Worst unplugged songs

[fallen2289]

This thread is a parody of the other "best acoustic song" thread, but with a twist. What Symphony X song would sound worse as an entire acoustic song? If you don't want to use Symphony X, name any metal song that would sound terrible as a full acoustic/umplugged song.

I say Eyes of Medusa, so heavy, acoustic would destroy it. Yet, I know Romeo could rewrite it and it would still be badass as acoustic.

 

[Tubbs]

ANY SONG by Testament off of Demonic or The Gathering would probably sound like crap in acoustics. (Actually, basically any heavy song by them would sound like crap in acoustic.)

Oh, and Pharoah wouldn't sound too good I think.

 

[RequiemX]

Awesome take-off on my thread, thanks!

I was trying to find an answer to your question, but when you think about what Arjen did for the acoustic bonus disc of TFE, it asks the question: "What can't become an "unplugged" song? Some of those songs were heavily altered while still maintaining the integrity of what the song was about.

In reference to Tubbs, heavy songs can actually make acoustic versions easier. Especially if they're repetitive. I think the hardest thing to translate would be shredding, but even that can be done by slight modification (imagine flamenco guitar shredding).

So I don't know! I guess it's really up to the skill of whoever is rearranging.

 

[Tubbs]

I don't know, I just think a song that's known for heaviness and speed wouldn't translate well into acoustics.

 

[Eternal Dragon]

Speed Kills would be killed by acoustics. I'd love to see that though. "Ok Michael Angelo, NOW lets see how good you are!!".

 

[The Stormbringer]

Dream Theater's "This Dying Soul" could be fun in an atrocious way. Especially since John Petrucci isn't exactly the great acoustic guitarist in the world.

 

[Eternal Dragon]

Oh, how about dragonforce, hahaha. The solos would die painfully.

 

[The Stormbringer]

That's an even better idea, actually. Tapping and sweeping on cumbersome acoustic guitars is so much fun.

 

[Horus]

Oh, how about dragonforce, hahaha. The solos would die painfully.

Nintendo sounds ona n acoustic guitar

 

[Anonymous]

Adagio wouldn't be very flattering on acoustic.

 

[fallen2289]

Nah, Black Seeds of Vengeance, would be a much more brutal acoustic by Nile.

 

[RequiemX]

Adagio wouldn't be very flattering on acoustic.

Actually, I think you're right.

 

[Fakerofdeath]

Oh, how about dragonforce, hahaha. The solos would die painfully.

Geez. That would be hard to listen to.

 

[fallen2289]

Geez. That would be hard to listen to.

If there was a compressor I think things could work out. lol.

 

[DoomsdayZach]

dragonforce is painful to listen to as is. i don't see why it needs to be made any worse.

 

[Eternal Dragon]

dragonforce is painful to listen to as is. i don't see why it needs to be made any worse.

lol. They are the worlds most popular muckaround band. The solos are all about herman and sam battling out in epic duels, and generally its just fun all round. Thats all lost on acoustic though. Unless u have an acoustic with a whammy bar.

 

[Fakerofdeath]

dragonforce is painful to listen to as is. i don't see why it needs to be made any worse.

It's all of the emo/scene kids wearing their shirts. I hate that.

*Sees an emo/scene kid wearing a Dragonforce shirt*

Me: So you like power metal?

Emo: LoL what???!?

Me: The music DragonForce plays.

Emo: Oh yeaH lol!!

Me: What did you think of Valley of the Damned?

Emo: LoL huh?

Me: Their first album. You know, before your kind started listening to them.

Emo: ................

Me: That's what i thought.

 

[Horus]

^

 

[Taliwakker]

My band once did an acoustic ballad version of 'Fucking Hostile' by Pantera....we thought it kicked ass but public opinion at the bar/gig differed...some people have no sense of humour