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"

Fingerstyle Acoustic Version of Paul McCartney’s “Maybe I’m Amazed”

Acoustic Covers

Paul McCartney often plays second fiddle to John Lennon, even 30 years after the latter’s death. The two had a complicated relationship, which influenced their creative output in all kinds of ways. But whatever the subtle dynamics that produced Blackbird, Eleanor Rigby, Yesterday, Penny Lane, The Night Before, She’s Leaving Home, Hey Jude, and dozens [...]

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John Mayer’s Acoustic Version of Tom Petty’s Freefallin’

Acoustic Covers

This is a guest post by Racheli, a capella aficionado turned acoustic appreciator. John Mayer first started to really appeal to me when I realized that his voice was soothing enough that if I listened to him while maneuvering my way through rush hour to and from the subway I actually remained calm and happy [...]

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4-Year-Old Acoustic Version of Hey Jude

Acoustic Humor

The second in a series highlighting the next generation of acoustic versionists. See the first here.

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The Best Acoustic Version of Radiohead’s “Lotus Flower” on YouTube

AV of the Day

The YouTube legions have now had a couple weeks since Radiohead released their new album, The King of Limbs, to take their cracks at covering some of the tunes. It’s no easy task, both because of the heavy emphasis on electronic sounds – requiring an instrumentalist to be creative with the arrangements – and because [...]

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Abigail Washburn Live at the Tin Angel

Acoustic Originals

There’s no question that bluegrass musicians – or at least cats playing in those kinds of outfits – are among the most versatile around. It’s unclear whether this is because its leading contemporary practitioners – the likes of Bela Fleck and Chris Thile – have succeeded in injecting a little bit of everything into bluegrass [...]

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