EMPIRE STATE OF MIND (Folk cover)

I never imagined that this rap/rnb song from Jay-z and Alicia Keys would turn out to be a good acoustic folk song!

This one is performed by Josh Raucci of Look at the Fields band and you can check out more awesome cover songs in their YouTube account and in their website- www.lookatthefields.com.


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JONAS BROTHERS takes Katy Perry song

This is a good Katy Perry cover song...and its from the Jonas Brothers. Check it out!

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NINA: Diamond Record Awardee

Filipino singer NINA marks her name in the history of Philippine music industry as the first female artist to received Diamond Record Award after her 2005 album “NINA LIVE!” has sold over 200,000 copies .
The CD was Nina's third album which consist of popular love songs in the 70's and 90's, all of which she has covered live.

And according to Wikipedia, “Nina Live!” is the fourth biggest selling album of an OPM artist, only behind Eraserheads’ “Cutterpillow” (10x Platinum) and Jose Mari Chan’s “Christmas In Our Hearts” (20x Platinum) and “Constant Change" (10x platinum).

musiq here:

LOVE MOVES IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS (Originally by Julia Fordham)



THROUGH THE FIRE (Originally by Chaka Khan)

I Wish I Was Ur Lover!...

An awesome cover of a Sophie B. Hawkins 90's hit.

by Ben Marwood

That old dog has chained you up all right
Give you everything you need
To live inside a twisted cage
Sleep beside in empty rage
I had a dream I was your hero

Damn I wish I was your lover
I'd rock you till the daylight comes
Make sure you are smiling and warm
I am everything
Tonight I'll be your mother
I'll do such things to ease your pain
Free your mind and you won't feel ashamed
Open up gonna come inside
Gonna fill you up
Make you cry

This bloke can't stand to see you black and blue
I give you something sweet each time you
Come inside my jungle book
It's just too good
Don't say you'll stay
'Cause then you go away

Damn I wish I was your lover
I'll rock you till the daylight comes
Make sure you are smiling and warm
I am everything
Tonight I'll be your mother
I'll do such things to ease your pain
Free your mind and you won't feel ashamed
Shucks
For me there is no other
You're the only shoe that fits
I can't imagine I'll grow out of it
Damn I wish I was your lover

If I was your girl believe me
I'd turn on the Rolling Stones
We could groove along and feel much better
Let me in
I could do it forever and ever, ever n' ever
Give me an hour to kiss you
Walk through heaven's door I'm sure
We don't need no doctor to feel much better
Let me in
Forever and ever and ever and ever

I sat on the mountainside with peace of mind
I lay by the ocean making love to her with visions clear
Walked for days with no one near
And I return as chained and bound to you

Damn I wish I was your lover
I'll rock you till the daylight comes
Make sure you are smiling and warm
I have everything
Tonight I'll be your mother
I'll do such things to ease your pain
Free your mind and you won't feel ashamed
Shucks for me there is no other
You're the only shoe that fits
I can't imagine I'll grow out of it
Damn I wish I was your lover
Open up gonna come inside
Gonna fill you up
Make you cry

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Help Me Make It Through The Night by Jewel

I dont know who's the original artist of this song but JEWEL covers it together with 'Wicked Game' singer Chris Isaak. The result?- amazing!

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Kris Allen in Manila Concert!

American Idol Season 8 winner Kris Allen will be coming to Manila and Cebu this February for a concert!

He will be accompanied by Jabbawockeez, an all male hiphop dance group and the popular acoustic band Boyce Avenue.

Catch them perform live in an event called Musicfest 2010 on February 5, 2010 at the SM Cebu North Annex Parking and February 6, 2010 Pattern hills concert McKinley, Taguig.

Meanwhile, check out his amazing rendition of Michael Jacksons' MAN IN THE MIRROR, one of the song he performed during Idol days. Enjoy!

you might also like:

Kris Allen: Live Like Were Dying

I want to know what love is!

Michael Buble is engaged!

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Fave ABBA Covers!

Its really hard to ignore the music of ABBA. With their catchy song hooks and simple lyrics, this group from Sweden become one of the most succesful acts in the history of popular music.

The list below featured ABBA songs that covered by other artists. This only shows the deep influence the group has had, and continues to have on popular music around the world.

SUPER TROUPER by Camera Obscura im a huge fan of this group. Everytime they cover a song, it always good and amazing!



CHIQUITITA by Sinead Oconnor i cant believe she covers this one but i like it though


TAKE A CHANCE by Erasure nice version. i think the rap lyrics added more spice of the song!



GIMME GIMME GIMME by Yngwie Malmsteen just awesome!



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SUSANNA HOFFS COVERS

One talented artist will be turning 50 years old on January 17. She's no other than Susanna Hoffs, former lead vocalist of 80's all-female pop rock band The Bangles.

I guess this is the right time to pull-out some of her best cover songs including some track from the album Under The Covers Volume 2 (2009), her collaboration with fellow musician Matthew Sweet.


Just stream the songs below:



STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF YOU by Stealers Wheel i think this song has a lot of cover version available out there, but her version is my favorite.



YOURE SO VAIN by Carly Simon this track is from her latest collaboration with Sweet. I like the original version but this one is also worth listening for.



ALL I WANT by Lightning Seeds i really like her more with this acoustic performance. Superb!



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WHATEVER U LIKE by Anya Marina

Favorite indie artist Anya Marina put her own spin with this T. I. hiphop song. It's subtle, sexy and takes on a whole new meaning in her breathy voice.

I’m really glad I stumbled upon this...She seems to emit some kind of a universal tone with this song. Its something I could have running in the background while I do my everyday life. :D

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The Veronicas UPRISING!

Love them or hate them!...This pop-rock duo from Australia recently did a pretty good version of Muse' latest song UPRISING. Stream it out!

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Kesha: TIK TOK cover

There's a lot of interesting cover of Kesha's TIK TOK floating around the net, but this one by Scott Porter is my favorite. Check this out!

try also this:

Kesha: Tik Tok (Live & Acoustic)

Jay Sean covers Black Eyed Peas' song

Bad Romance (Live & Acoustic)

Best Collabz

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GIRLYMAN FAN

I had never heard Girlyman before until i discover them in MySpace. Their gentle melodies and great harmony is so addicting that I immediately become an instant fan of this folk rock trio.

Every time I listen to their songs it feels like I'm receiving a great big wonderfully fulfilling musical experience! It is impossible to hear these guys without totally falling in love with all three of them!!!

ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT original song by one of my fave female act Cyndi Lauper. This version is so touching and exceptional!



MY SWEET LORD a classic song by George Harrisson (The Beatles). A real gem cover in the cover songlist!

Party in the USA (Male version)

Here's a great cover of Miley Cyrus hit single Party in the USA. I dont like the song actually but with a great acoustic take of EarnOnKnee, it really makes me want to hear the song!..Click the play button below to stream his cool rendition.

try also this:

BAD ROMANCE COVER

JAY SEAN covers BLACK EYED PEAS

MARIE DIGBY: FIREFLIES

TAYLOR SWIFT: FIFTEEN acoustic

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Viva 2010!

Happy New Year guys!!!

I suppose I'm off to a good start by posting the first day of the year. I'm glad to see 2009 go for many reasons, I'm ready for a new year, a new decade and a fresh start. I hope 2010 proves awesome for us all and far surpasses any expectations we may have.

And the first music entry for this blog is a song that popularized by Chris Martin and his band Coldplay. Their song Viva La Vida won Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards last year and become the band's highest charting single. It was also well-received by music critics and becoz of that, a lot of artists made their own rendition of the song. Check out some of the noted ones below.

THE ABRAM BROTHERS this group did an amazing country version of the song!


LADY GAGA who says this artist cant sing?...she's freaky but she's unbelievably talented!



BOYCE AVENUE one of the best cover performance from these guys! I luv it!