Comments on Hegarty's rendition
http://www.twentyfourbit.com/2012/07...rty-landslide/
July 2, 2012
In which Antony makes hitting the bittersweet mark on “Landslide” seem easy with a solid rendition of Stevie Nicks’ great breakup tune. Had a feeling this would be a standout from the new Fleetwood Mac
covers set, and it did not disappoint. Hegarty keeps things understated with light, fingerpicked guitar faithful to the original and his fragile-as-glass voice. “Well, I’ve been afraid of changing, ’cause I built my life around you.” That’s still one of the best overt yet completely moving lyrics ever in my book. Hear his cover above (via Noisey).
http://www.prefixmag.com/media/anton...c-cover/66856/
Despite all their other hits, Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide" is very arguably the band's finest moment, a Stevie Nicks-led lament with beautiful finger-picked guitar. And for his contribution to the 16-track Fleetwood tribute JustTell Me That You Want Me, out August 14, Antony Hegarty of Antony and the Johnsons took the 1975 track for a spin. Overall, Antony's is very much similar to the original, save for his familiar, androgynous tone that's hard not to get carried off with.
http://exclaim.ca/MusicVideo/ClickHe...wood_mac_cover
By Josiah Hughes
As we learned last month, a large group of indie artists have teamed up to cover Fleetwood Mac on a new compilation called Just Tell Me That You Want Me. We've already heard contributions from the New Pornographers and Lykke Li, and now Antony Hegarty's contribution is available to stream.
Taking on the 1975 classic "Landslide," Hegarty sounds a lot like himself, pushing out his haunting and unique vocals atop some gently picked guitars. It's straightforward, but it works like a charm.