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Post by j on Sept 30, 2003 22:09:28 GMT -5
I love them. I just heard the acoustic version of All You Wanted and it reminded me of how I fell in love with Michelle Branch all over again...  :'( I usually download these off Kazaa, but I think they should appear on CDs. Stripped-down versions of songs lose all the production effort, but they showcase the performer's voice and emphasize the strength of lyrics a lot more to more than make up for it. Has any artist released an entirely acoustic CD before? Perhaps Saturday Night Live or some other shows with regular musical guests might want to release compilations of such songs. |
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Post by allow that on Sept 30, 2003 22:10:54 GMT -5
The acoustic version of Foo Fighters' "Times Like These" have it a whole second life with me... and a longer and stronger one than the first time around, at that.
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Post by mst3k on Sept 30, 2003 22:18:28 GMT -5
Has any artist released an entirely acoustic CD before? Back in the '90s, several artists (including Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, and Nirvana) released acoustic albums based on their appearances on "MTV Unplugged". Now there's a show that I wish was still a regular part of the channel's lineup. |
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Post by insect2 on Sept 30, 2003 22:27:15 GMT -5
Back in the '90s, several artists (including Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, and Nirvana) released acoustic albums based on their appearances on "MTV Unplugged". Now there's a show that I wish was still a regular part of the channel's lineup. "Unplugged" was revived on MTV2 in 2001, but I don't think they've recorded an episode in over a year. The only new episodes they produced were R.E.M., Staind, Jay-Z, and Dashboard Confessional, and I think Jay-Z and Dashboard released albums from them. I thought I saw them promoting an Incubus "Unplugged", but it was never aired. But if an episode was recorded, I'd love to get my hands on a copy. My Hot AC station plays a really cool acoustic version of "Disease" by Matchbox Twenty. |
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Post by j on Sept 30, 2003 22:45:25 GMT -5
Back in the '90s, several artists (including Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, and Nirvana) released acoustic albums based on their appearances on "MTV Unplugged". Now there's a show that I wish was still a regular part of the channel's lineup. How did I forget about that? :o When Mariah released her MTV Unplugged, critics who claimed she was just another studio artist were finally silenced. Or so I read. There's also Grammy's Greatest Moments that ran for several volumes - collections of amazing live performances at the Grammy awards. Most aren't acoustic however. I'm reminded of Vanessa Williams' poignant rendition of her song (that won a Grammy (I think)) while pregnant at the Grammys. |
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Post by Sean on Sept 30, 2003 23:04:09 GMT -5
I love acoustic versions as well.
My fave this year is Delta Goodrem's "Lost Without You", it's even more beautiful than the original.
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Post by Control on Oct 1, 2003 2:15:02 GMT -5
I thought I saw them promoting an Incubus "Unplugged", but it was never aired. But if an episode was recorded, I'd love to get my hands on a copy. Are you sure it was an Unplugged episode and not the Morning View Sessions special? That was basically the same as an Unplugged setup. You can buy it on DVD, and the When Incubus Attacks Vol. 2 DVD has a few acoustic performances. |
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Post by Leafstorm on Oct 1, 2003 7:09:31 GMT -5
This reminds me of Alejandro Sanz's "Unplugged" album. You know what? That album is fabulous! I love listening to acoustic versions of songs because they complete strip down all of the computerization and enhancements that you often hear on ordinary albums.
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Post by Escuchame on Oct 1, 2003 10:11:04 GMT -5
Maná Unplugged is pretty phenomenal. So is the Shakira one.
I second whoever said that MTV should bring back this series. One of their best "music-related" ventures they've ever produced.
Not to mention is a great publicity tool for artists.... oh well. They'd rather spend on Spring Break specials and shows like "Dismissed," and not on something like this.
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Post by iceman on Oct 1, 2003 14:49:44 GMT -5
Even though I like acoustic versions of songs I usually prefer the original except the Foo Fighters' "Times Like These".
Others:
Take Me Away-Lifehouse (Hot AC station played it lots here)
How You Remind Me-Nickelback (good)
Everything You Want-Vertical Horizon (not as good)
Hemorrhage-Fuel (doesn't sound a whole lot different than the original)
I also really liked several of Nirvana's songs.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2003 15:33:55 GMT -5
This is starting to look like an opinion thread. I'm moving this.
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Post by WhySoSerious? on Oct 1, 2003 15:52:25 GMT -5
Some good ones to check out:
Daniel Bedingfield - "Gotta Get Through This"
Keith Urban featuring Patty Loveless - "But For The Grace Of God"
Dave Matthews - "Gravedigger"
Counting Crows - "Round Here"
Goo Goo Dolls - "Name"
Third Eye Blind - "Motorcycle Drive By"
Mandy Moore - "I Wanna Be With You"
Train - "I Am"
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Post by Radical347 on Oct 1, 2003 18:29:43 GMT -5
Some good ones to check out: Daniel Bedingfield - "Gotta Get Through This" Nononononononono.... I like the song, but I think the acoustic version totally ruins it! |
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Post by BlahBlahBlah on Oct 1, 2003 18:35:17 GMT -5
Nononononononono.... I like the song, but I think the acoustic version totally ruins it!
I also like the acoustic version of Evanescence's "Going Under." |
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Post by FriendsFan on Oct 1, 2003 19:33:07 GMT -5
The ones I prefer at the moment
Sophie Ellis Bextor - Move This Mountain
Sophie Ellis Bextor - Is It Any Wonder?
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Post by WhySoSerious? on Oct 1, 2003 20:32:28 GMT -5
Nononononononono.... I like the song, but I think the acoustic version totally ruins it! I don't necessarily think it's better than the original, but I do like it and it gave the song somewhat of a second wind with me. |
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Oct 2, 2003 14:48:39 GMT -5
The acoustic to Nickelback's 'Someday' is better.
Chantal Kreviazuk has some acoustic tracks... not studio recorded.. except for 'Surrounded' which was on the 'Surrounded' CD single.
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Post by Hervard on Oct 2, 2003 16:10:21 GMT -5
The acoustic version of Debbie Gibson's "We Could Be Together" (or "Campfire Mix" as it was called on the CD) doesn't hold a candle to the original version.
Also, there's an acoustic version of "No More Rhyme" on the CD, but I've never heard that one, as I only have the tape. How I know about how the "Campfire Mix" of WCBT is because that was the flipside of "Electric Youth"(?) and it was on a jukebox in a video arcade. I selected the song and was disappointed in how inferior it was to the original version.
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Post by j on Oct 2, 2003 22:36:41 GMT -5
Bump.
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Post by GrahamP117 on Oct 3, 2003 14:16:50 GMT -5
There's an acoustic version of "Push" by Matchbox 20 which I really like. I also like the acoustic version of "Everywhere"
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Post by allow that on Oct 10, 2003 1:40:30 GMT -5
Just thought of another one..."Pardon Me" by Incubus.
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Post by tico on Oct 10, 2003 12:44:24 GMT -5
The acoustic version of Foo Fighters' "Times Like These" have it a whole second life with me... and a longer and stronger one than the first time around, at that. I got more into "Time Like These" when the acoustic version was released. |
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Post by Chelsea Press 2 on Jan 28, 2005 3:50:32 GMT -5
Many may not be familiar with this song, but it's amazing. It's "I Want You" by Madonna & Massive Attack. This track was included on the Something To Remember CD. There is an orchestral mix of the track at the end of the album, and that song is just amazing! It would have worked better on the Ray Of Light.
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Post by automyskin89 on Jan 28, 2005 8:54:47 GMT -5
Acoustic Versions For Me
Jessica Simpson - "Angels"
Hilary Duff - "Who's That Girls"
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Post by Ky on Jan 28, 2005 10:56:09 GMT -5
Many may not be familiar with this song, but it's amazing. It's "I Want You" by Madonna & Massive Attack. This track was included on the Something To Remember CD. There is an orchestral mix of the track at the end of the album, and that song is just amazing! It would have worked better on the Ray Of Light. Her best song ever IMO. |
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Post by Night Senses on Jan 28, 2005 11:14:43 GMT -5
I really love the acoustic version of Craig David's Hidden Agenda. I heard it on that MTV Safari special he did about three years ago. He sounded amazing and the song flowed even better than it did on the original.
Also, India Arie kills it when she performs Ready For Love live.
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Post by Pink Champagne Ricochet on Jan 28, 2005 16:40:27 GMT -5
Maroon 5 has a really good acoustic EP out.
Y100 used to play an acoustic version of Lifehouse's "Hanging By A Moment" which was nice. Also one of Switchfoot's "Dare You To Move" which wasn't quite as good.
Although it's not exactly "acoustic" per se, I like the Bonus Remix of Britney Spears' "Born To Make you Happy" with a more guitar-pop sound. And Kelly Clarkson has some really good acoustic performances up on VH1's website - "Because Of You" and "Behind These Hazel Eyes" are especially good.
I like all kinds of remixes and acoustic versions most of the time, because they give a song a new vibe. Sometimes they can be better than the original.
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Post by automyskin89 on Jan 28, 2005 19:28:34 GMT -5
& oh ya, I forgot Kelly Clarkson's VH1 Acoustic performances Of "Breakaway," "Since U Been Gone," "Behind These Hazel Eyes," "Because Of You."
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Post by WhySoSerious? on Jan 28, 2005 20:25:08 GMT -5
Kelly Clarkson - "Beautiful Disaster"
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Post by babyboylrtm on Jan 31, 2005 18:55:33 GMT -5
Kelly Clarkson- Because Of U and Behind These Hazel Eyez
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