Friday Tidbit: The Power in Songs
Howdy there folks! I hope you're all doing well.
1) You may have seen previous posts about Carey Murdock. He's a young musician with a wonderful voice and in "Shot In The Dark," a powerful song. I've posted a video of a live performance of the song before. Below is the studio version that he recorded as part of his 45 Project. Every four months starting this January, Carey will release two tracks - a digital 45, with an A and a B side. "Shot In The Dark" is the first A-side and man, it's outstanding. I know that it may not be your cup of tea, but it's a song that is kicking me into gear as I write this to do something with my night.
"Shot In The Dark" - Carey Murdock
2) I must preface this next item with the acknowledgement that this is a developing story and all of the facts aren't in. But if you are interested in hearing about how people working on Glee may have taken a musician's song without asking, check out this piece from The AV Club. Jonathan Coulton, famed internet singer-songwriter and TMBG opener, originally recorded a cover of "Baby Got Back" with a radically different arrangement back in the mid-2000s. It looks like the song was directly copied with no notice to Coulton. You're big kids and can form your own opinions, but I thought it was worth mentioning.
Have a great weekend, friends.
-Paul
