New Year's Day - U2 Cover for 1983 Fest

[Greeny (No longer active)]

This was the first one that came to mind, and one that I often play for fun. It really was a big song for me when it came out, and it still resonates now.

This is all Epiphone Casino and Fender Jazz bass. I did tinker with some piano like the intro on the original, but I preferred keeping it guitar-centric. GarageBand drums. The whole experience made me realise how brilliant the playing and production on the original was. The layers of guitar are incredible - and unique.

[Pete C]

Excellent, a very tasteful arrangement of a classic.I think your layers of guitar are as incredible as U2's but put your own mark on the song. Lovely vocals too!

Pete

[Ted]

Maybe this is a weird comment, but this sounds more Irish than the original. Something about the guitar riffing.

This is not your usual vocal feel. I'm not sure I would have known it was you. Have you done other songs in this range? You do it well.

Great cover!

[thetworegs]

Good cover liking the jangly guitar great vocal as always

[StephenM]

I did not read who this was before starting the list... my guess from the guitars might have been Mike S but then when a maybe 14 seconds of vocals I said no, that is mature Bono!  Well done Tim.  I guessed it was you.  However, I am with Ted, tis not your usual singing style... although I have listened to over a hundred of your tracks, maybe more and some many times.  You don't always sing the same way, that is for sure. 
As always though I find your vocals entirely satisfying. 

This happens to be a very favorite song, and perhaps my favorite U2 song... you did an amazing job! 

[TPB]

Great cover really digging the mix guitars and vocals are just smoking
Bravo tim

[des0free]

Love this song - Spectacular work!  Is this all recorded with MBR and using MBR guitar fx?

[Bluesberry]

Damn man this is gorgeously done.......lovely layering of the guitars........it's a thick and creamy vocal........like a milkshake with a splash of rum.........so good....I feel warm and content now

[Kenneth]

Stephen is right when he mentions your many ways of singing. Loved it Tim, and it even faded out like a classic tune!
Great listen!

[kenny mac]

Bloody excellent mate, it gives it  a different vibe done this way.
Love the guitars.
Vocals great as well.
Nice one