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Ever since I wrote Pomplamoose & The Covers VS Originals Argument in late July I’ve been mucking around around with my Canon video camera, working out how to use it and, at the same time, trying to work out what my promotions and marketing angle for me using video would be.
Obviously my first step is to put my own songs onto video. I really do think that for me, video is going to become an integral component in my online music marketing however, I’m also going to take a leaf out of Pomplamoose’s book and start experimenting with playing covers.
Why not? There’s a couple of ways I’m going to do this.
First of all I’m going to start a video series on this blog called I Wish I Wrote That where I pay homage to the songs and songwriters that have inspired me throughout my life. It’s where I can show you through video who my musical influences are and it will also give you an opportunity in sharing with me your musical influences as well.
I’m looking forward to some fascinating conversations from this…
Secondly, I’m starting an ongoing series of videos where I play any song that is requested of me, from you. The concept is called SongDare and it’s an idea that has been running through my head ever since I started seriously playing covers either as a soloist or with bands professionally, about 5 years ago.
The concept is very, very simple.
You request a song, and I mean any song, no matter how bizarre or beautiful it may be, and if I can play it just by using my voice and an acoustic guitar, I’ll video it and put it up on YouTube and embed the video on this blog.
As well as putting my own songs onto video, SongDare is something I’m really excited about.
It’s always amazed me the diverse range of songs that people would request me to do for them at my cover shows from Duran Duran to Meatloaf to Garth Brooks to Beyonce. I do love a challenge and SongDare gives me a chance to have a go at playing anything and everything.
So, I now open it up to you.
Contact me with your request and I’ll do my best to learn it, cover it and put it on video for you. When your song is ready to be put online I’ll let you know and send you through the YouTube link. I’ll personally make sure that I put your name in the credits.
Which means YOU get instant bragging rights.
Remember, your SongDare request could be your favourite song or, a song that you’d think would be hilarious to watch me attempt to play.
All I can say is bring it on… I dare you!
Peace,
Corey 
Black Hole Sun – Soundgarden
BRING IT!
Heya, Corey, great to see you pulling the vid cam out- there’s so much potential there- I’d love to hear you cover Radiohead’s Exit music(for a film). Hope your well, and great to see the creative spirit is moving through you,
Peace,
Tom.
Stewart and Tom,
I’m starting to nut through your requests. I must say though, both songs pose separate but very interesting challenges that I’m looking forward to tackling.
Black Hole Sun was written with detuned guitars in mind (as either standard tuning down a semitone or detuned bottom string to D) and Exit Music (For A Film) has a very fluid sense of timing and rhythm.
Either way, I’m bringing it on… Stand by for more videos
Oh, and BTW, thanks to both of you for being involved. Spread the word and keep them coming in.
Corey
Hey Corey, I just learnt ‘Exit music’. Great song.
My dare for you is ‘that was my mistake’ split enz.
Hey Jordan nice to hear from you mate. In regards to your SongDare… You’re On!
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