Music Review
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The Singing Sergeants Bring Rich A Cappella Harmonies to “Hallelujah”
The U.S. Air Force Band’s Singing Sergeants give “Hallelujah” a rich a cappella arrangement, with solo voices emerging from layered…
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Heart’s Kennedy Center “Stairway to Heaven” Honors Led Zeppelin’s Legacy
Heart’s Kennedy Center rendition of “Stairway to Heaven” honored Led Zeppelin with a moving arrangement and a thoughtful family connection.…
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Celine Dion And Josh Groban Present Enchanting Performance Of “The Prayer”
Céline Dion recalls being nervous when a 17-year-old Josh Groban stood in for Andrea Bocelli at a GRAMMY rehearsal. Years…
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Teddy Swims Turns Taylor Swift’s Cruel Summer into a Breathtaking Acoustic Version
Teddy Swims turns Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” into a soulful acoustic interpretation in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge. The…
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Greg Surprises a New York Subway Crowd With His Powerful “Creep” Performance
When guitaro5000 invited a passerby to sing, Greg’s neat shirt and calm manner gave little hint of the voice to…
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After Pilot’s Final Flight, Students Sing an Emotional Farewell Song.
After 32 years with United Airlines, Captain Smith made his final flight from Chicago to Brussels. A group of student…
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Paul Simon, David Crosby & Graham Nash Deliver a Beautiful Tribute to George Harrison With “Here Comes the Sun”
Paul Simon, David Crosby and Graham Nash joined voices for a gentle “Here Comes the Sun” tribute at Madison Square…
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Norah Jones Honors Chris Cornell With a Haunting “Black Hole Sun” Tribute
Norah Jones honored Chris Cornell days after his death with a haunting piano-led “Black Hole Sun” in Detroit. Stripping away…
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Ndlovu Youth Choir Gives “Bohemian Rhapsody” an Extraordinary isiZulu Voice
Ndlovu Youth Choir gives Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” a new musical identity through isiZulu vocals and African influences. Their interpretation keeps…
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A School Haka Becomes a Moving Farewell to Teacher Dawson Tamatea
Hundreds of students honored their teacher Dawson Tamatea with a powerful haka as his hearse arrived at Palmerston North Boys’…
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The Raw Power of Lady Gaga’s “Hold My Hand” at the 2023 Oscars
For “Hold My Hand” at the 2023 Oscars, Lady Gaga chose a simple T-shirt, jeans and a restrained stage setting.…
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Vince Gill and Carrie Underwood’s Performance of ‘How Great Thou Art’ Leaves ACM Girls’ Night Out Audience Speechless in a Powerful Blend of Faith, Music, and Emotion
Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill brought “How Great Thou Art” to the ACM Girls’ Night Out celebration with a combination…
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Kelly Clarkson and P!nk Share a Moving “Just Give Me a Reason” Duet
Kelly Clarkson opened P!nk’s “Just Give Me a Reason” with a string-backed arrangement during the 2023 iHeartRadio tribute. When P!nk…
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Lady Gaga Honors Stevie Wonder With a Spirited Performance of “I Wish”
Before singing “I Wish” at Stevie Wonder’s GRAMMY salute, Lady Gaga recalled discovering his music as a young child and…
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When Time Stood Still at Wembley: George Michael’s “Last Christmas” in December 2006
George Michael’s December 2006 Wembley Arena performance gives “Last Christmas” a lively festive setting. Amid falling stage snow, his relaxed…
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a-ha Slows “Take On Me” Into a Reflective MTV Unplugged Ballad
In their MTV Unplugged session, a-ha slowed “Take On Me” into an intimate acoustic ballad. Morten Harket’s measured delivery gives…
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Ed Sheeran and a Choir Give “Afterglow” a Beautiful A Cappella Setting
Ed Sheeran and a choir reimagine “Afterglow” in a resonant church setting, using voices alone to carry the song. The…
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Sara Bareilles Makes “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” Her Own at the Piano
Sara Bareilles gives “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” a brooding, piano-led interpretation that drew admiration from Elton John. The featured Atlanta…
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Nene Royal Rocks the AGT Finale With Her “Seven Nation Army” Performance
Sixteen-year-old Nene Royal brought her electric guitar and a forceful rock sound to the America’s Got Talent finale. The performer…
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Mark Knopfler’s “Brothers In Arms” Live In Berlin Became One Of The Most Haunting Performances Of His Career
Mark Knopfler gives “Brothers in Arms” a patient, deeply expressive interpretation in his Berlin concert. His understated vocal and evolving…
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