Portland Cello Project and Alan Sparhawk- Institutionalized

Institutionalized by Suicidal Tendencies is a classic. If you've never heard it you are missing out. This has to be that one song that every teenager related to. I mean when you are a teenager everyone always thinks there is something is wrong with you when there isn't. 

The original is heavy sounding song with a raunchy lead guitar. If you haven't guessed it yet, the majority of the instruments in this cover are cellos. Usually, cellos are associated with classical music, genres that lean towards elegant and graceful. Having cellos in a hardcore punk song is definitely unusual but it worked out great. The cellos did not sound out of place at all. It gives it a more heavy sound and maybe sound a little more psychotic. The french horn (am assuming that's what it is cause I'm not an horn expert) adds a nice sound to the cover as well. Enjoy!

Original:

Institutionalized by Suicidal Tendencies

http://youtu.be/9tBaMlAUj08

Goldfinger- 99 Red Balloons

"99 Red Balloons" is a pretty recognizable tune. Everyone has heard it at least once and probably had it  stuck in their head as well. If you have heard of this song then you can probably remember trying to sing along to it. It may have been a bit difficult since the song was originally performed in German. That's because "99 Red Balloons" was written and performed originally by Nena, a German pop-rock band. Lucky for those who don't speak or understand German, Nena recorded an English version as well.

Goldfinger covers the 1983 hit by adding elements of ska and punk rock. This version of the song is more intense and "head banging," which I found myself doing throughout the song. Goldfinger did a great job adding their music style but keeping it to the original. Lead singer, John Feldmann even sang some of the lyrics in German which is the language sang in the original.
Enjoy!



Original:
"99 Red Balloons" by Nena (German version)
http://youtu.be/9whehyybLqU

(English version)
http://youtu.be/14IRDDnEPR4