This is the voting thread for the Cover Challenge #1
All the amazing entries can be found in the playlist:
https://m.soundcloud.com/thefretboard/sets/thefb-cover-challenge-1-i-think-were-alone-nowAll that is required is to pick your top three and post them in the thread below.
Points are awarded as follows - 5 points for first place, 3 points for second place and 1 point for third place.
Entrants obviously aren't allowed to vote for themselves. Votes close at 11.30pm on Friday 7th September.
In the event of a tie for first place
@TTony will be our head judge and have the casting vote.
The entry with the most points gets to pick the next song to be covered.
ALL ENTRANTS PLEASE HAVE YOUR IDEAS READY FOR THE NEXT CHALLENGE. YOU WILL HAVE ONLY 48HRS AFTER VOTING CLOSES TO MESSAGE ME WITH YOUR SONG CHOICE. IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO THEN I'LL END UP CHOOSING IT FOR YOU!
Good luck
Comments
but....
5pts @sticker - ruined all the good work therapy has achieved
3pts @flyingpie - first song my daughter requests in the car.
1pt @enjo - very different and that swayed my vote.
absolutely stunned at the quality and variety of the entire playlist... even tweeted @tiffanytunes to see if she would vote!... (still no reply )
Top work chaps!...
I would vote, but I'm saved the tough choice by being appointed head-judge-tie-splitter!
Actually, that might be an even-tougher choice ...
BIG THANKS to @flying_pie and @poopot for running this challenge.
5 points - @Modellista - love the breaks into falsetto and the guitar harmonies
3 points - @Bezzer - A glorious donkey punch of a metal cover
1 point - @thecolourbox - Like it was tracked on a Commodore 64, the bleeps were a highlight for me.
Great work all round guys, I really enjoyed listening to everyone's efforts, but will also be quite happy if I never hear this song again.
5 points @IMC1980 - I'm a sucker for a pop-punk cover. I love the energy and vocals. Good work fella
3 points @poopot - rape funk at its finest
1 point @sticker - very good indeed. JC would approve
Such brilliant and different entries from all.
5 points - @Modellista I just really enjoyed listening to it!
3 points - @poopot hilarious but also brilliantly done, I loved the rhythm guitar.
1 point - @sticker a great double cover.
(Thanks @poopot, you've made my day!)
5 points @Teetonetal , loved the feel and the backing Vocals
3 points @Modellista , falsetto and harmony guitars were brilliant!
1 point @flying_pie , loved the Indie type vibe .
Everyone should be be proud of themselves, there really were no duff entries and everyone had a different slant on the song and production. Top stuff guys , well done !
3 points @IMC1980 - Is there a big Slash / GnR influence here? Great solos, interesting vocal.
1 points @Modellista - Just think it works nicely, the vocal works nicely against the music
3 points Buzzer
1 point Poopot
(Psychodelic Furs?)
3 points @IMC1980
(Closest to the Tiffany vibe?)
1 point @sticker
(Turns it into a tale of two lovers with learning disabilities defying the infantalisation of society and making a break for it?)
5 points @IMC1980 : Loads of energy and attitude. Just seems to work well overall.
3 points @poopot : Highly creative and very disturbing. A sleazy funk feel. In fact sleazy throughout.
1 point @Bezzer : A heavy take on things.
No need. Just make sure you win every challenge and keep picking instrumental numbers
5 points @IMC1980 - this is the sound in my head I was going for myself. The song lends itself well to this kind of treatment. Brilliant energy, the playing throughout is awesome.
3 points @thecolourbox - could be an outtake from a Gorillaz album, very original!
1 point @poopot - this has got the thumbs up from a few friends, loving the sleazy vibe!
In another life I would have voted for @sticker, @Teetonetal and @Bezzer - enjoyed them a lot.
Thanks for running the challenge, anything that gets us all making music rather than just talking about it is well worth the effort.
i had such good fun I decided to upgrade a few bits and pieces.
https://i.imgur.com/MljW9GV.jpg
currently also considering upgrading to Logic Pro X from GarageBand.
I’m very impressed on a first listen (re-mastered Queen) , amazing how you hear things that have always been there that you never noticed before so clearly ...