Category Archives: cover
Day 359: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
I’ve alluded to the fact that exactly a week ago, I (with lots of help from friends ChrisK and Ramit) staged an intimate acoustic show in my brother’s living room. I played a number of songs from my first EP, … Continue reading
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Day 357: This Little Babe
Two days ago I mentioned one of my favorite pieces of Christmas music, Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols. As part of our little Christmas project (which ended up being something of a total success, by the way), Chris Kuklis and I … Continue reading
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Day 355: Christmastime is Here
Ever since I was a small child, A Charlie Brown Christmas has been an integral part of my Christmas holiday. I hardly ever actually watch the video, but the music, performed by Vince Guaraldi’s trio, more or less is Christmas … Continue reading
Day 340: Airplanes (by Local Natives)
The Local Natives: probably the least well-known band being covered in this Best of 2010 list. Nonetheless, a really great record from a really great band. Call my friend Ian in Ethiopia — he’ll tell you the same thing. Universally … Continue reading
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Day 339: We Used to Wait (by Arcade Fire)
Ok, this one was a lot of fun. The new Arcade Fire record is very good, maybe not Funeral-good, but very very good. It’s called The Suburbs, and it certainly has a lot to say to a kid who grew … Continue reading
Filed under acoustic songs, cover, violin
Day 338: ONE (by Yeasayer)
Ok, I’m back on the horse. This cold has abated enough to let me get some singing done, so it’s on to more of my Best of 2010 covers list. Today it’s “ONE” by Yeasayer, off their album Odd Blood. … Continue reading
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Day 335: Lemonworld (by The National)
Today is a day I’ve been eagerly awaiting: the first day of my Best of 2010 series, in which I cover 5 of my favorite songs from the year. Today’s song comes off a record that I really fell in … Continue reading
Filed under cover, rock songs
Ace Reporter’s Wilco cover featured on Audio Muffin
Check out my cover of Wilco’s “I’m the Man Who Loves You” at Audio Muffin today… (Thanks Train!)
