Battles - Cover of Jarle for Tribfest III

[ODH]

Battles

Jarle's song reworked

Piano, drums, rock organ, lead synth: GarageBand
Hammered Dulcimer, Soundscapes under final part (3): Alchemy
Guitar: Tokai Breezysound:

I love Jarle's original (Battles).  It's a big track and there's a lot going on.

I wanted to get inside it to understand how it all works, so I took it all apart  and laid it out on the kitchen floor, like a motorbike engine.  Then I made a scale model of it as best I could.

Hope it passes muster

[Mike_S]

There is a lot going on, and makes for a very interesting listen. Kind of early prog rock to my ears, but a most enjoyable listen.

[Bluesberry]

what an epic listen this turned into.....the time involved to do this.....I can't even imagine the time required........... its as clear as a mountain stream, fresh as an early morning walk in spring meadow....I am trying to describe the feeling I get listening to this.......awe, joy, satisfaction......delight.......A very excellent cover of Jarle's very excellent Prog masterwork......great flipping job man.  Delightful.

[Tangled Wires]

Effin hell Nick, what a monster song to take on.

Saw this posted up, so have just had ten minutes or so giving Jarle's original a few spins, and come away with the thought that you must be mad to even attempt this!

What has transpired here is a stroke of genius on your part, and what a stunning interpretation this is, very faithful to the original and it's almost as if you have channelled a bit of Jarle into your vocal too.

Not an obvious choice of a Tribute song, due to the complexity of the original, but that kind of makes it all the better and I bet Jarle will be thrilled when he hears this.

ACE!!!

[Groundy]

Wow Nick, This is fantastic, you are some musician my friend....
Well done..............Alex

[bruno]

Wow Nick, this is EPIC and fabulous. A fabulous take of a fabulous tune. Wow.
B

[Jarle]

WOW...

What can I say. I am thrilled to hear this. I love what you have done. The way you have changed the timesignature at the beginning to 7/8 is brilliant. Love the ending.

Thank you.

You made my day.

[Oldrottenhead]

jings crivvens and help ma boab.

[Hook]

Outstanding job here Nick, truly an amazing cover of an amazing tune. Not sure how rationalized this huge feat but so glad you did.
Fest on my brother!

[Redler]

Very good take, Nick! Amazing, indeed!!! This is not easy song to cover, but you did it extremely well!! Excellent version of the brilliant song (from a great songwriter)!