Ben Lee covers Modest Mouse, charmingly
I’ve recently been somewhat obsessed with the Ben Lee song “Catch My Disease” (on my Stomp/Clap mix) — I listen to it every time I need a potent jolt of handclappy goodness in my day these last two weeks. I’ve been familiar with this quirky Australian musician over the years, both in his solo work (“Running with Scissors” from my That’s Dangerous! Mix is still a wholehearted favorite – a massive tune that completely could have been a radio hit) and the awesomeness of The Bens collaboration (with Kweller and Folds in 2003).
Recently my iPod shuffled forth this gift, and I had to smile. I love the unvarnished acoustic delight here, even when he flubs the bridge timing and has to start over. It sounds like the stars coming out, and you and me watching on our backs in the summer grass.
Float On (acoustic Modest Mouse cover) – Ben Lee
Ben’s current album The Rebirth of Venus is out now, and he was on delicious Daytrotter last month.
EDIT: YOU MUST WATCH THIS. Made my day.
Name: Heather Browne
thank you for sharing! ben lee always reworks covers in a very majestic way!
i haven’t visited your blog in 2 years, actually didn’t know you migrated to this new one, but it’s really great! keep up the awesome job! =)
*janice — May 28, 2010 @ 9:20 am
You just have to love a good flash mob! They’re best when you get the reaction of stunned on-lookers. My two faves are ‘Hammer-Pants dance’ and ‘slow-motion shopping at Home Depot’, not that anyone asked…
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jimbo — May 28, 2010 @ 9:33 am
Love the modest mouse tune. also, catch my disease has become a staple for me too….forwarding it on with YESYESYESYES in the subject line….hope topeka treats you well, and that firewood becomes more abundant…..
Paulthebrit — May 28, 2010 @ 12:35 pm
mmmmm… this is one of my favorites on my “like a version” covers mix.
dianne — May 28, 2010 @ 7:34 pm
Oh no, “like a version”. Tell me you did NOT just make that pun. I just love the song.
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My favorite Ben Lee cover is “Ben Lee,” originally by The Ataris: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS2z4EN1_5Y
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