TWRP - The Eve of the War (feat. Dan Avidan)

Happy Halloween! Here's our cover of the opening track from Jeff Wayne's 1970s classic musical adaptation of H.G. Well's War of the Worlds.
The track is available to stream NOW ► lnk.to/EveOfTheWar
"The Eve of the War" written by Jeff Wayne.
Performed by TWRP
Vocals by Dan Avidan
Voiceover by Simon King
Produced by Jim Arsenault
Engineered by Thomas D’Arcy at Taurus Recording
Mastered by Kristian Montano
Mixed by Dan Weston

[@Jamm3z133]

I can’t describe how awesome this is to hear. I remember listening to this record of my Dads when I was 5-6 and being absolutely captivated. Now I’m an adult and having the exact same reaction. You guys are incredible, thank you so much. You deserve all the love and praise you ever receive. TWRP❤️

[@MrKingkez]

I know right this is some classic sifi and music and they did it more then justice. I was talking along with it only the pace difference was felt with the soeach

[@ELEctricEyE1]

i also have fond memories of the songs from my past, i tell any who will listen about this, having TWRP play this has me reeling

[@sjacob33]

@Jamm3z133 I think I was a little older but I have the same story Listening to this tune on my dad's record player Ah takes me right back there TWRP so good awesome stuff

[@heynosjosh]

My mom has them too. I was blown away the first time we listened to them.

[@blahanger4304]

They actually did a Dutch version when I was kid 5 or 6 and my parents let me stay up late to hear it :) I own 2 vinyl copies of this

[@HunterSquareHippy]

Honestly, I always thought Dan would be perfect for Thunderchild. This makes me happy. Can we pleeeeease petition for a full album cover??

[@puppercop9438]

I would enjoy the shit out of it I really want to hear forever autumn or spirit of man covers because I know they'll make it something even jeff Wayne would do a back flip

[@Molandria]

​@@puppercop9438I'm trying to give twrp my money for it already!

[@GoBuyMulk]

yes

[@axjagfilms]

Jeff Wayne backflip real

[@Arlenthasala]

Today I said goodbye to my dad, I still have his original album of War of the worlds and was one the many things we both loved, so thank you for this, it managed to put a smile on my face.

[@SmashyPlays]

❤️

[@LycoLoco]

[@ivanandor2645]

❤

[@thessie]

All love to you

[@ELEctricEyE1]

sorry to hear that brother. know that a stranger across the world wishes you and your family peace in this time.

[@teamepicforce7662]

Dear God. I am praying that Dan is involved with a cover of Forever Autumn eventually, this is amazing!

[@sinisterglitch200]

i agree. I think dan's voice will suit the song.

[@adm_ezri]

TWRP said on twitter that they don't plan on covering the whole album, they're making other new music which is a shame because this is great but also I can't wait for more originals

[@gemstar5242]

I hadn’t heard of this song before but I got curious and barely a minute in I can already say I wholeheartedly agree

[@ShyVioletIsShy]

Yesssssssssssss!!

[@RapsCalorie]

@@adm_ezri Boooooo they should

[@adrianboudreau2697]

If this means we get a whole album of war of the worlds ill die, you boys killed it

[@Winter_337]

Two of my favorite things combined, Jeff Wayne and TWRP. Holy SHIT

[@RajelAran]

RIGHT?! I about died when I heard it this morning

[@Andaisdet]

I don’t think I’ve ever heard a funkier band than TWRP or NSP, and to have Danny singing with em is just… like it’s a funk overload!

[@highdefinition450]

not very hard to find lol

[@MelissaDiVarano]

@@highdefinition450 Your comment is very subjective, as is the original person's comment. They personally have not heard a funkier band, neither have I since it's not a style I typically listen to. You don't have to try to prove other people wrong by saying it's not hard to find. You may think that, but we may not. They literally said THEY have not heard any band like TWRP/NSP.

[@Meowthix]

TWRP and NSP have so many grear songs together.

[@PlagueJ]

Tell me your music library is small and uncultured without telling me lmao

[@Meowthix]

@@PlagueJ Tell me you're going to regret that as a bad take without telling me lmao.

[@RapsCalorie]

If TWRP and Dan would just do this whole thing live on tour...... ......That'd be just swell.

[@PoisonJellybean]

TWRP did this live on their UK tour! Danny wasn't there sadly, but Sung was just as good!

[@escapingirl6441]

This is absolutely incredible. Forever Autumn or Thunderchild with Danny would be equally sublime!!!

[@ShabCrab]

I would absolutely KILL for Thunderchild!

[@sanderbjerknes4476]

I literally got chills thinking of a thunder child cover! I have the original album on vinyl and would buy one from twrp

[@sinisterglitch200]

I think Dan's voice will suit those songs.

[@Windthin]

I dearly want to hear him do Thunderchild, my absolute favorite track from that. Oooh-aaaaah!

[@dragonboyjgh]

P L E A S E can we get Dan singing Thunderchild. My god that would be phenomenal. I can almost hear that in my head.

[@d3xps]

52 years old and remember buying this the day it came out. This version is utterly perfect. Hairs on the back of my neck, lump in my throat perfect. Meowch is a legend.

[@juicywhiteman5850]

Why does every single track you guys release go so goddamn hard? It's been banger after banger for like 7 years now

[@sabrinabecker9571]

amen.

[@jonathonbrown1201]

I feel the same

[@rayleonard1839]

Oh yeah I been following these guys since I heard of em, seen em live a few times, was broke as fuck had only enough for a ticket for me and one of my buddies, I drank Dosaqu with lime and he arrived a song or two in, we both ate it all up, it was a night to remember

[@slicedtopieces]

I mean... it helps that they're doing a cover of an absolute banger to begin with. Jeff Wayne is a musical genius.

[@shallowgod5539]

I'd love to see a cover of the whole thing. Such a classic

[@lottevandergaag4750]

One of those things where I am someone who says don't touch the original, you can only ruin it. You guys made me take back those words. This funky version definitely slaps! That bass is epic. You guys are so fucking underrated, it's criminal.

[@unklemoose]

I can't describe the depth of meaning this album has for my childhood. Dan, TWRP...PLEASE...do a remaster of this work.

[@alistairb5839]

I have always been impressed by Danny's talent and skill at singing but he has been outdoing himself in recent years.

[@kamikazeship8750]

On game grumps he talked about learning a new singing technique in recent years, that could be why!

[@snjert8406]

@@kamikazeship8750 Oh, neat!

[@L33PL4Y]

Really? To me he sounds the same as he's always sounded, and I listen to everything he puts out.

[@qwertysub2038]

@@L33PL4YTo me he generally sounds the same but the one thing I will say is that he definitely has been laying off using the reverb too much in these past years.

[@L33PL4Y]

@@qwertysub2038 Laying OFF it too much? You want him to use MORE reverb?

[@DanParry1313]

My dad introduced me to the original when I was a kid and I fell in love. This cover has brought me so much joy and I got to see it live, albeit without Dan. Made me cry.

[@MeleeTiger]

As someone who grew up hearing reruns of old radio dramas on a local station, this was both neat and a real banger.

[@Sparra2629]

My god I didn't think anyone would cover Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds, much less the perfect band to do so

[@hankhandsome8302]

Hearing this live at the beginning of the Brighton concert was absolutely fantastic.

[@ArcadeStunfisk]

AAHHHHHHH! DAN AVIDAN AND TWRP DOING JEFF WAYNE’S WAR OF THE WORLDS !!!! SOME OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS COMBINED!! I can’t bear how awesome this is ❤❤❤❤

[@nacnud5157]

Would love to hear Thunderchild done by TWRP, probably my fav song from the musical

[@bronwynirvine6379]

I agree!!

[@dragonboyjgh]

Dan would ROCK Thunderchild.

[@Sharon_Hocutt]

Dan's voice always gives me serotonin, no matter how I hear it. This is an amazing cover, and the instrumental is funky as always. :)

[@SkydreamsArts]

This is so HECKING cool! Please do the whole album!

[@magitrex]

Getting to hear this live in Dublin was amazing, so glad to see they uploaded it, thank you TWRP

[@Choppenhaur]

The original is one of my mom’s favorite albums and when I saw this I had to share it with her immediately. Simon has the exact same sense of gravitas and mystery as Richard's original and I love him as the narrator; the instrumentation, relying on the groovy bass and using the electric guitar on the refrain, improves on Wayne's original composition. We both loved dancing along to this, even in her old age--and with bellies full of thanksgiving turkey! I hope more comes soon…a version of Thunderchild would be divine!

[@notadocmartin]

My dad had the record of this and told me about how when he was little he used it to scare his little brother. I listened to this so much as a kid-- thank you for this nostalgia bomb, and thank you for bringing this to a bunch of new ears!

[@smckibbinsmusic]

This is one of my FAVORITE concept albums of the 70s. I grew up listening to this over and over with my dad, and this is an AMAZING thing to hear from 2 of my favorite artists!

[@seancallison1409]

TWRP and War of the Worlds was the crossover I never knew I needed 💖

[@profcommie]

2 hrs after I first heard this, and I have now listened to the full album. I would love a TWRP/NSP/Danny cover.

[@gracesmith9996]

Anyone now getting into the original song and the album thanks to this cover, cause my god they’re amazing! Thanks TWRP and Dan for this awesome as hell cover

[@TonkerSC]

this hits immeasurably hard

[@mercenary2782]

I keep finding so many of these songs its amazing. I really want to hear Dan sing thunder child now.

[@ethanvampirehntr]

This is so incredible. Love both TWRP and Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds album

[@CoopersCrazy]

Had never heard of this album before today, thanks for introducing me to it! Sweet cover too!

[@nathanstone3862]

Here after the hearing about UFOs getting confirmed in congress. "Still - THEY COME..."

[@calcorps5016]

The chances were a million to one…

[@sarahchurchwell9131]

it's so funny that so many people's dad introduced them to this banger of an album because that was me too. my dad played this in the car all the time and it's so cool hearing twrp's take on this song

[@libertybrownewell2916]

I love how we've all had similar fond experiences. My dad used to listen to it while we cleaned house and I was TERRIFIED of it lmao (I was like 5 and thought Martians were terrifying). Now this album is such a fond memory for me, it really touched me to see others with the same experience

[@Rawsea]

this song got me obsessed, i read the book from the library, absolutely amazing, i listened to the 1938 radio broadcast, incredible, and then finally the original Jeff Wayne album. all of it was an amazing experience, thank you TWRP for introducing me to this incredible genre-defining story

[@gk6387]

I LOVE IT

[@M1DA5_]

bro the song came out one minute ago

[@gk6387]

@@M1DA5_ I listened to it this morning lol it was on KZbin music

[@sirgothington5533]

I love Jeff Wayne’s version of the war of the worlds and I love Game Grumps so hearing Dan sing this is amazing

[@mz8984]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE ALBUM OF ALL TIME. I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU TWO ARE COLLABING ON MAKING THIS SONG. I LOVEEEEEEEEEEE THIS SO MUCH!!!!

[@res1dentgearsol1d]

This is incredible. I found the cd of this musical when I was a kid and always thought of it as a weird lil thing that not many knew about. Thank you for covering this amazing piece of music

[@Pammus_]

YESSSS! I love the original and I love this too! Please, for the love all things good in this world, let Dan sing Thunderchild as well!

[@HighlandHellboy]

Thunderchild never fails to make me cry, he’d be so perfect to do it justice!

[@isaacthewebcomiccreator9750]

I was beginning to think this might actually be a very boring Halloween, until I listened to this song. Now I’ll probably watch The War of the Worlds on my bedroom TV.

[@cameronphenix2096]

Oh baby. What a time to open my sub tab. Sweep me away to the land of dreams, you gaggle of misfit rockstars!

[@TheTapeClub]

Of all the things I ever thought I would hear Dan Avidan in, a cover of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds was not one of them. Killed it, though!

[@pyrocard]

I very much need a full cover of this album, amazing job!

[@matthewcamp5882]

This was my childhood Long car trips had a mix of this entire cassette, Queen's greatest hits, and 'Yes What' 10/10 would listen to the whole cassette redone TWRP style

[@deadboyman12]

Please, I beg of you and Dan, please do forever autumn.

[@Comradedevmon]

I remember listening to this as a kid with my dad and being absolutely terrified of the album art. To this day War of the Worlds is a favorite and I talk to my dad about this album every so often. Honestly never thought I'd like to hear a cover of it but here I am jamming out. I love it.

[@Houkuko]

The best thing I never knew I needed. I so hope this becomes a full thing, or at least a few more covers of some choice songs (Forever Autumn pleeeeeaaaaase!!).

[@gamersresidence6040]

I have been saying this for like 20years now. Here I go once more: KZbin NEEDS A REPLAY BUTTON.

[@ivragi]

You mean Right mouse button on the video - Repeat? Because it was there like forever. Who needs 10hours videos if you can cycle anything you want?

[@JaredTakesTime]

What a magical thing to drop on Halloween. May your evenings be full of hype synth tunes and amazing Danny vocals.

[@conortuck9130]

PLEASE cover the entire album!! I would cry at a Forever Autumn rendition! This is such a beautiful thing for TWRP to do. Like a call back to a game changing artist who probably inspired some of them to make music at all. I love you guys, and I love this, and I am so excited to hear more!!

[@coneyisland428]

What an awesome surprise after hearing the live version! Love this cover so much. The additional bass is simply too groovy for this world.

[@princeblackelf4265]

Guys this was a marvelous birthday present, thank you, I was already a huge fan of the Jeff Wayne concept album so this was just fantastic surprise

[@dakilleas]

DO THE ALBUM. DO THE ALBUM. DO THE ALBUM. DO THE ALBUM. DO THE ALBUM. DO THE ALBUM. ULAHHH, BUT FUNKY

[@spookylaundry3326]

Praise the Dads! Got this record from my partners pops and always loved it. Forgot how magical it was.

[@flintlockbeithir4823]

Saw war of the world's the musical wi' my da in 2016 brilliant work of art.....the Liam neeson hologram and tripod that spewed flames were also great

[@S0RGEx]

Yeah, I can already tell y'all I'm gonna have this playing on repeat for a while.

[@kaiserkroencke7320]

I truly didn't think anyone else knew about this album, like many other comments my father showed me this album when I was young and it's been a favorite since. It makes me so happy to see you all cover this and do a DAMN GOOD JOB doing it too. Thank you TWRP

[@pkendlers]

I love you guys - we ARE together through time!

[@AlecProductions]

I repaired my mom's record player 2 years ago and this was the first one (hers) I played on it, completely hooked. After the unforgettable TWRP Dublin experience last month this is one of the best surprises I could ever wish for. Thanks for this! ❤️

[@pkendlers]

These guys tour?!

[@aliamason186]

This is phenomenal and makes me reminiscent of shows long past like Star Blazers, Twilight Zone, And so on. The style is so perfectly replicated and yet wholly unique at the same time. Perfect.

[@walterh2113]

Oh man I love Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds! Lovely tribute

[@mercenary2782]

I know y’all don’t plan to do the whole album but could you maybe pretty please with a cherry on top do Thunder child and spirit of man ? Y’all’s take on it with Dan would be wonderful to hear!

[@americanpride5540]

GOD DAMMMNN, this track has some funkalicious groove to it, I vibe with this

[@dyemooch]

This is incredible; I love this track so much! Would absolutely love to hear this band and friends take on the whole musical, even if it's a singular track every odd number of years lol. Just gorgeous work! Dan's vocals work perfectly, too!

[@tenchi78]

I 100% want a full cover of this album!

[@ethanbird5399]

The musical is one of my favorites and everytime I talk about it no one knows about it

[@Matthew-Martinsson]

TWRP + Dan = Always a blessing. But of my dads favorite sounds wrapped in a new jacket is awesome! Holy moly! 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@kylelabra1816]

Absolutely fantastic!!!! I’m really hoping the rest of the album gets covered too…!!!

[@JOXCY]

I was able to see both Jeff Wayne performing War of the Worlds with a live orchestra, and TWRP singing this among other songs, this very same year. Both in Manchester. Good Times had by all! Great song, great cover.

[@krombomber7923]

I love the radio drama aesthetic, It's incredibly charming. I would love to have this on vinyl.

[@dirtdisrespector7077]

dan avidan? yes please! the eve of the war? yes please! dan avidan singing the eve of the war? YES PLEASE!

[@nweasels]

The chances of anything surpassing the Jeff Wayne's War of the worlds was a million to one.... and yet, they did.

[@hagan2096]

This is my absolute favorite sci fi novel of all time!!!

[@burpie_b0wie]

If I ever make a movie or something, I have to hire TWRP to be the background music. Like holy crap this is just magical and I can listen to this for hours.

[@ShyVioletIsShy]

This is one of my FAVORITE musicals!! I can’t believe you did this! I’m on cloud 9!

[@seedmoreuser]

Totally Wicked Recording People!

[@silencos5974]

It's offically a great day 🔥🔥🔥

[@phoenixjames6126]

Another certified banger from TWRP and Danny. Keep rocking on you beautiful warriors from the future!!

[@monkeybrain0212]

Absolutely epic. Everyone really outdid themselves on this cover! It's always awesome to hear Dan singing with TWRP!

[@blakeshirley1499]

I love the War of the Worlds!!! Read the book recently while in Mexico, and a few years ago in high school, I participated in a radio version of it written by Orson Welles. I was the news reporter on the radio. Super cool, love receiving this on this fine Halloween day.

[@Tylerthety]

Thank you for introducing us to this spectacular masterpiece! Your cover does the original justice, to say the least.

[@GoetiaTV]

Never heard of Jeff Wayne but I need to hear his album now. Great track TWRP and Dan ❤

[@KazumaBajoCero]

Please please please make the whole album, it's what is the fans have always wanted: a rock opera with you and of course Danny

[@redoctober1991]

I've never listened to anything from the 1970s album by Jeff Wayne, but damn it if this ear-worm hasn't been stuck in my head - and played on repeat - for the past six days.

[@albertoftasmania]

Listen to the album, it's very good.

[@Wombattlr]

@@albertoftasmania great name 😉

[@albertoftasmania]

@@Wombattlr Also Tasmanian?

[@Wombattlr]

@@albertoftasmania thankfully

[@grubbin207]

This absolutely rocks guys! Love to hear you do a version of this music along with incredible vocals. Happy Halloween!

[@Shiggityshiggtyschwa]

This absolutely does honour to the original. Farewell Thunderchild, please oh please!

[@edgy_circles]

Ive been listening to this over and over, but my sound system isn't the best, and I wanted to learn it, so this is the first time I've listened to this with headphones. It's been a long time since a song brought me to tears, my brain and heart really love this rendition.

[@Molandria]

I WANT THE FULL ALBUM!! OMG!! I am NOT Alone in wanting this!!! I will pay $60 for it!

[@Flitspaal7]

My jaw just hit the floor, for 6:40 minutes. What a cover, amazing work. Keep on doing what u guys do best

[@bigmike9947]

I went and listened to the whole musical, it was so fucking good, thanks TWRP for introducing it to me! I would love to hear an entire cover with Danny and you guys

[@royleadbetter]

Genuine tears! What a perfect storm of talent and song 💕

[@Lunar_DeBrie]

There was one song in the New and Improved album I felt didn't have replayability because it was just a guy speaking over music (Reentry ft Chris Hadfield). I still feel this way, maybe I'll be ready to relisten to it sometime in the near future. This song is so wildly different and piques my curiosity and wonder so much that I could listen to it forever. I never had this tape everyone else seems to have had, but it still instills nostalgia and child-like joy. Thank you so much for existing, TWRP, and being here for us. You have brightened my day countless amounts of times and I'm so grateful you exist.

[@temporalnix2936]

Well this song was absolutely delightful. While unfamiliar with the original, I am going to have to track down a copy to give it a listen so that I can truly appreciate this.

[@joeytheghost4211]

I'm in the same boat

[@goobea]

Dead dads LOVE Jeff Wayne’s 1970s classic musical adaptation of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds!

[@theodorehazel6920]

yk the new generation of musicians are lookin really good so far

[@KONPAI666OPPAI]

Holy shit, I'm impressed y'all did a cover off this record, but it's also so on brand for both you guys and Dan. This is great!

[@morkorson4196]

Dan was a great alt for Justin Hayward, was a small kid in the 70's when this came out originally.