Amenra: Black Crow Blues - Townes Van Zandt Cover

Black Crow Blues is originally written by Townes Van Zandt
This version performed by Amenra
Black Crow Blues was released on Songs of Townes Van Zandt Vol III featuring Amenra, Cave in & Marissa Nadler
Released April 2022 by Neurot Recordings in the U.S.A and My Proud Mountain in Europe
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Neurot Recordings in conjunction with My Proud Mountain announces the third record of the Songs of Townes Van Zandt series, which was started in 2012, featuring various artists covering the works of beloved American singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt. Songs of Townes Van Zandt Vol. III features new renditions of nine classic tracks as interpreted by AMENRA, CAVE IN, and MARISSA NADLER.
Steve Brodsky of CAVE IN stated about being part of the record, “In the winter of 2010, I did a solo tour with Scott Kelly of Neurosis and Bob Wayne. It was the three of us and Ansgar Glade traveling in Bob's ‘green machine’ van around the UK and Ireland. At every show, Scott played the song ‘Caroline’ and each time I heard it, I found myself enraptured. This was my introduction to Townes Van Zandt. Pretty cool that ten years later, Ansgar has given me and CAVE IN this great opportunity to show our love for TVZ's music.”
Lennart Bossu of AMENRA says, “Being Belgians, the very American folk and country of Townes Van Zandt is not exactly the music we grew up listening to, but upon discovering his songs in our early twenties, they immediately struck a chord with us. Even people who do not understand the lyrics can probably tell that they are listening to someone who has lived and suffered, and, oddly enough, at the same time find deep comfort in his soothing voice. It is the kind of comfort that often defines great music or art in general, and it made the prospect of trying our own hand at a few of his songs no less daunting. Nonetheless, when we were asked to be part of this collection of Townes Van Zandt cover songs, we felt excited and compelled to be part of it, as, in a way, it offered us a chance to do something in return for the great songs he has given us, and also be a part of a series of albums that are almost exclusively comprised of artists we deeply respect.”
Marissa Nadler offers, “I’ve been a fan of Townes Van Zandt’s music for nearly as long as I’ve been writing songs. When I was starting out, a friend introduced me to Townes’s music, and I pretty much instantly fell in love with both the rawness of his songs as well as the intense sense of longing expressed within them. His lyrics are haunting and evocative and have inspired me endlessly. These melodies will linger with you, year after year, and hopefully keep you company along the way.”

[@dianemassenet8366]

Very beautiful, Townes van Zandt was a great songwriter and musician.

[@martindesbois9355]

My dad's funeral Song. I wanted to play it at the church but i wasnt permitted to. I still have hate for that day. My dad was religious but not me. It was a way to honor him with my voice and my guitar. I had to do it more in intimacy. on the shores of where he lived.

[@oldboygamer9985]

Love should know no bounds, not even religion. Sorry for your loss and that moment you were robbed. Wishing you peace brother.

[@CindyBarg]

😿

[@mdespard]

lovely

[@methenthusiast9148]

Will always tune into anything Townes related, it also being Amenra makes it even better

[@reneblaz788]

Je suis tombé un peu par hasard sur la musique de townes van zandt d'habitude je n'écoute pas trop de country folk oui et townes m'a littéralement bouleversé et pour cause un écorché de la vie qui aurait pu se contenter de la facilité né avec une cuillère d'argent ! Non il a voulut être lui même et la un de mes band préféré AmenRa qui joue une reprise de townes !! Waouh merci AmenRa maintenant je sais pourquoi je vous adore, vous me bouleversé à chacun de vos titres que townes vous entende ❤

[@JaimesHaas]

Mooi en intens zoals alles wat Amenra /Colin doet🖤🖤

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

How marvellous 💖

[@a.e.neumann8949]

touched my heart. Thank you!

[@user-ov9qe8wk9s]

almost unbelievably good 🔹🔹🔹

[@razvanoprea6286]

so good

[@thomaso6763]

perfect, the echo you got, it adds that ethereal feel.

[@joesnow868]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@zvezdanristic7546]

Remarkable

[@Izaskun2005]

🖤🖤🖤

[@KamilYouTube]

Epic!

[@sonnettechris9382]

I discovered Amenra this summer in Hellfest 2023, I love you more and more.

[@CindyBarg]

Great rendition.

[@javmbz_schlithler]

Colin's voice is so versatile, it's amazing!

[@user-xu3pj6xe7g]

❤

[@andreamazzarella4529]

I normally don’t like covers but that was moving. Thank you!

[@dirkjankowski4892]

, 🖤😪

[@MariaEngler]

🖤