tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128002293507135964.post7130998986918696591..comments2022-11-15T07:59:49.509-05:00Comments on <center><b>The Cover Stories</b></center>: Punk goes crunkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128002293507135964.post-5498730372313655772011-08-31T02:59:30.673-04:002011-08-31T02:59:30.673-04:00The changes implemented by 2Pac to Bruce Hornsby&#...The changes implemented by 2Pac to Bruce Hornsby's "The Way It Is" were quite drastic, and it could be a whole new song, except for the chorus line and the background piano music, though even then he only keeps one portion. However, the background music is quite recognizable, and "Changes" undeniably takes its roots from "The Way It Is."<br /><br />I would agree that Hornsby sang from an outsider's perspective, but also an acceptance of the lack of change. 2Pac's version is a bit more active in trying to get things to change, and though it does take a tone of jaded acceptance regarding inequality, he places the blame on law enforcement and government decisions. Hornsby touches on laws, but mostly his song just feels more like a passive lament.Amanda Yunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128002293507135964.post-75418345111478935572011-08-31T01:29:12.185-04:002011-08-31T01:29:12.185-04:00A trend that I have noticed is the alteration of t...A trend that I have noticed is the alteration of the influence of the lyrics versus the influence of the instrumental accompaniment, whether done though volume or tempo. Simply changing the ratio of vocals to instrumentals changes a song dramatically, and can highlight or underplay a piece's tone or message. In The Maine's reworking of "I Wanna Love You," the vocals dote on the lyrics as the instruments take a background stance. Unfortunately, the depth of the lyrics does not seem to fit the emotion and edge of The Maine's vocals, suggesting that Akon's original version was one meant to convey a certain feeling through the beat and less through inspirational or moving lyrics.Abigail DelBiancohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641966214237709271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128002293507135964.post-34411420122714176142011-08-30T20:41:23.810-04:002011-08-30T20:41:23.810-04:00I remember, a couple of years ago, seeing the Punk...I remember, a couple of years ago, seeing the Punk Goes Crunk album come out and I definitely laughed while hearing a few of the song renditions. It was definitely something unique and it was somewhat strange hearing a song fitted to a different genre. Although the songs have the same lyrics, the mood of the song completely changes. Conversely, the Tupac song has the same melody,but different lyrics, and a similar effect is achieved. <br /><br />-Kevin CeballosKevin Ceballosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128002293507135964.post-61624150297277003422011-08-30T17:11:30.907-04:002011-08-30T17:11:30.907-04:00I really enjoyed Obadiah Parker's version of &...I really enjoyed Obadiah Parker's version of "Hey Ya." Because it was slower than the original and acoustic, the tone was more melancholy. I thought that he sounded regretful or sad especially in the beginning when he sang "the thought alone is killing me right now" and when he slowed down and sang softer during the chorus. The lack of background singers and responses such as "ice cold" and when the ladies yell "yea" in the original, keeps the attention on the lyrics and emotion of the song. <br />Hannah CarlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128002293507135964.post-34898639126581046002011-08-30T14:33:23.946-04:002011-08-30T14:33:23.946-04:00I think it's extremely interesting not only fo...I think it's extremely interesting not only for artists but for audiences when a cover is done by a completely different music artist. For example when Obadiah Parker does the "Hey Ya" cover, the audience is thrown off initially from the feel and the meaning of the song. But it almost gives more value to the song, because people are able to appreciate how differently it can be performed and still have the same characteristics that originally made it a popular song.MaryKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653405680327574236noreply@blogger.com