New: music2earsAll contenthive-129948krhive-196917hive-183959zzanhive-185836hive-180932hive-150122steemphotographyhive-101145hive-183397hive-144064uncommonlabhive-184714krsuccesshive-188619hive-166405hive-145157hive-193637bitcoinhive-103599hive-193186lifehive-180301TrendingNewHotLikersmajes.tytyty (78)in music • 4 years ago“Gentle on My Mind” covered by Billy Bragg & Joe Henry … (Country / Folk – Music to Your Ears, Covers–63)The gentle strumming and the heartfelt vocals say what the lyrics are meant to say. “Gentle on My Mind” (2016 – original from 1967) Billy Bragg & Joe Henry – “Gentle on My Mind” Written…majes.tytyty (78)in music • 5 years ago“Yanky” by DakhaBrakha … (Ethno-Chaos / World / Ukrainian Folk-Punk – Music to Your Ears–66)With a limited arsenal of instruments, they create a cacophony of jubilant sound. DakhaBrakha – “Yanky” “Yanky” (2016) The Ukranian folk-punk quartet DakhaBrakha performed this song at…majes.tytyty (78)in music • 5 years ago“March March” by The Chicks … (Americana / Alternative Country – Music to Your Ears– 65)With their fine instruments of creative artistry, they are helping to make a better world. The Chicks – “March March” The Chicks – "March March" (Right-click title to hear on…majes.tytyty (78)in music • 5 years ago“Lower Your Expectations” by Bo Burnham … (Comedy / Humor – Music to Your Ears, Mock’n’Roll–27)At least men have realistic expectations for women – he said sarcastically, setting up a second verse. Bo Burnham – “Lower Your Expectations” “Lower Your Expectations” (2015) In this…majes.tytyty (78)in music • 5 years ago“Yulunga” by Dead Can Dance … (Art Rock / World / Neoclassical Dark Wave – Music to Your Ears–64)Some of the most glorious and unique soundscapes ever created. Dead Can Dance – “Yulunga” “Yulunga” (2005 / 1993) This is a live version, from 2005, of a tune that first appeared on Dead Can…majes.tytyty (78)in music • 5 years ago“The Lion Sleeps Tonight” covered by The Nylons … (Folk / a capella / South African – Music to Your Ears, Covers–62)This unique version fit in well with the punk and new wave music of those days. The Nylons – “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (1982 – original from 1939) This original…majes.tytyty (78)in hive-175254 • 5 years ago“My Favourite Things” – global pandemic version” by Maria and the Von Trapplings / Shirley Șerban … … (Parody / Satire – Music to Your Ears, Mock’n’Roll–26)Simple pleasures – like having a well-stocked bar, and avoiding stupid workplace dramas. “My Favourite Things” – Global pandemic version (2020) Taken from the musical “The Sound of…majes.tytyty (78)in hive-175254 • 5 years ago“Do Re Mi – global pandemic version” by Maria and the Von Trapplings / Shirley Șerban … (Parody / Humor – Music to Your Ears, Mock’n’Roll–25)Through the joys of music, we can get through pandemics, wars, and other difficulties. Maria and the Von Trapplings / Shirley Șerban – “Do Re Mi” “Do Re Mi – global pandemic version” (2020)…majes.tytyty (78)in music • 5 years ago“All Along the Watchtower” covered by Bryan Ferry … (Rock – Music to Your Ears, Covers–61)A pleasant multi-instrumental version, complete with tambourine-shaking back-up singers. Bryan Ferry – “All Along the Watchtower” “All Along the Watchtower” (2007 – original from 1967 /…majes.tytyty (78)in music • 5 years agoCover Versions 41–60 – Music to Your Ears (Compilation, includes links to all previous posts in this series)Cowboy Junkies to Blondie The Clash2 to Cellos R.E.M. to Talking Heads Covers–41 … (MTYE) R.E.M. – (covering) “First We Take Manhattan” The band improved on Cohen’s beautiful…majes.tytyty (78)in music • 5 years ago“Imagine” covered by Tulsi Gabbard … (Bravery / Courage / Honor – Music to Your Ears, Covers–60)Maybe Lennon would have advised the US to give Tulsi a chance. I would. Tulsi Gabbard – “Imagine” “Imagine” (2019 – original from 1971) On the 39th anniversary of John Lennon’s…majes.tytyty (78)in music • 5 years ago“Tarhatazed” by Mdou Moctar … (Desert Blues / Rock – Music to Your Ears–63)He has been lauded as the “Jimi Hendrix of the desert.” Mdou Moctar – “Tarhatazed” “Tarhatazed” (2018) As in classic blues, the guitar in “Tarhatazed” sings and wails as it expresses…majes.tytyty (78)in music • 5 years ago“Fistfight in the Parking Lot” by Crisis of Conformity (SNL skit) … (Comedy / Hardcore Parody – Music to Your Ears, Mock’n’Roll–24)A bunch of aging men re-unite their old hardcore punk band. Crisis of Conformity – “Fistfight in the Parking Lot” “Fistfight in the Parking Lot” (2010) In this brilliant…majes.tytyty (78)in music • 5 years ago“The End” by The Doors … (Rock / Apocalyptic Epic – Music to Your Ears–62)A sad and pensive farewell to innocence, or even a farewell to life. The Doors – “The End” “The End” (1967) This 12-minute epic was the final track on the Doors debut album. According…majes.tytyty (78)in music • 5 years ago“I'll Never Get Out Of These Blues Alive” covered by Cowboy Junkies … (Blues / Blues Rock – Music to Your Ears, Covers–59)It’s as sparse and beautiful as John Lee Hooker's original, but maybe a bit moodier. Cowboy Junkies – “I’ll Never Get Out of These Blues Alive” “I'll Never Get Out of These Blues Alive”…majes.tytyty (78)in music • 5 years ago“Because You Love Me,” by Kaz Hawkins and Her Band O' Men … (Blues / Roots / Soul – Music to Your Ears–61)She survived and recovered, with the help of music. Kaz Hawkins and Her Band O’ Men – “Because You Love Me” “Because You Love Me” (2015) Although this is clearly a love song, its…majes.tytyty (78)in music • 5 years ago“Rainy Night in Soho” covered by Sinead O'Connor … (Celtic / Rock – Music to Your Ears, Covers–58)She sings like an angel, or like a person who found the measure of her dreams on a rainy night. Sinead O'Connor – “Rainy Night in Soho” “Rainy Night in Soho” (2019 – original from…majes.tytyty (78)in music • 5 years ago“Solid Potato Salad” by The Ross Sisters … (Comedy / Camp – Music to Your Ears, Mock’n’Roll–23)The quaint song and dance are abandoned in favor of some impressive acrobatics and contortionism. The Ross Sisters – “Solid Potato Salad” “Solid Potato Salad” (1944) This song is…majes.tytyty (78)in music • 5 years agoMusic to Your Ears, 41 – 60 (Compilation, includes links to all previous posts in this series)from BB Gabor to Monkey Majik from SsingSsing to Fishmans from Tash Sultana to Brian Eno Music to Your Ears–41 The Velvet Underground – “All Tomorrow’s Parties” The sad young lady is…majes.tytyty (78)in music • 5 years ago“Call Me,” covered by Hillbilly Moon Explosion … (Rockabilly / Rock – Music to Your Ears, Covers–57)Her vocals sound as robust and dynamic as those in the original. Hillbilly Moon Explosion – “Call Me” “Call Me” (2016 – original from 1980) In this superb cover of the Blondie hit, The…
