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TarTar
* Dog in the Sand *
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 Posted - 03/13/2004 : 03:00:03
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The guitar part in Joy Division's "Leaders of Men" sounds VERY similar in both key and tone to one of the main riffs from Led Zeppelin's "Achilles Last Stand." Yeah, I know, extremely important to point out.
Now hows about we talk about songs sounding like other songs. I'll go with some I can think of:
Pavement's "Silent Kid" sounds like "Everyday" by Buddy Holly.
Offspring's "Why Don't You Get A Job" sounds like "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" by The Beatles
Sublime's "What I Got" sounds like "Lady Madonna" by The Beatles
Creed's "Are You Ready?" sounds like "Vaseline" by Stone Temple Pilots
Ultra Vivid Scene's "Special One" (featuring Kim Deal!) sounds like "September Gurls" by Big Star
Butthole Surfer's "TV Star" sounds like "Hungry Heart" by Bruce Springsteen
Shakira's "Underneath Your Clothes" sounds like "Eternal Flame" by The Bangles
White Stripes "Fell In Love With a Girl" sounds like "Middle of the Road" by The Pretenders
Ween's "Japanese Cowboy" has the same melody as "Chariots of Fire," which Ween became aware of and when performed live, the band segues into "Chariots" at the end of "Japanese Cowboy."
Steve Millers Band's "Keep On Rockin' Me" has the same opening riff as "All Right Now" by Free
Interpol's "Obstacle 1" starts off sounding like "By the Way" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and then begins to sound more like "Marquee Moon" by Television, and it keeps on feeling like the singer is going to start singing "Is She Weird?" by the Pixies throughout the song.
I should point out that one Joy Division guitar line sounding like a Zep song is nothing Joy Division should be ashamed of, because Zeppelin ripped off many artists much more blatantly and knowingly.
Plus, I don't have anything wrong with songs having a resemblance to another song. Pavement's "Silent Kid" is one of my favorite songs of theirs, and I dig "TV Star" by the Butthole Surfers. I like a number of the other songs mentioned above.
I should mention that "Fight Test" by the Flaming Lips sounds like Cat Stevens "Father to Son," but I haven't ever really heard "Father to Son," at least I'm not aware of having heard it, even though I played the chords to a verse of it a few weeks back while the guy I was performing with sang the words (and strummed his guitar). It was an open mic. Someone requested some Cat Stevens. My friend told me the chords to play, so I played 'em, he sang. I didn't notice the similarity to Fight Test then, but when I mentioned that I had never even heard that song before, people were like, "What, you've never heard Father to Son?" and I said, "Ahhhh, that's the one that supposedly sounds like Fight Test." It must be a good song, cuz the melody to Fight Test is awesome, one of my favorite Flaming Lips songs.
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Edited by - TarTar on 03/14/2004 14:59:45 |
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 03/13/2004 : 03:15:38
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I think most of Ray Davies' songs sound like some other Ray Davies song.
Self-plagiarism?
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 03/13/2004 : 03:49:09
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They played Fight Test and Father & Son back-to-back on the radio the other day, and its uncanny.
The other one is Are You Gonna Be My Girl by Jet, and some Diana Ross song that I can't remember the name of.
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2004 : 11:56:42
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Californication : the intro sounds like "Hurt" from Johnny Cash.
I’m not sure what this could mean / I don’t think you’re what you seem / I do admit to myself / That if I hurt someone else / Then we’d never see just what we’re meant to be |
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Chris Knight
= Cult of Ray =
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2004 : 12:40:15
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Yeah, that Jet song sounds a lot like Iggy's "Lust For Life".
I've been listening to Terror Twilight by Pavement, and there's a song on there (probably Platform Blues, not sure) that, for about ten seconds, sounds like that "same ol' song and dance" song by Aerosmith. |
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ShakeyShake
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1058 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2004 : 15:02:59
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Guess what???
GUESS WHAT!??!!?!?
Nirvana's smells like teen spirit sounds exactly like U-mass!!
I bet i'm the first person to pick up on this aswell
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TarTar
* Dog in the Sand *
1965 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2004 : 15:09:48
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But Trompe Le Monde and Nevermind came out at the exact same time.
Edit - Actually, I checked and Nevermind came out a few weeks before Trompe Le Monde. Plus, I don't think the songs sound the same at all.
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Edited by - TarTar on 03/14/2004 15:12:14 |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2004 : 16:26:18
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quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
They played Fight Test and Father & Son back-to-back on the radio the other day, and its uncanny.
The other one is Are You Gonna Be My Girl by Jet, and some Diana Ross song that I can't remember the name of.
"Join The Cult Of Frank/In Ten Words Or Less"
i think Flight Test intentinally sounds like Father & Son. it's a conscious homage, as opposed to a conscious or unconscious "rip off".. |
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mun chien andalusia
= Quote Accumulator =
Italy
2139 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2004 : 16:48:13
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white stripes' "seven nation army" sounds like the cure's "subway song" but faster.the melody is exactly the same.
 join the cult of errol\and you can have a beer\without having to quit smoking
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TarTar
* Dog in the Sand *
1965 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2004 : 21:00:17
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The White Stripes are hacks. They just don't seem genuine to me. But so many people love their music, so I guess there's something going on there. I just don't get it.
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Edited by - TarTar on 03/14/2004 21:00:53 |
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TheCroutonFuton
- Mr. Setlists -
USA
1728 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2004 : 21:04:49
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TarTar...I don't "get" their music, either. It's just nothing special at all, in my opinion. Same for the Strokes...they do absolutely nothing for me, other than annoy me..haha
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 04:37:53
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"Song for a Blue Guitar" by the Red House Painters vs. "Fade Into You" by Mazzy Star
*don't worry shut up sit down go with it and be happy |
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Scarla O
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
947 Posts |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 04:59:56
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Blur's 'MOR' = David Bowie's 'Boys Keep Swinging'
David Bowie's 'New Killer Star' (verses only) = Coffee & T.V
Some kind of weird symbiotic relationship?
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 10:11:57
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quote:
Originally posted by Chris Knight
Yeah, that Jet song sounds a lot like Iggy's "Lust For Life".
I've been listening to Terror Twilight by Pavement, and there's a song on there (probably Platform Blues, not sure) that, for about ten seconds, sounds like that "same ol' song and dance" song by Aerosmith.
Yep and The Jam.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 10:12:44
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quote:
Originally posted by TarTar
But Trompe Le Monde and Nevermind came out at the exact same time.
Edit - Actually, I checked and Nevermind came out a few weeks before Trompe Le Monde. Plus, I don't think the songs sound the same at all.
"You're muckin' with a G here!"
Bloody Pixies ripping off Nirvana again!!! 
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1222 Posts |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 11:25:57
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killing joke / eighties ~ nirvana / come as you are
 Frank Black / Teenager of the Decade.... |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 11:48:51
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The Rapture sounds like Gang of Four/ P.I.L on nearly every song.
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1342 Posts |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 12:18:27
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If you give me some DJ equipment, I can turn "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana into "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred. Seriously...right after that opening rift in "Teen Spirit", and the drums come in...it's a smooth transition.
I'm a fsh with no i's. |
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PsychicTwin
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1772 Posts |
Posted - 03/16/2004 : 08:08:49
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Burning Brides "Arctic Snow" and Nirvana "Opinion"
Up till the point where the vocals come in during the BB song, it sounds EXACTLY the same as the Nirvana one. EXACTLY. Kind of embarassing actually. |
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IceCream
= Quote Accumulator =
USA
1850 Posts |
Posted - 03/16/2004 : 10:15:57
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"Brain Stew" by Green Day....sounds like "25 or 6 to 4" by Chicago, imo. I think they sound so much alike that the situation is comical. Ha.
"Breezin'" by George Benson reminds me of "Burndt Jam" by Weezer.
 Join the Cult of Pi - It's just 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288419716939937510582097.... |
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switchy
- Gigographer -
USA
324 Posts |
Posted - 03/16/2004 : 10:56:17
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The Decemberists are one of my favorite bands, but there are a few songs of their's that remind me of old songs:
"I Was Meant for the Stage" - Sting's "Fields of Gold"
"Angel, Won't You Call Me?" - 3 Dog Night's "Shambala"
"The Soldiering Life" - Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline"
"California One" - i can't put my finger on it, but it always reminds me of some particular old song. |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 03/16/2004 : 11:00:59
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"Diamond sea" (Sonic Youth) sounds very much (both lyrics and music) like I'll be you mirror (Velvet Undeground)
I’m not sure what this could mean / I don’t think you’re what you seem / I do admit to myself / That if I hurt someone else / Then we’d never see just what we’re meant to be |
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GoddessTheory
= Cult of Ray =
USA
675 Posts |
Posted - 03/16/2004 : 11:02:27
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| Creep (Radiohead) has the same chord structure and sounds like All I Need Is The Air That I Breathe (hollies). |
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Chris Knight
= Cult of Ray =
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - 03/16/2004 : 13:03:00
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Here's another Nirvana one!
Even In His Youth vs. Out For A Walk by The Flaming Lips |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 03/16/2004 : 15:10:51
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I've got one! "Smells Like Teen Spirit" sounds a lot like Weird Al's "Smells Like Nirvana."
Oh, wait...
Join the Culf of Buttoms / Correctly spelled cults are so passé. |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 03/17/2004 : 00:20:25
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Pick any song by Muse and it sounds exactly like Radiohead before Kid A.
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jimmy
= Cult of Ray =
USA
876 Posts |
Posted - 03/17/2004 : 22:38:20
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All rap songs sound like songs from the 80's and late 70's,
I said, "You have no hard-on till that aching fills your chest"/ Good-bye Lorraine |
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jimmy
= Cult of Ray =
USA
876 Posts |
Posted - 03/17/2004 : 22:42:26
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Also, I think the beginning of the Sugarcubes "Birthday(album version)" sounds just like the beginning of Elvis Costello "Beyond Belief".
I said, "You have no hard-on till that aching fills your chest"/ Good-bye Lorraine |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2004 : 04:54:54
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Pearl Jam´s Given To Fly and Zeppelin´s Going to California. read a Guitar World interview with Jimmy Page and he was typically forthright about grumbling about it.
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"You one of those right-wing nut outfits?" inquired the diplomatic Metzger.
Fallopian twinkled. "They accuse us of being paranoids."
"They?" inquired Metzger, twinkling also.
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1342 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2004 : 10:05:23
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There is a new Tesla song (yes, Tesla), I think it's called "Caught Up In a Dream"...some of the guitar parts sound like "I Will Run After You" by FB.
I'm a fsh with no i's. |
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PsychicTwin
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1772 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2004 : 11:51:00
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TESLA?
(oh wait, you already answered that...nevermind)
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2004 : 16:14:42
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Avril Lavigne's "Complicated," Hilary Duff's "So Yesterday," and Liz Phair's "Why Can't I?" all seem to be pretty much the same song. I'd say Liz's is the best, but that's probably just because she did a lot of other songs that were actually good.
Join the Culf of Buttoms / Correctly spelled cults are so passé. |
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Ebb Vicious
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1162 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2004 : 19:22:36
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if i kept track of this sort of thing i'd have an unabridged oxford english dictionary for you.
unfortunately i don't really remember very many i was gonna say the ween one but you beat me to it.
there's a whole lot of tmbg songs that have either obscure or not-so-obscure roots. and by roots i mean the song is almost a blatant rip but with the melody changed and/or totally different harmony. they do this on purpose and a lot of the times the original song is referrenced in some way. |
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Thomas
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1615 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2004 : 17:10:47
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"She Hates Me" by Puddle of Mudd is a complete rip off of "I Saw Your Mommy(and your mommys dead)" by Sucidal Tendancies.
"Our Love is Rice and Beans and Horses Lard" |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/22/2004 : 09:45:32
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quote:
Originally posted by Thomas
"She Hates Me" by Puddle of Mudd is a complete rip off of "I Saw Your Mommy(and your mommys dead)" by Sucidal Tendancies.
"Our Love is Rice and Beans and Horses Lard"
"She Hates Me' used to remind me of "Lithium" but now it reminds me of Self-esteem" or whatever it's called by The Offspring.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/22/2004 : 11:31:59
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Originally posted by PsychicTwin
Burning Brides "Arctic Snow" and Nirvana "Opinion"
Up till the point where the vocals come in during the BB song, it sounds EXACTLY the same as the Nirvana one. EXACTLY. Kind of embarassing actually.
It think it sounds like "The Passenger" by Iggy Pop. I also think that BB's "Glass Slipper" sounds like "Brown Sugar" by The Rolling Stones. But then so do loads of other songs.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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