Rock covers. When the cover was better. - Page 6

The Old Mixer · August 18 2008, 12:26 PM

It's slower and you can actually distinguish the lyrics, but how could the Nirvana version be anything but definitive? They were bringing a whole new genre of music to the forefront with that song.

Pingfah · August 18 2008, 12:29 PM

The Flaming Lips do a great Bohemian Rhapsody, but it is not better than the original.

ITL · August 18 2008, 01:12 PM

Pingfah wrote:

The Flaming Lips do a great Bohemian Rhapsody, but it is not better than the original.

I recall The Flaming Lips covering a Kylie song on a TV show, once. They turned it into a rare old slice of weirdness. Hehehehe.

And on the same show, Elbow covered a Sabbath song - I don't remember which song it was (The Wizard, maybe? ...I dunno), but they did an incredible job.

Outpost4 · August 18 2008, 01:29 PM

Pingfah wrote:

The Flaming Lips do a great Bohemian Rhapsody, but it is not better than the original.

The problem with The Flaming Lips is that they aren't that good musicians. It's a hell of a stage show - I've seen them live. But their musicianship is average.

Pingfah · August 18 2008, 02:04 PM

I agree, but I wouldn't call it a problem as such. They play to their strengths and they make up for it in other areas. If they were a thrash metal band it would be more of a concern

Pingfah · August 18 2008, 02:06 PM

ITL, Elbow are a great band!

Double posting issues

Meant this to be an edit...

ITL · August 18 2008, 02:41 PM

Pingfah wrote:

ITL, Elbow are a great band!

Double posting issues

Meant this to be an edit...

Even though I only saw it on TV, Elbow playing Grace Under Pressure at Glastonbury a few years back was.....awesome.

And they were pretty damn good this year, as well (Again, only saw it on TV).

And Guy's radio show is great. A truly nice guy and excellent musician.

Shaytan · August 18 2008, 03:34 PM

Neeka Keet wrote:

Hard-Fi's version of Britney Spear's Toxic is way better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW8s4hbIeY4

This song seems to have some covers. I like the Marillion version a lot.

number6 wrote:

Johnny Cash- Hurt
Tori Amos- Smells Like Teen Spirit

She spoiled the song. Really.

mrcoaster · August 18 2008, 03:38 PM

KISS' "God Gave Rock And Roll To You II" is a big improvement on Argent's original song.

JonathonWally · August 18 2008, 03:55 PM

mrcoaster wrote:

KISS' "God Gave Rock And Roll To You II" is a big improvement on Argent's original song.

You mean it wasn't a Bill and Ted original?

Outpost4 · August 18 2008, 03:57 PM

mrcoaster, somehow I always knew you'd be a member of the Kiss Army.

And you're right.

ElimParra · August 18 2008, 04:19 PM

ITL wrote:

Pingfah wrote:

The Flaming Lips do a great Bohemian Rhapsody, but it is not better than the original.

I recall The Flaming Lips covering a Kylie song on a TV show, once. They turned it into a rare old slice of weirdness. Hehehehe.

Can't Get You Out Of My Head (googled it as it's 1.15am). Their version of Karma Police was no where near as good as the Radiohead version.

Interesting with Radiohead, most cover versions suck - but Gnarls Barkley's version of Reckoner would be one of the few Radiohead songs which can match the original version.

Pingfah · August 18 2008, 04:36 PM

^ In my circle of musician friends it is an unspoken rule that we never cover Radiohead tracks, chances of doing them justice are slim at best.

Ben Sisko3 · August 18 2008, 05:33 PM

number6 wrote:

Johnny Cash- Hurt

Yes.

The Byrds- Mr. Tambourine Man

You're a goddamn liar. I think that version omits all the best verses. Plus, it's lame.

Goliath · August 18 2008, 05:48 PM

number6 wrote:

Johnny Cash- Hurt

Damn it!

I was going to mention that one.

August 18 2008, 12:26 PM	#76
The Old Mixer Vice Admiral Location: Connecticut	Re: Rock covers. When the cover was better. It's slower and you can actually distinguish the lyrics, but how could the Nirvana version be anything but definitive? They were bringing a whole new genre of music to the forefront with that song.

August 18 2008, 12:29 PM	#77
Pingfah Admiral Location: Cornwall	Re: Rock covers. When the cover was better. The Flaming Lips do a great Bohemian Rhapsody, but it is not better than the original. __________________ I won't be a rock star. I will be a legend. Freddie Mercury

August 18 2008, 02:04 PM	#80
Pingfah Admiral Location: Cornwall	Re: Rock covers. When the cover was better. I agree, but I wouldn't call it a problem as such. They play to their strengths and they make up for it in other areas. If they were a thrash metal band it would be more of a concern __________________ I won't be a rock star. I will be a legend. Freddie Mercury

August 18 2008, 02:06 PM	#81
Pingfah Admiral Location: Cornwall	Re: Rock covers. When the cover was better. ITL, Elbow are a great band! Double posting issues Meant this to be an edit... __________________ I won't be a rock star. I will be a legend. Freddie Mercury

August 18 2008, 03:38 PM	#84
mrcoaster Fleet Admiral Location: not here	Re: Rock covers. When the cover was better. KISS' "God Gave Rock And Roll To You II" is a big improvement on Argent's original song. __________________ If you cheat and fail, you're a cheater. If you cheat and win...you're savvy. - Eric Cartman

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August 18 2008, 03:57 PM	#86
Outpost4 Vice Admiral Location: Upper Mississippi River	Re: Rock covers. When the cover was better. mrcoaster, somehow I always knew you'd be a member of the Kiss Army. And you're right. __________________ I love you.

August 18 2008, 04:36 PM	#88
Pingfah Admiral Location: Cornwall	Re: Rock covers. When the cover was better. ^ In my circle of musician friends it is an unspoken rule that we never cover Radiohead tracks, chances of doing them justice are slim at best. __________________ I won't be a rock star. I will be a legend. Freddie Mercury