The ugly

[oakenguy]

Does anyone know what the story is with a band called "Polyphonic Spree"? I saw a video of theirs this morning, and honestly can't tell if they're legit, or another Fatboy Slim-style parody. A twenty-piece band in white robes, hopping back-up singers, and the worst sideburns I've seen since Easy Rider?


Also, my boss apparently got a visit last night when the building was nearly deserted, from a muscular bald 6'5" man who wanted to let her know that he was the best jazz musician in the world and that we should immediately hire him. He had, he mentioned, shut down music schools in the past when they did things which displeased him. She managed to end the conversation by letting him know we needed a resume and some sample CDs before we can conduct any hiring, but it really rattled her, and now we're on the lookout in case he comes back. Oy.

Comments

[marm0t.livejournal.com]

they're totally legit, and causing quite a stir. did you like the song?

[oakenguy.livejournal.com]

It seemed....well...like something that should've been on the "Free to Be You and Me" album, but was recorded too late. Alright when you're in the mood for a song about letting your love shine, complete with flute trills, but....

[enidenvy.livejournal.com]

the first time i saw the polyphonic spree, all i could think of was jesus christ superstar or joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat. when i first looked at them, i thought it was some sort of musical. i dont know what to make of it all. they look like a cult. kool-aid, anyone?

[oakenguy.livejournal.com]

That's exactly what I thought! It's the blissed-out giant smiles on their faces, too, that add to the cult feel.

[enidenvy.livejournal.com]

there should be a polyphonic theme at the spring party! i will serve purple kool-aid, and everyone will be afraid.

[empheliath.livejournal.com]

Wow, and I thought we were the only ones to get psychos telling us they were the best in our field, and we should immediately hire them.

[oakenguy.livejournal.com]

Oh, it gets better--we looked him up, and he's an actual student. Second semester, part-time, and his scores haven't exactly been All That.

[empheliath.livejournal.com]

Wow. You might want to consider reporting his odd after-hours visit to campus security, on the "better safe than sorry" premise. Especially considering it included a threat.

[aurelio1979.livejournal.com]

polyphonic spree is fucking awesome.

you have not lived until you've seen them live.

i'm telling you.

they are incredibly talented classically-trained musicians with the most wicked sense of humour.

*sings soldier girl loud and proud at her workstation*

-a

[simply-juniper.livejournal.com]

You have some real freaks come in to your job. It's weird because it's a school office... It kinda boggles my mind.