Every generation throws a hero up the pop charts

Sweeet yet another person posts a video of them singing in their bedroom on the internet!

lame? maybe...


x&o - Miss A

UPDATE:

Here's the original Paul Simon song:


Peter's version:

Peter Gabriel releases "Scratch My Back"

In case you haven't heard, I love Peter Gabriel.

I also love the fact that this album is here and I have it in my hands. I'm a song and a half in and my heart is already swelling.

As previously reported, Scratch My Back is a collection of cover songs from artists like David Bowie, Arcade Fire, Bon Iver, and Radiohead.

What I wasn't aware of, is that this album is entirely orchestral - no guitars, no drums. As such it is beautiful, sweeping, lovely and dark. Gabriel has once again set the bar and done something brilliant, unique and cutting edge.

Even more exciting is the companion album that is set to follow this, in which the artists who Gabriel has covered will cover his songs. Needless to say, my mind is BOGGLING at what David Bowie will cover and if my mind and heart will be able to handle it.

And to top everything off, Gabriel will be performing the album live at only 3 venues in North America this spring. New York City, Los Angeles and Montreal... I believe I must attend, if only I can find someone who shares my passion for Peter that is willing to spend the money to get there - lord knows it will be worth it.

I'm still taking it all in - more to come.

Tracklisting:

1.	"Heroes"	David Bowie
2.	"The Boy in the Bubble"	Paul Simon
3.	"Mirrorball"	Elbow
4.	"Flume"	Bon Iver
5.	"Listening Wind"	Talking Heads
6.	"The Power of the Heart"	Lou Reed
7.	"My Body Is a Cage"	Arcade Fire
8.	"The Book of Love"	The Magnetic Fields
9.	"I Think It's Going to Rain Today"	Randy Newman
10.	"Après moi"	Regina Spektor
11.	"Philadelphia"	Neil Young
12.	"Street Spirit (Fade Out)"	Radiohead

x&o - Miss A

The Ultimate Cover

My Dad, being the coolest man on earth, just emailed me a link to this CNN video.



Ummm... Peter Gabriel singing David Bowie? My 2 favourite musicians? I'm floored. It sounds so beautiful as well - especially considering Heroes is one of my least favourite Bowie tunes.

Even more heartwarming is that it's been done for a great cause. Download this and other songs now at www.musicforrelief.org and proceeds go towards Haiti earthquake relief.

Who says music can't change the world?

x&o - Miss A

Peter Gabriel's Scratch My Back Features Arcade Fire, Radiohead, Bon Iver Covers - Video - Stereogum

Whoa.

My beloved Gabriel is returning!?

Peter Gabriel's Scratch My Back Features Arcade Fire, Radiohead, Bon Iver Covers - Video - Stereogum

Check it out - this sounds AMAZING.

x&o - Miss A

God Bless Peter Gabriel

So I've decided that my ideal mate is: tall and thin with long shaggy hair and the ability to pull off bellbottom pants and a shirt with drapey sleeves - also someone who does not fear wearing makeup and shaving a small patch of hair from the top of his forehead. Also also, he must play the tambourine with style and grace, be slightly akward, and have a voice like no one else...

Basically I want to marry Peter Gabriel circa 1972:



I don't really need to say anything more do I? It stands on its own two feet.