SCOTTISH trio The Xcerts have covered metalcore outfit Architects’ ‘Gone With The Wind’ in heartfelt tribute to the band’s guitarist Tom Searle.
Announcing the decision in a lengthy statement, frontman Murray Macleod revealed the reasoning behind their decision to put together the cover in the wake of the musician’s untimely death from cancer at the premature age of 28:
”I know you’re probably deep in conversation with Bowie and Prince about writing and recording so i’m going to keep this short and sweet. I threatened for years I’d record one of your songs acoustically and I’ve finally done it. You are well aware ‘Gone With The Wind’ is a personal favourite of mine and i sincerely hope I’ve done you and the boys justice.
Our favourite past time was talking for hours on end about songwriting and our connection was certainly built upon the fact you and i saw the romance in what we both did, regardless of the fact you wrote heavy epics and i write pop songs.
“All money raised will be donated to the Martlet’s Hospice in Hove where Tom was cared for. Please feel free to spread the word and i sincerely hope you enjoy the rendition. Huge thanks to the boys and family for giving me their blessing, Brighton Electric, Jag Jago (engineer), Steve Ansell from Blood Red Shoes (backing vocals) and my man Jordan Smith (backing vocals / piano) for making this happen.”
Available to purchase via a pay what you want system, check out this heartfelt cover below: