Have you ever wondered what hip hop would sound like if played by Mozart? Then it's about time you get acquainted with one of YouTube's greatest musical sensations, David Sides. With hundreds of thousands of official fans, Sides is the #8 Most Subscribed Musician on YouTube. He was also the Most-Watched Artist of '08. Once he gained this steady internet fan base, Sides was able to release his albums "The Collection-Volume I" and "II" on iTunes. A self-taught pianist, Sides is lauded for his uncanny ability to translate today's music into classical masterpieces. His smooth renditions of tunes by popular artists like Kanye West exude a power and emotion that surpass the originals'. Just look what he did with T-Pain's seemingly shallow hit "Buy U A Drank":D-Sides's genius is especially apparent through his cover of Chris Brown's "Kiss Kiss", which sticks close to the original melody, but gives it a kind of dark, unexpected, and powerful feel. The excitement and yearning that underscores Bobby Valentino's song "Anonymous" is amplified by Sides' cover, as though the song was destined to be played on piano. Short on time? Check out "Make it Rain" to easily understand and get a taste of Sides' work. Not into hip hop? Sides also covers alternative songs like Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" and OneRepublic's "Apologize", which was his first big hit. To get the full effect, listen to the original songs first, and then play Sides' unique versions.
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