RANDOM COVERS

Great cover songs below that you need to check out!

Watch this band called DOLL AND THE KICKS performing a killer mashup of Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" and Madonna's "Express Yourself"...This girl's voice is outstanding! Luv it!


Detroit's JAY JOLLEY does a stripped version of Queen's classic THE SHOW MUST GO ON. I love the voice, the passion and the energy...well done!


New York songstress VAN MULLER adds a sexy, blues-rock twist to the classic tune BABY IT'S YOU originally made famous by The Shirelles and The Beatles...Very nice rendition! (More artist info here.)


Canadian artist TODD KOAL covers U2's RUNNING TO STAND STILL...This song is one of my favorites from the Joshua Tree album, and Koal did justice to that song. Amazing! What a cool version!


Finally, Fil-Am internet sensation JOSEPH VINCENT did his own thing on Bruno Mars' Talking To The Moon. Sana siya naman punta Pinas!!!

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AARON ENGLISH BAND: NORWEGIAN WOOD/KASHMIR cover

Seattle based singer-songwriter AARON ENGLISH takes an amazing cover mash-up of Led Zeppelin's Kashmir and The Beatles' Norwegian Wood... Despite the name, this is not a solo project but a band consisting of seven musicians, although Aaron English is the undisputed band leader.
The song can be heard in the video below. This is the most stunning piece of work I have heard in some time! Aaron has a truly stunning voice, backed by a brilliant band. EPIC!!!


This medley is available on iTunes. The link to it can be found here.

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While My Guitar Gently Weeps...

Legendary Latin singer CARLOS SANTANA has just released his latest album Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time which finds him once again collaborating with a wide range of artists to date.
The first track from the album finds the guitar legend taking on the Beatles 1968 classic 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps,' with help from neo-soul star India Aerie and world famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma.


...the soulfullness is just incredible!

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MAROON 5 COVERS

HANDS ALL OVER is the third studio album by one of my favorite pop rock band MAROON 5. In its international deluxe edition, the album has five bonus tracks which includes two great covers that you can stream below:

IF I AINT GOT YOU (Alicia Keys) never thought a man could pull this song off, adam levine is so good!!!



CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE (Queen) surprisingly well done cover.



Pasingit: Not included on the album, but the band's take on The Beatles' IF I FELL is actually really good...exquisite vocal treatment of a gorgeous song!


related post: MISERY (MAROON 5)

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32 SONGS IN 8 MINUTES!!!

Eto talaga ang major major!!!...Panoorin si Freddie25 kung saan nag-mega medley siya ng tatlumput-dalawang kanta sa loob lamang ng walong minuto!!...In fairness, okey ang boses niya at ang pagkadugtong-dugtong ng mga kanta. Ang galing!!!


Heto ang kumpletong listahan ng mga kinanta nya:

Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)
Jizz in my pants (Lonely Island) - 0:19
Wannabe (Spice Girls) - 0:23
Mario Kart Love Song (Sam Hart) - 0:39
Over the Rainbow (Judy Garland) - 0:50
Girlfriend (Avril Lavigne) - 1:00
No woman no cry (Bob Marley) - 1:12
Never gonna give you up (Rick Astley) - 1:16
Harder, better, faster, stronger (Daft Punk) - 1:34
White&Nerdy (Weird Al Yankovic) - 2:03
Tribute (Tenacious D) - 2:18
Numa Numa/Dragostea din tei (O-Zone) - 2:28
Angry video game nerd (Rolfe & Justin) - 2:42
Mamma Mia (ABBA) - 3:03
Smoke on the water (Deep Purple) - 3:37
A whole new world (Disney) - 3:59
Let it Be (The Beatles) - 4:14
Eye of the tiger (Survivor) - 4:26
Leave Britney Alone (Me / Chris Crocker) - 4:45
Thunderstruck (AC/DC) - 5:02
Feel good inc. (Gorillaz) - 5:15
Metropolis (Dream Theater) - 5:30
Pokemon Theme - 5:48
Through the fire and flames (Dragonforce) - 6:00
Chocolate Rain (Tay Zonday) - 6:09
Listen to your heart (Roxette) - 6:22
Hips Don't Lie (Shakira) - 6:31
Killer Queen (Queen) - 6:38
Time is running out (Muse) - 6:55
When you say nothing at all (Ronan Keating) - 7:14
Road Trippin' (Red Hot Chili Peppers) - 7:24
Power Rangers Theme - 7:33

...at pwede nyo pang makuha ang mega medley na yan dito! =)

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ROCKY RACCOON by Jack Johnson

I love the original but this has such a chill flare to it!...as always, Jack Johnson is amaaazing!!!

Check out also his latest song YOU AND YOUR HEART, the first single off his new cd TO THE SEA.

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I Found ALISON KRAUSS

If you like country, calm melodic or sophisticated acoustic music, this CD won't disappoint you.

NOW THAT I FOUND YOU: A COLLECTION is a compilation of cover songs and older singles from Grammy award winning bluegrass artist ALISON KRAUSS (along with her band Union Station). Her soothing voice and beautiful instrumental sound make this one of the best album I own.

If you havent heard Alison Krauss' music before, i recommend that you should check out or buy this album...Nothing but greatness here.

BABY NOW THAT I FOUND YOU (The Foundations) if angels could sing they would probably sound like alison krauss


OH ATLANTA (Bad English) my favorite track on this cd..she really shines on this song


I WILL (The Beatles) only a tremendous talent like krauss could make a Beatles song into a bluegrass masterpiece



WHEN YOU SAY NOTHING AT ALL (Keith Whitley) one of the most beautiful mellow songs ive heard...so touching!


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COLBIE CAILLAT COVERS

Listen to COLBIE CAILLAT as she put her own spin to the songs of Bob Marley, Roberta Flack and the Beatles.


TURN YOUR LIGHTS DOWN LOW


KILLING ME SOFTLY



HERE COMES THE SUN



*Klik lang ang titulo ng kanta kung gusto nyong idawnlod. :D
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IDOL LEE DEWYZE

Im not really a fan of LEE DEWYZE but i had to admit that his performance in this year's American Idol is improving week after week. I think Casey James should do something (pick the right song and be 'emotional') coz it appears that his superior musicianship, great vocals and style aren't helping him.
But in fairness to Lee, he has a voice with the smokiness of Bryan Adams, the physical movement of Bruce Springsteen and the force of a controlled energy ready to bust out!...So its also hard to ignore this dude!

HEY JUDE by The Beatles


THE BOXER by Simon and Garfunkel



**p.s. iklik lang po ang title kung gusto niyong idawnlod ang mga kantang yan. Enjoy! :D

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All My Lovin'...

Can you guess who this celeb is?...

before all her drugs and shenanigans this was….Amy Winehouse!

She hasn't released any music for nearly three years. But the good news is- she's back in the studio to record new material with super produ Mark Ronson. While waiting for the new album to come out, listen to Amy Winehouse as she interprets one of the most popular hit single of The Beatles.

ALL MY LOVING by Amy Winehouse


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JEALOUS GUY by Casey James

Among the remaining male finalists in this season's American Idol, i'll go for Casey James. His tender, emotionally raw performance of a John Lennon solo hit was just an outstanding performance. This is a great example of what a great cover rendition should be like!

Jealous Guy


I was dreaming of the past.
And my heart was beating fast,
I began to lose control,
I began to lose control,

I didn't mean to hurt you,
I'm sorry that I mad you cry,
I didn't want to hurt you,
I'm just a jealous guy,

I was feeling insecure,
You night not love me any more,

I was shivering inside,
I was shivering inside,

I was trying to catch your eyes,
Thought that you were trying to hide,
I was swallowing my pain,
I was swallowing my pain.

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Kris Allen: Let It Be

More Kris Allen here:

Kris Allen in Manila concert

Back 2 Back: Boyce Avenue and Kris Allen

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Back 2 Back: BOYCE AVENUE and KRIS ALLEN

More song covers from American Idol winner Kris Allen and the band Boyce Avenue. They are set to perform tomorrow in noontime show Eat Bulaga to promote their upcoming concerts in Manila and Cebu. (Click here for details.)

Boyce Avenue- Breathe (Taylor Swift original)

Kris Allen- Yesterday

related posts:

Kris Allen: Live Like Were Dying

Today was a fairytale by Taylor Swift

Whatz up with the Boybands?

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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!

BEATLES COVERS THAT WILL BLOW UR MIND

I thought it would be fun to put together a list of some of the best BEATLES covers out there. They are the most prolific group in the history of popular music and its difficult not to want to give them a space here (not to mention the fact that they wrote a ton of spectacular songs). And its really a big challenge for me to find the flowers amidst the thorns. My choice is geared more towards mainstream artists but I also included some indie musicians to diversify the list.



SHERYL CROW- MOTHER NATURE'S SON best cover rendition from a female artist. As always, Sheryl is amazing!





EDDIE VEDDER (from Pearl Jam)- YOU'VE GOT TO HIDE UR LOVE AWAY i love this man!...Vedder is a Lennon reincarnated!



STEREOPHONICS- DONT LET ME DOWN wish ko na sana ako na lang si Chantal Kreviazuk!







FIONA APPLE- ACROSS THE UNIVERSE phenominal cover!...one of my fave Beatles song!







SARA MACLACHLAN- BLACKBIRD another great take from a very talented artist like Sara...like the way she "owned" the song!





ELLIOT SMITH- BECAUSE



BOYZ II MEN- YESTERDAY



BEN HARPER- STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER



ALISON KRAUSS- I WILL



SARA BAREILLES- OH DARLING















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In Focus: CHANTAL KREVIAZUK

CHANTAL KREVIAZUK is a singer-songwriter, a classically trained pianist from Winnipeg, Canada and the wife of Raine Maida- lead singer of the band, OUR LADY PEACE.

First heard her music in the blockbuster film ARMAGEDDON soundtrack with an amazing rendition of LEAVING ON A JETPLANE, a song written by John Denver and popularized by Peter, Paul & Mary.

(Watch the video below.)



Since then i'd become an avid fan of Chantal and bought a copy of her album COLOUR MOVING AND STILL (1998) which spawned the radio hit singles "Before You", "Dear Life" and a personal fave of mine, the bluesy rock ballad titled "BLUE".

In 1999, she recorded a cover of the Randy Newman ballad "FEELS LIKE HOME" for the TV series Dawson Creek's soundtrack:


Also performed a cover version of The Beatles' IN MY LIFE for the television drama Providence:


For more music, videos, concert details and other informations about Chantal Kreviazuk, check her official site here.

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American Idol winner KRIS ALLEN NEW SONG!

American Idol Season 8 winner KRIS ALLEN is set to released his debut album on November 17! The highly anticipated first single from the upcoming album is entitled LIVE LIKE WERE DYING (originally recorded by The Script) which you can stream the song below:




Its a bright, positive single not far from what to expect from Kris, based on his American Idol performances- a crunchy, acoustic coffee-house rock vibe ala John Mayer or Jason Mraz. It was pretty clear that this was the type of music Allen wanted to make: fun, upbeat and catchy!

Other Kris Allen cool cover songs:

KRIS ALLEN- MAN IN THE MIRROR


KRIS ALLEN- COME TOGETHER (original by THE BEATLES)


KRIS ALLEN- APOLOGIZE (original by THE FRAY)


KRIS ALLEN- SHE WORKS HARD FOR THE MONEY (GLORIA GAYNOR)


Related topics:

Sounds like "HALO"

IDOL invasion continues...

Carly Smithson's version of "ALONE"

Lady Madonna

Sa August 16, ang tunay na gay icon at Queen of Pop na si Madonna ay mag-51 years old na!...Pero look at her- she's still hot as ever and feel's young pero u really cannot hide the fact na jumujunda na rin siya. By looking at her latest pics and videos, mapapansin mo ang malaking pagmature sa kanyang face at yung paglaylay ng skin niya sa shoulder ay isang malaking sign yon na damatans na nga siya. (I wonder kung ano magiging itsura niya by the time when she turns 60 or 70.)

After breaking up with husband Australian film director Guy Ritchie, Madonna has a new man of her life in the person of hunky Brazilian model named Jesus Luz. At minsan pang pinatunayan ng lola Madonna nyo ang pagiging dyosa ng mga gaylalu's by helping Jesus to have his own career sa modelling world at sa ambition nitong maging DJ. With that hot and gorgeous bod to die for ay talagang maiintidihan ko ang lola nyo kung ba't niya ginagawa yon!


Madonna remains one of the greatest pop acts of all time and even named as the world's highest earning female singer on earth. With the upcoming released of her new album, CELEBRATION later this year, expect more on continually reinventing her music and image and for retaining a standard of anonymity in the music industry. Here's some of my favorite cover version of her songs- as she is recognized as an influenced among other music artists.

Rihanna- Vogue

Lavender Diamond- Like a prayer

Natasha Bedingfield- Ray of light

Regina Spektor- Love Profusion

Madonna has her own share of covering songs. Here's some notable picks:

Madonna- Imagine (Beatles cover)

Madonna- American Pie (Don Mclean cover)