A Michael Jackson Tribute

As you've probably heard by now, The King of Pop has passed away. 

As such, today's edition is dedicated to the musical genius of Michael.

A maverick, eccentric, child prodigy and pop icon, gone too soon.

R.I.P We'll miss you Michael.

A look back:

"ABC" - Jackson 5


Wanna be startin' something


Rock with you


Human nature


Stranger in Moscow


Butterflies



What's your favourite Michael song?

EUNICE:

Indeed the end of an era.

 

Billy Jean (my ultimate fave, when he was at his best):

 

Earth Song: One of the most expensive music videos ever made I think.

 

The way you make me feel

PRIN:

Word.

Some of my favorites from the happy days.

NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE


ROCKIN ROBIN


BEN

EUNICE: 

Argh! “Ben” brings tears to my eyes =(

RIP MJ

TARA:

Beat it

Man in the mirror

xxxxxxx

ASHLYNN:

Wow... I couldn’t even finishing hearing “never can say goodbye”.
It’s just too upsetting.
MJ really took MTV to the next level with his mini films

Remember the time

Why you wanna trip on me

(this beat is still bloody awesome)

MICHELLE:

I grew up fascinating over how he put the coin in the machine.

Smooth Criminal


Been hit by a smooth criminal. 

ADRIAN:

this remix was playing in my head when i heard the news today...

GURMIT:

We have MJ to thank for We Are The World



1min 20sec with the sparkly shoes

The man may be gone, but the legacy lasts forever.

R.I.P Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009)

Friday Radio - 19 June 2009 Edition

Good Friday Morning Music Moguls,
It's COVERS- Who Did It Better? week....let's jump right into it


These boot are made for walking
ORIGINAL: Nancy Sinatra

COVER: Jessica Simpson


POINT GOES TO: 
Nancy. She's got scrolling lyrics and a jivey dance...not to mention she doesn't sing like she needs a respirator. Point Nancy.


Smells like Teen Spirit
ORIGINAL: Nirvana
>
COVER: Paul Anka


POINT GOES TO:
TIE... Mr Anka gives the original just a tad more razzle dazzle. 



Tainted love
ORIGINAL: Gloria Jones

COVER: soft cell


POINT GOES TO:
Soft Cell. Synth pop makes this a gem...sinister.




OTHER SOUNDS:

JayZ - Death of autotune (D.O.A)



Bikini Machine - shake



Air - All i need

(this video will make you cry)


New pants - bye bye disco





NEXT WEEK: It's anything goes week! Post songs you've discovered, can't stop listening to, or better - post your band/demo stuff here!



BUT FIRST What are your favourite covers?

AMELYNN:

Still can’t decide which version’s better -- What You Waiting For

Franz Ferdinand: 

Gwen Stefani:

 

 

The Stones can do no wrong but kudos to Cat Power for re-jigging the song so well and giving it a totally different feel:

(I can’t get no) Satisfaction

The Rolling Stones: 

Cat Power: 

 

 

Fab cover by Nouvelle Vague but I’ll still give my point to Joy Division

Love Will Tear Us Apart

Joy Division : 

Nouvelle Vague: 

 

The Kooks did a pretty awesome job on this guilty pleasure track!  

All That She Wants

Ace of Base: 

The Kooks: 

 

 

Whiny to angsty -- Careless Whisper

WHAM! : 

The Gossip: 

 

 

Diggin the original more! – No Diggity

Blackstreet: 

The Klaxons:

EUNICE:

Ac Apocalyptica – Nothing Else Matters

 

Metallica – Nothing Else Matters

 

The winner? It’s a draw. Metallica made this song legendary, Apocolyptica is just too cool.

 

2.       Shonen Knife – Top of the World

 

Carpenters – Top of the World

 

Point to Shonen Knife.

HAMISH:

Teddybears Version

(video is an AD, but could not find a decent original music video version on youtube and the Ad is awesome)

Cover: Robyn

(an official youtube upload from Universal music, complete with overlay link to buy the song on itunes...)

POINT GOES TO:

Robyn, Her version was good enough to use as the backing track for my animation showreel, so she wins.

Happy Friday!

TOM:

Sting – Englishman in New York (live)


Shinehead – Jamaican in New York

(comments are pretty cool on this one)

Shinehead gets my vote.

Check Shinehead’s cover of Billie Jean as well.

AZNY:

For the moshers in us, check out the "Punk Goes ..." compi albums of covers, or holla at me for bootlegs. :)
Samples...

When I Grow Up - Pussycat Dolls
Covered by Mayday Parade


What Goes Around Comes Around - Justin Timberlake
Covered by Alesana


Umbrella - Rihanna
Covered by All Time Low


Toxic - Britney Spears
Covered by A Static Lullaby


Men In Black - Will Smith
Covered by Forever The Sickest Kids


Apologize - OneRepublic
Covered by Silverstein


I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys
Covered by Dynamite Boy


Manic Monday - The Bangles
Covered by Relient K

Wonderwall - Oasis
Covered by Cartel


Love,
Azny

P.S. Cobain is tossing in his grave. Paul Anka... really?

ASH:

Oh man, this is so good, it should be illegal

Chill with this one on a hot lazy Friday evening

Janet Jackson & Q-Tip “Got till it’s gone” JDilla mix