Marié Digby covers Gibbs

a_grumble_cake · 2009.02.11, 11:59 AM

I think Marié Digby is mostly known for being the musical version of LonelyGirl15- she got super popular on Youtube and her acoustic cover of Rihanna's "Umbrella" was featured on a few shows/radio stations.

it was later revealed that she already had a record deal and her label was very much involved in her "grassroots" youtube endeavor. This of course caused some controversy (check out this Wall Street Journal article if you're interested).

anyway, like any other good looking half Japanese person in existence, she got a record deal in Japan (with Avex). She recently released a cover album of Japanese songs called Second Home-

1. Cherry - Spitz
2. Theme Of 'Es' - Mr. Children
3. Gravity - Luna Sea
4. As Of Monday - ElephantKashimashi
5. Gibbs - Shiina Ringo
6. Friendly Feeling - Chara
7. Nada Sou Sou - Rimi Natsukawa
8. Piece Of My Wish - Miki Imai
9. Kimi To Iu Hana - Asian Kung-Fu Generation
10. Gentle Smile - Shiraishi
11. I Like - Banzai
12. Love Love Love - Dreams Do Come True

I had no luck finding this song online yet. Did any of you listen to it? where/how?

EDIT: whooops... I got the dates mixed up. The album wasn't released yet... the official release date is March 4th. I'll keep an eye out for it and if I find anything I'll post it here.

Maou · 2009.02.11, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by a_grumble_cake

3. Gravity - Lunar Sea

Shouldn't they know the name of the band she's covering which also happens to be the best band to ever exist?

a_grumble_cake · 2009.02.11, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Maou

Shouldn't they know the name of the band she's covering which also happens to be the best band to ever exist?

oh that list is from an English fan site... the official avex website got it right.

ShinjiPG · 2009.02.12, 03:50 AM

Yeah, not to mention "Gibbs"...
Anyway, looks like a cool tracklist. The Polysics version of Cherry is one of my favourite things ever.
Thanks for the info grumble!

a_grumble_cake · 2009.02.26, 02:26 AM

the track can now be previewed on the official Avex website... it's track #4.

I think this version proves that it's really Ringo's voice and character that gave the original some "oomph". Without it the song is kind of anemic.

ShinjiPG · 2009.02.26, 02:35 AM

Ugh. This is worst thant that dude who covered Kabukichou.
Thanks anyway grumble.

cjhobbies00 · 2009.02.26, 02:45 AM

^ Oh come on now, this is nowhere near as bad as that.

She's cute at least...

kuro_neko · 2009.02.26, 02:57 AM

hahahahhahahhaa

this is so great. the original demo sounds like an outtake from a middle school dance, and this version sounds like hannah montana takes a song from ringo's catalogue. goes to show you how much the production influences a song. still, the only reason why ringo's is so great is because the dark tone and heavy guitar really provide a perfect contrast and framework for the lyrics, otherwise its just a pop-rock love song lyrically.

still, one of the top greatest songs ringo has written, this version just murders it.

a_grumble_cake · 2009.02.26, 03:00 AM

Originally Posted by ShinjiPG

Ugh. This is worst thant that dude who covered Kabukichou.
Thanks anyway grumble.

lol was it that bad?
I just thought it was generic and boring. Not really good OR bad.
They should have just done a bare bones acoustic version likes the ones that made that girl famous on youtube.

EDIT: gaah I just listened to the demo version and "outtake from a middle school dance" describes it so perfectly. It even sounds like someone used an old school minidisc player to record it from the back of the school gym.

ShinjiPG · 2009.02.26, 03:44 AM

Hmmm, the Kabukichou cover at least had, huh, soul. This is is like a zombie version of "Gips". I really hate it, sorry =P

EDIT: One of the best Ringo covers I heard (and remember) is that "Keshou Naoshi" one, by the japanese-brazilian singer.

2009.02.11, 11:59 AM	#1
a_grumble_cake Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 663	Marié Digby covers Gibbs I think Marié Digby is mostly known for being the musical version of LonelyGirl15- she got super popular on Youtube and her acoustic cover of Rihanna's "Umbrella" was featured on a few shows/radio stations. it was later revealed that she already had a record deal and her label was very much involved in her "grassroots" youtube endeavor. This of course caused some controversy (check out this Wall Street Journal article if you're interested). anyway, like any other good looking half Japanese person in existence, she got a record deal in Japan (with Avex). She recently released a cover album of Japanese songs called Second Home- 1. Cherry - Spitz 2. Theme Of 'Es' - Mr. Children 3. Gravity - Luna Sea 4. As Of Monday - ElephantKashimashi 5. Gibbs - Shiina Ringo 6. Friendly Feeling - Chara 7. Nada Sou Sou - Rimi Natsukawa 8. Piece Of My Wish - Miki Imai 9. Kimi To Iu Hana - Asian Kung-Fu Generation 10. Gentle Smile - Shiraishi 11. I Like - Banzai 12. Love Love Love - Dreams Do Come True I had no luck finding this song online yet. Did any of you listen to it? where/how? EDIT: whooops... I got the dates mixed up. The album wasn't released yet... the official release date is March 4th. I'll keep an eye out for it and if I find anything I'll post it here. Last edited by a_grumble_cake : 2009.02.11 at 01:44 PM.

2009.02.26, 02:45 AM	#7
cjhobbies00 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,873	^ Oh come on now, this is nowhere near as bad as that. She's cute at least... __________________ The man who does not listen to good music has no advantage over the man who is deaf. -bastardized Twain quote. http://www.last.fm/user/cjhobbies00

2009.02.26, 03:44 AM	#10
ShinjiPG Retired Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,491	Hmmm, the Kabukichou cover at least had, huh, soul. This is is like a zombie version of "Gips". I really hate it, sorry =P EDIT: One of the best Ringo covers I heard (and remember) is that "Keshou Naoshi" one, by the japanese-brazilian singer. Last edited by ShinjiPG : 2009.02.26 at 03:51 AM.

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2009.02.12, 03:50 AM	#4
ShinjiPG Retired Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,491	Yeah, not to mention "Gibbs"... Anyway, looks like a cool tracklist. The Polysics version of Cherry is one of my favourite things ever. Thanks for the info grumble!

2009.02.26, 02:26 AM	#5
a_grumble_cake Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 663	the track can now be previewed on the official Avex website... it's track #4. I think this version proves that it's really Ringo's voice and character that gave the original some "oomph". Without it the song is kind of anemic.

2009.02.26, 02:35 AM	#6
ShinjiPG Retired Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,491	Ugh. This is worst thant that dude who covered Kabukichou. Thanks anyway grumble.

2009.02.26, 02:57 AM	#8
kuro_neko Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: World's End Posts: 2,991	hahahahhahahhaa this is so great. the original demo sounds like an outtake from a middle school dance, and this version sounds like hannah montana takes a song from ringo's catalogue. goes to show you how much the production influences a song. still, the only reason why ringo's is so great is because the dark tone and heavy guitar really provide a perfect contrast and framework for the lyrics, otherwise its just a pop-rock love song lyrically. still, one of the top greatest songs ringo has written, this version just murders it.