A cover version is what it is. Tribune albums, cover artists

The world of music is full of various tracks. Some of them gained popularity, others remained not so famous. In addition to the originals, there is a cover version. This is a song that another artist quailed.

Every month dozens, hundreds of songs appear. Both popular artists and little-known bands release new tracks, as well as albums. But the cover version is not inferior to them. This is a rewritten song, which in some cases becomes much more popular than the original. Moreover, there are a lot of examples where cover versions of hits have become much more in demand than the original song.

A cover version appeared long ago. This phenomenon did not cause much delight in people. It was believed that the musician steals the idea, after which he wants to get fame. But, despite this, as well as the fact that some people performed songs of their idols to show their respect, the cover version is a song that often gained popularity even more than the original.

Cover artist

There are collections that contain only intertwined songs. They are called tributes.

The cover version is often compared to a remake, which is a remade of an existing work. By the way, in Russia, Sergey Minaev is a striking example of a person who works in the style of cover versions. In addition, he is fond of parodies.

The singer or musician who deals with cover versions of various songs was called a cover artist, and the group was called a cover group. But the terminology from the English-language resources contains other names for such artists:

• party band;
• wedding band;
• fun band.

There are groups that perform songs of only one collective, in which case they are called tribute groups. By the way, the rock cover version is considered very popular.

There are many artists who began their journey to popularity with cover versions. This may include:

• What About Bill;
• Joe Cocker
• The rasmus;
• HIM;
• The Rolling Stones and others.

They debuted with songs from other talents, but they aroused the delight and respect of many people. After that, such artists began to present original works. There are a lot of similar groups.

There are artists who constantly perform only other people's works, as they set themselves such a task. For example, the Scopyons group.

Basically, the performance format has become popular, which is not limited to certain frames in style, performance. And groups in this format can easily perform different songs: from heavy rock to lounge music, jazz.

Tribute album

There are many albums that were released, received recognition, and consisted only of interwoven songs. They were called tribe albums. Basically, such creations contain songs of one author, they were simply recorded by different artists.

Tribute albums are divided into several types:

1. The album, which includes the songs of one musician, a group that performed by various cover artists.
2. The album, which includes songs of different musicians, and performed by one cover artist. A vivid example was the debut album of Elvis Presley.
3. The album, which includes the songs of one musician, a group that was performed by one cover artist.
4. An album that resembles a copy of a previously released album by a famous artist.

Remakes

Quit songs can be attributed to remakes. This term appeared a long time ago. So called versions of works that already exist. This applies to films, music, literature. The remake is not considered a parody, as it introduces new colors and characteristics into an existing work.

As for music, many people sing songs that already exist. Some tracks were released several decades ago. Such a performer breathes new life into an old piece, after which the song can again gain popularity.

Songs That Surpassed The Originals

There are songs that managed to become much more popular than the original. A vivid example is the Beatles, which has quashed a Isley Brothers song. It was called "Twist And Shout", and received explicit recognition only after the sound of the world four.

Also, the song "Love Machine" was once sung by one female pop group Girls Aloud. But later, Arctic Monkeys decided to fill this track with their spirit. The composition received delight and popularity.

There are stars whose interest has dwindled on old songs. One of these tracks, written back in the 60s, was the song "Feeling Good". She was sung by John Coltrane, Sammy Davis and Nina Simon. She did not receive much popularity, and after a while she began to be forgotten, until the Muse collective took up her. They gave the song a new life in the style of rock. She blew up the audience. This track is still used by the trio at concerts. There are many such examples. Fans can also sing songs, after which they often get a good version of the track.

So, a cover version has long appeared. What is this, many today know. Some now popular artists started their journey with cover versions of other songs.