Thursday, February 28, 2008

Shatner sings Elton John: True Era of Excess

If you haven't seen William Shatner perform Elton John's 'Rocket Man,' you haven't experienced true song butchery. First, listen to, and appreciate John's version. Listen a couple times if you haven't heard it before. Then, when you're ready, steel yourself, then douse yourself in the lighter fluid and flames that is Shatner singing.

Yes, this is the same version covered by Stewie Griffin on Family Guy.

For something truly amazing, check out this version by Todd Taylor. He also does a version of 'Stairway to Heaven.'

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Music for Maniacs

I just stumbled across a great music blog. Music for Maniacs reviews all sorts of off-the-wall stuff and usually includes links to mp3s, so you actually get to listen as well.

There is a fascinating entry on LemurBots, which actually create and play music instead of just playing pre-programmed music.