KidVid Tournament 2007 Final: "Pieces of 8ight" vs. "Tricycle"

Well, we're down to the final contest of KidVid Tournament 2007: "Pieces of 8ight" from Captain Bogg & Salty up against "Tricycle" from Frances England.

I'm really looking forward how these two fun (but completely different) videos do when pitted against one another.

Now, I'm expecting more than 100 comments below based on the response these videos generated previously. One of those lucky voters will get their choice of the CD from which these songs are drawn, courtesy of the artists themselves. (Thanks, artists themselves!) The randomly-selected voter will get to choose, and you're not restricted to the band you voted for -- perhaps you're a huge Captain Bogg & Salty fan and want to see what all the Frances England fuss is about.

Vote in the comments below. Rules: Video with most votes wins. One vote per e-mail address, please. Votes due by Tuesday 11 PM-ish East Coast time.

And remember, this contest is for entertainment purposes only. Please -- no wagering.

"Pieces of 8ight" - Captain Bogg & Salty

This video, directed by Vince Malone, is from the band's fund second album, Pegleg Tango. It's got a sly sense of humor ("Go Bobcats.") and captures the band's energy and sense of play.

"Tricycle" - Frances England

This video is for a song off of England's fabulous debut CD, Fascinating Creatures. The video's director, Jane Holland, says that they "shot and produced the simple little video from a child's eye view." It's simple, but the approach fits the song quite well.

Comments

[Valerie]

Tricycle! Easy for a 2 year old to sing along with!

[Nick B]

Pieces of 8ight!!

[Belinda]

It's apples and oranges, and I like both, but the Pieces of 8ight video makes me laugh over and over and over and over...

Pieces of 8ight!

[Bill C]

Pieces of 8ight gets my vote for sure! Yar. Give it to yon piratey crew.

[John]

I skinned my knee too many times on a tricycle!

A pirates life for me! Pieces of Eight!

[e]

pirates are soooo last century

TRICYCLE!

[Kemmer Barnes]

Tricycle is adorable and a catchy little ditty. But, dear lord, the Pirates. Bogg & Salty have been around in one form or another for 15+ years. Pirates are "trendy" but Bogg & Salty are forever!

YAR! Pieces Of 8ight gets me vote!

[Hoib]

Pieces of 8ight because they're alpha-numeric, and should be beta-maxed!

[Lauren]

Oh, I'm so sad that Willy was a Whale didn't make it through. Ah, well. Our vote will go for Tricycle.

[Easy B]

Yarrrr!!!!!

Pieces of eight, Pieces of Eight, PIECES OF EIGHT!

[john]

def agree they are apples and oranges - and for different age groups entirely...love those pirates, but put me down for the under-4 crowd pleaser, Ms. England's TRICYCLE.

[Brian D]

We're a split household. My vote is Pieces of 8ight, but my daughter relates to "Tricycle."

[mike weisberg]

yar, no contest... 8ight it is...

[Dave]

Tricycle! The music and lyrics show a great insight into childhood. Plus it's fun!

[Sile]

Tricycle: its freshness, innocence and ability to capture the essence of childhood in a few well-composed word pictures.

[Jordi]

Until seeing Captain Bogg and Salty live, I had never witnessed a kindergarten mosh-pit and little ones forming their tiny fingers into hook shapes screaming "YARRRR!" and having so much fun.

I vote 'Pieces of 8'!







(Doy.)

[Tont]

Pieces if 8ight!

[jim]

Pirates all the way!!!!!!

[penny]

Tricycle definitely! That song and those kids stay around forever!

[Robin Flamm]

PIECES of 8IGHT !!!!!!!!!!!

[Kip Johnston]

Pieces of 8ight!

Pieces of 8ight!

Pieces of 8ight!

[The Karbs Family]

Pirates, hooks down! We can watch PIECES OF 8IGHT over and over again and STILL love it :)

[Andrew's Mommy]

Well my 3 year old watched both videos and he wanted to watch Pieces of 8ight over and over. I guess you can guess our vote, we'll go with the "trendy" Pirates.

Pieces of 8ight all the way!!!

[Paul]

Pieces of 8ight! There is no other choice!

Pirates Rock!!!

[Winklers]

Pieces of 8ight for us. Again.