at 9:02 am
No, this vid is dumb.
ht
October 6, 2009 at 1:01 pm
SO GOOD! Reminds me kinda of Janelle Kroll a little bit in its eclecticness! Great Choice!
lobo
October 6, 2009 at 2:02 pm
If only she didn’t make me so uncomfortable by staring at the camera so strangely.
Fred
October 6, 2009 at 5:51 pm