The Aaron English Band: Norwegian Wood / Kashmir (Beatles and Zeppelin)

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    www.aaronenglish.com
    Aaron English: vocals, Mark Fauver: flute, Patrick Strole: guitar, Matthew Burgess: percussion, Miguel Mateus: bass, Derek Munson: drums.
    Recorded at Two Sticks Audio, Seattle WA, by Don Gunn, with assistance from Jackson Long. Mixed by Don Gunn. Mastered by John McCaig at Panic Studios.
    Video by Patrick Strole. Thanks to all those who shot raw footage in the studio: Jeff Leisawitz, Crystal Munson, Don Gunn, Joanne Olsen, Derek Munson.
    Norwegian Wood written by Lennon/McCartney, published by Northern Songs. Kashmir written by Page/Plant/Bonham, published by Superhype/WEA.
    Norwegian Wood:
    I once had a girl,
    Or should I say she once had me.
    She showed me her room,
    Isn't it good? Norwegian wood.
    She asked me to stay and she told me to sit anywhere,
    So I looked around and I noticed there wasn't a chair.
    I sat on a rug
    Biding my time, drinking her wine.
    We talked until two,
    And then she said 'It's time for bed'.
    She told me she worked in the morning and started to laugh,
    I told her I didn't, and crawled off to sleep in the bath.
    And when I awoke
    I was alone, this bird has flown
    So I lit a fire,
    Isn't it good? Norwegian wood.
    Kashmir:
    Oh let the sun beat down upon my face, stars to fill my dream
    I am a traveler of both time and space, to be where I have been
    To sit with elders of the gentle race, this world has seldom seen
    They talk of days for which they sit and wait and all will be revealed
    Talk and song from tongues of lilting grace, whose sounds caress my ear
    But not a word I heard could I relate, the story was quite clear
    Oh, oh.
    All I see turns to brown, as the sun burns the ground
    And my eyes fill with sand, as I scan this wasted land
    Trying to find, trying to find where I've been.
    Oh, pilot of the storm who leaves no trace, like thoughts inside a dream
    Heed the path that led me to that place, yellow desert stream
    My Shangri-La beneath the summer moon, I will return again
    Sure as the dust that floats high in June, when movin' through Kashmir.
    Oh, father of the four winds, fill my sails, across the sea of years
    With no provision but an open face, along the straits of fear

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  • @EsotericallyObvious369
    @EsotericallyObvious369 4 роки тому +41

    Hans Gruber on the Flute!! All seriousness this is OUTSTANDING!

  • @thomasmoore1003
    @thomasmoore1003 2 роки тому +20

    How is it that this is 11 years old and i just discovered it? Simply amazing

  • @MrMauroleo22
    @MrMauroleo22 4 роки тому +30

    2020 and I'm still listening to this version. It is amazing. And I keep recomending it.

  • @kathyhollenbach7413
    @kathyhollenbach7413 Рік тому +2

    I can't believe I have not ever seen or heard of this band until now....this was played 11 yrs ago. Always enjoyed Norwegian Wood. Kashmir is my favorite Zeppelin song. Never dreamed these 2 songs blended so well together....this is excellent!!!

  • @champiforest
    @champiforest 3 роки тому +7

    I've been coming back since 2011 from time to time. This version of both these masterpieces is huntingly good!

  • @ImBsal
    @ImBsal 4 роки тому +8

    there's never been a smoother transition between the songs of 2 different genre bands. Masterpiece 👌👌

  • @anexoworkshop
    @anexoworkshop Місяць тому +2

    I can't believe that this video is already 13 years old. Watched this in my teenage years back when I had a band and dreamed of covering this. Now a dad, bedroom guitar player, miss the good ol days. Amazing cover.

  • @jonarmstrong6214
    @jonarmstrong6214 4 роки тому +7

    9 yrs later and this is still awesome!!!

  • @murielofficialmusic
    @murielofficialmusic 4 місяці тому +3

    2024 and I'm still here, as the first time ❤

  • @reillygod
    @reillygod 10 років тому +9

    Very impressive, from a Beatles and Zeppelin fan for over 30 years.

  • @lordmater
    @lordmater 2 роки тому +1

    Almost 2022 and I am STILL listening to this.

  • @Samoplant
    @Samoplant 13 років тому +12

    Great! You blended The Beatles and Zeppelin perfectly, you found the perfect songs of which riffs really fit together !
    I always felt that if Zeppelin would have a bit more of the Beatles melodic side and The Beatles more of the Zeppelin technique, you would have a totally perfect band! They are both perfect anyway!
    Great vocals, such great technique and control, I wish I was that good! And the guys really smoke it instrumentally!

  • @dorishenke3527
    @dorishenke3527 3 роки тому +3

    In the interest of listening to new music, I listened to this for the past few days. I grew up listening to the Beatles sing this, Frampton and Zeppelin. In my most honest opinion I love the passion in which it is both sung and played. The runs are amazing and the voice control mesmerizing! It has quickly become my favorite version and is now on my playlist. I have also shared it out so my friends can enjoy it as well.

    • @aaronenglishmusic
      @aaronenglishmusic  3 роки тому

      Thank you Doris! So glad you enjoyed it, and thank you _so_ much for sharing it.

  • @christopher.stewart
    @christopher.stewart 2 роки тому +6

    both songs convey much power, and the transition is seamless... epic ! 🙏✌️☀️

    • @aaronenglishmusic
      @aaronenglishmusic  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Christopher!
      That transition was _so_ much fun to figure out: s a 12-bar phrase from the first song sliding right across the top of a 16-bar phrase from the 2nd song, & then - bam, here's Kashmir!

  • @AlyraMoondancer
    @AlyraMoondancer 2 місяці тому +2

    I am blown away! FANTASTIC arrangement of these two classic songs; outstanding performance all around; vocals are AMAZING. And you all are so much fun to watch!

    • @aaronenglishmusic
      @aaronenglishmusic  2 місяці тому +1

      Love hearing this, Alyra - especially the last part about the _fun!_ Very much obliged.

  • @nancydias3568
    @nancydias3568 7 днів тому +1

    2024 e ainda ouço essa faixa. Sensacional!

  • @incaoutburst
    @incaoutburst 13 років тому +4

    This is one of the most amazing musical endeavors I've ever heard.

  • @swhalen
    @swhalen 12 років тому +3

    Absolutely incredible! I have watched this video several times and never get tired of it. A consumate bunch of great musicians.

  • @carliam3
    @carliam3 3 роки тому +1

    You to just saw and heard what I just saw and heard, wow, that was amongst the best of interpretations of these great classics that I have ever heard and one of the best tributes ever to the Beatles and Lead Zeppelin

  • @mizlae
    @mizlae 12 років тому +1

    I've honestly come back here loads of times. I LOVE this cover.

  • @LastOfSixMusic
    @LastOfSixMusic 13 років тому +3

    As a group, the musicality emits powerful interpretations of the classic songs. These arrangements are sure to be taken in live by an audience in both a cerebral and emotional way!

  • @BenLovegrove
    @BenLovegrove 4 роки тому +4

    Only just discovered this. Great stuff!

  • @GraveRave
    @GraveRave Рік тому +1

    2022 and still listening to this awesome track!

  • @tyskerbarn5171
    @tyskerbarn5171 Рік тому +1

    Tusen takk fra en gammel Zeppelin som sitter allene midt i norsk skogen !😎🌲🌲🌲🌲🌳🖖

  • @andygoulet68
    @andygoulet68 7 років тому +8

    3 yrs later I had to come back and reaffirm how I think this is one of the most impressive covers I've ever heard. I hope you guys have found the success you deserve. You have achieved greatness. That is rare.

    • @rkl17
      @rkl17 7 років тому +1

      I totally agree with Andy. In fact, I have formed a new band and I am using this as a benchmark for the excellence I expect us to shoot for. Outstanding work.

  • @beckybrown6332
    @beckybrown6332 2 роки тому +3

    I don't know why I've never seen this one before. It's really jamming. I love a good drone. I'm talking about the sitar like sound in the background on Norwegian wood

  • @Mike20216
    @Mike20216 12 років тому +1

    Excellent arrangement, I really love to hear new arrangements of great songs, interesting to see what good musicians can do especially with acoustic classics.

  • @beckybrown6332
    @beckybrown6332 2 роки тому +2

    Kashmir is one of my favorite Led Zeppelin songs to sing. Go Nuts!!!!

  • @singhjagdeepmusic
    @singhjagdeepmusic 5 років тому +5

    Awesome again! Just discovered you guys.. the Aaron English band awesome music!!!

  • @lauramelaniemusic9183
    @lauramelaniemusic9183 3 роки тому +3

    You never cease to please. Loved it and it was exactly what I needed to hear today.

  • @cabngirl
    @cabngirl 12 років тому +2

    Love! Especially loved the addition of flute! excellent vocals. You rock, boys!

  • @charlesfitze2217
    @charlesfitze2217 7 років тому +1

    this the best of a Beatles song I have ever heard

  • @aaronenglishmusic
    @aaronenglishmusic  12 років тому +5

    @rouelibre1 Very cool to see that your caught the B3 organ in this: we had to overdub it because we ran out of hands while tracking. Re: the drums, whew, glad to hear that we were able to honor Bonzo's classic groove. He had an absolutely unearthly sound, and there's no recreating it.

  • @foolintherain100
    @foolintherain100 12 років тому +3

    Wow, this was amazing! Being both a huge Zeppelin and Beatles fan, I can safely say that you did justice to both songs!

  • @ianjensen7989
    @ianjensen7989 Рік тому +1

    Excellent version, and this band Rocks, and the vocalist outstanding.

  • @andygoulet68
    @andygoulet68 11 років тому +1

    Still one of, if not THE best covers I've ever heard. Absolutely amazing. And who knew that Alan Rickman played the flute?? Hanz Gruber...a rocker! Nice!!

  • @mwj5368
    @mwj5368 7 років тому +7

    Wow! Talk about control and improvisation and working with dynamics - crescendo, diminuendo... man! Each one of these guys resonates, knows their stuff! All for one and one for all! The vocals, Aaron English is astounding. They reinvented this great song, each musician giving their all, their own soul-print on this song! The percussions, all! Paul McCartney should hear this! I hope to hear, experience... this group live some day! I wonder if they ever come to Minnesota. Sounds like a minor key signature (Dm?). What open tuning is the guitarist playing in? Anyone know? All in such a tiny cramped space yet they spread their wings, far and wide, open a universe! Thanks for sharing such talent!

    • @lpwredhead
      @lpwredhead 6 років тому +1

      I was going to write a comment, but mwj5368 said everything I felt to a tee! What a magnificent band!

    • @vinniesmyyth334
      @vinniesmyyth334 4 роки тому +1

      I'd assume he's playing in drop d, However Kashmir is normaly in dadgad

  • @kalynnscompositions
    @kalynnscompositions 2 роки тому +4

    This is super cool! Really amazing performance to all of you! This is so heavy. You really nail the Robert Plant vocals! (:

  • @TjeefBollekens
    @TjeefBollekens 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the beautiful concert last night in Staden - Belgium and for your patience when looking at my works.

    • @aaronenglishmusic
      @aaronenglishmusic  2 роки тому

      Thanks for coming, Jef! Thanks, as well, for the tour of your (& your wife's) stunning artwork - & the work of art that you have made of your life!

  • @olof07
    @olof07 12 років тому

    The subtle and melodic layer of Kashmir perfectly creates a soothing calm to Beatles 'pop'er' sound

  • @Davefranzin
    @Davefranzin 9 років тому +4

    Power and Clean....amazing cover. Ciao from Italy

  • @pixelninja666
    @pixelninja666 4 роки тому +3

    what a brilliant bit of drumming....you've got the Bonham chops

  • @ashleyfrench5943
    @ashleyfrench5943 11 років тому

    What a voice, what a sound. Absolutely fabulous!!!

  • @djmattese
    @djmattese 13 років тому

    Great job!! Too of my favorites!!

  • @frankcsernetics2376
    @frankcsernetics2376 4 роки тому +4

    love this!

  • @MarfLoog
    @MarfLoog 4 роки тому +3

    Aaron English shows once again how impressive his voice and what a great musician he is. A true artist.

    • @walterpoluzzi9846
      @walterpoluzzi9846 3 роки тому +1

      A very good comment. Compliments. And what about the rest of the band ??? They're all fantastic.

  • @aaronaaron7098
    @aaronaaron7098 6 років тому +1

    Quite simply the best cover ever. Amazing musicians and what a voice!

  • @rbarrett007
    @rbarrett007 5 місяців тому +2

    The drummer is KILLING IT. They are all Talented but the singer and Drummer... DEAR GOD aka Led Zeppelin !!!! are KILLERS!!!

  • @settnet
    @settnet 9 років тому +19

    Man playing flute looks like Alan Rickman. Performance is awesome.

    • @settnet
      @settnet 9 років тому +1

      ***** really and what did he answer? By the way what is his name?

    • @GeoZeppelin1979
      @GeoZeppelin1979 7 років тому +2

      ჰაჰაჰაჰა მეც ეგ ვიფიქრე ზუსტად

    • @macy.r8
      @macy.r8 7 років тому +4

      Holy shit you're right. He looks like Rickman as the Sheriff of Nottingham! (Robin Hood film). It's uncanny. :O

    • @thee4thdoctor
      @thee4thdoctor 5 років тому +2

      LOL I was just about to comment on that, but you beat me to it...by about 4 years.

    • @Darmesis
      @Darmesis 4 роки тому

      Queen Rait,
      Just commented that on someone else’s post.
      Now I feel like I’m a day-late-dollar-short troll 🥴

  • @andygoulet68
    @andygoulet68 5 років тому +6

    Alan Rickman is a beast on the flute!

    • @Darmesis
      @Darmesis 4 роки тому +1

      Andrew Goulet,
      He’s been practicing when not chasing Robin Hood 😜

  • @UnityOfSaltLake
    @UnityOfSaltLake 8 років тому +1

    Love it! Two of my fav songs put together with artistry, precision & passion. You guys truly rock!

  • @guitarplyr102
    @guitarplyr102 12 років тому +1

    Amazing job guys! Being only of the age that I am, I do listen to pretty much only this type of music. Vocals sound just like Robert does when you first entered into "Kashmir". Once again well done all of you and Good Luck!

  • @The4thGuy
    @The4thGuy 12 років тому +5

    6:55- 7:08
    WHOA.

  • @zippyman818
    @zippyman818 13 років тому +3

    Yes, that's Metatron on flute!
    (Obscure "Dogma" reference, soon to be a question on Jeopardy!)

  • @Benertainment
    @Benertainment Рік тому +1

    Wow, just seeing this for the first time, MIND BLOWN!!!!

  • @VideoMask93
    @VideoMask93 13 років тому

    Excellent. Simply excellent.

  • @antoniocarlospacagnellajun927
    @antoniocarlospacagnellajun927 Рік тому +3

    If you are hearing this today you are not alone. We are the resistance

  • @aaronenglishmusic
    @aaronenglishmusic  12 років тому +3

    @psandoval318 Thanks Peter! We'd love to play Dallas; I wish I had more of an answer for you than that...!
    So is this an ASCII John Lennon?: (('j')) It's brilliant, I'm stealing it.

  • @sweetyarwen20
    @sweetyarwen20 12 років тому

    AMAZING!...great musicians and such powerfull voice...TWO THUMBS UP!!

  • @Raddesigns2k7
    @Raddesigns2k7 12 років тому

    fabulous !!! Excellent recording...love the vocals !!!

  • @podulox
    @podulox 5 років тому +4

    Subbed...
    So rare I hear sounds that hit my spot so capably :)
    (You guys heard Duck Sauce Barbra Streisand right? That hit my spiot too...
    ^lololol but tru ;) )

  • @ferminlopezramundo39
    @ferminlopezramundo39 8 років тому +2

    jajaja una masa el violero

  • @jesseman0612
    @jesseman0612 12 років тому +1

    WOOOOOOOW this made the hairs in my neck stand right up... awesome, i have barely heard covers like this. Let me know more of your music guys, i loved this...

  • @mariankratzer1994
    @mariankratzer1994 Рік тому +1

    Blew me away first time I heard this, and I still love it. Catch Aaron English on Stageit.

  • @JosephRGrych
    @JosephRGrych 12 років тому

    I love this. Thanks, Aaron!

  • @xoxwsytluvxox
    @xoxwsytluvxox 12 років тому

    You all are great musicians! This was too cool!

  • @TerryThayer
    @TerryThayer 4 роки тому +2

    Still come back to this video over and again. Partially because I know Mark and am a follower of Arron but mostly because this compilation is amazing

  • @Mr8bitgamer
    @Mr8bitgamer 12 років тому

    awesome my two favorite bands of all time!!

  • @PollyWantACracker7
    @PollyWantACracker7 12 років тому

    Amazing voice and the music too!

  • @PINKBUGG
    @PINKBUGG 12 років тому

    OK,I was amazed,I think there should be a "love" button! I never usually ever like to hear other bands do cover songs,that's changed now. I don't know how I happened to get an email to listen in,but so glad I did!! OH MY STARS!!!!

  • @maguil100
    @maguil100 12 років тому

    Outstanding,great!!

  • @JahJahBruh
    @JahJahBruh 12 років тому

    Brilliant idea and beautifull sound.

  • @bikash1991
    @bikash1991 13 років тому

    you guys are amazing!thanks for passing this link!keep on rocking!!!!!!!!

  • @cricket0140
    @cricket0140 13 років тому

    Just, just amazing.

  • @lukemurphy4874
    @lukemurphy4874 9 років тому

    What a transition!! awesome!

  • @DonHarden
    @DonHarden 12 років тому

    Fantastic!!! Thank you for sending this to me.

  • @catoohey
    @catoohey 12 років тому

    Love the arrangement! I LOVE this!!

  • @marlenus1969
    @marlenus1969 13 років тому

    sounds awesome.. great music guys

  • @saigonmate
    @saigonmate 9 років тому

    I always wondered why some covers are better than the original......coz they worship and respect their idols so much that that they don't want to let them down. See them immersed is awesome, wow goose bumps moments

  • @Clunkyclarke1
    @Clunkyclarke1 13 років тому

    Loved it. Bought it. Top notch guys.

  • @mpraymond
    @mpraymond 12 років тому

    LOVED IT.....very cool!

  • @300daysandnights
    @300daysandnights 12 років тому

    Thanks for showing me this I love it!

  • @WarMachineBlog
    @WarMachineBlog 13 років тому

    Fantastic !

  • @ErickCondecondeerick33
    @ErickCondecondeerick33 10 років тому +1

    Brilliant and very powerful! Well done!

  • @Mr.Bryanmay32
    @Mr.Bryanmay32 13 років тому

    you Guys are great musicians

  • @thomasmurphrey291
    @thomasmurphrey291 Рік тому +1

    That’s how great music is made. Re-interpreting and expanding the previous work. Bravo gentlemen!

  • @thewesternwarrior
    @thewesternwarrior 12 років тому

    Nice. Very talented bunch of musicians.

  • @morriganr4750
    @morriganr4750 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant! Amazing musicians!

  • @cado64
    @cado64 12 років тому

    Hey! Thanks for sending the video.....sounds awesome!

  • @Mortacciis
    @Mortacciis 10 років тому

    amazing arrangement and amazing voice.

  • @131gmrt
    @131gmrt 12 років тому

    What a way to grab our minds two very great songs

  • @aion1959
    @aion1959 12 років тому

    Wow!Love it!

  • @saitek5678
    @saitek5678 12 років тому

    Ya! this is good! The arobic sound,..... gets me every time. Thank you!

  • @anjilyn2
    @anjilyn2 12 років тому

    never heard of this band but I LIKE!!!! Great new sound to great old tunes I grew up with!!!!

  • @mizlae
    @mizlae 12 років тому

    You guys did an amazing job! I keep coming back to hear this! :)

  • @ps0264
    @ps0264 13 років тому

    I have been a die hard Zeppelin fan for over 35 years, and that is one of the best covers I've ever heard. Great vocals and fantastic musicianship!

  • @demondownie
    @demondownie 12 років тому +1

    Well done, at times I was almost transported to a feeling of complete 'back in the day' . You have captured the absolute essence of Zep. Way to go lads, well done.

  • @8Tarkus8
    @8Tarkus8 12 років тому

    Gorgeous. That's one hell of a voice.

  • @mizlae
    @mizlae 12 років тому +1

    You guys are amazing! Thank you soo much for sending me this video! :) Keep up the good work!

  • @TheDrumChannel
    @TheDrumChannel 12 років тому

    Very cool indeed great sound