Scarlett Johansson is about to release her debut solo album entitled, Anywhere I lay My Head on May 20th. The description of the style of music is an “eclectic mix of Tom Waits covers, boasting an impressive guest list of performers, including David Bowie and members of the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s.”
The video for the song Falling Down (originally on Tom Waits “Big Time” album) was just posted on Yahoo and we have it for you below. I’m curious what everyone thinks of it, because I have to say it was sort of difficult for me to get a read on it. The vocals sound like a group singing, not a solo obviously.
I’ve read that Bowie has some vocals on this song, so perhaps he is the one in the background. I will never profess to be a music expert, so tell me what you think!
There is an older cover she did that I like a bit better. It’s a “smoky” rendition of Summertime by Gershwin which really showcases her voice. I guess some compare her to Zooey Deschanel, which is pretty obviously after watching the video below.
The video features scenes from Lost in Translation, but it wasn’t in the movie obviously.
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What do you think of her voice? Is her new album worth checking out?
I’d buy that for a dollar…
Definitely Bowie in the background vox on Falling Down.
Not too bad, the texture of the song is interesting, not really sure if it was all that necessary because she has a good voice and it does not need to be covered up by everything.
I wonder with Bowie in the background if she felt ‘Under Pressure’…?
“Scarlett, would you mind if we ch-ch-changed the arrangement a bit here?”
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I’m guessing she tried to talk to him but he said “Why dont you just shut your mouth…”
Bowie’s got weight in the industry – he has tons of more “fame” than she does…
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I don’t see ‘Falling Down’ making it to my iPod anytime soon, even with DB on the background. ‘Summertime’ was good tho.
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The vocals are so heavy augmented, it’s a little hard to gauge how she really sounds. The banjo was a poor choice to complement the music. Overall, meh. She’s smokin’ on the looks tho…
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i puffy heart david bowie. as for this song, i wish he would have said, “Oh baby just you shut your mouth.”
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When I read the title I thought, “What? Big boobs and tons of acting money isn’t enough? She has to be a singer as well?” …Then I heard the song. Nevermind.
Yeah, she probably shouldn’t quit her day job.
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@Ape, true but she is a ‘Young American’….
well that pretty much sucked but that should not surprise anyone. she should stick to what she does best…looking pretty and showing off her cleavage.
I wouldn’t say it was that bad. It was American Idol worthy.
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@ Kory – Agreed
I can’t imagine her doing a Tom Waits cover, Too damn pretentious.
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I thought it was dreadful.
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