Sunday, November 29th, 2009

"Say My Name"

The Hidden Cameras cover Destiny’s Child

Photo By Frank YangFrank YangThis one has apparently been sitting in my coffers since 2005, which means it dates back to well before the time that I had any tags on MP3s beyond, well, artist and title. But really, doesn’t the post title say it all? Assuming the time period is correct – which is no certainty – you’ve got a Mississauga Goddamn-era Hidden Cameras doing a live cover of Destiny’s Child, who were putting out their final album in Destiny Fulfilled, after which they’d be done for good (so far).

The Cameras version eschews the slinky, confrontational vibe of the original for something gentler and more celebratory, all dressed up in choirs and extended saxophone solo. Kind of at odds with the theme of the lyrics, but really not worth arguing over. I like it, and am glad to have finally gotten a chance to post it up – that chance being the end of the Cameras’ North American tour in support of this year’s Origin: Orphan, which wraps this Saturday night with a hometown show in Toronto at the Opera House.

As stated, Destiny’s Child is no more but Beyonce has done pretty well for herself as a solo artist. The Guardian declared her their artist of the decade and apparently she has one of the best videos of all time. The Winnipeg Free Press, The Gateway, Vue and FFWD have interviews with head Hidden Camera Joel Gibb.

MP3: The Hidden Cameras – “Say My Name”
Video: Destiny’s Child – “Say My Name”

By : Frank Yang at 10:23 am
Category: Chromewaves Radio

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  1. 11/29/09 5:45 pm

     graig says:

    I remember them playing this at the second gig I saw them at (Clinton’s Tavern, December 2001 or perhaps December 2002, the years have gotten away from me)… so they have an even longer history with this

  2. 11/30/09 8:53 am

     Morning Buzz: Gossip, Blur, Matador, Destiny’s Child, Iron and Wine | BUZZGRINDER says:

    […] When bands cover Destiny’s Child, everyone wins. Right? No wait, I’m thinking Wham! […]

  3. 11/30/09 10:33 am

     Kevin says:

    I think prefer Superchunk’s cover.

  4. 11/30/09 10:35 am

     Frank Yang says:

    I kinda do to, and if/when Superchunk ever comes to town you betcher I’ll bust that one out.

  5. 12/30/09 12:47 am

     Every other word is uh huh, yeah okay « It All Started With Carbon Monoxide says:

    […] Say My Name (Destiny’s Child Cover) – Hidden Cameras (via Chromewaves) […]

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