Covers Quote by M. Shadows
“When we were writing the 'Stage' album, we realized we'd never really done proper covers, where we were taking songs and making them our own and kind of playing around with them. I came up with the idea of doing a cover of 'Wish You Were Here,' but we didn't really want it on the record.”
About This Quote
Source Band interview: Discussing the making of the album "Stage", 2020
Describes the process of reinterpreting existing songs to fit the band's style, emphasizing artistic ownership.
In simple terms: Covering songs involves making them uniquely yours.
Key Takeaway
Respect original work while adding personal flair.
Themes
music
art
originality
Mood
innovative
thoughtful
Type
musical
creative
When to use this quote
- recording studio
- concert setlists
- fan discussions
- music education
Key Concepts
cover songs
creative adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a cover successful?
- How much change is too much?
A Different Perspective
Risk of losing the song’s original spirit.
![“The [2012 covers album] 2120 [South Michigan Ave.] was different. We covered a lot of classics there. But most of the time when we did it I always prided myself on digging up obscure songs that no one knew of.” quote by George Thorogood](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a1d/george-thorogood-10443_albums_the-2012-covers-album-2120-south-michiga_78213.jpg)
