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There are many avenuesmusicartists can take to get to stand out.
For some of them, they decide to cover very familiar songs, keeping them close to the original.
Other artistsuse their opportunity to cover a song to completely change the original.
Most of the time, musicians feel quite flattered when others cover their work.
After all,the biggest names in music have allowed their songs to be picked apart.
Everyone from theRolling StonesandMichael Jacksonto Nirvana has experienced hearing their words being performed by another act.
The following are unique examples of covers that completely transformed the original song’s sound.
This comedy film starred the creators ofSouth Park,Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
The most notable change isthe unique instruments the band addedto give it the feel of the ska genre.
Since the first one grossed nearly 700 million worldwide, this put a huge spotlight on the sequel.
Famously, he was part of Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, and Audioslave.
However, he also did solo work in his career.
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His first solo studio album debuted in 1999, with his second coming in 2007.
It was here he covered “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson andtruly made the track all his own.
Many fans will know Michael Jackson’s version of “Billie Jean” for being a dance hit.
The beat is infectious, and the bassline is iconic.
Instead of attempting the difficult task of copying Jackson, Cornell slowed things down.
The instrumental is still powerful, butwhat shines through even more is his voice.
The latter was part of Manson’s first EP,Smells Like Children.
Since its debut,it has brought Manson notoriety, continuing to be a top hit.
It made the song feel dark, twisted, and disturbed.
This was a big change from the original song, which was produced as a synth-pop hit.
Over the years, they changed their sound, finding a groove that fits them perfectly.
“Wonderwall” is known for being a slow song that works incredibly hard to convey its message.
There is a wealth of emotion involved, especially in the chorus.
Usually, the performance involves lead singer Dexter Holland playing the piano and singing away.
They added elements of metal to it, and brought to life the meaning that was intended.
4HIM - Wicked Game (Original: Chris Isaak)
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Like many acts do, they chose to perform a familiar cover to help them stand out.
In this case, it was “Wicked Game” by Chris Isaak.
For their version, HIM infused their own gothic metal influences into the track.
To mix things up, they incorporated heavier guitars and drums.
The original song is known for being a grunge classic.
The guitar in it is unmistakable and contributes to the angsty feel the track is meant to convey.
Amos didn’t attempt to recreate what Nirvana did; instead, she leaned into her strong suit.
It transforms the song that traditionally makes you move and makes you listen, as it emphasizes each word.
One of her prominent recordings of the track comes from a deluxe edition re-release of her debut albumLittle Earthquakes.
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A: We Are Devo!
The track they chose was the 1965 hit “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.”
Many described the cover version as having a futuristic feel.
Ultimately, one thing was for sure: it was now a Devo track that differed from the original.
It felt much closer to the version they were inspired by, which was performed by Thin Lizzy.
