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Adam Newbold

From time to time, I’ve been known to enjoy music.

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May 22, 2025

Metamorphosis (Arr. for Harp by Lavinia Meijer): II. Metamorphosis Two. Flowing artwork
Metamorphosis (Arr. for Harp by Lavinia Meijer): II. Metamorphosis Two. Flowing
Lavinia Meijer
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The haunting piano of Philip Glass, masterfully executed on the harp. Some pieces play well on the harp, while others—like this one—sound as if they were destined for it.

May 21, 2025

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Hey Ya (Solo Version)
Obadiah Parker
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Obadiah Parker took an amazing song and turned it into something amazing in a different way. Slower, more elegant, more emotional. For years, the only way to listen to this was on YouTube, where his live recording went up 16 years ago. I watched it often.

May 19, 2025

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Journey of the Sorcerer
J.B. Tenney
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There are a handful of solid covers of this classic Eagles tune (which Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy fans will instantly recognize), but few dare to put their own spin on it as much as this one.

May 18, 2025

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Nothing Compares 2 U
Aretha Franklin
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The Prince song famously covered by Sinead O’Connor was also covered by the Queen of Soul just a few years before her death. This version is quite jazzy, including some wonderful scat signing midway and a glorious ending.

May 16, 2025

Comfortably Numb artwork
Comfortably Numb
Scissor Sisters
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There are covers that replay the original, maybe with a new voice or a fresh sound. And then there are covers that redefine the original, transforming it into something entirely different (aside from the lyrics). This is one of those.


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