Imagine (orig. John Lennon) – Antony & The Johnsons
It’s a compelling discomfort that comes with writing alongside songs that speak for themselves, like telling a beautiful woman that she is exactly that: beautiful. She already knows. Telling her is a soft rustle in the leaves of her trees, passing by.
Covering John Lennon’s “Imagine” is something like that. Futile. And it’s not that Antony soaking his honey-heavy vocals in it isn’t comely – it is – but telling you that is pinching time that could be better spent listening.
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No piano. Nice.
I shall listen to it on repeat now.
I cannot believe you neglected to tell me about this. Good thing I regularly check this blog.
I kinda like it. A lot.
(Sorry not to add anything else)