He’s at it again. Lead vocalist of prolific rock band Far and all around genuine singer songwriter Jonah Matranga has digitally released a collection of unique covers from over the years. With the almost sensitive hip-hop version of Weezer’sSay It Ain’t So to to the delightfully sweet version of Jawbreaker’sChesterfield King, this nice little package of covers delivers. Jonah does what I believe artists gutsy enough to pull off a cover should do, he re-interprets the song and makes it to his liking. Even at times enhancing the original message of the song, for instance, Johnny Cash’s I Still Miss Someone sounds like it’s reached another level of loneliness and inner isolation. I’m not saying any of these are better than the originals, but I am saying these songs do right by them.
You can purchase Random Covers, Vol.1 for $5 or less (sliding scale) here.
Random Covers, Vol.1 Track List:
Say It Ain’t So (Weezer)
These Days (Nico/Jackson Browne)
That’s How Strong My Love Is (Otis Redding)
How Deep Is Your Love (Bee Gees)
Chesterfield King (Jawbreaker)
A Kiss To Build A Dream On (Louis Armstrong)
You’re Nobody Til Somebody Loves You (Dean Martin)
Heart Of Darkness (Sparklehorse)
I Still Miss Someone (Johnny Cash)
Irreplaceable (Beyoncé)
The National Anthem
Jonah Matranga – That’s How Strong My Love Is (Otis Redding)from Random Covers, Vol.1(2009)
Jonah Matranga – Say It Ain’t So (Weezer)from Random Covers, Vol.1(2009)
Björk – Wanderlust: Officially my favorite. The rest are in no order whatsoever. Anyway, I bought the massive LP for this single, which came with it’s own 3D glasses for the ‘enhanced’ version.
Chad VanGaalen – Molten Light: Super bizarre but simply incredible.
She & Him – Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?: You couldn’t find a cuter music video.
Radiohead – House of Cards: Gorgeous. They never cease to push the boundaries of art.
The Mae Shi – Run to Your Grave: Crazy video for an even crazier band.
Weezer – Pork & Beans: If you didn’t enjoy this video, then what the hell are you doing on a computer?
Portishead – We Carry On: Wow…just, wow.
Girl Talk – Play Your Part (Part 1): Not official (as far as I know) but perfectly cut.
Flying Lotus – Parisian Goldfish: This video below contains some explicit cartoon scenes, flashing lights and is FOR OVER 18’s ONLY. I repeat, not work friendly…however, on so many levels of awesome.
Beyonce – Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It): It makes me wanna get up shake my booty…well, maybe not, but fun nonetheless.
Justice – Stress: Violent and fucked up, therefore making it an amazing video by my standards.
WORST MUSIC VIDEO
MGMT – The Youth: Just utter garbage…ugh!
Best Music Video I Can’t Show You
Sigur Rós – Gobbledigook: Click the picture to be taken to where you can watch it. It’s brilliant.
Kata Rokkar is a place where you can download free mp3 from artists and bands that I currently love and listen to. They are only for sampling purposes and to influence you to go out and support these artists by purchasing their records and going to their concerts. If you are a record company or an artist that is displeased with a song being displayed, feel free to contact me and I will remove it ASAP. Thank you and enjoy!
That’s How Strong My Love Is (Otis Redding) from Random Covers, Vol.1 (2009)
