One of our favourite video game series over at here at Owls Well is the BioShock franchise, which has won awards for not only for its provocative, morality-driven storyline and but also for its vintage-inspired game design which is rich in detail.
In the latest release, BioShock Infinite, this attention to detail extends even to the soundtrack, which (in keeping with the time travel theme) includes musical anachronisms – the reimagining of current pop music in the style of an earlier music era.
A Becky Lee recently introduced me to the PostModern Jukebox, a band which features music arranged by Scott Bradlee, who was the musical genius behind the Bioshock Infinite musical anachronisms.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox (Picture Credit: Postmodern Jukebox)
I really love this particular arrangement of “My Heart Will Go On” (yes, that soppy ballad from the movie “Titanic”) done in the style of a 1950s Frankie Valli doo-wop! It makes me smile and I always find myself unconsciously jiving along!
I also love this jazzy cover of Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer” which features some really impressive and powerful vocals!
Anyhow, I was driving past the bus stop yesterday and was surprised to see a poster for PostModern Jukebox!
Apparently they are doing a world tour and will be travelling to various locations in Australia between 2 – 11 September, and will also in Singapore on the 13 September 2015, performing at our own Kallang Theatre! Isn’t that cool?
A Becky Lee, I am unable to watch them because bringing an infant to a live music concert isn’t fair to other concertgoers, so you better get yourself some tickets so that I can live vicariously through your experience!
P.S. Here’s one more of their tunes for the road – this Motown style cover of Demi Lovato’s “Really Don’t Care” may not be terribly different from the original version, but what really stands out is the Tambourine Guy strutting his stuff in the background! He makes me laugh!
P.P.S If you want to see all these videos and more of our favourite musical anachronisms, check out our playlist at the OwlsWellVlogs Youtube Channel!
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Ohh…. love the rendition of ” My heart will go on “! Super jazzy and upbeat! thanks for sharing.
Oh they are so cool!! Love their refreshing takes on the songs 🙂 Can’t you get a babysitter for the night? Such a waste to not go since you like them so much!
Ai @ Sakura Haruka
Aiyah the problem is that Thumper is exclusively breastfed and has never had the bottle. He’ll need a feed at least once during the timing of the concert so unless I tote him there with me, I have to miss it.
They sound so good! The rendition of Living on a prayer sounds so refreshing! Thks for sharing!
I know, right?! Her voice is incredible.
So cool! I really like the happier version of My Heart will go on! Thank you for sharing!
Oh yeah, and when he hits the high notes at the end, I get goosebumps!
Thanks for sharing…I like their version of My Heart Will Go On!
Wow i love My Heart Will Go on! And they have such powerful voice. Thanks for recommending this band. They are really talented.
Shirley @ SAys! Happy Mums
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I’m so excited! Postmodern Jukebox is back in Singapore this Friday and I am finally going to get a chance to see them ‘live’ in concert! Yay!
Here’s something I wrote about them last September.