Acoustic Covers

Ray Lamontagne’s Acoustic Version of Gnarls Barkley’s Crazy

Acoustic Covers

Some time ago I posted a high-energy acoustic version of Gnarls Barkley’s Crazy, performed by the venerable Don Ross. I recently came across Ray Lamontagne’s take on the song, rounding out something of a stylistic trifecta – the danceable-electronic original, Ross’ instrumental, and Lamontagne’s coffee house. Enjoy.

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Resonance’s Acoustic Version of Tool’s Sober

Acoustic Covers

At the core of the The AV’s project is a belief that an unfamiliar approach to a familiar song – particularly one with minimal studio interference – can help a listener gain a more nuanced appreciation of the artistry and craftsmanship that went into its making. Thanks to Resonance, the new south-Florida trio consisting of [...]

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Geoff Achison’s Acoustic Versions of Superstition and Whipping Post

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There’s a reason you don’t see a whole lot of funk played solo on acoustic guitar: one person can only lay down so much groove, and even the best solo performers can exude only so much energy. That is true even of the inimitable Stevie Wonder, whose Grammy-winning performance on the album Talking Book, which [...]

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Brian Macinanti’s Acoustic Version of The Rain Song

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Legend has it that Jimmy Page wrote The Rain Song in a single afternoon in 1972. Inspired by Beatle George Harrison’s observation that Led Zeppelin never wrote any ballads, the first three chords can be recognized by a careful listener as a hat tip to Harrison’s Something. Released on 1973’s Houses of the Holy, The [...]

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The AV is Back! With Jennah Bell and Joe Barnard

Acoustic Covers

Today is a special today at The AV: after an unofficial hiatus of several months, we are back! (And by “we are,” I mean “I am” – a one man operation is woefully vulnerable to fluctuations in work schedule and personal obligations.) I apologize for the break. Thanks for bearing with me. The good news [...]

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