I love great covers. But, I don’t like covers that attempt to sound exactly like the original (much like many church bands). Here are 3 great covers that capture the original’s greatness, but perform it in a new, creative way:
Paper Planes (M.I.A.) – covered by The Da Vincis
The Da Vincis cover M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes” in their own personal style – Electro / Lounge / Pop. Honestly, the song made me laugh at first. You really have to hear it to believe it.
The Funeral (Band of Horses)- covered by Serena Ryder & The Beauties
Serena Ryder covers this song with its original “indie” sound, but adds her incredible soulful vocals into the mix, along with some horns. Probably my favorite of the 3.
Where is My Mind? (Pixies) – Emmy the Great
This is a very refreshing cover of the 1988 song by the Pixies, “Where is My Mind?” Emmy the Great with it’s folk style and faster tempo. Great cover.
Click the links above to check out the songs on YouTube.
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