Story's Journal of (mostly) Stuff He Likes

storymilo · 10-13-2009, 12:39 PM

So, for a while I have been wanting to make a journal but didn't have any good ideas, and while I still don't really, I figured I'd take the plunge anyways. Basically this thread will be me talking about all things musical and stuff that I like. I will make recommendations and reviews, and talk about whatever I want to really. And sometimes I will try to provoke some discussions, which brings me to the first post:

Covers

I really love it when musicians cover songs. As long as they do it relatively well, even if it's not as good as the original, I love to see a new take on a song. For this reason, I also love outtakes, different versions of songs by the same artist, collaborations between artists, and samples. Some of my favorite songs have also been covered fantastically by other artists, and I love these versions. So, I'm going to post some of my favorite covers, and I'd love to see some of yours

A couple of my favorites, post yours today!

Bulldog · 10-13-2009, 01:56 PM

Thread approved

Some great covers there, particularly the Bowie version of Across the Universe - his vocals are absolutely phenomenal on it, particularly with the refrain in the last minute or so.

I told myself this morning that I'd go at least the week without mentioning Elvis Costello, but whenever I think of covers that improve on the original, this one just takes the biscuit;

^ It's a Sam and Dave B-side initially, and definitely not one of their better songs in its original format.

Arya Stark · 10-13-2009, 02:20 PM

^_^ Yay for journals. [=[=

FETCHER. · 10-13-2009, 04:54 PM

well in story. i hope this is a good one!
im not atall surprised Bulldog aproves....

storymilo · 10-13-2009, 05:32 PM

Some more favorites of mine, thanks for the feedback guys

It really surprises me how much Tomorrow sounds like The Beatles, in this cover and in all their songs

And, while it may be blasphemy, I actually prefer Redding's cover over the Stones' original, though they are both fantastic. This live version is just ballin.

NumberNineDream · 10-13-2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by storymilo

So, for a while I have been wanting to make a journal but didn't have any good ideas, and while I still don't really, I figured I'd take the plunge anyways. Basically this thread will be me talking about all things musical and stuff that I like. I will make recommendations and reviews, and talk about whatever I want to really. And sometimes I will try to provoke some discussions, which brings me to the first post:

Covers

I really love it when musicians cover songs. As long as they do it relatively well, even if it's not as good as the original, I love to see a new take on a song. For this reason, I also love outtakes, different versions of songs by the same artist, collaborations between artists, and samples. Some of my favorite songs have also been covered fantastically by other artists, and I love these versions. So, I'm going to post some of my favorite covers, and I'd love to see some of yours

A couple of my favorites, post yours today!

That's another thing we have in common

Anyway, a song that I really loved as a cover. It always get me jumping. I didn't feel I could ever listen to that more than cliché song. However, I can listen to this one infinitely.

storymilo · 10-14-2009, 01:45 PM

Figured I'd post a couple more of my favorites before the next post, which will be coming soon

Some instrumental ones here, basically Rodrigo y Gabriela are a Spanish-speaking guitar duo who do some great instrumental work, they've also covered Stairway to Heaven which is fantastic as well. I especially like Gabriela's technique of slapping the guitar.

And Chris O'Riley is an amazing piano player who actually has an entire album of just covering Radiohead songs. It's really great and I think an interesting take, and if anyone want's a link to it just ask

Mojo · 10-14-2009, 06:36 PM

JEFF BUCKLEY - HALLELUJAH but then again i don't really like the original to begin with.

STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN - LITTLE WING is a cover-ish of the Hendrix original. Does this still count?

JIMI HENDRIX - JOHNNY B GOODE

loveissucide · 10-14-2009, 07:05 PM

[youtube]E-P2qL3qkzk[YOUTUBE]
This takes a lot of beating for best cover ever.

Antonio · 10-15-2009, 02:44 AM

i cannot think of covers without this song

10-13-2009, 12:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
storymilo Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,845	Story's Journal of (mostly) Stuff He Likes So, for a while I have been wanting to make a journal but didn't have any good ideas, and while I still don't really, I figured I'd take the plunge anyways. Basically this thread will be me talking about all things musical and stuff that I like. I will make recommendations and reviews, and talk about whatever I want to really. And sometimes I will try to provoke some discussions, which brings me to the first post: Covers I really love it when musicians cover songs. As long as they do it relatively well, even if it's not as good as the original, I love to see a new take on a song. For this reason, I also love outtakes, different versions of songs by the same artist, collaborations between artists, and samples. Some of my favorite songs have also been covered fantastically by other artists, and I love these versions. So, I'm going to post some of my favorite covers, and I'd love to see some of yours A couple of my favorites, post yours today!

10-14-2009, 06:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	JEFF BUCKLEY - HALLELUJAH but then again i don't really like the original to begin with. STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN - LITTLE WING is a cover-ish of the Hendrix original. Does this still count? JIMI HENDRIX - JOHNNY B GOODE __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

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loveissucide Himself Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leuven ,Belgium, via Ireland Posts: 1,325	[youtube]E-P2qL3qkzk[YOUTUBE] This takes a lot of beating for best cover ever. __________________ www.last.fm/user/p-mccusker http://www.mixcloud.com/pmccusker www.valjester.wordpress.com

10-13-2009, 01:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	Thread approved Some great covers there, particularly the Bowie version of Across the Universe - his vocals are absolutely phenomenal on it, particularly with the refrain in the last minute or so. I told myself this morning that I'd go at least the week without mentioning Elvis Costello, but whenever I think of covers that improve on the original, this one just takes the biscuit; ^ It's a Sam and Dave B-side initially, and definitely not one of their better songs in its original format.

10-13-2009, 05:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
storymilo Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,845	Some more favorites of mine, thanks for the feedback guys It really surprises me how much Tomorrow sounds like The Beatles, in this cover and in all their songs And, while it may be blasphemy, I actually prefer Redding's cover over the Stones' original, though they are both fantastic. This live version is just ballin.

10-14-2009, 01:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
storymilo Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,845	Figured I'd post a couple more of my favorites before the next post, which will be coming soon Some instrumental ones here, basically Rodrigo y Gabriela are a Spanish-speaking guitar duo who do some great instrumental work, they've also covered Stairway to Heaven which is fantastic as well. I especially like Gabriela's technique of slapping the guitar. And Chris O'Riley is an amazing piano player who actually has an entire album of just covering Radiohead songs. It's really great and I think an interesting take, and if anyone want's a link to it just ask