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Mark Shilansky + Fugue Mill | Ordinary World

After becoming Exhibit A for chart-topping synth-pop blockbusters in the early 80s, Duran Duran scored an uncharacteristically understated hit in 1993 with the ballad “Ordinary World.”

Boston-based pianist/bandleader/educator Mark Shilansky and his band Fugue Mill have thoroughly re-harmonized and restructured the tune with their 2014 cover, stacking verse after verse.

Finally, the single extended chorus arrives (at 3:33) with cascading modulations nowhere to be heard in the original.

Michael Buble | Feeling Good

Today we feature Michael Buble’s cover of “Feeling Good” (2005), originally from 1965’s The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd and later made more famous by Nina Simone’s essential version. Since then, the tune has been covered by many prominent artists. The two modulations occur around 2:17 and 2:42. Many thanks to Gus Connelly for this track!