Getting out of their car in the middle of the woods, Jack and Daisy opened their bags and began to take out what looked like pieces of a broken guitar. They pulled out the body and the neck, with the strings lying loose in between the disconnected pieces. Moments later, they fitted the two pieces together and, all of a sudden, they had two complete guitars in their hands. They then began to play a cover of Bob Dylan’s ‘Blowin’ In The Wind’ that would take Music Man readers’ breath away.
The travel guitars were perfect for their atmospheric location, with the wind blowing through the trees around them, making for the most fitting setting for their cover. Their version of the song was absolutely stunning, especially as Daisy added beautiful harmonies that added a new flavor to the song, setting it apart from Bob Dylan’s original. Listeners online were so blown away by their version of the song, one commented: “This is the first time that I really felt how good the song is.”
I was amazed by how perfect the guitars sounded despite being in two pieces just a second before. A guitar that sounded even slightly off may have ruined the sound of the entire song, so it was a relief to hear just how good it sounded, as I felt it really allowed the pair’s vocals to shine. To see their version of the song showcased in such a unique way, with the beautiful scenery and the collapsible guitars, just added to the way they brought their own unique style to the sound of the song.
Music Man fans who are already part of Jack and Daisy’s growing online fanbase will know that their covers often have a nomadic feel to them, the videos being filmed in beautiful locations, and the pair often sitting in the boot of their car. One of their most popular videos shows them sitting in the boot once again, covering Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘America.’ Despite its simple stage, the video has now received 2.7M views, the popularity of the cover hanging entirely on the pair’s astonishing talent.
In the modern era of complex music production, Jack and Daisy’s covers just go to show that sometimes the stripped-back approach is still the best one. Not only do they go to show that some of the old classics from the 60s and 70s are still just as popular today, but with just a couple of guitars and their beautiful harmonies, they can reimagine these classic songs in ways that make them shine in brand-new ways.