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Work can be pretty consuming in time and energy, but I won't let that stop me from blogging! Although I've been gone for almost a month from writing, *sniff* I'm back and packed with tons of things to feature! This time, I'm trying something new and that's showing some originally composed songs and comparing them to the hit musical TV show---GLEE. Not many people may be in to this show (for reasons either being to kiddy, or too gayish with all the singing), but the story sin't so bad at all and I know some straight guys enjoying this! But then again I'm not forcing anyone to watch Glee... I will force you to watch and listen to their versions though-- and if it stands against the original.
"Teenage Dream"
Original: By Katy Perry
We all know this famous new song by Katy Perry which speaks of how the relationship is like of those Teenagers-- Young, playful and madly in love. In Glee's recent episode, (season 2: Episode 6), this song was used to to introduce a most likely upcoming competitor of New Directions (team name of the lead Glee cast). I find this version sooo much better than Katy's mainly because of the composition of the song and it was amazing how a guy's voice can translate the song even though some of the lyrics contains lines that are for girls (like "You think I'm pretty without any make-up on" or "Skin-tight jeans" part). Listen to it and see what I mean:
Glee version: Blaine (Darren Criss) of Dalton Academy Warblers
So did you like it? Or did you like it? :p First point goes to... GLEE!
"Telephone"
Original: By Lady Gaga
Glee version: Sunshine Corazon (Charice Pempengco) and Rachele Berry (Lea Michele)
Although Lady Gaga's MTV takes almost 10min. for the whole song to finish, I can say she grabs the point for this one because Glee's version was almost the same as the original. Lea and Charice's tandem were good, but there wasn't much difference with how G. and B. sang it (Not to mention Lea had a lot of unnecessary high-pitched parts).
So far: Glee (1), Original (1)
"You're Having My Baby"
Original: By Paul Anka
Paul Anka's Having My Baby can't be denied as one of the best classics ever. However with Glee's version, I can somehow tell it represents a lot more to the generation now-a-days not just in the pre-marital sex topic but as well as the musical appreciation. Kids now are more into the mainstream pop/RnB and can't really be into the whole classical version. But I'm the one giving the scores and being someone who's in between those generations (not too young, not too old-- LOL!), I give both songs the credit for their own versions. Here's Glee's "You're Havin' My Baby" (even the pronunciation is made slang!) for your appreciation:
Glee version: Finn Hudson (Cory Monteith)
So far: Glee (2), Original (2)
"Hello"
Original: Richie Lionel
Glee version: Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) and Jesse St. James (Jonathan Groff)
Okay... this one is a bit tough for me to decide on because Richie Lionel's version is not only classic but his delivery is great as well. The song may be credited to him but I guess I have to give this one to Glee! The duet of Lea and Jonathan better gives the song a more romantic factor which gives a deeper meaning to the song. (Also, rather than the TV scene, I recommend you listen to the HD quality of Glee's version here.)
So far: Glee (3), original (2)
"Don't Stop Believing"
Original: Journey w/ Arnel Pineda
Glee version: Glee Cast
This is the song that started all of it. Journey's version is a song that never grows old while Glee shows how a song can really be versatile despite year and or gender. Hmm, another tough one. But as much as I like Glee, Journey rocks it more when the song really means to bring people up and jumping about never stopping--well, believing. :D
Score after the 4th song: Glee (3), Original (3)
"Defying Gravity"
Original: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel for the Broadway Musical Show: Wicked
Glee version: Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) and Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer)
While this song comparison can be highly controversial at many aspects, like:
1) Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel both became characters in the story as April Rhodes (the highschool drop-out who was supposed to replace Rachel as the lead singer in one of the early stories of Glee) and Shelby Corcoran (and Rachel Berry's mom in the series) respectively.
2) Lea Michel has her own share in being a Broadway actress
3) Glee version seems to be sung better although singing it LIVE in a broadway is a different thing as well...
This last song is definitely something I can't decide on by myself. How about you? What do you think? Your comments are most welcome!:)
