Filed under: Covers, Music | Tags: Arcade Fire, Beirut, Covers, Fanfarlo, Glen Hansard, Johnny Flynn, Jonathon Coulton, Laura Marling, Monk, Ryan Adams
I’ve always loved this cover of Oasis’ classic hit – ‘Wonderwall’ by the ever so talented Ryan Adams. I even think it’s better than the original, not only because Ryan Adams has a much prettier voice than Liam Gallagher but Ryan Adams’ take on it seems so much more passionate.
Ahh! I have to admit, I do have a soft spot for Glen Hansard. I think he’s an immensely talented singer and musician in general and I love how he manages to sing his heart out all the time. He’s done quite a few covers and I was going to write about his Britney Spears cover of ‘Everytime’ but I just thought the comedic value of this video was too much to turn down. Incase any of you didn’t know, It’s a cover of Justin Timberlake’s ‘Cry Me A River’.
A lovely cover of Jeffrey Lewis and Diane Cluck’s – ‘Travel Light’ performed by Laura Marling and Johnny Flynn. Both versions sound almost identical but It’s still a very nice song. I’m a big fan of both Laura Marling and Johnny Flynn so It’s nice to see them singing together. Oh, and I love the guitar part! Though Jeffrey Lewis always writes awesome guitar riffs so It’s not at all surprising.
Fanfarlo performing a cover of Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy’s – ‘A Minor Place’. It’s a nice little cover but I think I’m leaning towards the original more. Fanfarlo are such an awesome band though.
Ohh oh! Cue musical heart attack once again! Beirut’s cover of ‘La Javanaise’ by Serge Gainsbourg. I haven’t actually heard the original but i’m going to go ahead and say this version is much better ;) Because well, who could resist Zach Condon singing in French?
Okay, Okay, I just couldn’t resist. A folk version of Sir Mix-A-Lot’s – ‘Baby Got Back’?!! Crazy. Here’s Jonathon Coulton sporting those famous lines….’I like big butts and I cannot lie’.
I verrrrry nearly forgot the incredible cover of The Clash’s – ‘Guns of Brixton’ by the amazing amazing AMAZING Arcade Fire. It needs no words, none of their music does :) So just watch, listen and enjoy!
Man, I love them.
Filed under: Film, Music | Tags: Arcade Fire, Power Out, Wake Up, Where the Wild Things Are, Woo
There are certain things that never fail to amaze, and leave you flabbergasted. The first time Arcade Fire appeared on Jools Holland is definitely, definitely, definitely one of those.
The word on the street…(NME) is that Win Butler has said the new album is underway (YES!) and more significantly it may be released sooner than we expect (YAY!) confirming the view that they do not want to “take three years making a record”.
If it’s at all possible though there is more! Two years since Neon Bible, with only smidgens of contact here and there, Win also mentions that he is “itching” to play gigs again. “I can imagine being on that stage” (cue.. ecstatic lunacy) :D.
It’s well worth the wait, but still I say..scratch that itch soon please??!
For the time being though, Power Out on Jools Holland will have to do!
Oh oh oh!! Also very much looking forward to this. Everytime I watch this trailer with Arcade Fire playing through it I feel like I’m sat cross-legged, homegrown bowl cut atop my head listening to my teacher reading to me again.
