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by JEN BYCK
Whether you crunch numbers in a cubicle-lined office, volunteer on a committee or work in a creative field, new, good ideas are always a hot commodity. But let’s face it – they’re very tough to come up with on demand.
We’ll let you in on a little secret: Truly new ideas are rare. What’s more common is fresh takes on old ideas. A perfect example of this in action is cover songs. Taking a different approach to something tried and true can turn out just as good, if not better, than the original. Get inspired by these ten creative renditions:
1. Hey Ya – Obadiah Parker
2. Strange Animal – The Acorn
3. Umbrella – Marie Digby
4. Toxic – Yael Naim
5. My Way – The Sex Pistols
6. Mad World – Gary Jules
7. Take On Me – Reel Big Fish
8. Hurt – Johnny Cash
9. Love Will Tear Us Apart – Nouvelle Vague
10. I’m On Fire – Tori Amos
Rufus Humphrey's Celebrity iTunes Playlist
For those who are not Gossip Girl fans, I apologize – this entire soundtrack will seem like one big inside joke to you. Instead, just think of it as an early 90’s rock flashback and ignore the quips (or join in the fun – Gossip Girl airs Monday nights on The CW and A-Channel at 8pm EST.). But for those who are already familiar with GG's Rufus Humphrey - a man who is proud to be both a dad and an aging lead singer of the fictional alt-rock band, Lincoln Hawk - this Bud’s for you.
Winter + Indoors + Him
So, the holidays are dunzo are you’re left with month after month of un-festive winter. This season is a bittersweet beast. On one hand, it’s peaceful. It’s crisp. It’s oh-so-Canadian. It inspires baked goods, log fires and cozy sweaters. On the other hand, it’s cold. It’s isolating. It’s dark. It inspires runny noses, shivers and cabin-fever.
November 5 Soundtrack
While Needing a Mid-afternoon Pick-me-up That Does Not Involve the Evils of the Office Vending Machine