Posts for Monday, 26 May 2008

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“Brazil (Aquarela do Brasil)” by Beirut (Ary Barroso cover)

If you read my regular Tumblr, you’ll know that I am a huge Beirut fan. This cover was done on March 16, 2007 live on KLRU.

Didcha know?

This song marked the creation of a new genre, the samba-exaltação (Exaltation Samba), which was looked upon favorably by the nationalist dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas.

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“Pretty in Pink” by the Dresden Dolls (Psychedelic Furs cover)

The Dresden Dolls make surprisingly catchy “cabaret punk.” They embrace a witty, sophisticated sound and make it popular for audiences both young and old. I highly recommend the album Yes, Virginia, if only to hear the enthusiastic “Dirty Business.”

Didcha know?

The song “Pretty in Pink” was actually the inspiration for the film, and not vice versa.  

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