Not a fan of the way she does the intro, but I really like her inflection on the chorus. I think her voice almost sounds better as she hits some of the high notes leading up to the chorus. Not as powerful or moving as the original, but it is worth a listen. Remember: Don’t judge a song by it’s cover.
If you only watch one beatbox Pixies cover today, make sure it’s this one. Youtube user Pyrantula shows off the talents of British beatboxer THePETEBOX. With six strings, a loop pedal and a microphone he unleashes a version of the Pixie’s “Where is my Mind” that is pretty sock-knocking off worthy.
Petebox’s cover of MGMT’s “Kids” from the Y-Not Festival last August is also worth a listen. If you didn’t pick it up by now, this guy is very talented.
Seven Swans, the legendary album from Sufjan Stevens is being “reimagined” by a collection of indie artists for charity. All profits from the album will go to benefit the Susan G. Komen For The Cure breast cancer foundation. The project was organized and put together by an independent compilation company, On Joyful Wings. They got 15 different and unique artists, ranging from Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy to Joshua James to The David Crowder Band, to deliver their own re-working of one of the Swans songs. I think the song I am most looking forward to hearing is Derek Webb’s interpretation of “In the Devil’s Territory.” The album will be released next Tuesday, the 29th. You can pre-order it here.
Right now, the new Peter, Bjorn, and John album, Gimme Some, is streaming on NPR.
Paste went to SXSW and shared with us the 12 best films they saw while they were there. Other than Win Win, which I referenced last week , Hesher has to be the film I am most interested in seeing.
Not a fan of the way she does the intro, but I really like her inflection on the chorus. I think her voice almost sounds better as she hits some of the high notes leading up to the chorus. Not as powerful or moving as the original, but it is worth a listen. Remember: Don’t judge a song by it’s cover.
