Jan 212025
 
Half Moon Run

Though it is among Dylan‘s most acclaimed early songs, “Boots of Spanish Leather” does not get the kind of attention that some of the others get, especially those that were hits for him or hits for other artists. Currently it’s his 26th most covered song. For anyone other than Dylan, that would mean very few covers, but there are plenty because it’s Bob Dylan. Dylan didn’t play the song live much until his Never Ending Tour started and that’s when the covers really pick up. Continue reading »

Nov 012023
 
half moon run

Fred Again (aka “Fred) is a British producer/ DJ/ multi-instrumentalist. And recently the Canadian rock group Half Moon Run decided to go at the producer’s upbeat synth tune “adore u.” The way the quartet layered their sounds recreated the energetic nature of the original, while all of the percussion added a new charm. In this rendition, you hear shaker, pure vocals, drum kits, synthy keys, and even a string quartet. Watching this live version of their cover is especially satisfying, as you can watch this group of multi-instrumentalists play multiple instruments at once.   Continue reading »