Best Acoustic Versions of Your Fave Songs (videos)
September 26th, 2013 at 6:32:53 PM
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Robert Earl Keen and friends singing Townes Van Zandt's "Flying Shoes".
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September 26th, 2013 at 7:16:20 PM
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That wasn't very good, was it? /LeonardPinthGarnellQuote: Beethoven9thHere's a drunk dude singing "Bohemian Rhapsody" in the back of a police car:
LOL!
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
September 26th, 2013 at 7:42:49 PM
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September 26th, 2013 at 7:48:59 PM
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Dude deserved a Grammy! LOL!Quote: s2dbakerThat wasn't very good, was it?
Here's Mozart's Rondo Alla Turca ('Turkish March') on acoustic guitar. (This guy is amazing. Never thought it could sound so good on guitar.)
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September 27th, 2013 at 5:51:25 AM
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Here's Harry Chapin doing "Cats in the Cradle":
(Music starts at 0:49)
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September 28th, 2013 at 5:13:12 AM
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Awesome, never seen that one before!Quote: rxwineIt would be a shame if the OP doesn't recognize this one
Here's a dude playing Beethoven's complete 5th symphony on piano. (It's cool because you get to see his hands the entire time)
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September 28th, 2013 at 12:02:03 PM
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September 28th, 2013 at 12:19:17 PM
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High School Band covering Mumford and Son's The Cave. Look at the smile on the lead's face when the song is over.
September 28th, 2013 at 12:30:43 PM
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Quote: MoscaAmanda Shires' cover of Nick Lowe's "I Love the Sound Of Breaking Glass" is a good one.
That was great. Huge Lowe fan here, she really did a nice job on a great song.
September 28th, 2013 at 1:57:46 PM
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Quote: Johnzimbo
That was great. Huge Lowe fan here, she really did a nice job on a great song.
Same here. I've seen him once in Rockpile, and once solo. Just a fantastic artist.
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September 28th, 2013 at 4:50:52 PM
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I always wanted to play Franz Liszt's Mephisto Waltz #1
This guy just rushes through it like it's a race or he has to pee or something. Misses the romance entirely.
Since I lack the talent to actually play the piano, I was inspired to sequence the entire piece as I would like it:
My sequence converted to an MP3
This guy just rushes through it like it's a race or he has to pee or something. Misses the romance entirely.
Since I lack the talent to actually play the piano, I was inspired to sequence the entire piece as I would like it:
My sequence converted to an MP3
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
September 28th, 2013 at 5:08:35 PM
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I know, I know... an electric bass and an electric steel guitar isn't "acoustic".
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September 28th, 2013 at 6:43:11 PM
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When it comes to "acoustical" I am also reminded of some great classical music played using natural instruments. In some cases, the conductor can elevate the ordinary to a higher plane. Today, about the best conductor I've witnessed is Myung-Whun Chung. So here is Baba Yaga / Great Gate of Kiev feat. the Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra.
Lengthy at over 9 minutes, but worth it.
***EDITED*** As a kid (literally) I first heard this composition on a Reader's Digest Compilation... must have been 8 or so albums (remember those?). This was how I got introduced to Classical Music. And wouldn't ya know somebody had a copy thats listenable. I'll just link it for space-time considerations.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw7OM_Q810k
Lengthy at over 9 minutes, but worth it.
***EDITED*** As a kid (literally) I first heard this composition on a Reader's Digest Compilation... must have been 8 or so albums (remember those?). This was how I got introduced to Classical Music. And wouldn't ya know somebody had a copy thats listenable. I'll just link it for space-time considerations.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw7OM_Q810k
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September 28th, 2013 at 7:16:53 PM
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Great, great piece. I feel privileged to have heard Leonard Slatkin and the Detroit Symphony (one of my favorite conductors and ensembles) perform it live.Quote: 98ClubsWhen it comes to "acoustical" I am also reminded of some great classical music played using natural instruments. In some cases, the conductor can elevate the ordinary to a higher plane. Today, about the best conductor I've witnessed is Myung-Whun Chung. So here is Baba Yaga / Great Gate of Kiev feat. the Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra.
Lengthy at over 9 minutes, but worth it.
I also saw the Berlin Philharmonic for the first time this year (not with Rattle). The best sonic experience of my lifetime thus far. Just extraordinary.
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
September 28th, 2013 at 8:18:26 PM
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I have no idea who this is. It is just some girl on Youtube covering Bob Dylan's "Most of the Time", and it is freakin' fantastic.
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September 28th, 2013 at 8:31:35 PM
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Cowboy Jack Clement, "Just a Girl I Used to Know". RIP Cowboy Jack.
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September 28th, 2013 at 8:41:54 PM
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Young John Prine talking about how he wrote "Angel From Montgomery".
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September 28th, 2013 at 8:55:05 PM
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And finally a gambling song. Townes Van Zandt, "Mr Mudd and Mr Gold".
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September 28th, 2013 at 8:56:19 PM
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Most of the Time Dylan Cover.
Very, very good especially for Home-Tube.
Very, very good especially for Home-Tube.
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September 28th, 2013 at 9:03:53 PM
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Encore. Somehow this is perfect. PS22 Chorus covers The Velvet Underground's "I'll Be Your Mirror".
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September 28th, 2013 at 9:30:09 PM
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Quote: MoscaEncore. Somehow this is perfect. PS22 Chorus covers The Velvet Underground's "I'll Be Your Mirror".
Wow, yes, that is perfect. Gotta think Lou Reed approves:-)
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September 28th, 2013 at 9:36:51 PM
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I'm not much of a fan of _____'s got talent, but I really like this song and the phrasing on this version is just great.
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
September 29th, 2013 at 1:26:03 AM
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Quote: teddysI also saw the Berlin Philharmonic for the first time this year (not with Rattle). The best sonic experience of my lifetime thus far. Just extraordinary.
Wow, I am VERY jealous. I want to hear either the Berlin or the Vienna Philharmonic at least once before I die. The Berlin must have given you an eargasm!
Here's "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" by Tchaikovsky played on wine glasses:
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September 29th, 2013 at 9:40:18 PM
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I'm thinking jazz hasn't been represented here yet.
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September 29th, 2013 at 10:13:53 PM
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September 29th, 2013 at 10:25:11 PM
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That was awesome! I love big band music and jazz in general.Quote: Mosca
Quote: mgreichehttp://youtu.be/_m8uoObnWQM
John Lennon
Watching The Wheels Acoustic
To post a YouTube video, put this in brackets: youtube=_m8uoObnWQM
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September 30th, 2013 at 6:59:42 PM
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Quote: Beethoven9thThat was awesome! I love big band music and jazz in general
Then you'll love this. I know some of the players: Don Byron, Joshua Redman, James Carter. One of the issues with enjoying recorded jazz from the '30s is the horrible fidelity, playing records recorded at 78 (with custom eq curves) back converted to 33.3 and forced through RIAA. This is what it would sound like.
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October 1st, 2013 at 8:33:12 PM
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Awesome playing! *thumbs up*
Here's Glenn Miller's "In the Mood" on acoustic guitar:
Awesome playing! *thumbs up*
Here's Glenn Miller's "In the Mood" on acoustic guitar:
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October 1st, 2013 at 8:44:04 PM
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Quote: MoscaAnd finally a gambling song. Townes Van Zandt, "Mr Mudd and Mr Gold".
Looks a little like the Wizard!
October 1st, 2013 at 8:58:25 PM
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I don't know why but after hearing this, I feel like chasing a mouse through a robot factory.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
October 2nd, 2013 at 6:03:45 AM
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Here's a guy beatboxing AND playing the Super Mario Bros theme on the flute!
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October 3rd, 2013 at 6:06:19 AM
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Here's a guy beatboxing a bunch of songs. Crazy stuff!
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October 4th, 2013 at 12:41:00 AM
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Here's Cat Stevens doing "Wild World":
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October 4th, 2013 at 4:26:52 AM
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Ralph Stanley - O Death
A bit chilling
A bit chilling
I got a plan, we take all your picks we reverse them like one of those twilight zone episodes where everything is the opposite. You say "black" we go white.
October 6th, 2013 at 9:51:32 AM
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Have a couple drinks, start feeling a little pensive, then listen. Randy Newman with The Rotterdam Philharmonic, "Marie".
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October 8th, 2013 at 12:19:32 AM
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^^^^^^^^^^
Randy Newman is fantastic!
Here's Jim Croce & Maury Muehleisen doing "Bad Bad Leroy Brown":
Randy Newman is fantastic!
Here's Jim Croce & Maury Muehleisen doing "Bad Bad Leroy Brown":
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October 8th, 2013 at 12:51:52 AM
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October 11th, 2013 at 4:37:27 AM
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I don't know if this dude lost his testicles or what, but here's a cover of Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On". Creepy stuff!
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October 21st, 2013 at 8:55:07 AM
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Awesome performance of the "Harry Potter Theme" on solo piano. Looks like the performer also arranged the piece himself. He did a great job on both counts.
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November 9th, 2013 at 3:58:33 PM
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This little girl cracks me up. She's singing Mozart's "Queen of the Night" aria from The Magic Flute. It's adorable & hilarious the way she acts out the scene while singing. :D
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November 9th, 2013 at 7:00:49 PM
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Pretty sure I've posted this here before, but it deserves many, many posts...
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November 9th, 2013 at 7:33:10 PM
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Speaking of the Man in Black (RIP), one of my favorite covers by him and the Carter family taken from 1979 "Silver" album.
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November 9th, 2013 at 9:04:39 PM
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The kid is cute but I had to see a pro do it. (skip to 2:12)Quote: Beethoven9thThis little girl cracks me up. She's singing Mozart's "Queen of the Night" aria from The Magic Flute. It's adorable & hilarious the way she acts out the scene while singing. :D
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
November 9th, 2013 at 9:46:53 PM
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That woman's apparel and makeup would make one scary looking blind date. Plus her ability to make bat sounds audible.
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November 9th, 2013 at 9:55:42 PM
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Great choice, man! Damrau plays a fantastic queen! *thumbs up*Quote: s2dbakerThe kid is cute but I had to see a pro do it. (skip to 2:12)
Have you even seen "The Magic Flute" before? She's supposed to look that way. And FYI, those "bat sounds" were written by one of the greatest composers of all time (Mozart).Quote: rxwineThat woman's apparel and makeup would make one scary looking blind date. Plus her ability to make bat sounds audible.
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November 9th, 2013 at 11:58:44 PM
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Quote: Beethoven9thHave you even seen "The Magic Flute" before? She's supposed to look that way. And FYI, those "bat sounds" were written by one of the greatest composers of all time (Mozart).
Never heard of him. Is he a hip hop artist?
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November 10th, 2013 at 12:08:07 AM
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Quote: rxwineNever heard of him. Is he a hip hop artist?
The scary thing is that you're probably serious. LOL!!
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December 13th, 2013 at 7:58:44 PM
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Awesome flash mob of the Toreador song from Carmen:
(The tall black guy dressed in sweats who busts out singing at 1:24 is the best part...lol)
(The tall black guy dressed in sweats who busts out singing at 1:24 is the best part...lol)
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