Comparing covers to the original (country, dance, metal, rock)

nonsubmissivewife · 04-29-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Predator

I think that for the most part, Metallica did an awesome job covering these songs. Most were done justice, but, some are crap.
I don't expect anyone to watch every video, but it might be worth your time to listen to a few of them.

I hope at least one member of Music Banter (besides me) enjoys the effort I put into this. Thanks

Wow...I really do appreciate the effort you put into this! I only listened to "Am I Evil" and "Breadfan", since those are two of my faves. Metallica did a great job on both covers, thought I must say I really liked Diamond Head's version of "Am I Evil". I could take or leave the original version of "Breadfan" though. Thanks for posting those!

Whatsitoosit · 05-06-2008, 09:35 AM

"Live and let die" by GNR is the best cover I've ever heard and I prefer it to the original by Wings.
Why? because GNR made the song feel like it should sound... the subject matter is very cold/harsh, I just felt Wings didn't convey that message of "screw everybody else, worry about yourself" as well as GNR did.

My second fav is "Nobody does it better" played live by Radio head, I do like the original by Carly Simon but the Radio Head one is very well done and gives it some well needed balls. I liked the arrangement done by Radio Head, it makes me want to listen to the original again without feeling the original was better... they kind of stand up as good versions on their own.

Other then that I generally feel covers fall short of the original and rather just listen to the original.

ComingUpRoses · 05-11-2008, 01:34 PM

The Beatles -Across The Universe

Rufus Wainwright's version

Fiona Apple's

I actually like both of these covers, mainly because neither of them screwed with the song dynamics very much. I like Fiona's version better, Wainwright seems a little bored in his.

jibber · 05-11-2008, 09:13 PM

Paint it black: original

The Unseen:

****. they tried to do what ALOT of other bands have done before them, in their whiny annoying screamy style, and it's ****.

Judas Priest:

not exactly to my taste, and I most certainly like the original better. But of all the covers, this one is up there with some of the best that have actually been able to mould the song into one of their own. Definitely in keeping with their style, so even though I'm not a huge fan, I like it because they were able to make a good song without butchering the original by doing a strict copy.

if anyone can find a copy of duran duran's cover, post it up. it's amusing.

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05-06-2008, 09:35 AM
Whatsitoosit Bringer of Carrots Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 268	"Live and let die" by GNR is the best cover I've ever heard and I prefer it to the original by Wings. Why? because GNR made the song feel like it should sound... the subject matter is very cold/harsh, I just felt Wings didn't convey that message of "screw everybody else, worry about yourself" as well as GNR did. My second fav is "Nobody does it better" played live by Radio head, I do like the original by Carly Simon but the Radio Head one is very well done and gives it some well needed balls. I liked the arrangement done by Radio Head, it makes me want to listen to the original again without feeling the original was better... they kind of stand up as good versions on their own. Other then that I generally feel covers fall short of the original and rather just listen to the original. Last edited by Whatsitoosit : 05-06-2008 at 09:54 AM.

05-11-2008, 01:34 PM
ComingUpRoses Excellence Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana. Posts: 467	The Beatles -Across The Universe Rufus Wainwright's version Fiona Apple's I actually like both of these covers, mainly because neither of them screwed with the song dynamics very much. I like Fiona's version better, Wainwright seems a little bored in his. __________________ Dead kids don't get photographed. God bless our dead marines.

05-11-2008, 09:13 PM
jibber Freeskier Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 1,322	Paint it black: original The Unseen: **. they tried to do what ALOT of other bands have done before them, in their whiny annoying screamy style, and it's **. Judas Priest: not exactly to my taste, and I most certainly like the original better. But of all the covers, this one is up there with some of the best that have actually been able to mould the song into one of their own. Definitely in keeping with their style, so even though I'm not a huge fan, I like it because they were able to make a good song without butchering the original by doing a strict copy. if anyone can find a copy of duran duran's cover, post it up. it's amusing. __________________ What you've done becomes the judge of what you're going to do -- especially in other people's minds. When you're traveling, you are what you are right there and then. People don't have your past to hold against you. No yesterdays on the road. William Least Heat Moon, Blue Highways Your toughest competitor lives in your head. Some days his name is fear, or pain, or gravity. Stomp his ass. HOOKED ON THE WHITE POWDER