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What are some songs that were originally made famous by one artist then done by another that you like just as much if not more than the original? Tool's version of Led Zeppelin's No Quarter is great.
Here's a live video as well
Here's a live video as well
Molerats covered by Stoned Jesus original by Vagiant (now Fudger I think)
They did such a great job seeing the artistic promise buried under Vagiant's rather... sophomoric original take. I suppose that's a fair way to state it. I feel Vagiant/Fudger showed that their artistry is there, but it took something Stoned Jesus had to offer, be it technical ability or more musical maturity, to make this song the incredible masterpiece of a hidden track it is on their "Harvest" album.
Money for Nothing covered by Dinosaur Pile-Up original by Dire Straits
Dire Straits falls into the category of classic rock which was probably brilliant raw, but became so over-produced it lost all the soul it should have had. Dinosaur Pile-Up stripped it back down (being a three-piece will do that) and put the grit back on it. And no more campy '80s synth sounds.
Careless Whisper covered by Seether original by George Michael / Wham!
There really isn't any explanation necessary here. Seether took another "meh" pop song and turned it into a surprisingly awesome and emotional piece. Shaun Morgan is certainly king of emotive singing.
When the Levee Breaks covered by A Perfect Circle original by Led Zeppelin
I heard this version first and perhaps that's why, but I can't help but feel Zeppelin is doing it wrong when I hear their version. Everything Maynard touches seems to turn to gold though. The song is so beautifully ambient with bass and piano being the two prominent instruments over which ghostly, ephemeral vocals from Maynard are lain.
Imagine covered by A Perfect Circle original by John Lennon
John Lennon's original almost goes too far the way of stripped down. Brilliantly written piece, but I think it sounds more complete to carry its weight with A Perfect Circle's less melancholic and almost more threatening/cautionary version.
They did such a great job seeing the artistic promise buried under Vagiant's rather... sophomoric original take. I suppose that's a fair way to state it. I feel Vagiant/Fudger showed that their artistry is there, but it took something Stoned Jesus had to offer, be it technical ability or more musical maturity, to make this song the incredible masterpiece of a hidden track it is on their "Harvest" album.
Money for Nothing covered by Dinosaur Pile-Up original by Dire Straits
Dire Straits falls into the category of classic rock which was probably brilliant raw, but became so over-produced it lost all the soul it should have had. Dinosaur Pile-Up stripped it back down (being a three-piece will do that) and put the grit back on it. And no more campy '80s synth sounds.
Careless Whisper covered by Seether original by George Michael / Wham!
There really isn't any explanation necessary here. Seether took another "meh" pop song and turned it into a surprisingly awesome and emotional piece. Shaun Morgan is certainly king of emotive singing.
When the Levee Breaks covered by A Perfect Circle original by Led Zeppelin
I heard this version first and perhaps that's why, but I can't help but feel Zeppelin is doing it wrong when I hear their version. Everything Maynard touches seems to turn to gold though. The song is so beautifully ambient with bass and piano being the two prominent instruments over which ghostly, ephemeral vocals from Maynard are lain.
Imagine covered by A Perfect Circle original by John Lennon
John Lennon's original almost goes too far the way of stripped down. Brilliantly written piece, but I think it sounds more complete to carry its weight with A Perfect Circle's less melancholic and almost more threatening/cautionary version.
The most recent one I've heard:
Heroes - King Crimson
A handful of some of my favourite covers:
Don't think we could ever be friends - Dusty Springfield
Hybrid moments - blink 182
Surfin' Bird - The Ramones
Time after time - Miles Davis
Jean Pierre - Marcus Miller
Accentuate the postive - Paul McCartney
Not in love - Crystal Castles & Robert Smith
Dancing in the street - Van Halen
Down on the farm - GN'R
Second that emotion - Japan
Under my thumb - Streetheart
Lovers in a dangerous time - The Killers
Bitch better have my money - The Maine
1989 - Ryan Adams
Heroes - King Crimson
A handful of some of my favourite covers:
Don't think we could ever be friends - Dusty Springfield
Hybrid moments - blink 182
Surfin' Bird - The Ramones
Time after time - Miles Davis
Jean Pierre - Marcus Miller
Accentuate the postive - Paul McCartney
Not in love - Crystal Castles & Robert Smith
Dancing in the street - Van Halen
Down on the farm - GN'R
Second that emotion - Japan
Under my thumb - Streetheart
Lovers in a dangerous time - The Killers
Bitch better have my money - The Maine
1989 - Ryan Adams
Check out Paul D'armour's Stingray too btw. I wonder why he plays a ray live when he recorded on a Ric 4001 and an Ovation Magnum.
Also, Maynard definitely squats down and runs in a circle while still nailing that scream. He's such a ridiculous vocalist.
Also, Maynard definitely squats down and runs in a circle while still nailing that scream. He's such a ridiculous vocalist.
Listening to the starting point of Dylan's All Along The Watchtower and then to Hendrix's cover...Jimi set the bar for what covering should be.
Simon and Garfunkel's Sound of silence by Disturbed. His voice blows me away. This one from Conan O'brien's show is even better than the studio version IMHO.
This has become such a de facto standard, that some "younger" players don't even seem to know the Orbison version exists!
