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Posted by Krispy Kreme on Mar-10-2009 10:21:

remix vs cover song

For example , Armin van Buuren did a remix of the popular tv show 24. The full title of the song is: Armin Van Buuren - The Longest Day (24 theme)

Isn't the right method : (producers of the theme song name here) - 24 (AVB remix)

I am still confused about the fine line between remixes and a cover song. In this case with Armin and 24, it is a cover song the way it is titled.. just a fancy word play to keep the original theme but to let people know it is the new producers version.

If someone can explain this more clearly that would be great

Posted by Storyteller on Mar-10-2009 10:24:

I think this particular track was just an entirely new production with a few references in there to the tv series. Which in term would explain why it is considered an original instead of remix .

Posted by wing on Mar-10-2009 10:33:

yep, like tomena - moonlight sonata (original mix)

Posted by Mr.Mystery on Mar-10-2009 11:00:

Remix = using elements of the original
Cover = recreating the original without any parts of the original

In general. You can also get the rights to the composition so you can release it under your own name.