Greetings and salutations Hivers. Today let's go into another Three Tune Tuesday post.
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As always, thanks to @ablaze for making this series. Lots of people participate in it! Follow the tags to find a ton of good music recommendation.
Today I have another mix of different genres — and again, all covers. I seem to have been on a cover kick these past several weeks. Let's go!
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Home Free - The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
I don't think anyone can top Gordon Lightfoot on this song, but these guys do a great job. Their approach leans heavily on harmonies, which really gives it a haunted, echoing feel. The weight of the story still comes through, and that’s no easy task.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um1PCCkyYHE
Pomplamoose ft. dodie & Maddie Poppe - It's the End of the World as We Know It
Another really interesting interpretation here. Like the first, this isn’t too far from the original, but they tweak their presentation just enough to be fresh. The original REM version is frantic and cluttered (by design) but this one smooths it out and adds a layered, almost whimsical quality. I think it works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbyO9H7LSkQ
J.Fla - Heal the World
And now for something completely different.
To be honest, I’ve always liked this song. It’s a bit too idealistic even for rock stars, but even so, it paints a wonderful vision, and Jackson sings it with conviction in the original. J.Fla’s cover doesn’t try to reinvent it but delivers a heartfelt version that feels genuine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H91EVNH93M
So what's your favorite?