If you haven’t taken some time to check out Flight of the Conchords on HBO (it’s after Entourage), definitely take the time… There’s absolutely no plot except that two struggling kiwi musicians in NY are trying to get “big” and gigs through their manager whom works out of his office. The show is summed up in one word: Random, until they break into song with lyrics like “You’re so pretty, like a tree or a high-class prostitute… You could be a part-time model.” there’s no doubt the odd comic musician duo will pick up fans from their dry wit, sarcastic and pointed audience. Check a few tracks:
Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros (Episode 3)
*Live version at bottom is actually a better version*
If You’re Into It (Episode 4):
Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros Live:
Murray: (To Jemaine) I’ve told you. When you are in a band, you don’t get with your bandmate’s girlfriend. Past or present.
Jemaine: Yes, well, thanks for that.
Murray: You get a love triangle, you know, a Fleetwood Mac situation. Although there was four of them, so more of a love square. But you know, no-one gets on.
Jemaine: Ok, I see.
Murray: Mind you, they did make some of their best music back then.
Bret: Rumours?
Murray: No it’s all true.
I made a trip out to Hollywood to hang with a few friends for the weekend. After a long drive to San Diego and back for work on Thursday, I made it through Irvine long enough to hang at the ‘ool at my boy BP’s spot. Irvine is the definition of suburbia and more boring that watching ice melt.
