Music Review
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Gaga Gives “Hold My Hand” an Exposed Oscars Setting
Lady Gaga brings a moving, stripped-back “Hold My Hand” to the 2023 Oscars. Her direct vocal delivery gives the ballad…
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Martin Finn Shares “Flying Without Wings” with Foster & Allen
Martin Finn joins Foster & Allen for a heartfelt “Flying Without Wings.” His expressive lead and the ensemble’s warm support…
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a-ha Slows “Take On Me” for MTV Unplugged
a-ha reveals a beautifully intimate side of “Take On Me” in its MTV Unplugged performance. Morten Harket’s expressive voice and…
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James and Henry Taylor Share “You Can Close Your Eyes”
James Taylor and son Henry share a beautifully warm “You Can Close Your Eyes” in Anaheim. Acoustic guitars and blended…
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An Eleven-String Guitar Carries “Eleanor Rigby”
Göran Söllscher gives “Eleanor Rigby” a beautifully layered guitar setting. Melody and supporting lines meet on his eleven-string instrument, creating…
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Jack Black and Young Musicians Take on “Mr. Crowley”
Jack Black joins a gifted young band for a spirited “Mr. Crowley.” Expressive singing, guitar and drums bring Ozzy Osbourne’s…
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Norah Jones and Dave Grohl Share a McCartney Melody
Norah Jones and Dave Grohl bring expressive voices, piano and guitar to “Maybe I’m Amazed.” Their Kennedy Center performance gives…
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Strings Surround Amy Lee’s Orchestral “My Immortal”
Amy Lee gives “My Immortal” a moving orchestral setting with Evanescence. Piano and strings surround her expressive lead voice, opening…
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Knopfler’s Berlin “Brothers in Arms” Gives the Guitar Room
Mark Knopfler brings a smouldering “Brothers in Arms” to Berlin. His measured singing and expressive guitar lines give the song…
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Lanie Gardner’s “Dreams” Keeps the Voice Close to the Microphone
Lanie Gardner brings an assured, warm voice to Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams.” Her home-recorded cover gives the familiar melody a relaxed…
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Gaga’s Voice Leads the Royal Variety “Million Reasons”
Lady Gaga gives “Million Reasons” a beautifully expressive Royal Variety performance. Warm phrasing and changing vocal intensity carry the ballad,…
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Baez and Simon Revisit “The Boxer” at the Beacon Theatre
Joan Baez and Paul Simon share an intimate “The Boxer” at her birthday celebration. Their contrasting voices and warm harmonies…
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Two Individual Voices Carry Baez and Simon’s “The Boxer”
Joan Baez and Paul Simon bring warmth and character to “The Boxer.” Their shared phrasing gives the familiar song an…
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LeAnn Rimes Connects Patsy Cline Songs in a Tribute Medley
LeAnn Rimes brings warmth and expressive phrasing to her Patsy Cline tribute. The medley connects familiar country melodies through a…
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Disney Melodies Become a Shared Tonight Show Conversation
Kristen Bell and Jimmy Fallon bring Disney songs into a joyful musical exchange. Familiar melodies and playful performances connect film…
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Teddy Swims Gives “Cruel Summer” a Smaller Musical Setting
Teddy Swims brings a soulful acoustic touch to “Cruel Summer” in the Live Lounge. His warm phrasing gives Taylor Swift’s…
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Emma Wieriks Conducts a Student Ensemble’s “Copacabana”
Emma Wieriks brings “Copacabana” into a vibrant orchestral student performance. Her arrangement and conducting connect Barry Manilow’s familiar melody with…
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A Young Dancer Meets Michael Jackson in Pepsi’s Street Scene
Michael Jackson and young Alfonso Ribeiro share a playful street encounter in Pepsi’s 1984 commercial. Familiar dance moves and a…
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A Live Audience Frames Laura Lāce’s “Canon Rock”
Laura Lāce brings “Canon Rock” to a live audience with expressive guitar phrasing and quick, precise passages. The familiar theme…
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A Talent Show Reveals Four Comic Puppet Performers
Four fifth graders turn a school talent show into a wonderfully playful puppet routine. Coordinated costumes and pop-song cues make…
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