6.02.2012
6.01.2012
5.28.2012
Lulu and the Lampshades - You're Gonna Miss Me
Halfway on our Eastern Visayas tour, my friends started playing this cup game. I was actually surprised because it has been years since I've seen anyone play this game randomly out of boredom, much less me playing it, so I was extremely rusty and I kept messing up the rhythm and losing.
We didn't get to play it a lot though, it's either we didn't have enough space or we didn't have cups, (or we were just too tired.) but it sparked quite a lot of nostalgia for me, and like everything else that sparks my interests, I google it as soon as I can.
I came across this awesome duo:
Making the basic beats of the game into accompaniment for the song? GENIUS. Plus their voices are wonderful. I'm now adding this to my bucket list. So originally this song is by Mother Maybelle and the Carter Sisters (as noted in Lulu's own blog), and when I found the original song, I was a bit surprised that it sounds different from this version.
I mean, I could already imagine this melody as a bluegrass/country song so I didn't expect that it would be too different, but I have to say, this 'remake' made it even better, which suffice to say, makes me love these two ladies even more.
We didn't get to play it a lot though, it's either we didn't have enough space or we didn't have cups, (or we were just too tired.) but it sparked quite a lot of nostalgia for me, and like everything else that sparks my interests, I google it as soon as I can.
I came across this awesome duo:
Making the basic beats of the game into accompaniment for the song? GENIUS. Plus their voices are wonderful. I'm now adding this to my bucket list. So originally this song is by Mother Maybelle and the Carter Sisters (as noted in Lulu's own blog), and when I found the original song, I was a bit surprised that it sounds different from this version.
I mean, I could already imagine this melody as a bluegrass/country song so I didn't expect that it would be too different, but I have to say, this 'remake' made it even better, which suffice to say, makes me love these two ladies even more.
4.14.2012
Brandi Carlile - The Story
You see the smile that's on my mouth
It's hiding the words that don't come out
All of the friends who think that I'm blessed
They don't know my head is a mess
4.08.2012
Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers - I Can't Go For That
I became a big fan of Hall and Oates fan ever since getting addicted to their song "One on One". I get excited at the mention of their name, I don't exactly know why, people often find it odd that I giggle like a school girl. I find it odd too, in the looks department their not exactly my cup of tea, but it's a love I can't explain. XD
I suddenly remember the time that I caught the movie "You Again" on cable -the one with Kristin Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis and Sigourney Weaver. I was absolutely ecstatic by the end of that movie! Go ahead and watch it to figure out why. ;)
Another case in point; a friend had posted a YouTube link to a video of this group singing "I Can't Go For That" in a van. I don't always click links posted by other people, but seeing someone do a cover of Hall and Oates, I just couldn't resist clicking.
I so did not regret that decision. These people are the BOSS! And now I think a new song is competing as my most favorite Hall and Oates song. XD I haven't been this happy with a H&O cover since The Bird and The Bee! Actually I think I like Nicki Bluhm waaaay better. It's not even just the cover that blows my mind, is that they did this recording, on the road, with an iPhone! These people are the real deal! I'm a frustrated musician and THIS is what I strive to become! Their Van Sessions are the most awesomest thing ever that ended up watching their whole playlist.
I seriously want to be part of their posse. Or at the very least have my own friends who'd be up for a musical road trip like the ones they have.
I suddenly remember the time that I caught the movie "You Again" on cable -the one with Kristin Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis and Sigourney Weaver. I was absolutely ecstatic by the end of that movie! Go ahead and watch it to figure out why. ;)
Another case in point; a friend had posted a YouTube link to a video of this group singing "I Can't Go For That" in a van. I don't always click links posted by other people, but seeing someone do a cover of Hall and Oates, I just couldn't resist clicking.
I so did not regret that decision. These people are the BOSS! And now I think a new song is competing as my most favorite Hall and Oates song. XD I haven't been this happy with a H&O cover since The Bird and The Bee! Actually I think I like Nicki Bluhm waaaay better. It's not even just the cover that blows my mind, is that they did this recording, on the road, with an iPhone! These people are the real deal! I'm a frustrated musician and THIS is what I strive to become! Their Van Sessions are the most awesomest thing ever that ended up watching their whole playlist.
I seriously want to be part of their posse. Or at the very least have my own friends who'd be up for a musical road trip like the ones they have.
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This song somehow reminds me of "I'd Do Anything for Love, But I Won't Do That." Just a more up beat and cheerful, don't you think?
3.13.2012
2.07.2012
Ed Sheeran - You Need Me, I Don't Need You
"You Need Me, I Don't Need You"
Ed Sheeran
Written by Ed Sheeran
+ (September 2011)
Had the great fortune of catching a friend's post on my facebook news feed about a certain Ed Sheeran. He described this song's style as a mix of Jason Mraz and Jamie Foxx. (If you ever get to read this post, yes Jaybie, I got this from you. thanks for the awesome introduction! XD) I got intrigued by how that mix of styles could sound like.
And I concur, this Ed Sheeran song is a Mraz-Foxx lovechild!
What I really like about this though, isn't actually the song, but the music video. It stars 17 year old Matthew Morgan, sign-singing the song. or sign-rapping. either one, SWAG.
You need me, I don't need you.
You need me, I don't need you.
You need me, I don't need you.
You need me, I don't need you.
This LSS is dedicated to, but not pertaining to my roommate. Repeat the chorus until you believe it! and I know who you should be singing it to. ;)
2.02.2012
Kimbra - Good Intent
Out to feed that habit when you've sowed that seed
Nothing made you feel out of the ordinary
But the air turns sombre and the night took heed
Took you on a waltz of hypocrisy
Nothing made you feel out of the ordinary
But the air turns sombre and the night took heed
Took you on a waltz of hypocrisy
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