NOT DARK YET -Bob Dylan cover

[drcarico]

Singing like an American mountain man :)

[Klangzauberer]

When somebody hasn't got the original raspy voice that Dylan has he shouldn't try to imitate it. This song could be sung with a much more natural voice.

[danapack40]

well done, vbery well done. the only way this song should be covered...Bob would appreciate that

[theradbradshow]

Stick to your own content, you're much better at it. I didn't mean any insult about your rendition of the song. I'm sorry, but like i said.. You're better off sticking to your own original music and lyrics..

Brad~

[theradbradshow]

YIKESSSS... Please don't ruin a master creation like that ever again. Leave it to The French, they could Muck up a wet dream!!! OMG, I hope they didn't broadcast that, Dylan would have a coronary..!!!

[willmarge27]

Cool Interpratation/personilization­ very well done

[adadses]

Hey, why's this guy pissed when he's speaking? he sings like he's holding in a big wee.

[greylajoie23]

you almost have a country accent when you sing

not great

[FanvanMel]

Tis wat....

[greylajoie23]

english?

[FanvanMel]

No, its dutch.

[nosliwtheprophet]

awesome, you made it your own

that's what a cover should be

no cloning, just covering it, remaking

awesome

ps.

i'm thinking pretty heavy about buying one of the mowing club cds... is the music more like the melle acoustic stuff or is it all full band stuff?

thanks, keep up the good work.

[FanvanMel]

Hi nosliwtheprophet,

First of all thanks for the compliment. And about the CD's; all CD's are with the band. On the last CD (called John Dear Mowing Club) are a few solo-songs. I'm sure that when you look around the net you'll find some examples so you can decide. If you want a Smutfish-cd (same musicians, different name) I recommend the first CD, called Lawnmowermind.

[RFK68]

Very well done... passionate and inspirational. Also, insightful comment prior to the song.

[suuzzee5]

I am an absolute nut where Dylan's music is concerned, and I think you did an amazing interpretation of this beautiful song. The trouble with most Dylan covers is that they try to sound like Dylan. And they fail horribly and completely. Your version is both true to yourself and true to the music and what more could any audiophile want?!

[FanvanMel]

Thanks Suzi; that is what I was trying to say!

Greetings, Ilse

[iamthepuma]

Hi man, I'm according to you for what regards the knowledge of Dylan songs but cmon u did a song that was miles away from Not Dark Yet, at least u should have said that was some kind of reinterpretation of it.I'm not speaking about your skills just about the fact that u changed the song too much. Bye

[FanvanMel]

This wasnt a look and sound a like contest; who wants to hear Bob can listen to Bob.

[RFK68]

Then you must feel cheated when you hear Bob's live version, which is miles away from the studio cut. And you probably think Hendrix should apologize for the passionate electric revision of "Watchtower." And shame on Johnny Cash for the countrified sorrow he injected into "It Ain't Me Babe." Like the best covers, it stays close to home in structure, chord progression and melody... yet offers a refreshing dose of originality deeply true to the essense of the song. Betcha Bob D would approve.

[Kerawilsonn]

horrible

[FanvanMel]

:S

why?!

[Kerawilsonn]

why? first of all I don't like your voice, and your empathy is too sad during the singing, and actually if it wasn't for the words I thought you were singing another song. Really a bad interpretation, sorry for the truth, nothing personal.

[bencher67]

wonderfull

[lehman]

best song ever

[brynririon]

Probably sounds better in Icelandic

[lawless664]

holy fuck i just pissed my pants

[xdeadforlifex]

horrible, i could only listen to 10 seconds of it, he wasnt even close...bad voice bad guitar, omg taht was bad, sorry

[mapetite46]

I absolutely agree with you! It's like a completely different song.

[FanvanMel]

So? listen to Bobs version and be happy with it.

[leobaldo]

you can't imitate him, It sounds bad

[HellennelleH]

hi leobaldo. I thought it was pretty clear that he did not imitate bob dylan but just did a song of bob?

kisses from belgium

[leobaldo]

Hi Hellen really it wasn't very clear that he did not imitate dylan. Actually my brother was wacthing the video and I heard from the other room and I asked him whos the guy trying to be Dylan I can send you live version fo Not Dark Yet, and you will listen that he is trying to sing like him, only that he is not even close. But heyy If you like it it's good! See you

[FanvanMel]

bull

cheers

[REDNECKPEPIFAVORITES]

just super!

[ReintBoven]

Wauw! Prachtig conrast met de tegenwoordige schuurpapier-stem van Dylan.

Beide versies vind ik prachtig. Goed gedaan!

[FanvanMel]

dank!

[LilJohnnyR]

never heard this by dylan but I love your version of this

[FanvanMel]

Thanks! The first release of not dark yet was in 1997, on Time out of mind.

[cbasmar]

lol........lol..........lol...­...

[lehman]

bob dylan sounds like he smoked too much and got throat cancer. i'm glad your voice sounds nothing like bob dylan.

[nicolabyr]

you dirty bastard p,s he sounds fucking aweful tbh

[FanvanMel]

thanks for your beautiful comment nicolabyr. Waiting for your videos. Best, Ilse.

[TheEasyCure182]

are you kidding me.

[JohnnyBazooka]

I don't know this song. When I hear you sing I would guess that it's from Neil Young ;-)

As you said it's not an old song of Bob. Is this from one of his official albums?

Great song and great performance, thank you.

[FanvanMel]

Hi JohnnyBazooka, it's a song from the album Time out of mind (1997)

And about Neil... maybe every man that sings with a high voice sounds like Neil for most people. Its just Melle's voice.. Best, Ilse

[Bitterblue86]

amazing...

[tuskaiae]

You made this song your own...Youve got such a unique sound you dont need to cover peoples songs. Sounds Awesome!!! Actually I showed two of my friends Leather Pants today, they were really impressed!! You Rock Melle!!!

[FanvanMel]

Hi Louise, thanks for your comment! Melle doesnt like to do covers, but well...this was in "Bob Dylan week"... so what can you do? And thanks for sharing Leather Pants with friends! Best, Ilse

[acousticj]

This is frikkin' great. Nice one melle

[michelmichielsen]

Heel mooie versie van een al prachtig liedje. Je gaf de tekst de pijn die er in zit. Goed

[FanvanMel]

dank je wel, michelmichielsen!

[karenWow]

that was a great great performance!!

[stewedtazstewed]

GREAT!!!!!

[stewedtazstewed]

i saw Dylan play last year. It would be geat to see Melle play one of these years....

[HellennelleH]

he did a good job!! Like him more than old Bob I think

[rokgod]

great job melle,

[FanvanMel]

Thanks Rokgod, nice to hear from you again.

[secretstrummer]

Fantastic - don't normally like Dylan but this is excellent. Thanks.

[AnnieCanada]

Really Love Melle's Voice! Great Cover~ I'm with Patman2112...standing ovation!

[FanvanMel]

Hi Annie! Thanks on behalf of Melle. And I agree: although Melle thought he could never make it, I love his version; -good to see more people do!

[NetaEliyahu]

awesome job..love his voice

[strat2caster]

i like that he put his own spin on this great song, nice choice...5ive fatties ~!

[mammagraham]

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ottawarocket]

Right on!, five stars is not enough foer this one.

Rocket

[FanvanMel]

Thanks rocket

[ourmathew]

Wonderful cover. With respect to Bob Dylan's song but Melle made it his own.

[FanvanMel]

thanks a lot! That is exactly what it was all about.

[BuckConcert]

Love this one. And never mind the tiny mistakes at the end; still a good cover, and in your special way, -what I really like. 5 stars!!!

[patman2112]

Great cover again. Clicking the 5 star thingy again too!

[sistaspooky1013]

wonderful!

[pcloopy]

love the slapping strings technique

[BradCampbell63]

oh man......yeh

[patman2112]

Standing ovation!

[FanvanMel]

wow, thanks