Video: "Born to Dance" - Alastair Moock (with Anand Nayak)

I don't often post live videos here, but I dig this one from Alastair Moock. It's for "Born to Dance," off his forthcoming album These Are My Friends, recorded earlier this month at Boston's Club Passim. The performance also features Anand Nayak, who's all over the new disk. (I think that's Mark Erelli on harmonica as well, not to mention Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem's Scott Kessel on drums.) Nayak'll be on hand for some of Moock's other kid-friendly gigs, such as at the 92Y Tribeca in October, so if you want to catch 'em live (and live on the East Coast), you'll have a few more chances. Alastair Moock with Anand Nayak - "Born to Dance" [YouTube]

Video: "We All Live in Animal Park" - Mike Park

I mentioned last month the entry of former Skankin' Pickle musician Mike Park to the kids' music world with the release of his album SMILE. (You can still stream the album here.) But if you're a busy parent (or kid) and only have a minute, might I suggest this stop-motion animation? It's got a lovely DIY aesthetic (which is, well, kinda appropriate for the punk background of the record). Mike Park - "Animal Park" [YouTube]

Monday Morning Smile: "Cat Quartet" - James Gill / Frank Young

This "Cat Quartet" from James Gill and Frank Young is, well, to tell you anything more would spoil the dorky happiness of the piece, which is barely more than a minute long. Consider it your semi-annual LOLcat video here at Zooglobble. James Gill and Frank Young - "Cat Quartet" [Vimeo]

Video: "16 or 17 Hours of Sleep" - Trout Fishing in America

I like the art direction in the book/CD collection this new Trout Fishing in America song is found more than the (simple) art direction in this video. It's "16 or 17 Hours of Sleep" from the new book (out this week) Chicken Joe Forgets Something Important. It's an amusing song (which isn't too surprising given its source). Trout Fishing in America - "16 or 17 Hours of Sleep" [Vimeo] Two possible video responses after the jump...

Video: "Baby Cloud" - Caspar Babypants (feat. Rachel Loshak)

This video for the closing track on the new Caspar Babypants album Sing Along! is every bit as beautiful as the song itself. The video is for "Baby Cloud," which primarily features the vocals of Rachel Loshak (aka Morgan Taylor's wife and a recording artist in her own right.) It's a modern folk classic, and now it has a video worthy of the song. Caspar Babypants feat. Rachel Loshak - "Baby Cloud" [YouTube] But wait, there's more at his YouTube page.

Video: "Foot Notes" - Jim Gill

I've always enjoyed the playfulness in Jim Gill's music, and this new video for "Foot Notes" from his upcoming fall release Music Play for Folks of All Stripes is an excellent example of his playful word play. What it lacks in, say, melody, it makes up for in improvisational generosity. As a matter of fact, you can dance to it. You just need to think about it a bit. Jim Gill - "Foot Notes" [Vimeo]