Pomplamoose

MoonlitSunshine · 12-03-2010, 06:36 AM

Reviving this thread cause I just remembered about them, and anyone who hasn't heard these guys really should. Like, Now.

In terms of their of their covers, I gotta say that I think their cover of "Telephone" is by far the most fantastic:

In terms of their Solo Stuff, I found Nataly's stuff not that enjoyable, tbh. Jack's stuff is awesome, cause it's so ridiculously eclectic and all over the place, and I love how he brings that depth to Pomplamoose. That and the fact that his music just has an oomph to it... you know that difference, between someone strumming a guitar, and the person who's really making a tune? Yeah.

Left to her own devices, Nataly seems to be just yet another singer/songwriter with a guitar, which is disappointing, cause she has a wonderful voice, and evidently the ability to be so much more than that. But! That's what Pomplamoose is for! If you're looking for something upbeat, quirky, and happy, but with depth, definite musical ability and the most crazy mix of instruments possible, then this is definitely a pair you should listen to!

TheBig3 · 12-03-2010, 07:25 AM

This sort of stuff burns my insides. From what I've heard of them, this is all that I hate about indie music.

As a small preamble, I read an article once that asked what this generation/fad would give to coming generations. The line that stuck with me is "with so much Retro going on its a wonder what they could possibly give. You can't pass on 'remembering.'"

Thats my issue with this stuff. She sings like a record played in 1942. With all due respect to the FDR administration, I'm glad it isn't 1942. At least Taco had the balls to be upfront about what he was doing.

This is where I see a massive divide in the movement and I bitched about it in the Hipsters thread. A lot of great indie reaches back and takes lessons from older music and merges it with, depending on the artist, the 1980's underground. But what we're seeing here is a replication. This is museum music. I don't think this is any different than the swing movement, except Williamsburg didn't jack any styles from a half century ago.

I can't find the words to put it into succinct phrases, but half of indie, the sort of decommercialized portion for lack of a better term, appears to go back to Lightning Hopkins, Woody Guthrie, and Joy Division and reads their notes and their play book, the other half, this pomplamoose half as it were, seems to take the music without layers. Its all the up-front-image of the thing. Theres no mechanics to it.

If I can try for a late-game hail-mary description, some bands learn how to build a car, and some bands can tell you what the exterior looks like.

Kaimon · 12-04-2010, 01:35 AM

^I can kinda see where you're coming from, and I'd probably agree with some of it when it comes to Pomplamoose or Nataly's music. Maybe you'd like Conte's solo stuff more then?

IDK. Worth a shot. Because at the very least, this guy definitely has talent, and I doubt that you'd find this in the same category of "museum music" as you placed Pomplamoose's music. Hopefully.

Or something.

(This was just an excuse to post some Jack.)

Astronomer · 12-04-2010, 01:56 AM

^ Agreed. I absolutely love Conte and his music which is initially what drew me to Pomplamoose but I definitely prefer his own stuff... Jack Conte > Nataly Dawn.

Stone Birds · 12-05-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBig3KilledMyRainDog

This sort of stuff burns my insides. From what I've heard of them, this is all that I hate about indie music.

As a small preamble, I read an article once that asked what this generation/fad would give to coming generations. The line that stuck with me is "with so much Retro going on its a wonder what they could possibly give. You can't pass on 'remembering.'"

Thats my issue with this stuff. She sings like a record played in 1942. With all due respect to the FDR administration, I'm glad it isn't 1942. At least Taco had the balls to be upfront about what he was doing.

This is where I see a massive divide in the movement and I bitched about it in the Hipsters thread. A lot of great indie reaches back and takes lessons from older music and merges it with, depending on the artist, the 1980's underground. But what we're seeing here is a replication. This is museum music. I don't think this is any different than the swing movement, except Williamsburg didn't jack any styles from a half century ago.

I can't find the words to put it into succinct phrases, but half of indie, the sort of decommercialized portion for lack of a better term, appears to go back to Lightning Hopkins, Woody Guthrie, and Joy Division and reads their notes and their play book, the other half, this pomplamoose half as it were, seems to take the music without layers. Its all the up-front-image of the thing. Theres no mechanics to it.

If I can try for a late-game hail-mary description, some bands learn how to build a car, and some bands can tell you what the exterior looks like.

and that's the difference between mainstream music and indie music?
so mainstream music has never copied style or had influences of any kind?
wow how could we all be so... blind.

TheBig3 · 12-05-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Stone Birds

and that's the difference between mainstream music and indie music?
so mainstream music has never copied style or had influences of any kind?
wow how could we all be so... blind.

What?

CanwllCorfe · 12-05-2010, 09:07 PM

Oh god it's them

bonesaw-orchestra · 12-10-2010, 10:25 PM

Pomplamoose are awesome. I find them as a duo endearing. I didn't know they both did solo stuff, I'll have to check them out.

DoctorSoft · 12-12-2010, 10:59 AM

There covers are kind of interesting but goddamn, that girl has to have the blandest, most uninteresting voice I've ever heard.

sleepy jack · 12-19-2010, 04:50 PM

LOOK AT US WE USE TISSUE BOXES FOR DRUMS. WERE SO INDIE-COOL AND QUIRKY. - Pomplamoose

12-03-2010, 06:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
MoonlitSunshine Dat's Der Bunny! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,088	Reviving this thread cause I just remembered about them, and anyone who hasn't heard these guys really should. Like, Now. In terms of their of their covers, I gotta say that I think their cover of "Telephone" is by far the most fantastic: In terms of their Solo Stuff, I found Nataly's stuff not that enjoyable, tbh. Jack's stuff is awesome, cause it's so ridiculously eclectic and all over the place, and I love how he brings that depth to Pomplamoose. That and the fact that his music just has an oomph to it... you know that difference, between someone strumming a guitar, and the person who's really making a tune? Yeah. Left to her own devices, Nataly seems to be just yet another singer/songwriter with a guitar, which is disappointing, cause she has a wonderful voice, and evidently the ability to be so much more than that. But! That's what Pomplamoose is for! If you're looking for something upbeat, quirky, and happy, but with depth, definite musical ability and the most crazy mix of instruments possible, then this is definitely a pair you should listen to! __________________ "I found it eventually, at the bottom of a locker in a disused laboratory, with a sign on the door saying "Beware of the Leopard". Ever thought of going into Advertising?" - Arthur Dent

12-03-2010, 07:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	This sort of stuff burns my insides. From what I've heard of them, this is all that I hate about indie music. As a small preamble, I read an article once that asked what this generation/fad would give to coming generations. The line that stuck with me is "with so much Retro going on its a wonder what they could possibly give. You can't pass on 'remembering.'" Thats my issue with this stuff. She sings like a record played in 1942. With all due respect to the FDR administration, I'm glad it isn't 1942. At least Taco had the balls to be upfront about what he was doing. This is where I see a massive divide in the movement and I bitched about it in the Hipsters thread. A lot of great indie reaches back and takes lessons from older music and merges it with, depending on the artist, the 1980's underground. But what we're seeing here is a replication. This is museum music. I don't think this is any different than the swing movement, except Williamsburg didn't jack any styles from a half century ago. I can't find the words to put it into succinct phrases, but half of indie, the sort of decommercialized portion for lack of a better term, appears to go back to Lightning Hopkins, Woody Guthrie, and Joy Division and reads their notes and their play book, the other half, this pomplamoose half as it were, seems to take the music without layers. Its all the up-front-image of the thing. Theres no mechanics to it. If I can try for a late-game hail-mary description, some bands learn how to build a car, and some bands can tell you what the exterior looks like. __________________ I've moved to a new address

12-04-2010, 01:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	^ Agreed. I absolutely love Conte and his music which is initially what drew me to Pomplamoose but I definitely prefer his own stuff... Jack Conte > Nataly Dawn. __________________

12-05-2010, 09:07 PM	#17 (permalink)
CanwllCorfe Quiet Man in the Corner Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pocono Mountains Posts: 2,480	Oh god it's them __________________ Your eyes were never yet let in to see the majesty and riches of the mind, but dwell in darkness; for your God is blind.

12-04-2010, 01:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
Kaimon Talking Cactus Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Freebirds Posts: 201	^I can kinda see where you're coming from, and I'd probably agree with some of it when it comes to Pomplamoose or Nataly's music. Maybe you'd like Conte's solo stuff more then? IDK. Worth a shot. Because at the very least, this guy definitely has talent, and I doubt that you'd find this in the same category of "museum music" as you placed Pomplamoose's music. Hopefully. Or something. (This was just an excuse to post some Jack.)

12-10-2010, 10:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
bonesaw-orchestra Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 64	Pomplamoose are awesome. I find them as a duo endearing. I didn't know they both did solo stuff, I'll have to check them out.

12-12-2010, 10:59 AM	#19 (permalink)
DoctorSoft Rocket Appliances Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,335	There covers are kind of interesting but goddamn, that girl has to have the blandest, most uninteresting voice I've ever heard.