The Placebo Effect

Privileged to have Mr. Yasar Hameed write for us this week. Yasar is a multi-talented genius – singer, musician, photographer and overall nice guy. This week he brings us his two tunes that have been dominating his creative headspace of late. Take a listen and get an insight into what makes him Yasar.

Running up the Hill : Placebo

Running up that Hill was a song that was ahead of it's time both lyrically and visually when it was released by Kate Bush in 1985. This Placebo cover gracefully updates the soul of the song to reflect the aura of the times: It's dark, moody and there's a feeling of impending dread breathing down on you throughout it's 5 minute run time.

Wonderwall : Ryan Adams

Ryan Adams's stripped down acoustic version of Wonderwall just feels extremely honest and vulnerable. As much as I hate to admit it, some days, I pretend that Oasis didn't write the original version. 

Fun exercise: Play the track from this website http://www.rainymood.com/ while the song plays in youtube. And imagine yourself in the middle of the swirling riptide of dismal emotions. Just beautiful.