I Hear Noises #2, Continuing to expand our horizons, with Prince

Welcome to the second edition of The Tegan and Sara Blog's new feature "I Hear Noises". If you did not catch the announcement about "I Hear Noises" make sure to read the prologue about why we are doing it here.
Also make sure to check out I Hear Noises #1 where we profiled the amazing rapper and MC, MF DOOM here. For today we would like to profile the man, the myth, the legend: Prince. Too often the media portrayal of Prince overshadows the musiscian. At his heart Prince is a BRILLIANT musician who has consistently been one of the most important American artists. If you want the whole history of Prince make sure to check out the incredible Wikipedia entry for him here. I would like to first start off with a video of one of his best songs, "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man". It has one of the finest guitar solos I have ever heard recorded. This is from the 1988 film and now DVD "Sign O' The Times". You can watch this incredible version over at You Tube. If you like what you hear make sure to continue expanding your horizons and get some of his albums.

Matt Sharp and The Rentals Record Tegan and Sara cover of Walking With a Ghost, MP3 Link!

The great Matt Sharp who many Tegan and Sara fans know from his amazing work with the girls has recorded a cover of Walking With A Ghost:

Recently reunited alternative/punk/new wave outfit, The Rentals have announced a number of their plans for the coming year. The band regrouped last October and will be hitting the studio later this year to record a new full length for reelase in 2007. The revitalized band includes original members Matt Sharp (ex-Weezer,) Rachel Haden (That Dog) along with new members Sara Radle (vocals/multi-inst), Ben Pringle (synth master), Lauren Chipman (viola/vocals) and Dan Joeright (drums). The Rentals have also announced their first US show in over a decade, July 7th, at The Henry Fonda Theatre followed by two nights at the Yokohama Arena in Japan. A band that is often credited for opening the door for synth-punk bands like Motion City Soundtrack and Reggie and the Full Effect, The Rentals have remained dormant since shortly after their 1999 release, Seven More Minutes. At various times, it has featured members of The Decemberists, Weezer, The Special Goodness, and Saturday Night Live cast member, Maya Rudolph.
Earlier this month, the band released a new remix of Tegan And Sara's hit single "Walking With A Ghost," you can check it out here: "Walking With A Ghost (The Rentals Remix).