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Amy Senior Member Posts: 283 Registered: Mar 2001	posted June 26, 2001 02:41 PM We all love it when Duncan surprises us with a cover of another musician's song. Of course though, nothing compares to his own music! Yesterday, I was entertaining myself with visions of a tribute concert to Duncan. I was looking around my cd collection and thinking about what singer or group would do what song. Here's my lineup: In The Absence of Sun~~ Sarah McLachlan would give it that sultry air Barely Breathing~~ Lisa Loeb, this would be so much fun to hear Reasons For living~~ Rufus Wainwright, he's got the keyboard skills and an inquistive voice Serena~~ Weezer, would do a kick-ass job with this song Home~~ David Gray, it just sounds right Out Of Order~~ Elliot Smith, would be able to pull this off with his sensitivity The End Of Outside~~ Bjork, I really want to hear this happen! Her music blurs the lines of reality. Now onto songs from Humming.......... In Between~~ REM, this is what their music is about! Rubbed Out~~ P.J. Harvey, would rock this out with her powerful voice and guitar Alibi~~ Counting Crows, it's their song that got away! Varying Degrees Of Con-Artistry~~ RADIOHEAD!!! This performance would go on last! C'mon, I could practically already hear Thom Yorke sing "the market place is doing fine". Everyone, Everywhere~~ Dave Matthews band, their universal combination of sounds would fit well. Then there's wishful Thinking~~ Erykah Badu! Threw you off? I love this goddess of music, i just had to put her in here somewhere. Imagine the her smooth,jazzy, etheral feel she put to it. maybe Stephen and Duncan would like to hear, Mr. Chess~~ Elvis Costello A Mirror In the Heart~~ Tracy Chapman The Wilderness~~ Tori Amos Sad Stephen's Song~~ The Sundays or the EELS Winds That Blow~~ Ben Folds Five I'm so interested in what other musician's you would like to hear perform one of Duncan's songs. Best Wishes Always, Amy IP: Logged
BrokenG Senior Member Posts: 266 Registered: May 2001	posted June 27, 2001 12:14 AM Nice topic! No one will ever compare to Duncan's wonderful singing and songwriting talent, but some will try and my suceed in honoring his music now or down the road. So ummm... Out of Order-Jewel In Between-Dan Wilson I have no ideas! Well, I'm not good at this at all! But, here's a couple of songs Duncan could do covers of...(Sorry to change your topic!) Revolve by Nine Days (They are really pretty good! A little louder than Duncan, but they have ok lyrics and are awesome in concert! Really sweet guys!) Peace Jennie IP: Logged
sunday's child Senior Member Posts: 559 Registered: May 2001	posted June 27, 2001 04:51 AM Whizz, I definitely like that Björk and Erika Badu thing, I CAN hear it... WHEW!!! Hmmm... guess, the best cover version I could imagine would be if Mr. Buckley could sing 'A body goes down', if you know what I mean... Oh, really my fave would be, if Seal does 'Reasons for living' IP: Logged
Amy Senior Member Posts: 283 Registered: Mar 2001	posted June 27, 2001 02:16 PM Thanks BrokenG and Sunday's Child for your replies! Wow! Jewel and Seal! This tribute concert (album?) sounds so awesome right now! Again , no one would be able to perform Duncan's songs as well as he could, but it would still be fun to hear. Any other musicians? IP: Logged
Molly Senior Member Posts: 129 Registered: Mar 2001	posted June 27, 2001 04:22 PM I would definatley have to recommend Ani DiFranco doing Serena. Ben Harper could do House Full of Riches, Faith Hill could do Lo and Behold (I dont really like her music but she has an amazing voice), Jimmy's Chicken Shack could put an interesting spin on Nothing Special. Hmmm, I guess that's all I got, but keep um coming, I like this topic! Much love and aloha~ Molly IP: Logged
RON! Member Posts: 11 Registered: Apr 2001	posted June 28, 2001 12:20 PM Radiohead interpreting 'Varying Degrees Of Con-Artistry' would be very interesting! So would Duncan doing 'Tripping Billies' by Dave Matthews Band... 'Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we'll die...' That'd be cool... IP: Logged
Cyndi Senior Member Posts: 112 Registered: May 2001	posted June 29, 2001 10:39 PM AMY! That's an awesome list! I could totally hear Weezer doing Serena! And the Sundays! You have great taste in music YOU GO GIRL! IP: Logged
Squiz Member Posts: 17 Registered: May 2001	posted June 29, 2001 10:53 PM How about Aimee Mann doing a cover of "She Runs Away"? IP: Logged
Cyndi Senior Member Posts: 112 Registered: May 2001	posted June 29, 2001 10:59 PM YEAH! Gotta have Aimme Mann on there somewhere...how about Sad Stephen's Songs? IP: Logged
Gabrielle Senior Member Posts: 241 Registered: Jun 2001	posted June 29, 2001 11:22 PM A tribute album?! grins Good lord, is his career over with already?! hehe I think hearing Tori Amos redo a Duncan song would be some wild entertainment... hehe IP: Logged
Amy Senior Member Posts: 283 Registered: Mar 2001	posted June 30, 2001 01:18 PM Alright! I'm happy that you all find this entertaining, as well. I just happen to LOVE music and connecting with it. Has anybody seen, "Dancer In The Dark", the movie starring Bjork? It is absolutley amazing how her character would listen to the sounds around her and make songs in her head. Anyway, I realize that a tribute album is usually done for artists who have been around for awhile and their careers are sort of peaked. But, wouldn't it be cool if tribute albums were done for artists who are still going strong? Talk about a boost of confidence! Who doesn't like to know that they have affected someone in a positive way? Which leads me to the thought of tribute bands. There are many of them around where I live. Some examples are, Human Clay, a tribute band for Creed. Itchy Fish, is a Pearl Jam tribute band. Shania's Twin, is a man who does Shania Twain's songs. Can you think of starting your own tribute band for Duncan or just do it solo? What name would you go under? Let's also keep this going with names of some more artists who can perform one of Duncan's songs. Aloha back to everyone, who has responded so far! Thanks! Everyone's ideas are fantabulous! Molly, I think it's cool that you picked Faith Hill to do "Lo and Behold", even though you don't really like her music but recognize her beautiful voice, I agree! Also, I'll be paying more attention to Aimee Mann, since she's getting some high recommendations. Carry On! Best Wishes Always, Amy [This message has been edited by Amy (edited June 30, 2001).] IP: Logged
Springroz Senior Member Posts: 1019 Registered: Mar 2001	posted July 01, 2001 09:33 AM Oh this is a fun game. Lets get started. Ok one of my favorite vocalists is the lead singer for Train. I am absolutely in love with his voice. But when asked which Duncan song would sound good, I think I had to pick something off of phantom moon. THe first album is really delicate. and the songs i really love on there match too well with duncan's voice and to change it would disrupt a lot of the high parts. So I think the Train lead would song great singing Longing Town. Its not too high and very breathy. It isnt too soft so he doesnt have to whisper. He can pipe those vocals full of air and get a full sound, which is what i think is his forte. Sarah Brightman singing Lo and Behold. If it's not Duncan, its gotta be an opera singer. And a full orchestera. In a concert hall. Imagine all that sound boucing throughout the tall architectural dome... Jude would rock at singing Lover from Hell. Its his kinda song. It sounds very judeish. IP: Logged
galore4 Senior Member Posts: 135 Registered: May 2001	posted July 02, 2001 01:31 PM I like the idea of Rufus Wainwright doing some covers of Duncan. He would do the songs justice, no doubt. He's new album Poses is great. His lyrical prose is mind blowing. Hmm...I would also enjoy some covers by Josh Rouse, Joseph Arthur, Hawksley Workman, and maybe even Jimmy Eat World... WOW, the possibilities! Jen* <<Revolve by Nine Days (They are really pretty good! A little louder than Duncan, but they have ok lyrics and are awesome in concert! Really sweet guys!)>> Speaking of Nine Days... they're from LI, not too far from where I live actually. I've seen them SO many times. One of the first times was in this place with less than 50 people. It's been so cool seeing them get popular of the year. I read in the news paper that their next album is going to be more rockin' (Wallflower and Counting Crows-ish) That's much more my speed... so, it should be cool. BTW, I was thinking of selling Madding Crowd CD that the entire band signed. I don't ever listen to it, so I figured a real fan would enjoy it more. Let me know if you're interested! Rock on! Maria IP: Logged
Bodhisattva Senior Member Posts: 86 Registered: Jun 2001	posted July 02, 2001 01:53 PM I'd really like to see some old-school musicians step up to the mike for this one. That would be interesting. Bob Dylan - Nothing Special Tom Petty - In Between Don Henley - Bite Your Tongue Stevie Nicks - Sad Stephen's Song Lucinda Williams - November Tears For Fears - Serena I know, weird picks, but what can I say? IP: Logged
Amy Senior Member Posts: 283 Registered: Mar 2001	posted July 03, 2001 01:36 PM Great! I'm happy to see that people are still having fun with this topic! There have been some more more great pair ups and suggestions added on to the list. Thanks a mundo! springroz, a concert hall with a big architectural dome sounds like a great place to have this concert. galore4, Joseph Arthur is very cool. I don't know the other people you mentioned but, I'm keeping my ears open. Bodhisattva, WOW!! Great "old school" list. Tears For Fears! I loved them back in the eighties! I still have to sing along loudly whenever, I hear them on the radio. Let's keep it up! Still no suggestions for doing your own personal tribute. All I can think of is singing "Days Go By", since it touches me so deeply. Just a violin and myself. It would take some intense rehearsing on my part though, because I'd have to maintain the integrity of the song. C'mon everyone, don't be shy, lets add more to the list! Have A Happy FireWorks Day! Best Wishes Always, Amy IP: Logged
sweetsnail Senior Member Posts: 972 Registered: Apr 2001	posted February 07, 2002 02:07 PM ok, this was the closest I could find....it's interesting anyway. -stephanie IP: Logged
duncanbox Senior Member Posts: 85 Registered: May 2001	posted February 07, 2002 06:25 PM Sting- House Full of Riches Kyle Cook (of Matchbox Twenty)- Little Hands J.LO (haha just kidding) Chris Cornell- In Between Eagle Eye Cherry- Bite Your Tongue INXS (yes, with Michael Hutchence one could only wish...)- Out of Order Fiona Apple- Rubbed Out (she could SO pull it off) Red Hot Chili Peppers- Rubbed Out (hey- featuring Fiona..I'm liking this) Lisa Loeb (a classmate! wouldn't that be sweet!)- Reasons for Living Radiohead- November (it would sound hot, trust me) There's plenty more where that came from... just let me think about it... (Nice topic!) Oh- I love the Tracy Chapman idea too. Sybil IP: Logged
Amy Senior Member Posts: 283 Registered: Mar 2001	posted February 08, 2002 07:13 PM Hi, Sybil! Thanks for bringing this topic back up from the dead. I'm happy you found the idea as entertaining. I can hear Radiohead's "november", and your right, it's HOT!! IP: Logged
angee Senior Member Posts: 381 Registered: Mar 2001	posted February 08, 2002 07:25 PM i wanna hear a body goes down by Joe Strummer- that would be too cool.... IP: Logged
blue_psyche Senior Member Posts: 129 Registered: Oct 2001	posted February 09, 2002 04:22 AM if toad the wet sprocket hadn't disbanded, then they should cover some of duncan's songs. or maybe glen phillips can do that, or todd of lapdog, they're both good... IP: Logged
Amy Senior Member Posts: 283 Registered: Mar 2001	posted February 09, 2002 06:53 PM Hi Angee! Joe Strummer, eh? My head may be buried in the sand or something because i'm not sure if I've heard of him. Can anybody let me in on the music of Mr.Strummer? blue_pyche, I really like Toad the Wet Sprocket too. I still haven't gotten over their breakup or even the Gin Blossoms (who they remind me of). Okay lets say, Weird Al wanted to do a tribute song.....I read in a post somewhere that Duncan joked around and changed "Longing Town" to "Longing to Be O-Town", that would be pretty funny. Or maybe instead of "Mr. Chess" it could be "My Hairy Chest". I can see the video right now with Weird Al rubbing his hands through this nasty rug on his chest ewwww... IP: Logged
duncanbox Senior Member Posts: 85 Registered: May 2001	posted February 10, 2002 10:06 AM Hehehe Amy you're funny. That whole Weird Al thing does kind of creep me out though- in a humorous way . Sybil IP: Logged
angee Senior Member Posts: 381 Registered: Mar 2001	posted February 11, 2002 09:35 AM Amy- Joe Strummer is the former singer for the Clash- his new band Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros... good stuff- I recommend the Global A Go Go album... cheers! IP: Logged
bronwen Member Posts: 25 Registered: Jan 2002	posted February 11, 2002 12:35 PM I can only think of 2 artists & 2 songs: Bite your tongue - the Cranberries Home - Sting I love some of the suggestions that others have made, though! IP: Logged
Amy Senior Member Posts: 283 Registered: Mar 2001	posted February 11, 2002 06:33 PM Hi, Angee! That same night I asked about Joe Strummer, I went to Borders book store and that very album you mentioned was on the listening booth. So, surprised and curious, I gave it a listen and thought it was definetly cool. Hi bronwen! Thanks for throwing in your suggestions too! Best wishes, Amy IP: Logged
robcapa Member Posts: 8 Registered: Feb 2002	posted February 12, 2002 07:51 PM I would like to see Trent Reznor sing She Runs Away. Wouldn't that be interesting? IP: Logged
Damion123 Senior Member Posts: 66 Registered: Dec 2001	posted February 14, 2002 11:40 AM Hey, these look really cool. anway, one q sort of off topic, but didn't lisa Loeb and Duncan go to college together? I heard something like that from somewhere but I can't remember. also on topic, for...oh no, I forgot! damn it! It was really cool, too! Quickly people, name some artists, I just can't remember who I wanted to do an interpretation of serena! runs off and cries in a dark corner Adam IP: Logged
Amy Senior Member Posts: 283 Registered: Mar 2001	posted February 14, 2002 12:10 PM getting Adam to straighten up and smile Yes, Duncan and Lisa went to Brown University in Rhode Island, where I live! Back while I was in high school I could've been sitting next to Duncan in a restaurant and not even know it, because I've always liked to hang out near the university. Anyway, he used to be in a band with her and some other girls. Trent Reznor, that's a name that was missing on this thread so far, he would do a very interesting cover song indeed. IP: Logged
Damion123 Senior Member Posts: 66 Registered: Dec 2001	posted February 14, 2002 02:41 PM Thanks, Amy. Hey, you lived by brown? that's really cool, cause I'm thinking of going to RISD! I hope I get in! thanks. IP: Logged
bronwen Member Posts: 25 Registered: Jan 2002	posted February 15, 2002 08:17 AM Hey, I just thought of another one: Have Tina Turner and/or Macy Gray do "Nothing Special." You know, they could turn that into a great duet... Bronwen IP: Logged

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