Serious question on 'Tribute Bands'

[TyBo]

In my mind all classical symphonic music is done by cover bands, plus, they don't even use the same type of non-standardized instruments that were available at the time.

Actually, there are "Early Music" orchestras that use period correct (to the extent possible) instruments. I've heard some of this stuff that sounds pretty darn good.

Playing classical music could be called playing "covers", in a way, though they're not really covering popular recordings in the way that pop music cover bands do. I said earlier that Sinatra could be considered a "cover" artist in a similar sense, as he didn't write original music himself, and often sang songs that were already published and (often) popular. But I don't think most people would put him in that category, nor would I. He was a masterful interpreter of popular songs. Along those lines, there's also often a certain amount of interpretation in playing classical music.

I think that for most people, a "cover" band would be one that tries to recreate the sound of original popular recordings (as opposed to focusing on individual interpretation). Which is a real skill in itself, and one that I don't possess in any major way. I tend to be more "interpretive", and I like it that way, but ... it's all good. I really like hearing a good tribute or cover band, personally, even if it's not my own bag.

 

[zontar]

An honest question--if it is a Beatles Tribute BAnd--should the bass player be left-handed?
Should they not play songs the Beatles never played live? (Such as the songs they recorded after their last actual concert --with the possible exception of songs played at the rooftop concert seen in Let it Be?

just wondering what people think...

 

[Ross W. Lovell]

An honest question--if it is a Beatles Tribute BAnd--should the bass player be left-handed?
Should they not play songs the Beatles never played live? (Such as the songs they recorded after their last actual concert --with the possible exception of songs played at the rooftop concert seen in Let it Be?

just wondering what people think...

Actually, there are "Early Music" orchestras that use period correct (to the extent possible) instruments. I've heard some of this stuff that sounds pretty darn good.

Playing classical music could be called playing "covers", in a way, though they're not really covering popular recordings in the way that pop music cover bands do. I said earlier that Sinatra could be considered a "cover" artist in a similar sense, as he didn't write original music himself, and often sang songs that were already published and (often) popular. But I don't think most people would put him in that category, nor would I. He was a masterful interpreter of popular songs. Along those lines, there's also often a certain amount of interpretation in playing classical music.

I think that for most people, a "cover" band would be one that tries to recreate the sound of original popular recordings (as opposed to focusing on individual interpretation). Which is a real skill in itself, and one that I don't possess in any major way. I tend to be more "interpretive", and I like it that way, but ... it's all good. I really like hearing a good tribute or cover band, personally, even if it's not my own bag.

I too, have heard period equipped instrument orchestras, love them.

Agree with the Sinatra statement, he and Riddle were masterful.

Orchestras do not seem to want to step out of bounds of the original version, whatever that may be as recorded versions did not exist, though they can look at scores that conductors have marked up.

Someone here, Nerve possibly, made reference to a conversation had with a classical player. They were discussing various aspects of the music and the player was asked if they wrote any classically themed pieces. The player apparently said no and seemed to think that idea was ludicrous in this case?!!?

Classical music has all but died. Rarely is any new music featured nor are the pieces being played have any depth considering the size of the catalog. The Public's knowledge is driving a playlist not unlike format radio.

The fact that there is nobody out there introducing new pieces along with old ones rarely played is disheartening and does not bode well for the genre.


With regards to playing left handed, I'd rather hear a well played authentic rendering of a Beatle's song than see it. Visuals take a back seat. I don't care if it's 4 black Asian hermaphrodiic little people playing the piece.

Not sure where I sit on the fake accent but as you don't hear that while singing, I believe.

Song selection........anything from the catalog and even some newer tunes that were not covered by the Four would amuse me played well.

 

[fhm555]

blackjacketsymphony

 

[Honch]

And then you have these "back-handed" and awkwards tribute acts. But they're very rare.

Anyone remembers Camper van Beethovens "tribute" to Fleetwood Macs posh produced double album "Tusk" ?

They rerecorded it all, song for song, and put out an album of it. After you listen to that, you might wonder how much "tribute" it really was, because it wasn't about copying the notes and tones verbatim, exactly...

 

[gazzatriumph]

Pretty easy to see why.



Fun entertainment, great beat, great familiar music, beautiful long legged girls with dulcet tones stepping high.

Carrying on with the legacy of one of the original glam acts.

I likee.

They played for the Army (British) when I was in Kosovo, everyone had a brilliant night they were very good, and while on guard duty during the day had a tinker on the drums. I got a kiss from the blond female one too.