Looking back at my posts, I can't see having done one on Bumkey.
AND I CAN'T BELIEVE I HAVEN'T BECAUSE I'M SO IN LOVE WITH HIS VOICE!!!
*ahem*
Excuse my little freak out up there.
Seriously though. Bumkey. He's got the most beautiful, amazing... Wow. I am so sorry, there is no way to qualify his style and his amazing voice. I am going to try.
Let's start by getting out there that the music video I'm going to be talking about here is "Attraction," featuring Dynamic Duo. In the comments on Youtube it seems that a lot of people are drawn the music video because Ellin from Crayon Pop. I think that's fantastic, and I applaud whoever it was that had the idea to have her in the music video. That's just plain good business, and I hope Bumkey gets TONS of more fans from that.
I love his voice. I love his style, which I guess we could call R&B, but I think it also has a bit of a Jazzy influence and a mellow kind of rhythm that makes me think of classy lounge music, or a high class club... Not that I've ever been in either kind of place, but I imagine the music they play would sound a lot like this (I do think this song--and his voice--is perhaps a bit more sexy than classy lounge music, though. Just saying).
The instrumentals are deceptively simple, sticking with a very similar rhythm throughout, and a few chords and picking on the guitar; but that simplicity is what will get stuck in your head and have you humming the song throughout the day without you realizing it.
Vocals. Ah, the vocals. Bumkey has this clear, floaty, flirty tenor that he weaves effortlessly through rhythm and melody to create an entrancing song which will suck unsuspecting passersby in--into the magic and sultriness of this world. I think my favorite parts in any of his songs is when he takes it high, and the notes just... soar and flirt with your ear.
Dynamic Duo?? Oh, they are a win every single time. And their rap in this song fits it so perfectly and just COMPLETES everything that the song is striving for. I think a little rap in songs like this serves to brighten the mood, and make things even that much more interesting.
The music video... I thought the setting and the room was very clever and tasteful. The fact that his friends are thwarting him at every turn is entirely entertaining, and I had a good laugh at that. I love the game of cards they were playing! I love that you don't actually see them kiss at the end when everyone has been kicked out. It fades to black before that. Perfect!
The only thing I had a hard time with was the splitting of the screen. Yes, it was clever and interesting, but when it showed different outfits and people, I got a little confused about what was ACTUALLY supposed to be happening.
Now! Go and watch this amazing music video if you haven't yet. Because Bumkey is... *sigh*
Just. Plain. Wonderful.
Keep chill with your awesome music, and I'll see you back here on Thursday! I've got a good one in mind.
:D
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