World Music: Pink Martini, "Sympathique"
(USA) Formed in 1994 by pianist Thomas M Lauderdale to play at progressive fundraisers and rallies, "Pink Martini" with its multi-lingual, tongue in cheek approach has attracted an unusually diverse fan base. The band's home base in Portland, and "Sympathique" from the CD of the same name is a home grown video of great charm, and an education in itself. The song found it's way into the radios and PA systems of clubs and restaurants world wide and although the lyric reeks of French ennui, the video is anything but boring!
(USA) Formed in 1994 by pianist Thomas M Lauderdale to play at progressive fundraisers and rallies, "Pink Martini" with its multi-lingual, tongue in cheek approach has attracted an unusually diverse fan base. The band's home base in Portland, and "Sympathique" from the CD of the same name is a home grown video of great charm, and an education in itself. The song found it's way into the radios and PA systems of clubs and restaurants world wide and although the lyric reeks of French ennui, the video is anything but boring!
