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[bloodyrosemccoy]

I wonder if Stephen Colbert ever fears the power of his flying monkey army. He certainly seemed awed with it this week.

See, his guests one day this week were Movits, this bonkers Swedish band consisting of four nerdy guys singing an unholy union of swing and hip-hop. Before they went on his show, they ranked something like 94,300 on Amazon’s sales ranking.

“They’re going to be surprised tomorrow,” I said.

My prediction was right. Two days later, they ranked 75.

Now that is power.

And I wish to pass it on, because holy goddamn, I have just discovered I LOVE THIS BAND. It’s like they’re attacking swing with backbeats. Or maybe attacking hip-hop with tom drums and syncopation. And at one point they attack both an oom-pahing tuba. You’re not sure whether to break dance or swing dance.

Yeah, they deserve the Colbert Bump. I have good luck with Swedish artists,* and this is no exception.


*I once explained to my sister that I like ABBA because my synesthesia is convinced their music is the auditory equivalent of a Lisa Frank picture—neon rainbows and glitter and sparkles and lots of pink and happy animals everywhere. She had to concede the point.

Comments

[biomekanic.livejournal.com]

For me, ABBA is happy memories of fishing and crabbing in the Delmarva penisula.

For me the jury is still out on Movits, it might be a language issue.

[neintales.livejournal.com]

I shall have to look 'em up, being the lover of interesting musical genre mixes (Van Canto I'm looking at you!)

[gwalla.livejournal.com]

Cool, a different sort of brass/hip-hop fusion from Drums & Tuba, Finagathing, or Youngblood Brass Band.

[padparadscha.livejournal.com]

Hey, man, just cuz they aren't the ONLY ones doesn't mean they're not GOOD!

[gwalla.livejournal.com]

You misunderstand! They're doing it in a very different way from those other bands (who I also recommend, hint hint). Drums & Tuba and Fingathing do more of a big band mixed with turntablism thing, and Youngblood Brass Band is essentially a New Orleans style brass band that plays hip-hop.

Personally I have fantasies of forming a big band that plays a swing/surf-guitar fusion. Now if only I could play an instrument...

[padparadscha.livejournal.com]

Indeed! In that case I stand corrected. I'll check these dudes out.

I would offer my services as a bassist for your dream band, but probably you wouldn't want me. Haven't played in ages.

[sofish-sasha.livejournal.com]

Woot, I love Movitz! Well ok I've only heard two songs, but they totally rule, man! Another Swedish band that's well worth a listen is Detektivbyrån. They do instrumental music with keyboards, synth drums, accordion, theremin, scissors... It's sound nerdery at it's finest, really. The result sounds like what a Swedish summer feels like. :)

[queenlyzard.livejournal.com]

*laughs* I agree about ABBA, and I don't even have synesthesia!