When I heard about the "twist" Debbie Cavalier (AKA Debbie and Friends was considering for the video for her new song, "Cinderella," I thought it might end up being cheesy. But now that I've seen the final product, bada boom, bada bing, I think it turned out pretty funny and ends up elevating the rest of the video just enough to not drive away the parents. The song is an uptempo, 5-minute retelling of the myth with touches of Death Cab for Cutie.
Debbie and Friends - "Cinderella" [YouTube]
More D&F videos after the jump.
Gustafer Yellowgold's Infinity Trip Around the Kindie Interwebs
It's not quite as lengthy as the trip he takes in his forthcoming DVD/CD set Gustafer Yellowgold's Inifinity Sock, but Gustafer Yellowgold will be making a number of appearances next month at many family music sites. Gustafer Yellowgold’s Infinity Sock World Premiere Video Week will feature seven videos (in order) from the March 1 release, but unlike the sock whose origin Gustafer seeks out in the album, the length of time you'll have to see each of the videos is very finite -- only about 24 hours. So you'll want to make sure not to miss each site each day. The schedule is below - see you here on February 2nd.
Tuesday, Feb. 1: The Saturday Morning Cereal Bowl - “Slim Gets In ‘Em”
Wednesday, Feb. 2: Zooglobble (that's right here!) - “Infinity”
Thursday, Feb. 3: Out with the Kids - “Beehive”
Friday, Feb. 4: Gooney Bird Kids - “Snake Proms”
Saturday, Feb. 5: Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child - “Cheddar”
Sunday, Feb. 6: Ages 3 and Up! - “Wisconsin Poncho” (I know it's Sunday, folks, but make sure you don't miss this one)
Monday: Feb. 7: Boston Children’s Music – “Question Marks”Video: "It's Raining, It's Pouring" (Live) - The Speks
There is absolutely nothing visually special about this new video from Ireland's The Speks. The traditonal preschool tune "It's Raining, It's Pouring" is performed live by the band as an Irish reel (if that is, indeed the correct name for the style of music -- I'll admit I don't know my reels from my jigs).
But I'm so used to thinking of the band as animated (literally), that seeing actual people playing actual instruments was reason enough to post. It's fun to see adults get into the song (and by the end, the off-screen audience is, too.)
The Speks - "It's Raining, It's Pouring" (Live) [YouTube]
Three Sesame Street Counting Songs
I so enjoyed coming up with a list of counting songs from Sesame Street that I'm going to duplicate it by moving on to numbers. (No, I haven't decided if I'm going to do 3 science-related songs from the show next week.)
First off, the show recently re-did their classic "Ladybugs' Picnic" video. This new version is done with claymation and features vocals from Langhorne Slim. But as you can guess by the fact that I'm not actually embedding that video, I prefer the old traditionally animated version and sung by Bud Luckey. It's like an old college t-shirt (or, if you're a kid, a well-loved teddy bear) -- the rough-around-the-edges nature of the original has become an asset. (I really like Elizabeth Mitchell's version, though.)
"Ladybugs' Picnic" [YouTube]
Video: "K-I-D-S" - Luv Clowns
There are certain kids musicians which make families all warm and snuggly inside, filled with love and grace.
And then there are Memphis' Luv Clowns, who last December strolled through the Memphis Christmas Parade... without, as best I can tell, having permission to do so. Watch as the Luv Clowns play "K-I-D-S" as they stroll through the parade, interacting with the youngsters walking along, then get denied entry to FedEx Arena by the police at the end. Every genre needs its subversives -- Luv Clowns are (one of) ours. (Remember, you can pick up a free mp3 of the track here.)
Luv Clowns - "K-I-D-S" [YouTube]
Video: "Green Light, Go!" - The Not-Its
The latest video from Seattle's Not-Its crams in a little chit-chat, primping, driving, and gratuitous slo-mo mugging at the Seattle Center before wrapping up one of 2010's hardest-rocking kindie songs. Takes barely 2 minutes - perfect for even the most short-attention-spanned amongst your family.
The Not-Its - "Green Light, Go!" [YouTube]
