Something Chewie

Copeland - Choose the One Who Loves You More

Chewbacca — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:39:21 +0000

I swear I could have chosen any song from the album I wanted to feature today, Copeland’s 2005 album “In Motion”. It just so happens to be that on this particular day, I chose this one, for no reasons like the words it might include. I’m several hours late, but with good excuse - having had my tooth taken out today, I’m in quite a lot of missing-tooth-related pain (that’s both physically and mentally!). Send me pity, I’ll send you love! Fortunately enough, the good rocking tunes of Copeland are getting me over my problems! Enjoy today’s suspiciously picked “Choose the One Who Loves You More”:

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Cosmo Vitelli - Robot Soul

Chewbacca — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:00:08 +0000

If you’ve been following Something Chewie, you’ve heard Joey Eppard on here not once, not twice, but thrice before. Well, here he is again, taking the roles as guest vocals for indie/electro/techno/pop/whatever the hell you want to call it one-piece artist Cosmo Vitelli. Also known as Benjamin Boguet, the French-born artist lived in Côte d’Ivoire for 10 years, before moving back to France and strengthening his love for music, and by the late 90s, had submitted several demos to labels, one of which “Don’t eat animals anymore, eat children” got the attention of the Solid record label. In 2003, he released his first full length, “Clean”, which just so happens to feature our man, Joey Eppard on today’s track, the lovable, but complete with typical dark undertones, “Robot Soul”:

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Martin Tillman - Rue Sibelius

Chewbacca — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:00:33 +0000

It’s almost spring time, and its time to get this show back on the road with some quintessentially awesome songs that you will hopefully appreciate, enjoy and maybe even grow to love! Statements of my death have been grossly exaggerated, but I will apologise profusely for my lack of new content. I hope I can make it up to you by bringing you back to some great new music. This time, we’re going to gently ease you into some into some smooth and gentle music courtesy of Martin Tillman. Famous as a cellist on many American film soundtracks (including credits on Pirates of the Caribbean, Batman Begins and even Team America), Tillman has also produced and created his own albums. 2000’s “Eastern Twin” featured this lovely track as the ninth and final piece, so please do enjoy “Rue Sibelius”:

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John Barrowman - Feelin’ Good

Chewbacca — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:30:43 +0000

Sorry for the long lack of updates, and I can’t promise anymore in the near future, but I thought I’d get in at least one before tomorrow! John Barrowman, known famously for the charming and debonair Captain Jack from Doctor Who and Torchwood is also a very representable musical performer, having appeared in many stage productions. Now he’s released his first pop album, “Another Side”, featuring a selection of cover tracks that mean a lot to him personally. The whole album is full of nice surprises, but my favourite by far, is his cover of “Feelin’ Good”:

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Rhyn - Wishing the World Away

Chewbacca — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:30:17 +0000

UK born and bred, Rhyn are a four piece band from Buckinghamshire who specialise in rock of all kinds. After they started performing together in 2003, they started to self-produce and develop their own album: the aptly titled “Home Recording Made Easy”. Even though you can tell the production values are low, it actually adds to the feel - and you can see they have real devotion to trying to get their music out and in the open. The album was released in December of 2005 and featured some of their biggest tracks they’ve performed. As they say, they sometimes also experiment with using piano and slower songs, and this is one - my personal favourite of the album which is gentle and relaxing. The entire album was licensed under a Creative Commons license and can be downloaded for free from Jamendo, but you might also consider donating if you enjoy it! Here is Rhyn’s “Wishing the World Away”:

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The Postal Service - Against All Odds

Chewbacca — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:30:35 +0000

Sorry for the lack of new songs for the weekend, but as I previously mentioned, moving can be quite a chore; I’m all settled in and ready to bring a great song for today’s track! Being described as "one of the best covers of all times", The Postal Service’s rendition of Phil Collin’s "Against All Odds" certainly tries its best to please. The Electronic/Indie-pop duo of Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie) and Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel) puts their distinct style on to a classic song, and completely redesigns the song. I’ve listened to it so many times since my friend sent it my way - and that’s exactly the type of song that I want to place on to Something Chewie. Here’s hoping you will enjoy "Against All Odds" as much as I do:

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Bana - Half Pain

Chewbacca — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:30:18 +0000

Bana had the privilege to sing both the opening and ending to the anime Witch Hunter Robin - and a good choice they made. You’ve already heard the instrumental version of the opening track, Shell - one of the original songs posted on Something Chewie, so now lets hear the ending! Bana’s voice is lovely and pleasant on the ears, and the music is catchy and enjoyable to boot. Put it all together and what have you got? One great tune! Here is Bana’s “Half Pain”:

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Dolce Triade - A Morning in Norkia

Chewbacca — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:30:16 +0000

Last Exile is an anime series from 2003 that was set in a steampunk, Victorian-inspired universe, where pilots fly through the air in “vanships” and two countries are engaged in a long war, who fight in the clouds. Today’s track sets the mood for the two main characters - a pilot and a navigator and their small airship in a morning in their gentle home town of Norkia. Dolce Triade, the composer for the series soundtrack brings a folk-y, gentle and relaxing piece with a variety of instruments - flutes, chimes, lots of percussion and good composing to beat. Enjoy today’s “A Morning in Norkia”: (don’t misread as Nokia as I always do!)

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Beulah - Gravity’s Bringing Us Down

Chewbacca — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:30:14 +0000

I’m keen to re-present Beulah because today’s track is just good enough to get you in the mood for… anything! You already know the story of the band’s beginning but let’s just have more time to enjoy the music! Today’s track is again taken from 2001’s "The Coast is Never Clear" and is called "Gravity’s Bringing Us Down" but don’t let it! Enjoy!

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My apologies for the lateness and shortness of today’s post - the sites been inaccessible for me for some time, and now I have to get an early night. I’m moving into my new accommodation this week, and although I try to keep on posting, if I miss a day, I’m very sorry!

Spock’s Beard - Wind at my Back

Chewbacca — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:30:07 +0000

Well known both by fans of progressive rock and Star Trek fans alike, Spock’s Beard is a powerhouse of good music. Although the band has had a number of albums, my favourite has to be the 2002 "Snow" - a double-CD concept album (described by some as a prog rock opera) about an albino psychic who gains himself a messianic following and then loses it all. Despite being a grand feat in production, the music and storyline come together so well. This is the last track of the first CD (and the second too, incidentally) which is quite a motivational, powerful track worthy of recognition. After the album, frontman Neal Morse left the band due to his recent finding of Christianity, and left the band in the hands of his brother, Alan. The later albums are good, but so far nothing has quite topped this. Here is today’s track by Spock’s Beard, "Wind at my Back":

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