Video: John Legend And The Roots Cover Arcade Fire’s “Wake Up”
John Legend and The Roots are not names you’ll typically find on a rock station, but when they cover an epic beauty like Arcade Fire‘s “Wake Up,” it’s almost impossible not to be intrigued.
Directed by East-coast highbrow Spike Lee, this version inevitably jams out a soulful and emotionally charged performance relieving my skepticism. Let’s be honest here, “Wake Up” is straight-up musical magic and it takes some serious guts and skill to render its level of awesome.
Now immerse yourself into something truly avant-garde. If you haven’t checked out Arcade Fire’s “elevator” version of “Neon Bible,” followed by their pit performance of “Wake Up,” you need to do so immediately.
Tony
September 29, 2010 4:50 pm
This is a tragedy of epic proportions. What on earth would possess these people to mess with perfection by butchering this perfect song?! Arcade Fire should sue.
hlweb
September 30, 2010 10:29 am
John Legend Comes to Hopelink
John Legend will be the featured speaker at Hopelink’s Reaching Out Luncheon Monday, October 18 in Bellevue, WA. Legend will speak about his philanthropic work and inspire with his music. Visit Hopelink’s website for more information.