Back in 2007, I came across the the KEXP Song of the Day featuring Ted Leo & the Pharmacists. The song, 'Unwanted Things' went into my heavy rotation right away, and I began looking for other Ted Leo to get my hands on.
This upcoming Sunday, inside the FEATURED ARTIST post, I'll delve deeper into this search for more Ted and more about his recent albums.
I did get my hands on a most excellent KEXP live concert and an additional super sweet cover song. I can't recall where I purchased/downloaded/stole the audio version, I think I snagged it from my brother-in-law. It has been a favorite of mine since. Truthfully, I didn't realize it was a cover at first. I eventually caught on after noticing later on the song morphed into a cover of The Yeah Yeah Yeahs 'Maps'. I also willingly admit that I had never heard Kelly Clarkson's version before hand, and not for a few years after hearing Ted Leo's version. Ted weaves both songs together beautifully at the end., so much so, that being a novice Yeah Yeah Yeahs fan at the time, it took a while to realize the track contained portions of two songs.
Ted Leo solo during a radio session. ' Since You've Been Gone/Maps'
Now, I will admit that I don't know enough about the Kelly Clarkson original to post, but I will post the original version of 'Maps' by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - 'Maps'
For more info on the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, try: yeahyeahyeahs.com
For more info on Ted Leo & The Pharmacists - check back on Sunday for the FEATURED ARTIST post
Enjoy!
This upcoming Sunday, inside the FEATURED ARTIST post, I'll delve deeper into this search for more Ted and more about his recent albums.
I did get my hands on a most excellent KEXP live concert and an additional super sweet cover song. I can't recall where I purchased/downloaded/stole the audio version, I think I snagged it from my brother-in-law. It has been a favorite of mine since. Truthfully, I didn't realize it was a cover at first. I eventually caught on after noticing later on the song morphed into a cover of The Yeah Yeah Yeahs 'Maps'. I also willingly admit that I had never heard Kelly Clarkson's version before hand, and not for a few years after hearing Ted Leo's version. Ted weaves both songs together beautifully at the end., so much so, that being a novice Yeah Yeah Yeahs fan at the time, it took a while to realize the track contained portions of two songs.
Ted Leo solo during a radio session. ' Since You've Been Gone/Maps'
Now, I will admit that I don't know enough about the Kelly Clarkson original to post, but I will post the original version of 'Maps' by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - 'Maps'
For more info on the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, try: yeahyeahyeahs.com
For more info on Ted Leo & The Pharmacists - check back on Sunday for the FEATURED ARTIST post
Enjoy!
question: how can you be okay with posting a cover song, but not posting the original?
ReplyDeletei'm really curious about the logic behind that because you mention kelly clarkson and the song is easily attributed to her, but yet you won't post her version? i'd think if you were a real music fan, you'd appreciate all types of music, whether or not you actually like them because, clearly, she is popular with a lot of people. although, honestly, the cover song isn't all that different from clarkson's version, so my whole point is kind of moot.
i'm just saying, every type of music is important, even if i don't like something or you don't like something... :)
Abby,
ReplyDeleteGood call on the equal treatment of all music. I 97% agree. Truthfully, I've heard the Kelly Clarkson version maybe twice. But a few responses that came to my head earlier today
1. She's popular enough and doesn't need my help
2. I take the risk with each embedding that the link will not be permissive.. I didn't want to bother with it for ol' K.C.,
3. For as much talent as she had to have to win American Idol or what ever talent show she was on. I really feel that a lot of the top 40 stuff, especially the over produced stuff that is the sort of bubble gum, made for radio stuff that is out there, is so watered down, that the passion is gone from it. So, I am biased to say, I haven't listened to any Kelly clarkson for that reason.
However, I would like to say that I for the most part also avoid Christian music like the plague, usually I am just bothered by the lyrics etc, as I am really not religious at all, and far from it. However, am currently listening intently a christian album. I just love the sound of the singer's voice. So much so, that the voice is enough to get past many of my hangups and truly enjoy the music and the message.
For every 'My humps'(Black Eyed Peas) there is usually a 'Beautiful'(Christing Augliera)
Thanks for the input!
now SEE, this is all very enlightening. i didn't even think about the issues surrounding permissions of embedding videos. that right there is enough to make me so, oh, okay. so, thanks for setting me straight.
ReplyDeleteand i have to admit, i like a lot of christian music. it's solely due to my bro and sis who ARE religious (i'm not) and i never thought i'd be able to get past the lyrics, but bebo norman? awesome. cademon's call? i've got all their albums. so yes, i guess we should try out all music and then pass judgment.
and for the record, kelly clarkson's albums are great for motivating me to run faster on the treadmill!