mikhay77 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 [quote name='mikhay77' timestamp='1350807610' post='1843579'] +1 ha ha.Some of the above plus ,Be your Dog Hate to say Holidays in the Sun Emi Heart of glass ( Me first version ) 21st century digital boy Punk paranoid Ace of spades Teen spirit To name but a few [/quote] Most people know those songs too and we enjoy playin em! Cant be all bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 of course the big thing is 'it's how you play them'. I've heard covers bands doing most of the songs mentioned here, sometimes I enjoy them, sometimes not, I always think that a crowd can sense when a bands just going through the motions, In others words if the band isn't enjoying it how the hell can you expect the crowd to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 [quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1350811338' post='1843615'] of course the big thing is 'it's how you play them'. I've heard covers bands doing most of the songs mentioned here, sometimes I enjoy them, sometimes not, I always think that a crowd can sense when a bands just going through the motions, In others words if the band isn't enjoying it how the hell can you expect the crowd to. [/quote] This is a biggy. We can do lots of the old favourites but don't list them , but if the crowd are up and bouncing then these are the songs that can drop in and work brilliantly , they are popular for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 [quote name='gapiro' timestamp='1350805443' post='1843563'] We go to the pub after most rehearsals. Last time we went in a local had put nessendormer on the jukebox. Can't see many bands doing that [/quote] That'll be those football fan people. Ain't never going to please them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) [quote]nessendormer[/quote] Fantastic! Took me several seconds to reconduct this to Nessun Dorma... I resisted the temptation to Google it Edited October 21, 2012 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarebear68 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) We made a decision limit the covers we did by only doing songs by British bands and that they had to have been in the top 40. So the 10 we most often put in our set and the ones that get the best reaction from the crowd are... London Calling Pump it up Take me Out Start My Girl (Madness) I Predict a Riot Unbearable (The Wonder Stuff) Start me up Save a Prayer and a rocked out version of Kids in America that goes down a storm ... And they are fun to play as well Edited October 21, 2012 by Clarebear68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 What strikes me is that you will get things like X factor and Cowell absolutely panned on here...and rightly so, IMO.. its basic cack with the chance to throw up a decent singer once in a while...but there you go..!!! but then you'll also get people here saying they will play anything that the publlic/punters wants.. well, the public wants X factor if you believe the viewing figures...?? Make up your minds.... I don't care so much where you stand but be consistant one way or another. That would be my take Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) The x-factor is a bit of fantasy so that the viewers, and some of the contestants, can escape from their dreary lives for a couple of hours and feel good that their own lives aren't as bad as the contestants. Same as Eastenders and Coronation Street etc. The x-factor is not a search for the next big thing. I think the general moan about x-factor is from the people who believe that they're actually looking for someone with the X-factor. Cowell is a clever guy. Everyone gets what they want, even those who want something to moan about. You'll find the people who moan about x-factor also moan about karaoke in pubs. Edited October 21, 2012 by TimR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkin Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1350825008' post='1843838'] What strikes me is that you will get things like X factor and Cowell absolutely panned on here...and rightly so, IMO.. its basic cack with the chance to throw up a decent singer once in a while...but there you go..!!! but then you'll also get people here saying they will play anything that the publlic/punters wants.. well, the public wants X factor if you believe the viewing figures...?? Make up your minds.... I don't care so much where you stand but be consistant one way or another. That would be my take [/quote] The people staying in watching x factor aren't out at a live gig... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkin Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 [quote name='barkin' timestamp='1350643649' post='1841592'] My current covers band does none of those. [/quote] [quote name='Ruck' timestamp='1350673244' post='1842241'] Haha nor does mine! and we still manage about 6 gigs on average a month. [/quote] Likewise. We don't do anything from the OP's list, but we do some stuff that's apparently for "coffin dodgers" and that's been otherwise slated elsewhere, yet we're turning down more gigs than we're able to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 [quote name='barkin' timestamp='1350832193' post='1843968'] The people staying in watching x factor aren't out at a live gig... [/quote] ..............??? Not sure you understood the point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumps Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Being honest the standard set list is just like karaoke. I leave before it gets going. There is three pubs which are a short walk from my house. All three book bands that play the same crap. So I never attend any gigs at any of them & all my mates don't either. Not so long ago the local booked a band who was totally original & played their own music & some great Motown covers. I got a call from my mate, me & the Mrs went down to see them & the pub was packed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) As a band, know your audience and your customer, I suppose it depends to some degree if you intend to entertain the customers audience, or bring your own ,but it's relevant of whether you play your own stuff or covers. ed for much typo stuff , and in such a short post Edited October 21, 2012 by lurksalot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFerguson Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Our setlist for my covers band. Talking heads; psycho killer KOL; Molly's chambers Raconteurs; steady as she goes White stripes; I just don't know what ..... The strokes; last night/hard to explain Radiohead; high and dry/ fake plastic trees Bowie; suffrajet city Arctic monkeys; dancefloor Billy idol; white wedding ( not happy about this one) T Rex; get it on The clash; stay or go And more filler, its not my taste in music per say (although I got no beef with talking heads) I have my original band to indulge my sonic youth and fugazi fixation. The pub punters don't want to hear that so our set tries to be different yet familiar at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Getting some great ideas from this thread! My band plays 2 from the OP, but also many other obvious standards like Shakin' All Over, Valerie and Forget You. Some of the more weird ones are: You're So Vain - Carly Simon (gets a great singalong from the ladies) Call Me The Breeze - JJ Cale version (good chance to introduce the band with some nice solos from everyone) I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton version Back To Black - Amy Winehouse (another one for the ladies) I find that any relatively well known song gets a good reaction as long as it's played with conviction and it's performed at a sensible point in the set. I once saw a band play Don't Fear The Reaper; a song that I used to regard with an almighty yawn. But the band played it so well, and sounded so good doing it and really enjoyed playing it and it had a great vibe about it which was infectious. Of course you wouldn't play that song at the arse end of the last set, but songs like that certainly have their place! Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapiro Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1350817536' post='1843707'] Fantastic! Took me several seconds to reconduct this to Nessun Dorma... I resisted the temptation to Google it [/quote] Apologies for the spelling lol. I could blame my iPhone ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropzone Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 My bands current set list. No Sex on Fire or Mustang Sally guarenteed BORN SLIPPY - Underworld BREAK STUFF – Limp Bizkit LAST RESORT – Papa Roach LAND OF CONFUSION - Disturbed IN THE END – Linkin Park GOD DAMN ME – DZ 30 30 150 – Stone Sour FROM YESTERDAY - 30 Seconds to Mars NIGHTMARE – Avenged Sevenfold HEAD LIKE A HOLE – NIN BEFORE I FORGET - Slipknot INSOMNIA - Faithless BLIND / FREAK ON A LEASH - Korn PROPANE / VODOOO – Pendulum / Prodigy WEEPING SORE – DZ LAST SERENADE – Killwitch Engage CHOP SUEY – System of a Down BODIES – Drowning Pool DUALITY - Slipknot BRICK IN THE WALL - Korn ZOMBIE – DZ/The Cranberries DAVIDIAN – Machine Head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I think Zombie is definitely another song that I hear most cover bands play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkin Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1350851210' post='1844338'] ..............??? Not sure you understood the point [/quote] I understood your point perfectly. Seems like you didn't get mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I don't think you do...so feel free to spell yours out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='Dropzone' timestamp='1350906391' post='1844816'] My bands current set list. No Sex on Fire or Mustang Sally guarenteed BORN SLIPPY - Underworld BREAK STUFF – Limp Bizkit LAST RESORT – Papa Roach LAND OF CONFUSION - Disturbed IN THE END – Linkin Park GOD DAMN ME – DZ 30 30 150 – Stone Sour FROM YESTERDAY - 30 Seconds to Mars NIGHTMARE – Avenged Sevenfold HEAD LIKE A HOLE – NIN BEFORE I FORGET - Slipknot INSOMNIA - Faithless BLIND / FREAK ON A LEASH - Korn PROPANE / VODOOO – Pendulum / Prodigy WEEPING SORE – DZ LAST SERENADE – Killwitch Engage CHOP SUEY – System of a Down BODIES – Drowning Pool DUALITY - Slipknot BRICK IN THE WALL - Korn ZOMBIE – DZ/The Cranberries DAVIDIAN – Machine Head [/quote] Hmm. That's quite a specialised list. Do you do many pub gigs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Admiral Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1350817536' post='1843707'] Fantastic! Took me several seconds to reconduct this to Nessun Dorma... I resisted the temptation to Google it [/quote] I believe it translates as 'None shall convert their loft' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Just had an email from vocalist saying [quote] These are the top selling rock songs (singles?) of the 21st Century so they must have something going for them! 1 Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon (2008) 1,100,000 2 Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon (2008) 825,000 3 Killing In The Name - Rage Against The Machine (2009) 705,000 4 Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus (2001) 695,000 5 Rockstar - Nickelback (2005) 635,000 6 How You Remind Me - Nickelback (2002) 560,000 7 Changes - Kelly and Ozzy Osbourne (2003) 490,000 8 Bad Touch - Bloodhouse Gang (2000) 460,000 9 Bring Me To Life - Evanescence (2003) 455,000 10 All Summer Long - Kid Rock (2008) 415,000 11 Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End) - The Darkness (2003) 405,000 12 It’s My Life - Bon Jovi (2000) 365,000 13 Rollin’ - Limp Bizkit (2001) 355,000 14 Smooth Criminal - Alien Ant Farm (2001) 345,000 15 Follow Me - Uncle Kracker (2001) 335,000 16 All The Small Things - Blink 182 (2000) 330,000 17 Welcome To The Black Parade - My Chemical Romance (2006) 325,000 18 Fire - Kasabian (2009) 320,000 19 Dakota - Stereophonics (2005) 315,000 20 Butterfly - Crazytown (2001) 310,000 We could bang em out in a couple of weeks (I'm not normally this optimistic) as we already know one of them! [/quote] In response to which my immediate thoughts were[list] [*]Don't recognise a load of them (unsurprising with what I listen to) [*]No we couldn't; and [*]where's that rusty blade, my wrists need a good seeing to [/list] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='WalMan' timestamp='1350925430' post='1845142'] ... In response to which my immediate thoughts were[list] [*]Don't recognise a load of them (unsurprising with what I listen to) [/list] ... [/quote] I was in a band with a drummer who had a similar outlook to you. Only listened to a narrow range of music and practically vetoed every song because he had never heard of it (and therefore no one else would have.) It was a real shame and an effort to get him to play anything, including songs that didn't have the same line up as us in the original recording. I struggle to see how anyone can call themselves a musician if they don't listen to practically anything and everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkin Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1350825008' post='1843838'] ... the public wants X factor if you believe the viewing figures...?? [/quote] Not really. Some of the public wants X Factor...but only some of the time. At other times, The Public might want to just relax and read a book, or go for a nice meal with someone special...or maybe go and see a live band doing songs that remind them of their younger days, or just songs that they know and like to dance to. Shocking, I know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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