"Like A Fool"
written by Geir
preformed by Hook
Title: "Like A Fool" Hook covers Geir
Post by: Hook on May 20, 2012, 11:36:56 PM
Post by: Hook on May 20, 2012, 11:36:56 PM
The 1st voice I heard on songcrafters was Geir's and I was instantly a fan. His musicianship is amazing, his songwriting skills are 2nd to none & his voice just blew me away. I'm pretty sure I haven't heard a song from him I didn't like and I've been thinking about covering this tune for months now. You can find the original here https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=12161 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=12161) and the brilliant Facemask did an incredible cover of it here https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=13012 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=13012)
I wanted to make this my own so I opted to produce it up, I sped up the tempo a bit (hope that doesn't upset anyone too much) and tracked it out. The percussion is six tracks, all actual instruments, and I've been neglecting my mandolin so I pulled it out for this one.
Geir, I toiled over covering any of your tunes(not that I can play many of them), afraid I would screw it up but oh well; it's too late now! All done on the br, percussion tracks through the ps-02 mic into br.
1 chorus uke
1 clean uke
1 bass
1 stereo lead vocal
1 harmony vocal
2 mandolin
1 triple bongo
1 shaker egg
1 tambourine
1 vibra slap
1 wooden guiro
1 finger cymbal
Title: Re: "Like A Fool" Hook covers Geir
Post by: Bluesberry on May 21, 2012, 12:32:04 AM
Post by: Bluesberry on May 21, 2012, 12:32:04 AM
What have we here............I have to stop everything I am doing and give this one a spin....I like the smokefilled barroom jazzy feel, it reminds me a little of what Tom Waites may have done with this one, not the vocal, just more of the very cool arrangement...............and that mandolin is just ..... just .......just .......... yeahhmm you know it, thats what I like, yes sir. One of my favorites, covering one of my favorites, a true Songcrafters moment. God I love this place.
Title: Re: "Like A Fool" Hook covers Geir
Post by: 64Guitars on May 21, 2012, 12:41:45 AM
Post by: 64Guitars on May 21, 2012, 12:41:45 AM
Cool cover of a fabulous song.
Quote from: Hook on May 20, 2012, 11:36:56 PMHere's a double fester for you.
Actually, double festers aren't possible this time around. TributeFest is covers of songs written by other members and covers aren't allowed in DIY Fest since you have to do it yourself, including the songwriting.
https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=15129.0 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=15129.0)
Maybe we'll have a DIY Covers Fest sometime in the future but this time it's strictly originals.
Title: Re: "Like A Fool" Hook covers Geir
Post by: Geir on May 21, 2012, 02:35:07 AM
Post by: Geir on May 21, 2012, 02:35:07 AM
What better way to start a week than getting with a truly talented musician covering one of your songs !!!
I'm totally blown away by this. I just had time to put it on my piPhone before heading to work and have listened to it at least 20 times now ;D And with every listen I hear new and exciting details. The music's so skillfully performed, tight, but so playfully relaxed that only a very confident musician can manage.
The up-tempo arrangement works brilliantly and the vocals are just superb.
Thank you for making my day Hook !!!
Oh ...............and that mandolin is just ..... just .......just .......... :D :D :D the icing of the cake ! ;D
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I'm totally blown away by this. I just had time to put it on my piPhone before heading to work and have listened to it at least 20 times now ;D And with every listen I hear new and exciting details. The music's so skillfully performed, tight, but so playfully relaxed that only a very confident musician can manage.
The up-tempo arrangement works brilliantly and the vocals are just superb.
Thank you for making my day Hook !!!
Oh ...............and that mandolin is just ..... just .......just .......... :D :D :D the icing of the cake ! ;D
(http://media.cakecentral.com/gallery/860419/600-1317613014.jpg)
Quote from: Bluesberry on May 21, 2012, 12:32:04 AMI like the smokefilled barroom jazzy feel, it reminds me a little of what Tom Waites may have done with this one, not the vocal, just more of the very cool arrangement...........I couldn't have put it better myself. I was thinking the same as I drove to work today.
QuoteGod I love this place.You said it Dave !!!
Title: Re: "Like A Fool" Hook covers Geir
Post by: Hook on May 21, 2012, 02:23:10 PM
Post by: Hook on May 21, 2012, 02:23:10 PM
Dave- Thanks brother, you rock the best comments!
64- I knew that, I remember The Reverends post but I might have been a bit impaired by the time of posting, sorry!
Gier- Glad you like it brother, thanks for a great song!
I think these tributes are the most intimidating covers to attempt. I've usually played most of the covers I've recorded for years, having time to get comfortable with it & make it my own. Having a more personal relationship, as virtual as it is, with said songcrafters vs. say...Elvis Costello puts the pressure on in a much different way, but I have enjoyed recording these tributes much more than I do my typical coverfest entries. I have one more in mind but I won't get to it until next month, got a little family vacation coming up end of this week!
Thanks for listening!
64- I knew that, I remember The Reverends post but I might have been a bit impaired by the time of posting, sorry!
Gier- Glad you like it brother, thanks for a great song!
I think these tributes are the most intimidating covers to attempt. I've usually played most of the covers I've recorded for years, having time to get comfortable with it & make it my own. Having a more personal relationship, as virtual as it is, with said songcrafters vs. say...Elvis Costello puts the pressure on in a much different way, but I have enjoyed recording these tributes much more than I do my typical coverfest entries. I have one more in mind but I won't get to it until next month, got a little family vacation coming up end of this week!
Thanks for listening!
Title: Re: "Like A Fool" Hook covers Geir
Post by: Flash Harry on May 21, 2012, 03:32:02 PM
Post by: Flash Harry on May 21, 2012, 03:32:02 PM
Absolutely fabulous!
Just blew me away!
And in keeping with Geirs approach to making music. Imaginitve use of instrumentation, but maybe not bottletops crushed and nailed to a stick. Still, right up there with the best!
I have to put this on my piepod.
Just blew me away!
And in keeping with Geirs approach to making music. Imaginitve use of instrumentation, but maybe not bottletops crushed and nailed to a stick. Still, right up there with the best!
I have to put this on my piepod.
Title: Re: "Like A Fool" Hook covers Geir
Post by: Gritter on May 21, 2012, 03:40:19 PM
Post by: Gritter on May 21, 2012, 03:40:19 PM
Love the percussion, excellent arrangement. Shines like a gem!
Title: Re: "Like A Fool" Hook covers Geir
Post by: cuthbert on May 21, 2012, 05:55:51 PM
Post by: cuthbert on May 21, 2012, 05:55:51 PM
Damn, this sure is sweet!
I stand in awe of all the talent and work that went into covering it. Percussion and mandolin completely rock the house...hell, every bit of it is of high caliber!
I stand in awe of all the talent and work that went into covering it. Percussion and mandolin completely rock the house...hell, every bit of it is of high caliber!
Title: Re: "Like A Fool" Hook covers Geir
Post by: SharksDontSleep on May 22, 2012, 12:30:26 AM
Post by: SharksDontSleep on May 22, 2012, 12:30:26 AM
Wow. There's a lot going on here ... And it's all good.
Love all the acoustic instruments, especially the percussion, not to mention the mandolin.
Really Good
8)
Love all the acoustic instruments, especially the percussion, not to mention the mandolin.
Really Good
8)
Title: Re: "Like A Fool" Hook covers Geir
Post by: danieldesete on May 22, 2012, 08:08:19 AM
Post by: danieldesete on May 22, 2012, 08:08:19 AM
fabulous production, you two make a dream team
Title: Re: "Like A Fool" Hook covers Geir
Post by: Facemask93 on May 22, 2012, 05:48:19 PM
Post by: Facemask93 on May 22, 2012, 05:48:19 PM
Very nice Mr Hook sir , some very well deserved comments here , a polished performance indeed , i bet G man is a happy chappy
Rob
Rob
Title: Re: "Like A Fool" Hook covers Geir
Post by: Geir on May 23, 2012, 12:13:02 AM
Post by: Geir on May 23, 2012, 12:13:02 AM
Quote from: facemask93 on May 22, 2012, 05:48:19 PM...... i bet G man is a happy chappyIndeed I am ;D ;D
I still find small details I didn't hear the first 20 times I listened :)
And one thing I forgot to mention in my last comment : That bass ! Wow just perfect !!!
And all the time you must have used on just the rhythm tracks ! You really are a fabulous percussionist !
In a dream I see you, Rob and me performing this with a load of our songcrafter friends joining us !
Title: Re: "Like A Fool" Hook covers Geir
Post by: launched on May 23, 2012, 08:35:28 AM
Post by: launched on May 23, 2012, 08:35:28 AM
Wow, blown away by your premium version of one of "The Man's" finest songs!!
Enjoyed every second of it - And will continue to enjoy it as it is on my player.
Awesome, you rock!
Enjoyed every second of it - And will continue to enjoy it as it is on my player.
Awesome, you rock!
Title: Re: "Like A Fool" Hook covers Geir
Post by: Rolow on May 23, 2012, 05:22:19 PM
Post by: Rolow on May 23, 2012, 05:22:19 PM
Way cool creative set of instruments and love the sound you got out of em. I went back and listened to
the G man original, great song dude. Taking this fine tune and making something of your own out of it
is a tribute indeed! Congrats to both of you.
the G man original, great song dude. Taking this fine tune and making something of your own out of it
is a tribute indeed! Congrats to both of you.
Title: Re: "Like A Fool" Hook covers Geir
Post by: Geir on February 18, 2014, 01:55:42 AM
Post by: Geir on February 18, 2014, 01:55:42 AM
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Title: Re: "Like A Fool" Hook covers Geir
Post by: Geir on May 20, 2017, 05:30:53 PM
Post by: Geir on May 20, 2017, 05:30:53 PM
Now that I've met the guy I'm even more flattered
Love this version of this song
Ottb
Love this version of this song
Ottb
Title: Re: "Like A Fool" Hook covers Geir
Post by: Rata-tat-tat on May 20, 2017, 05:44:58 PM
Post by: Rata-tat-tat on May 20, 2017, 05:44:58 PM
What else can be said... this is pure magic guys.
Title: Re: "Like A Fool" Hook covers Geir
Post by: Redler on May 23, 2017, 09:56:40 PM
Post by: Redler on May 23, 2017, 09:56:40 PM
How i have missed this gem?
Hook, you're just amazing! Brilliant cover of a SC classic!
Hook, you're just amazing! Brilliant cover of a SC classic!