Cover songs

Artorium · 07-03-2007, 10:22 PM

Often we pass off covers as just a crap copy of the orginal, but have you a cover you felt was better than the original?
i mean look at Hendrix's All along the watch tower.....orignaly by bob Dylan and just becasue he covered in a more prominant style than dylan did everyone thinks its his song.
i feel also that alot of the times die hard fans of cirtain bands will dissmiss covers, when actualy you have to view the cover as a whole new song...if done in a differnt style.
for instance, my Friend loves Metalica a band im not so into myself although i admit they are musicaly talented.
i got this new album by Rodrigo y Gabriela that has the song by Metalica called ''Orion'' on it. i was like wow, i though it was amazing and much better than the original.
my friend wouldnt give it a chance....sadly.
so what do you think?

The Man · 07-03-2007, 10:36 PM

Emperor's cover of Bathory's "A Fine Day to Die" arguably improves upon perfection.

The Dude · 07-03-2007, 10:42 PM

I forget the name of the song itself. I think it's like "I love you." that was originally done by The Cure that 311 did a decent job with.

Jenova · 07-03-2007, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dude

I forget the name of the song itself. I think it's like "I love you." that was originally done by The Cure that 311 did a decent job with.

DECENT, yes. But not as good as the original.

My favorite cover of a different band's song would be THE ALFEE's cover of "Take It Easy" by The Eagles. I love the original song, but it's a great cover.

Artorium · 07-03-2007, 11:09 PM

The song that Nirvana did called 'Heart Shaped box' was covered by Evanescence very well and i felt the sound as a whole was alot better when Amy sang it etc.

Lady Rinoa · 07-24-2007, 08:54 PM

Interesting. The song Thoughtless by Korn was covered by Evy and they actually sounded so frikkin amazing at it. Many loved that version better than the original, so ya I know what you mean.

Goatboy · 07-24-2007, 11:01 PM

The Kinks' Alcohol as covered by the Murder City Devils.

Jenova · 07-24-2007, 11:17 PM

I think Manson's cover of Depeche Mode's Personal Jesus was better than the original. It sounded cooler.

The Man · 07-30-2007, 12:36 PM

I liked Johnny Cash's cover of that. Also his cover of Hurt was amazing.

Goatboy · 08-01-2007, 01:52 AM

The Murder City Devils cover of My Little Red Book by Love

07-03-2007, 10:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Artorium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 22 Posts: 94 Rep Power: 4	Cover songs Often we pass off covers as just a crap copy of the orginal, but have you a cover you felt was better than the original? i mean look at Hendrix's All along the watch tower.....orignaly by bob Dylan and just becasue he covered in a more prominant style than dylan did everyone thinks its his song. i feel also that alot of the times die hard fans of cirtain bands will dissmiss covers, when actualy you have to view the cover as a whole new song...if done in a differnt style. for instance, my Friend loves Metalica a band im not so into myself although i admit they are musicaly talented. i got this new album by Rodrigo y Gabriela that has the song by Metalica called ''Orion'' on it. i was like wow, i though it was amazing and much better than the original. my friend wouldnt give it a chance....sadly. so what do you think? __________________

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The Dude I <3 Jak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scranton. Where the Office is filmed Age: 22 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 8	I forget the name of the song itself. I think it's like "I love you." that was originally done by The Cure that 311 did a decent job with. __________________ FFOF Got a question or want to tell us why we suck? Click Here!

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Artorium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 22 Posts: 94 Rep Power: 4	The song that Nirvana did called 'Heart Shaped box' was covered by Evanescence very well and i felt the sound as a whole was alot better when Amy sang it etc. __________________

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