recycle fest a long long time - st thomas cover by oldrottenhead

[Oldrottenhead]

this has always been a favourite of mine by the late great st thomas. but a bit like the peter hammill cover i did, there are a ton of mistakes, the drums where added last a thing i should have learned not to do long ago.

i might do this one again but with drums first, but anyway here it is warts and all this one is a very early birthday present for bluesberry.

words and music thomas hanson
whistling warbling and juno di by oldrottenhead

[Geir]

Embarrisingly enough I hadn't listened much to St. Thomas other than the occational radio-play he got, but after joining here I learned to appreciate his music, and this is one of my favourites as well !!

This is a lovely version James. You've recreateded in your own juno-style, but it's still very true to the original in spirit.

BRAW !!!

[Gritter]

trippy and nostalgic. sweet and playful. whistling is superb!

[cuthbert]

I'm a little ashamed to say I'm not familiar with St. Thomas (apart from the occasional mention or song here), but I really liked this.

On the laptop speakers, I don't hear any timing discrepancy - it's a sweet ambient song, and you make it your own, Jim. 

[Damián]

Loving it!!!

[Oldrottenhead]

im gonna redo it with drums first,

 st thomas to me is like a norwegian daniel johnston except st thomas died as a result of mismanaged medication. and i was experimenting trying to do it  with a lackadasical approach, im gonna try and do it  properly, i have been derinking hic when im sober im gonna tr do it justice
as its an important song to me, gawd i sound all maudlin now

hic!

[Oldrottenhead]

here is the right way



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fEkL1akvho

[Gnasty]

Wow ....nice soothing vox Jim!!

[Greeny]

Lovely ambience and warmth from those sunny, dreamy synth pads. And perfectly complimented with a stunning, understated vocal. Beautiful.

[ODH]

I didn't see anything wrong in the drums, I think the whole thing worked beautifully.  Wonderful less-is-more mix.

Don't know the original but I love this version.  When I get home I'm going to stick this on my iPod thing.