So, I've got a song that's a few years old and has been on the web, freely available, during most of that time. When I first finished it, I had several labels (including a couple of fairly well-known ones) contact me unsolicited to see if I was interested in signing it, which told me that the song had good potential, but I wasn't interested in signing songs away at the time. A friend of mine just recently inquired about doing a remix of it and now we're considering maybe doing a "2012" version of it, solely with the intent of signing it to some label (I know, I'm such a whore).
What do you guys think? Is this a good idea? Do you think a label would be interested in a new take on an old song, assuming that the new version is quite different from the original? Anybody here ever tried this?
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Feb-17-2012 22:18
EddieZilker
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I've thought about doing it, myself, mostly because when I listen to an old song of mine, I can hear a few improvements I'd like to make in light of having more experience.
I've seen it happen a lot of times, where old tunes (Gamemaster, for instance) will get a fresh rework. I'm not sure how successful those are. My advice is to let him have at it and see what happens.
Originally posted by EddieZilker
My advice is to let him have at it and see what happens.
Clarification: I would re-do the original, he (Avery Parker) would do a remix. We're even considering re-recording the vocals, but I need to decide if I think it's worth the time first.
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Feb-17-2012 22:36
Kysora
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Location: Hampshire, IL
I mean if it's good, there you go, if it turns out to be shit (completely possible) then yours looks that much better. basically a win-win in every way.
it is fun reworking old tracks, think I've done it to 5 or 6 of mine so far. no clue about how a label would respond to that though
Feb-17-2012 22:38
Normie
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Two opposing thoughts FWIW:
1: Sometimes a rework sounds better/improves the original with your new/fresh perspective experiences.
2: George Lucas killed Star Wars with his constant screwing with a solid piece.
Unless you are majorly emotionally attached to it, I say go for it.
Feb-17-2012 23:57
TranceLover007
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Registered: Sep 2009
Location: Seattle, USA
I would definitely do that, with new things you learn over that period of time, new tools acquire and with some new influence (latest pop trend on the market) you may be under, I think that this may turn out really beneficial, for quality and sound perspective, for your production. Go for it Dave!!!
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Originally posted by Normie
Unless you are majorly emotionally attached to it, I say go for it.
Nope, I generally don't get emotionally attached my songs. My question is more related to the likelihood of a label being interested in a new take on a song that has been around. I'm sure that a label wouldn't be interested in the original now because (1) it's been available on the web for free for years, and (2) it sounds pretty dated now. But would that deter them from wanting to sign a remake?
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Feb-18-2012 00:38
Normie
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quote:
Originally posted by cryophonik
Nope, I generally don't get emotionally attached my songs. My question is more related to the likelihood of a label being interested in a new take on a song that has been around. I'm sure that a label wouldn't be interested in the original now because (1) it's been available on the web for free for years, and (2) it sounds pretty dated now. But would that deter them from wanting to sign a remake?
In that case, there's really no reason I can think of not to do it. What's the worst that could happen? If nothing else it might be fun. Might even open a couple more doors.
Feb-18-2012 00:43
orTofønChiLd
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Location: Miami
I like taking old parts from old tracks and putting them in with new parts on my latest project.
Releasing new versions of old tracks
