{"id":21431,"date":"2023-09-28T19:12:38","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T19:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=21431"},"modified":"2023-09-28T19:12:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T19:12:38","slug":"the-persian-leaps-jeane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2023\/09\/28\/the-persian-leaps-jeane\/","title":{"rendered":"The Persian Leaps &#8211; Jeane"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Persian Leaps&#8217; rendition of &#8220;Jeane&#8221; is a reverent tribute to the iconic band The Smiths. As a cover of one of the lesser-known gems from The Smiths&#8217; repertoire, this track not only captures the essence of the original but also infuses it with a touch of The Persian Leaps&#8217; own musical identity. It&#8217;s a delicate balance between paying homage to a legendary band and making the song their own. The Smiths&#8217; influence is unmistakable from the very beginning, with the familiar jangle of guitars and melancholic undertones that defined the Manchester band&#8217;s sound. The Persian Leaps skillfully channel the spirit of The Smiths while adding their own flavor to the mix, resulting in a cover that feels both nostalgic and fresh. The Persian Leaps&#8217; rendition brings this hidden gem to the forefront, giving it a chance to shine once more. The vocals in &#8220;Jeane&#8221; maintain a respectful distance from Morrissey&#8217;s distinctive style while still capturing the longing and introspection that are hallmarks of The Smiths&#8217; music. This approach allows The Persian Leaps to honor the original while showcasing their own vocal prowess. Instrumentally, the cover is faithful to the source material, with the band&#8217;s guitar work staying true to The Smiths&#8217; signature sound. The jangly guitar melodies and the rhythmic bassline provide a sonic backdrop that pays tribute to the band&#8217;s post-punk roots. It&#8217;s a heartfelt tribute that showcases the enduring influence of The Smiths&#8217; music and The Persian Leaps&#8217; ability to pay homage in their own unique way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jeane\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WByhfnf88-Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bandcamp \u00a0<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/thepersianleaps.bandcamp.com\/track\/jeane-single\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/thepersianleaps.bandcamp.com\/track\/jeane-single<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ThePersianLeaps\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ThePersianLeaps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/persianleaps\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/persianleaps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Jeane\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/3hxIgB3RiAloklnSqJ9r5r?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Persian Leaps&#8217; rendition of &#8220;Jeane&#8221; is a reverent tribute to the iconic band The&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21432,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14,5],"tags":[365,337,1908],"class_list":["post-21431","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pop-rock-reviews","category-reviews","tag-alternative-rock","tag-power-pop","tag-the-persian-leaps"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21431","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21431"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21431\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21433,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21431\/revisions\/21433"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21432"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21431"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21431"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21431"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}