There’s always more than one way to approach a tune. This month guitarist Adam Levy joins PG editors and our Reader of the Month to discuss cover songs we prefer over the originals.
There’s always more than one way to approach a tune. This month guitarist Adam Levy joins PG editors and our Reader of the Month to discuss cover songs we prefer over the originals.
Adam Levy — Guest Picker
Name a cover tune you think outshines the original.
My current (guitar-related) obsession is: Miles Okazaki’s new book Fundamentals of Guitar. Much of it is esoteric, considering the f-word in the title, yet Okazaki addresses some of the real nuts and bolts of playing tonal—and not-so-tonal—music. This book inspires me and sometimes makes me question everything I think I know about the guitar.
Daniel Palmqvist — Reader of the Month
Name a cover tune you think outshines the original.
I think First Aid Kit’s version of Simon & Garfunkel’s “America” is just beautiful.
My current obsession is: Right now I’m trying to get comfortable playing my 7-string electric. I guess I’m 20 years late to start playing a 7-string since 8 or 9 strings seems to be the rage now, but 7 is heavy enough for my taste.
Perry Bean — Video Editor
Name a cover tune you think outshines the original.
Ryan Adams covering “Wasted Years” by Iron Maiden.
My current obsession is: Throwback shoegaze-y post hardcore. Quite a few bands are doing this now, and a few are killing it! Don’t believe me?
Tessa Jeffers — Managing Editor
Name a cover tune you think outshines the original.
Kings of Leon’s interpretation of Swedish pop goddess Robyn’s “Dancing on My Own” blows me away.
My current obsession is: Since I can’t stop singing this, it must be Shakey Graves, “Dearly Departed.”
Rich Osweiler — Associate Editor
Name a cover tune you think outshines the original.
My friend and fellow editor Charlie Saufley will probably stop talking to me after this.
My current obsession is: Blast-from-the-past reunions.