Last year some time I was convinced to post some music that I had recorded. That song remains my favorite one I’ve done, and though it has problems, I think it sounds okay.
As some of you know, I’ve been teaching myself to play the piano, and over the past year or so I think I’ve improved tremendously. Still, I’m a long way from playing with proficiency, but I can do some of the easier songs now. With that, I decided to record a cover of Sting’s “I Hung My Head,” a song that I’ve liked since hearing Johnny Cash’s version. If you’ve never heard the song, each version is unique in its own way. Sting’s, the original, has a weird time signature and is a bit more peppy for the dark lyrics, but still it’s great. Cash’s, the one I heard first, is fitting and grim to the mood. My recommendation? Listen to both and decide for yourself.
First, the original version, from Sting’s 1996 album Mercury Falling. I like hearing Sting’s voice, and his song writing is always top notch.
Next up comes Johnny Cash’s rendition. This version is from Cash’s phenomenal American series, American IV: The Man Comes Around. The American series is definitely some of my favorite albums out there, and Cash delivers with every song from the albums. This one’s no exception.
Somehow, in the shadow of these two amazing artists, I have the audacity to inject my version. It’s got plenty o’ problems, but what can I say, I like it well enough. My voice strains a few places and I hit a few wrong keys, but in the end, I was satisfied.
Why yes, I do believe you can see the rapidly expansive balding spot atop my 24 year old head. Yep, I’m in pajamas. Yes, when I play piano music notes come out of the back and sometimes linger. It’s my life.
Thanks for listening, folks. And thanks for reading. And thanks for the cookies…
