Riverman - Nick Drake (feat. Harry Fausing Smith)

[@prime-mate]

I wish Nick could see how much we appreciate him..

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

A beautiful legacy for sure

[@austinzizzi1142]

He’ll never know he’s my favorite artist and saved my life

[@lewillerasmus52079]

he was reclusive and shy so the extra attention may have been bad for him

[@Celtokee]

Almost makes me cry that he never knew his eventual impact.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

@@Celtokee Totally, we have to keep spreading the good word!

[@JaneWillowMusic]

Gone down the nick drake rabbit hole again. Not a bad place to be. Amazing rendition

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Ha not a bad place at all... Cheers Jane!

[@linjicakonikon7666]

Riverman, Three Hours, and Black Eyed Dog are my favorites of Drake's catalog.WAY ahead of his time.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Great tunes, and so true. Cheers!

[@linjicakonikon7666]

@@georgeboomsmamusic Beautiful cover by the way. You have the chops in both your guitar and vocal abilities 👍🏆More! Do Toe the Line 🙏

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

@@linjicakonikon7666 thank you! Ah nice, will give it a listen 👍👍

[@chriseilersen8873]

My all time favorite song - you did Nick proud.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one!

[@EdwinHeida]

Skeptical as I ever tend to be I clicked this video expecting to find yet another not quite good enough cover... only to find an excellent cover. I adore Nick's music and you did it justice. Well done. Thank you.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks very much Edwin, really glad you enjoyed the video - cheers!

[@DietrichStockman]

I don't mind, everyone can have a try, the more the merrier. I almost like every cover of nick Drake. He would be totally amazed by any interpretation.

[@cocoalvarez9750]

I have been a fan of Nick’s music since 50 years. So hard to cover his songs, heard many. You sound truthful to his spirit. Thank you for bringing him back.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks very much Coco! 👍

[@alfamaleUK68]

Same fragile haunting voice the man himself had........ beautiful cover of an amazing song......... nearly 50 years since your death, and we still love your work

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Appreciate the comment mate, all the best!

[@jadenwaz9585]

God this song is so beautiful, played beautifully.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

It's a beauty right, cheers Jaden!

[@bangyai3194]

Perfection. Shoulder to shoulder with the original.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers!

[@pauloliva6019]

Bravo! You can close your eyes and feel like Nick is in the room playing for you...from fingerpicking execution to voice inflection...I hope I get an opportunity to see you play!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks very much Paul! 🙌

[@nicknickson3650]

I think this is Nick's best song, especially the studio version on Five Leave's Left. It sounds like the spirit of Autumn.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Defo one of my favourites!

[@danieljulian4676]

My favorite of all of Drake's tunes. This video is how I discovered your channel - the algorithm gave it to me in exchange for my data. Yeah, the strings feel like they belong, here. Wonderful rendition!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers Daniel! Really appreciate the support (and the data exchange...!) All the best.

[@EyegoreMusic]

This is killer. One of those songs that is so tough to pull off in cover form. The only way it can work is if it's so great that it seizes your attention. Which this does.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one! Great comment that.

[@deemalan65]

I cry each time i hear Nick Drake sing that song. There were tears in my eyes listening to you... absolutely exquisite! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Really glad you liked it, thank you!

[@deemalan65]

❤​@@georgeboomsmamusic

[@robertogutierrez7305]

this is just wow, on EVERY level.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers Roberto! 🙌

[@shepard25]

Outstanding. Haunting, sweet voice. What a blessing to witness your art

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks very much! 👍👍

[@junezee]

I love this song so much. there is so much power in the string arrangement as well. it's reminiscent of Jonny greenwoods work

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

@@junezee thank you! 🙌🏼

[@skimble_shank]

Absolutely gorgeous, brother. Thank you for keeping the spirit of Nick Drake alive

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks very much 🙌

[@ansgarness]

Oh the string section! Very, very well done and well recorded. Also singing and playing in 5/4 it's not that easy, I know a little about ;)

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers! Ha was a bit tricky to get the hand of it that's for sure... Nice one!

[@TheMonolake]

Mesmerizing

[@TheMonolake]

Wow really BEAUTIFUL RIVER MAN AND MOON RIVER ARE GREAT WORLD CLASSICS

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers, I agree!

[@ramziblue1594]

This performance is heavenly. Beautifully done mate, you're a true artist.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks a bunch mate!

[@iainbrennan5606]

What a brilliant cover, keeping the spirit of Nick Drake alive,you did this song justice,well done you.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks Iain! 👍👍

[@cantavanda]

Amazing singing, playing, recording and super unique string arrangement too!!! Love how you were not scared to change the string arrangement, while keeping very respectful to the original.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thank you very much! 🙌

[@nutbrown607]

Rarely comment on videos ever, but I keep coming back to this. Kinda blown away by it. Well done, mate.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks very much Nutbrown, appreciate that 👍

[@paolosuti-dray]

wow. I've been practising this song for a few days now but it's so hard to sing and play the rythm at the same time!!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Keep at it, it'll click!

[@thephatalien]

Riverman is my favorite Nick Drake tune. So beautiful haunting. Always moves me every time. Really like your interpretation.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

It's a brilliant tune for sure, thanks!

[@papasitoman]

That was so well done. Your voice is even similar to Drake's. You have a soft, sweet tone.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks very much Papasitoman! 🔥

[@scottjames1965]

Everyone is telling you what a great job you and Mr Smith have done. But I also admire how you have taken the time and trouble to respond to each comment. I think Nick Drake would have respected that too

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Of course! I appreciate everyone's comments, so would be rude not too. Cheers!

[@derekbarnes370]

Well done feller, superb rendition 👍👏

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one Derek!

[@NAYF76]

First Class!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one! 👍👍

[@markcounseling]

What a beguiling arrangement, true to Nick Drake and, one feels, true to you as well. Bravo!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one Mark, appreciate that!

[@robertseverinmusic4036]

Sublime!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers Robert! 🙌

[@Im_Ethanol]

So underrated. This is beautifully executed well done 👏👏👏

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one Ethan!

[@whiteyfisk9769]

He was a phenomenal guitar player, but his lyrics and vocal abilities were very subpar. Which is a big reason i think he never broke through. The infantile predictable lyrics and mediocre singing just dont mix well over such complicated lovely guitar work. He really shouldve teamed up with a vocalist/lyricsist

[@BioRat27]

It's just my opinion, but i strongly think that you, Josh Turner and Chris Brain are the greatest entrepreneurs of Nick Drake's songs ever!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Appreciate it! Those two are decent players that's for sure.

[@nicobashford6513]

Stunningly beautiful rendition. Sensitive work.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks very much Nico! 👍

[@gxvxart4813]

Beautiful cover , just like the original starts a little ember that ignites the soul ❤️

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks very much! 🙌

[@vukasinviskovic9121]

I just love your subtle voice vibrato at 00:34. Mesmerizing!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks again! 🙌👍

[@Julie-oy2ge]

Le vibrato m'a gênée dans un premier temps, mais en fait il renforce le côté folk de la chanson et je l'ai très vite apprécié

[@markward9949]

Very beautifully done 🙏🤗

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one Mark, cheers!

[@sabin1329]

Excellent cover 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers Sabin!

[@tanyaerskine7657]

Great song. Sweet voice. Thanks.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one Tanya!

[@harkejanvandermeulen8022]

What a great voice!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers!

[@Rod-c4z]

Great singing!!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers Rod!

[@grethaennewmusic1006]

Beautiful. See, the composition - the colour of the chords in themselves would be complete as instrumental, but of course the words the poem are the crux of it all. And I think you understood it.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thank you Gretha! Very kind words 👍

[@TeresaChant-q4i]

Truly beautiful. Thank you.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thank you!

[@andreturntobe1380]

Bravo!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers! :)

[@jidilapinos6924]

I've loved this song since the 70's and I love how beautifully you rendered it

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

It's a beauty for sure, thanks!

[@PoetlaureateNFDL]

Thanks, this is wonderfully produced!!😊🎉

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks again Poet, for all the kind comments! :)

[@HunterBelkiran]

Exquisite!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one Hunter!

[@sixer6er]

Absolutely wonderful x

[@sixer6er]

Just read The Life and am currently obsessed

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thank you!

[@lovenotcult]

Bravo!! Loved the updating of the strings sound adding a sort of modern surreality without losing the original's perfect heartbeat at all. If a cover can also be it's own unique work of art, this is it. Much respect. Great job!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Really appreciate that! Glad it came across that way, Harry did a fab job with the strings. 🙌

[@thomaswalkowiak815]

I love the reel to reel

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Me too!

[@andreahooper80]

Beautifully 😍 played and sung

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thank you Andrea!

[@sunnyday751]

Wow! You’ve channeled the spirit of ND but you’ve made it your own as well. Beautiful.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice, thanks very much!

[@kelvinwilson9217]

Very beautiful rendition, well done.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks Kelvin!

[@binkyben11]

Damn this is absolutely magical! Probably my favourite cover I've seen on this site, bravo man, bravo...

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one Ben!

[@DontCallMeSteak]

Underrated song, well sung

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one! 👍👍

[@DanielStillMusic]

Your voice sounds amazing. Perfect playing as well.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers Dan, all the best!

[@chrishartz2397]

Excellent….

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers Chris! 👍

[@david8157]

Outstanding performance. Thank you.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one David

[@david8157]

@@georgeboomsmamusic I was thinking of figuring out how to play it and saw your video and clicked on it. Saw immediately how to do it....thank you. The tricky part for me is the 5/4 rhythm pattern. I'm not used to that.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

@@david8157 tricky for sure but keep at it and it’ll click. Glad my video helped!

[@grantgreenham2834]

Fantastic! Cover, pure respect for nick Drake!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one Grant! 🙌

[@gaslighter-band]

Incredible

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers! 🙌

[@davidstewart687]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jImvnpSjZdh3eLc kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHSsln9unpVooLM One original and one cover if interested.

[@hugolorenz419]

so very beautiful my good sir

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers Hugo!

[@mikeedits6857]

Love this, sounds great!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one Mike! 👍👍

[@dominiqueardilliez3300]

Depuis que j'ai retrouvé cette musique qui traverse le temps en gardant toutre sa magie , j'en collectionne toutes les versions : celle ci en est une des meilleures , bravo !!!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Merci beaucoup Dominique! 🙌

[@elenasbalchiero3953]

Bravo!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thank you!

[@Mr9111950]

Beautiful cover...

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers! 🙌

[@raysparks3161]

That's a pretty marvellous cover, beautifully played.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers Ray! 👍👍

[@scotthaynes5419]

You do the best covers of Nick I've heard. So difficult.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one Scott! Appreciate the comment 👍👍

[@SpindlyScoundrel]

Great stuff

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers! 🙌

[@oscarroof8402]

Amazing cover!🙌

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks Oscar! 👍👍

[@Bradleyey]

Your performance is exceptional, but those string arrangements! My god in heaven

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks Bradley! They're beaut aren't they, done by Harry Fausing Smith 👍

[@superpunkmuffin]

Lovely version of a beautiful song - love the odd timings and pleasing lilt to the pick, and the phrasing is crazy and beautifully atmospheric - fantastic work, great to hear :)

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks a bunch!

[@satelliteRadar]

Dude. Awesome.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one!

[@user-rf5rd9ph7r]

that's great man

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one! 👍

[@Jason_Music]

Awesome cover !! Did you make the string arrangement yourself ? What did you use ? Thanks !

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers Jason! A friend of mine arranged and performed the strings, Harry Fausing Smith check him out! 👍👍

[@olga1_____30]

Breathtakingly Beautiful

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks so much :)

[@dmytromorozov2593]

Bravo

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers!

[@paulgivens7147]

Excellent!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one Paul!

[@strumminstevejackson344]

You've nailed that, great version.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one Steve!

[@DaveHedgehogMason]

Absolutely brilliant, thank you

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one Dave, cheers!

[@charliewrites]

really, really nice version,,,the guitar playing,voice, cadence and the very very wild string section,,,lots of surprises in that,,

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks Teige, glad you like it! Strings by Harry Fausing Smith - he's a clever lad.

[@thrax4939]

only cover with the correct chords. incredible

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one Thrax!

[@alistairwood9853]

This is fantastic, great guitar work and your voice is just perfect for this. The strings are the icing on the cake, really brilliant stuff.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks Alistair!

[@karicoolkid7372]

Thank you so much for this it helped me practice because at first I was confused on when to change the chords. This helped a lot

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Great glad to hear it!

[@alexcantelou2469]

Sublime that! :)

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one Alex! 🙌

[@gracie5140]

Great effort mate

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one Gracie!

[@dejaliloquy]

so perfect

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers Daniel!

[@sunsetmist]

LOVE IT!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers! :D

[@TheMonolake]

Haunted...Haunting

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Hopefully in a good way!

[@daninreese2434]

Really great cover! Nice work. Beautiful

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks Danin!

[@pepe7drum]

Beautiful sound, the tape adds a lot to the vibe, great cover man

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one mate! Glad you reckon so 👍

[@dreamfield2]

Great job.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one Eric, cheers!

[@NgocHa-ri7wr]

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[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thank you! 👍💯❤

[@LeonLenander]

Amazing

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers Leon!

[@MrGentileg]

Brilliant cover.

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one! 👍

[@popinigis]

Wow! I wish I could play and sing like that. Well done!!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks very much!

[@derekrickard3883]

Well done👍 such a difficult song to cover and you did it justice.......😎

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one Derek, cheers!

[@umstadukuleleren674]

soo good

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Nice one!

[@editsbymays9289]

Beautiful

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Thanks Maya!

[@vibefrequencyable]

Top notch...crack on!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Cheers Lionel!