Title: Billy Don't Be A Hero (Paper Lace)
Post by: Hilary on September 02, 2014, 12:03:39 PM
Post by: Hilary on September 02, 2014, 12:03:39 PM
I did the backer on the auto rhythm on Garageband and added a fleckle of harmony. I've done my own thing (surprise!) with the chords and added a tiny bit after the chorus.
Version 2 - without harmony - cheers Paul :D
Billy Don't Be A Hero
written by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander, performed by Hilary
Title: Re: Billy Don't Be A Hero (Paper Lace)
Post by: chapperz66 on September 02, 2014, 12:27:03 PM
Post by: chapperz66 on September 02, 2014, 12:27:03 PM
I will be honest Hilary - I wasn't expecting to like this, not being a huge admirer of Paper Lace. But I love the arrangement and the melancholy, but not maudling, tone of your voice. You have really transformed it so hats off to you.
The harmony might need a little bit of work in places but notwithstanding I really enjoyed listening to this.
Paul
The harmony might need a little bit of work in places but notwithstanding I really enjoyed listening to this.
Paul
Title: Re: Billy Don't Be A Hero (Paper Lace)
Post by: Hilary on September 02, 2014, 12:42:07 PM
Post by: Hilary on September 02, 2014, 12:42:07 PM
Quote from: chapperz66 on September 02, 2014, 12:27:03 PMI will be honest Hilary - I wasn't expecting to like this, not being a huge admirer of Paper Lace. But I love the arrangement and the melancholy, but not maudling, tone of your voice. You have really transformed it so hats off to you.
The harmony might need a little bit of work in places but notwithstanding I really enjoyed listening to this.
Paul
I was just thinking about that - it was a bold choice with a clash - maybe a rethink . . .
Title: Re: Billy Don't Be A Hero (Paper Lace)
Post by: bruno on September 02, 2014, 12:59:25 PM
Post by: bruno on September 02, 2014, 12:59:25 PM
Not seeing any controls to press to play???
Title: Re: Billy Don't Be A Hero (Paper Lace)
Post by: Hilary on September 02, 2014, 01:01:01 PM
Post by: Hilary on September 02, 2014, 01:01:01 PM
Quote from: bruno on September 02, 2014, 12:59:25 PMNot seeing any controls to press to play???
Should be working now :D
Title: Re: Billy Don't Be A Hero (Paper Lace)
Post by: bruno on September 02, 2014, 01:09:30 PM
Post by: bruno on September 02, 2014, 01:09:30 PM
I really like it when a cover is taken, and then you put your own stamp on it. Excellent cover Hillary, and nice use of the technology as well. Sounds great.
B
B
Title: Re: Billy Don't Be A Hero (Paper Lace)
Post by: Pete C on September 02, 2014, 01:35:37 PM
Post by: Pete C on September 02, 2014, 01:35:37 PM
Been trying to think of War songs but this one never crossed my mind - good call Hilary.
Without the cheese of the original this now comes across as a serious song - great version!
Pete
Without the cheese of the original this now comes across as a serious song - great version!
Pete
Title: Re: Billy Don't Be A Hero (Paper Lace)
Post by: chapperz66 on September 02, 2014, 02:07:27 PM
Post by: chapperz66 on September 02, 2014, 02:07:27 PM
I think that's a stunner now.
Paul
Paul
Title: Re: Billy Don't Be A Hero (Paper Lace)
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on September 03, 2014, 02:06:11 AM
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on September 03, 2014, 02:06:11 AM
This works much better transposed into a minor key. Way better than the sappy, poppy original that I remember well from childhood. And it's beautifully sung. Excellent work!
Title: Re: Billy Don't Be A Hero (Paper Lace)
Post by: Tangled Wires on September 03, 2014, 06:05:03 AM
Post by: Tangled Wires on September 03, 2014, 06:05:03 AM
For all your strengths in your Comedy work, I think that your talent shine equally as brightly when producing "straight" songs, whether they be originals or covers, and your vocal here just proves this point further....its stunning!
Nice use of the GB auto rhythm too, been known to dip into that myself from time to time.
I know the song too, but had not ever listened to it too closely to decifer what the true subject matter was, so this is very cool addition to this Fest.
Nice use of the GB auto rhythm too, been known to dip into that myself from time to time.
I know the song too, but had not ever listened to it too closely to decifer what the true subject matter was, so this is very cool addition to this Fest.
Title: Re: Billy Don't Be A Hero (Paper Lace)
Post by: Oldrottenhead on September 03, 2014, 06:32:53 AM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on September 03, 2014, 06:32:53 AM
wow this takes me back, great version.
Title: Re: Billy Don't Be A Hero (Paper Lace)
Post by: fenderbender on September 03, 2014, 06:02:57 PM
Post by: fenderbender on September 03, 2014, 06:02:57 PM
Hilary you got style and class
but ------------
I vwas going around all day singing that bloomin' song
that song really brings back memories from the old days for me
love it Hilary ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
"Billy dont be a hero...............................aghhhhh
where did I leave that fork and knife.
Tommy
but ------------
I vwas going around all day singing that bloomin' song
that song really brings back memories from the old days for me
love it Hilary ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
"Billy dont be a hero...............................aghhhhh
where did I leave that fork and knife.
Tommy
Title: Re: Billy Don't Be A Hero (Paper Lace)
Post by: Groundy on September 03, 2014, 11:21:56 PM
Post by: Groundy on September 03, 2014, 11:21:56 PM
Great cover Hilary, I really enjoyed it considering I didn't like the original..lol well done...Alex
Title: Re: Billy Don't Be A Hero (Paper Lace)
Post by: Tootler on September 05, 2014, 03:21:27 AM
Post by: Tootler on September 05, 2014, 03:21:27 AM
You certainly made this one your own. I see you have replaced the original with a version without harmonies but I liked how you did this. I heard someone else do this song last weekend and I thought "What a good song".
After seeing Greeny's comment
He's spot on. It was sort of OK until the last verse when they went all sentimental which really is not how the song should be. Your version was just right and I think leaving out the last chorus (whistled or sung) is an excellent touch.
After seeing Greeny's comment
QuoteWay better than the sappy, poppy original that I remember well from childhood.
He's spot on. It was sort of OK until the last verse when they went all sentimental which really is not how the song should be. Your version was just right and I think leaving out the last chorus (whistled or sung) is an excellent touch.
Title: Re: Billy Don't Be A Hero (Paper Lace)
Post by: Geir on September 05, 2014, 04:38:42 AM
Post by: Geir on September 05, 2014, 04:38:42 AM
That was excellent Hilary. Really great performance
Title: Re: Billy Don't Be A Hero (Paper Lace)
Post by: Mike_S on September 08, 2014, 04:00:10 PM
Post by: Mike_S on September 08, 2014, 04:00:10 PM
Blimey that was a trip down memory lane... I used to love that when I was a kid. You did a great Job Hillary and revamped it totally.
Title: Re: Billy Don't Be A Hero (Paper Lace)
Post by: Redler on September 08, 2014, 11:04:28 PM
Post by: Redler on September 08, 2014, 11:04:28 PM
Really nice and beautiful interpretation, Hilary! You've done very unique job on this. Excellent!
Title: Re: Billy Don't Be A Hero (Paper Lace)
Post by: kenny mac on September 09, 2014, 04:47:10 AM
Post by: kenny mac on September 09, 2014, 04:47:10 AM
Nice twist on this from the original,taking away all that pop sound and adding what you have gives you a chance to listen to the lyrics and take the message of the song in.
Nice one.
Nice one.