XIX: Fionn Whelan ( The New Irish “ Ed Sheeran” ) makes us think of the Roman Empire by covering Pompeii

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Nov 13, 2023

Amazing Cover of Pompeii by Bastille live from Grafton Street Dublin sung by Fionn Whelan

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Fionn Whelan makes us think of the Roman Empire by covering Pompeii

Bastille’s song “Pompeii” was released in 2013 and is known for its catchy melody and anthemic sound. The song’s lyrics are indeed inspired by the historical event of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which led to the destruction of the Roman city of Pompeii. According to Dan Smith, the lead singer of Bastille, the inspiration for the song came from a book that featured images of the plaster casts made from the voids left by the bodies of Pompeii’s residents.

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