"Vincent" Cover by Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues

"Vincent" Cover by Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues
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The included art and style is/was inspired by Vincent van Gogh´s" 'The Starry Night" painting. As well as Justin Hayward´s cover of the song.
AI Tools used in this production: GROK (xAI), Midjourney & Recraft (a.k.a Red Panda).
Credits:
o Original Song: 'Vincent (Starry Starry Night)' was written and composed by Don McLean," released in 1971 from his album "American Pie. "
o This version is by Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues and was released in 1989 on his "Classic Blue" album.
o This song inspired my visual interpretation. This video is a tribute to both Vincent van Gogh's art, Don McLean's poignant narrative in 'Vincent,' as well as Justin Haywards singing, combining their legacies through modern AI-generated imagery.
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Biographical Note:
Vincent van Gogh (born March 30, 1853, Zundert, Netherlands-died July 29, 1890, was a Dutch painter, generally considered the greatest after Rembrandt van Rijn, and one of the greatest of the Post-Impressionists.
Donald McLean III (born October 2, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist known to fans as the "American Troubadour" or "King of the Trail". He is best known for his 1971 hit "American Pie," an eight-and-a-half-minute folk rock song that has been referred to as a "cultural touchstone." His other hit singles include "Vincent", "Dreidel", "Castles in the Air", and "Wonderful Baby", as well as renditions of Roy Orbison's "Crying" and the Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You".
Justin David Hayward (born 14 October 1946) is an English musician best known as songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist for the rock band The Moody Blues. In 2018, Hayward was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside the Moody Blues. Justin was born in Dean Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, England.
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Thank you or dedication:
Special thanks to Don McLean for his timeless song that continues to inspire. Also, a very special thanks to Justin Hayward for his exquisite singing interpretation.
Signature Elements:
Most of the AI-generated images incorporate key elements of Van Gogh's style - the swirls, the vibrant color contrasts, the thick brushwork.
Viewer Encouragement:
• For more on Vincent van Gogh see, www.vangoghmus....
• For more on Justin Hayward, see justinhayward....
• For more on Don McLean, see donmclean.com/
I sincerely hope you like this video, and as always, comments are welcome.