DylanFest - Tears of Rage

[Bluesberry]

Tears of Rage

w/m Bob Dylan, Richard Manuel
recorded on Boss BR-1200
Strat, Godin xtSA, GR-20, bass

Well, this is my favorite Bob Dylan and The Band song.  This was written by Bob Dylan (words) and Richard Manuel (music) and appeared on the Bands first album.  I tried to sing like it is supposed to be sung (Richard Manuel style), which is a lost cause, the man is a giant among singers.  Oh well, rough as it is, I offer my humble attempt at this, one of my favorite songs.  And with this I hit 5000 posts on this little magical site of ours.

[Tony W]

Firstly, Congrats on 5000 posts.

 It's an epic number for a fantastic musician, and an even better person.
You don't hit 5k without being an inspiration to hundreds of musicians around the world. The Day I joined this forum, and made my first couple posts, I have looked up to you as a mentor and a friend.

Enough sappy shit, on to the music. Awesome cover Dave. The music is tight as hell. I love that tone on the lead guitar. The layered vocals are fantastic. I really dig the drums they set quite a mood for the song. Great piece of art right here, and again, Congratulations.

[Kenneth]

BB congrats on the 5000.
This songs sounds like you put a lot of hard work and effort into it.
You sang your heart out and it paid of in a terrific recording.
I haven't heard the original , as I really dont listen to Dylan, but I like your version. Good work.

[Geir]

Congrats on the 5000 Dave !!!

And what better way to pass that milestone than with another fab production!!

Not familiar with the original, but you've sure put your soul into this. Great work Mr. Berry !!!

[64Guitars]

So, like, beauty song, eh!



And congrats on the 5,000th post, hosehead.

Coo roo coo coo coo coo coo coo!

[Groundy]

What a brilliant cover Dave, and congrats on your 5000,   Alex

[Oldrottenhead]

gaun yersel big feller. congrats and great post.

i'm gonna search the scottish supermarkets for some red ale , so i can hold a glass up high, in toast to your good self.

here's to the next 5000. long may our musical adventures continue.

[danieldesete]

great cover again 

I'm loving this dylan fest

found this in weakypaedia :

"Manuel, who composed "Tears of Rage", described how Dylan "came down to the basement with a piece of typewritten paper ... and he just said, 'Have you got any music for this?' ... I had a couple of musical movements that fit ... so I just elaborated a bit, because I wasn't sure what the lyrics meant. I couldn't run upstairs and say, 'What's this mean, Bob: "Now the heart is filled with gold as if it was a purse"?"


cheers daniel

[Bluesberry]

Thanks guys...bloody hard song to sing.  The original has so much emotion and power.  Richard manuel is a tough voice to try to get the same feel.  I really love that first Band album, Music from Big Pink.  "Chest Fever" ... one of the first Prog-rock songs.  It is a huge influence on my music.

[Satchwood]

Geez you sure picked a challenging song to sing ~ kudos !!   Congrats on your 5000 post as well ! !     ...Great job on the cover man!