Peter Gabriel wants ideas for his album of covers
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Topic: Peter Gabriel wants ideas for his album of covers
Posted By: markosherrera
Subject: Peter Gabriel wants ideas for his album of covers
Date Posted: March 25 2008 at 13:21
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In his page http://www.petergabriel.com - www.petergabriel.com he wants the opinions of the fans,for his new album of covers ,..its possible submit the name of the song and artist
" Not necessarily standards or classic songs, but songs perhaps that are from artists that are less known, or songs that are less known. I'm sure some of you out there will have ideas for songs thatÊyou'd like to hear me sing and it would be very interesting to get your feedback... I'm certainly not promising to cover the ones that score the highest, because when you cover a song you really have to feel something for it, but your ideas would be much appreciated.”
Peter Gabriel http://petergabriel.com/covers/ - http://petergabriel.com/covers/ http://www.petergabriel.com/user_profile.php?customer_id=gg_2Fd79XwqMzB5CBDQ. -
my list of some of my faves songs that I believe are good for Peter Superstition-Steve Wonder
when a blind man cries-deep purple And with many many changes.(.is not a joke). the song Symphony of destruction of Megadeth.with other sound of course. ------------- Hi progmaniacs of all the world |
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Posted By: markosherrera
Date Posted: March 26 2008 at 13:15
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John Lennon-Mother ------------- Hi progmaniacs of all the world |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: March 26 2008 at 13:53
| Oh, I instantly begun to indulge with a twisted idea Peter Gabriel to cover a song from The Watch! It would be brilliant! |
Posted By: BaldFriede
Date Posted: March 26 2008 at 14:08
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It might be interesting to hear him do a cover of "House With No Door" by VdGG.
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Posted By: stonebeard
Date Posted: March 26 2008 at 14:14
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Dream Theater - In the Presence of Enemies
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Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: March 26 2008 at 18:13
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You want Peter Gabriel to cover The Knife? Nah, that'd never work. |
Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: March 26 2008 at 18:16
| Atomic Rooster!!!!!!!! haha...don't know I'm blind on ideas right now, don't even know what I want to listen now but I really want to listen something, was thinking on Atomic Rooster or Camel or Relayer...Well no ideas from here.. |
Posted By: JLocke
Date Posted: March 26 2008 at 18:37
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Why not have him cover some Early Marillion work? The voice would fit perfectly!
Well, of course I'm a sucker for Tool songs being covered, since to my knowledge that has never been done.
Erm . . . maybe he should cover some Porcupine Tree. I think Gabriel's voice would sond really good with the already existing music, so why not?
Sorry for not being very specific, but these are pipe dreams anyway, aren't they?
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Posted By: JLocke
Date Posted: March 26 2008 at 18:52
| Ah, what the hell . . . I suggested "Right In Two". lol, like THAT'S gonna happen, |
Posted By: GoldenSpiral
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 09:17
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A PG cover album? Come on man, we want more original stuff! Cover albums are unfailingly bad in my experience.
That said, he should cover the entirety of A Trick of the Tail  ------------- http://www.myspace.com/altaic" rel="nofollow - http://www.myspace.com/altaic ALTAIC "Oceans Down You'll Lie" coming soon |
Posted By: heyitsthatguy
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 09:25
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Veil of Maya- Cynic ------------- 
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Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 09:35
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How about an all Bee Gees tribute? Seriously, it could be interesting to hear those songs Gabrielized. Otherwise, he should pick very unique things that are not usually targets for covers. ------------- a.k.a. H.T. http://riekels.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - http://riekels.wordpress.com |
Posted By: Passionist
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 09:49
| I suggested Crisader by Wigwam. Listening to this song, it would be just awesome by Peter Gabriel!!! |
Posted By: Melomaniac
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 10:06
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Something from The Doors would be awfully nice. ------------- "One likes to believe in the freedom of Music" - Neil Peart, The Spirit of Radio |
Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 10:09
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I suggested Mickey's Monkey by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles.
Loves his Tamla/Stax/Atlantic soul does our Pete. Although,I can hear PG singing Harry Belafonte's,'Banana Boat Song.' 'DAY-O! 'DAAAAY-O!'.....  ------------- 
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Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 10:10
I thought that he had already done a Bee Gees tribute on Genesis to Revelation.  -------------
Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb. |
bhikkhu wrote:Posted By: stonebeard
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 11:08
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The Flaming Lips - "You Have to Be Joking (Autopsy of the Devil's Brain)" I'm serious ------------- http://soundcloud.com/drewagler" rel="nofollow - My soundcloud. Please give feedback if you want! |
Posted By: StyLaZyn
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 11:47
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I suggested three Rush songs whose topics might be of interest to Gabriel: Territories, Red Tide, Losing It ------------- 
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Posted By: moreitsythanyou
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 15:39
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I suggested some Radiohead songs because nothing would by better than having my favorite vocalist sing songs by my favorite band.
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Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 18:01
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Errrm, I suggested an old Marillion track (Slainte Mhath) and one by Fish (State of Mind). Hope it's not considered being bad, I'm just really curious how that would work out....
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Posted By: Atkingani
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 18:29
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All tracks from A Trick Of The Tail and Wind & Wuthering... so the classic Genesis era should be completed! ------------- Guigo ~~~~~~ |
Posted By: Prog-jester
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 18:38
seconded  or something from CITIZEN CAIN 
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Posted By: Wilcey
Date Posted: March 28 2008 at 04:43
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Please visit http://www.petergabriel.com/covers - www.petergabriel.com/covers Peter's thinking about recording some covers “Not necessarily standards or classic songs, but songs perhaps that are from artists that are less known, or songs that are less known. I'm sure some of you out there will have ideas for songs thatÊyou'd like to hear me sing and it would be very interesting to get your feedback... I'm certainly not promising to cover the ones that score the highest, because when you cover a song you really have to feel something for it, but your ideas would be much appreciated.” Peter Gabriel 
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Posted By: ghost_of_morphy
Date Posted: March 28 2008 at 12:48
PG covering some old Neil Young would be an excellent idea.
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: March 28 2008 at 19:16
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I was having a real hard time with this until I started thinking about the Tori Amos album of covers, Strange Little Girls, and pretty much everyone she did would make for a good cover by Peter. Of course I'd really just prefer a new album of originals. When I first read this thread I read it as ideas for album covers, and I was thinking I haven't seen any new Roger Deans lately. Maybe Dean could do a cover for his album of covers.  ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: March 28 2008 at 21:08
Maybe some tracks off of Duke also.. |
Posted By: stonebeard
Date Posted: March 28 2008 at 21:14
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All of Filosofem by Burzum
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Posted By: tuxon
Date Posted: March 29 2008 at 09:27
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I asked for Boris the Spider from The Who, think it will sound good and actually fits Perter gabriel very well. ------------- I'm always almost unlucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Id5ZcnjXSZaSMFMC Id5LM2q2jfqz3YxT |
Posted By: progcabaretdoll
Date Posted: March 31 2008 at 13:50
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Buzzin' fly by Tim Buckley. A happy song for a happy man!!
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Posted By: WaywardSon
Date Posted: March 31 2008 at 15:06
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How about..
Chelsea Monday-Marillion
A man needs a maid-Neil Young
All the madmen-Bowie (or something from the early albums)
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Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: March 31 2008 at 15:42
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Rain Dogs - Tom Waits I think that would turn out well. ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: npjnpj
Date Posted: April 03 2008 at 04:54
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I think this might be something for PG:
He could take a bunch of songs from female singer-songwriters and interpret them from a male point-of-view , as Tori Amos did on Strange Little Girls (the other way around, of course),
Quite a challenge, I would imagine. Cheeky too.
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Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: April 03 2008 at 09:40
He's already covered Whiter Shade of Pale - 'twas very amusing. 
When We Were Young - Buck's Fizz
Unintended - Muse Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy DivisionNightmares by the Sea - Jeff Buckley
As I Die - Paradise Lost
Ashes - Pain Of Salvation
Resurrection - Fear Factory
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Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: April 03 2008 at 15:36
Glad I'm not one of Peter's vocal cords on that one, but a great track from a great period of a great band. ------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: Vompatti
Date Posted: April 03 2008 at 16:51
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I suggested: Morrissey - Asian Rut David Sylvian - Mother and Child Sting - Moon Over Bourbon Street |
Posted By: markosherrera
Date Posted: April 05 2008 at 16:19
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Something of Nightingales and Gary Hughes
Youssou NDour= seven seconds (not with Melanie Gabriel)
Pat Travers=Material eyes
The Cars=Just what I needed
Asia=Blue moon monday
Mike&the mechanics=The living years
Supertramps=School
Foreigner=Hot Blooded
Dead Kennedys=Kalifornia Uber Alles(Swartznegger)
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Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: April 05 2008 at 16:30
| Some Camel stuff?? Don't know really how's Peters voice now.. If he is like in the 70's well I supose he could do some Camel, an infamous prog band. Not for PA of course.. |
Posted By: Vompatti
Date Posted: May 21 2008 at 15:23
| Has anyone heard any news about this project? I couldn't find anything about it on his website. |
Posted By: clarke2001
Date Posted: May 21 2008 at 17:21
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Paul Simon: Under African Skies
Queen: Machines (Back To Humans)
and...Helter Skelter! ------------- |
Posted By: debrewguy
Date Posted: May 21 2008 at 17:45
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Nah, y'all are too obvious. Here goes ... Bruce Cockburn - Call it Democracy Angel City ( or the Angels as they're know in Australia) - Face the Day Steve Earle - Johnny Walker's Blues Rush - Closer to the Heart Bob Dylan - Masters of War Pearl Jam - Old Woman behind the Counter Devo - Freedom of Choice Blue Rodeo - The Ballad of the Dime Store Greaser and the Blonde Mona Lisa Motorhead - 1916 Klaatu - Hope (heck, he should re-do the entire album) Gentle Giant - I Lost my Head the Clash - Wrong 'Em Boyo U2 - MLK and finally - Genesis - either That's All or Abacab (no, really) ------------- "Here I am talking to some of the smartest people in the world and I didn't even notice,” Lieutenant Columbo, episode The Bye-Bye Sky-High I.Q. Murder Case. |
Posted By: The Doctor
Date Posted: May 21 2008 at 18:05
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I think it is absolutely mandatory that he cover a PC-era Genesis tune...hopefully he will pick one of the better tunes...That's All or Abacab would be cool, although I wouldn't mind him having a go at Mama or Domino. Or maybe even something from ATOTT would be pretty cool, say Squonk or DOAV.
Other than that...I agree with whoever said an early Bowie tune...I would choose Cygnet Committee, Quicksand, or if he wanted to go a bit more commercial with it maybe Life on Mars?
I think it would also be cool if he covered some of the newer prog bands, maybe not the ones directly Genesis-inspired though, like K2, The Watch, etc. but maybe some TFK, some PT, some Tangent or Rocket Scientists. Finally, I wouldn't mind hearing PG cover a VDGG or PH song. T'would be interesting. ------------- I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you? |
Posted By: zicIy
Date Posted: May 28 2008 at 01:49
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The Who - "I Can See For Miles" ; "In A Hand Or A Face" ; "The Song Is Over" Thunderclap Newman - "Something In The Air"
Todd Rundgren - "I Saw The Light"
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Posted By: Chris S
Date Posted: May 28 2008 at 04:16
I couldn't agree more. What is it with all the artists doing covers? Running out of inspiration or what!!
More studio work please  ------------- ...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR] |
Posted By: Luke. J
Date Posted: May 29 2008 at 00:57
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I would be interested in "Dead Air for Radios" (Chroma Key) covered by Gabriel, especially Mouse (Now Watch What Happens). Or "Go" by O.S.I. Yes, I admit that sometimes I think Moore sounds a bit like Gabriel. Other would be Pain of Salvation's "Enter Rain". No classic prog here!
But another studio album is my favourite option.. come on Peter!
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Posted By: zicIy
Date Posted: May 29 2008 at 01:01
| Johnny Cash - "Ring Of Fire" |
Posted By: zicIy
Date Posted: May 29 2008 at 02:24
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Fugs - "Out Demons Out" |
Posted By: Harry Hood
Date Posted: May 29 2008 at 21:15
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Lou Reed- "Metal Machine Music Part III" Beatles - "Revolution 9" Fish - "Big Wedge" ------------- 
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Posted By: A B Negative
Date Posted: May 30 2008 at 14:34
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Napalm Death - You Suffer. From side-long suites and double-LP concept albums to a song that lasts a second... ------------- "The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar.... Now, that's my idea of a good time." |
Posted By: ghost_of_morphy
Date Posted: June 04 2008 at 04:32
LOL. I like that almost as much as the Neil Young suggestions, but I'm sure he'd never try to compete with Johnny.
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Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: June 04 2008 at 14:23
| I wonder how he would cover "My name is Mud" by Primus. I'd like to see Tony Levin play the basslines. |
Posted By: zicIy
Date Posted: June 10 2008 at 03:34
The Who - "Eminence Front" (could be another "Sledge Hammer"!  )
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Posted By: zicIy
Date Posted: June 10 2008 at 03:41
 well, i can say that i´m sure too. but, ghost_of_ morphy, if Grace Jones did do a nice cover of that song , then .......... |
Posted By: Dick Heath
Date Posted: June 10 2008 at 08:04
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Fairly obvious but something from Kevin Gilbert's Thud or Shaming Of The True. ------------- The best eclectic music on the Web,8-11pm BST/GMT THURS. CLICK ON: http://www.lborosu.org.uk/media/lcr/live.php - http://www.lborosu.org.uk/media/lcr/live.php Host by PA's Dick Heath. |
Posted By: Tuzvihar
Date Posted: June 10 2008 at 11:22
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People, I think you missed the point. You all list well know songs from well known bands/artists whilst: " Not necessarily standards or classic songs, but songs perhaps that are from artists that are less known, or songs that are less known. I'm sure some of you out there will have ideas for songs thatÊyou'd like to hear me sing and it would be very interesting to get your feedback... I'm certainly not promising to cover the ones that score the highest, because when you cover a song you really have to feel something for it, but your ideas would be much appreciated.” Peter Gabriel http://petergabriel.com/covers/ - Charles Bukowski |
Posted By: zicIy
Date Posted: June 10 2008 at 16:00
ok, i agree, then i´m feel free to suggest to Mr. Gabriel to get anOBSCURE SONG by TAKO, or INDEXI ,or even EKV; i mean, not one of worldwide popular songs by these bands
for covering that.btw, some suggest from Poland prog bands, i mean, from that golden decade, ´70s ?
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Posted By: Tuzvihar
Date Posted: June 10 2008 at 16:08
Mournig Rhapsody or Strange Is This World by Czesław Niemen. ------------- "Music is much like f**king, but some composers can't climax and others climax too often, leaving themselves and the listener jaded and spent." Charles Bukowski |
Posted By: zicIy
Date Posted: June 10 2008 at 16:12
yea, why not? please to e-mailing to Mr. Gabriel that right NOW!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted By: Tuzvihar
Date Posted: June 10 2008 at 16:23
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Sent.
------------- "Music is much like f**king, but some composers can't climax and others climax too often, leaving themselves and the listener jaded and spent." Charles Bukowski |
Posted By: Tuzvihar
Date Posted: June 10 2008 at 16:27
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BTW, Strange Is This World: http://youtube.com/watch?v=9L3m2KRonsc - http://youtube.com/watch?v=9L3m2KRonsc Mourner's Rhapsody: http://youtube.com/watch?v=HPHfbZcNl6U - http://youtube.com/watch?v=HPHfbZcNl6U (shortened) Polish versions. ------------- "Music is much like f**king, but some composers can't climax and others climax too often, leaving themselves and the listener jaded and spent." Charles Bukowski |
Posted By: zicIy
Date Posted: June 10 2008 at 16:28
yea,  Mr. Gabriel will get a hit!
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Posted By: Tuzvihar
Date Posted: June 10 2008 at 16:37
Yes. Niemen recorded english versions of this songs as far as I know. ------------- "Music is much like f**king, but some composers can't climax and others climax too often, leaving themselves and the listener jaded and spent." Charles Bukowski |
Posted By: zicIy
Date Posted: June 10 2008 at 16:54
i think that would be more interesting if Mr. Gabriel will recorded these covers on that original, Polish versions, than on English versions, imho.
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Posted By: Tuzvihar
Date Posted: June 11 2008 at 13:58
Provided he's able to sing in polish... which I doubt. ------------- "Music is much like f**king, but some composers can't climax and others climax too often, leaving themselves and the listener jaded and spent." Charles Bukowski |
Posted By: Endless Wire
Date Posted: July 03 2008 at 13:03
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Mekanik Destruktiw Kommandoh ------------- . |