Sunday, August 28, 2016
An overlooked cover tune XVIII
Sometimes, hearing a well-known song in an acoustic setting makes its lyrics resonate more effectively. I've always liked The Alan Parsons Project's "Eye In The Sky," but Jonatha Brooke's vocals-and-guitar rendition turns the lyrics into more of an effective warning. The Parsons version is pleasant, although the vocals sound somewhat detached from the subject matter. In Brooke's cover, I'm more convinced that the protagonist actually can read a person's mind. Sometimes, a voice and a guitar are all you need to bring good lyrics to life.