I vote for Perfect Asymmetry or Imperfect Symmetry! Either one would be nice...

I learned about this contest at the Portuguese Forum and I got so excited with the idea of trying out! But then I came here and got really sad by knowing that we cannot use the original track... That's because I don't have a band and it'd be the very first time that I'd do something like this. Singing is one of my hobbies (something I do just for fun when I'm at home, I use Audacity a lot), but I don't play any instruments nor have a band. I really thought it would be possible to take the vocals off and record over...

In my case, how could I make it happen? Would it be possible to use an instrumental cover version that has been made by someone else, for example, one of the many that can be found on YouTube (giving the proper credits)?

Thanks in advance... I'm really anxious and willing to participate (I had already even set up an appointment with a local recording studio, but I thought I'd be able to use the original track without the vocals when I called them). I look forward to some help...

Best wishes from Brazil...

DeniseYumi_Sao Paulo:

I vote for Perfect Asymmetry or Imperfect Symmetry! Either one would be nice...

I learned about this contest at the Portuguese Forum and I got so excited with the idea of trying out! But then I came here and got really sad by knowing that we cannot use the original track... That's because I don't have a band and it'd be the very first time that I'd do something like this. Singing is one of my hobbies (something I do just for fun when I'm at home, I use Audacity a lot), but I don't play any instruments nor have a band. I really thought it would be possible to take the vocals off and record over...

In my case, how could I make it happen? Would it be possible to use an instrumental cover version that has been made by someone else, for example, one of the many that can be found on YouTube (giving the proper credits)?

Thanks in advance... I'm really anxious and willing to participate (I had already even set up an appointment with a local recording studio, but I thought I'd be able to use the original track without the vocals when I called them). I look forward to some help...

Best wishes from Brazil...

You could definatly team up with someone who can make an instrumental track and then you can record you voice for it.

Im sure someone would be willing to help you with this.

You could use the youtube vid as long as the person who created it has given you permission to use it and of course they would be credited on the cover.

If you have any other questions you can email me at keaneshine@gmail.com

 Please Derek, cover BBH... I've already seen your work and it's wonderful.

I'd love it if you were the one in charge of that particular song cause It's beautiful and I'm sure you'd do a great work

roxley2007:

DeniseYumi_Sao Paulo:

I vote for Perfect Asymmetry or Imperfect Symmetry! Either one would be nice...

I learned about this contest at the Portuguese Forum and I got so excited with the idea of trying out! But then I came here and got really sad by knowing that we cannot use the original track... That's because I don't have a band and it'd be the very first time that I'd do something like this. Singing is one of my hobbies (something I do just for fun when I'm at home, I use Audacity a lot), but I don't play any instruments nor have a band. I really thought it would be possible to take the vocals off and record over...

In my case, how could I make it happen? Would it be possible to use an instrumental cover version that has been made by someone else, for example, one of the many that can be found on YouTube (giving the proper credits)?

Thanks in advance... I'm really anxious and willing to participate (I had already even set up an appointment with a local recording studio, but I thought I'd be able to use the original track without the vocals when I called them). I look forward to some help...

Best wishes from Brazil...

You could definatly team up with someone who can make an instrumental track and then you can record you voice for it.

Im sure someone would be willing to help you with this.

You could use the youtube vid as long as the person who created it has given you permission to use it and of course they would be credited on the cover.

If you have any other questions you can email me at keaneshine@gmail.com

Yes, my sister used to play guitar in a band and she knows a lot of people involved with music... I'll be speaking with her about this possibility.

Many thanks for your help, Derek. I'll email you if I have any other questions...

axelcrow:

 Please Derek, cover BBH... I've already seen your work and it's wonderful.

I'd love it if you were the one in charge of that particular song cause It's beautiful and I'm sure you'd do a great work

Yeah, I am working on the drum track. I have already finished the bass!

I wish I could do this, only I would need the piano scores for these songs. I would also need a good voice, since mine isn't worth ***.

b0red:

malena:

Hope it doesn't sound stupid,  but how about simply: "Almost Perfect Symmetry". This is what comes to my mind, when thinking about covers....

Imperfect Symmetry

Yay! That was probably what I meant! 

naily:

In Short:

Deadline: Sunday, May 10, 2009 by 11:59pm
Submit to: keaneshine@gmail.com

not that i am considering participating  but what timezone is this?

what was the name of the 2nd album, i can only remember 'Soaps&Beers', anyone?

Seem to recall Under The Ironed Sheets. That's what stuck in my mind anyway.

Yes it was named Under the Ironed Sheets:

http://bb01.sov.uk.vvhp.net/keane/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=42616 (love the old forum)

It seems the link for the download isn't available anymore.

Pi:

naily:

In Short:

Deadline: Sunday, May 10, 2009 by 11:59pm
Submit to: keaneshine@gmail.com

 

not that i am considering participating  but what timezone is this?

what was the name of the 2nd album, i can only remember 'Soaps&Beers', anyone?

It depends on what timezone you live in. The deadline is not based on a single timezone, but your own.

 I will be putting the last two cover albums up on Keaneshine soon.

 I wanted to participate (i began to make a BBH cover), but i won't be ready for the deadline... And i have to pass exams until June... Sorry lol. However, if the deadline is reported to end of June i can try to do something (maybe another cover than BBH, cause it seems that you're a lot on it ^^).

It seems this project isn't very successful... It's too bad :/ I hope the future "Imperfect Symmetry" (or esle) will work guys !

Super Wallon:

 I wanted to participate (i began to make a BBH cover), but i won't be ready for the deadline... And i have to pass exams until June... Sorry lol. However, if the deadline is reported to end of June i can try to do something (maybe another cover than BBH, cause it seems that you're a lot on it ^^).

It seems this project isn't very successful... It's too bad :/ I hope the future "Imperfect Symmetry" (or esle) will work guys !

Extending the deadline is in the works! So hopefully we will get more participation.

More news to come!

 Oh really?! YAY! I was about to send you something but I have the privilege to own a crappy microphone...so more time = maybe a better recording! Hurray (but you'll probably have a good laugh anyway ^_^"")!

roxley2007:

Super Wallon:

 I wanted to participate (i began to make a BBH cover), but i won't be ready for the deadline... And i have to pass exams until June... Sorry lol. However, if the deadline is reported to end of June i can try to do something (maybe another cover than BBH, cause it seems that you're a lot on it ^^).

It seems this project isn't very successful... It's too bad :/ I hope the future "Imperfect Symmetry" (or esle) will work guys !

Extending the deadline is in the works! So hopefully we will get more participation.

More news to come!

Thanks Derek! I'm working on a YHTMA cover, but I also need to pass my exams which start next week
 

573ff1:

roxley2007:

Super Wallon:

 I wanted to participate (i began to make a BBH cover), but i won't be ready for the deadline... And i have to pass exams until June... Sorry lol. However, if the deadline is reported to end of June i can try to do something (maybe another cover than BBH, cause it seems that you're a lot on it ^^).

It seems this project isn't very successful... It's too bad :/ I hope the future "Imperfect Symmetry" (or esle) will work guys !

Extending the deadline is in the works! So hopefully we will get more participation.

More news to come!

 

Thanks Derek! I'm working on a YHTMA cover, but I also need to pass my exams which start next week
 

Wow, this is awesome news!!  I was feeling kind of sad for not having had enough time to prepare another song, so now hopefully I'll find some time now! Looking forward to the new date...

I was just wondering... would it be possible to know which songs have been covered so far and how many of each? Or, more specifically, how many people have covered Love Is The End, which is my case?

Its Official!

The Perfect Symmetry Fans Cover Album Deadline has been extended to June 30th

Happy Recording!

Also, be sure to vote on the album name at Keaneshine.com (located on the right hand column)