Almost A to Z Time! (#BOTB Results)

     

        If you've been wondering about this year's A to Z Challenge then I suggest you hop on over to the A to Z Blog and see what's happening.   We're looking for your input and have a nifty survey that we'd like for you to fill out.  Those who help us out will be eligible for a prize drawing.  Survey closes on March 3rd and sign-ups open on March 5th. 

        Keep posted with updates on the official Challenge Blog.   Hope you'll join us for the 9th annual Blogging from A to Z April Challenge.



Battle of the Bands

         My recent Battle was between two covers of the Cafe Tacuba song "Eres" as performed by Colombian artist Elafrojack and Mexican artist Nath Campos.

         To me both recordings are quite good.  No losers in this match and I think that was reflected in the results:  It was a tie!  That's before my vote.

          As much as I enjoyed the version by Nath Campos, there was something I liked more about Elafrojack.   Unlike a few of you, I did like vocals by Jack Vargas.  However as some of you agreed, the guitar really rocked.  My vote goes to Elafrojack giving them the win.

Final Vote Tally

Elafrojack            10 votes

Nath Campos         9 votes

Next Battle on Thursday March 1st

        Please tell me it ain't so!   Almost March with April right around the bend?   I better get cranking on my A to Z posts!  But first I'll have my next Battle which will feature a motivational song from a Broadway musical.

         Do you plan on doing the A to Z Challenge in April?    Have you filled out the survey yet?   Can you think of a motivational song that comes from a Broadway musical?

Eres (#BOTB)

I hate hate, but sometimes love gets overly hyped and I don't like that.  Love is not a box of chocolates.  

 A swedish box of chocolates called "Paradis"
  (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Oh, by the way--have you found any good post-Valentine's candy on sale?   I love those mark-downs...


Post-Valentine Blues

        This week I've been seeing a lot of posts about love songs.  I'd already made my mind up not to use a love song for this Battle.  I had a completely different theme in mind, but then I thought it better to postpone that post until next time and succumb to the love bug.  After all, love is everywhere these days.  At least in the stores until the leftovers are put on clearance to make way for Easter.  I guess love wins again.

         There are love songs in every language.  Love is universal and so is music.  And love makes you want to sing--or at least hear the music all around.  I've been in the lowlands of late so nothing like a couple of doses of love to pick me up.  Anyone in the mood for Mexican?

Battle of the Bands

Battle of the Bands is the blogging event started by Far Away Series and now hosted by StMcC Presents Battle of the Bands.   This event happens each month on the 15th and on some blogs there is also a Battle on the 1st of the month.  My blog is one of those with a second Battle on the 1st of the month.   The premise is simple:  Listen to the songs presented below and then in the comments vote for your favorite and tell us why you liked it.  Then visit the links listed near the bottom of this post for more Battle action.

Eres (You Are)

        The love song for this Battle was originally done by the group Café Tacuba, an immensely talented eclectic band from Mexico.  Among my favorite bands, I saw them in concert in 2000 at a theater in Anaheim.  "Eres" comes from their album Cuatro Caminos which won the 2003 Grammy for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album.  If you don't mind the Spanish, this group is well worth checking out.

        Please don't vote on their version, but if you want to listen as a matter of reference their version can be heard here.   

         And now let the contest begin!


Elafrojack  "Eres"  (2013)

         Jack Vargas aka "Elafrojack" hails from Columbia.  I didn't find much about him other than he has a fairly wide social media presence and several YouTube music videos.  I know right off that some of you might not like his heavy metal approach in his cover, but for others this might be just the thing that makes you vote for his version.

Nathalia Campos "Eres" (2017)

        Nath Campos is from Mexico City. Her father is a song writer and music producer. She gives "Eres" a smoother more romantic touch.

Time to Vote!

        Hope you'll give these two song versions a chance.   What's your style preference between these two choices?   Which song version do you like best?   You don't have to know about music to have an opinion since it all comes down to your own personal taste.  
       
        Please vote on your favorites by letting us know your choice in the comment section and tell us why you prefer the version you chose. Then after you've finished here, please visit the other blogs listed below who may or may not be participating this time around. And if you've put up your own BOTB contest let us know that as well so we can vote on yours.


Here are some other places where you might find BOTB posts:

 StMcC Presents Battle of the Bands

 ‘YOUR DAILY DOSE’ 

 'MIKE'S RAMBLINGS'

'Curious as a Cathy'

Sound of One Hand Typing

The Doglady's Den 

Angel's Bark  

Jingle, Jangle, Jungle 

Cherdo on the Flipside 


Winner of this Battle Announced on Wednesday February 21st

      Be watching the Blogging from A to Z Challenge site for announcements about April.  A sign up list will be appearing soon as well as information about the upcoming event.   Don't miss the Battle results post on Tossing It Out next Wednesday. 

       Hasta luego amigos!