Big Harp Cover The Cure
Photo courtesy of Big Harp
Big Harp, the duo of Chris Senseney and Stefanie Drootin-Senseney, are back with their first new music in ten years and their first on Saddle Creek since 2013's Chain Letters. Their new song is a cover of The Cure's "Boys Don't Cry." It's a stripped down, acoustic, almost folky version of the iconic track. While acoustic covers are pretty much a cliche at this point, Big Harp do it quite well. Even though it's an acoustic version of the post-punk/New Wave classic, it's recognizable from the first strummed chords. This is a great version of "Boys Don't Cry," and we're thrilled to welcome back Big Harp.
Chris Senseney says of his band's new single:
“Our daughter has gotten really into The Cure in the last couple years, so this song has kinda been floating around our heads. The original is perfect as it is, but it’s such a solid song that it can work in a lot of contexts. And like any really well put-together piece, it doesn’t need a lot of decoration. We’ve been playing exclusively as a true two-piece these days, without overdubs or additional musicians, because there’s so much space for lyrics and melodies to breathe that way. ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ really suits that approach. It’s simple in the best ways, sturdy and timeless like a song that must have always existed - exactly the qualities we are always striving to unearth in our own writing.”
You can listen to Big Harp's version of "Boys Don't Cry" below. The single is out now on Saddle Creek. For more on Big Harp, check out the band on Instagram and Facebook.
