After mastering the trials of in-determent beams I felt it was time I did something useless and what better than to give ye folk some words. There is one little stumbling point in this little idea of mine though; I am out of anything interesting to say. That is assuming I was interesting in the first place which I shall leave up to you. The problem here is obviously I only ever seem to blog when I have nothing better to do which is a terrible start. Ok it is time to make a start of something...
After sitting around for a good twenty odd minutes thinking listening to some triple J like a versions I thought I’d keep it short and post a few up for you all and see as well as some other random covers. So tell me what you think and even suggest some of your own favourites. Alright so here are five at random to enjoy.
Nada Surf – Where is my Mind (The Pixies)
I only really discovered the Pixies after watching fight club this is the song in the very last scene and it just really is so brilliantly placed. There really isn’t much of a difference between the original and the cover but hell I like the original so deal with it.
Dirty Projectors – Dark Eyes (Bob Dylan)
I think this one sells itself just a beautiful rendition of a classic.
Cloud Control - Pursuit of Happiness (Kid Cudi)
The original its self was quite a lyrically intriguing song that seems to play little on what we are all looking for and a way to get there. When played acoustically in this style it really just adds an amazing new depth and I think I have listened to the same song at least 5 times in the last half hour and still am not sick of it.
Lisa Mitchell – Romeo and Juliet (Dire Straits)
Look it’s nothing like the original but when you are taking a very well known and loved song you have to take it in a different direction and I would have to say this is a good example.
The Kooks – Kids (MGMT)
I think I can safely say I much prefer thing song as an acoustic version. Just has a better feel.
Well that is my five, there is no pattern to them just in the order I came across them. They don’t necessarily completely follow my normal tastes but I enjoyed them all for what they are. So I shall be waiting to see what you think instead of the studying I should be doing.
..MF
6 comments:
Whoa... The Where is My Mind cover is awesome... Lisa Mitchell's Romeo and Juliet actually grows on you. And I love that Kids cover.
Some of my favourites:
How could you miss this one? Jen Cloher and Jordie Lane's Electric Feel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tliQPLCKWNQ
It counts right? Bono's cover of I am the Walrus from Across the Universe... I dunno, I just think Bono's voice suits psychedelic... Not to mention the awesome 60's references in the video either... BEYOND... I love that
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq0c1rOfxzM
I like The Flaming Lips cover of Pink FLoyd's Eclipse, it's similar to the original, I just like the difference in intensity.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMSf815culw
you know what the electric kids cover was one of the first ones to go down in my draft but i took it out for kids because two MGMT songs seems excessive but isnt it just soo much better with the banjo.
your also right about the lisa mitchel one it took at least 3 listens to start to appreciate it.
i prefer psychedelic bono he should have stuck to instead of saving the world
I've also been going through the Like A Version cds for the last couple of days! I love the cover of Such Great Heights by Ben Folds. If you find the actual Triple J live in studio video on YouTube, you'll see that he has 3 drummers: one playing a box with a towel over it, another tapping some glasses and the third his thighs. It sounds surprisingly awesome. Real Love by Regina Spektor and Wuthering Heights by Josh Pyke are also notable.
wow that ben folds cover is great and the rythme created by just those assorted odds and ends is brilliant wish I had come across this one now!
and another great Josh Pyke cover is Under the milky way - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIhanjU7SZ8
Oooh, if you're into Ben Folds covers, look up "Bitches Ain't Shit". The lyrics are... fairly graphic, because it's a Dr Dre cover (yes, I'm a white, middle-class student, so shoot me for listening to rap music), but it's SO ACE.
Also, the kids cover really made my heart sing.
oh wow that ben folds cover is amazing why he needed 20 guitarists i dont care or that he needed to have such a built up exit from stage.
and i reckon i have listened to that kids cover at least 10 times and its still no less.
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