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Sun 09/01/05 at 14:20
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Went really well, wasn't nervous, and even ad-libbed on loads of bits. Was a Christmas/New Year/Leaving party for the singer's work. Did loads of 60's and 70's rock songs, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves which is the important thing. Guitarist made a few fluffs, but I think he'd had a bit to drink to calm his nerves. Drummer was amazing, never seen him play as confidently as that. Every beat was perfect, considering he hits his hi-hat thousands of times, and makes loads of rolls, he didn't even drop at all. I didn't make any mistakes either, but I only played bass as a favour (even though I added my own little tricks to songs). Good night, good atmosphere, good songs, good company - can't ask for more really. We ro>
Mon 10/01/05 at 10:30
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Coin wrote:

> Take Under The Bridge for example... The Chili Peppers version
> is much better than the 'All Saints' version, and the other one...

*shudder*
the less said about the all saints version the better.
it was just... horrible.
Mon 10/01/05 at 09:55
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Always prefer the original.

Take Under The Bridge for example... The Chili Peppers version is much better than the 'All Saints' version, and the other one...

Meh.

I guess it depends on the band that performs the cover; I still like Guns and Roses version of Knocking on Heavens Door over Dylans...
Mon 10/01/05 at 09:13
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Hedfix wrote:

> The fact that it was constantly up for selection and being selected
> on Kerrang for about 13 months in a row doesn't hurt it either.

touche :)
Mon 10/01/05 at 01:30
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I'll go with the one that sounds better to me.

A proper (and sometimes in-depth) re-interpretation can be excellent, no matter what technology was used.
Mon 10/01/05 at 01:27
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With that sort of thing I prefer the original artists who played their own synths, sang without electronic correction, and were passionate, rather than someone being in a studio for 10 minutes overdubbing a Cubase reworking or a classic pop tune.
Mon 10/01/05 at 01:08
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Very_Metal wrote:
> Hedfix wrote:
> and there's plenty of better covers: Manson's tainted love's much
> better than the crappy old soft cell one
>
> that statement was brimming over with wrong-ness.
> a better statement would've been "tainted Love is cack, no
> matter who sings it"

I like the sort of industrial bass in the background and the interesting TS-404 sounding electronic 'blips'.

Certainly better than the other two.

The fact that it was constantly up for selection and being selected on Kerrang for about 13 months in a row doesn't hurt it either.
Mon 10/01/05 at 01:06
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monkey_man wrote:
> Hedfix wrote:
> ....
>
> Got my wires crossedbecause someone mentioned Layla earlier, for no
> reason whatsoever, and I thought you were the one confused...

No I mentioned Layla because I was summing up my limited experience of Clapton because you seemed to think I was rubbishing his entire work when I was commenting on one song. As it is I don't like the Clapton that I've heard.
Mon 10/01/05 at 00:58
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Hedfix wrote:
> ....

Got my wires crossedbecause someone mentioned Layla earlier, for no reason whatsoever, and I thought you were the one confused...
Mon 10/01/05 at 00:53
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*lame double post*
Mon 10/01/05 at 00:52
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Hedfix wrote:
> and there's plenty of better covers: Manson's tainted love's much
> better than the crappy old soft cell one

that statement was brimming over with wrong-ness.
a better statement would've been "tainted Love is cack, no matter who sings it"

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