Pretty sure it was Said The Gramophone or Chromewaves that first turned us on to Basia back in ’06, and here we are two years later not having made good on our interest with this space, here — but, Basia unleashing her very first video is a good excuse to change that. The clip sees Bulat play the Pied Autoharper of London, Ontario, leading a pretty motley crew of drumming bears, Mardi Gras paraders, scarved preps, and skeleton men on a march through the night. Director Andy Seck’s attempt to have Basia charm you ala Feist feels a little forced in (obvious) comparison to the giggly spontaneity of say “1234,” but, in pockets, we’ll admit to being charmed. Next time don’t try so hard, Basia; you don’t have to.
Oh, My Darling is out via Rough Trade.
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I love this song. It was one of my favourites last year. She is touring with Hayden and I am really looking forward to seeing her again on Friday.
Check out my post on her NYC debut at Joe’s Pub.
http://www.bumpershine.com/2008/01/11/basia-bulat-at-joes-pub.html
She’ll be back opening for Foreign Born at the Bowery on 02/29.
What is it with indie artists playing to the furry crowd, these days?
She’s sweet, the song’s good, video’s okay. Thumbs up.