Classical superstar Ludovico Einaudi: I’m inspired by Eminem
He has been the soundtrack to everything from The X-Factor to This Is England. Iggy Pop, Ricky Gervais and Nicki Minaj love him. And his concerts are packed with young fans. Meet Ludovico Einaudi
Music and the Cosmos – with Professor Brian Cox
As Professor Brian Cox makes his second appearance with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, broadcast on 23 December 2020, he asks ‘the only interesting existential question’: What does it mean to live a small, finite life in a possibly infinite, eternal universe? Here he introduces some of the works in the concert, and we pick four other pieces inspired by the cosmos.
With or Without You
From 1987 to 2015 evolution of the song WITH or WITHOUT YOU by U2 covered by Amy Lee Evanescence
Drink to me only with thine eyes Ben Jonson
After Robert Burns Tagore was definitely inspired by Ben Jonson English playwright and poet from the 15th CE. Here are some evolved version of it.
As much as these tunes are new; Tagore explored and perhaps created what is now known as Fusion.
The Banks O’ Doon Ye Banks and Braes Robert Burns Phule Phule Dhole Dhole
Here is a song by Robert Burns in one of his more soulful moods as he describes a love-lost girl as she wanders by the banks of the river Doon in Ayrshire.
Mix Tones and I Toni Watson Peter Bence
Definitely talented World’s fastest Pianist from Hungary cover Toni Watson (Tones & I) Dance Monkey mixed in by Donovan.
Sultans of Swing – Gabriella Quevedo Dire Straits cover
I’ve always loved Dire Straits and Gabriella’s rendition only deepens that love. An incredibly beautiful arrangement and, even as a non-musician, I can appreciate the skill and dedication it takes to play at this level.
Khooneye Ma – Marjan Farsad خونه ی ما – مرجان فرساد
Those who miss their home, who are looking for their home, who can not find their way, who are out of the way
Blackbird Beatles Sara Mclachlan
History of the song Blackbird by Beatles – how it originated and what inspired to be a song.
Evanescence – Imperfection
They held it strong even after so many years. Returning from their hiatus Arkansas rock band Evanescence are not just making a comeback, they are also introducing a whole new sound. Their forthcoming record “Synthesis” will see the band de-constructing some of their favourite tracks from their career and adding a new re-arrangement to the production.