Sophie Madeleine plays "The Beard Song" on ukulele

Sophie Madeleine plays "The Beard Song" on ukulele.

[Rotwang February 24, 2009 12:36 PM]

Such a sweet voice.

[Michiel February 24, 2009 12:45 PM]

Her voice is... old-timey? There is something black-and-white about it, but I can't tell what it is.

Also, I'm feeling pretty good about my beard right now.

[barrymcw February 24, 2009 12:48 PM]

God lord Mark, you know you're killing me by posting these adorable uke girls, right?

[Fludzone February 24, 2009 12:56 PM]

I for one hope the adorable uke girl trend doesn't end.

[Mark Frauenfelder February 24, 2009 12:57 PM]

That's my intent, Barry! :)

[Enormo February 24, 2009 12:58 PM]

Uke Girlies in the zeitgeist...

Girl Zeitgeist: What a cute performance!

Boy Zeitgeist: I want to have sex with her!

[Robbo February 24, 2009 1:03 PM]

Personally, I prefer Julia Nunes:

http://www.youtube.com/user/jaaaaaaa

[Anonymous February 24, 2009 1:13 PM]

Ukulele girls:BoingBoing :: Roomba:Woot!

[Michiel February 24, 2009 1:13 PM]

I like the uke girls...

Why would they not fit between tearful cops, perceptual illusions, some book-fetish that won't do so good now the economy is down, and Chinese bluegrass?

[ratmonkey February 24, 2009 1:14 PM]

I feel terrible now. I shaved my beard just hours ago at the demand of my boss. As long as the trash man hasn't come, my beard will live again with tape and glue once I get home.

[mcgringostarr February 24, 2009 1:27 PM]

#6 Thank you. I am not without an appreciation for cuteness (ask my hamster, Hammy Davis Jr.!). But the uke girl fetish is like someone trying to convince you they really liked Lisa Loeb's music more than her glasses.

[Steven Stwalley February 24, 2009 1:38 PM]

Mark, thanks for posting all the great ukulele videos... but I can't believe you haven't shared any Ukulele Ike! There are some amazing videos of him on the internet... check out this one...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVKBUfVgT8U

[Darren Garrison February 24, 2009 1:59 PM]

If only a Japanese girl could be convinced to glue random gears and pipes to a uke and sing a song somehow combining outrage about DMR and CCTV, Boingboing would spontaneously combust.

[Libertyinexile February 24, 2009 2:26 PM]

Actually I think its a good example of the medium determining the message (which is very Boingboing). The tinny sound of a ukulele comes across well on the imperfect sound of Utube and the little video box you can any see enough of the player to end up hopelessly smitten.

[shutz February 24, 2009 2:38 PM]

Even though I love all those ukelele posts, I'm starting to feel like maybe it's time for a new Boing Boing spinoff site:

bbu: Boing Boing Ukelele!

Now, someone design the pixel art for this new sub-site's mascot!

[nutbastard February 24, 2009 2:45 PM]

@#12 RATMONKEY

"I shaved my beard just hours ago at the demand of my boss."

Dude. Not cool.

I wouldn't shave my beard, even for poon-tang. Maybe some poonanny or some pinocha, but not regular old 'tang.

[bhilton February 24, 2009 3:06 PM]

Girl, ukulele, beards...now if only you could incorporate a tiki bar into this, everything I truly love would be wrapped up into one single Boing Boing post.

[arkizzle / Moderator February 24, 2009 5:03 PM]

Moar pleez!

[Mim February 24, 2009 5:39 PM]

@#13 - You keep your dangerous ideas to yourself!

[morcheeba February 24, 2009 7:58 PM]

Well, as of this morning, I've got 1 week of beard on me... which is about 6 days more than I've had in the last few years. It's been fun, but off it goes tomorrow!

I feel like I must remind everyone that previously-featured Danielle is playing Saturday in Ft. Collins, CO & she has her new album out!
http://www.boingboing.net/2009/01/13/dream-a-little-dream.html

I'm still loving her version of Rich Girl: http://uketoob.blogspot.com/2008/12/danielle-ate-sandwich-rich-girl.html

[yclept February 24, 2009 8:08 PM]

I'm ready to grow my beard back. It was a goof for the holidays, but now that my wife has said it looked good this time, there is nothing stopping me. Other than the desire to make money, that is. I don't think beards are in vogue on investment bankers. Then again, investment bankers aren't in vogue, period, so a little facial hair probably won't matter.

[caldrax February 24, 2009 8:37 PM]

Mara Carlyle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoSIK11iAWE

Has been on Plaid and Jamie Lidell albums

She's a friend of mine, when she performs this song live in front of you it is just spine tingling.

[laserone February 24, 2009 10:00 PM]

ngh kll stff lrdy.

[Takuan February 24, 2009 10:07 PM]

MORE!

[presterjohn February 24, 2009 10:16 PM]

I bought Daniel Ate The Sandwich's CD.

It came in a home-made felt sleeve.

She is full of win.

[klh February 24, 2009 10:18 PM]

@#6

I'm sure that more girls than just me are on the boys side with regards to this one.

I'd with I could grow a beard myself if she hadn't specifically said that ladies beards aren't beautiful.....

;)

[Chris Spurgeon February 24, 2009 10:19 PM]

I'm starting to feel that in some sort of MST3K-esque experiment, where the evil BoingBoing overlords want to determine just how many ukulele videos a person can take before they go totally insane.

[pinehead February 25, 2009 12:18 AM]

What a lovely voice. I could listen to her sing all day.

[dculberson February 25, 2009 7:40 AM]

laserone had quite an illustrious streak going yesterday; must have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed.

[HOTDAMN February 25, 2009 8:23 AM]

This makes me so happy

[RandalC February 25, 2009 8:41 AM]

Just amazing. I love the music, love the words, love the voice.

[elguapostrikes February 25, 2009 9:31 AM]

I was sick and tired of the cute girl uke videos (whoa! who knew cute girls could play instruments and sing?) but this one has changed my mind. MOAR

but maybe diversify
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goHVA21BhYM

[Antinous / Moderator replied to comment from laserone February 25, 2009 2:42 PM]

laserone,

That's two in a row. Let me know if you want your account reinstated.

[Anonymous February 25, 2009 6:57 PM]

@6 My wife, who is mostly straight, wanted to do her too

[error404 March 13, 2009 5:18 AM]

This in mono.

I spent a half hour trying to fix my sound.

gah!!

She is both whimsical and lovely.

Me big Skin head with gigantic mutton chop sideburns.

[error404 March 13, 2009 5:26 AM]

Might I also mention the marvellous Clara Belle.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ClaraBelleMusic

The Scottish/Japanese Uke delight.

Sorry no news on here Victorian/Steampunk credentials.

[Anonymous July 30, 2009 1:52 AM]

whoa!

she's so nice.

it's my Korean student who introduced me about Sophie's song.
I love it, we both love it..

and i am practicing on it..

Thanks

[hisdevineshadow October 8, 2009 11:50 AM]

ngh kll stff lrdy.

Can someone translate, Please!?