Jammy’s Jam of the Day – September 1, 2011
Sometimes song lyrics say things better than my own words ever could.
“Get it Right” – Glee
Who rocked it better?
Confession: I’m a fan of Glee.
Ok, so maybe that isn’t much of a confession to those that know me.
One thing that Glee does – and does well in my opinion – is cover songs. I am not overly for or against people covering songs. I will even admit that sometimes I like the cover of a song better than the original. One example is “Creep” by Brandi Carlile. It rules. And is better than the original. Trust me. Other examples are the gazillion covers of “Hallelujah”.
Other covers are just awful or there are some songs that should just be left to the original artist and not remixed, resampled, or redone (I’m looking at you Black Eyed Peas for “I’ve Had the Time of My Life”).
In my opinion, if you’re going to cover a song, especially a hit, you need to bring something different to it, mix it up, make it your own. Anyone can re-do the original exactly, in fact it happens all of the time at bars across the country under the name “karaoke”. However, there is also a fine line between making a cover your own and totally ruining a song – respect must be paid (again, Black Eyed Peas, take note).
While Glee has tried to do original songs, their staples are covers of a wide vareity of songs. I’ve had the discussion/debate with folks about which versions are better or which covers they should or could have done differently. I will also be honest, for some of the songs, I hadn’t heard the original prior to hearing it on Glee (I would say which songs, but I’m sure it would cause me to be judged). What can I say, I don’t listen to the radio often so my exposure to new music is somewhat limited.
One of these songs is “Sing”. I don’t think I’ve seen the episode it was in since I have band rehearsal on Tuesdays this spring, but heard it at the concert in June, on Spotify, and in the “Glee 3D Movie Extravaganza Live Experience Concert Thing Movie!” (did they really need as many adjectives in the title as they had?)
I honestly thought this was a song from the episode where they did original songs, I had no clue it was a song by My Chemical Romance. I like the Glee version better – but am wondering what others think. I also like the lyrics from the chorus of this song. But that’s a subject for another post on another day. 🙂
So here’s your chance to weigh in on who rocked it better:
Enjoy.
Jammy’s Jam of the Day – July 3, 2011
I was tipped off to the 23 This Year: The Sub Pop Amazon Sampler (which is FREE on Amazon! – go get it now!) by a friend, and came across this song while shopping at Target. Yes, I often to music while grocery shopping, which sometimes leads me to strutting around, bouncing my head, or generally getting into the song, but I digress. . . .
I am thankful that I have decided to expand what music I am listening too – otherwise I would be missing out on some really great music. Not only am I adding variety to my choices, but also honing in on the genres I really like. There are some other great songs in this mix too, and it’s free, so get it while you can! 🙂
I present today’s Jam of the Day – “Lost in My Mind” by The Head and the Heart.
Momma once told me
You’re already home where you feel loved
I am lost in my mind
I get lost in my mind
Enjoy.
Jammy’s Jam of the Day – June 20, 2011
Yesterday, I had a conversation with someone about how laughter truly is the best medicine when you’re feeling a bit meh. It’s funny that the day ended up being somewhat epically meh, so did embark on trying to find stuff to make me laugh. While I didn’t listen to this song yesterday, it never fails to make me laugh, so fired it up this morning when I needed a bit of a pick me up.
Note: There is some swearing in this song, so if you don’t like that sort of thing, don’t listen.
Without further adieu. . .the Pandapops Song.
Jammy’s Jam of the Day – June 18, 2011
Lily Allen “Take What You Take”
I’m going to let the lyrics speak for themsevles on this one.
Say what you say,
Do what you do
Feel what you feel,
As long as it’s real.
I said take what you take
And give what you give
Just be what you want,
Just as long as it’s real.
My Top 5 Songs of the Moment
Hi Everybody! I'm Emily, and as Melissa said, I'm going to post a few things on here every once in awhile. I thought I'd start out with a Top 5. As a lot of you know, M has been expanding her musical horizons for the last couple of months, and I've suggested a few songs and artists to her. I'd like to take credit and let you think that I have an inherent and awesome musical taste, but the truth is that I work for a really great radio station smack-dab in the middle of Missouri (http://www.bxr.com – click on Listen Live!), and I crib my music suggestions straight off of its airwaves. These songs are straight out of our heavy rotation, and I love them all. They're probably songs you could describe as Summer Songs, but while most are upbeat, they don't all necessarily have the positive, light themes you usually think of when you think of a Summer Song (see: The Thong Song, Summer Love, Surfin' Safari). What can I say? I'm a complicated girl with multi-layered sensibilities (and an inordinate fondness for big words :). I dare you not to get these songs stuck in your head!
1. "Pumped Up Kicks" Foster The PeopleOK, here's one of those multi-layered songs to start things off. This is the most poppy, danceable and upbeat song I've ever heard that's also about bullying and a school shooting. 2. "Holding Onto Black Metal" My Morning Jacket
I'm going to lose a little of what hipster cache I had by saying that I wasn't really into MMJ til they had several songs on the radio. We just didn't click before, but this song is rockin'. 3. "Give Me Something" Scars on 45
Have I said how much I love my job (sometimes)? I heard of this band for the first time earlier this year when they came in for an in-studio interview and performance. They weren't playing in our town, but were driving between St. Louis and Kansas City, and wanted the airtime. They're great, and the best part is, they're coming back to town for a show at the end of the summer (they're touring with soul/blues guy Marc Broussard)! I'm stoked!
4. "Rumor Has It" Adele
I will never not love Adele. I know she's all Ms. Top-Of-The-Charts now, but when I first heard one of her songs nearly 3 years ago on a British new artists website, I knew I was hooked. Then I saw her awesome ginger hair and heard her give an interview and she's taking over that bitter-but-damn-musically-talented Alanis Morissette role. There aren't many celebrities I get fan-girly over, but I seriously think Adele would be a blast to hang around and have a glass of wine with.
5. "Windows Are Rolled Down" Amos Lee
I told a friend that this was one of my Summer Songs, and she said, "But it's so sad!" I guess it is, but I think it's also kind of hopeful. I know when I get overwhelmed, my favorite thing is to drive through the country. I love living in an area where I can put the top down on my convertible (got you jealous yet? 🙂 and just drive. I just kinda get what A Lee is throwing down here. I can't wait to see him with Jammy at the Basilica Block Party in less than a month!
That's all I've got for now! See you guys next time! (I mean – if you like this. Now I'm very nervous that I came off as ramble-y and dorky. I have to go obsess over it for the next 48 hours now. Bye)
