Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Greg Laswell is re-interpreting some of his favorite songs for his new aptly titled EP, Covers, which will be released October 6. In addition to playing many instruments on the album, Laswell also produced it in a cabin in Mountainaire, Arizona.
The five-song album features the following covers:
01. Killing Moon (Echo And The Bunnymen)
02. In Spite Of Me (Morphine)
03. Take Everything (Mazzy Star)
04. Your Ghost (Kristin Hersh)
05. This Woman’s Work (Kate Bush)
Here’s a preview of Greg’s take on Echo And The Bunnymen’s Killing Moon:
Your Ghost is on Kristin Hersh’s first solo album. The chorus is so beautiful and agonizing, that I couldn’t resist it. The chords turn around in a unique way and Michael Stipe sang harmonies on the original. I used his harmonies on my version, although I changed a few chords in the verse to fit the way I sing. I added the strings that close the song.
– Greg Laswell
For your listening pleasure, here’s a free download of Greg Laswell’s reinterpretation of Your Ghost:
+ Your Ghost — Greg Laswell mp3
I adore Kaki King and am completely thrilled to collaborate with her on her guitar art project! Last Friday, Kaki emailed me to tell me that I was the last artist chosen for her project (yay—lucky number 13). Woo hoo!! ^___^ She should be shipping it out soon; I wonder which one I’ll get.
A bit of trivia: in February 2006, Kaki was labeled a “Guitar God” by Rolling Stone Magazine, becoming the first ever female to make this list. Without further ado, here are some Kaki viddies for your listening pleasure.
My inbox is just glowing. Today, Tiffany introduced me to the sweet sounds of Melbourne-based jazz chanteuse, Megan Washington. My morning is looking brighter already. Thanks, Tiffany! ^_____^
I’ve always wondered what it would be like if my two favorite musical crushes, Ben Gibbard and Leslie Feist, got together. I got my first taste when the Postal Service remixed Mushaboom. It left me wanting more!
Ben Gibbard and Feist do not disappoint as they join forces once again to cover Vashti Bunyan’s Train Song. Ben & Feist’s Train Song is just one track from the album, Dark Was the Night. This album is comprised of 31 exclusive tracks and proceeds will benefit the Red Hot Organization, an international charity dedicated to raising money and awareness for HIV and AIDS through popular culture.
Good morning, lovelies. I’m thinking of Ms. Amanda Palmer and this song as I sip my coffee, eat my Rice Chex, & check my email this fine Thursday morning.
I just stumbled across Amanda’s funny take on Feist’s 1234 (Sesame Street Version) from her show at the Brattle theatre. It features Michael McQuilken on the ukulele.
I have all sorts of music in my iTunes library, but I keep coming back to Ben Gibbard, lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service. Here are some covers by Mr. Gibbard for your listening pleasure.
Ottawa-based band, The Acorn, is Rolf Klausener, Jeff Debutte, Keiko Devaux, T.Jeffrey Malecki, and Howie Tsui. The Acorn’s latest album, Glory Hope Mountain, is based on the life of Rolf’s mother, Gloria Esperanza Montoya. Ohbijou, The Wooden Stars, Flecton Big Sky, and Fiftymen are some of the guest artists featured on the album.
Starting the morning off right with The Morning Benders‘ cover of The Cardigans’ Lovefool. Just one of the songs off of their The Bedroom Covers CD, an aptly titled album of only covers reordered inside their apartment with one mic and one laptop.
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