A Melodic Cover of the Timely Europe Song ‘The Final Countdown’ Played on Traditional Medieval Instruments

Bardcore musician Algal the Bard (previously) performed a very timely medieval cover of the song “The Final Countdown” by Europe. Algal not only composed this melodic version, but played each (mostly) traditional instrument, making the ballad sound as if it might have been written in the Middle Ages. The song also makes for a fitting farewell to the year 2020.

Instruments: Lute-guitar, viola da gamba, flabiol, Irish bouzouki, low whistle, tin whistle, drums.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.

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