Tyrannosaurus Rex - A Beard Of Stars (Full Album Cover) by Automatic Shoes 2019

[@thesecretaltchannel]

I can't believe you recorded the whole thing exactly as the original was envisioned, this is like a gift. So few people appreciate this record. Beard of Stars was such a masterpiece it truly deserved to be recorded in high quality like this - this is the closest thing we'll ever get to a truly HQ Beard of Stars and I'm so grateful I can show this to friends. It can be hard to get people into Tyrannosaurus Rex because of Bolan's voice (a lot of my friends find it overbearing on the old records) and how the original albums were produced with such an old sound/low budget. As much as I love listening to the original and feel the handmade quality makes it special, it's awesome to have this new version with your gentle vocals that give it an almost 2010's indie revamp but still so true to the original delivery and compositions. Also I absolutely love how you presented it with the earthy, warm, dreamy visuals and included all the lyrics. Just a very special video and I'm grateful you shared this with us dude.

[@garyswift5]

A Beard of Stars is my favourite T Rex album. Nobody can touch Bolan but this is a worthy second.

[@ouse59]

Marc was in my life from an early age 12 he sang songs that i loved and saved me from my family ,my heart broke the day he passed x

[@shirleymental4189]

I've been a fan of marc since the days of Tyrannosaurus Rex. Yes I'm that old. That was brilliantly done, thank you.

[@friendlier]

My favorite Marc album. Such a beautiful take on it.

[@OkusDolphin]

Not so much an interpretation as a 99.9% Exact Copy with every nuance taken on board!! Superb! Less frantic 'Elemental Child' play-out suffused instead with playful references to Marc's later T.Rex, Electric Warrior and Singles Tracks... Near perfect Vocal Voicings on most tracks... Impressed! 😊

[@susanbarry1834]

This is such a beautiful and perfect reproduction of this album. Why didn’t I hear this until now? Oh my! Do the English fans know about this? Does Tony Visconti know of this. Marc would be so proud. ❤️🦖

[@richard127gm]

This brought me to tears, literally floods of tears. I came across this by accident and it hit me like a brick. It was as though Marc was singing live again. A Daye Laye was simply beautiful and worthy of Marc.

[@Vic-j9p]

Wow I was tearful as well. This cover is spooky it just sounds like marc and Ricky so much.

[@joelcrichard]

Beautifully done! 0:00 Prelude 1:02 A Day Laye 3:16 Woodland Bop 4:59 Fist Heart Mighty Dawn Dart 7:48 Pavilions of Sun 10:35 Organ Blues 13:43 By the Light of a Magical Moon 16:35 Wind Cheetah 19:11 A Beard of Stars 20:46 Great Horse 22:48 Dragon's Ear 25:28 Lofty Skies 28:33 Dove 30:58 Elemental Child

[@russellbridgman3777]

Superb

[@stephenmurphy1236]

A spectacular interpretation! I know this album so well, you really have channeled Marc's spirit. I love it!

[@peteplumley1521]

Spirited, loving and respectful channeling of the Bolanic Canon. Wonderful.

[@reekashade]

A true fans favorite album by Marc.

[@brucereid9841]

JUst wonderful. Not only do you keep the feel of Marc, you open doors for a whole new audience to love his music. Great!

[@AutomaticShoes]

This is the only reason I make music. The only reason Marc made music. Gotta keep the flame burning. 😉

[@dawn7966]

Marc would be proud, Matt. Well done.Magic.... 💚#TRex #MarcBolan #AtuarusMinor

[@BazzyPredPop]

Totally discovered this by accident, while I was trying to search for some Bolan to play while I was driving and I have to say congratulations. I really really love this album and you’ve done a fantastic job really really rate some of the sounds you’ve managed to re-create really fantastic thank you

[@stuartwhitta9333]

So can i just say that this by far the cover of album of any artist that i have ever heard...ever!, I am so impressed, i sit here open mouthed in astonishment. i feel like something magical has just happened. I know Marc would be super happy with this project. its like he was with you the whole time, absolutely amazing!!!. Thank you so much for covering one of my fave Marc albums. must admit Organ Blues bought a tear to my eye.

[@AutomaticShoes]

Try the "In This Style" album if you like this. 🙂

[@michaelfoley4781]

First time of finding and listening to this brilliant Tyrannosaur Rex album by automatic shoes and if anything that should of been sent out in to the cosmos this album should have been chosen nuff saif!

[@jamesfebers7604]

Reincarnation of marc bolans magical sounds love it love it matt bolan hear hear

[@erickenyon4457]

Simply brilliant….

[@happyholidaze69]

Whaaaaaat this is wondrous

[@Sveinbeard]

Magnificent job. How about The Slider? EDIT: Just listening to this again in February 2024........sublime.

[@susanbarry1834]

That would be very cool!

[@grahamrogers3345]

Amazing. Should have tens of thousands of views.

[@lennyscool]

absolutely incredible, I have been a Bolan fan all my life, I think marcs spirit must have been with you when you recorded this, well done

[@supportingpeterboroughvete8783]

Just given me shivers down my spine! Beautiful version x

[@3D_Blu-ray_Bunker]

This is entirely astonishing and desperately moving, thank you SO much. Beard of Stars has been one of my favourite albums since I first heard it over thirty years ago, to me it's the most pure form of Bolan and it's very dear to my heart. To hear you reproduce it is strangely powerful and, in these emotional times, more uplifting than I can really express. Magical. Thank you. Keep safe and well (and, of course, a little Marc in your heart).

[@AutomaticShoes]

Thank you! I just put out a new album called No More Heroes. It's a free download, and there's some MARC on there too. Hope it'll bring some more light your way!

[@3D_Blu-ray_Bunker]

@@AutomaticShoes That's marvellous to hear, thanks, I'll definitely have a listen - and I'm sure it will. All the best.

[@mikemosscounsellingsupervi2349]

Beautifully moving.. thank you

[@urvasidevidasi3584]

WOW ... just WOW !!!! It feels as though channelled directly from Marc himself. As a life-long fan, this is such a wonderful homage to an artist - so underestimated in his time.

[@clarenceclutterbuck]

I listened to this all the way through and loved it--especially your tuneful and effortless prowess on the high vocal parts.

[@wulliemcl]

just ordered album hope you redo all of marcs studio albums

[@Vic-j9p]

This cover is spooky. it's just like marc. It made tear up and goosebumps from head to toe. Great work 👏 👍 👌

[@gennabingochea7118]

I discovered Marc Bolan a little over a year ago. I always knew about the great classic Rock song Get it On, but as an 80's kid in the US, there wasn't a lot of T.Rex in my neck of the woods. I went to music school play piano and sing/have taught but stepped away from teaching, I love playing lots of music, and now after discovering all of his mind blowing albums, along with your absolutely beautiful covers, have been inspired to learn my guitar. I am so happy I found your amazing interpretations and that his music touched you like it has. I hear Marc Bolan's spirit singing through you. 🎸💕

[@SpanglerConrad]

Congratulations, this is superb! I pre-ordered the cass/cd/dvd/poster based on two preview tracks. SPOILER ALERT: In the instrumental end part of 'Elemental Child', I hear references to five other T. Rex songs. No I'm not going to say which ones, that would be too much spoiling! ;)

[@davidley7549]

I have been listening to Matt's videos now for about 3-4 years, like most people because of the Marc Bolan connection. I have now become a fan of his own work as well so it's a win win all round. Well done and keep up the good work

[@brucereid9841]

Organ Blues is sublimely beautiful, too

[@Pauls_Archive]

Matt, thank you - because of your great video and rendition of this great album, I went out and bought a copy on cd. A great album, Woodland Bop is definitely one of my favourites - you did a fab job here 🎸

[@steveshearan3094]

Rock on Matt... Superb 😊

[@wulliemcl]

JUST LISTENED TO WHOLE ALBUM DO YOU ANYTHING OTHER THAN PERFECT

[@fintanhughes1639]

Like marc all his hard work you have studied bolan and learned your craft well protige of Mr bolan prince of players pawn of none rock and roll gods boogie under the sun

[@befreiedeinengeist7715]

Magic.... 💚

[@ronwhitehouse23]

Would you ever write your own tribute songs to Marc in the Tyrannosaurus rex STYLE IT WOULD BE SO COOL TO HEAR YOUR OWN COMPOSITIOINS

[@AutomaticShoes]

Try the 'Coming Up For Air' album. 😊

[@williambeekman5383]

Fantastic , u are a class act , good luck in the future

[@wulliemcl]

dream come true

[@stuartwhitta9333]

Oh and do you ever play live shows?. I'd pay good money to experience this live.

[@AutomaticShoes]

I play live sometimes around Spokane, WA with my band, but haven't had much opportunity to perform elsewhere, aside from two NY shows, Seattle, Missoula, & Portland.

[@mondellomusic]

Good job

[@jamezfebers847]

This is pure genius love it love it bonnie scotland 😎😎😎

[@jamesfebers7604]

Reincarnation of main man marc bolan love it love it love your magical matt

[@flotantesolar4751]

great, sounds the same spirit

[@toppynessdeyn3817]

Elemental Child is blown my mind ! 🤘

[@jasonb.7609]

Awesome

[@pascalyvon]

bravo je suis Pascal un des premiers fan de Marc Français

[@tonypringle7598]

If I still had my Stove Pipe Hat (It died)I'd Surely Tip it to you Matt a true fan you are sparkling in starlight dwarvzlandz; will you find the time to do the Children of the Rarn Suite (As on The Words and Music of Marc Bolan LP much longer version which Tony Visconti produced with added strings after Marc had Assended to the Stars) with guitars etc like on your version Wild Cheetah....No Pressure just a wish.

[@raimundkurz]

Gr8