Won't Let Go (David Bazan) by snewjackswing1983
Welcome to the latest, uh, "webisodecast" of Toofer Toosday! Except I'm sharing FOUR new jamz and it's a Saturday... so I guess today is a Foorfer Foorterday! (sheesh.)
Okay, so first up is a cover of yet another David Bazan song. I recently saw him perform in Denton, TX and it was neat-o to the max! I would spend some time typing about how great Bazan is, but the people who actually visit this blog (all seven of you! Hi mom!) should already be aware of that. This is a pretty mellow song, so I'm not really kickin' off with a bang, but it's a goodie. Oh, and I actually recorded it on electric guitar. I'm going insane.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Till Kingdom Come (Coldplay)
Till Kingdom Come (Coldplay) by snewjackswing1983
I've mentioned on here before about how I don't really like Coldplay much, but they have a few gems. This is one of them. Originally written for Johnny Cash (supposedly. Sadly he passed away before he was able to record the vocals), which would have been incredibly awesome. As any who've heard it knows, Coldplay's version mimics the Cash's sound on his American Recordings with Rick Rubin... lots of sustained, low piano notes 'n' such. Anway, here's MY version, so to speak. In the words of Reese Roper: I hope you hate it.
I've mentioned on here before about how I don't really like Coldplay much, but they have a few gems. This is one of them. Originally written for Johnny Cash (supposedly. Sadly he passed away before he was able to record the vocals), which would have been incredibly awesome. As any who've heard it knows, Coldplay's version mimics the Cash's sound on his American Recordings with Rick Rubin... lots of sustained, low piano notes 'n' such. Anway, here's MY version, so to speak. In the words of Reese Roper: I hope you hate it.
The Luckiest (Ben Folds)
The Luckiest (Ben Folds) by snewjackswing1983
I remember listening to Ben Folds' "Rockin' The Suburbs" almost nonstop during high-school study halls. Ah, algebra homework... so many memories... Anyway, it was an enjoyable album, but I eventually became tired of his constant profanities on otherwise cheerful tunes. "The Luckiest" is really the only song from that album that has withstood the test of time; a lovely little love song originally meant for a piano, but I don't have my piano yet!
I remember listening to Ben Folds' "Rockin' The Suburbs" almost nonstop during high-school study halls. Ah, algebra homework... so many memories... Anyway, it was an enjoyable album, but I eventually became tired of his constant profanities on otherwise cheerful tunes. "The Luckiest" is really the only song from that album that has withstood the test of time; a lovely little love song originally meant for a piano, but I don't have my piano yet!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Lippy Kids (Elbow)
Stephen Berry - Lippy Kids (Elbow) by StephenBerry
Elbow. One of the best bands today. If you haven't heard them, I urge you to check out their Mercury Prize winning album "The Seldom Seen Kid," especially if you can find the videos for their live performance at Abbey Road with the BBC Orchestra. Fantastic. Anyway, this is the title track, so to speak, of their new album, "Build A Rocket Boys!" about the grandness and promises and innocence of childhood. I have not the silky-smooth voice of Guy Garvey, but then again, no one does. Also, I'm not from Manchester...
(whistle, whistle)
Elbow. One of the best bands today. If you haven't heard them, I urge you to check out their Mercury Prize winning album "The Seldom Seen Kid," especially if you can find the videos for their live performance at Abbey Road with the BBC Orchestra. Fantastic. Anyway, this is the title track, so to speak, of their new album, "Build A Rocket Boys!" about the grandness and promises and innocence of childhood. I have not the silky-smooth voice of Guy Garvey, but then again, no one does. Also, I'm not from Manchester...
(whistle, whistle)
Coney Island (Good Old War)
Stephen Berry - Coney Island (Good Old War) by StephenBerry
Good Old War is a fun little band from Philadelphia. Their sound is just like sitting around a campfire with acoustic guitars and marshmallows. This particular song probably has more meaning for the guy that wrote it (I've never been to Coney Island), but it's a blast to play and sing. I will say it has some personal meaning to me, too... love/hate relationships with all the various places I've lived, etc... Enjoy.
Good Old War is a fun little band from Philadelphia. Their sound is just like sitting around a campfire with acoustic guitars and marshmallows. This particular song probably has more meaning for the guy that wrote it (I've never been to Coney Island), but it's a blast to play and sing. I will say it has some personal meaning to me, too... love/hate relationships with all the various places I've lived, etc... Enjoy.
Pardon Me (Larry Norman)
Stephen Berry - Pardon Me (Larry Norman) by StephenBerry
"Pardon Me" appears on the album "Only Visiting This Planet." For those of you who don't know, Larry Norman was one of the greatest songwriters ever. He passed away in 2008. I don't think this is a very popular song of his, but I've always liked the sound of it.
"Pardon Me" appears on the album "Only Visiting This Planet." For those of you who don't know, Larry Norman was one of the greatest songwriters ever. He passed away in 2008. I don't think this is a very popular song of his, but I've always liked the sound of it.
Swallowed In The Sea (Coldplay)
Stephen Berry - Swallowed In The Sea (Coldplay) by StephenBerry
Ok, so I'm not a big Coldplay fan, really... but they have some gems. This song is one that I like to play quite often because, like any Coldplay song, it's incredibly simple and can be played either cheerfully of sadly. This is definitely a mellow version. And even though this is just for fun, I feel I must apologize for my lack of falsetto chops...
Ok, so I'm not a big Coldplay fan, really... but they have some gems. This song is one that I like to play quite often because, like any Coldplay song, it's incredibly simple and can be played either cheerfully of sadly. This is definitely a mellow version. And even though this is just for fun, I feel I must apologize for my lack of falsetto chops...
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