Love this version so, so much. I wish it got more attention, because the way they pay homage, respect the original and also make this song theirs is truly special to me. I personally feel myself growing tired of very busy productions - especially layered vocals, so I was pretty glad there was none to be found in this track. The rawness of it is what makes me unashamedly love it. And that voice!
Sorry, they didn't pay homage to the original at all. It totally lacks the emotion that Elvis brought to the song. The instrumentation was too aggressive, and the singer's vocals were cringe worthy.
This was recorded in one take and to me is perfect, especially because I really hate a lot of American music so overproduced you can't recognize that nake most of the songs sounds the same... bu that's imho of course.. Anyway suggest you check out tgeir collab with Dolly Parton 2 months ago they recorded Jolene for her latest album "rockstar" 😊
@@JacobRestituto They only had a few hours to shoot at Graceland and record at SunStudio. Luhrmann had asked them to do it 3 or 4 days before, they were in the middle of the tour and the film had already been edited.
I'm a lifelong devoted Elvis fan. But, I'm always willing to hear renditions of his songs... when they honor the original takes. Sorry, but this is a solid "no go" for me. This is an Elvis signature song that addressed the tensions of the civil rights movement at the time. Elvis delivered it soulfully, with emotion you could feel in your own heart. This group may be talented, but they lack the emotion and totally misunderstood the assignment. Someone needs to tell them singing louder, doesn't make it sound better, it only makes you want to cover your ears.
I suggest you listen to some of their songs, especially the ballads because I think one of their strengths is exactly the ability to convey emotions. You didn't like this rendition of the song and that's ok but judging them without ever listening to their repertoire is stupid
As a group, they have stood up for LGBTQIA+ rights, and against the war in Ukraine (losing a considerable chunk of their fandom in the process, as they were followed in their millions in Russia). So I believe that they are worthy of singing this song, which can be interpreted in a broader sense as a plea against all forms of discrimination and hatred. In my opinion, Damiano conveys genuine emotion, and the cover is simple, and beautiful.
As an old Elvis fan, I understand the knee-jerk reaction, but in cases like this is impossible to be objective. Elvis' feelings, even the truest, were always conveyed in his songs through mannerisms. His own, which he considered right and functional to the song. Also, and above all, in this case. To exaggerate, it's like comparing the gestural contortions to convey suffering in an old silent film to a modern close-up in which pain is conveyed only from the eyes.
@@mithril4723They sound like they support the things I feel strongly about. My reaction is to this song, which came out when I was 12 years old and has been a favorite for years. I'm not meaning to condemn them at all.
