Stevie Wonder + Primus

First, I'm going to start off by saying how very surprised I was with Stevie Wonder's song "Higher Ground." I had never heard the song before today in class and I LOVED it. It is funky and groovy and definitely jam-able - sorry if that isn't a word. The intro is really catchy with all of the different sounds. It has a great vibe and can definitely hold your attention throughout the whole song. I've never really known much about Stevie Wonder, which I know is quite terrible, but this song has really opened up my eyes and I intend on listening to much more of his music in the future. However, the cover done by the Red Hot Chili Peppers is no where near as good as the original. For starters, I don't like how they sped up the song - it ruins the tranquility and "funk" of the song. The vocal capabilities of the singer are also not as good as Wonder's, which also takes away from the cover.

Abrupt ending, but now I would like to talk about how much I hate Primus. They are loud obnoxious, and I feel like they don't follow any particular patterns or beats when they play. It sounds like they stuck a bunch of four year olds together and said, "Start slamming against the instruments on the count of 3. 1....2....3... JKLFJDKSJFKLSJDKL." It just sounds horrible. I don't enjoy the vocalist either. He sounds like he is talking the whole time during the Suck On This album. I understand that their instrumentalists alone are probably really talented guys. But man, when they are together, I feel like plugging my ears and curling up in a ball. My ears actually hurt after listening to this band. Now that could have been because the music was being blasted, but it could also be because they are bad. But to end on one positive note, some of their attempted beats and songs had creative sounds and some were intriguing.

Here is to remind you of the dysfunctional band:

 

 

And this is completely unrelated. But I am here to prove that The Moore Brothers sound like Oompa Loompas!

 

 

The Moore Brothers:

 

"Second To"

 

 



 

 

Oompa Loompas:

 

Veruca Salt has gone down the garbage shoot

 

 

 

You are welcome for this incredible connection and discovery.