Monday, July 20, 2015

Dylan Cover #194 Ben O'Neill "Shelter From The Storm"

n this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's tune is a live cover by Ben O'Neill of the Dylan tune "Shelter From The Storm"


Thoughts on Original:
From the first time we tackled a cover version:
An epic track, feeling simple and etched in history at the same time. Religious overtones, passionate asides all mix within the confines of the illustrious/mysterious "She" who is bringing us all in. A gorgeous song and one of my favorite odd phrases Dylan has ever recorded, "Hunted like a crocodile/Ravaged in the corn".  I have no idea what it is supposed to mean and I don't care, it is perfect.  One thing that may bring this one down a peg overall is the connection to another great song "Up To Me" which is basically the same tune...hearing one always makes me want to hear the other.  
Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artists:
Ben O'Neill and company are new to us, but it seems he is a singer songwriter from Philly. More info on his facebook page here.
Thoughts on Cover:
A really crisp and clean rendition of the song that moves along and really cooks with the brush work on snare drum. Not much different from the original, but a clean astute offering and a nice way to start Monday.  

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