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Title: So far away cover by Justin Wells
Post by: JF on January 31, 2025, 12:29:40 PM
first time I hear this cover... in minor mode !

https://youtu.be/02Oh0cjxvfA

live version :

https://youtu.be/1i2PYbEli4o
Title: Re: So far away cover by Justin Wells
Post by: Barrow boy on January 31, 2025, 05:26:47 PM
Great job by Justin, he made a whole new song from the original lyrics.
It's interesting to me how So far away is in esence a sad song but the feeling I get when I listen to it it's not sad because it's played in a major key. MK knew how to take shitty situations and get the best out of them
Title: Re: So far away cover by Justin Wells
Post by: TheTimeWasWrong on January 31, 2025, 10:31:24 PM
Quote from: Barrow boy on January 31, 2025, 05:26:47 PM
It's interesting to me how So far away is in esence a sad song but the feeling I get when I listen to it it's not sad because it's played in a major key.

I think that is one of the strengths in his songwriting, creating contrasts.
Title: Re: So far away cover by Justin Wells
Post by: Robson on January 31, 2025, 10:54:17 PM
Quote from: TheTimeWasWrong on January 31, 2025, 10:31:24 PM
Quote from: Barrow boy on January 31, 2025, 05:26:47 PM
It's interesting to me how So far away is in esence a sad song but the feeling I get when I listen to it it's not sad because it's played in a major key.

I think that is one of the strengths in his songwriting, creating contrasts.

Exactly! There are funeral songs, and yet they don't make you sad.