The Girl From Ipanema is an iconic song from the 60s. It's sound symbolizes the cool cat, swinger lifestyle of many people during that time while the lyrics tell a different story. The original was performed by Astrud Gilberto and Stan Getz in Portuguese and later in English. The original is slow paced with a jazz feel or also known as bossa nova. Bossa Nova was a style of music in Brazil that mixed samba and jazz and became popular in the 60s. The Girl From Ipanema definitely embodied that style back then.
Over the years, this song has been covered countless times by various artists with various musical styles. Even Ol' Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra has covered it and I have to tell you, I almost changed this post to his cover! It was just so amazing! Don't worry though, I'll put a link to his cover at the bottom.
Now on to Amy Winehouse's version of The Girl From Ipanema. Her version sticks to original as far as instrumental. The drums are more profound and the tempo is sped up a little but other than that it stays in the regions of the original. Her voice is great as well and definitely differs from the delicate voice of Astrud Gilberto. Amy Winehouse voice is more powerful and intense which is a nice addition to the song. She even does some scatting at the end and you just can't go wrong with scatting.
Original:
The Girl From Ipanema by Astrud Gilberto & Stan Getz
http://youtu.be/8prwLMEFLx0
Frank Sinatra's cover
http://youtu.be/NldPFVKYmiw
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Showing posts with label covers. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Phantom Planet- Somebody's Baby
Who knew that Phantom Planet had another song besides "California" which was featured in the opening credits of The O.C. For all you die hard Phantom Planet fans (cause I'm sure there's so many) you would probably enjoy this post. Now, I'm only kidding with all the jokes...maybe, but Phantom Planet is a decent band. They definitely do not get the exposure and credit they deserve.
"Somebody's Baby" is probably most recognized as the song in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. I know that's where I heard the song for first time. It was originally sung by Jackson Browne whose style consists of soft rock/folk with elements of country. However, Phantom Planet's cover is more fast-paced and in your face. Of course, it plays to their style of alternative rock.
This is one of my favorite songs and instantly fell in love with it when I heard it in the movie but when I heard that Phantom Planet did a cover of it I was a bit wary. Since I loved the original so much I was afraid they were not going to do it justice and possibly just ruin it. To my surprise I loved the cover more than original. I love how it's more fast-paced, the drums are more intense, and has more of a rock feel to it. And when I say "rock feel" it's more based off my generation's definition of "rock." The only downside to this cover is that it does not include that awesome piano intro/riff. Besides that it's a great cover and now Phantom Planet has two songs to their set list! Just kidding! Enjoy!
Original:
"Somebody's Baby"- Jackson Browne
http://youtu.be/M6pT_BDpnog
"Somebody's Baby" is probably most recognized as the song in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. I know that's where I heard the song for first time. It was originally sung by Jackson Browne whose style consists of soft rock/folk with elements of country. However, Phantom Planet's cover is more fast-paced and in your face. Of course, it plays to their style of alternative rock.
This is one of my favorite songs and instantly fell in love with it when I heard it in the movie but when I heard that Phantom Planet did a cover of it I was a bit wary. Since I loved the original so much I was afraid they were not going to do it justice and possibly just ruin it. To my surprise I loved the cover more than original. I love how it's more fast-paced, the drums are more intense, and has more of a rock feel to it. And when I say "rock feel" it's more based off my generation's definition of "rock." The only downside to this cover is that it does not include that awesome piano intro/riff. Besides that it's a great cover and now Phantom Planet has two songs to their set list! Just kidding! Enjoy!
Original:
"Somebody's Baby"- Jackson Browne
http://youtu.be/M6pT_BDpnog
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Brenden MacFarlane-Just Another Day/House of the Rising Sun
I stumbled on one of Brenden MacFarlane's videos a year or so ago. Actually, the only real reason why I clicked on his video was because the title was "white kid sings the blues." I mean, I couldn't pass up a video with that kind of title and truthfully, I wasn't expecting to hear what I did. This kid could really sing the blues! My expression was the same as the guitar shop owner's face when this kid began to belt out "Just Another Day" by Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers. People usually say that the only way anyone can sing the blues properly is if they been through troubles and hardships. If that's the case this kid must have had a really tough life at a young age! It was unbelievable how much control he had over his voice and the notes he was hitting.
His cover of "House of the Rising Sun" is just as good as Just Another Day. I know how hard "House of the Rising Sun" is to sing so for him sing it with such ease is crazy. It's all natural for him which is amazing and I am truly jealous of his voice. Now it's been a few years since his cover of "Just Another Day" so his voice has definitely changed. Of course that happens but he still has an amazing voice. I definitely encourage you to check him out on YouTube. He has other covers that he's sung and even has an album out. For now, though, enjoy his cover of "Just Another Day" and "House of the Rising Sun"
ORIGINALS
"House of the Rising Sun" by Animals
http://youtu.be/bwAw9ThDQmk
"Just Another Day" by Sam Cooke and The Soul Stirrers
http://youtu.be/bwAw9ThDQmk
His cover of "House of the Rising Sun" is just as good as Just Another Day. I know how hard "House of the Rising Sun" is to sing so for him sing it with such ease is crazy. It's all natural for him which is amazing and I am truly jealous of his voice. Now it's been a few years since his cover of "Just Another Day" so his voice has definitely changed. Of course that happens but he still has an amazing voice. I definitely encourage you to check him out on YouTube. He has other covers that he's sung and even has an album out. For now, though, enjoy his cover of "Just Another Day" and "House of the Rising Sun"
ORIGINALS
"House of the Rising Sun" by Animals
http://youtu.be/bwAw9ThDQmk
"Just Another Day" by Sam Cooke and The Soul Stirrers
http://youtu.be/bwAw9ThDQmk
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Hugo- 99 Problems
I never thought I would hear a bluegrass version of 99 Problems but I did and it was AMAZING! Hugo took Jay-Z's 99 Problems and did a complete 180 on it by making a bluegrass cover. I actually liked Hugo's version better than the original.
The instrumentation was excellent with the addition of a banjo and a harmonica. I mean, you just can't go wrong with a banjo and the harmonica solo just made it even better. And really, a bluegrass music video wouldn't be complete without a stuffed coyote and American flags in the background.
Enjoy!
The instrumentation was excellent with the addition of a banjo and a harmonica. I mean, you just can't go wrong with a banjo and the harmonica solo just made it even better. And really, a bluegrass music video wouldn't be complete without a stuffed coyote and American flags in the background.
Enjoy!
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