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Love It or Leave It: TV on the Radio Covering Bowie's "Heroes"

BuzzSugar — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:30:49 -0800

Normally, I'm nowhere near as fond of a cover as I am of the original song (few people are, I'd wager). Usually they just sound like cheap knockoffs. So I expected little of TV on the Radio's cover of David Bowie's "Heroes," and maybe that's partially why I liked it so much. It's different from Bowie's but familiar enough to not destroy the memory of the original. Also, I'm intrigued by the fact that Bowie himself chose both the band and the song of his that they should cover for the title track of this benefit album of covers.

Take a listen and tell me: Do you dig it? Or not so much?

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Heroes - TV On The Radio

Link TIme! 10/30

BuzzSugar — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:34:35 -0700

Would you listen to a country album from Joe the Plumber? - Popwatch
Here's a list of "seven horror movies for girls." - Cinematical
And here's one of TV's 20 best witches. - TV Squad
Check out some exclusive photos of Robert Pattinson as Salvador Dali in the movie Little Ashes. - MTV Movies Blog
Would you do, dump, or marry these primetime stars? - DearSugar
American Idol's producers might be suing Josiah Leming. - Rolling Stone Rock and Roll Daily
Transform into David Bowie for Halloween with these awesome tips. - BellaSugar
Speculation about the upcoming Lost season, based on episode titles alone. - Clique Clack TV
Could you pass a Stylista-inspired fashion glossary test? - FabSugar

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What Musical Act - Dead or Alive - Would You Want to See Live?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:30:42 -0700

Over the weekend, I was hanging out with friends when David Bowie's "Young Americans" hit the jukebox and, of course, everyone started singing along. It suddenly struck me that that song would probably be awesome to hear live, and that I bet Bowie gives a fantastic live performance. I started thinking of other musicians I'd love to check out in concert - including those whom I'll never get the chance to see.

Of the musicians from days gone by, of course, it would have been a thrill to see the Beatles live. I would have truly loved to have seen Johnny Cash in person, and would have given pretty much anything to have seen Louis Armstrong live (actually, there's some great footage of these two performing together, check it out after the jump). In the land of the living, I hope to someday get to an Estelle concert, and though this might seem lame to some of you, I'd jump at the chance to see The Police in concert.

I'll stop there so you can weigh in. Who do you hope to see someday? Who do you wish you could have seen, once upon a time? To check out the Louis Armstrong/Johnny Cash video and add your thoughts, read more.

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Movie Preview: August Starring Josh Hartnett (and David Bowie!)

BuzzSugar — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:30:10 -0700

Remember in the '90s when the World Wide Web was tied to really lofty ideals? This movie does. Josh Hartnett plays a dot-com entrepreneur who, in one scene from the trailer of August insists that this new phenomenon will increase freedom and choice. Kind of amazing to hear that stuff nowadays, huh?

As we all know, a lot of people put a lot of money into this idea and then the bubble burst. This seems to be what the film is mostly concerned with, though it's kinda hard to figure out from this trailer what the real focus will be. Is it a fast-paced look at the '90s dot-com boom and bust? Or is all that just the context in which we get to know Hartnett's character and watch him grow as a person? Or both?

I guess we'll have to wait and see. One thing I do know is that David Bowie plays an "investor" and he is awesome. The movie opens July 11th and to check it out for yourself, read more.

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Check Out More of Scarlett's Tom Waits Covers

BuzzSugar — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:30:03 -0700

The first track from Anywhere I Lay My Head, Scarlett Johansson's album of Tom Waits covers, gave us a pretty good indication of where the album might be headed: thick, fuzzy production, androgynous vocals, and some pretty drastic reinterpretations of Waits' songs. Now, six full tracks from the album are streaming online, and sure enough, they all have a similar vibe.

Those of you who thought the vocals on "Anywhere I Lay My Head" sounded manly will have a field day with "Town With No Cheer," on which Scarlett's voice sounds flat and almost spooky. The title track still seems like the most dramatic makeover of a Waits song, and thus far, my favorite is the first single, "Falling Down," which has backing vocals courtesy of David Bowie (who also contributes on another of the streaming tracks, "Fannin Street").

Having heard more of the songs, I'm still not positive I'd buy the album, but the result is nothing like the disaster I imagined way back when I first heard ScarJo had her eye on Waits' catalog. How about you? To listen to Scarlett's version of "Falling Down" along with a live version of Waits singing his original, just read more.

Tom Waits - "Falling Down" (Live):

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Link Time! 1/29

BuzzSugar — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:31:29 -0800

Cinematical found the poster and some behind-the-scenes footage from the next James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace.
Check out Stereogum for the new Erykah Badu video for "Honey."
Speaking of music videos, Spinner makes me happy by premiering the new Mountain Goats video.
TV Filter has the video of Craig Ferguson taking his citizenship test.
Meanwhile, YouAintNoPicasso has an MP3 of Belle and Sebastian covering David Bowie's "Space Oddity."
Television Without Pity wonders: Why isn't Victor Garber more famous?
Pop Candy wants to know what random TV shows you've discovered during the strike.
Popwatch learned a whole load of information about No Country for Old Men, straight from the Coen Bros.' mouths.
Give Me My Remote has the new strike video that's making the rounds, starring Josh Radnor.
Desperate for Desperate Housewives, TV with MeeVee has turned to Amas De Casa Desperadas.

High Line Music Festival: Designed by David Bowie

BuzzSugar — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:29:06 -0700

When David Bowie curates, I listen. You'll understand why when you see the just-announced lineup for the new music festival that the eternally cool singer has put together.

Scheduled for May 9 through 19 in New York City, the 2007 H&M High Line Festival will feature Bowie darlings the Arcade Fire, as well as the Polyphonic Spree, Secret Machines, Air, Deerhoof, and comedian Ricky Gervais. (These guys must be friends, judging by Bowie's very funny guest appearance on "Extras.") According to the High Line web site:

The ten-day mash-up of music, film, comedy, visual art and performance will highlight all of David's favorite artists. The best of the best.

The inaugural 10-day festival will take place in venues along the High Line, New York City's biggest and most prestigious public works project in over 50 years. The High Line is a raised set of train tracks on New York City's Westside, long since abandoned, and now being transformed into an enormous, elevated public park running from The Meat Packing District to 34th Street.

Tickets for the festival go on sale this Friday, March 30, and a portion of the proceeds benefit Friends of the High Line.

Song of the Day: David Bowie, "Ashes to Ashes"

BuzzSugar — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 10:06:20 -0800

David Bowie turns 60 today, officially making him one of the smoothest sexagenarians on the planet. Sure, he's looking a bit rough around the edges, but in his poise, style, and performance, he's a great example of how rock stars can grow old gracefully.

To celebrate, I've dug up this contemplative and self-reflective track from Bowie's 1980 album, Scary Monsters. (Fun fact: Bowie shares a birthday with Elvis, so you should also feel free to celebrate with an Elvis classic.)

Can You Handle 101 Christmas Videos?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:23:10 -0800

Consider my mind officially blown. This site called The Christmas Spot, has 101 Christmas videos you can watch online - from It's a Wonderful Life to the Festivus episode of "Seinfeld."

In addition to the full-length movies and TV specials, there's also a huge selection of Christmas music videos (including Wham's "Last Christmas" and David Bowie and Bing Crosby doing "Little Drummer Boy"), commercials (remember the bell-ringing Hershey's Kisses?), and miscellaneous holiday cheer (the Ali G Christmas Message).

I don't know who list-compiler Gredo is, but he or she is now my personal hero. I can't wait to watch "Will Vinton's Claymation Christmas Celebration" starring the California Raisins for the first time since, oh, about 1987.

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Link Time!

BuzzSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:30:03 -0700

Please, Tracy Morgan, join Twitter! Check out the public plea, all you 30 Rock fans - Best Week Ever
Emma Stone talks about shooting zombies - Rotten Tomatoes
A list of the 13 best South Park episodes (with clips!) - TV.com
Alas, another Simpsons movie looks unlikely. Sigh . . . - Moviefone
A Mike Tyson biopic? It'll happen if Jamie Foxx gets his way - MTV Movies Blog
David Bowie and Iggy Pop get Lego'd - Stereogum
Bored to Death gets picked up for a second season on HBO - The Futon Critic
Concert video of Kelly Clarkson covering The White Stripes, Alanis Morissette, and Kings of Leon - Rolling Stone
Take this tech quiz on last night's episode of The Hills - GeekSugar
Mariah Carey dishes on her new album . . . and wearing Nick's clothes?! - HitFix