Posts Tagged: Jimmy Fallon

Listen / MP3 / Music — 12 Comments
19
Mar 09

Vampire Weekend – “White Sky” (Live on Jimmy Fallon)

YouTube Preview Image

[rating:67/100]

While “White Sky” has been floating through YouTube for months now, last night marked the song’s big national debut. And while Ezra Koenig’s vocals were perfect and the whole band seemed to be clicking, the song came nowhere near the original live performance that I saw. Originally, “White Sky” was a wild, rollicking party song, with wild-but-controlled vocals, “heys” from Rostam Batmanglij in the backround, and a clap-heavy, keyboard-driven beat that sounded like Kanye having some fun with his 808 drum machine.

But last night was different. The boys turned the song into a slow, rather dull ditty. It was still sugary-sweet, sure, it used the string section to great effect, and it will sound great on the record as an easy listen on the ears. But it certainly wasn’t the wild, upbeat Vampire Weekend song I was expecting. Actually, while it’s still a very good song, it may just be one of VW’s weakest to date.

This doesn’t mean I don’t have confidence in their next album- as a matter of fact, I have a feeling it will be even better. I just wish Koenig and company had kept this song the way it was to start.

Click on for the song in its ORIGINAL form, as well as a live mp3 from last night Continue reading →

Interesting Reads / Live Music / Music / News / TV Shows — 4 Comments
17
Feb 09

The Roots Working on 200 Songs for Jimmy Fallon’s Late Night

The Roots Working on 200 Songs for Jimmy Fallons Late Night interesting readsThe Roots Working on 200 Songs for Jimmy Fallons Late Night interesting reads

Earlier this year, The Roots were announced as Jimmy Fallon’s house band for his new stint on late night television (premiering March 2nd). The move surprised fans, making them nervous that their beloved Roots were to become a cover band, or would quit their touring just to jam with Fallon. But have no fear. In an interview with Rolling Stone, drummer ?uestlove quells any concerns that fans may have:

Since NBC won’t pay for published music anymore, the Roots can only play original songs: “We have to write 200 new songs, which will probably last about a year,” he says. “We’ve written about 55 so far.”

They will keep touring: “They’ll allow us ten weeks of touring time every year. We’ll start with five shows each week night, but I’m certain that Jimmy will want to do it Letterman-style, taping two shows one night so we can get Fridays off. That’s an extra 52 days so I’m sure we’ll fill those up with shows.” The band also plans to host a regular late-night residency at New York’s Highline Ballroom, beginning March 5th.

Read the full interview here, and get pumped for the Roots to start their late-night gigs! Feel free to settle the dispute in the comments about whether or not Jimmy Fallon is funny. Personally, I think he’ll be great. Thanks to TwentyFourBit.