The Wood Brothers- P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing)

The Wood Brothers cover Michael Jackson's P.Y.T. It's a pretty iconic song so covering it has be done well, real well. I feel like The Wood Brothers were able to accomplish that. Consisting of an acoustic guitar with some slide guitar elements, a upright bass, a melodica (key-flute/pianica), and an improvised, non traditional instrument known simply as a shit-ar. When laying eyes on it, you'll realize why they refer to it as that. However, I will give them points for creativity and uniqueness for this instrument which is basically a beat up guitar with various "noise makers" attached to it.

Anyway, their cover was so amazing. Oliver Wood has really unique vocals especially for this type of song. Not only did their instrumentation bring new flavor to the song but his vocals did as well. They made this song their own while giving the original justice. I may even go as so far to say that I prefer this cover to the original. They gave it an upbeat folk feel and the slide guitar parts were awesome. Especially, during the bridge/break when they substituted MJ's 'na na na's" for a slide guitar riff. Amazing.



Original: 
P.Y.T by Michael Jackson
http://youtu.be/_-3JYuv9w4U

Bass Causality- Can't Stop

I don't know what this guy's name is so I only can only go by his YouTube name but he just made me find a whole new appreciation for the bass/upright bass. I'm a fan of rockabilly music so an upright bass is nothing new to my ears but the way this guy performs this instrument puts it into a whole new light. The original is fast-paced and extremely intense but he covers the song with such class and grace. It's as if I'm listening to a whole new song, it's just that beautiful. Some of his (Bass Causality) covers are played with the same qualities. Everyone must definitely and immediately check him out! Enjoy!



Original:
Can't Stop by Red Hot Chili Peppers
http://youtu.be/o-_cjgTz7ZM