Scarlett Johannson sings Waits

Rhinocerous Surprise
Rhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
edited May 2008 in Other Music
So, yeah. Scarlett Johannson's CD of Waits covers is gonna be out soon, and they've released this vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbfFsm2MRes

It's not all bad, I guess. But that's probably more to do with Waits' songwriting than her interpretation. Opinions?
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  • Jeremy1012
    Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    I like it. I was expecting her to have some annoying girly, Kylie-esque voice but the fact that she can't sing really suits the song :)

    Maybe it's just the novelty but I dig. I'll probably download the album.
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun
    LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun Posts: 6,097
    it really sounds like she was struggling to me. i dont think she sounded that good, but at least its not some pop crap from another actress.

    however, I would pay to see her live if she hops up and down when she sings.
  • release30
    release30 Posts: 2,051
    I would pay to see her live if she hops up and down when she sings




    ME TWO
    Conversations getting dull
    There's a constant ringing in my ears
    Sense of humor's void and numb
    And I'm bored to tears.......
  • jordn6971
    jordn6971 Posts: 675
    release30 wrote:
    I would pay to see her live if she hops up and down when she sings




    ME TWO

    Why even bother singing...
    "There was a band playing in my head, and I felt like getting high"
  • ledvedderman
    ledvedderman Posts: 7,762
    I was somewhat impressed.

    As if I needed another reason to constantly dream about her.
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  • facepollution
    facepollution Posts: 6,834
    That's pretty fucking cool.
  • Eliot Rosewater
    Eliot Rosewater Posts: 2,659
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    So, yeah. Scarlett Johannson's CD of Waits covers is gonna be out soon, and they've released this vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbfFsm2MRes

    It's not all bad, I guess. But that's probably more to do with Waits' songwriting than her interpretation. Opinions?
    and the fact that she's clothed...
  • Rhinocerous Surprise
    Rhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    I should probably have mentioned that it's David fucking Bowie on backing vox.
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • facepollution
    facepollution Posts: 6,834
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    I should probably have mentioned that it's David fucking Bowie on backing vox.

    Fuck, now that is cool!
  • harmless_little_f***
    harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    I should probably have mentioned that it's David fucking Bowie on backing vox.

    This was OK... but I'd be more interested in Bowie sings Waits. ;)
    'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'

    - the great Sir Leo Harrison
  • Rhinocerous Surprise
    Rhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    harmless_little_f*** wrote:
    This was OK... but I'd be more interested in Bowie sings Waits. ;)

    At least they didn't let Rod Stewart rub his greasy mitts all over these songs... He damn near ruined Downtown Train for me.
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  • harmless_little_f***
    harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    At least they didn't let Rod Stewart rub his greasy mitts all over these songs... He damn near ruined Downtown Train for me.

    Wow, I'm really lucky I never heard that.
    'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'

    - the great Sir Leo Harrison
  • Jeremy1012
    Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    harmless_little_f*** wrote:
    Wow, I'm really lucky I never heard that.
    It's filth. Make sure you never do.

    He had a hit with it too, which is more than can be said for Waits :(
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • Rhinocerous Surprise
    Rhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    It's filth. Make sure you never do.

    He had a hit with it too, which is more than can be said for Waits :(

    Actually, the royalties probably helped keep Waits afloat, so at least there's a bright side.
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  • Jeremy1012
    Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    Actually, the royalties probably helped keep Waits afloat, so at least there's a bright side.
    true
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • elmer
    elmer Posts: 1,683
    Sounds flat. Still pleasant enough.

    As for Rod, yeah he helped Waits gain wider recognition as a blinding songwriter. His version lacked that depth of feeling a fan of the original would want but his macho vocals gave it more upbeat, I remember it, twas long before I heard Waits himself though I'd seen him on Short Cuts.

    Rod had some good records himself in the 70's. Nah, serious!
    An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down : A decent 30minutes of music.
  • reversedarwinism
    reversedarwinism Posts: 1,151
    harmless_little_f*** wrote:
    This was OK... but I'd be more interested in Bowie sings Waits. ;)

    me too. and Scarlett could just be naked and sing back up or just be naked. And the cd booklet should just be provocative pics of her. I'm not one to be into celebs at all, but she's impressive.
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  • Strangest Tribe
    Strangest Tribe Posts: 2,502
    great song.... oh man, oh man, oh man


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  • elmer
    elmer Posts: 1,683
    reversedarwinism wrote:
    Scarlett could just be naked and sing back up or just be naked. And the cd booklet should just be provocative pics of her.
    Now that would make an immense difference. She ain't short a sheckle or two so whats the problem with showing us a bit of tit?
  • PlantPage55
    PlantPage55 Posts: 136
    Her voice is completely average, but somehow the effect of the music (there's some over-powering drone over it) actually suits her voice and makes it an intriguing listen.

    And also, she's hot.
    Are we getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?

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