Greece-based multi-Instrumentalist, philanthropist and producer Johno is set to release has a new music video, a distinctive and stimulating cover of the song “Country Roads”, originally by John Denver. It appears on his new album The Road Not Taken.
Johno, draws on his many musical inspirations and travels. He takes this version to a new level of song and dance that still incorporates elements of folk and country music from the original, while staying true to a variety of other ethnic styles Johno is known for.
The new version includes delicate string parts and a constant wall of drums that gives listeners a dancing upbeat rhythm throughout. In doing so, Johno turns the original American ballad into a current one that is more worldly.
The video itself is a collaboration that Johno had with director and animator Kleo Korai. They set out to make a substantial collage of visuals from the Johno’s travels over the last two years. As Johno explains, “I also always knew that the video for this one needs to reflect the wonderful road I’ve been through in the past years, with my musical backpack, and this John Denver classic in it.”
Buy the album The Road Not Taken.
Author: World Music Central News Room
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