Amongt the Waves Cover

inlet13
inlet13 Posts: 1,979
edited November 2009 in Musicians and Gearheads
I tried it and posted it on youtube. I know it's not right, so take it for what it is. There's a few things I learned from doing this. First, this song is very hard to sing, as you can see from my poor vocal attempt... I'm impressed by how Ed hits everything in this one. Second, it's hard to get a wrong verse out of your head even if you know it's wrong ... the "thus amazed" line will not implant itself in my skull for some reason...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxjG1Ish1vM

Let me know what you think is wrong with this... I'm sure there's plenty. But, I would like to correct it someday.
Here's a new demo called "in the fire":

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  • made us stars
    made us stars Posts: 166
    Really doesn't sound that bad man. Yes, the singing could be improved some, but it sounded pretty good, especially since you were playing chords at the same time, which can be pretty hard. And I think when a person is playing a cover they should try to sound more like themselves and less than exactly like the band. You know, personal creativity instead of exact copying (but not sacrificing the song). But great job, play it at a party sometime or something.
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  • inlet13
    inlet13 Posts: 1,979
    pjfan21_matt wrote:
    Really doesn't sound that bad man. Yes, the singing could be improved some, but it sounded pretty good, especially since you were playing chords at the same time, which can be pretty hard. And I think when a person is playing a cover they should try to sound more like themselves and less than exactly like the band. You know, personal creativity instead of exact copying (but not sacrificing the song). But great job, play it at a party sometime or something.


    Thanks for the reply.

    I think I would stay away from this song if I were to play at a party, that was kinda the point of that part of my post. It's just one of those songs, that isn't really meant for a solo guitar and solo vocal IMHO.

    You're right though, rearranging it may make it work. I just didn't have time or patience to try to do that.
    Here's a new demo called "in the fire":

    <object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/28998869&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt; <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/28998869&quot; type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href=" - In the Fire (demo)</a> by <a href="
  • CJMST3K
    CJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    Better than I could do! Bravo. :D

    BTW - Here's a non-vocal piano cover of Amongst The Waves which is amazing.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vbrtPPADo8
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  • Champagne Breakfast
    Champagne Breakfast Posts: 1,526
    Nice just man. I thought it was great. My fav PJ song on the new record. Its killer live too.

    Speaking of rearranging PJ songs & trying your own version......if you are ever interested check out my original acoustic attempt on Garden....

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