Topic: Cover That Song Contest

This is a reboot of an old contest from brickfilms.com, in which a judge posts a well known song and entrants attempt to "cover", or make their own version of that song.

Ground rules:
1. The song chosen by the judge must be well known, and must be flexible enough to give entrants room for artistic license. Examples of past songs include "The Ants Go Marching", and "Carol of the Bells".
2. Songs may be created in any way possible, including but not limited to humming, singing, MIDI composition, or instrument playing.
3. Songs entered must be composed of entirely original material. No portion of the song may have been created by anyone other than the author.
4. Group entries are allowed, so if, say you know someone else on the site who plays an instrument and you sing, (or vice versa, any combination of talents is allowed- providing it follows rule 5), feel free to ask them if they want to collaborate.
5. Although you may collaborate with people who are not members of the site, it is necessary for at least one member to do significant work on the song (significant work defined as audible participation in the final product; the member should do more than mix the audio. Not that that isn't an important task, I just don't want to see people entering a friend's song into the contest).
6. The winner of the last contest is the judge of the next.
7. Entrants have one month to complete their song. (May be subject to change).

Discussion of the rules is encouraged, especially if you have a question or grievance which you feel constitutes a rule change.

I will be judging. The song to be covered is the children's classic "Baa Baa Black Sheep". Deadline July 23.]

Last edited by Squash (June 23, 2009 (06:24pm))

Re: Cover That Song Contest

How bout "The British Grenadier", or even better... Britney Spears! mini/mrgreen

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If it's 80's rock, let me judge.

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I would love to see what people did with Also Sprach Zarathustra (AKA "The 2001: A Space Odyssey theme").

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Something like "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" we did variations of it for GCSE Music.

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Alrighty then, after almost 2 months deliberation and grueling consideration of all possible songs, I have decided the song to be used will be Baa Baa Black Sheep. It's classic, most people know it, and there is plenty of room for personal interpretation. Contest ends July 23, a winner will be chosen within the week. There are many versions of the song on Youtube if you are not familiar. Be creative, have fun!

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Baa Baa Black Sheep,
E F G,
How I wonder what you are.

One for the master
T U V
Like a diamond in the sky

Baa Baa Black Sheep
A B C's
How I wonder what you are.

lol



Darkman's bedroom's,
painted pink.
Spudster slipped in the Ice Rink.

Randomparrot hugs a tree,
livinglego's bed is filled with Pee.

Weasley gets banned,
every day.
BertL lulz -- hooray!

Sorry if I offened you guys mini/smile

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Yes, as Fib pointed out Baa Baa Black sheep is much like the ABC song and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, although if you use old lyrics I would prefer you use Black Sheep's. That's not to say you can't make up new lyrics though, or do away with them entirely.

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Wait - I'm confused. Are we supposed to make up new lyrics for the song?

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"actuallly this involves spiderman too, not batman. but im also taking a new approach, more comedy, less action. i dont see to many movies like that with more comedy than action" --SteveStarfyTV on an Indiana Jones meets Star Wars idea.

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Personal preference. You can use the original, or you can create your own.

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Count me in.

@fib: In the old contest most people used the old lyrics and concentrated on making the music different. However, some people did also write new lyrics - a notable example I can think of is BertL's 'Hey Dame', from last time the song was Baa Baa Black Sheep (CTSC4 or something like that).

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MB wrote:

@fib: In the old contest most people used the old lyrics and concentrated on making the music different. However, some people did also write new lyrics - a notable example I can think of is BertL's 'Hey Dame', from last time the song was Baa Baa Black Sheep (CTSC4 or something like that).

Please never mention that song again. mini/sad

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BertL wrote:
MB wrote:

@fib: In the old contest most people used the old lyrics and concentrated on making the music different. However, some people did also write new lyrics - a notable example I can think of is BertL's 'Hey Dame', from last time the song was Baa Baa Black Sheep (CTSC4 or something like that).

Please never mention that song again. mini/sad

4realz? It was awesome. I hearted that song.

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DOUBLE POST.

I decided to get the ball rolling with THIS. My masterpiece. Enjoy.

I bet I'll do at least one other entry, because that's just how I roll.

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TRIPLE POAST.

You guys suck!

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While I can't say I agree (:P)... I think we need some sort of advertising to raise interest. I'll make a sig. Maybe that will get people's attention.

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fib12345 wrote:

Darkman's bedroom's,
painted pink.
Spudster slipped in the Ice Rink.

Randomparrot hugs a tree,
livinglego's bed is filled with Pee.

Weasley gets banned,
every day.
BertL lulz -- hooray!

Sorry if I offened you guys mini/smile

I love it. LL wants to kill you now. mini/tongue

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Re: Cover That Song Contest

Squash wrote:

While I can't say I agree (:P)... I think we need some sort of advertising to raise interest. I'll make a sig. Maybe that will get people's attention.

Or maybe people could just add to the thread either by posting their own songs or talking about the songs of others. Keep it afloat in 'New Posts.'

EDIT: The sig thing probably isn't a bad idea though.

Last edited by MB (July 1, 2009 (02:14pm))

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Sig is up. I won't be reviewing any songs until the round is officially over and judged, but others are certainly encouraged to review their fellow members' works.

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Ok so I'll enter in a couple of days.