'Needles in the Camel's Eye' - Greeny covers Brian Eno for RoxyMusicFest

Greeny · November 03, 2021, 07:42:02 AM

From Eno's (amazing) debut solo album 'Here Come the Warm Jets' in 1974. I've loved this noisy but catchy song for so long. It's co-written with Phil Manzanera (who also plays guitar on it), so it has a double Roxy Music connection.

It was hard to follow exactly what was going on musically on this track, so I just gave it some welly and interpreted it how I hear it in my head.

Hofner Verythin guitar, Ibanez bass, GB drums and vocals.

Farrell Jackson · November 03, 2021, 09:01:34 AM

You are right in that it is a very busy song but you've handled it well Tim. Great guitar and vox...perfect for the RoxyMusicFest!

StephenM · November 03, 2021, 11:02:47 AM

I am so glad you are having so much fun already with this fest...and I can catch up on Brian Eno and Roxy as well...
this rocks big time...cool you found a little different vocal sound as well...if I didn't know better I could think it was KM singing

Oldrottenhead · November 03, 2021, 11:20:08 AM

one of my favourite albums, I've been eyeing up a few eno songs but no time to do anything. Bloody brilliant bro.

Ferryman_1957 · November 03, 2021, 11:42:53 AM

I missed this Fest happening. But glad I saw this, I bloomin love all of Eno's solo work and he was a huuuge influence on me. This is a beyond amazing version, I prefer it to the original (which is saying something). The welly you gave it is amazing, it works sooo well. Superb guitar work and the bass is brilliant, it really adds a lot to the track. Your vocals are superlative, a bit different for you but you handled them really, really well.

This is just fantastic, well done Tim. Now do Seven Deadly Finns and King's Lead Hat please......

guitarron · November 03, 2021, 02:08:52 PM

Was not familiar with this song. I freaking love it. Man, your vocals are so good. Guitar work is raw and punchy. Fine work Tim

Pete C · November 03, 2021, 02:46:19 PM

I'm totally unfamiliar with Eno's solo work so had to give the original a listen first. Got to say I prefer your version - more "bant" to it it than the original. Some excellent bass and guitar work and as always a great vocal performance !