QueenZone discussion #1080094
As much noise as I've made...
| Haystacks Calhoun II 08.02.2008 14:16 |
....pointing out flaws in other peoples cover songs, I figured that I should pay the piper, and let you all hear some of the songs that I have managed to butcher. No effects, no crap, just me, a cheap guitar, a keyboard, and an old school 8 track recorder (I can't stand faking it) link Enjoy! Laugh! Heck, even a couple of Guffaws may be in order. Peace. |
| john bodega 08.02.2008 23:20 |
Dude, you've actually got a pretty fine voice. My first instinct was to liken it to Brian May but you've got a bigger timbre to yours (if that's the right word??) On 2nd thought I actually don't know who you sound like, and that's probably a good thing to be able to boast as a singer Good work, seriously. |
| Dan C. 09.02.2008 03:29 |
Those are some pretty decent covers. Space Oddity is my favorite. I really like the tone of your voice. Do you write as well? |
| YourValentine 09.02.2008 04:51 |
You have a beautiful voice, very touching. I was surprised, to be honest ;) |
| Erin 09.02.2008 11:09 |
I like the picture for Patience. LOL Good job, Haystacks! :-) |
| ***Marial-B*** 09.02.2008 11:44 |
Dan, what a nice voice :D!!!!!! |
| AspiringPhilosophe 09.02.2008 11:55 |
Wow...those are actually really good. I have to be honest and admit that I'm a bit shocked. The timber of your voice is really nice and you can put emotion into it without making it sound like you are struggling for the notes (or being strangled). Good job! |
| Haystacks Calhoun II 09.02.2008 13:40 |
Thanks for the kind comments, everyone. |
| Janet 09.02.2008 14:05 |
You have a beautiful voice. Very nice! |
| Roger Meadows Tailor 09.02.2008 14:20 |
Hey Dan.You're pretty good.Do you write your own music,If so,you should get it on there.Well done,my friend. |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 09.02.2008 15:16 |
The Killers!!!!!! :D Great songs. And great voice! :D |
| Music Man 09.02.2008 16:02 |
I like it. |
| Lisser 09.02.2008 21:42 |
DAN!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful!!!! Absolutey beautiful!!! Please please please let me know if you play anywhere local, I will def come see you!! All these years, we live so close and no meet up! Keep the songs coming!!! I love it! |
| Crazy LittleThing 10.02.2008 21:17 |
I'm digging your Space Oddity, Dan. : ) I'm kinda surprised you don't look more like Haystacks Calhoun or Bob Ross . . . |
| Roger Meadows Tailor 10.02.2008 21:58 |
Queen+Dan....anybody? |
| Matias Merçeauroix 11.02.2008 02:12 |
You voice reminds me a little of Justin Hayward (which is good :P). I liked the versions. |
| Mr.Jingles 11.02.2008 11:42 |
As Darth Vader would say... Impressive, Most Impressive! Keep up the good work! |
| Donna13 11.02.2008 13:18 |
<b>- Horsie Clarkson - wrote: You voice reminds me a little of Justin Hayward (which is good :P). I liked the versions.I thought maybe a little bit like the singer from Styx? Good harmonies. You must have fun with your recordings. |
| sparrow 21754 11.02.2008 16:48 |
my god dan, that is the best cover of 'love of my life' i have heard so far!!! bravo!!! you have an excellent voice. it gives me hope that when i see people do covers that there are some good voices, and with quality 'cheap' equipment-which is something i cant hold a candle to, since im poor :) and to have such patience to record the harmonies so well! im sincerely impressed. again, bravo!!! ive been sick, but iove wanted to do amy + mark ronsons version of 'valerie' and 'plush' by STP for fun :) |
| Haystacks Calhoun II 11.02.2008 17:46 |
Again, thank you all for your kind comments. Yes, I do have a lot of fun. It helps keep me somewhat sane. I would like to submit my cover of LOML to the stage of champions, but whom to I send it to? Regarding originals, I'm not a writer. But, just give me the song and I'll sing it like I mean it. I'd like to be able to get into the right original project, provided, of course, someone could write good songs...ha! |
| StoneColdClassicQueen 11.02.2008 21:26 |
To be completely honest, I thought it was Brian May on the LOML track XD seriously!! Don't laugh at me!!! Great voice Dan!!! Send this to Dr. Bri and see if he replies!! I love your voice, it's just amazing!!! If you make it big in the industry, remember where you came from!! (queenzone XD) Your are one of the only reasons I visit myspace and I don't even own one. |
| Dan C. 12.02.2008 05:18 |
Are you a fan of Lou Reed? I think you'd do an awesome version of Perfect Day. |
| Lisser 12.02.2008 15:29 |
Dan....why in the hell have you not tried out for American Idol or something? I just listened to LOML bc it wasn't there before and it is...dare I say...better than Brian's version!!!!!!!!!! I'm fucking dead serious!!!!! WOW WOW WOW...and WOW. |
| Bohardy 12.02.2008 20:39 |
Quite nice Haystacks. I like it. As others have said, there's a definite similarity in yours and Brian's voices, although yours generally sounds a bit more assured and comfortable than Bri's. And I too, again as others have said, was pleasantly surprised with I was hearing. You aren't what I expected. A few suggestions if I may?... - Replace the Em in Hallelujah with E. I presume you've heard Buckley's version of this song, and so I wonder why you opted against using the major version of the chord, as he did. For me, that E chord is the emotional pivot for the whole song, due to it's chromaticity. - The whistling at the start of Patience...It needs sorting. I presume you know this, but in case you don't, it's very 'pitchy'. In fact, at times it almost sounds as if you're whistling in a different key altogether. Other than that, good job fella. |
| Mr Mercury 13.02.2008 06:38 |
I quite liked the version of the Killers song "When You Were Young" you did. Really nicely done indeed. |
| Bohardy 13.02.2008 07:29 |
Oh yeah, forgot to add that. I absolutely detest The Killers, but liked your rendition of their song. Better than the original, no doubt. |
| Treasure Moment 13.02.2008 09:18 |
nice music and voice, i didnt like the mentioning of jesus though coz i REALLY hate religion :) |
| Haystacks Calhoun II 13.02.2008 10:03 |
I'm not a whistler, I has happy that sounded as good as it did..but you can't cover that song and NOT at least give it a go...and I'm not much of a guitar player, to be honest....farting around with songs is just a fun way for me to blow off steam. I appreciate all the love, guys. |
| Poo, again 13.02.2008 11:54 |
Treasure Moment wrote: nice music and voice, i didnt like the mentioning of jesus though coz i REALLY hate religion :)What a stupid thing to say. SHEEP FUCKER. YOU FUCKING SHEEP. SHEEP. . SHEEP...! --------------- |
| Matias Merçeauroix 13.02.2008 12:30 |
...!!! |
| Treasure Moment 13.02.2008 14:11 |
<font color=pink>Poo wrote:not really, organized religion is the most evil thing on earthTreasure Moment wrote: nice music and voice, i didnt like the mentioning of jesus though coz i REALLY hate religion :)What a stupid thing to say. SHEEP FUCKER. YOU FUCKING SHEEP. SHEEP. . SHEEP...! --------------- |
| Mr.Jingles 13.02.2008 18:01 |
Treasure Moment wrote: nice music and voice, i didnt like the mentioning of jesus though coz i REALLY hate religion :)Then how come you are in a message board of a band that has a song called "Jesus"? Don't hate Jesus. He loves you. Even despite the fact that everybody else thinks you're an asshole. |