This discussion centers on the comparative analysis of cover songs versus their original versions, highlighting specific examples such as Johnny Cash's cover of "Hurt" and Jimi Hendrix's rendition of "All Along the Watchtower." Participants argue that the quality of a cover is subjective, often depending on personal taste and the context in which the songs are experienced. Notable mentions include The Residents' cover of "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" and the contrasting styles of Simon & Garfunkel versus Disturbed. The conversation emphasizes the importance of interpretation and arrangement in determining whether a cover enhances or detracts from the original work.
PREREQUISITESMusic enthusiasts, critics, and artists interested in the dynamics of cover songs versus originals, as well as anyone exploring the subjective nature of musical interpretation and performance.
Frabjous said:When I go non-canonical, I listen to this Deep Purple Version.
Hornbein said:Jaco Pastorius' Teen Town on a harpiji that is triggering virtual instruments.
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And Your Bird Can Singpinball1970 said:No idea on tuning, she's obviously done this to stick the tune in which she is very skilled at.
When I saw the capo I thought she might sing!
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It's sort of like going to a speakeasy during Prohibition. You gotta know the right places. Heh heh.pinball1970 said:that's why I love you tube. For music you cannot beat it.
Hornbein said:It's sort of like going to a speakeasy during Prohibition. You gotta know the right places. Heh heh.
Here's another good one. These men have mastered the falsetto. Also you can see the damper that the bass player uses. Fender basses all used to come with a foam rubber damper in the bridge cover to get a more of a string bass style of attack. In the 1960's bass players almost all removed the bridge and pickup covers and threw them away so eventually Fender gave up and stopped supplying them. Nowadays some damp with their palm, but that's too uncomfortable for me.
Rickenbacker basses have or maybe had a hinged damper that can be enabled and disabled, but I've never heard anyone use them except maybe Paul McCartney. Everybody else wants to be Chris Squire.
Here's another good one. That guitar part sounds a lot better on the real thing.
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OK, you asked for it.pinball1970 said:I liked her voice, harmonies but you cannot just stop before the solo!
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jack action said:I love Holly Cole. Her voice just melts my heart every time. She made a lot of covers, here are a few of my favorites:
Original (I want you):
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Original (Calling you):
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Original (If I were a bell):
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Original (Jersey girl):
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Original (Falling down):
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Original (The Tennesee Waltz):
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