original artist: justin timberlakewhat’s with this remake: it’s a heavier version in case you didn’t like the original. lots of distortion so turn down your speakers a bit before pressing play. CRY ME A RIVERnew found glory You were my sun, you were my earthbut you didnt know all the ways I loved you, noSo you took [...]
May 24, 2008
original artist: collective soulwhat’s great about this: like what chris cornell said, there’s no such thing as genres. a great song is a great song. this is obviously a female, country version and i love the arrangement of the acoustic instruments here. listen: SHINEdolly parton Give me a wordGive me a signShow me where to lookTell me [...]
May 12, 2008
original version: mariah careyabout this version: daring david cook did this arrangement for american idol 7’s mariah week. what makes it great aside from being a male version is, david made it sound like an alternative rock rendition with strings and he made it original. after this plus his other great remakes like michael jackson’s [...]
May 6, 2008
it’s been a while since i last posted. so here’s what i’ve been listening to these days. original artist: apple / paul mccartneywhat makes this a great remake: it’s heavier than the original. a lot of distortion and heavier drums. check it out: BAND ON THE RUNfoo fighters / paul mccartney Stuck inside these four wallsSent inside foreverNever [...]
April 19, 2008
original artist: maroon 5what’s great about this cover: it’s an acoustic female version with a touch of bossa THIS LOVEnatasha bedingfield I was so high I did not recognizeThe fire burning in her eyesThe chaos that controlled my mindWhispered goodbye and she got on a planeNever to return againBut always in my heart *This love has taken its [...]
April 9, 2008
original artist: judy garland for the wizart of ozother renditions by: tori amos, katherine mcphee, eva cassidy, rufus wainwright, shawn mcdonald, goo goo dolls, kimberley locke, hayley westenra, nikki webster, ronan keating, new found glory, cliff richard, martina mcbride, il divo, glenn miller, jewel, anne murray, bob schneider, kylie minogue, celine dion, faith hill, olivia [...]
April 2, 2008
original artist: the beatlesinfo about this song: it is a female version, more upbeat; and it’s from the soundtrack of THE BEE movie. my band’s actually gonna cover this song two weeks from now. wish us luck! HERE COMES THE SUNsheryl crow Here comes the sun, here comes the sun,and I say it’s all right Little darling, it’s [...]
March 27, 2008
original artist: the policeinfo about this remake: this is included in the “50 first dates” movie sountrack. i find this song really cool even if i’m not a big fan of reggae. i think this would make a great cover for any band who plans to have a gig on a beach this summer. check [...]
March 27, 2008
original artist: evan and jaronwhat makes it a good version: this one is made solemn with a solo acoustic guitar in simple strumming, pad and slow violin in the background. very emotional and sentimental. THE DISTANCEevan and jaron The sky has lost it’s colorThe sun has turned to greyAt least that’s how it feels to meWhenever you’re [...]
March 26, 2008
original artist: the smiths / morrisseyother remake artists: T.A.T.U and snake river conspiracyinfo about this remake: this version was chosen to be CHARMED’s opening theme song (as you can see) and also included in THE CRAFT’s soundtrack. this version fitted the mood of both witchcraft movie because of its darker effects. i love the original [...]
May 25, 2008