Give me some COVER!

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Martinswede

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« Reply #15 on: June 17, 2017, 11:44:44 AM »
Yes.

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« Reply #16 on: June 22, 2017, 07:25:46 PM »
Just had a read and the conversation here sounds very similar to the discussions which led to the creation of the Collaboration League.
 - which though doesn't mention the original artist doing a version first, encourages multiple versions of the same song.

One thing I really do like the sound of is user's managing their own content (to remove the bottleneck). Beens we can link to individual posts (as well as threads) - the 'main' thread can simply link to the individual user's response containing their editable post of approved songs.

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« Reply #17 on: June 23, 2017, 12:03:49 PM »
Boydie,
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We are wanting to limit this new forum area to covers of other member's songs only?
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« Reply #18 on: June 23, 2017, 06:12:10 PM »
Hi Scott!

Until now I didn't know of The Collaboration League.
In a way what I thought of is the opposite.  :)
An independent process (reproduction HAS to be the wrong word)
and no score chart.

I see this as a way of simplifying the option to make a cover of a
Forum member song. Also a way for those who do not (yet) write, has just
started or are at the moment not creative in that way to get feedback
on their interpretation.

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« Reply #19 on: June 24, 2017, 09:47:23 AM »
This sounds like an interesting idea.  I'm looking forward to this developing further.   :)

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« Reply #20 on: June 26, 2017, 07:14:30 PM »
Hi!

As an experiment I posted this song.
Any forum member(s) may post a cover of it.
Just include a reference so others can find the original song.

http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=13409.0

Martin

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« Reply #21 on: August 04, 2017, 02:23:34 PM »
Martin,

So are we, the mighty forumites, going to give this a go for the Autumn?

I think its a great idea, provides us songwriters with a different perspective, how to interpret someone else song and potentially having one of your own covered. But having just co-cobbled the Summer Comp I'm not proposing to do more than participate..
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« Reply #22 on: August 04, 2017, 08:11:28 PM »
Hi Neil!

Yes I think so. I have faith in this.

I have no experience or skill in this area but I do have, at least some, time to spare.
I can PM the admin(Hi!) and see in what way it can be realistically arranged.

Martin

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« Reply #23 on: August 05, 2017, 06:52:22 AM »
Hey Martin,
Happy to provide some support and advice. My suggestion would be to have a look at the other competition threads which outline what you need, its mainly are the rules for the comp, outlining the who, what how and by when, and generating enough commitment from the members.
 
Its pretty easy but helpful having a partner to share the load, evidence fairness in voting and generally share the load. Once its out there then its about communication, keeping track of entries and then the easy bit voting and announcement.

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« Reply #24 on: August 05, 2017, 05:07:12 PM »
Sounds interesting..don't think it should be made into a competition though... :) :)
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« Reply #25 on: August 05, 2017, 07:21:06 PM »
I never intended it to be a competition and have no intention of making it so.

A simple version that doesn't need that much work would be for me to make a thread in 'The Bar' for posts allowing/suggesting songs to be covered and then the 'Finished Songs' will be used for posting as usual.

My big dilemma at the moment is what to call it. Preferably one that gives a cool acronym.
Forum Member Cover Month doesn't really have a ring to it. It's a wip.

I will try to set some guidelines but it will mostly be some kind of open for all agreement.
HELP WILL BE NEEDED when formulating this, mostly in the fashion of guidance.

Does this agree with you all?

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« Reply #26 on: August 06, 2017, 08:26:02 AM »
Sounds cool..I only mentioned the competition thing because someone suggested it in the thread somewhere...
this could lead to some good places musically.. :) :)
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« Reply #27 on: August 06, 2017, 09:09:30 AM »
It's a great idea Martin! Be interesting to hear people's new takes on other songs!

You could call it Covers of Others month :P

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« Reply #28 on: August 06, 2017, 09:57:55 PM »
Cracking idea :) Looking forward to hearing more about this as the idea develops.
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« Reply #29 on: August 07, 2017, 07:39:06 AM »
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You could call it Covers of Others mont
is good.
Covers Showcase might be another.
I guess the main thing is to ensure people get permissions and we have a date and thread to post to.
I'me already onto it :-)
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