Tag: Dave Grohl

Dave Grohl is an American rock musician who was the fifth and most famous drummer of the iconic grunge band Nirvana and the founder, vocalist, rhythm guitarist and primary songwriter of the alternative/hard rock band Foo Fighters. Over the years, he has collaborated with multiple music legends like Sir Paul McCartney, Motörhead, David Bowie, and Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails). He is also an accomplished writer who released his first autobiography, “The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music” on October 5, 2021.

Along with The Undertaker, Dave Grohl is The Deranged Writer’s personal hero.

Song of the Moment XLIV: Ghost’s “If You Have Ghosts” (A Roky Erickson Cover)

After my recent mental health issues, I totally need a distraction. And for some strange reason, I remember Ghost’s cover of a Roky Erickson song, “If You Have Ghosts”. It’s the 1st song from Ghost’s 1st EP If You Have Ghost, released in 2013. And now I’m listening to it repeatedly as I type this post.

Audio of Ghost’s “If You Have Ghosts” (a Roky Erickson cover).

1 reason Ghost (a Swedish heavy metal/hard rock band) became one of my top 10 favorite bands of all time is their cover of “If You Have Ghost”. Their take on a psychedelic rock song is so different compared to the original, and I love it. When I listen to the song, I feel like I have everything.

If you have ghosts
You have everything
Ghost’s “If You Have Ghosts” (A Roky Erickson Cover)

Another thing I love about Ghost is their acoustic performance of the song for HardDrive Radio’s YouTube channel – a video I always rewatch. I’m amazed at Papa Emeritus III’s vocal power and the Nameless Ghouls’ acoustic guitar skills in the video (especially at 1:36). Check out the video below.

An acoustic performance of Ghost’s “If You Have Ghosts” (a Roky Erickson cover) for HardDrive Radio.

And to close this post, who’s the producer of Ghost’s entire EP If You Have Ghost? My hero, Dave Grohl. Nice. No wonder I love the EP and Ghost themselves.

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Published at 7:35pm. Minor edits were made at 7:36pm and 7:38pm.

Song of the Moment XV: Foo Fighters’ “Exhausted”

Tonight, I don’t feel like telling a story as I feel tired physically and mentally. I’m sorry. Let me just quote and share one of Foo Fighters’ deep cuts – coming from the self-titled debut album that was released in 1995. Thank you, my all-time favorite band.

After the bliss has long ended
This caution, this fault
Give me a breeze that’s long-winded
Accosted, adult
Arrested
Foo Fighters’ “Exhausted”

Foo Fighters’ “Exhausted”, from the self-titled debut album.

Happy weekend to all.

10-Minute Warning CVI

I know I said I would publish a birthday post for my no. 1 hero, Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, today. But I’m not proud after reading what I wrote for the nth time. And also, I’m mentally unwell once again. I think my recent bout with mental illness may have started when I skipped my meds on New Year’s Eve. (Since 2019, I never skipped my meds. Oops.)

I’m sorry. I hope I will be better on Friday, though I’m not sure if I will publish my letter to Mr. Grohl on that day. Again, I’m sorry.

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