Cover Challenge #2

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Welcome to the second Fretboard Cover Challenge. The rules are simple - there are no rules*. 

We all start with the same song suggestion and record our own cover version. It's up to your imagination as to what you do with it. It could be faithful to the original or as out there as you wish. 

The idea is to share creativity and see how we end up with differing results from the exact same start point. Feel free to change key if needed for vocals. Feel free to go instrumental/spoken word/rap if singing isn't your thing. Feel free to share ideas in this thread or keep your hand close to your chest. Just have fun with it. 


The track to be covered has been chosen by the winner of the last challenge @IMC1980 and is... 

Drum roll...


HOT STUFF by Donna Summer


Yes. That's what has been chosen. Now get those creative juices flowing and see what you can come up with. 



RULES:

Entries to be sent in mp3 format to the following Email address:

covers@thefretboard.co.uk

You may wish to submit artwork to go with your entry. It brightens up the playlist and might get you more votes but it's not mandatory. 

Entries close at 11.30pm on Wednesday 31st October.

Only one entry per participant. 

A playlist of all the entries will be posted in the Voting Thread and you will have approximately one week to vote. Vote for your top 3 with 5 points awarded  for first place, 3 points for second place and 1 point for third place. Entrants obviously aren't allowed to vote for their own entry. 

Unlike other challenges in the Cover Challenge the winner wins a prize - they get to choose the track to be covered for the next challenge. Please have ideas ready in advance as you will only have approximately 48hrs to PM your suggestion or The Management will decide for you. 


Good luck. 
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  • poopotpoopot Frets: 9098
    Excellent!!!!!

    Bonus points if you recreate the scene from the full monty maybe? :)
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  • IMC1980IMC1980 Frets: 141
    poopot said:
    Excellent!!!!!

    Bonus points if you recreate the scene from the full monty maybe? :)
    I'm sure Uncle Slippyfist could rustle something up....
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  • enjoenjo Frets: 250
    Inspired choice!
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  • Ooooh, I'll really have to try and fit this one in of only for that tasty Solo.
    Only a Fool Would Say That.
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  • poopotpoopot Frets: 9098
    I has idea, I has intro, I has publicity photos :)
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  • poopot said:
    I has idea, I has intro, I has publicity photos :)
    After your last one I'm a bit worried about the photos
    Please note my communication is not very good, so please be patient with me
    soundcloud.com/thecolourbox-1
    youtube.com/@TheColourboxMusic
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  • poopotpoopot Frets: 9098
    poopot said:
    I has idea, I has intro, I has publicity photos :)
    After your last one I'm a bit worried about the photos
    Uncle is taking a break from this one! ;)
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  • poopotpoopot Frets: 9098
    Ok... just needs a little polish but I’m done :)
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  • stratman3142stratman3142 Frets: 2177
    edited September 2018
    I'm determined to play that bloody bass line on real bass. This could take some time getting it even enough. I suspect there might be a few drop-ins.

    It's not a competition.
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  • poopotpoopot Frets: 9098
    I'm determined to play that bloody bass line on real bass. This could take some time getting it even enough. i suspect there might be a few drop-ins.

    It’s a monster bass line that’s for sure!!!!!
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  • poopotpoopot Frets: 9098
    C’mon... who’s finished? Anyone? :)
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  • stratman3142stratman3142 Frets: 2177
    edited September 2018
    poopot said:
    C’mon... who’s finished? Anyone?

    Nowhere near. But I've made a start .

    It's not a competition.
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  • poopot said:
    C’mon... who’s finished? Anyone? :)

    Not quite. I've got my drum track down, draft guitars and a guide vocal (which may end up being the actual vocal). I think the arrangement is complete but might tweak a couple of bits before tracking. 

    And I still need to work out a solo. I won't be copying the original track much at all - i've decided to do it as if it was originally written by Rage Against The Machine 
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  • IMC1980IMC1980 Frets: 141
    Not even started, but I know what it is going to sound like. It will involve down tuned guitars.
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  • I don't think I'll have time to finesse this one especially as the goals require a certain punch and aggression I'm not really suited to. But I have a general riff and a midi file of the drums to Coldplays "In my place" or whatever it's called (I really hate coldplay but the rhythm is the closest I could find) so who knows.

    I fully expect to get even less votes than last time, I'd certainly deserve it
    Please note my communication is not very good, so please be patient with me
    soundcloud.com/thecolourbox-1
    youtube.com/@TheColourboxMusic
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  • I fully expect to get even less votes than last time...
    At least I can be confident I won't get less votes than last time - being as I got none :)

    The way my track is working out, I'll probably get none again. 
    It's not a competition.
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  • stickersticker Frets: 869
    I’m away for a week and can’t wait to get started when I get back! 
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  • poopotpoopot Frets: 9098

    I fully expect to get even less votes than last time...
    At least I can be confident I won't get less votes than last time - being as I got none :)

    The way my track is working out, I'll probably get none again. 
    Tbh, I’m having a blast with these challenges... not fussed about winning, although it would be good to get that Shakin Stevens track suggested ;)


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  • I'm about 70% done, the Bass and Drums nearly done and that's been the most time consuming, some Guitar and Keys done for reference. Hardest part is done...the Solo, that is.

    For me, the challenge will be trying to recreate it as true as possible to the original, at least musically anyway. For vocals, I might see if I can get a female singer I know to do the vocals over it, if not, I'll have to Guitar them.

    Oh well, plod on :)
    Only a Fool Would Say That.
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  • enjoenjo Frets: 250
    New born has meant I haven't had much time for this yet - though I have learnt that as a guitarist with smaller hands the bass hurts my hand to play! 
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