Dust ( #BOTB )

     Here again in a sense.  Isn't the modern computer age amazing!  Later in the month I'll have something more to say, but for now it's that musical extravaganza that we know as...

Battle of the Bands

        Battle of the Bands is the blogging event started by Far Away Series and now hosted by StMcC Presents Battle of the Bands.   This event happens each month on the 15th and on some there is also a Battle on the 1st of the month.  My blog is one of those with a second Battle excepting over these summer months.   The premise is simple:  Listen to the songs presented below and then in the comments vote for your favorite and tell us why you liked it.  Then visit the links listed near the bottom of this post for more Battle action.

Dust

      During the month of April I was reading the book Eye Mind: The Saga of Roky Erickson and the 13th Floor Elevators, The Pioneers of Psychedelic Sound  by Paul Drummond (which I wrote about on my E post for the A to Z).  During this time I went back to immerse myself in the band's music and discovering many cover versions of their songs.  I've done several blog posts in the past on a couple of my sites and even used their song "Slip Inside This House" in a 2015 BOTB match.  

        Of late I've had a particular fascination with the song "Dust" from The Elevators album Easter Everywhere.  I think this is such a beautiful song with thoughtful lyrics.  It's almost like a hymn.  Since this is a unique song by a group that most people haven't heard of I will offer the original version.  Please save your votes for the two artists that follow this first video.  So listen if you wish or just skip on down to the first of the two competing videos. 

Don't vote on this first video please!  It's the original version for comparison if you wish.

13th Floor Elevator   "Dust"   (1967)

Vote on the Following please!

Brian Jonestown Massacre  "Dust"  (2015)

       I couldn't resist using a band with this name.  They're described as "a musical project and band" who have been around since 1990 with a slew of albums behind them. Sounds good to me. The sound of this version is growing on me as I listen to it more and I get where they're coming from.  I think it's an interesting cover of the song.

TW   "Dust"  (2021)

      I don't know anything about this artist, but he really has a lot of videos on his channel and they all look essentially like this video.  His performance reminds me of some of Neil Young's work.  I think he takes a nicely peaceful creative approach to the song.

Time to Vote!

           Dust off your musical appreciation skills and open your mind   Just listen and see what you think.  Which song version do you prefer?   Hopefully you have an opinion of some kind.  You don't have to know about music to have an opinion since it all comes down to your own personal taste.

        Please vote on your favorite by letting us know your choice in the comment section and tell us why you prefer the version you chose. Then after you've finished here, please visit the other blogs listed below who may or may not be participating this time around. And if you've put up your own BOTB contest let us know that as well so we can vote on yours.


Here are some other places where you might find BOTB posts:

 StMcC Presents Battle of the Bands

  'MIKE'S RAMBLINGS'

'Curious as a Cathy'

Sound of One Hand Typing

Jingle, Jangle, Jungle 

Streampebbles (Diedre Knight)

BATTLE OF THE BANDS BY DEBBIE D

Battle Results on Thursday June 8

           

            I do hope I can get to everyone's Battles without too much problem.  I'll hopefully have more info and updates on the 8th,  Right now though...