Topic: I will cover songs with my acoustic guitar and make them good. (Read 40312 times)

Johnny C · « **on:** 02 Aug 2007, 17:28 »

n/t

First up will be Coldplay's "The Scientist."

I'm going to put a cap on it once I've played enough to burn onto one CD.

This thread is for you. If there is a song that you hate with a deep burning passion, then post it, and if other people agree then I will do my damnedest. Try to upload the songs somewhere or at least link to a tribute Myspace or something.

Cernunnos · « **Reply #1 on:** 02 Aug 2007, 17:34 »

Last resort by Papa Roach.

RyanT · « **Reply #2 on:** 02 Aug 2007, 17:34 »

Oops I did it again

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #3 on:** 02 Aug 2007, 17:36 »

Last Resort is an awesome choice! That song would be, at the very least, hilarious in acoustic form.

My choice: Holiday- Madonna

MlKE · « **Reply #4 on:** 02 Aug 2007, 17:37 »

any song that I've ever heard on the radio by Staind and was forced to change channels based on the level of annoyance reverberating through my brain.

Lotus · « **Reply #5 on:** 02 Aug 2007, 17:44 »

Chumbawamba - "Tubthumping"

E. Spaceman · « **Reply #6 on:** 02 Aug 2007, 17:52 »

L'via L'viaquez by The Mars Volta

imapiratearg · « **Reply #7 on:** 02 Aug 2007, 18:15 »

Quote from: tommydski on 02 Aug 2007, 17:37

I would like to hear 'Welcome Home' by Coheed & Cambria.

I heard the most amazing cover of this song, on cellos. Completely instrumental. The band then proceeded to put their cellos through distortion effects, and cover System of a Down's "BYOB", and a couple Slayer and Metallica songs I don't know the name of. It blew my mind. Anywho.

Johnny, you should do "Living Dead Girl" by Rob Zombie. Because that song annoys the shit out of me. Actually, Rob Zombie just annoys the shit out of me in general. So, I guess you can choose any Rob Zombie song you like, if you choose to do one.

Liz · « **Reply #8 on:** 02 Aug 2007, 18:47 »

Oukast- "Hey Ya"

Gwen Stefani- "The Sweet Escape"

Hat · « **Reply #9 on:** 02 Aug 2007, 18:56 »

Johnny, if you can make a nice sounding cover of "Babylon" by Erotic Suicide, you will make me an extremely happy man.

I am aware this is quite the challenge.

Inlander · « **Reply #10 on:** 02 Aug 2007, 19:06 »

Quote from: imapiratearg on 02 Aug 2007, 18:15

Johnny, you should do "Living Dead Girl" by Rob Zombie. Because that song annoys the shit out of me. Actually, Rob Zombie just annoys the shit out of me in general. So, I guess you can choose any Rob Zombie song you like, if you choose to do one.

A medley of a Rob Zombie song with "Zombie" by the Cranberries, methinks.

amok · « **Reply #11 on:** 02 Aug 2007, 20:15 »

Marilyn Manson - The Beautiful People

IronOxide · « **Reply #12 on:** 02 Aug 2007, 20:19 »

"Sex Bomb" - Flipper

Ernest · « **Reply #13 on:** 02 Aug 2007, 20:39 »

Johnny, this is a brilliant thing you're doing.

NOFX- Franco Un-American

Johnny C · « **Reply #14 on:** 02 Aug 2007, 21:45 »

The first two are done.

"The Scientist" by Coldplay.
"Last Resort" by Papa Roach.

Get them here.

If you are into the .rss feed thing then I guess you could use this somehow.

Once all of them are done I will do some artwork and come up with a tracklisting.

Ernest · « **Reply #15 on:** 02 Aug 2007, 22:06 »

John if we lived near each other there is no way we wouldn't be absolute best friends.

Hat · « **Reply #16 on:** 02 Aug 2007, 22:07 »

Johnny are you seriously doing my request?

I cannot believe how many presents I have to send you if you are.

Johnny C · « **Reply #17 on:** 02 Aug 2007, 22:13 »

Quote from: TheFuriousWombat on 02 Aug 2007, 17:36

My choice: Holiday- Madonna

Quote from: tommydski on 02 Aug 2007, 17:37

I would like to hear 'Welcome Home' by Coheed & Cambria.

Quote from: Lotus on 02 Aug 2007, 17:44

Chumbawamba - "Tubthumping"

Quote from: E. Spaceman on 02 Aug 2007, 17:52

L'via L'viaquez by The Mars Volta

Quote from: imapiratearg on 02 Aug 2007, 18:15

Johnny, you should do "Living Dead Girl" by Rob Zombie. Because that song annoys the shit out of me. Actually, Rob Zombie just annoys the shit out of me in general. So, I guess you can choose any Rob Zombie song you like, if you choose to do one.

Quote from: Misconception on 02 Aug 2007, 18:47

Oukast- "Hey Ya"

Gwen Stefani- "The Sweet Escape"

Quote from: Hat on 02 Aug 2007, 18:56

"Babylon" by Erotic Suicide

Quote from: amok on 02 Aug 2007, 20:15

Marilyn Manson - The Beautiful People

Quote from: Flaming Ostrich on 02 Aug 2007, 20:39

NOFX- Franco Un-American

So this is ten. Or eleven. I might have counted wrong.

I may not do all of these since the point is not ironic covers but rather covers of simply bad songs in an attempt to make them good.

Caspian · « **Reply #18 on:** 02 Aug 2007, 22:26 »

I loved Tubthumping back when it first came out (I was 10.) I still have fond memories of it today..

Seriously, this would probably come up under 'Ironic Covers' but I think doing Hell-O)))-Ween by Sunn O))) would be pretty hilarious in acoustic form.

Dimmukane · « **Reply #19 on:** 02 Aug 2007, 22:50 »

Quote from: imapiratearg on 02 Aug 2007, 18:15

Quote from: tommydski on 02 Aug 2007, 17:37
I would like to hear 'Welcome Home' by Coheed & Cambria.

I heard the most amazing cover of this song, on cellos. Completely instrumental. The band then proceeded to put their cellos through distortion effects, and cover System of a Down's "BYOB", and a couple Slayer and Metallica songs I don't know the name of. It blew my mind. Anywho.

Johnny, you should do "Living Dead Girl" by Rob Zombie. Because that song annoys the shit out of me. Actually, Rob Zombie just annoys the shit out of me in general. So, I guess you can choose any Rob Zombie song you like, if you choose to do one.

Odds are that was Apocalyptica...they do cello covers of pretty much everything.

Ocarina654 · « **Reply #20 on:** 03 Aug 2007, 03:57 »

I usually lurk these forums, without even signing in, but I had to after hearing those.

Brilliant idea, fantastic execution. I await the rest of whatever you do.

McTaggart · « **Reply #21 on:** 03 Aug 2007, 04:06 »

Advance Australia Fair (the australian national anthem, holy god is it bland and uninspiring)

Though I'm not sure if it's savable at all.

Catacombs · « **Reply #22 on:** 03 Aug 2007, 04:57 »

FREEBIRD!

joke, joke

Thrillho · « **Reply #23 on:** 03 Aug 2007, 06:01 »

If you're covering bad songs...I dunno if you live in England or whether these guys got over in the US, but how about 'Reach' by S Club 7?

Caspian · « **Reply #24 on:** 03 Aug 2007, 07:59 »

Quote from: McTaggart on 03 Aug 2007, 04:06

Advance Australia Fair (the australian national anthem, holy god is it bland and uninspiring)

Though I'm not sure if it's savable at all.

There's worse national anthems then our one.

Also, Catacombs- there was talk on the metal archives board about a drone remake of Freebird, but no one ever did it (the solo would probably go for about an hour.) Perhaps I will make one when I am bored. (don't know if you care or not, but I like the idea so I'm running with it.)

I also second the S Club 7 recommendation.

Thrillho · « **Reply #25 on:** 03 Aug 2007, 08:10 »

Oh, and try 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor' by Arctic Monkeys. I did a cover of this which alternated between 5/4 and 6/8, and it was fucking awesome though I say so myself. Even played it live a couple times.

HFrankenstein · « **Reply #26 on:** 03 Aug 2007, 10:58 »

How about something by DragonForce? "Through the Fire and the Flame" perhaps?

IronOxide · « **Reply #27 on:** 03 Aug 2007, 11:23 »

Dear JC,

You seem to be missing the song that came between Marilyn Manson and NOFX.

You Bastard

Signed,
Adam

Luke C · « **Reply #28 on:** 03 Aug 2007, 11:37 »

Quote from: Lotus on 02 Aug 2007, 17:44

Chumbawamba - "Tubthumping"

Anything by Chumbawamba, but only because at one time they squatted about 2 minutes from my house.

mberan42 · « **Reply #29 on:** 03 Aug 2007, 13:02 »

Quote from: Misconception on 02 Aug 2007, 18:47

Oukast- "Hey Ya"

This has already been done by Obadiah Parker, with amazing results. Search for it on YouTube - seriously, the dude is awesome.

Noct · « **Reply #30 on:** 03 Aug 2007, 13:44 »

I got kind of a Richard Cheese vibe off the Papa Roach cover, but that might just be because... they covered it as well. I think the song just lends itself to lounge singing.

mfpole · « **Reply #31 on:** 03 Aug 2007, 20:53 »

These are fantastic.

I was thinking either Fergalicious or Karma Police could use some touchups

Actually besides irony Fergalicious doesn't have much to offer.

Liz · « **Reply #32 on:** 03 Aug 2007, 21:00 »

Quote from: mberan42 on 03 Aug 2007, 13:02

This has already been done by Obadiah Parker, with amazing results. Search for it on YouTube - seriously, the dude is awesome.

Thanks for the tip, I will head on over.

Though I would still love to hear another version. (hint, hint)

Hat · « **Reply #33 on:** 03 Aug 2007, 21:32 »

Man Johnny, I am just really having a hard time believing you are going to cover Erotic Suicide for me.

Are you just taunting me?

imapiratearg · « **Reply #34 on:** 03 Aug 2007, 21:54 »

Quote from: Dimmukane on 02 Aug 2007, 22:50

Quote from: imapiratearg on 02 Aug 2007, 18:15
Quote from: tommydski on 02 Aug 2007, 17:37
I would like to hear 'Welcome Home' by Coheed & Cambria.

I heard the most amazing cover of this song, on cellos. Completely instrumental. The band then proceeded to put their cellos through distortion effects, and cover System of a Down's "BYOB", and a couple Slayer and Metallica songs I don't know the name of. It blew my mind. Anywho.

Johnny, you should do "Living Dead Girl" by Rob Zombie. Because that song annoys the shit out of me. Actually, Rob Zombie just annoys the shit out of me in general. So, I guess you can choose any Rob Zombie song you like, if you choose to do one.

Odds are that was Apocalyptica...they do cello covers of pretty much everything.

Nope, it was a band called Break of Reality. Who are fucking awesome, and pretty cool dudes (and dudettes).

If he decides to cover Marylin Manson, it should be "This is the New Shit." Seriously.

Dimmukane · « **Reply #35 on:** 03 Aug 2007, 23:44 »

my humps...alanis did the piano already.

Johnny C · « **Reply #36 on:** 04 Aug 2007, 00:59 »

I had a birthday party to attend tonight, you fucks.

Thrillho · « **Reply #37 on:** 04 Aug 2007, 06:41 »

Quote from: mfpole on 03 Aug 2007, 20:53

These are fantastic.

I was thinking either Fergalicious or Karma Police could use some touchups

Actually besides irony Fergalicious doesn't have much to offer.

I dunno. Fergie's sorta hot. So at least the video has something to offer...sorta.

Johnny C · « **Reply #38 on:** 04 Aug 2007, 09:19 »

I can see it on both of my computers, but it's Fergie peeing herself. Just so you know.

Thrillho · « **Reply #39 on:** 04 Aug 2007, 10:23 »

A red x. I see your point.

Johnny C · « **Reply #40 on:** 04 Aug 2007, 17:33 »

"Tubthumping" by Chumbawumba. This one's a bit more elaborate.

Liz · « **Reply #41 on:** 04 Aug 2007, 18:59 »

Oh my god there's harmonica... it's glorious.

Lotus · « **Reply #42 on:** 04 Aug 2007, 19:55 »

It's everything I wanted, and more.

Storm Rider · « **Reply #43 on:** 04 Aug 2007, 20:48 »

Fuel by Metallica.

rhinohelicopter · « **Reply #44 on:** 04 Aug 2007, 23:06 »

Anything off of "Stadium Arcadium". That song "Snow" was really bad.

Hat · « **Reply #45 on:** 05 Aug 2007, 01:57 »

Johnny here is the song I want you to make good.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/8yliq7

Please, do your best.

MusicScribbles · « **Reply #46 on:** 05 Aug 2007, 13:43 »

Johnny, I would like to see the entirety of the Pokérap done in acoustic form. I never liked the early nineties feel it was given.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/t3cllw

ScrambledGregs · « **Reply #47 on:** 05 Aug 2007, 14:02 »

Two Headed Boy Part 1.

Whoops!!

Johnny C · « **Reply #48 on:** 05 Aug 2007, 14:09 »

Metallica's "St. Anger," renamed "Saint Anger."

BrittanyMarie · « **Reply #49 on:** 05 Aug 2007, 20:29 »

Johnny C will you marry me? I can move to Regina and buy you lots of instruments to make more musics with (WIN-WIN!)

Edit for a PS: Johnny please do "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey because I ALMOST don't think even you could make that song sound good.

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