I’ve been a fan of Half-handed Cloud for a long time now. I guess I’ve been a fan ever since he signed up with Asthmatic Kitty {aka Sufjan Steven’s brainchild/label}. Now this little love affair of mine hasn’t ever matured into a full blown fling, but that might be because most of John Ringhofer’s music seems to be carved up into idiosyncratic, almost childish, mashed up melodies. They flit from idea to idea as quickly as a group of five year olds change the rules of tag on the playground and that’s inherently what’s to love about his music. There is something precocious and innocent about these ultimately playful melodies and arrangements. I just don’t know how long I could listen to only Half-handed Cloud before I found myself a bit wanting for more adult conversation.
mp3 : Half-handed Cloud - Pre-Teen Apocalyptic Film Acting (Medley)
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Oh hey, these are Why? covers! This is quite a great track, but i agree with you that it is hard to listen to this for an extended period without wanting something of more sustenance. Also the fact that i have no knowledge of the bible makes it hard for me to understand what a lot of his songs are about.
yeah, it’s a nice WHY medley isn’t it? i thought it was a delightful mix. but it proves the point that he can’t seem to focus long enough for an entire song… like he could have just covered one song, but instead chose to do a medley.
What the crap is up with this song?
no way! i could listen to only john’s music for months and be happy.
i think “c” stands for child. i’m not hating on john’s music, i just couldn’t stomach ten hours straight with him like i can cloud cult, the weakerthans, or death cab.
at times in this Medley he sounds oddly like Grandaddy.