Versailles - LIVE in Berliner Philharmonie

B O D I E S is a Berlin-based vocal ensemble led by Kat Frankie.
“Versailles” recorded live in the Berliner Philharmonie, 13th November 2023. The song is in part inspired by the story of the 1789 Women’s March on Versailles; a spontaneous protest lead by the women working in Paris’s marketplaces fueled by the high price of bread. They marched for six hours to demand the king in Versailles return to Paris. Eventually joined by thousands of people, the march ended in a violent riot and became a flashpoint for the coming revolution.
See B O D I E S live:
06.03.2024 Dresden - Kulturpalast
20.04.2024 Erfurt - Theater Erfurt (sold out)
21.04.2024 Freiburg - Theater Freiburg
22.05.2024 London - St Matthias Church (venue upgraded)
“Versailles”
Composition & Lyrics: Kat Frankie
Direction & Edit: Timothy Wiehn
Camera: Sascha Lasarzewski, Carsten Schönijahn
Lighting: Raquel Rosildete
Sound recording: Christian Döpping
Sound master: Frida Claeson Johansson
Voices: Kat Frankie, Albertine Sarges, Barbara Greshake, Erika Emerson, Fama M’Boup, Laen, Tara Nome Doyle, Trinidad Doherty

[@Mavlo_io]

This is so beautiful, thank you

[@AshBarkPerson]

I miss singing so much... i miss hearing singing just as much. Thanks for reigniting that passion. i'm going to see what local performers are here

[@B_O_D_I_E_S]

Lyrics:
Oh on the low, I hear you say
Though sorrow seizes thee, we’ll be redeemed
How long?
Word on the wall I hear you say
Shed our iniquity, the morrow comes
How long?
We railed against the hour
the mourners gathered our
departed into song
Ain’t got time, ain’t got long
Carried toward the eye -
the palace of Versailles -
Still pushing, pressing on
Ain’t got time, ain’t got long
Those who believed in fate
clutched themselves at their breast
and bellowed at the gate
Ain’t got time, ain’t got long
Oh on the low, I hear you pray
though hunger ruins thee, there’s remedy
hold on
Word on the wall, I hear you pray
damned to this penury
till revolution comes
If I could live on love
I’d have no fear of death
and no demand for bread
Ain’t got time, ain’t got long
For we compel the King
unravelled and unpinned
to end this suffering
Ain’t got time, ain’t got long
If you know what is good for yourself
you will come with your head down,
with your body bent and bowed
How long
And all is love…

[@tamaranoemi256]

Such such a beauty thank u love all of u

[@mariannemingant9503]

Perfect. I just want to use this song for a movie with women.

[@SmallSessions]

what a wonderful experience seeing you perform in Berlin 💜

[@Dreyval]

i love it

[@Goatings]

There's nothing more I want than to expirence this in person or be able to be part in something that moves me so deeply! Nothing more powerful than the body and voice Please.... come Toronto bound

[@B_O_D_I_E_S]

❤️

[@L.I.K]

Just brilliant!!

[@DasLingus]

This song made love to my soul....Cos truly we ain't got time, we ain't got long!

[@RichardBoachie]

❤❤

[@TheSllsk]

I love this, I wish I could see it live in South America

[@Scazi]

I'm speechless😮

[@AshBarkPerson]

2:30 This echo cant have been easy to perform

[@B_O_D_I_E_S]

Thanks for noticing! Human vocal delay. ;) Albertine is amazing. We have been singing together for many years. - from Kat

[@CarolinaThou]

Amazing!!! 😳😳😳

[@78webi]

Saw you long time ago with loop on Maifeld Derby.....IT was great!!!!!! Your voice.❣️....But this project makes goosebumbs on and on.....

[@B_O_D_I_E_S]

thank you 🙂

[@saharmactabi8331]

You are a sonic installation, not to objectify anything, I mean I adore how every materials are related and merged. I WISH I WISH to see one of your lives some day

[@EINSAnti]

So good

[@annabethmoo1213]

wonderful!!

[@ClementineDoran]

🥹🥹🥹 merci

[@shyekbeats]

Underrated 😢 Love from india ❤

[@marcelaantunesmeira5596]

I am obssessed!

[@SuzanneFrankenfeld]

So powerful 💪🏻💗 Freiburg was pure magic!✨

[@B_O_D_I_E_S]

thanks for coming!

[@johannesreuter7726]

Das ist eigentlich gar nicht meine Musik... höre eher gern Metalcore mit viel Geschrei.
Habe das Programm auf Empfehlung einer Freundin am 06.03. im Kulturpalast Dresden gehört und bin, anders als erwartet, einfach nur unglaublich beeindruckt. Das war wunderschön, emotional ergreifend und es ist unglaublich was diese Frauen, allen voran Kat Frankie, für schöne Stimmen aus ihren Körpern holen.
Vielen, vielen Dank für dieses tolle Konzert ❤

[@B_O_D_I_E_S]

Wow. Vielen Dank Johannes

[@FamaMBoupMusic]

what an epic evening!

[@rucaroo33]

My soul needs more of your Art. Do you tour? Please come to PNW

[@B_O_D_I_E_S]

thank you. We are working on it.

[@monaliemonalie]

❤

[@sarahc5593]

Never seen anything like it

[@MiriamBraun]

❤❤❤

[@GData37]

That performance was one of my favorites of this evening. So cool!

[@B_O_D_I_E_S]

thanks for coming!

[@smaha4416]

Okay weird question m can anyone tell what the time signature is?

[@malc121]

A beautiful performance 👏🏻❤️

[@B_O_D_I_E_S]

thank you

[@darahbaru2676]

Gokil

[@FOUADMKHAN]

When are you coming to ny

[@B_O_D_I_E_S]

working on it!