OK, I know what you’re thinking… ANOTHER cover/remix of Airplanes? Just like “Billionaire” this is definitely one of the more covered songs out there on Youtube at the moment. But this one stands out. It’s done by Tommy C of the Chicago based R&B group IBU. The subject matter gets very personal as it touches upon the passing of his Father and how his family dealt/coped with the unfortunate event.
Now frankly I have two very polarizing opinions about this song. Purely from a technical standpoint, I wasn’t crazy about it. Not because Tommy doesn’t sing it well, he does, but more so because the arrangement and phrasing of the lyrics were a bit awkward at times and this is actually a common trend I find among much of Tommy’s work. Well sung but roughly written. That being said, as a piece of music and as an example of human expression, it’s a much stronger song. The realism and story behind the song is what makes it relevant and in that sense appreciable. I’m sorry for Tommy’s loss but am encouraged by the sharing of his experience.
Anyway, with all that aside it’s available as a free DL. Props to Tommy for being vulnerable as an artist.
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