Huffington Post – by Christian Cotroneo
A Finnish band steeped in a southern U.S. musical tradition covers an Australian rock anthem.
Yeah, five-man outfit Steve ‘n’ Seagulls took it there.
And there’s no way this 1990 anthem should be propelled by anything but the helicopter-fingered guitar work of Angus Young. Or the infernal screech of lead hellion Brian Johnson.
But that banjo. That magical banjo.
“Who could’ve known that a banjo could substitute so well for an electric guitar?” notes God Emperor Lionel Lauer on YouTube — where the clip has amassed some 1.1 million views since it was uploaded on July 31.
“What a fantastic sound! You’ve got to love the anvil and the spanner,” adds David Ford.
There’s also a mandolin, some seriously stand-up bass and a little snare. Not to mention a well-weathered accordion — driven to the performance by tractor, naturally.
I think i gots the same tractor.
Good plating 4sho
This was awesome.
great art work Angel. yesssssa.
WOW That kid can sure pick a banjo…Roy Clark would be proud.
Wow Angel-NYC, that was incredible!
Here is a more “classical” version
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahh!!! Outstanding vibrations. Thanks Dawn. wow that is great music. 😎
Dawn, that was quite entertaining, thank you.
“Here is a more ‘classical’ version” 😆
Great find, Dawn. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Before today, I’d only heard AC/DC’s version.
What an assortment! I like ’em all. LOL 😎
Yes, and for the ladies, these guys aren’t hard to look at, either. 😉
They are classically-trained musicians from Croatia who like American rock music, and perform their own renditions on the cellos, one of my favorite instruments. Head on over to their YouTube channel to hear more!
Angel, I like all the assortments, too! 🙂
Hey Dawn. I checked them out on you tube. all i can say is WOW!!!
Hey Paul, they wow me every time, too! Wouldn’t it be a treat to see them live in a concert venue?!
aw man would it ever. 🙂
http://youtu.be/Li58voy6xXM
Thanks Jeno!
That should be “stand alone” post. 🙂
Today, was the first time I’d heard of them.
WOW
I Like ’em !
They’re covering “Iron Maiden” ROFL 😎
Best post I have seen in quite a while.