Loreena McKennitt - Lullaby (with lyrics)

Loreena McKennitt - Lullaby. Poem by "Prologue, Intended for a Dramatic Piece of King Edward the Fourth" by William Blake.
Video created by myself (just for a practical exercise, nothing more).

Canon 600D + Samyang 35mm
Adobe After Effect

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[momthrone]

This was on Loreena's first recording on have known her for a long time. She went out on her own, selling her cassettes from her car and eventually was offered a recording contract. She turned it down and opened her own studio and kept control of her music. She is also a great patron, volunteer and monetary leader for many issues in Stratford Ontario and abroad. She's amazing. And as we all have had, she has had her own loss of family members. pets, and her can stand?

[Burakok]

O for a voice like thunder, and a tongue
To drown the throat of war! - When the senses
Are shaken, and the soul is driven to madness,
Who can stand? When the souls of the oppressed
Fight in the troubled air that rages, who can stand?
When the whirlwind of fury comes from the
Throne of God, when the frowns of his countenance
Drive the nations together, who can stand?
When Sin claps his broad wings over the battle,
And sails rejoicing in the flood of Death;
When souls are torn to everlasting fire,
And fiends of Hell rejoice upon the slain,
O who can stand? O who hath caused this?
O who can answer at the throne of God?
The Kings and Nobles of the Land have done it!
Hear it not, Heaven, thy Ministers have done it!

[gharcourt]

One of Loreena's very best! The poem by Blake provides a perfect counterpoint!

[pablobtk]

it's such a great piece of fine art that i wouldn't know where to start praising it

[RetroFan]

Am I the only one this makes sleepy? I enjoy it. It's just soothing.

[cuchulain]

when the first fellowship of the rings movie came out, and me and my family went to england early following year. this brings back good memories. the voice in this song always reminded me of saruman at the time.:)

[sammi]

you had me at the thunder...how peaceful a voice to comfort even the haughty...

[glaucogomes]

I don't have words to express my fellings when I hear this beautiful song.

[renees.]

O who can stand? O who hath caused this?
O who can answer at the throne of God?
The Kings and Nobles of the Land have done it!

[AboveImages]

Many thanks for sharing ! Loreena McKennitt is one of the finest singers of all time, and my favourite. This song with the words of the poem never fail to move me - especially in these very troubled times ! Wars have been started deliberately and God has reason to be angry. Now we see a hurricane sweeping in and it's time to pray

[RobKandell]

Leave it to Ms. McKennitt to put the poetry into the music itself. Her vocables say far more than the words of Blake.

Let those with ears hear her Divine message.

[rfclaytonjr]

Fantastic presentation of one of the most powerful pieces I've ever heard. Absolutely amazing. Kudos to you!

[hellstromcarbunkle]

And another mother sings her son to sleep...forever

[andreamendez]

This seems so relevant and so sad right now..

[isabelescriva]

Su voz y, su música son hipnóticas. Me dan paz y, serenidad.

[freebfree]

Prologue Intended For A Dramatic Piece of King Edward The FourthbyWilliam Blake
O for a voice like thunder, and a tongueTo drown the throat of war!--When the sensesAre shaken, and the soul is driven to madness, Who can stand? When the souls of the oppressedFight in the troubled air that rages, who can stand?When the whirlwind of fury comes from theThrone of God, when the frowns of his countenanceDrive the nations together, who can stand?When Sin claps his broad wings over the battle, And sails rejoicing in the flood of Death;When souls are torn to everlasting fire, And fiends of Hell rejoice upon the slain, O who can stand? O who hath caused this?O who can answer at the throne of God?The Kings and Nobles of the Land have done it!Hear it not, Heaven, thy Ministers have done it!
(1783)

[Shopie]

Beautiful! Both! The video and the music too! Congratulation! ❤️😍🤓

[SteppingRaven]

Really nice effort if just for a practical exercise!

[rkheno]

That's song give me goosebumps every time ♥

[DL-yeiazel]

❤2023 toujours une des meilleures chansons