Making the most of Youtube – My new hobby
I’ve recently become obsessed with watching Youtube versions of songs that I love…done by ordinary folks.
It seems to be a phenomenon of sorts on youtube. “I’ve got a guitar, I want to be a star, I have a dubious level of talent…so….I’m going to post a video of myself singing a song and let the chips fall where they may”. It is an interesting choice made by these folks and I give them credit for bravery.
However, it is a dark and sometimes eerie world that these videos represent. Some of them almost seem desperate. Some are quite good. A few of them are hilariously awful. It is fun to check them out. Pick a song that you love…type it into Youtube and find the most interesting version.
I love this song by Freedie Johnston. There are a range of horrible versions of this on Youtube. However, I thought that this one was interesting. So many questions about this video. For instance, why the shades??? You sir, are no Lou Reed. I liked the fact that the guy didn’t have the energy to hang up his clothing before showing us his laundry on video. He does stray a bit from the basic tune and gives the song a bit of a Christian rock flourish, but he’s not bad. The slow section at the beginning was very dramatic. Lighting is always a problem with these videos and this one is no exception. I imagine that this guy has either a hydroponic lab in his basement or will be going to his job at Best Buy after this performance. Props to him for the effort. And I hope that he soon does some laundry so that he can close his door and do more.
Freedie Johnston “Bad Reputation” as performed by this guy.