SOI - YouTube Covers Conflict and Confuse Me

[BWU2Buffs]

So, my 9 year old leaves our browser on YouTube, and I take command.

And yes, YouTube was around for NLOTH, but not like this; not even close. I mean I do a simple search for Song For Someone, and blam, like 8 or 9, if not more, covers, interpretations, and lyric videos pop up.

They range from some pretty darn good piano only versions, to some very awful covers – “But I take a look and now I’m sorry I did” comes to mind.

I really don’t know what to think.

Is this legal?

What does the band or management think? Imitation is the sincerest flattery or something else?

It sort of messes with my head too: I watched a very U2 looking band do "Song for Someone" in a 'live' version before U2 ever does it live – and it kinda sounded good. WTF? Am I a traitor?

And who was it that said, “every artist is a thief”

I’m conflicted, but dang, I really like that piano version by Krzysztof Mrzygłód. (Really, you can't make this up)

Are you conflicted?

What do you think?

 

[dan_smee]

I don't think there is anything wrong with it, nor is it new, not is it confined to U2 - as long as they aren't making money, what's the issue?


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[PhilsFan]

Is this legal?

Fuck no. I hope these charlatans are drawn and quartered.

 

[dan_smee]

Fuck no. I hope these charlatans are drawn and quartered.

How is it illegal? Is it illegal when U2 play instant karma live?


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[bono_212]

Oh come on.

 

[Super Yo]

Actually, I see it as a tribute to the band.


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[david]

These covers are why the internet should be banned.

 

[david]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udhww6ZUUMU

 

[david]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHC8XYveyOQ&list=UU2t9mFb0SXpIMNwvwbhRrdw

 

[Yahweh_OMG]

it only reminds me how good this song was and how great Bono's voice was in 1990

the rest is funny....or sad it depends

 

[Axver]

How dare somebody record their own version of a song they like! That never occurred until YouTube cropped up! The Internet's killing music, folks.

 

[stray dog]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udhww6ZUUMU

Good god I spit out my donut! Fat Bono

 

[stray dog]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHC8XYveyOQ&list=UU2t9mFb0SXpIMNwvwbhRrdw

Someone needs to get on the treadmill. Thank god our guy doesn't eat.

 

[stray dog]

So, my 9 year old leaves our browser on YouTube, and I take command.

And yes, YouTube was around for NLOTH, but not like this; not even close. I mean I do a simple search for Song For Someone, and blam, like 8 or 9, if not more, covers, interpretations, and lyric videos pop up.

They range from some pretty darn good piano only versions, to some very awful covers – “But I take a look and now I’m sorry I did” comes to mind.

I really don’t know what to think.

Is this legal?

What does the band or management think? Imitation is the sincerest flattery or something else?

It sort of messes with my head too: I watched a very U2 looking band do "Song for Someone" in a 'live' version before U2 ever does it live – and it kinda sounded good. WTF? Am I a traitor?

And who was it that said, “every artist is a thief”

I’m conflicted, but dang, I really like that piano version by Krzysztof Mrzygłód. (Really, you can't make this up)

Are you conflicted?

What do you think?

If u2 can slaughter watchtower than why not?!

 

[BVS]

Is YouTube the new enemy of art?


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[Sken]

some say U2 have been covering U2 for years

 

[mama cass]

i refuse to listen to them

 

[lazarus]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHC8XYveyOQ&list=UU2t9mFb0SXpIMNwvwbhRrdw

Wow, this guy may have topped Bonernie.

 

[Reggie Thee Dog]

Wow, this guy may have topped Bonernie.

Fat Bono...

 

[PRB216]

I've always loved the breadth of U2 covers on YouTube.

To me it's cool to see how many people around the world have connected with their music & felt inspired enough to create their own versions.

 

[Chrisedge]

This was up two days after the release.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJg3VnHwOT8

 

[DomCobb]

Is YouTube the new enemy of art?


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Well not exactly. Youtube commenters are.

 

[Afliktor]

uh, i'm glad people are covering U2 on YouTube. it means they're still relevant.

in a semi-related note, have you ever searched "ordinary love remix" on YouTube? there are soooo many no other U2 song has close to that many. it's strange to me

 

[david]

If u2 can slaughter watchtower than why not?!

The version that appeared on Rattle and Hum was greatly touched up from the actual version recorded the day of which is on youtube as the save the yuppies concert.

 

[stray dog]

This was up two days after the release.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJg3VnHwOT8

Made me realize just how good Songs is.

 

[Hewson]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udhww6ZUUMU

Diamond Karaoke??!!??

 

[Max_theHitman]

I do not mind cover bands and the usual re-mixes (or dance mixed versions) of songs,
but the only thing I do not like is when somone posts a vídeo with no images and a
U2 song which they say is the real U2,
and then you find out it was a cover band doing
a song from U2 which hasn´t even come out on record yet!

That is annoying and not good for the real U2 band.
Because their original song could be
way better than any other imitation created by any cover band.

 

[BVS]

I do not mind cover bands and the usual re-mixes (or dance mixed versions) of songs,

but the only thing I do not like is when somone posts a vídeo with no images and a

U2 song which they say is the real U2,

and then you find out it was a cover band doing

a song from U2 which hasn´t even come out on record yet!



That is annoying and not good for the real U2 band.

Because their original song could be

way better than any other imitation created by any cover band.

Wait, you still think they were playing an unreleased U2 song?

Oh Max

One should be able to tell if it's real or not. 99.9% it's bullshit. Remember that and you'll never be fooled again.


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[corianderstem]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHC8XYveyOQ&list=UU2t9mFb0SXpIMNwvwbhRrdw

That screen-grab is enough fair warning that I do not want to watch this.

 

[david]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAcf-REvUXI&list=UU2t9mFb0SXpIMNwvwbhRrdw