• Music
  • 16 Oct 17

Irish composer releases incredible tribute version of Tom Petty's 'I Won't Back Down'

Irish composer releases incredible tribute version of Tom Petty's 'I Won't Back Down'
Peter McGoran
Peter McGoran

Composer and music producer Glen Austin conceived the rendition with his band, New Airs.

The powerful cover was arranged for voice, violin, viola, cello, percussion and electronics.

Listen below:

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