Into the West - Peter Hollens (feat. Taylor Davis)

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[PeterHollens]

New Lord of the Rings Cover.  This song always makes me think of my loved ones who are no longer with us.  Hope you enjoy.  Into the West w/ Violin

[story_appreciator]

I very well think this or The Last Goodbye are going to play at my funeral

[dustinnoyfba]

it really isn't often that a song hits me so hard i cry. this one made me think of (this will seem dumb, i know) a dog i had who died a few years ago. i raised her from 3 weeks old after her mother rejected her. she was more compassionate than most _people_ i know. she even saved my life before. as strong and willful as she was though, addison's disease cut her down like she was nothing.

[devonweir]

A couple years ago you gave a broken family a great deal of comfort by allowing us to play this cover at our son's funeral. The anniversary of his passing is in July, but tonight I started writing a story in his memory. This exact video is what I just played to get me started on my son's story. I felt a need to reach out and thank you again for the kindness you showed us, and to tell you again what a wonderful person you are. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world. I wish you all the best.

[SirWrender]

DUDE! This is my favorite cover! And you did it again!! haha I'm loving it!

[zuzpager]

My goosebumps are spreading to the furniture and the keyboard is crying with me.

[RonCallari]

Ballad for all our loved ones that have crossed over - beautiful piece Peter- hat's off!

[andrewmorris]

Lyrics
Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
Night is falling
You’ve come to journey's end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore

Why do you weep?
What are these tears upon your face?
Soon you will see
All of your fears will pass away
Safe in my arms
You're only sleeping

What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home

And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
All souls pass

Hope fades
Into the world of night
Through shadows falling
Out of memory and time
Don't say: «We have come now to the end»
White shores are calling
You and I will meet again

And you'll be here in my arms
Just sleeping

What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home

And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
Grey ships pass
Into the West

[ashswolfdreams]

Deepest gratitude. This song means so much to me, and unlike most others, to me it a song of Hope, a promise of relief from the chronic pain and illness I live with - that when the time comes, I will truly only be going Home. I know why the white gulls call, but my work in this life is far from finished yet. Peace.

[Kathyelyn]

Ah... Yes... I was checking if I could finally listen this song without crying. Well... Nope. I'm crying.

[Dudeman]

Great song Peter. A bit of constructive critique, the bass vocals were a bit loud and it lent a sort of robotish or synthesized. This could just be me and it truly doesn't detract from the quality of this performance.

[SeariouslyArie]

I am 😭 crying!! this was my favorite LOTR song, and it reminds me of the beauty of the movie, it's timeless story and magnificence.

[lespaulpanhead]

You took one of my favorite soundtrack songs a put it on a level I didn't think it could reach

[HezUhlive]

This may be my favorite LOTR song Peter does. Beautiful.

[cassdanvers]

This song belongs to my beautiful kitty Chelsea. You released this for the first time when she got sick in February this year. She passed away on March 22nd with this playing in the background. It will always be forever her song.

[peregrina]

Love this version too! Taylor's got such a unique tone in her playing, it sounds really plaintive and wonderful - at first I thought there was a reed instrument in there. Thank you Peter and Taylor!

[DragonFox]

you did the low bass tone on another song that I didn't think worked as well...esp going the whole time with norm time however, I believe it sounds much better. maybe its balanced bit more or its the song, either way I like it in this song.

[larzyerian]

So I've just watched all of your LOTR/Hobbit covers and I love them all. I'd love to see you sing "In Dreams" sometime. That being one of my favorites of the series.

[juancarlosvaldes]

Great job my friend! You have exceptional talent and this version with Taylor Davis is very much appreciated and inspirational! Saludos from Florida!

[jenniffertaylor]

I clicked through and let the video play.  She ignored the music at first but two words into your singing my 8 year old daughter said "Yay!  It's Mr. Hollens!"  Like she knows you.  Thanks for being part of our family!