We have come to know ooberfuse as a vehicle for meaningful records, as previous features can attest. For instance, here’s ‘We Will Overcome’. Well, while we highly respect their socially relevant endeavours, we are also glad to see them delve into lighter and more playful territories. Latest effort ‘Zeeba da Boo’ is the perfect evidence of that. On the surface, it’s a wonderfully sunny and bright piece, a bluegrass, swing-flavoured record with a dance-inducing character.
Oscillating between aural nostalgia and contemporary flair, ‘Zeeba da Boo’ is packed with vocal and sonic hooks, especially given its quirky and hypnotising title. ooberfuse’s Cherrie Anderson and Hal St John are the creative heroes behind such a stunning song. Speaking about the inspiration behind it, they explain: “Hal’s dad was a trumpet player, and this was a big influence. Combine that with modern dance grooves of Me No Speak America and electro swing, guaranteed to make you dance.”
From a lyrical perspective, ‘Zeeba da Boo’ is pretty dreamy and uplifting, empowering the listeners into pursuing their dreams and finding their place in the world. That’s a message we can get behind. Among a series of summer festival appearances in the UK, ooberfuse continue to evolve in a positive way, confirming their highly varied and diverse musicianship.
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