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In these 'X Factor' times there's an increasing tendency for people to release second rate clones of classic tracks.
However there are a few people who manage to make something new and interesting from the original, which for me is the only point in doing a cover.
Let me start on a light hearted note with Señor Coconut and his Orchestra performing their re-interpretation of SMOKE ON THE WATER
I saw them play this at a festival and was nearly physically sick with laughter...
I have a load of his stuff, check out the Rather Interesting record label
Atom Heart (Uwe Schmidt) at his best & most unconventional ;)
I have the Kraftwerk album too which is most entertaining...Quote:
Originally Posted by Reid Malenfant
Same here :)
One of my favourite odd covers is of LL Cool J's 'I Need Love' - remodelled by Necro as 'I Need Drugs'; it's better than the original to be honest!
http://open.spotify.com/track/1NB1VvUKH1gmlfl595GVkG
dont think you could call it bizarre, but i think its a very fine cover, and suits the song really well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fajvqa50Jc
Excellent I've not heard that before, perhaps I should have said 'Interesting or Bizarre' not and...doh!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rabid1981
This is probably my favourite from Nouvelle Vague, although they almost qualify every time...Marian by the Sisters of Mercy
My fave band of all time Tangerine Dream have a covers album out shortly..can't imagine TD doing Hotel California ..can you ?? They've done it though.
Easy all stars - dub side of the moon
Dread Zeppelin