Let me clear this out. Natalie Jean’s single, Creep is a cover from the band that we all know and love, Radiohead. Yes. A cover. I’m pretty sure that we’ve already heard a thousand covers of this song but let’s see what stands out from this version.
The song started with a tad bit of Harmonic dissonance. Harmonic dissonance means creating two notes opposite to each other to create this harsh or unpleasant sound. It’s not out of tune but if done wrong, it may fall flat.
When I initially listened to the track, I felt like this cover was a soundtrack from a musical or a movie that Pixar or Disney would be creating.
The cover is a 180 flip from the original 1992 version of Radiohead because of the elements added to it like the string section in the latter part of the song, the production behind it, and the harmony on the bridge part. It feels weird but that’s what made it different. It needs to feel off so it can get our attention.
That said, I have a personal connection to the original—it’s hard to replace the feeling of that heavily distorted guitar riff in the chorus and the raw, emotional intensity of Thom’s delivery. Still, this cover stands strong as a beautiful tribute, offering a different lens for both longtime fans and new listeners to experience the song. I really appreciate the beauty and effort put into this version—it’s always exciting to hear a new perspective on such a beloved track!
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He has been in the music industry for two and a half decades. Currently, he plays bass guitar for a rock-reggae band called EnjointPh and a funk-fusion trio called Banky. He also hosts a podcast titled Usapang Musiko with Ervin Besana, which explores topics such as music, arts, and philosophy.
