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“Hey Joe” (Jimi Hendrix Cover)

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By Chris Moore:

It’s like I always say:

“Hey music blog listener, where you goin’ with that laptop in your hand?”

Well, I guess I DON’T always say that, but today I DID sing “Hey Joe, where you goin’ with that gun in your hand?”  This is the first line from the first hit single Jimi Hendrix released, called “Hey Joe.”  Although this was a cover song even for him, it is an upbeat and catchy song.  It is one of the tracks on his debut release with his band, the Jimi Hendrix Experience.  And, although I’m not really a fan of Hendrix’s other albums, Are You Experienced? is probably one of my all-time favorite rock albums.  This is the same album that hosts such hits as “Purple Haze” and “The Wind Cries Mary,” not to mention some incredible album tracks like “Love or Confusion” and “Foxey Lady.”

I almost hesitate to record an acoustic cover of a Jimi Hendrix song — after all, he’s known as an electric guitar legend.  His recordings and live performances didn’t need a rhythm acoustic guitar, just him and his famous axe.  He played it behind his back, set it on fire, but he never needed an acoustic guitar.  Now, that being said, we’re all about the combination of acoustic cover songs and great material, and I can’t believe we’ve never covered Hendrix before.

Maybe I can convince the other guys to do an electric week, and we’ll do some more Hendrix covers…

But, that’s a project for another time.  For now, we’re still chugging away on our session-a-day project, bringing you an all-new acoustic rock cover song every day.  We’re already looking forward to 2009 and thinking of lots of different ideas for how we can make the Laptop Sessions music video blog even more enjoyable and even more popular.  Already, Jim’s been adding incredible new features, such as a new and easier commenting system — so go ahead, don’t be shy, and leave a comment or two or three…

Well, that about does it for me.  Tonight is a big night of the week for us here at Fusco-Moore Productions Studios.  It’s the one night of the week (every week — yup, all 52 of them!) that we take a break from working, writing, recording, web work, and whatever else we’re doing to watch TNA Impact!, certainly the most reliable entertainment in my life.  For those of you who have been watching, Sting will hopefully be there tonight.  He FINALLY showed his legendary painted face last week after over a month of hype, and as promised, he kicked butt and took names.  I’ve been hoping to see Jeff Jarrett again, as they’ve also been referring to him in one way or another for over a month.

Just think — by this time next year, we may even have enough time to devote to a TNA fan site.  That would be lots of fun for us and we might even get more regular visitors each day!

But, once again, these are hopes for the future.  For now, you’ll just have to wait for Jeff to post another acoustic cover song tomorrow…

See you next session!


WCJM Free Internet Radio Station: “The ‘Live’ Show” – 2001

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By WCJM Free Internet Radio:

Right after (the same day) the All-American Show, the WCJM cast decided to do the “Live” Show.  This free Internet radio show was originally going to be done live on the internet (note the quotes around “Live”)  but the cast decided to just put live versions of their favorite songs on the show instead.

The members of the cast were the same as the All-American Show and Jim did his Food Critic and World Report segments as well.  Matt contributed his hilarious comedy segments and his special brand of music to add variety to the show.

Stuffy D. Bear came on the show to do another segment, making the cast laugh again and again.  The cast even sang one of Jim Fusco’s songs, “Something Is Out Of My Life” live on the air.  The song came out very good, despite Dave’s crippling singing ability.  (All of Jim Fusco’s songs are copyrighted 2001 by Fusco-Moore Productions, a subsidiary of WCJM Internet Radio Co. and stealing their material is punishable by horrendous acts of discipline).

With a great “live” feel to it, this show came out really well and is a classic for those who love concert versions of songs.  Oh, and for those who like to laugh, this show is up your alley as well!  This free Internet radio show really makes you feel a-“live”!

Best Albums of 2012: A Weekend Review Special Edition

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By Chris Moore:

 

The TOP TWENTY ALBUMS of 2012

 

I ask myself year to year why I continue to make “best music of the year” lists.  The only answer that I consistently return with is that watching the Grammys and reading Rolling Stone, I observe that the best music being made each year is not properly represented on the screen and in the pages of the mainstream.  Thus, this is my small gesture of thanks to those who, year in and year out, continue to entertain me as a listener, inspire me as a singer/songwriter, and enrich my experience as a human being.  Below, you’ll find my picks for the top twenty albums of 2012.  If you’ve missed any, I hope you’ll consider checking them out.  As always, I’d love to hear your feedback or additions you would make to this list, so please consider adding to the conversation below.  After all, what greater joy is there than engaging in debate and sharing in the admiration of our favorite music?   

 

1)  That’s Why God Made the Radio – The Beach Boys

2)  The Sound of the Life of the Mind – Ben Folds Five

3)  Tempest – Bob Dylan

4)  Magic Hour – Scissor Sisters

5)  Moms – Menomena

6)  The Idler Wheel… – Fiona Apple

7)  Glad All Over – The Wallflowers

8)  Safe Travels – Jukebox the Ghost

9)  Those Around Us – Jim Fusco

10) Go Fly A Kite – Ben Kweller

 

11) Harakiri – Serj Tankian

12) Ten Stories – mewithoutYou

13) King Animal – Soundgarden

14) Port of Morrow – The Shins

15) Blunderbuss – Jack White

16) Rize of the Fenix – Tenacious D

17) Rooms Filled With Light – Fanfarlo

18) II – Bad Books

19) The Next Logical Progression – Gift of Gab

20) Sounds from Nowheresville – The Ting Tings

 

Honorable Mention:

Old Ideas – Leonard Cohen

Clear Heart Full Eyes – Craig Finn

The Circle in the Square – Flobots

thefearofmissingout – thenewno2

“Up in the Air” by Kevin Renick – Chords, Tabs, & How to Play

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“Up in the Air”
Kevin Renick

C    G            C
I’m up in the air,
C                       G                C
Choices drifting by me everywhere.
C       Am                Em
And I can’t find the one
Em             Am                                        Em
That would help me do the work I’ve left undone,
Em            G            C
‘Cause I’m up in the air.

I’m making some plans,
Finding out there’s always new demands.
And I can’t be precise;
When people ask me what I’m doing with my life,
I say, “It’s up in the air.”

C    G                  C
I’m hearing from friends.
C                   G                C
It’s that tired, old advice again:
C      Am                                        Dm
“You just cannot keep floating all around.
Dm        Am                                             Dm
Oh, you got to get your feet back on the ground.”
Dm      Am                Em
But it’s hard to come down
Em               G             C
When you’re up in the air.

C         G                    C
Daaaa, da-da, da, da-da.
C         G                    C
Daaaa, da-da, da, da-da.
Am      Em     Am             Em
Daaaa, daaa; daaa, da-da-da
C
Mmm-mm…

I’m traveling in my car,
Always lost, though I don’t go that far.
I find that I can live most anywhere.
Everyone I meet has so much they can share.
But I don’t settle down,
‘Cause I’m up in the air.

I’m thinking of my past,
The comfort in my home that couldn’t last.
Now my family tells me work for your success,
And they want to see me find some happiness.
But I’m not sure where that is,
‘Cause I’m up in the air.

I’m talking with my peers,
Listening to them tell their inner fears.
Some have lives that haven’t gone the way they planned,
And some are trapped in situations they can’t stand.
But I don’t want the same for me,
So I stay up in the air.

Daaaa, da-da, da, da-da.
Daaaa, da-da, da, da-da.
Daaaa, daaa; daaa, da-da-da
Mmm-mm…

I’m out in the woods;
Something here does my heart so good.
I breathe the air, and I know that I’m alive.
And I stare at all the birds as they fly by.
I guess it all comes down to them,
‘Cause they’re up in the air…

** These chords and lyrics are interpretations and transcriptions, respectively, and are the sole property of the copyright holder(s). They are posted on this website free of charge for no profit for the purpose of study and commentary, as allowed for under the “fair use” provision of U.S. copyright law, and should only be used for such personal and/or academic work. **