Microsoft Songsmith Helps You Butcher Good Music Jan 26, 20093:25 PST

In case you are not familiar with Microsoft Songsmith, the innovative folks over there came up with an ingenious piece of software. It automatically harmonizes the background music with your singing. When I say “harmonize”, I mean it improves the sound of music the way toothpaste improves the taste of orange juice.

People all over the internets have been capitalizing on Songsmith’s musical functions by showcasing its best work–from Radiohead to Metallica. This is the perfect gift for deaf people who want to entertain their neighbors, or any karaoke freaks who aren’t bad enough to destroy a song by themselves.

I eagerly await the Songsmith renditions of Loving You, Never Gonna Give You Up (Not a Rick Roll, I swear!), and I Wanna Sex You Up. Have a taste of Billy Idol’s White Wedding:

And get down with a little Marvin Gaye:

More (including a horrendous remix of Biggie) via Geek Pad Show and Best Week Ever.