Original Cover

• 2013-05-02 0 notes

  Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime

  The Korgis (1980)

  vs.

  The Field (2009)

  There’s something about this cover by The Field that is really attractive and mysterious. They’ve managed to keep the original moody, sultry vibe of the Korgis original, but make it even sultrier. There’s something in the Korgis’ version that seems a bit too earnest, probably a reflection of the times, of coming out of the 70s with an eagerness and honestly that you can hear in James Warren’s voice. The Field, on the other hand, is likewise a reflection of our modern times - jaded, blase`, depressed even. I’m leaning towards The Field’s version, but that may be because I myself am a bit jaded and earnestness has never sat well with me.

  It bears mentioning that the song has been covered numerous times, including Italian cheez-master Zucchero feat. Vanessa Carlton (http://youtu.be/45zGdzcAklc), a remix by NRG (http://youtu.be/-NxBBep-0qc), and possibly the absolute best of them all, the saddest and most honest, a cover by Beck for Michel Gondry’s film, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind:

• 2013-03-19 0 notes

  Dear Prudence

  Guestblogger, Trollcole:

  Introduction: I have very strong opinions about cover songs. Acoustic covers are typically a no-no for me. Any musician who is moved by an original can, and often does, attempt to express their emotions by picking up an acoustic guitar, slowing the tempo down, closing their eyes, and singing in a singer-songwriter way that usually ends up being terribly banal.

  What makes me love cover songs is personality. You already know what music inspires you, but what will you do to inspire others? Start by asking yourself who are you as a musician? Once you have an idea, express that part while covering someone else’s work. Create an original of the original. Maybe you’ll inspire others and make them think your version is better? At the very least you’ll have something to be proud of – a more sincere expression of your artistry mixed with paying tribute to the songs that moved you. You’re not generic; don’t let your covers be generic either.

  Dear Prudence

  Beatles (1968)
  

  vs.

  Siouxsie and the Banshees (1983)
  

  I am biased; I knew the S&TB version first, which usually is the preferred version. However, the more I listen to the original, the more I get it. I still say S&TB. It’s so very Siouxsie while maintaining the integrity of the original. Very well done. P.S. Did you see Robert Smith?

  History - John Lennon’s inspiration in writing Dear Prudence is interesting. Mia Farrow’s sister, Prudence, was meditating “wrong”. She made meditation a competition, but only against herself. She became a recluse and John wrote the song to bring her back out to appreciate the world. Ironic isn’t it? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear_Prudence

• 2013-01-15 39 notes

  

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• 2012-10-17 0 notes

  Crystallized

  The XX
  

  vs.

  Massive Attack & Warpaint & Mark Lanegan
  

  NO CONTEST. XX all the way. I’m very disappointed with Massive Attack on this one.

• 2012-08-28 1 note

  Higher Ground

  Stevie Wonder (1973)

  vs

  Red Hot Chili Peppers (1989)

  Props to the Chili Peppers for doin their thing and stayin true to their style with this cover, but Stevie Wonder still has the best version, with the Moog basslines and all.

  (Ike & Tina Turner, Eric Clapton and Michael McDonald have all covered the track as well)

• 0 notes

  American Woman

  The Guess Who (1970)

  vs

  Lenny Kravitz (1999)

  The Guess Who. Don’t even get me started on Lenny Kravitz.

  (Check out the Butthole Surfers version here)