Aerosmith’s Emotional Rendition Of “Dream On” As A Tribute To Boston Marathon Bombing

Aerosmith paid a heartfelt tribute to the victims of the Boston Marathon Bombing by reimagining their iconic song “Dream On” in collaboration with the Southern California Children’s Chorus. The performance took place in a grand church, creating a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.

The rendition was a departure from the original, featuring only Tyler on piano and Perry on guitar, resulting in a stark and eerie mood. Tyler’s vocals were transformed into a moving dirge, filled with mournful tones, complemented by Perry’s moody guitar melodies.

The addition of the young singers in the choir, with their flawless backing vocals, added to the emotional impact of the piece. You can watch the performance below, which has garnered an impressive 52.5 million views on YouTube

Tyler poured his heart and soul into the song, delivering a stellar vocal performance. Perry enhanced the arrangement by incorporating various guitar effects, enhancing the overall ambiance of the performance.

In this version, the piano played a more prominent role compared to the original rock arrangement, while Perry completely reworked the lead guitar to suit the stripped-back feel.

This performance received a lot of compliments from many people all around the world. One person wrote, “I would like to believe that I’ve watched every video of Steven singing the song, but this one it’s the most emotional one I’ve seen! Just awesome. In the archives a thousand years from now this song will still Rock! Just Legends!”

Another also expressed one’s thought, saying, “This is one of the most hauntingly beautiful videos I have ever watched and in fact I even cried. “Dream On” is one of my favorite songs of all time and I will never listen to this song the same way again. Boston Strong!”