MM: Explosion

As mashups go, no one arranges songs quite like these two.

Sam Tsui and Kurt Schneider who post videos under the Youtube name KurtHugoSchneider have to be some of the most famous youtube users. Their clever combinations of seemingly oppsing melodies makes their music an always interesting and enjoyable event.

This is their latest mashup featuring 'Firework' by Katy Perry, 'Grenade' by Bruno Mars and 'Dynamite' by Taio Cruz.

MM: Miracles

Norwegian Recycling - Miracles by peterbull

For the first post on MASHUP MONDAY , this is Norwegian Recycling’s ‘Miracles’. A mix of mainly contemporary mainstream pop and R&B, with one or two classic tunes added in. It makes for an original and very creative alternative at a party or just a nice addition for your iTunes.

‘Norwegian Recycling’ is the ’stage name’ for Peter Bull who arranges these mashups. As well as usual popular music in his creation, he recently made a mix of Harry Potter clips and soundtrack music which can be found on his website.

http://norwegianrecycling.net/
http://www.last.fm/music/Norwegian+Recycling

Definitely worth a look… 

[Songs Used:]

1. Bruno Mars - Just the Way You Are
2. B.o.B feat. Bruno Mars - Nothin’ On You
3. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
4. Britney Spears - Hit Me Baby (One More Time)
5. Jason Derulo - In My Head
6. Justin Timberlake - My Love
7. Lady Gaga - Just Dance
8. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
9. Ne-Yo - So Sick
10. Michael Jackson - Black or White
11. Snoop Dogg - Sexual Eruption
12. Survivor - Eye of the Tiger
13. Taylor Swift - Fifteen
14. Taylor Swift - Fearless
15. Savage Garden - The Animal Song
16. Snoop Dogg feat. Justin Timberlake - Signs

Punk Goes...

For anyone who loves song covers, the 'Punk Goes...' series made by Fearless Records are records which expose them to different interpretations of some of the 'most listened to' songs.

This year, Fearless Records are releasing 'Punk Goes Pop Volume 3'.
From a couple of the 'Punk Goes...' series I've found some absolute gems so I thought for any alternative fans or just curious people this could be something worth looking at...

Here's the track list:

1. Breathe Carolina - 'Down' (Originally by Jay Sean ft. Lil Wayne)
2. Woe, Is Me - 'Hot 'N Cold' (Originally by Katy Perry)
3. Artist Vs Poet - 'Bad Romance' (Originally by Lady GaGa)
4. Mayday Parade - 'In My Head' (Originally by Jason Derülo)
5. Asking Alexandria - 'Right Now (Na Na Na)' (Originally by Akon)
6. This Century - 'Paper Planes' (Originally by M.I.A.)
7. The Word Alive - 'Heartless' (Originally by Kanye West)
8. Family Force 5 - 'Bulletproof' (Originally by La Roux)
9. Of Mice & Men - 'Blame It' (Originally by Jamie Foxx ft. T-Pain)
10. Miss May I - 'Run This Town' (Originally by Jay-Z ft. Kanye West and Rihanna)
11. The Ready Set - 'Airplanes' (Originally by B.o.B ft. Hayley Williams)
12. Cute Is What We Aim For - 'Dead And Gone' (Originally by T.I. ft. Justin Timberlake)
13. Sparks The Rescue - 'Need You Now' (Originally by Lady Antebellum)
14. We Came As Romans - 'My Love' (Originally by Justin Timberlake ft. T.I.)

While we can debate on whether the bands covering the songs are actually punk bands and if the songs being covered are actually pop songs, the real idea of these records (in my opinion) is 'alternative covering mainstream'.

Currently only samples of each song can be heard on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Punk-Goes-Three-digital-booklet/dp/B0047P3Q3M
I do warn, not all the covers on this record will be everyone's piece of cake (and not mine either).
I don't think it's as good as some of their previous records. However, (from the samples) I am looking forward to 'In My Head', 'Paper Planes' and 'Dead and Gone'.


[The full album goes on sale Nov 1/2 on iTunes and other major online retailers]

A full version of 'In My Head', 'Down' and 'Right Now (Na Na Na)' can be found to listen to at:
http://www.myspace.com/punkgoes

Recommendations from previous albums:
Silverstein - 'Apologize' (Originally by One Republic)-Punk Goes Pop Vol 2
The Almost - 'Free Fallin'' (Originally by Tom Petty)-Punk Goes Classic Rock
NeverShoutNever - 'Bohemian Rhapsody' (Originally by Queen)-Punk Goes Classic Rock
Mayday Parade - 'When I Grow Up' (Originally by The Pussycat Dolls)-Punk Goes Pop Vol 2
The Cab - 'Disturbia' (Originally by Rihanna)-Punk Goes Pop Vol 2
All Time Low - 'Umbrella' (Originally by Rihanna)-Punk Goes Crunk
The Maine - 'I Wanna Love You' (Originally by Akon)-Punk Goes Crunk
Further Seems Forever - 'Bye,Bye,Bye' (Originally by N'Sync)-Punk Goes Pop Vol 1
Dynamite Boy - 'I Want It That Way' (Originally by Backstreet Boys)-Punk Goes Pop Vol 1
Cartel - 'Wonderwall' (Originally by Oasis)-Punk Goes 90's
Plain White T's - 'Song 2' (Originally by Blur)-Punk Goes 90'

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