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Jan 29, 2019 · “Re-hearing” a cover song appeals to our minds on a basic psychological level. “Our brains like both the familiar and the novel. Cover songs provide us with both,” Petr Janata, Ph.D., a music psychologist at UC Davis, notes.
Apr 1, 2019 · As we’ll be featuring regular Live Lounge videos on the site, where artists perform cover versions as well as their own songs, we thought we’d examine classic covers, and see what they have in...
- Why Cover A song?
- How to Produce A Cover Song
- How to Legally Cover A Song
- Conclusion
The main reason to cover a song is for fun. As is always the case with music, only do it if you’re excited about it. But there are also three reasons covering a song could help you in your music career…
To end up with the most authentic and interesting cover song possible, here are some tips you can follow.
Now let’s talk about the not-so-fun-but-necessary topic of legality. You do not want to commit a crime by not getting permission to cover a song. It could ruin you financially and destroy your reputation.
Now that you know all the steps to recording or performing a cover song, nothing’s stopping you. Your version of someone else’s song could be just what the music world needs.
Oct 10, 2024 · The pros and cons of cover songs. A cover song CAN help you connect with a wider audience. It’s true. If it’s a great tune, paired with a unique performance, at the right time, for the right audience, on the right platform. But let’s be honest — sometimes cover songs aren’t worth the effort.
Oct 3, 2017 · Covering songs like these sort of make pieces of music seem like living documents that can grow and adapt over time. We’ve highlighted some famous artists who’ve covered songs, but learning how to cover a song isn’t just good for established artists.
Aug 17, 2021 · Great songs often come around more than once. They're re-interpreted, reimagined, reconsidered. In fact, sometimes cover versions bring out new qualities even in songs we think we know well.
May 13, 2022 · First, because you’re focused on recording only that one song. But also because there’s an established framework for the song. Whether you adopt or resist that framework, it still gives you a clear jumping off point. You can follow the blueprint to make a faithful cover.
