Here come old flattop...

So I've finally decided to get this blog started again, to whomever reading this: Thank You.
In the wake of MJ's death I had decided to order in some DVDs. I used to have them on tape, but, you know, technology blah, blah, blah... Anyway, I am now the proud owner of 'The Wiz' and 'Moonwalker' on DVD. I always had a bit of a robo-transformer-phobia, now I know where it came from. Michael Jackson transforming into a robot, car, spaceship, etc... scared the living daylight out of me. Either way, I have a new obsession that comes in the form of a son: 'Come Together'. The first version I ever heard was MJ's. I stumbled upon the Beatles version (which is the original version, I know) by accident while listening to my iPod. I'm now in the process of listening to every version ever made/recorded. I have now heard The Beatles's version, MJ's and Aerosmith's.These are the main, or best known versions of 'Come Together', according to Wikipedia anyway. If you have the time, listen to all three and let me know your opinion in the poll that I will put together after this little shindig. Let's take a look at all three versions and my opinion. It's just my opinion, you might think it's bullcrap. So, sue me.

• Come Together - The Beatles: In my opinion this is the best version, since it is the original one. I also think that in this version both bass and guitar come out best. It's very minimal, unlike the Michael Jackson version, which (musically) is very bombastic and has a very anthematic feel to it. The Beatles's version is very elaborate, in- and outtro-wise. This is the version I would listen to, just chilling with some people. It feels like the song has all the time in the world to be played and in all fairness the song should be played when you have all the time in the world. Don't skip over parts. Enjoy the whole song and take the time to 'taste' it.
• Come Together - Aerosmith: This version stays closer to the Beatles's version although there is a little less bass and a little more guitar. I'd say that this version is also very chill. A lot less intro though, so also a little less 'all-the-time-in-the-world' feeling to it. I also think that this version is a bit more intense than the original version. Aerosmith itself is already very intense, so there we go.
• Come Together - Michael Jackson: The first version of this song I ever heard and it made me fall in love with the song. This song is nothing like the original. Musically it became a lot thicker with the various instruments used. The guitar is still the main component in this version but the vocals are upgraded to 'Michael Jackson'-esque. As I said before, to me, this version has a very anthematic feel to it. I also love the way MJ pronounces things, not that there is a big difference, but he has an unclearer way of singing this song. It's more staccato, shorter. To me this version is the one I would listen to when I want to get pumped up. Or if I want to scream my lungs out.

There are a lot more versions and I will try to include a review of one version every time I update.
Last week I also took a trip to a local media market and I've loaded up on horror DVDs. 3 to be exact, which isn't a lot, I know but I am on a tight budget. Reviews of those movies will follow. I also became re-addicted to 'Full House'. Not for Stamos's pretty face, but I do adore Jodie Sweetin and Dave Coulier.
There you go: update of the week.
Plans for next week: Short review of a horror movie, dissection of the difference between horror and thriller and a shorter review of 'Come Together' by some band.

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XO-reos
Monco