Listen To This: "Beard For All Seasons" - Gustafer Yellowgold

Ever since the New York Times used the phrase “The show is a cross between ‘Yellow Submarine’ and Dr. Seuss" to describe Gustafer Yellowgold, it's been plastered all over their promo materials. Hey, if I were them, I would too. But I always thought it was just barely appropriate -- yes, it's animated and poppy, but those weren't quite the musical and lyrical influences I was hearing on the debut DVD.

But they've posted another track off their upcoming Have You Never Been Yellow? CD/DVD set, "Beard For All Seasons," on their Myspace page. And "Beard" definitely sounds like the Beatles (a clean melody, horns, handclaps) aided by a touch of Seussian lyrical whimsy. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

(Oh, and the DVD, which comes out October 16, has an audio commentary from creator Morgan Taylor. While the idea of an audio commentary on a kids movie isn't weird at all, I'm pretty sure this is a first for the kids' music world. DVD geeks unite!)

Comments

[mockstar]

A better comparison might be Shel Silverstein.

But if I wasan artist getting positive comparisons to Dr. Suess and the Beatles, I would probably let people know too.

[Jeff]

Can't tell ya how excited my household is to watch and listen to the new Gusty disc. Keep it yellow!

Have not checked out the new tune on the myspace page, thanks for the tip!