Watch Neil Young’s Dramatic Solo Electric Guitar Performance Of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’
The Canadian rocker titled the video “Stand For Peace.”
By Andy Kahn Nov 24, 2023 • 9:51 am PST
Photo by Joey Martinez
Canadian rock legend Neil Young recorded an instrumental solo electric guitar version of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Young’s dramatic performance of the American national anthem was shared on Thanksgiving in a video titled, “Stand For Peace.”
Young posted the below message that accompanied the video:
“Our new presentation specially for all of you this holiday season is ‘Stand For Peace,’ directed by Daryl Hannah. We hope for a wonderful day for all, safe travels to each of you, seeing your loved ones and a peaceful day.”
The video’s audio was produced by The Volume Dealers (Young and Niko Bolas). In the nearly three-minute clip, Young plays his familiar black Gibson Les Paul guitar while a disco ball illuminates a stark stage adorned with tattered American flags. The video ends in a wash of feedback as the messages “Stand For Peace” and “Be Brave” are spelled out on the screen.
Watch Neil Young’s “Stand For Peace” video featuring his solo electric guitar performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” below:
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