Beautiful version. People on here seem to think it is an either/or. It's not. Van Morrison did a beautiful job with his creation. The question is not which one is better. The question is did Colin do justice to Van's work? I believe he did.
I quite agree, I feel Colin did a killer rendition and it speaks volumes of his respect for Van The Man Morrison .. Sweet sweet ax playing by the young Colin. This old Man approves!!
Impossible to say one is better than the other (Colin vs. Van). They are both versions of an amazing and timeless song. Thank God for great music in these crazy times..
Had the greatest music conversation with this gentleman in Fredericton driving from the Airport to downtown. Long Live Harvest Jazz and Blues. Long live Colin James.
I saw Colin live in concert many years back here in Vancouver and I remember it as being one of the most energized and electric concerts I've ever seen. Still to this day. This dedication/ rendition of an already beautiful song was knocked out of the park. Neither is superior and yet both are literally, Superior.
So many have covered Van's amazing songs, yet few/none do the songs justice. Mr. James seems to have nailed it. An amazing cover! A great Saskatchewan boy does us proud!
I'm not sure I prefer this to Van Morrison, it's difficult to ever say I could. But this is a miraculous cover, the vocals and guitar are exquisite. Nice photo montage too. I am a Colin James convert!
This guy is so immensely talented and underappreciated. At first I thought it was Van Morrison, but after listening for a while, I know it had to be Colin James. He does Van justice, at the very least. I know Colin is playing guitar, but I wonder who is playing the mandolin?
Why would anyone ever compare this with you know who…diff time diff place..diff version with one of our own… Canadians can be critical…but we’re kind as we critisize..lol..luv it..🇨🇦
for my friend who posted this rendition a little while ago, well, here's back a little taste of your own medicine Wendy Little don't dish out what you can't take back!! hahahhhahahah colin does a great accoustic version too. :):)
Deciding who did the better version between Van and Colin is like trying to figure who did the better version of "Darllin" ...Frankie Miller or Johnny Reid
God inspird this song! Love it God will blow that horn one day soon and I will go home. Home is were your heart is Jesus is were my heart is. I Love Jesus Christ AMEN
Discovered the Dave Fenley version first and then Van Morrison and now this! They're all great versions but each one brings something different to the table 👌
...the beautiful thing is that any guitar player/musician can take a song and play it to their ability and create their own impression of the piece, usually in tribute to the original and very probably with great respect. People listening to the end product should not be so harsh as to decide who is better than the other; the value is in the treasure found...
Strongly disagree - does not have the same depth and passion as Morrison who originally wrote it for the time it was written. It's good just not something that would make me listen to it over and over. the main part - I don't wanna feel it and IIIIIII wanna rock your gypsy soul part - does not have the same range, depth or passion as the original. Sorry Van's original still the best EVER
I drove through a snow cloud this winter it was amazing ! How did I know it was snow cloud and not fog it was thicker and at the top of summit and it had just snowed ( mystic snow cloud ) lol God reminds me nature is everywhere!
Yes, clearly. Because he has to like the same music as you do, and absolutely nothing else. I prefer this version because I grew up listening to the Black Crowes (and this song has a distinctly BC feeling to it) and I can dig the island sound it has. It does not, in any way, sound like a "Bubble-gum pop song" "I personally think" Does this statement mean nothing to you? Opinions will always differ, and no opinion will ever be "right".
Gimme the beat boys and free my soul, I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away! ~ Uncle Kracker HOLY COW!!! This song was on Majic 100 when they played it in 2006! Memories!!! Especially "Drift Away" by Uncle Kracker - what a spectacular coincidence!!
Lamporre - clearly you have no ability to assess singing talent - this guy is totally amateurish in his cover and has none of the "soul" that VM sings with which is crucial to this song. "Your" guy turned it into "Poppy" song on the verge of being "Bubble-gum" pop song (shame on him) - whereas VM made it a "classic". Keep your "Day Job" my friend.
feel the sea+ smell the sky = see the fog . Its lunar equation ! lol The big Gaia is taunting your intellect with lyrics of feelings . I am, therefore I sea!
@Lamporre, Is it possible for you to do a video for Colin james's song "Better Way To Heaven"? I would love that so much... Into the Mystic and Better Way To Heaven are my two favorites and i can't find a Better Way To Heaven video.
I love Van the Man but I agree this guy does this song better. And yes, some people outdo the original. How many times do you hear a Dylan song done better by someone else? Lots! He was a great writer, but didn't always have the voice to carry it. (Dylan)
There are a number of really good covers of this song: Colin James, Joe Cocker, Glen Hansard, the Allman Brothers and probably a few others that I don't know about. None, however, quite measure up to the original by Van.
Collin has a great voice, and I love his touch on this song. Better, not better?? Who cares, right? It's a great job he did of a great song...peace to you, and I do NOT think U are an idiot ! Collin did a fine job !
WELL, Any Protective Angel Can Hear That You Feel It & And Sounds Like Sacredly Surrounding Love To Be, Love Nirvana's " Rhiannan,luanne,Beatle", ( currently straight out of her Denial...) Do Love Tour Heart Within Your Voice !
It still is Van Morrison's song. It will be forever his song. Like Paul Williams said, he wrote it. Now, what he is saying is Colin James' cover of the song...he likes better. I kinda fingered he meant to say that.
Hello AgentFok, I found Cantley QC and the Salette I found was in France. Are you originally from France? I am originally from Cardston, Alberta. It is the Mormon capital of Canada. There is a huge Mormon temple with the Rocky Mountains in the background. It's a beautiful place and most of my family is still there. I am happier in Quebec. I get to speak French. There are not a lot of French speaking people in Alberta.
Love this song SO much but I still love Van Morrison's rendition of it...much more gritty. This is just to smooth for me, without all those earthy undertones.
Beautiful version. People on here seem to think it is an either/or. It's not. Van Morrison did a beautiful job with his creation. The question is not which one is better. The question is did Colin do justice to Van's work? I believe he did.
just enjoy it.
I quite agree, I feel Colin did a killer rendition and it speaks volumes of his respect for Van The Man Morrison .. Sweet sweet ax playing by the young Colin. This old Man approves!!
Well said!
Amen. Both are on my regular playlist.
Absolutely 💯agree
"I want to rock your gypsy soul " says it all......Just a beautiful rendition. Sends chills up my spine....
I'm not much one for remakes, but Colin James absolutely nails this & does justice❤
With all due respect to Van Morrison, I love love LOVE what Colin James brings to this song. One of my all-time favourites. Thanks for this!
Impossible to say one is better than the other (Colin vs. Van). They are both versions of an amazing and timeless song. Thank God for great music in these crazy times..
Given that Van Morrison is making songs protesting COVID restrictions, I feel much more vindicated in saying that Colin improved his song.
Van Morrison concert was so boring, Colin James‘ concert was one Of The best ever- sorry to all Van Morrisson Fans
Had the greatest music conversation with this gentleman in Fredericton driving from the Airport to downtown. Long Live Harvest Jazz and Blues. Long live Colin James.
I saw Colin live in concert many years back here in Vancouver and I remember it as being one of the most energized and electric concerts I've ever seen. Still to this day. This dedication/ rendition of an already beautiful song was knocked out of the park. Neither is superior and yet both are literally, Superior.
Im a Van fan but James really hits this one.Awesome version.
So many have covered Van's amazing songs, yet few/none do the songs justice. Mr. James seems to have nailed it. An amazing cover! A great Saskatchewan boy does us proud!
Heath Kondro is he from sask.
Drex Cote ye, from Regina
Hi from Regina.
I also love CJ's version. It moves me more personally than VM's. No amount of "thinking" can change that, it's all in the feels, baby.
ThePowergoats same here....love his version...
Me too.Love C James!!!!
You know those songs that instantly put a snapshot in your mind? This is one of them. *memories*
Saw him last night in Rochester an incredible rock and roll show and he closed with this.⭐brought me to tears.amazing.
I have listened to this song I swear a million times!!!! By far my go to forever
That was an awesome rendition of that song Colin James, Thank you, just rocked my gypsy soul💜
Great version but Van still owns Into the Mystic.
Some songs can never be covered. There is soul in the original
Love Van's .. but Colin nails it..Colin's version has great heart & soul. Nice!
BEAUTIFUL, great job, keep rockin
I'm not sure I prefer this to Van Morrison, it's difficult to ever say I could. But this is a miraculous cover, the vocals and guitar are exquisite. Nice photo montage too. I am a Colin James convert!
This guy is so immensely talented and underappreciated. At first I thought it was Van Morrison, but after listening for a while, I know it had to be Colin James. He does Van justice, at the very least. I know Colin is playing guitar, but I wonder who is playing the mandolin?
First time I've heard this version, this is fantastic. Immediately onto my favs.
It's all about Colin's voice in this version. He shows why he was nominated for vocalist of the year, when he is known as a guitarist.
Not many ..can do cover tunes justice....But Colin James is the exception.....just groove n here ...thank you Colin
Colin OWNS this song, hands down !!!!
We were borne before the wind
Also younger than the sun
Ere the bonnie boat was won
As we sailed into the mystic
Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic
And when that foghorn blows
I will be coming home
And when the foghorn blows
I want to hear it
I don't have to fear it and I want to rock your gypsy soul
Just like way back in the days of old
And magnificently we will flow into the mystic
When that fog horn blows
You know I will be coming home
And when that fog horn whistle blows
I got to hear it
I don't have to fear it and I want to rock your gypsy soul
Just like way back in the days of old
And together we will flow into the mystic
Come on, girl
Too late to stop now
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Van Morrison
Brand New Day lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc
What do you mean it used to be Van Morrisons song?.. HE WROTE IT
Paul William and can the man wrote many more great tunes.that is why so many re record them
Thanks, i was ready to bitch slap somebody
Omg. I've been wanting to find this song for so long! O.O
Why would anyone ever compare this with you know who…diff time diff place..diff version with one of our own… Canadians can be critical…but we’re kind as we critisize..lol..luv it..🇨🇦
Growing up I always fell asleep to the foghorn... in certain months.... it always made me feel safe.... so awful when technology changed that.
for my friend who posted this rendition a little while ago, well, here's back a little taste of your own medicine Wendy Little don't dish out what you can't take back!! hahahhhahahah colin does a great accoustic version too. :):)
now as much as i like colin, warren still and will always be my baby!! got it ???
a great tune for a laid back summer day in vancouver .cheers...ken
A little more volume with this one please and thank you... This version really rocks my gypsy soul!.... Great work with the pics!.... ;))
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Everything he does is great, he's so talented
I sometimes play this, when I'm down at the beach. It's the best song for there.
Such a beautiful song 💖
❤️ Nothing better than Van Morrison but this guy did an amazing cover.
Only better version that this, is the live version by Colin.
Deciding who did the better version between Van and Colin is like trying to figure who did the better version of "Darllin" ...Frankie Miller or Johnny Reid
Beatles
It's a great take on GREAT song written by Van M. So yeah, it was, it is and it always will be Van's song
hands down one of my favourite songs...love Colin James
I love both versions of this great song
Doug Clark there are more than two, actually, but this version does surpass Van Morrison's original( though only slightly).
Agree, this version and Van s ... fantastic!!
God inspird this song! Love it God will blow that horn one day soon and I will go home. Home is were your heart is Jesus is were my heart is. I Love Jesus Christ AMEN
Beautiful Colin! Lovely to hear the lyrics.
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Discovered the Dave Fenley version first and then Van Morrison and now this! They're all great versions but each one brings something different to the table 👌
I WANDERED AROUND THE WEST COAST ! When it rains I can smell the upper atmosphere, Ozone .There's a Gaia up there! lol
awesome version of this song
Absolutely.........hands down.......the best version of the "Into the Mystic".
...... after the Original !!!!!!!!!!
you are so right Lamporre Colin does this much better
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Surprisingly good! Never heard it.
great cover. one of my favs. thank you for the post great song colin. very nice job on this....peace
the spirit is here
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Colin James- Into the Mystic
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@@florentpagny2921 It is a beautiful version. I love the song. Nice to meet you.
@@olgagladysvazquezcoco1351 Thank you. Where are you from?
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@@olgagladysvazquezcoco1351 Thank you for your support.
So how long have you been my fan?
...the beautiful thing is that any guitar player/musician can take a song and play it to their ability and create their own impression of the piece, usually in tribute to the original and very probably with great respect. People listening to the end product should not be so harsh as to decide who is better than the other; the value is in the treasure found...
Great f***ing song
Strongly disagree - does not have the same depth and passion as Morrison who originally wrote it for the time it was written. It's good just not something that would make me listen to it over and over. the main part - I don't wanna feel it and IIIIIII wanna rock your gypsy soul part - does not have the same range, depth or passion as the original. Sorry Van's original still the best EVER
I drove through a snow cloud this winter it was amazing ! How did I know it was snow cloud and not fog it was thicker and at the top of summit and it had just snowed ( mystic snow cloud ) lol God reminds me nature is everywhere!
Love this version of VM....Wonderful n great job Colin..😁
On par with the original, Van Morrison.
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Well Done, seen Colin James a few times, always a great show.
WELL DONE seen Van Morrison a few times, always a great show.
Yes, clearly. Because he has to like the same music as you do, and absolutely nothing else.
I prefer this version because I grew up listening to the Black Crowes (and this song has a distinctly BC feeling to it) and I can dig the island sound it has. It does not, in any way, sound like a "Bubble-gum pop song"
"I personally think" Does this statement mean nothing to you? Opinions will always differ, and no opinion will ever be "right".
Gimme the beat boys and free my soul, I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away! ~ Uncle Kracker
HOLY COW!!! This song was on Majic 100 when they played it in 2006! Memories!!! Especially "Drift Away" by Uncle Kracker - what a spectacular coincidence!!
Lamporre - clearly you have no ability to assess singing talent - this guy is totally amateurish in his cover and has none of the "soul" that VM sings with which is crucial to this song. "Your" guy turned it into "Poppy" song on the verge of being "Bubble-gum" pop song (shame on him) - whereas VM made it a "classic". Keep your "Day Job" my friend.
feel the sea+ smell the sky = see the fog . Its lunar equation ! lol The big Gaia is taunting your intellect with lyrics of feelings . I am, therefore I sea!
@Lamporre, Is it possible for you to do a video for Colin james's song "Better Way To Heaven"? I would love that so much... Into the Mystic and Better Way To Heaven are my two favorites and i can't find a Better Way To Heaven video.
I love Van the Man but I agree this guy does this song better. And yes, some people outdo the original. How many times do you hear a Dylan song done better by someone else? Lots! He was a great writer, but didn't always have the voice to carry it. (Dylan)
There are a number of really good covers of this song: Colin James, Joe Cocker, Glen Hansard, the Allman Brothers and probably a few others that I don't know about. None, however, quite measure up to the original by Van.
I love Van...but this is amazing!!!
Collin has a great voice, and I love his touch on this song. Better, not better?? Who cares, right? It's a great job he did of a great song...peace to you, and I do NOT think U are an idiot ! Collin did a fine job !
CJ slayin it again
I prefer original, but he does get down near the end, good to know the kids hear it
I totally like this version the best by Collin James
Joe Cocker does an amazing cover of this song. Full of passion.
why do people critique the hell out of everything? lol
my wedding song!!!!
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Beautiful
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Just saw him perform this song tonite . As usual, he made it his own
Sorry American Pie brought me here sorry fans lol
To angus3100 THE stupid frog. Van Morrison is THE great creator of this song
Yeah, right..better than Van the Man! Passable for a bowling alley lounge.
Do you play? I bet not so STFU
For a "mellower" take check out the version of this song by Paul Carrack!
i love this song.
WELL, Any Protective Angel Can Hear That You Feel It & And Sounds Like Sacredly Surrounding Love To Be, Love Nirvana's " Rhiannan,luanne,Beatle", ( currently straight out of her Denial...) Do Love Tour Heart Within Your Voice !
It still is Van Morrison's song. It will be forever his song. Like Paul Williams said, he wrote it. Now, what he is saying is Colin James' cover of the song...he likes better. I kinda fingered he meant to say that.
nice cover, but the original bass line makes all the difference in my opinion.
Manuel Fonseca it's a requirement!
just sayin but i think trent reznor (NIN) did better than johnny cash
watching nature gives you glimpses of GOD
in your mind
I must say I like Colin James' version a LOT.
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@@florentpagny2921 To be sure but I'm pretty certain you're not the actual Colin James. If you were, I would ask you for guitar lessons!
@@patriciarussell6683 Yes I would love to do that with you but you know we can’t do that here.
Actually even Trent Reznor liked the Johnny Cash version better.
Who would dislike this?
Yes, Ryan, who would dislike this? "I wanna rock your gypsy soul..." Wow! My gypsy soul now is in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada!
Hello AgentFok, I found Cantley QC and the Salette I found was in France. Are you originally from France? I am originally from Cardston, Alberta. It is the Mormon capital of Canada. There is a huge Mormon temple with the Rocky Mountains in the background. It's a beautiful place and most of my family is still there. I am happier in Quebec. I get to speak French. There are not a lot of French speaking people in Alberta.
Who would dislike this? People who can't do this.
Ryan Archibald not I
This version is excellent, but Van the Man's is so much better
James took ownership of this song the way Jimi Hendrix took
ownership of Bob Dylan's All Along the Watchtower.
Colin James gives this song justice
Nice voice & guitar playing but no soul as in Van Morrison / Joe Cocker etc
From a 71yo Aussie fan of SOUL / R & B.
Love this song SO much but I still love Van Morrison's rendition of it...much more gritty. This is just to smooth for me, without all those earthy undertones.
I love this tune no matter who does it. Next Chris Staplton needs to cover it :)
Heard this on "Bones" and have saved it...beautiful...Grew up on shore of Lake Erie and 'member the fog horn.
thank you i believe in you
backing track is nice, the singer not so much
This is great.
Heard this live in Cornwall, Ontario. It was a night of fantastic music outdoors along the St. Lawrence river.
Does this remind anyone else of Black Crows 'She talks to angels'?
I literally think it's that song coming on, when this comes on.
Kind of...and you re right