This is absolutely perfectly played and sung. Us Nick Drake fans are hard done by not having any footage of the man himself. This is easily the best representation I can think of. You even look slightly alike. Wonderful. Thank you Josh

@yccmzimmy

Жыл бұрын

i believe we are blessed by not having any footage of him... the imperfection of this world is perfectly designed, imo ;)

@petermcintosh222

Жыл бұрын

@@yccmzimmy well said

@yccmzimmy

Жыл бұрын

@@petermcintosh222 :) yrimh

@ldhorricks

Жыл бұрын

@@yccmzimmy I feel completely the same...even though I eschew "should's"...some things just are how they should be. I Worked with Nick's Sister Gabby, years ago and had a lovely conversation about him.

@yccmzimmy

Жыл бұрын

@@ldhorricks I am glad for the words you shared, i consider you “fortunate” for having met Gabby… we should learn to love what we have had rather then complain about anything. And Nick’s pieces of art are a blessing for us, regardless what was for him

This is no laughing matter. This is probably one of the greatest songs in the world. One of the most moving. It is impossible not to respect it to the note. Impossible to play with it. You can only interpret it. And this interpretation is simply perfect.

@welltoucansamatthatgame

Жыл бұрын

I wasn't laughing

@esthermusique4088

Жыл бұрын

@@welltoucansamatthatgame Sorry, I am French, my English is probably not very good. What I wanted to say is that this is one of the most beautiful songs I know... Serious stuff. And it's tricky to cover such a song. It's impossible to change it, you can only "try" to interpret it, it's so masterful. And Josh does it beautifully. It's perfect and sublime. That's all I wanted to say.

@welltoucansamatthatgame

Жыл бұрын

@@esthermusique4088 I'm sorry, your English is great. I just thought it was little odd to start a comment like that when no one was joking about it, but any native English speaker could've done the same. I totally understand what you mean. It's a great cover!

@Illneverremember1

Жыл бұрын

@@esthermusique4088 Josh dives very deep into Drake's style. I've not seen anyone do it better.

@jeffjames3111

Жыл бұрын

@@esthermusique4088 Beautifully said!

After finding you through your cover of Three Hours many years ago, I am so happy to see you revisit Nick Drake again over the years. Nick Drake will always be one of my favourite artists, and you do his songs such justice. All of your music is an absolute joy for all of us Josh, hugely appreciate you putting it on KZread for us all to hear.

@andydsimmons

Жыл бұрын

First one I saw was don't think twice. Been a fan ever since. That is 10 or 12 years ago.

@roblincolnsongs

Жыл бұрын

Outstanding!

You're a master in recognizing the simplicity of a song and performing the complexity it needs, not a movement, note, vibrato or accent too much. You make me silently cry about the beauty of real musicianship. Love it!

@ArcoZakus

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes I do, too. Sometimes not silently. I also envy your skill with words.

@Wildflower_Breads

Жыл бұрын

I, too, was admiring Wouter Ruifrok''s way with words in that comment. Glad you made mention of it. Good writing is a lost art in internet commenting but I appreciate it when it shows up.

@b-id5wq

Жыл бұрын

alright grandpa lets get you back to bed

The very first time I heard the original I sobbed. I won't pretend I understand, nor will I pretend to comprehend, but I felt how beautiful this song is. Your cover does it justice. Thank you Josh. Love your voice.

@WickedIndigo

Ай бұрын

It’s hard for me to listen to some of these songs. They have such a profound emotional impact that sometimes I just can’t put myself through it. But if I’m already in despair these songs seem to pull me out of it. Absolutely baffling how that works out. One day it can drag me to the dark parts of my psyche, and on others it’s the one thing that’ll pull me out. Hope your well my friend❤️

@joeb5167

24 күн бұрын

@@WickedIndigo Every word you said, exactly. They're very powerful medicine--too powerful sometimes--but the perfect nourishment in our darkest times.

Your deep analysis of Drake's tone continues to pay off to our collective benefit. The precision of your right hand here is something to behold. Bravo, Josh!

It's almost like Nick Drake came back to life. Amazing cover!

@timar_inc

Жыл бұрын

❤🇧🇷🎵🤘🏾

You continue to have one of the most sophisticated channels on KZread; your extremely good taste and sense of when something is sonically and visually pleasing is unbeaten.

Nick Drake's music suits your voice particularly well, which is a nice thing to be able to say. Beautiful and fully worthy.

@memoryhero

Жыл бұрын

Josh's voice would've gone down a treat in the 60s and 70s.

Welcome back Nick Drake to the Josh Turner youtube portfolio. Both you and Tobias Wilden keep the memory of Nick Drake alive for younger generations to experience. Looks like you are making great use of the D'angelico guitar. It sounds great but your voice carries the song and gives it the longing feel that it was penned to do. Thanks for a Friday treat!!!!!

Always happy for more Nick Drake covers this was so good!!!

@tiefeXzeitlos

Жыл бұрын

I wish there were significantly less, but more of this quality!

Josh, you totally nailed Drake's elegant melancholia with your sublime musicianship and vocals. I had listen to the album Pink Moon once again! Thank you for the inspiration and for playing Nick Drake to keep the memory of him alive with your many followers. Maybe you'll play "From The Morning" next time?

@belascialoja4812

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful description, Honesto -- "elegant melancholia." So much great singer-songwriter music is this, I think.

It's uncanny , just heard a ghost an echo of Nick reverberating through the years , the best cover I've ever heard , beautiful and so sad , thank you ❤️🌈👍💖

As a guitar player myself I appreciate how good you are but I really don’t think you need to play to hear or see how good you are. Keep going and going and going. Brilliant😊

Josh you’ve definitely exposed me to a lot of great music over the years, but I really appreciate the Nick Drake videos. They didn’t quite resonate with me when I was in high school/college, but the older I get the more impactful they become. Need to do a full dive into the discography. Thank you for sharing your music with us as always, can’t wait to see you live again soon!

@ancientfifer

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you. Didn't get Nick Drake when he was current. But then years later my son discovered him in his early teens (now in his 30s) and really opened my eyes to Nick's magic. Josh carries the beauty of Nick Drake's music home to the present.

Nobody covers him so well, thank you, it was a treat to see/hear it 🌟

Horn is such a brutally bleak but beautiful piece and knowing what Nick was going through at the time of recording encapsulates his mental state perfectly.

I'm glad that people are keeping Nick Drake's legacy alive. His music deserves a much wider audience.

Incredibly true to the original, one of my favorite Nick Drake tunes. Absolutely love this.

I have been a Nick Drake fan since the early 70s. You do the best job covering his songs of anyone I’ve seen. Just by the note for note playing and singing I can tell your a huge fan . Thank you so much for total respect and reverence you have when playing his music.

I keep coming back to this song. It's haunting. Really shows Nick Drake's state of mind. A bit of positivity at some points that resolve into a sad note again. Just beautiful.

Nothing has made me happier. You've done him proud. 💕

I love when you are making music with your friends but the solo things are the best.

Do you have any tutorials of Nick Drake on your patreon site or elsewhere? You are simply the best there is. No point learning from anyone else!

I'm so glad you included 'horn' in this cover. I can't listen to Things Behind the Sun without playing Horn first. As far as I'm concerned, they're just one song

This is one of those songs that I learnt and can barely play and certainly can’t sing. Devastatingly beautiful rendition, understated, precise and the various rhythms articulated perfectly. Thank you Josh I found this nostalgic and very moving, you captured the essence of Nick’s song whilst also making it your own.

Wow, I have been a fan of Nick Drake since 1969, I have been a fan of Josh Turner since I found him on KZread last year. I will be a fan of Josh Turner singing and Playing Nick Drake for the rest of my life, both vocal and guitar perfect.

Nick Drake is always different. Thx Josh every time we can listen Nick in your voice and your fingers.

I was a Drake fan since I first heard him in the early seventies. I have never heard anyone cover him better. Thanks so much for wonderful covers.

Josh, you catch The spirit, The real spirit of Nick Drake. It looks like The image of a bird Flying over A forgotten lake, By night.

Not many can attempt Nick Drake covers .. he would be blessed I'm sure!

Another triumph for Josh, cheers! To the Nick Drake fellowship.

Oh Josh, I love Nick Drake. You have done this song justice. Need to find your version of Three Hours. Love that song. Would you please try Riverman. That's one of my favorite Nick Drake songs. It's like you have brought him back to life. Thanks again Josh, expert cover.👏👏

@shingles1835

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/d5qtvJVsfqvKXdI.html I’m sure you will appreciate this video then. George Boomsma is also a huge fan of Nick Drake and like Josh, pays an immense amount of attention to the details of the recordings he’s covering. He has covered quite a few Nick Drake songs which you should check out!

@davidfranklin5426

Жыл бұрын

Also this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/en2CuamQhK-Yg6Q.html

I'm so glad you included horn, it adds so much to Thing Behind the Sun played sequentially. Thank you Josh!

My wife and I have been following you quietly for a number of years now. Maybe since you first came online. Have enjoyed your guitar and your harmonizing. Your friends. It's been a few months since I have heard or seen you. You are growing and developing your unique style now I see. And you are getting quite good. One day, we might be able to come hear you live. For us, you don't have to add any special effects. Just what you are doing right now in a quiet coffee shop or out in the park. We would love it. Take care Josh and good luck with your career.

Josh, this is a truly stunning rendition of my favourite Nick Drake song. I so love your attention to detail. Your collaborations are amazing, but magic happens when it is just you, your voice and a guitar 🎸 ❤️

I just keep coming back to this one. Beautiful.

Haven’t listened to Nick Drake in a bit (which for me is about a month and a half😂) but man this cover is amazing. Literally brought a tear to my eye. Sending love❤️

Wow, that is an excellent cover and I’m sure Nick Drake would be very proud that you made this effort to do a tribute to him. Once again, brilliant.

Excellent. Thank you. Nick Drake’s music is so fragile, I wouldn’t want too many people try to perform his songs but your rendition is mesmerizing.

Beautiful! Love that song keep the Nick Drake stuff coming!! It’s sad that there is no footage of him playing but you do his songs such justice it is like we do. I always wanted to see how he finger picked his songs because it sounds so complicated so thank you!

Josh, as someone who has grown up mainly on blues and jazz, I find that you are progressively introducing me to a whole new world of great music. As always beautifully played and sung. PS Maybe I should add Nick Drake to my education 😊

@toonswap8511

Жыл бұрын

The first time I heard Nick Drake was the song Pink Moon from his first album Pink Moon. I recommend starting there and then visiting his other two official releases. Then there are the other posthumous albums which are also very much worth a visit which I would recommend Time Of No Reply to start with. He has become one of my favorite artists of all time up there with the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Tom Waits.

@ILoveMagic15

Жыл бұрын

You definitely need to check out Nick Drake if you haven't already. Some of the best acoustic folk I have ever had the pleasure of listening to.

@charlavenant3857

Жыл бұрын

@@toonswap8511 Thanks pal, I’ll follow that up😀

@charlavenant3857

Жыл бұрын

@@ILoveMagic15 Thanks pal. I’ll follow that up 😀

@jonasvenneker4118

Жыл бұрын

@@toonswap8511 Pink Moon actually is the last album he released while he was still alive, Five Leaves Left and Bryter Layter came before

Wow. Well done. I just keep imagining what it'd be like if he could see how loved his music is today. I like to think he can hear it, that he knows that his music has endured. May he be free of suffering.

Goodness, my man. Thank you!

Wow. A masterpiece. The road to Nick Drake is long and lonely.

Two things come to mind watching this, what a huge talent Josh is and what a huge talent Nick Drake was. The vocals are different but coming from the same beautiful emotional source and guitar playing is fabulous. Thanks Josh for reminding me of the beauty of this song.

When I hear you I think about Nick, his life and what artistry and emotions his songs open up within me/us. Thanks for carrying his voice and stories to our generation.

You’ve captured my heart and soul - stunning performance! We’re listening :)

I listen to this about once a week. Just keeps me balanced

Nick was a genius, sadly he died so young! You are my top choice for playing his songs; a genius as well!

You just covered my favourite song and you did it beautifully!

this is perfect. you sound just like him.

You, sir, have done this song no injustice whatsoever. Thank you!

The change from minor to major gives me goosebumps all over. What an epic cover.

Horn/ Things Behind The Sun - Nick Drake cover. Peace ✌️

Wow. In addition to this being a wonderful piece of music, the technical aspects of this capture are just fantastic. The balance, the cleanness, the smoothness over range, everything. Just, wow.

I closed my eyes and all I could hear was Nick Drake, beautiful guitar just like Drake, vocals damned near perfect! Well done Josh.

Thank you so much for introducing people to the music of Nick Drake! And for those of us who already know what a great song-smith Nick Drake was, we appreciate you carrying this gem out into the world again. You have a gift, Josh.

beautiful cover, equal rto the original and i dont say that lightly. lovely

I’m new to Nick Drake’s music, but have been listening much lately. You seem to have his style down quite well. I also like the choice you made to include “Horn” as an intro to the song. Well done.

always the best Nick Drake covers, bravo Josh 👏

Josh I've been following your channel since I was a junior in high school. Thank you so much for getting me into Leo Kottke and Nick Drake! Please do a concert here in Los Angeles sometime (: Godspeede my friend.

Kelly, filming, and lighting captures the whole mood of the song

I've never held my breath for four and a half minutes before. This was an apparition, absolutely magical. This is my favorite of Nick Drake's songs, and the only one I ever learned to (almost) play. But I heard it again for the first time tonight. Thank you, Josh.

I can't stop listening to this...beautiful Josh, just beautiful!

@andotheandal6566

Жыл бұрын

I'm still listening

Nicely done, with fidelity to the originals and real emotion in the performance. To share Nick Drake with others in such good form as an homage is so important.

This may very well be perfect in technique and spirit.

Absolutely lovely. You do Nick Drake full justice and honour his memory beautifully.

Danke für diese Performance. Ich im Alter von 66 habe heute noch die Kassettenaufnahmen von Nick Drake. Die Melancholie wurde hier von Josh perfekt transportiert.

Yup. This is perfect.

Absolutely STUNNING! Thanks Josh.

Amazing! Bold choice, and a great cover. Thank you! It's fascinating to watch human hands create the shapes that Nick Drake used to create his songs. We'll never get to see him do it in person, but this is a wonderful consolation prize!

I’ve been waiting for this one ever since you uploaded three hours and pink moon, can’t say I’m disappointed, thank you.

Mesmerising! I'm glad that an exquisite musician like you, who pays attention to the finest details in a recording, is keeping Nick's legacy alive. He couldn't have wished for a better man to do the job.

A favorite, from Nick Drake and now from you

This is honestly just as good as the original artist. Well done! 👍

Thank you, Josh 🤗 Your Three Hours cover has been my personal highlight since finding your channel. Got excited seeing this video and am not disappointed. Simply amazing!

Simply outstanding. In floods of tears over here at the beauty and accuracy of this cover. Wow

Thanks for letting me rediscover this great song by Nick Drake!

Not just any cover but nothing less than an outstanding reinterpretation by a singer with a golden voice and also a great guitarist.

He lives on in all of us but most brightly in you, dude

thank you again Josh - we Nick fans are enormously grateful - don't ever stop doing ur thing!

Nick Drake has been an incredibly significant character for me, before his life was tragically cut short he studied English at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge. It's two days after receiving my own offer to study Natural Sciences at the university that I'm watching this, and I can't help but thank him for always being in the back of my mind when toying with what seemed like an unachievable level of academia, given my upbringing. Drake was perilously gifted, and I thank you dearly for doing him such justice.

......and with his beautiful signature model D'Angelico. Outstanding.

I have just started my personal NickDrake journey on the guitar and started with "Things behind the sun", then your cover of "Pink Moon" and now this cover is such a nice gift!

Love how you played Horn like on the album - beautiful playing with a great tone

Beautiful rendition as always Josh. Your Nick Drake covers do him so much justice, thank you.

Wow, your guitar style and vocals are absolutely perfect for Nick Drake songs and you've really nailed this one. More please Josh.

With pleasure I press the like button every time immediately after the play button at your site ( and a few more ).

If anyone could do Nick Drake's music justice, it's you, Josh. Kudos. Just beautiful. Thank you.❤️

Amazing. Just amazing.

Rocking the Nick Drake hair-do as well

Incredible rendition that makes us all hear Nick's music so closely and so cleanly. Thank you for this.

I was not familiar with Nick Drake. Read about his depression, drug use and death by overdose. So sad. A talented man, a poet, good at describing the bad things of the world. I hope he found the hope and joy that is in Christ before he passed.

this is amazing and ive been listening to nick drake for years please please please know you are awesome

This was flawless, you're playing has always been excellent and your tone has suddenly caught up to your playing. Excellent!

that look at the end, those eyes dont lie. This song hits hard...

WOW, amazing performance, I like that one too! Very nice to wake up to this morning, thanks as always.

I wish I could like this twice. Best Nick Drake cover on KZread by a long way.

Absolutely beautiful