TWRP - The Eve of the War (feat. Dan Avidan)

Happy Halloween! Here's our cover of the opening track from Jeff Wayne's 1970s classic musical adaptation of H.G. Well's War of the Worlds.

"The Eve of the War" written by Jeff Wayne.

Performed by TWRP
Vocals by Dan Avidan
Voiceover by Simon King

Produced by Jim Arsenault
Engineered by Thomas D’Arcy at Taurus Recording
Mastered by Kristian Montano
Mixed by Dan Weston

[HunterSquareHippy]

Honestly, I always thought Dan would be perfect for Thunderchild. This makes me happy. Can we petition for a full album cover??

[Jammz]

I can’t describe how awesome this is to hear. I remember listening to this record of my Dads when I was 5-6 and being absolutely captivated. Now I’m an adult and having the exact same reaction. You guys are incredible, thank you so much. You deserve all the love and praise you ever receive. TWRP❤️

[adrianboudreau]

If this means we get a whole album of war of the worlds ill die, you boys killed it

[Arlenthasala]

Today I said goodbye to my dad, I still have his original album of War of the worlds and was one the many things we both loved, so thank you for this, it managed to put a smile on my face.

[Andaisdet]

I don’t think I’ve ever heard a funkier band than TWRP or NSP, and to have Danny singing with em is just… like it’s a funk overload!

[RapsCalorie]

If TWRP and Dan would just do this whole thing live on

be just swell.

[escapingirl]

This is absolutely incredible. Forever Autumn or Thunderchild with Danny would be equally sublime!!!

[dxps]

52 years old and remember buying this the day it came out. This version is utterly perfect. Hairs on the back of my neck, lump in my throat perfect. Meowch is a legend.

[Winter_]

Two of my favorite things combined, Jeff Wayne and TWRP. Holy SHIT

[teamepicforce]

Dear God. I am praying that Dan is involved with a cover of Forever Autumn eventually, this is amazing!

[unklemoose]

I can't describe the depth of meaning this album has for my childhood. Dan, TWRP...PLEASE...do a remaster of this work.

[shallowgod]

I'd love to see a cover of the whole thing. Such a classic

[Adeptus_Miniatures]

I have always been impressed by Danny's talent and skill at singing but he has been outdoing himself in recent years.

[lottevandergaag]

One of those things where I am someone who says don't touch the original, you can only ruin it. You guys made me take back those words. This funky version definitely slaps! That bass is epic.

You guys are so fucking underrated, it's criminal.

[DanParry]

My dad introduced me to the original when I was a kid and I fell in love. This cover has brought me so much joy and I got to see it live, albeit without Dan. Made me cry.

[nacnud]

Would love to hear Thunderchild done by TWRP, probably my fav song from the musical

[meredythwithay]

When I first heard this a few weeks ago, I'd never heard of Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds. I just thought this was an awesome song. However, having just listened to the full original album, I now fully grasp just how insane it is that yall did this. Like, holy shit, this is INCREDIBLE.

[MeleeTiger]

As someone who grew up hearing reruns of old radio dramas on a local station, this was both neat and a real banger.

[nathanstone]

Here after the hearing about UFOs getting confirmed in congress. "Still - THEY COME..."

[TheTapeClub]

Of all the things I ever thought I would hear Dan Avidan in, a cover of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds was not one of them. Killed it, though!