new album underway - a cover?

[Peter Squire]

Hi folks.

My band is currently preparing for our first "real" album. we have a bunch of solid songs that we've written, but we are also really keen to include a cover of one of our favourite songs.

Its an album track by a fairly underground Aussie band, but we have always played it live and the audience love it.

Do you think that its a good idea to include a cover song on a mainly original album?

Thoughts?

[BassGod]

Originally Posted by southpaw1

Hi folks.

My band is currently preparing for our first "real" album. we have a bunch of solid songs that we've written, but we are also really keen to include a cover of one of our favourite songs.

Its an album track by a fairly underground Aussie band, but we have always played it live and the audience love it.

Do you think that its a good idea to include a cover song on a mainly original album?

Thoughts?

I can't really help with your question, but I was thinking about this myself... To put a cover on an album, do you need some sort of legal permission from the artist?

Graeme

[Matt Till]

Yeah, as long as the cover doesn't clash with your style. I'd say go for it... if you can get the rights.

[Adam Barkley]

If you can make the song "yours" and you have the bankroll for the royalties; I say do it.

Especially, if it is wierd and differs from your band's normal sound.

Like if STGM did a Tom Waits cover. I think I'd be content to die afterwards. Or if Horse the Band played a Police song.

[DiG]

I say go for it, as long as it suits your style AND people will know its a cover, its annoying hearing a song then finding out later it is a cover from some other band youve never heard of

[Matt Till]

Yeah, print the credits really big next to the song, don't hide it under piles of thanks and special thanks.