this is an amazing track from the mexican duo of classical guitar players, Rodrigo y Gabriela. they specialize in playing acoustic guitars really fast. and they’re good at it. their sound is uniquely latin and their heritage shines through their music. i first heard this song last summer but i couldn’t find the name of it. but now i have. and my life is complete. and make sure to check out the music video.
also happy bastille day y’all.
Jesus take the wheel! Our favorite Irish electronica artist, Roisin Murphy has debuted her video for her single “Movie Star“. In typical Roisin fashion, it does not disappoint. Enjoy it below!
hey guys! julieta venegas is a hot mexican poprocker who teamed up with the spanish rapper la mala rodriguez to record this live version of her song “Eres Para Mi”. this track has been tremendously succesful in latin america and the US. this version is off the MTV Unplugged album, which i’d highly recommend checking out if you like what you hear. the song is so sunny and the accordions are to die for, especially when blended so seamlessly with the reggae/ska rythyms. i also enjoy the lyrics; the story the girl tells of her unquestionable affirmation that the guy is for no one but her.
I’m a huge AC/DC fan, so finding this was amusing and strange at the same time. Paris Derniere does a lot of covers of popular songs, and they do a cover of AC/DC’s Highway to Hell that’s really pretty good. It doesn’t have the same kick and power as AC/DC’s song because it’s a soft and melodic version, but it’s just interesting to see it done because I never would have imagined an AC/DC song in such a different light.
Highway to Hell
Xavier Rudd has a really beautiful, delicate style in his music. He’s amazing at slide guitar, and plays the didgeridoo and a whole slew of other instruments too in a many of his songs. He does a beautiful cover of Jimi Hendrix’s The Wind Cries Mary. Here are two of his original songs too, one is more his classic gentle style (”White Moth”) and the other is a more reggae-style upbeat song of his that I really love (”Twist”).
The Wind Cries Mary
Twist
White Moth