imedia: David Sides

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9hzHcxRuas

The song "Buy You a Drink" is considered hip hop, but this adaptation of it transforms it into a completely different song. The piano sounds exactly like the actual song. Also, the words are reflected by the melody. Initially I did not like the orignal version of the song. I felt like the singer's voice was altered too much with computers. But this piano cover swayed my opinion of it. I realized just how melodic and smooth the song actually was. I am also really impressed with David Side's ability to figure out the songs he plays. I play a little piano and I know how hard it is to figure out songs by ear.
I believe that this song is culturally relevant because it promotes listening to a wider range of music. Normally kids who listen to hip hop would not listen to solely a piano, but David Side's arrangement has brought two completely different styles of music together. Ulitimately exposing new music to people. I believe that David Side's has discovered a way to get people to listen to a wider range of music.