You may have already heard about the partnership between the music of the hit Broadway musical Hamilton and Weird Al Yankovic. Now, Weird Al has been hired by Portugal. The Man for some interesting remixes. Through a recent press release, Portugal. The Man has announced that they have hired the skills of longtime musician Weird Al Yankovic for their singles “Feel it Still” and “Live in the Moment”. Check them out below!
Portugal. The Man is a Portland, Oregon based band that consists of the members John Baldwin Gourley. Zach Carothers, Kyle O’Quin, Jason Sechrist, and Eric Howk. They have since been globally acclaimed (in a positive light, of course) and have been working hard ever since their fruition.
The band will play Coachella Festival before they head out on their world-wide summer tour. You can purchase tickets here. Listen to “Live in the Moment” here and “Feel it Still” here.
Weird Al Yankovic is known for his humorous take on music and his use of accordion since his first airing of music in 1976. Since his start he has sold a cumulative total of 12 million albums, recorded over 150 original and parody songs, and, lastly, has performed over 1,000 live shows. HIs hard work has earned him four Grammy awards and eleven nominations, four gold records, and six platinum records. His latest album is titled Mandatory Fun (2014) and he is currently on a tour called The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour. You can purchase tickets here.
Photo Credit: Kalyn Oyer
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