In early December, at the end of the Glee episode where the kids go to Sectionals, I was literally moved to tears by this song:
Glee – Dog Days Are Over
Some of my (very manly) tears came from all of the Glee soap opera that led up to this, but a lot of it was just the song. So frickin’ amazing!
I meant to check out the original song (from a group called Florence + The Machine, which I’d never heard of), but I forgot to do so. Today, Trent linked to the original version of the song above, and I suddenly remembered my mission to learn more about this band.
Florence + The Machine – Dog Days Are Over
What can I say? It’s bean a long, long time since I’ve loved a band this much. I love Florence + The Machine more than The Decemberists. Maybe more than U2. These songs are glorious. If Sinead O’Connor — whom I used to believe had a musical window into my soul — is going to produce psuedo-mystical folk crap, I need somebody that can fill her boots. Florence + The Machine can do that. They’re like early Sinead: raw power and emotion.
Sinead O’Connor – Jackie
Sinead O’Connor – Troy
I mean, listen to these songs:
Florence + The Machine – Dog Days Are Over
Florence + The Machine – Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)
Florence + The Machine – Kiss With a Fist
Florence + The Machine – Drumming Song
Florence + The Machine – Cosmic Love
Florence + The Machine – You’ve Got the Love
This music gets me deep inside. I can’t wait to hear more.
I’ve been watching Florence + The Machine videos all afternoon. It’s only fair that I order the CD from Amazon. Oh, and while I’m at it, the vinyl LP.
Bonus Videos! Some of you know that I love a capella covers of modern pop. A decade ago, I made a whole series of CDs filled with a capella covers. Anyhow, here are a couple of versions of “Dog Days Are Over”.
First up, The Virginia Belles:
Virginia Belles – Dog Days Are Over
Next, the Kenyon College Owl Creeks:
Kenyon College Owl Creeks – Dog Days Are Over
But wait! There’s more! Here’s Tulane’s Green Envy:
Green Envy – Dog Days Are Over
And, finally, the BC Dynamics with an amazing soloist:
BC Dynamics – Dog Days Are Over
Wow, I love the soloist in that last one. Hell, I just love that song.
ohh,ohh,ohh, can I get a copy of your acapella CD? I watched that damned show The Sing Off, just for the occasional good cover. (Note, I’ve always loved barbershop quartets).
thank you.
Kenyon College… I’ve heard you have to be some kind of genius to go there.
I heard a clip of Cosmic Love in an episode of The Vampire Diaries last year (don’t make fun) and instantly had to buy the CD. You’re right–her music is glorious. Coincidentally, I heard Dog Days are Over playing on the overhead music feed in a discount retail store over the weekend. Glad someone in their programming department has such good taste. :-)
Wow. I am LOVING that Dog Days are Over song. Going to check out the rest of their videos you posted. The video is also gorgeous. Her voice has a way of crawling into your belly… Thanks for sharing! I don’t watch Glee (cut my cable and internet at home) so I probably would never have heard of this.
Yay, new (to me) music! Your post inspired me to purchase Lungs. I am enjoying My Boy Builds Coffins most of all!!!