With microphones, sound mixing does most of this, not the individual singers. They all have ear plugs in so they have no idea how loud each other is. Her part is an accompanying harmonic part except when she sings lead, so of course it blends.
The power and beauty of Freya's voice 2:14 onwards as she takes the lead to show hope for the future and next generation. Voice on an angel! Slow building up before. But she lets Bastille take his parts, lead and projection. Then releases lead back. Such voice control. She could have swamped Bastille. Beautiful duet.
Dan having the time of his life. Imagine going from writing songs in your bedroom that weren’t intended for others, to having Hans Zimmer orchestrate one of your masterpieces and accompanied by Freya, who was the perfect accompanying vocalist.
Everything about this is amazing. I would never have thought of putting their voices together but they compliment each other perfectly. They're clearly both very talented but Freya's voice is just hauntingly beautiful.
This rendition is a perfect example of the beauty of music, emotion, passion, joy, and love in a song! Everyone singing in this video is smiling and enjoying every minute of it. Love it!
I was stunned. I never heard of Dan Smith and Freya until now. This man amazed even my husband who is not into music. His voice alone is outstanding. Such a wonderful arrangement. So proud of the singapore choir who had the chance to be part of a meaningful event. ❤
Such a wonderful arrangement of an iconic song, Freyas voice with Dan's was mesmerising, harmonies beautiful, while music such as this is being produced we can all be optimists about this
This gives me goosebumps from beginning to end. Just when it can’t seem to get any better it does. I really can’t find a word good enough to describe how I feel listening to this. Stunning.
This just popped into my YT feed. I had no idea who Freya Ridings was before watching this - wow, that voice is amazing (and Dan, too)! That note @2:47 is jaw dropping! She could have taken over and owned the song entirely (think: Ariana Grande & The Weeknd "Save your Tears" iHeart live). Freya + Bastille/Orchestra = absolutely fantastic performance!
What a monstruous couple is that, vocally speaking!?!?!? It sounds like if it were only him singing, that'd be perfect. If it were only her, perfection as well. But having them both together ... it was the birth of the genesis of perfection. OMG!!! Unspeakable. 😮😮😮
U know, the most beautiful part about this performance is everyone is singing from the bottom of their hearts! it's written all over their faces! Not forgetting the musicians in the background as well! 💖 so surreal and beautiful💖
I was left to my own devices Many days fell away with nothing to show And the walls kept tumbling down In the city that we love Grey clouds roll over the hills Bringing darkness from above But if you close your eyes Does it almost feel like Nothing changed at all? And if you close your eyes Does it almost feel like You've been here before? How am I gonna be an optimist about this? How am I gonna be an optimist about this? We were caught up and lost in all of our vices In your pose as the dust settles around us And the walls kept tumbling down In the city that we love Grey clouds roll over the hills Bringing darkness from above But if you close your eyes Does it almost feel like Nothing changed at all? And if you close your eyes Does it almost feel like You've been here before? How am I gonna be an optimist about this? How am I gonna be an optimist about this? Oh where do we begin? The rubble or our sins? Oh where do we begin? The rubble or our sins? And the walls kept tumbling down In the city that we love Grey clouds roll over the hills Bringing darkness from above But if you close your eyes Does it almost feel like Nothing changed at all? And if you close your eyes Does it almost feel like You've been here before? How am I gonna be an optimist about this? How am I gonna be an optimist about this? If you close your eyes Does it almost feel like Nothing changed at all?
I‘ll never forget that day a friend asked me to go to a very very small concert in Munich years ago. Freya is amazing! This will me my favorite concert for all time. There were less than 50 people. So thankful for that! You are as beautiful as your voice! Keep that in mind.
If music had a love child ❤️ love #freyaridings and to put her with my absolute favourite band #bastille and for #earthshot and #planetearth this should go down in history!!!!
A month later and I still have to watch this at least once a day - normally more! It is real beauty! Such a seamless melding of two terrific voices, all underpinned by the incredible choir and orchestra. Musical perfection. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Three of my faves 🥹 “Pompeii” has become such an evolving song: their mashup with “Waiting All Night” at the 2014 Brits and now this orchestral version… 🥲
![Freya Ridings - Castles (Orchestral Version) [Amazon Original]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/KRnhl7Az1Pk/mqdefault.jpg)
Freya is extremely controlled and compliments Dan brilliantly.
Her vocal control to not overpower Dan is brilliant. Truly skilled.
I think I fell in love tho
She so goddamn beautiful,and those eyes,DAMN
haahhaha
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yeah that harmony she sings is brilliant
freya did so well to not overwhelm bastille’s voice considering how strong her voice is
With microphones, sound mixing does most of this, not the individual singers. They all have ear plugs in so they have no idea how loud each other is. Her part is an accompanying harmonic part except when she sings lead, so of course it blends.
The power and beauty of Freya's voice 2:14 onwards as she takes the lead to show hope for the future and next generation. Voice on an angel!
Slow building up before. But she lets Bastille take his parts, lead and projection. Then releases lead back. Such voice control. She could have swamped Bastille. Beautiful duet.
Dan having the time of his life. Imagine going from writing songs in your bedroom that weren’t intended for others, to having Hans Zimmer orchestrate one of your masterpieces and accompanied by Freya, who was the perfect accompanying vocalist.
freya, orchestra, choir… forget it, man. i’d be a puddle of tears if i saw this live.
I didn't think this song could get any better...Then Freya Ridings rocks up! She is so underrated.
It’s the fifth time I watch these performance on repeat and the goosebumps won’t stop. Absolutely outstanding ✨
I can relate 😍
Me to 😍
Me too! Can't get over with this
Me too, same boat here :)
Have you seen them perform with Hans Zimmer ? Serious goosebumps moments ❤
Freya understood the assignment
😂#Fact!
She did.
She always does. ❤
That's it, music has peaked. Everyone else might as well just give up. Stunning.
The choir just look so damn happy to be a part of this! Goosebumps all over
Really liked this rendition of the song, great work to Bastile, Freya, Hans and the choir and orchestra
2:27-2:30 when Freya hits that note…goosebumps
honestly love watching the joy on Dan's face as some of the big moments hit
Everything about this is amazing. I would never have thought of putting their voices together but they compliment each other perfectly. They're clearly both very talented but Freya's voice is just hauntingly beautiful.
Must have been an amazing experience for the audience to witness this stunning performance right in front of their eyes. Jaw dropping.
Imagine the honor of being one of the musicians involved in the creation of this masterpiece...
I would love a Freya solo rendition of this song.
This rendition is a perfect example of the beauty of music, emotion, passion, joy, and love in a song! Everyone singing in this video is smiling and enjoying every minute of it. Love it!
The world needs more Freya Ridings collaborations. This is EXQUISITE!
This is the reason why music was invented. To inspire the soul and capture human creativity. ❤
This is a fantastic version! Freya compliments Dan's voice but lets him lead; really beautiful stuff from them both!
My god this is perfection, well done to everyone involved 🌍
Really didn't expect them to be here in Singapore for the event!!! This song version is just a whole new level
I was stunned. I never heard of Dan Smith and Freya until now. This man amazed even my husband who is not into music. His voice alone is outstanding. Such a wonderful arrangement. So proud of the singapore choir who had the chance to be part of a meaningful event. ❤
I've been coming back to this everyday since its release. and today, I'm moved to tears.... *amazing* performance.
Such a wonderful arrangement of an iconic song, Freyas voice with Dan's was mesmerising, harmonies beautiful, while music such as this is being produced we can all be optimists about this
Just AMAZING! Such a wonderful finale to another brilliant award ceremony for the Earthshot Prize! Congratulations!
This gives me goosebumps from beginning to end. Just when it can’t seem to get any better it does. I really can’t find a word good enough to describe how I feel listening to this. Stunning.
This song just keeps getting better and better with age. Love this arrangement.
This just popped into my YT feed. I had no idea who Freya Ridings was before watching this - wow, that voice is amazing (and Dan, too)! That note @2:47 is jaw dropping! She could have taken over and owned the song entirely (think: Ariana Grande & The Weeknd "Save your Tears" iHeart live). Freya + Bastille/Orchestra = absolutely fantastic performance!
What a monstruous couple is that, vocally speaking!?!?!? It sounds like if it were only him singing, that'd be perfect. If it were only her, perfection as well. But having them both together ... it was the birth of the genesis of perfection. OMG!!! Unspeakable. 😮😮😮
Freya Ridings is everything
In love with this version ❤
Absolutely Incredible! Beautiful Harmony! Well done!
U know, the most beautiful part about this performance is everyone is singing from the bottom of their hearts! it's written all over their faces! Not forgetting the musicians in the background as well! 💖 so surreal and beautiful💖
This is absolutely beautiful. The people who got to attend are so blessed.
No words absolutely no words can describe this rendition
I can't get over how beautiful this is! Everything from the vocals to the set is just perfect ❤
Wow! Such talent, passion and amazing vocal control. Everything about this performance is phenomenal. Such an interesting arrangement and vibe.
Dan's inflections and pronunciations are just so top-tier
I don't think I've ever seen such a perfect performance as this! Can't stop watching!
2:12 incredible
2:47 stunning
I was left to my own devices
Many days fell away with nothing to show
And the walls kept tumbling down
In the city that we love
Grey clouds roll over the hills
Bringing darkness from above
But if you close your eyes
Does it almost feel like
Nothing changed at all?
And if you close your eyes
Does it almost feel like
You've been here before?
How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
We were caught up and lost in all of our vices
In your pose as the dust settles around us
And the walls kept tumbling down
In the city that we love
Grey clouds roll over the hills
Bringing darkness from above
But if you close your eyes
Does it almost feel like
Nothing changed at all?
And if you close your eyes
Does it almost feel like
You've been here before?
How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
Oh where do we begin?
The rubble or our sins?
Oh where do we begin?
The rubble or our sins?
And the walls kept tumbling down
In the city that we love
Grey clouds roll over the hills
Bringing darkness from above
But if you close your eyes
Does it almost feel like
Nothing changed at all?
And if you close your eyes
Does it almost feel like
You've been here before?
How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
If you close your eyes
Does it almost feel like
Nothing changed at all?
Power.. And its done in Singapore. Nice mixing by the Sound Engineer.
Flawless ceremony as always 🌎💚✨. Greetings from Venezuela 🇻🇪💖
I‘ll never forget that day a friend asked me to go to a very very small concert in Munich years ago. Freya is amazing! This will me my favorite concert for all time. There were less than 50 people. So thankful for that!
You are as beautiful as your voice! Keep that in mind.
beautiful to see the old songs revived
Oh my word I feel like I'm floating listening to this 😍😍😍
This was an absolutely incredible performance and probably the best so far of the Earthshot awards. Classy. Way to go. 💯🌍
EVERY HAIR IN MY BODY FELT THIS..... So powerful.
Yes, the music ist good. But seeing Dan being so happy about it and enjoying it - that's so wholsesome 🤗
Just wow! I have watched this so many times. Gives me all the feels. Beautiful.
This is one of the best live performances I’ve seen in a long time 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Beautiful version ❤
Love how he devotes song with different methods and people plus the orchestra
Matt and the boys brilliant 👍
Beautiful duet ❤ also love the backing choir you go guys 😮
Outstanding version of a brilliant song. Great job Freya
I’ve watched this like 20 times tonight. I can’t stop listening. It has to be added to Spotify etc!
No way no freaking way this was too damn hard to handle man! Such a masterpiece ❤😊
Those harmonies slaped
If music had a love child ❤️ love #freyaridings and to put her with my absolute favourite band #bastille and for #earthshot and #planetearth this should go down in history!!!!
A fantastic piece of music performed by two of the best singers.....can listen to it every day.....multiple times🤣
the voice control of Freya is amazing.
Those swells from the strings get me every time… Zimmer Forever!
This is not Hans Zimmers music. It is Bastille original.
Can't stop watching! Amazing! Just amazing!
Loved the original. LOVE this version of the song at Earthshot 2023. ❤
Unison and harmony was spectacular!
A month later and I still have to watch this at least once a day - normally more! It is real beauty! Such a seamless melding of two terrific voices, all underpinned by the incredible choir and orchestra. Musical perfection. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Beautiful ❤️ Well
Done Earthshot team and thanks Prince William for all your hard work ❗️🌎🌲🌅
Love the harmonies😍🔥it’s a beautiful rendition!
So proud of the Voices of Singapore Choir!
Wow Amazing performance Freya ridings voice is Beautiful and Bastille is awesome
2:14 is the best there voices work together it’s amazing
Bastille are just incredible. Seen them live in Belfast and it's one of the most impressive gigs I've ever attended. Dan is amazing ❤this is awesome.
Feel so proud of Dan and the guys
This performance is truly incredible. Great job!
I'm speechless....this is just a wonderfull coop ❤️
Beautiful says it all. Thank you
Can we have it on Spotify? 🥺🥺
Wonderful ceremony 💚
Seriously good was not expecting that
You are going to hear this song for years to come in films and tv shows. An absolute masterpiece ❤️
Absolutely love this. My current fave song.
Ez gyönyörű volt!!!!! Az Earthshot Priz-hez illő fantasztikus előadás.
This is music at its finest!! Magical!
It's so endearing - the combination of all the music components/tune and voice adding to this beautiful composition ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great performance with Freya she looked stunning 10/10
Wow she looks great. What a knockout 😍
❤❤توبوا إلى الله لأن بالصلاح والاسلام تحيا النفوس والقلوب repent to Allah in Islam because by Islam live the hearts and souls
#EarthshotSingapore2023 💚 🇸🇬
❤ From 🇨🇦
Guys you all need to listen to Freya ridings musics her songs are incredible and she is just unbelievable
Three of my faves 🥹
“Pompeii” has become such an evolving song: their mashup with “Waiting All Night” at the 2014 Brits and now this orchestral version… 🥲
Every little detail of this performance is exquisite!
Won't this version come to the streaming platforms?? It's amazing!
Omg two of my favourite artists together and it's epic, legends!
You have both kept me alive with your music thank you x
This neeeeeeeeeeeeds to be heard more
Fantastic, this version is beautiful, thanks to Bastille, Dan and Freya, also Hans and the choir. Amazing.❤😊
Goosebumps! Beautiful❤Thank you!
Superb just an absolutely superb arrangement
1:56 - Giving 110%! Excellent!
This performance, the vocals, instruments, Dan and Freya.. it gives me chills every time. Absolute perfection ❤
Can't get enough of this version. So good.