Smule Apps Keep Mysteriously Appearing In Pop Culture

It has become apparent that the Ocarina continues to dig it's claws into the depths of pop culture. A little over a week ago the UK band "The Mentalists" did a full on iPhone band performance, and it has continued to show up in various other YouTube videos as well as on T-Pain's website.

These two videos have a common theme. It seems that Ford is hosting a contest of their own and two of the videos submitted have an Ocarina feature in them. One is from our very own This Contest Blows winner "laughtech". Check them out.

Features laughtech's Ocarina song at 1:22



Features Ocarina as one of "25 Random Things" that these people can do at 1:16



T-Pain with the Sonic Lighter doing some magic.

THR33 RINGZ Webisode 7 - iPhone lighter - T-Pain.com

Glendale Galleria Apple Store Presentation

Today I did a little Smule presentation at the Glendale Galleria Apple Store. Here's a picture that was snapped by one of the people who came to check it out! You rock man! It was a grand old time. That place sure is packed on Sundays! Go figure.

The Mentalists Pay Ocarina!

WOW! Really cool stuff! A band called The Mentalists from the UK posted this video the other day of them playing nothing but iPhones and iPod Touches! This is truly groundbreaking stuff here! This is something that was not possible before the iPhone came out. A mobile device enabling a group of musicians to produce a truly expressive performance? Totally awesome.

Live Broadcast in LA!

One more thing! I will be broadcasting live from LA tomorrow, Monday the 23rd at 7pm PST from Rancho Palos Verdes in Los Angeles. I've been told there are beautiful ocean side views from where I will be so I can't wait.

I would also like to say that I will be featuring two very talented guests. One a renown Magician from the Magic Castle, and the other an astounding musical talent. They also happened to be winners of the This Contest Blows contest with their expressive rendition of Carol Of the Bells.

Don't miss it 'cause it's a one time only event!!!!

Smule you later.

--The Mule

Smule Community Predicts the Oscars!

Hey all you faithful Smulers! You did it! With the newly released Sonic Lighter poll you have all cast your vote from the far reaches of the globe to successfully predict the outcome of the Academy Awards choice for Best Picture. I was here in LA when it happened and it was quite a site to see. Anyways a huge thank you to those of you who chose your flame of choice and supported your favorite movie of the year.

Yippeeeee!

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