Contest coming to an end. $5000 to be given next monday.

The "This Contest (still) Blows" contest is coming to a close! Only two days left (it ends February 13th at midnight. If you haven't yet, check out the http://ocarina.smule.com/contest to see the latest updates on the contest. Also, don't forget to join the live broadcast next Monday at 7pm PST We will be announcing the contest winners and giving away $5000 so don't miss it! I will also be talking about our next product which is shaping up quite nicely so tune in for a sneak peak on that.
Here are some recent video posts from the contest.


This one is just awesome. Must have taken quite a bit of time to do.



Here is a girl with some REAL talent. She plays and sings at the same time! I definitely can't do that.


This is a great update to the original Totoro video by SirLaughsALot535



This guy made his own soundtrack for a short film version of Edward Scissorhands


This guy is a champ. Nothing can stop him from rocking out on Ocarina, not even a cat sitting on his music.



A charming rendition of the Celine Dion love ballad



See you all on Monday!

Boxers or Briefs?

Hey everyone! The Sonic Lighter wielding Smuleans have now proven themselves as a true force in the future predicting arena. In November '08 you predicted the outcome of the United States Election, and this past Sunday you predicted the outcome of the Super Bowl! Now it is time to prove yourselves once again and finally settle a more pressing issue. One of the most debated issues of all time ... No, not "What is the meaning of life?", or "Why does Madonna talk with a British accent?" but even more important, the dilemma of "Boxers Vs. Briefs?". Of course some of you will say "What about boxer-briefs?" To this Smule emphatically retorts, "There is only one true answer...." and we will soon see what the world has chosen.

To stay up to date on the world's choice, check out our Boxers Vs. Briefs Map

Smulerbowl Lighter Update

The Super Bowl is coming, but the Smulerbowl has already begun! Yesterday the latest Sonic Lighter update came out with yet another wonderful map to bring you the latest polls from around the globe of who people are voting for in the Superbowl...Smule-Style though of course. It seems that the Steelers are much more popular worldwide, because who ever heard of the Cardinals? Well that may be a little harsh, I mean it might just be due to the fact that we already offered a red flame for the Election 08 edition of Lighter, even though the flames are slightly different.
So who will it be? The Steelers who have already made numerous appearances at the Super Bowl, or the Cardinals who are currently the Smulean underdog? Or maybe you just plain don't give a hoot and that is awwwwwwright!

Using the Sonic Lighter as a Geo Paintbrush

Smule Tag in Palo Alto
Originally uploaded by themulewashere

Cool News from Smule HQ!
The Sonic Lighter is now being used as a paintbrush with the entire earth as its canvas. This is really cool stuff! With the latest update to the Sonic Lighter Light Map (the Google Maps version of the global light map available in the Sonic Lighter app) you can now create a live archived link to the Light Map as you see it. We have also developed a forum dedicated to the Sonic Lighter, where you can share your Lighter Map Art.

Here are some examples of a creative Smuler from Pasadena, and My Tag in Palo Alto.

Smiley Face from Pasadena

Holiday Greeting from Pasadena

Smule Tag in Palo Alto


In keeping with the tradition started by the guy in Pasadena I am including a screen shot of how long it took to make the "Smule" in PA.

Contest Results, Extension, and T-Shirts for All Participants

It's been a crazy past couple of days! The Contest winners were announced, the contest was extended, and we are working on sending T-shirts to everyone who entered! All in an effort to make this world a bit more Smulean ... whatever that may be!

First off, a HUGE thank you and congratulations to everyone who has entered the contest up to this point! You guys have done some wonderfully creative things and we decided to extend the contest to see if we can uncover even more creativity in the Ocarina community!

Second, the new contest deadline is Friday, February 13th, and the last 5 winners will be announced on the following Monday, February 16th on my weekly Ustream Broadcast.

So without further adieu, here are the results thus far.

Please visit the Contest Website for a more in depth look (and witty comments) at the contest standings.

10 Winners Thus Far

Monkey Head by laughtech




Hot N Cold by davidchoimusic




Oh Shenandoah by hrdrockgrrl




Music of the Night with your Nose by goddesslynz




Good Sleep, Fast Sleep by Degravia





Whistle Stop by BlakeCarlileITM





Sadness and Sorrow by vladtepesdrac




Greetings from Hungary! by hunocarina





Song of Storms by Watemon




Carol of the Bells by AliHandal

Live Broadcast tonight! Contest winners announced!

Hey all. Please join for the live broadcast tonight! We will be announcing the Contest results, talking about macworld, and much much more! There will be a special guest, and it may even be a bit controversial. oh my!

Smule Live Broadcast

The "This Contest Blows" Contest One Week Left!

In light of there only being One more week to submit videos for the "This Contest Blows" Contest, I am featuring some of my personal favorites here.


A huge thank you to David Choi for making us this great video and a few others too! Very well done David!


A somewhat bizarre Music Video made using the Ocarina as the instrument of choice on the soundtrack. And by somewhat bizarre I mean awesome!



A very unique way of putting a crying baby to sleep and some great animation to boot!



A Jazzy Ocarina rendition of "White Christmas"