     I would love to share a few interpretations of my favorite Daryl Hall & John Oates songs with you. I first heard “Do What You Want, Be What You Are” on a compilation from my late computer teacher while in Santa Barbara before the pandemic hit. Then I checked out a really cool performance on YouTube taken from the series "Live From Daryl’s House." I suddenly had a crazy idea: interpret this song in the spirit of Diana Krall, with a hint of Ella Fitzgerald. I was amazed by the jazz-inspired chord sequence, especially during the chorus.

     This recording began in 2020, and I knew that the vocals were going to take a few years for me to master. This year, I ended up recording the lead and background vocals, Nord C2D organ, and the Nord Italian Grand Piano (Extra Large sample). The drums came from Sonar’s Session Drummer library, the bass was played on my five string with the bass pod, and the Ibanez electric guitar (which my friend Brian and I call "Steve 2," which I had him modify like a mini-strat…) was mixed with my Lewitt condenser mic on the Vox amp.

     When it came to interpreting the lyrics, I wasn’t thinking about anyone in particular, and only in my imagination. It ended up being a lot of fun!!! (Smile)

     I can’t wait to show you the other songs. I know I said that my Gino Vannelli cover was going to be the last thing on Cakewalk Sonar, but I thought about completing a few covers first. In the meantime, my mom and I are gradually working on getting my new system ready to go. Hope you enjoy this interpretation! (smile)

Do What You Want, Be What You Are - Hall & Oates Cover

Stevie Wonder - Pastime Paradise & Oud (Orient) Cover (by Ersin Ersavas)

America - A Horse With No Name (w ä t e r m e l t remix)

She drives to see you
every night for seventy miles
through the darkness
and you know that vipers bite

Where could you hide? 
She’s so fast, so don’t even try
she’ll find her way
for a lifetime… for a while

Vipers kill and she will she will she will
Vipers kill she will she will
She’s gonna run fast 
she’s gonna run to you
she’s gonna bite and see if you taste good
she’s gonna kill for you 
she’s gonna kill you
she’s gonna figure out that I like you

She bloody thinks of you 
every day seventy times
she’s still in love with you
and you know that women lie

Where could you hide?
She’s so fast, so don’t even try
you’ll find some rest
for a lifetime… for a while

Vipers kill and she will she will she will
Vipers kill she will she will
She’s gonna run fast
she’s gonna run to you 
she’s gonna bite and see if you taste good
she’s gonna kill for you 
she’s gonna kill you 
she’s gonna figure out that I like you

She’s gonna run fast
she’s gonna run to you 
she’s gonna bite and see if you taste good
she’s gonna kill for you 
she’s gonna kill you 
she’s gonna figure out that I like you

Vipers Kill

Sam Ryder - Fallin' / I Put A Spell On You (Alicia Keys / Nina Simone Cover)

Audition Songs - Male, Vol. 1

Aint No Sunshine Unplugged (Originally Performed By Bill Withers) [Full Vocal Version]

Karaoke Hits 1970, Vol. 1

Can't Get Used to Losing You (Originally Performed By Andy Williams) [Full Vocal Version]

Karaoke Hits 1976, Vol. 3

It Never Rains In Southern California (Originally Performed By Albert Hammond) [Full Vocal Version]

Roy Orbison Radio - In Dreams Documentary

Fiona Apple - Every Single Night (SPEAK A Cappella Cover)

Betty Poison is a female-fronted Berlin based band.

They performed all over Europe (Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland), in the U.S.A. and in Japan, where they were endorsed by Gibson guitars.

Under the label Fastermaster Records they released the 5 tracks EP "Uncool" (2008) and two full length albums: "Poison for you" (2009) and "Beauty is over" (April 2011).

They were the opening act for Courtney Love and Hole in Milan and Rome (February and August 2010).

Four songs from the cd "Poison for you" were distributed by 20th Century Fox HE alongside the dvd of "Megiddo".

The song "Time", from the cd "Beauty is over", was the soundtrack for a performance by Anton Perich, long time photographer for Andy Warhol . It took place in New York and was shot by Minimal Cinema.

At the moment Betties have just finisged recording their new EP with Boris Wilsdorf, Einstürzende Neubauten's producer.

Vipers Kill

Betty Poison

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