In the spirit of the flurry of year-end lists, here are some of the best covers of the year. Needless to say, too many great covers came out this year for me to claim this as any definitive set, especially because I avoided posting songs I've posted before (otherwise there'd probably be a Disturbia cover here). But here are ten new covers that haven't come off the iPod yet. The Gaslight Anthem - God's Gonna Cut You Down (Johnny Cash) Anchorless Records just released a set of quasi-punk Cash [...]
by roko flip Some nice tracks have been shared through internet waves in the past week. We've got a nice blend of rock and electro for you, plus some non conventional Christmas jams which are pretty damn solid. Enjoy some more music we didn't post on (until now), after the jump.. At first glance, it'd be easy to label Funeral Party [...]
So another day, another bombshell. My filehosting account was deleted yesterday, though I guess they were nice enough to refund the remaining credit on the account. Will to blog slipping .... slipping ... slipping away . Just kidding. I guess that's the end of direct links here (nice while it lasted I hope) and it's back to Mediafire or something. Spare time has been drastically diminished by a new job, so expect the post count to slow down, but I'll still be here plugging away. In lieu of [...]
Enjoy last night's take on 'All That She Wants' below. Visit Max on MySpace. MP3: Max Vernon - All That She Wants
Sorry for the delay folks... we continue Bond week with today's post that features four films, three Bonds. Between 1969 and 1973, moviegoers saw three different faces of James Bond: George Lazenby, "the one-off" Australian Bond; Sean Connery, who was coaxed back for one more go (money!); and Roger Moore, who would go on to star as Bond for the next 12 years and 7 films. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) Erik Borelius - On Her Majesty's Secret Service [...]
SO, it's finally election day. And although I'm not American and therefore can't vote. I am seriously crossing everything that can be crossed so that Barack Obama wins. The world right now needs an Obama, we need change. And I'm obviously not the only one who thinks like this (and hopefully) America agrees with me too! Musicians in America have been actively speaking or... singing for Obama. With some bands having their 'unconventional 082 in response to the Democratic National Convention in Colorado where bands campaigned for people to vote for the man all [...]
I am very excited and proud about this next post. A week or two ago I started exchanging e-mails with New York-based musician Max Vernon who had very kindly agreed to do an interview, the first time I've ever done one of these for Fong Songs. Max first garnered my attention earlier this summer with his piano/electro/doo-wop cover of Katy Perry's I Kissed a Girl and I quickly became a fan as I explored his original music on mySpace, a unique blend of jazz, classical, vaudeville, and pop. Whether it's on his mySpace [...]
Another mix for the weekend and perhaps for the week ahead itself. Happy Halloween! Chairlift- Evident Utensil mp3 Mystery Jets- Young Love mp3 Mates of State- Now mp3 Beirut- Postcards From Italy Mates of State- You Are Free mp3 Passion Pit- Better Things Max Vernon- When Your Body Breaks mp3 [...]
~ raphos When Your Body Breaks - Max Vernon One More Time (Rynecologist Dimgrim Remix) - Daft Punk Magick - Ryan Adams Digital Love Cover - Alphabeat Hometown Glory - Adele Pumpkins and Paisley - The Spinto Band I Know Where You Live - Those Dancing Days Sad Song (Pacific Remix) - Au Revoir Simone [...]
...to listen to his music and be his myspace friend! Max Vernon appeared out of nowhere a couple months ago with his most excellent classical/electro/doo-wop cover of Katy Perry's I Kissed a Girl . He's trying to get the word out about his music and I'm more than happy to lend a hand since I became an instant fan the second I checked out his originals on myspace. A few of my faves: Max Vernon - No Exit Max Vernon - Open Casting [...]
i found this version of "i kissed a girl" orginially by katy perry. max vernon recorded this version awesome cover. i have heard a few other cover version of "i kissed a girl" but this is one of the first by a guy that actually sounded unique. i have added another one of his songs for you to get an idea of his song stylings. i can encourage you enough to add max to your myspace music friends. SONG>>UPLOADING SONG>>UPLOADING MAX VERNON ON [...]
I realize that most people are trying to get far, far away from "I Kissed A Girl" at this point, but I think it's worth risking the song being stuck in your head to listen to this awesome cover by up-and-coming artist, Max Vernon . I got a hold of this track after I got an email from Max promising me that his music isn't the same unremarkable, boring crap I am normally sent all the time, and he was absolutely right. He has a unique style that is something like Regina Spektor's music mixed with Patrick Wolf's vocals. [...]
Music and pictures that I'm pretty psyched about, revolving around the theme of Covers, one of my personal faves. I've been stewing on these tracks for a week or so now and think they're worth posting, since they've stayed on the top of my itunes recently played for a bit. A great combination of really great ideas and really horrible ideas. The first comes from the boy in the corner, everyone's favorite captain, Dizzee Rascal. I loves me some Dizz, and this track is no different. A [...]
This is a Fong Songs News Flash! We interrupt Muppet Covers Week to bring you some burning news (ow, hot! hot!): Serial kisser on the loose! Max Vernon now has a hilarious music video to accompany his great cover of Katy Perry's I Kissed a Girl . Check it out! Are Gnarls Barkley Crazy covers making a comeback? Wakey!Wakey! has a free NY concert [...]
First song on the radio this morning was the Hanson "classic" MMMBop , but no way that I'm going to post that video. Though I do recall requesting it at some disco back in 97 and dancing to it like a maniac. Instead I have no problems posting this funny new video for the Max Vernon cover of I Kissed a Girl . + I Kissed a Girl
The first part of the interesting 80's cover project REWIND by Buffetlibre is now officially complete. A total of 60 songs are now included and among the last two additions was French synth-/electropop act Anoraak covering Talking In Your Sleep . The originally by The Romantics was a major anthem of my teenage years, so quite funny hearing this electronic rendition of it. + Talking In Your Sleep (The Romantics Cover) While [...]
The past three days I've been battling a wonky router and its troublesome replacement, meaning I've been involuntarily weaned off the internet (with scary withdrawal symptoms). It's not over yet, but I figured I'd take this temporary state of being online to update the blog. There's a backlog of things I've been meaning to mention, so we'll just cram them all into this post. Firstly, here's a cover that should make you sit up and take notice. Last week Max Vernon sent me his cover of [...]
It's not Thursday by any means but I just got back from the beautiful Windy City and had a couple of great covers sitting in my inbox. They were mightily enjoyable, so much in fact, that it seemed silly to hold on to them until Thursday. The first is by the popularity wave surfin' The Kooks and the other by an upcoming talent out of NYC, Max Vernon , who you'll hear more about in the near future. The Kooks take a delightful swing at a new Coldplay tune while Vernon transforms a summer [...]
Max Vernon - I Kissed A Girl A doo wop Katy Perry cover. Brilliant! Visit NYC's Max Vernon on MySpace. MP3: Max Vernon - I Kissed A Girl [ alt link ]
Despite ongoing stories of Katy Perry's uncoolness, Hypeful is temporarily suspending its musical fatw?? against her to offer you Max Vernon's doo wop/jazz cover of her single "I Kissed A Girl." It's great to hear a guy tackle this song and you've got to admire Vernon's chutzpah for really going ...
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