Posts Tagged ‘Music’
Mark Ronson: Interesting Music
Posted by: Simon Wood in Music on April 23rd, 2007
About 6 moths ago I posted on the site about an artist called Plan B. Plan B was not like the music I normally listen to and neither is the latest artist I want to tell you all about. Mark Ronson has been on the radio lots over recent weeks with his single “Stop Me” a cover of The Smiths “Stop Me If You Think You’ve Heard This One Before”. But this is not what grabbed my attention, Ronson has also done a cover of Radiohead’s “Just” which features on “Exit Music: Songs with Radio Heads” a covers album of Radiohead songs. Anyway to get to the point hearing this Radiohead cover and Ronson’s version of “God Put a Smile upon Your Face” originally by Coldplay has made me go out and pick up a copy of his album “Version” which is very very good. Enjoy the videos and check out some of the great music Mark Ronson is putting out at the mo.
Mercury Music Prize 2006
Posted by: Simon Wood in Music on September 5th, 2006
I am posting after watching this years Mercury Music Prize on BBC 4. I’m annoyed that the Arctic Monkeys won. I have always followed the Mercury Music Prize as it is one of the few awards that really reflects what is going on in the music industry every year. This year had some great acts including The Editors (who I wanted to win), Thom Yorke (everybody knows I am a massive Radiohead fan), and Lou Rhodes (who is the ex vocalist from Lamb). Even the inclusion of Jazz artist Zoe Rahman and Isobel Campbell (who used to be a member of Belle & Sebastian) impressed me on the night as their songs were better then I was expecting. But among all this talent and diversity for the Arctic Monkeys (obvious big indy band of the year), to go on to win I was upset. Maybe it is because I am not a Arctic Monkeys fan, but in previous years I have not been a fan of the winner but still respected the judges decision. I think the difference this year is I feel the judges voted for the Arctic Monkeys as it was the obvious choice.
Maybe I am wrong but I would love know what other people think. As people know I am passionate about my music and this years Mercury Music Prize has certainly got me passionate about music again, so maybe it worked!
A New Discovery, Plan B
Posted by: Simon Wood in Music on August 21st, 2006
I realised today that I have been posting on the site for about 8 months now and have not talked about music yet. I know I don’t post as often as I would like and those who know me will know I am a big music fan. So hopefully with the addition of a music category I can tell you all about bands/artists I like.
So here we go, my mate Nolan has told me about a guy called Plan B (real name Ben Drew) who does rapping over acoustic guitar. I wasn’t sure at first but yesterday I gave it a listen and I love it! This guy is amazing, check out his stuff at his website here, or check out the video below. Hopefully tomorrow his album will be on my doorstep.
Please leave comments about Plan B below, I would love to know what other people think of his work!