The reason I chose Jamie Cullum is first because he is one of my very favorite artists. The other reason being that he is somewhat an unknown, and I am sure there are a few of you in this group who have never heard of him.I can’t remember where I first heard him but I do remember the first song I heard, which is called “All at Sea.” I remember thinking this song is a mix between pop and jazz and I really liked it. I then went on to buy his album Twentysomething and thoroughly enjoyed it.
There are very few cd’s I can listen to from beginning to end and this is one of them. I enjoy every track on this album, and while there are some songs I like more than others they all seem to flow very well together.
I then went on to get Pointless Nostalgic, which he put out before Twentysomething. These two cd’s are very much alike in my opinion. Therefore I of course like them. He then released his album “Catching Tales” a few years later and it almost seems to be a little more on the pop side.
I have to say when I first heard this album I did not enjoy it as much as the other two. However, over time I have found that it is growing on me as well. I am wondering if you guys notice a change from his first two cd’s to his third one and if it is a good change or a bad change in your opinion.
When listening to Jamie Cullum this week I want you to try and see how it was that he fused jazz and pop together. Does it work well? Should you leave one genre alone and not try to mix others in with it? Jamie Cullum also does many covers such as “Frontin” by the Neptunes, another one being “High and Dry” which is a Radiohead song.
I do not know what Justin and David’s opinion on this song will be since they are die hard Radiohead fans, but this song is actually my favorite. I have heard the Radiohead song and enjoy Jamie’s version better. Let me know what you guys think of it and if you can list anymore of the songs, which he covered. I know a few of them but am always surprised to learn whether the song is his original or a cover.
CD order is:
1) Pointless Nostalgic
2) Twentysomething
3) Catching Tales
I also want you to listen to the song from Gran Torino, which Jamie Cullum and Clint Eastwood put together.
I have to say when I first heard this album I did not enjoy it as much as the other two. However, over time I have found that it is growing on me as well. I am wondering if you guys notice a change from his first two cd’s to his third one and if it is a good change or a bad change in your opinion.
When listening to Jamie Cullum this week I want you to try and see how it was that he fused jazz and pop together. Does it work well? Should you leave one genre alone and not try to mix others in with it? Jamie Cullum also does many covers such as “Frontin” by the Neptunes, another one being “High and Dry” which is a Radiohead song.
I do not know what Justin and David’s opinion on this song will be since they are die hard Radiohead fans, but this song is actually my favorite. I have heard the Radiohead song and enjoy Jamie’s version better. Let me know what you guys think of it and if you can list anymore of the songs, which he covered. I know a few of them but am always surprised to learn whether the song is his original or a cover.
CD order is:
1) Pointless Nostalgic
2) Twentysomething
3) Catching Tales
I also want you to listen to the song from Gran Torino, which Jamie Cullum and Clint Eastwood put together.
If you want to check out his website with lots of other information and a preview of his next album go to www.jamiecullum.com
