Acoustic Version of Iron Maiden’s “The Trooper”

On this battlefield no one wins.

Acoustic Version of Iron Maiden’s “The Trooper” Acoustic Version of Iron Maiden's "The Trooper"

What is Radiohead Thinking? A Review of The King of Limbs

Slowly we unfurl, as lotus flowers.

What is Radiohead Thinking? A Review of The King of Limbs What is Radiohead Thinking? A Review of The King of Limbs

Leo Kottke’s Acoustic Version of The Byrds’ “Eight Miles High”

Like geese farts on a muggy day?

Leo Kottke’s Acoustic Version of The Byrds’ “Eight Miles High” Leo Kottke's Acoustic Version of The Byrds' "Eight Miles High"

An Interview with James Lee Stanley: Part I, Songwriting

The artist discusses his craft.

An Interview with James Lee Stanley: Part I, Songwriting An Interview with James Lee Stanley: Part I, Songwriting

David Byrne’s Acoustic Performance of “Heaven”

Heaven is a place where nothing ever happens.

David Byrne’s Acoustic Performance of “Heaven” David Byrne's Acoustic Performance of "Heaven"

Thom Yorke’s Acoustic Version of Morning Mr. Magpie

Acoustic Originals

Until my pal and fellow AV enthusiast Julz directed me to this video, I was woefully ignorant of the fact that one of the tracks on Radiohead’s new album, The King of Limbs, was around for the better part of a decade before receiving the studio treatment. Whichever version of Morning Mr. Magpie you prefer, [...]

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Don Ross’ Tappin’, Slappin’, Acoustic Version of Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy”

AV of the Day

Although it must be admitted that, as Aaron pointed out in his post on Rodrigo y Gabriela’s interpretation of Metallica’s “Orion”, using a guitar for percussion has become something of an “overused gimmick,” it is also true that for every cliche there is one who defines it, for every trend a -setter. And few recent [...]

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Acoustic Cover of Metallica’s Orion

Acoustic Covers

This is the first of many posts by Aaron, AV contributor extraordinaire. Orion, an often underrated Metallica song, has long been one of my favorites by the group.  We have posted a few videos from this amazing duo, but we just can’t get enough.  While the concept of an acoustic band playing metal music is [...]

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Acoustic Version of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs”"

Acoustic Covers

Check out this acoustic version of the classic War Pigs, performed by one Savannah King. A solid rendition, and nothing too fancy, but it’s her vocals that really stand out. More than simply changing the emotional content by lending a softer touch to a pretty aggressive tune (The Dresden Dolls’ version, also featuring a female [...]

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Joseph Diaz’ Monday Mashup

Acoustic Covers

Meet Joseph Diaz, college undergraduate, songwriter, and performer. Joseph has a fondness for covers and a talent for video editing, and he’s applied those skills to a tradition he calls “Monday Mashups” – a medley, really, of complementary songs creatively assembled and passionately performed. This Mashup features three familiar tunes: the Beatles’ All My Loving [...]

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