William Shatner is, Like, Totally Awesome
By now, everyone knows that Shatner is more than just a cool, woman-loving captain on Star Trek. He also happens to do some performance art that is indescribable. He's known the world over for his style of speech, and takes that to new heights put to some tunes. I love his stuff. Us here, we have spent a few nights exploring the William Shatner station on Pandora. But, I had no idea he was still making the stuff.
Last night, I was more than pleasantly surprised. He has new work on the way, AND did an album in 2011. So, hello, Spotify. His 2011 release, Seeking Major Tom is absolutely stunning. He pairs up with legendary and notable artists to create spoken word covers that will have you laughing, cheering, and singing along. I really do mean it, we were giggling and lip syncing our way through the whole thing. It was one of the most fun hour and a halfs we have had in a while. While Shatner takes his delivery of the lyrics VERY seriously, the album never takes itself too seriously and plants itself firmly right where it belongs. Fun, dramatic, entertaining, and full of guitar riffs that will wow you. It is avant garde at its finest.
My personal favorites are his emotive Bohemian Rhapsody, glorious Spirit in the Sky with Peter Frampton, a version of Iron Man (featuring Zakk Wylde) you have to hear to believe, and him and Warren Haynes collaborate on Twilight Zone.
If you have Spotify, go check it out. With friends. And a drink. It will make for a certainly entertaining evening. I'm still giggling just thinking about it.
As a bonus: Check out Shatner and Henry Rollins collaborating. "I Can't Get Behind That" You're welcome.
Last night, I was more than pleasantly surprised. He has new work on the way, AND did an album in 2011. So, hello, Spotify. His 2011 release, Seeking Major Tom is absolutely stunning. He pairs up with legendary and notable artists to create spoken word covers that will have you laughing, cheering, and singing along. I really do mean it, we were giggling and lip syncing our way through the whole thing. It was one of the most fun hour and a halfs we have had in a while. While Shatner takes his delivery of the lyrics VERY seriously, the album never takes itself too seriously and plants itself firmly right where it belongs. Fun, dramatic, entertaining, and full of guitar riffs that will wow you. It is avant garde at its finest.
My personal favorites are his emotive Bohemian Rhapsody, glorious Spirit in the Sky with Peter Frampton, a version of Iron Man (featuring Zakk Wylde) you have to hear to believe, and him and Warren Haynes collaborate on Twilight Zone.
If you have Spotify, go check it out. With friends. And a drink. It will make for a certainly entertaining evening. I'm still giggling just thinking about it.
As a bonus: Check out Shatner and Henry Rollins collaborating. "I Can't Get Behind That" You're welcome.
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