In no particular order...
(Click on the artists' names to hear the original and the cover.)
Hold On We're Going Home - Originally by Drake, covered by Lights
I love her sweet voice singing this song, with the chill acoustic guitar. A very different feel from the original. And it's gay!
Unfinished Business - Originally by White Lies, covered by Mumford and Sons
This is one of my favorite Mumford and Sons songs now. I jam pretty hard. I didn't know it was a cover when I first found it. It sounds like something they would write.
Riptide - Originally by Vance Joy, covered by Taylor Swift
The original is great, but Taylor Swift's version highlights her voice perfectly. And it's gay!
Wrecking Ball - Originally by Miley Cyrus, covered by Milky Chance
I think everyone knows the original... No matter your feelings about Miley Cyrus, check out this cover. It's a lot of fun and has a great sound.
Anaconda - Originally by Nicki Minaj, covered by Pekoe
Again, regardless of your opinion on the original, please listen to the cover. I love acoustic covers of raunchy rap songs in general (it's a thing, I promise) and this one is my jam. I learned all the words to Anaconda because of this cover. Oops.
Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Originally by Tears for Fears, covered by Lorde
I like the original-- I also love how different Lorde's cover is from the original. It brings out some intensity that works well with the lyrics.
Love Is Blindness - Originally by U2, covered by Jack White
This cover gained a lot of fame from the Great Gatsby movie. You might not know the original-- Jack White's cover is lot more intense. I love both versions, and they bring out different aspects of the song.
Friday, January 29, 2016
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
16 things to do in 2016
My 6th year going, and it keeps getting a little harder to come up with so many goals!
In no particular order, and open to slight modification as the year gets going:
1. Publish 2 posts per month on this blog (24 total). I'm scaling back a bit -- my busier schedule in 2015 made 48 a little unreasonable. Plus, this blog is supposed to be fun and casual, not burdensome.
2. Go on a camping trip to Glacier National Park. I've been planning this trip for May with my friends and I really hope it works out!
3. Get an internship. Since I'll be starting my junior year, I've got to start thinking about this sort of thing -- well not thinking, actually doing.
4. Live in an apartment. My plan right now is to live in a campus apartment next year. Should be fun!
5. Do the 30-day vegan challenge. I became a vegetarian in 2015, and would like to eventually be a vegan. I think this challenge would be a good way to begin.
6. Get good grades. This is always sort of a vague one, but we'll say making the Dean's List is the specific goal.
7. Vote in the 2016 Presidential election. It's hard to believe it's happening next year, and I don't have any predictions, but I will be voting.
8. Make an artwork. Probably just another bottle-cap poster-- but I always like aiming to create something cool.
9. Start working out regularly! So many people try to do this in the new year. All I'm really expecting of myself is to use the work out app I downloaded a few times a week. Please.
10. Go out on my 21st birthday -- and go out for my friends' birthdays! I and several of my friends will be turning 21 in 2016.
11. Read, like, at least 3 books. My previous goals have been 10 or higher but-- let's be real. I would be proud if I just read 3 this year. I've already started a couple so it shouldn't be too hard, but you'd be surprised.
12. Start vermicomposting. After finding out about this composting method last year, I've been wanting to try it myself. It's a great way to use food scraps to make soil amendments!
13. Travel to another country. At this point I'm not sure which one. Even if it ends up just being Canada that would be fun. Or the Bahamas. Or somewhere in Europe.... We'll see!
14. Keep up with local news, especially environmental news! I'm realizing I have to be more educated about what's going on in my state, particularly in the fields I want to work in.
15. Get involved in local politics and environmental advocacy. I have a few contacts for cool stuff to do over the summer, and I hope it turns into a good experience.
One more blank:
16.
In no particular order, and open to slight modification as the year gets going:
1. Publish 2 posts per month on this blog (24 total). I'm scaling back a bit -- my busier schedule in 2015 made 48 a little unreasonable. Plus, this blog is supposed to be fun and casual, not burdensome.
2. Go on a camping trip to Glacier National Park. I've been planning this trip for May with my friends and I really hope it works out!
3. Get an internship. Since I'll be starting my junior year, I've got to start thinking about this sort of thing -- well not thinking, actually doing.
4. Live in an apartment. My plan right now is to live in a campus apartment next year. Should be fun!
5. Do the 30-day vegan challenge. I became a vegetarian in 2015, and would like to eventually be a vegan. I think this challenge would be a good way to begin.
6. Get good grades. This is always sort of a vague one, but we'll say making the Dean's List is the specific goal.
7. Vote in the 2016 Presidential election. It's hard to believe it's happening next year, and I don't have any predictions, but I will be voting.
8. Make an artwork. Probably just another bottle-cap poster-- but I always like aiming to create something cool.
9. Start working out regularly! So many people try to do this in the new year. All I'm really expecting of myself is to use the work out app I downloaded a few times a week. Please.
10. Go out on my 21st birthday -- and go out for my friends' birthdays! I and several of my friends will be turning 21 in 2016.
11. Read, like, at least 3 books. My previous goals have been 10 or higher but-- let's be real. I would be proud if I just read 3 this year. I've already started a couple so it shouldn't be too hard, but you'd be surprised.
12. Start vermicomposting. After finding out about this composting method last year, I've been wanting to try it myself. It's a great way to use food scraps to make soil amendments!
13. Travel to another country. At this point I'm not sure which one. Even if it ends up just being Canada that would be fun. Or the Bahamas. Or somewhere in Europe.... We'll see!
14. Keep up with local news, especially environmental news! I'm realizing I have to be more educated about what's going on in my state, particularly in the fields I want to work in.
15. Get involved in local politics and environmental advocacy. I have a few contacts for cool stuff to do over the summer, and I hope it turns into a good experience.
One more blank:
16.
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