Musical genius comes in many forms, both the sublime and the ridiculous. Sometimes, maybe once in a generation we’re lucky enough to witness an artist who can straddle this divide. One such artist is Arturino Talamonti.

A man possessed of a truly unique voice, a man able to breathe life into the cold sterile works of lesser talents, a real man with real feelings, Arturino Talamonti is almost certainly a man.

Here for your pleasure are two britpop standards given the Talamonti treatment, quite simply unforgettable, the final section of his Manics cover possibly the most emotional piece of music you’ll have ever heard.

For more classic Talamonti interpretations including his tear inducing version of ‘Without You’ head to his MySpace page now.

Download: Arturino Talamonti – If You Tolerate This…

Download: Arturino Talamonti – Trash