Category Archives: Covers
Playlist For a Dreary Day
Today Vancouver was dark and dreary. On rainy days its best to listen to songs that slowly build. The playlist below features songs that start slow but explode into sound. … Continue reading
Stephen Colbert, Mandy Patinkin and Michael Stipe Sing
This beautifully random video came into my life as I was checking Twitter on my way home from work. Simon Pegg mentioned Michael Stipe which sent me to Google. It’s … Continue reading
Both Sides Now
If you have not seen the movie Love, Actually, (for shame, it is one of the best movies, ever) this post contains many spoilers from the movie. Joni Mitchelle was … Continue reading
The Life Aquatic Soundtrack
Wes Anderson is one of the most unique directors out there right now. His style and characters are incredible and always make fascinating stories. I recently watched The Life Aquatic with Steve … Continue reading
Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
Recently I began watching the ill fated Aaron Sorkin show Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip. (again) Say what you will haters, the show has a fantastic cast, beautiful writing … Continue reading
Song of the Day – Oh Boy
The Buddy Holly tribute album, cleaverly titled ‘Rave On Buddy Holly,’ gives incredible performances by an array of musicians. “Oh Boy,” performed by the adorable She & Him, is a … Continue reading
Emmy Nominations – Choreography
This morning the prime time Emmy nominations were announced with So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing With The Stars choreographers being recognized for their incredible work. The biggest … Continue reading
Obsessions – Music
Ellie Goulding has been everywhere recently, including singing at the reception for the Royal Wedding. She has a beautiful voice and an increible album. Gouldings is known for her cover … Continue reading
Song Of The Day – Till There Was You
I went to class this morning and it was a little cold and slightly overcast. When I left three hours later it was shorts and tank weather. Beautiful! Now my … Continue reading
Listeners like covers to expose a new meaning or feeling they missed from the original.
For musicians covering their favourite songs or artists is a right of passage. Most covers allow musicians to indulge their favourite artists of the same style. This is fine for … Continue reading
Song Of The Day – 24
“24″ is a song by singer/songwriter Jemma Griffiths off her debut album Finally Woken. Jem has a really cool style and even though she only has two albums they are … Continue reading
Song Of The Day – Here Comes Your Man
Here Comes Your Man has been my go to song the past couple days. As a song it is light and adorable and just the pick up I’ve needed. I … Continue reading
Song Of The Day – On My Own
I was watching Dawson’s Creek last night and it was the one where Joey Potter and Pacey Witter (*sigh*) enter the beauty pageant. For Joey’s talent she sings…for those who … Continue reading
Glee Premier
Last night was the premier of the second season of Glee. For some reason I still cannot believe that it is only in it’s second season but alas it is. … Continue reading
Safety Dance
Safety Dance was originally released by Canadian New Wave group Men Without Hats in the early 80s. This is the video to the original song, it is set in the Medieval era … Continue reading
Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Dream a Little Dream of Me has been a favorite of mine for many years. It has been covered by many people including Bing Crosby, and The Mamas and the … Continue reading
