In news that I never-in-my-lifetime anticipated writing, a Buddhist monk and YouTuber has delivered a meditative cover of the 1990 heavy-hitting AC/DC anthem ‘Thunderstruck’.
It is truly one of the most bewildering, confusing and enjoyable videos I have bore witness to. To attempt to describe such a feat would be a disservice to it’s bizarre nature. Kazutaka Yamada is a practicing monk and musician who’s taken an unconventional route to finding enlightenment.
There are a number of “covers” of classic rock tracks that Yamada has in his repertoire, but this may be his crowning glory.
The video starts with Yamada meditating over the bone-shattering opening riff, before he begins to crack off his best attempt at Brian Johnson’s wailing vocals, whilst alternating between a wooden drum and gongs. After the song ends, Yamada engages in three whole minutes of meditation. It’s simply transcendental. Check it out below.
Watch a Buddhist Monk cover ‘Thunderstruck’ by AC/DC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNgIHT65hC4&feature=emb_title&ab_channel=Kossan1108
In other news, long-lost recordings of late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott were recently unveiled. The recordings are drawn from Scott’s work with his pre-Acca Dacca act, Fraternity.
Before carving out his legacy with AC/DC, Scott fronted the prog-rock outfit from 1970 until 1973. The complete recordings of the band have now been released in a special box set, Seasons of Change – The Complete Recordings, 1970-1974.
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The recordings were collated in a laborious collaboration between historian and music promoter Victor Marshall, the band’s remaining members, and their manager Hamish Henry.
“This project could not have been possible without the generosity of the band (Bruce Howe, John Freeman, John Bisset, Sam See, Mauri Berg, Uncle John Eyers & Tony Buettel) and the band’s original manager Hamish Henry,” a statement read. “I hope that all the members of Fraternity will finally receive the recognition they deserve and have their real story told.”
Listen to Seasons of Change – The Complete Recordings, 1970-1974.
