Reinvented, re-imagined, retold -- covers have a way of breathing new life into the songs that we're normally already acquainted with. New arrangements and varied tempos allow a shift in meaning despite the same lyrics. And yet, we are still drawn in because of the sense of recognition.
Covers are a magical blend of old and new; a way to mix up the routine sameness by delving into a kind of foreign that is still familiar. This collection of covers features a tune from the eighties surprisingly modernized by a mandolin and heart-wrenching harmonies. As well, down the list is a hip hop, reggae meets funk classic from the early 2000s slowed down to an acoustic rendition wholly distinct from the original. Lastly, there's also a classic Sam Smith tune of heartbreak revived into an upbeat guitar and bass driven, almost Motown sounding, groovy tune.
If those run-on sentence descriptions weren’t enough to convince you, then just let the songs speak for themselves. Links to each original and their respective covers can be found below the jump.
If those run-on sentence descriptions weren’t enough to convince you, then just let the songs speak for themselves. Links to each original and their respective covers can be found below the jump.
ORIGINAL | THE BOYS OF SUMMER - DON HENLEY
COVER | GREEN OR BLUE
ORIGINAL | HEY YA - OUTKAST
ORIGINAL | HEY YA - OUTKAST
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