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Stream: Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International

Alex Young — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:24:52 +0000

As previously reported, Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International is the name of Amnesty International’s 75-track, 4-disc Bob Dylan tribute album, comprised of new or previously unreleased Dylan covers from Adele, My Morning Jacket, Queens of the Stone Age, Silversun Pickups, The Gaslight Anthem, Patti Smith, Dave Matthews Band, Sting, Joan Baez, Bryan Ferry, The Who’s Pete Townshend, Sinéad O’Connor, Elvis Costello, Pete Seeger, Fistful of Mercy, Bad Religion, Mark Knopfler, Cage the Elephant, and, of course, Miley Cyrus and Ke$ha.

The collection will be released in North America on January 24th via Fontana Distribution and elsewhere on January 30th via Fontana International. Right now, however, you can stream all 75 tracks on Amnesty International’s Facebook page.

All profits from the sale of the album will benefit Amnesty International. Check out the tracklist below.

Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International Tracklist:
Disc 1
01. Raphael Saadiq – Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat
02. Patti Smith – Drifter’s Escape
03. Rise Against – Ballad of Hollis Brown
04. Tom Morello The Nightwatchman – Blind Willie McTell
05. Pete Townshend – Corrina, Corrina
06. Bettye LaVette – Most of the Time
07. Charlie Winston – This Wheel’s On Fire
08. Diana Krall – Simple Twist of Fate
09. Brett Dennen – You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere
10. Mariachi El Bronx – Love Sick
11. Ziggy Marley – Blowin’ in the Wind
12. The Gaslight Anthem – Changing of the Guards
13. Silversun Pickups – Not Dark Yet
14. My Morning Jacket – You’re A Big Girl Now
15. The Airborne Toxic Event – Boots of Spanish Leather
16. Sting – Girl from the North Country
17. Mark Knopfler – Restless Farewell

Disc 2
01. Queens Of The Stone Age – Outlaw Blues
02. Lenny Kravitz – Rainy Day Woman # 12 & 35
03. Steve Earle & Lucia Micarelli – One More Cup of Coffee (Valley Below)
04. Blake Mills – Heart Of Mine
05. Miley Cyrus – You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go
06. Billy Bragg – Lay Down Your Weary Tune
07. Elvis Costello – License to Kill
08. Angelique Kidjo – Lay, Lady, Lay
09. Natasha Bedingfield – Ring Them Bells
10. Jackson Browne – Love Minus Zero/No Limit
11. Joan Baez – Seven Curses (Live)
12. The Belle Brigade – No Time To Think
13. Sugarland – Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You (Live)
14. Jack’s Mannequin – Mr. Tambourine Man
15. Oren Lavie – 4th Time Around
16. Sussan Deyhim – All I Really Want To Do
17. Adele – Make You Feel My Love (Recorded Live at WXPN)

Disc 3
01. K’NAAN – With God On Our Side
02. Ximena Sariñana – I Want You
03. Neil Finn with Pajama Club – She Belongs to Me
04. Bryan Ferry – Bob Dylan’s Dream
05. Zee Avi – Tomorrow Is A Long Time
06. Carly Simon – Just Like a Woman
07. Flogging Molly – The Times They Are A-Changin’
08. Fistful Of Mercy – Buckets Of Rain
09. Joe Perry – Man Of Peace
10. Bad Religion – It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue
11. My Chemical Romance – Desolation Row (Live)
12. RedOne featuring Nabil Khayat – Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
13. Paul Rodgers & Nils Lofgren – Abandoned Love
14. Darren Criss featuring Chuck Criss and Freelance Whales – New Morning
15. Cage the Elephant – The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll
16. Band of Skulls – It Ain’t Me, Babe
17. Sinéad O’Connor – Property of Jesus
18. Ed Roland and The Sweet Tea Project – Shelter From The Storm
19. Ke$ha – Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right
20. Kronos Quartet – Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right

Disc 4
01. Maroon 5 – I Shall Be Released
02. Carolina Chocolate Drops – Political World
03. Seal & Jeff Beck – Like A Rolling Stone
04. Taj Mahal – Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream
05. Dierks Bentley – Senor (Tales of Yankee Power) (Live)
06. Mick Hucknall – One Of Us Must Know (Sooner Or Later)
07. Thea Gilmore – I’ll Remember You
08. State Radio – John Brown
09. Dave Matthews Band – All Along the Watchtower (Live)
10. Michael Franti – Subterranean Homesick Blues
11. We Are Augustines – Mama, You Been On My Mind
12. Lucinda Williams – Tryin’ To Get To Heaven
13. Kris Kristofferson – Quinn The Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)
14. Eric Burdon – Gotta Serve Somebody
15. Evan Rachel Wood – I’d Have You Anytime
16. Marianne Faithfull – Baby Let Me Follow You Down (Live)
17. Pete Seeger – Forever Young
18. Bob Dylan – Chimes Of Freedom

Bob Dylan tribute album Chimes of Freedom reveals insane tracklist

Alex Young — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:30:23 +0000

Last month we told you of an upcoming Bob Dylan tribute album being put together in celebration of Amnesty International’s 50th anniversary. At the time, My Morning Jacket, Adele, David Matthews Band, and Ke$ha were among the confirmed participants. Now, the set’s entire tracklist has been revealed, and Ke$ha’s cover of ”Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” is just the beginning of the insanity.

Spanning four discs and 75 tracks (!!!), Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International packages together new or previously unreleased Dylan covers from artist of all different genres and generations. Obvious highlights include covers of “You’re A Big Girl Now” by MMJ, “Outlaw Blues” by Queens of the Stone Age, ”Not Dark Yet” by Silversun Pickups, “Drifter’s Escape” by Patti Smith, and “Lay Down Your Weary Tune” by Billy Bragg.

Other notable contributors include The Who’s Pete Townshend (“Corrina, Corrina”), Sting (“Girl from the North Country”), Bryan Ferry (“Bob Dylan’s Dream”), The Gaslight Anthem (“Changing of the Guards”), Elvis Costello (“License to Kill”), Mark Knopfler (“Restless Farewell”), Sinéad O’Connor (“Property of Jesus”), Joan Baez (“Seven Curses (Live)”), Fistful Of Mercy (“Buckets Of Rain”), Bad Religion (“It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue”), Cage the Elephant (“The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll”), and Pete Seeger (“Forever Young”). Dylan himself contributes the album’s namesake.

And just because, Ms. “On Melancholy Hill” (aka Miley Cyrus) takes on “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go” and Maroon 5 tackles “ I Shall Be Released”. Also, Seal and Jeff Beck randomly team up for a reworking of “Like A Rolling Stone” and actress Evan Rachel Wood contributes her cover of “I’d Have You Anytime”.

The collection is scheduled for physical and digital release in North America on January 24th, 2012 via Fontana Distribution. It will then be distributed internationally through Fontana International on January 30th. All profits will go to benefit Amnesty International.

Seal floats back to the surface with new album

Philip Cosores — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:05:41 +0000

I’m usually too busy envying Seal and his beautiful wife, his seemingly happy children, his moderately impressive physique and his boatload of cash in the bank to ever consider what happened to his music career. The “Kiss From A Rose” singer has seemingly not made any music since…”Kiss From A Rose”, but we all knew he was playing housedad to a supermodel, so no one ever really questioned his step back from the musical spotlight. Well, I think we are all in for a great big surprise to discover that he has been releasing music this whole time, with his last album coming out just two years ago. Yes, I feel embarrassed and you should too!

Regardless, Seal will unleash his 6th studio record this fall, titles Commitment. I don’t really see him having a lot of insight on the issue of commitment, I mean, how hard is it to remain committed to Heidi Klum? I’m just sayin…

Seal, however, would beg to differ, stating, “everything about my life is fully committed. I’ve never felt more focused on the matter at hand: My wife, my children, the family in general, my own well-being, and of course music and my career. Each one of these songs has personal meaning for me. I dug very deep and all I can hope for is that the music strikes a chord with people.”

Due to be released on September 28th on Reprise, the album features production by Grammy award winner David Foster, who produced the aforementioned previous record, Soul. I guess it was number one in France for over three months. I’m literally red with embarrassment. I’m sorry Seal (Mr. Seal?), I totally had no idea you still recorded so regularly. Luckily, I really doubt that Seal reads CoS. Prove me wrong!

Herbie Hancock records with artists around the world

Philip Cosores — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:45:22 +0000

Herbie Hancock has a little experience performing with talented artists. For one, the jazz legend used to back-up Miles Davis. If that doesn’t begin and end an artist’s reume, then I don’t know what would. But Hancock’s resume is about to add a few more references that could cement Hancock’s reputation as one of the most respected collaborative musicians of our time.

The Imagine Project is ten songs recorded in ten locations around the world. Though cultures and languages may differ, music remains universal in bringing people together and Hancock explores this theme throughout the project. Maybe someone should send copies to Arizona politicians.

The results from Hancock’s sessions will be released as both an album and a documentary, with the option of a deluxe edition which includes both, as well as a book and sheet music for each of the album’s songs. But, perhaps most notable is the team he has assembled — including Pink, Seal, Dave Matthews, Jeff Beck, John Legend and more. Check out the full tracklisting below for The Imagine Project, which will be released June 22nd.

The Imagine Project Tracklist:
01. Imagine (feat. India Arie, Jeff Beck, Pink & Seal)
02. Don’t Give Up (feat. Pink and John Legend)
03. Tempo De Amor (feat. Céu)
04. Space Captain (feat. Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks)
05. The Times, They Are A’ Changin (feat. The Chieftans and Lisa Hannigan)
06. La Tierra (feat. Juanes)
07. Tamitant Tilay/Exodus (feat. K’Naan, Los Lobos and Tinariwen)
08. Tomorrow Never Knows (feat. Dave Matthews)
09. A Change is Gonna Come (feat. James Morrison)
10. The Songs Goes On (feat. Chaka Kahn, Anoushka Shankar and Wayne Shorter)

Dylan, Mellencamp, Smokey Robinson to play White House Civil Rights gig

Alex Young — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:43:23 +0000

Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Smokey Robinson, Natalie Cole, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Seal, and The Blind Boys of Alabama are among the names set to perform at next month’s “In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement,” TFB reports. As the title conveys, the concert is the first installment in the White House’s 2010 Music Series, and will take place starting at 5:15 p.m. ET on February 10th in the East Room. Morgan Freeman and Queen Latifah will be holding down the emcee duties.

The concert will be streamed live on whitehouse.gov and televised on February 11th at 8:00 p.m. ET on public broadcasting stations nationwide.

Now that we got the music covered, how about we fix this little situation, Barack?

Check Out: Media Potluck’s A Christmas Evening Together

CoS Staff — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:00:13 +0000

The second in a three-part volley of last minute holiday cheer from our friends over at Media Potluck (the guys responsible for Audio Archaeology). This is the first ever Media PODluck, hosted by Nick Jade and Cap Blackard. Check out the previously posted Media Potluck Holiday Feast Volume 1 and look forward to the debut of their 2009 Holiday Feast very soon. It’s like an advent calendar! …Sort of.

Escaping to a secluded cabin in North Carolina, Cap and Nick discuss some of their favorite Christmas music, moments, and memories. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music across the decades as well as reflections on the holidays; including how to kill a boar, how holiday music playing in steak restaurants can be life changing, and a Floridian answer to snow. Listen in as two friends share a Christmas evening together.

Media Potluck: A Christmas Evening Together (Media PODluck #1)
featuring:

Mannheim Steamroller – “Carol Of The Bells”
Wendy & Lisa featuring Seal – “The Closing Of The Year”
Robert Goulet – “H e’s Gonna Take Away Our Christma s“
Jon Anderson – “2,000 Years” / “Forest of Fire”
Le Knight Club – “Holiday On Ice” / “Santa Claus”
The Monarch and Dr. Girlfriend (The Venture Brothers) – “Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy“
Michael Kamen – “The Nakatomi Plaza” / “Welcome To The Party” / “Ode To Joy”
The Avalanches – “Winter Wonderland”
The Four Seasons – “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”
Kate Bush – “December Will Be Magic Again” (Alternate Mix)
Dan Phillips – “Jingles Are Jingles”
Crash Test Dummies – “White Christmas”
John Williams – “Somewhere In My Memory”
Max Headroom – “Merry Christmas Santa Claus (You’re a Lovely Guy)“
Erasure – “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”
Jethro Tull – “Fire At Midnight”
Michael Iceberg – “Olympic Suite: Mt. Olympus” / “Forest Rains” / “Penguins In Love” / “Imagine Finale” / “Epilogue: Flashbacks”

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Break Yo’ TV: Seal – “Kiss from a Rose”

E.N. May — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:05:16 +0000

The director that shall remain nameless who got a hold of the Batman franchise in the mid nineties needs to be slapped. We went along with it for the first two movies when Tim Burton was behind the directing wheel, but once Val Kilmer took over the iconic lead roll it was all down hill from there. Batman Forever and Batman and Robin were entertaining at best with the only excitement coming from which A-list actors will fill out the cast, and which villains will be brought to life to toy with the Bat. But bluntly, it was all a big joke. I mean really, did the suits need nipples?

Before George Clooney and his mammary protrusions ended the debauchery, the franchise’s third installment, Batman Forever, brought together an unlikely cast headed by Val Kilmer at his acting peak, and introduced us to Chris O’Donnell as his caped life partner, I mean sidekick. Like all action-only stars, Kilmer couldn’t act but man could he stare you down. To help pick up the slack Jim Carrey rehashed his Ace Ventura character for the maniacal Riddler and Nicole Kidman seduced us (kind of?) as Dr. Chase Meridian. Topping it all off however was Tommy Lee Jones’ insane Two-Face. A saving grace if you could call it that. Now with such a huge movie (for 1995) you needed an equally big music video to encompass it all in a neat little package. Enter Seal and his then hit, “Kiss from a Rose”.

Yes, when you think blow out action blockbuster you think Seal, right? Those soaring notes and overly produced theatrics were perfect to represent one of the biggest movies of that summer. I can just see the meeting now, and it could only lead right into the nipples on the bat-suit conversation.

Now the music had already been taken care of the year before, so all they needed was the video. It would be easy too. All that was required was an overlaying montage of gripping scenes showing the intensity of the movie with shots of Seal next to the bat signal throwing his arms about with his shirt flying off him. What else is there? This is where things get a little ridiculous.

The video opens with a panning shot of Gotham as the Batmobile takes us up to where Seal is casually hanging out on a rooftop at night. With his shirt blown open, and his chest ablaze, he starts to lip-synch. From there, each of the characters is introduced with everyone getting their moment in the sun-er-signal, if you will. Carrey and Jones are just as odd as ever as they blow out their characters with gusto. The punchline however comes when Kidman gropes Batman’s rubbery pectorals to show her affection. You just can’t deny a man in uniform. From there, everyone seems to be getting some action as O’Donnell grabs his damsel-in-distress for his own lip-locked reward. The humor is subtle but it’s in every shot showing just how over-the-top the movie was. It just makes me wonder, did anyone take this thing seriously?

By the end of the two and a half minutes you have seen the entire movie. Seal asks at the songs conclusion, “Who will remain my power, my pleasure, my pain?” I think his answer is in the final shot of two heroes running at you in capes and leather.