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.
pinball1970 said:
Hornbein said:Devo's R U Experienced
One of the most imaginative vids ever, say I.pinball1970 said:I loved the Jimi Resurrection.
Hornbein said:The original had Tina Turner on backup vocals. Ike forbade her to do that again.
This was on Saturday Night Live. Notice that wouldn't let him say "TV set".
Cover
Among other things, some guy does a faithful imitation of Frank's idiosyncratic guitar style.
Not self obsessed, does not care about image only content, zero "attitude," just technique, style and creativity.Hornbein said:Talented person. Why not more widely known? Just not that ambitious and self-promoting, I guess.
Maybe she's already there.pinball1970 said:She'll go nowhere.
Hornbein said:Orig by Shocking Blue
Cover by Nirvana
jack action said:People who are musicians: In the solo from Nirvana at 2:16, can this solo be written with notes, or is this just improv, getting something different each time?
robphy said:This track has a groove likely inspired by the percussive intro of Van Halen's Mean Street (#773 and #1783).
(2023) Igor Paspalj - "Dirty Fingers" Improvisation (Elevated Jam Tracks)
- - [ see my post on Igor Paspalj - in the Talent Worthy of Wider Recognition thread ]
It seems Evlee (below) is trying to play many of Igor Paspalj's songs.
I like the extra edge that Evlee puts in.
(2025) “Dirty Fingers” Improvisation - Igor Paspalj - Guitar by Evlee. (She is 16 now.)
- from the above recent post, I now know the origin of the piece below from
(2024) part of her perfomance in Music China 2024 （Evlee Live in Shanghai）
- - [ see my post on Evlee - in the Talent Worthy of Wider Recognition thread ]
jack action said:I didn't know who Shocking Blue were and, after a search, I learned that they made the original version of Venus from Bananarama:
And then I learned that even that song was inspired by another one, The Banjo Song:
jack action said:I didn't know who Shocking Blue were and, after a search, I learned that they made the original version of Venus from Bananarama:
And then I learned that even that song was inspired by another one, The Banjo Song:
Apparently, it is!pinball1970 said:Is that Mamma Cass?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cass_Elliot#1962%E2%80%931964:_Early_career said:America's folk music scene was on the rise when Elliot met banjoist and singer Tim Rose and singer John Brown, and the three began performing as the Triumvirate. In 1963, James Hendricks replaced Brown, and the trio was renamed the Big 3. Elliot's first recording with the Big 3 was "Winken, Blinken, and Nod", released by FM Records in 1963. In 1964, the group appeared on an "open mic" night at The Bitter End in Greenwich Village, billed as Cass Elliot and the Big 3, followed onstage by folk singer Jim Fosso and bluegrass banjoist Eric Weissberg.
One of my favourite female vocalists.jack action said:Apparently, it is!
Such a tragedy with some of the great female vocalists.jack action said:Apparently, it is!
robphy said:
robphy said:Aaron Sterling (sterloid) "Back in Black Played Correctly"
- as featured in a discussion of "rhythmic displacement"
Is This Musical Heresy? - Rick Beato