Music

August 31, 2023

13-Year-Old Joins a Busker in the Streets of Ireland for a Beautiful Cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”

The song “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen, first recorded in 1984, has become an anthem that transcends generations and backgrounds. After all, Cohen himself said that “many different hallelujahs exist,” as the tune speaks of finding faith in life itself. No aspect of this song explains this as well as the myriad of covers that have been recorded—some mournful, some full of hope. The version above, sung by 13-year-old Fionn Wheelan, is certainly an inspired take.

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August 16, 2023

Watch This Highly Skilled Drummer’s Mind-Blowing Covers of Famous Rock and Pop Songs

In popular music, drums usually have more of a supporting role, with vocals and even guitars taking the limelight. But in the hands of Jorge Garrido, a drummer better known as El Estepario Siberiano (“The Siberian Lone Wolf”), this instrument gets to be the star. Garrido's high intensity drum covers of rock and pop songs are not only impressive, but also uniquely hypnotic.

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August 8, 2023

Ed Sheeran Surprises and Serenades Newly Married Couple at a Karaoke Bar

Usually, music fans pay to see their favorite artist perform. However, guests visiting Santa's karaoke bar in Nashville, Tennessee, were given a surprise concert by a world-famous singer. After wrapping up his concert at Nashville's Nissan Stadium on July 22, Ed Sheeran made an impromptu stop at the Christmas-themed location. Not only did he have a good time with the people already there, but he also sang a couple of songs, too.

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