Jam Sessions or Cover Sessions?

ASGL · 09-03-2013, 06:23 AM

Do you think that we should be improvising more than copying or am i the only person thinking that this way we're not going to get anything different from the 60, 70, 80 and 90's? shouldn't we be aiming something new instead?

Dr_Rez · 09-03-2013, 09:18 AM

Well i think when you cover (copy) a song it never sounds identical anyways and you are essentially making it your own whether you like it or not.

Although I have always respected bands who turn an old song into something completely different.

Psychedub Dude · 09-03-2013, 07:59 PM

Covering songs is a blast, like rez said you are making it in your own way. You can maybe change up the strumming or rhythm on the song, or do it in a totally different genre or sound. It's up to you, it's not "copying" at all, it's a show of respect to the artists.

Always keep having jam sessions, dont focus so much on making new stuff because it will make you force it to much, try to let it flow naturally. Work on your covers and maybe something new will spark in your head later on. Good luck

ASGL · 09-04-2013, 05:26 AM

I agree with the versions.. and i do understand that we're showing respect to the artist..
But what i can also see is that before everyone was trying to make something knew and as far as my kowledge shows me they didn't want to be compared to anyone else..
covers and versions are for sure part of the learning proress but don't you think that this can be "fear" of respecting and trusting ourselves as well as part of creation?
I can see loads of bands doing their own things as well but I think we need to risk more and not be always pleasant to our ears keeping us moving on a confort place of something that we've listened before.
I agree as well that if we put our minds into it we have to be carefull not to force it.. but i think we won't if we feel it different it will show us different..

to be honest i don't know nothing.. but i feel that something needs to be changed in the way we do songwritting...

Dr_Rez · 09-04-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ASGL

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Ever heard of the band ASG?

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They are awesome.

ASGL · 09-06-2013, 05:44 AM

never heard of them.. they're cool.
thanks

trippy · 09-06-2013, 08:56 AM

Never heard of them, lol

trippy · 09-06-2013, 08:57 AM

Theres many ways of covering a song, so many possibilities

soulfiresaint · 09-09-2013, 12:28 PM

Covers are great if your planning on being a cover band, or are getting your bearings working with new musicians, otherwise, get creative in a jam session.

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Dr_Rez Registered Jimmy Rustler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,360	Well i think when you cover (copy) a song it never sounds identical anyways and you are essentially making it your own whether you like it or not. Although I have always respected bands who turn an old song into something completely different. __________________ Best chance of losing virginity is in prison crew Always Checks Credentials Crew nba > nfl crew Shave one of my legs to pretend its a girl in my bed crew

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Psychedub Dude Nowhere Man Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: In a champagne supernova in the sky Posts: 662	Covering songs is a blast, like rez said you are making it in your own way. You can maybe change up the strumming or rhythm on the song, or do it in a totally different genre or sound. It's up to you, it's not "copying" at all, it's a show of respect to the artists. Always keep having jam sessions, dont focus so much on making new stuff because it will make you force it to much, try to let it flow naturally. Work on your covers and maybe something new will spark in your head later on. Good luck __________________ There is only one beer left Rappers screaming all in our ears like we're deaf Tempt me, do a number on the label Eat up all their MC's and drink 'em under the table [B]Last.fm Shadows Of Our Souls

09-04-2013, 05:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
ASGL Groupie Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3	I agree with the versions.. and i do understand that we're showing respect to the artist.. But what i can also see is that before everyone was trying to make something knew and as far as my kowledge shows me they didn't want to be compared to anyone else.. covers and versions are for sure part of the learning proress but don't you think that this can be "fear" of respecting and trusting ourselves as well as part of creation? I can see loads of bands doing their own things as well but I think we need to risk more and not be always pleasant to our ears keeping us moving on a confort place of something that we've listened before. I agree as well that if we put our minds into it we have to be carefull not to force it.. but i think we won't if we feel it different it will show us different.. to be honest i don't know nothing.. but i feel that something needs to be changed in the way we do songwritting...

09-06-2013, 05:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
ASGL Groupie Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3	never heard of them.. they're cool. thanks

09-06-2013, 08:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
trippy Groupie Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 10	Never heard of them, lol

09-06-2013, 08:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
trippy Groupie Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 10	Theres many ways of covering a song, so many possibilities

09-09-2013, 12:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
soulfiresaint Groupie Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 2	Covers are great if your planning on being a cover band, or are getting your bearings working with new musicians, otherwise, get creative in a jam session.