Here's a thread - Song remakes better than the original artist

[LeftOfSelf-Centered]

55. I realize I may get flamed big time for this...

but for me it's Saigon Kick's version of "Space Oddity".

Probably in part because at the time I wasn't that familiar with Bowie, and so this version is how I really got to know the song. But I still much prefer SK's arrangement because it is much more dynamic, while Bowie's to me is fairly one note, since there are no major changes.

For example:
- The drums play in the verses where all the action happens, which creates more separation to the more quiet and contemplative choruses ("For here am I sitting in a tin can...&quot . Also Phil Varone is one of my favourite rock drummers.
- Under the line "Tell my wife I love her very much" all the instruments are played softer, to underline the tender moment before coming back.
- Once things start going awry ("Ground Control to Major Tom your circuit's dead...&quot the distorted electric guitar is brought in, and the drummer ups the energy in his playing, which underlines the dramatic turn of events.

Yeah, I think about this kind of stuff way too much... You can hate me now.