New stuff isn't new anymore?

Naffa · 3 Feb 2007 at 21:11

I'm sure a lot of you know what I'm talking about but this re-recording of Walk This Way has pushed me over the edge.

Why is it that lately loads of the new films/music being released are just remakes? It's a lot more apparent in film, but the so called Comic Relief single is a prime example of a classic being ruined. I know it's subjective as to whether you like it or not but I'm not liking all these new covers. I think McFly did Don't Stop Me now? Same thing happened there.

Maybe it's because I have a particular affinity for older music, and original music that I get so distressed by this. Maybe it's just me being a snob.

Just wondered if anyone else had similar feelings..

Scam · 3 Feb 2007 at 21:46

There's plenty of new music and new films being made. For music especially, you just have to scratch beneath the surface and look past what is currently being shoved down Joe Public's throat that particular week.

EDIT: It is annoying though. I got particularly peeved when i heard Ronan Keating had covered 'Iris' (as did some on these forums)... more and more annoyed when he was all over the TV performing and milking it for all it's worth.

Gilly · 3 Feb 2007 at 21:48

It shouldn't have ever been allowed to happen.

daven1986 · 3 Feb 2007 at 22:03

they really did ruin the tune didnt they. i had to turn off the tv!

[TR]SweetSpotOz · 3 Feb 2007 at 22:08

Gilly · 3 Feb 2007 at 22:22

Scam said:
EDIT: It is annoying though. I got particularly peeved when i heard Ronan Keating had covered 'Iris' (as did some on these forums)... more and more annoyed when he was all over the TV performing and milking it for all it's worth.

That was bad, but Walk This Way is sacred, and really shouldn't have been allowed.

SidewinderINC · 3 Feb 2007 at 22:28

Gilly said:
Walk This Way is sacred

something we both agree on

MarcLister · 3 Feb 2007 at 22:42

Gilly said:
That was bad, but Walk This Way is sacred, and really shouldn't have been allowed.

Aye so true. I don't mind LOOKING at Girls Aloud and Sugababes but why murder this classic song?! :mad:

The girl's voices sounded so weak and quiet compared to the original.

Matteysan · 4 Feb 2007 at 00:56

markyp23 said:
Yeah, Ronan Keating doing Iris really rattled my cage

Good covers going about as well though.

WT* if thats goo goo dolls - iris then ewwwwwwwww horrible

"andy" · 4 Feb 2007 at 01:23

it is and he tottaly butchered it in horrific ways too

Matteysan · 4 Feb 2007 at 01:27

andy8271 said:
it is and he tottaly butchered it in horrific ways too

oh dear

another song ruined by the corprate thats the music industry !

Carzy · 4 Feb 2007 at 01:36

This "there isn't any good music around nowadays" speech is getting rather tiresome.

SexyGreyFox · 4 Feb 2007 at 01:37

Gilly said:
That was bad, but Walk This Way is sacred, and really shouldn't have been allowed.

Which one?
I presume you mean the Run DMC one with Aerosmith?
Funny thing is when that came out I had exactly the same feelings because I remember the original 70's one from Toys in The Attic.

penski · 4 Feb 2007 at 10:27

I have to say that I love the GA/SB cover of it.

Apart from that Charnce/Darnce bit...

*n

Scam · 4 Feb 2007 at 13:17

dmpoole said:
Funny thing is when that came out I had exactly the same feelings because I remember the original 70's one from Toys in The Attic.

Hehe

Spunj99 · 4 Feb 2007 at 14:09

Run DMC version is a classic. Aerosmith are pap.

Imho, of course.

Gilly · 4 Feb 2007 at 16:53

dmpoole said:
Which one?
I presume you mean the Run DMC one with Aerosmith?
Funny thing is when that came out I had exactly the same feelings because I remember the original 70's one from Toys in The Attic.

Of course, not all covers are bad, but no-one is ever going to improve on the Run DMC version

Naffa · 4 Feb 2007 at 17:34

Especially not Girls Aloud and The Sugababes.