Some of their videos have over a million views, it's a shame that album didn't sell a million copies. It's probably one of the most influential metal records of all time.
This song was like a helping hand pulling me from bottom of my live while in the hard corner of one where suicidal tendencies starts. Now as a happy man i`m every time crying listening this and getting flashbacks. Being stronger mentally as i ever been, i`m going forward with head up grabbing every one doubting in their own fate with myself. Powerful piece of art this song is.
Pfff thats heavy… i myself am going through a difficult period as well an music helps as specially the this band. Anneke is pure gold. First time for me was 30 years ago!
There's no such band like The Gathering, truly unique. I'm so proud to be a part of their lives as I worked for them as their merchandiser, I will never forget all the shows I've witnessed in the nineties 💚
"my dear, don't leave me now close at the edge of my end all this time you have been my friend don't go, stay for a while my dear, you're losing me now this will be my last hour hear my voice, see my face see how sick i am how i long for your embrace"
When i see Anneke' s smile everything looking like rainbow even during dark sounds . She have beautiful heart , soul, smile and voice. Anneke is angel without wings ♥️🤗
I love how she handles rude shouters at her acoustic concerts, this woman rocks so much... And I never for a second saw her loosing her shit and be unpolite.. Amazing human being.
Oh my, oh my. This is definitely my favorite uhm, era? Epoch? The 94-98 years. They looked so young, and Anneke, oh my god. Anneke looked beautiful. Not that she doesn't now, but back in those days they were all young. I mean, I'm 22, lol. So I was never there or anything, but I wish I had the chance to be 18-20 in the mid 90's, having the chance to see one fo their performances. Damn.
No se cuantas veces habré escuchado este tema y no me desengancho de él. Denso, embriagador. Esa oscura melodía, la voz de Anneke, la increible, maravillosa, compleja y dulce voz de Anneke. Todo es magia.
If anyone is interested in knowing, the quote at the end was by a French feminist writer and philosopher named Simone de Beauvoir and the quote was recited by J.R.R. Tolkien. Tolkien quoted de Beauvoir in a BBC documentary from the 60's. The audio clip here is taken from that documentary.
I don't think so. I had to google it, but it looks like the audio clip at the beginning of Eleanor is from a National Geographic documentary. Such an amazing song.
An epic performance by everyone. It was by random chance in 1995 that discovered this band while listening to a Century Media compilation. Amazing vocal by Anneke and excellent song writers by the everyone involved.
Anneke was soo hot and beautiful back then. I still think she is hot and beautiful but she was way younger then and I loved her long beautiful hair. Her voice is so awesome. I loved the way her voice sounded in holding notes, very beautiful voice indeed, with the unique sound the band has!
Hanneke:la purezza d'animo, uno spirito sconosciuto ma bellissimo, una voce che avvolge e ti porta via lontano. Energia e bellezza dentro, fuori attorno. Hanneke è tutti i colori che esistano. È mare, è terra, è montagna, è luccicante come un ghiacciaio, è calda come il sole che scalda
I love The Gathering, have ever since I first encountered them. Sand and Mercury will probably forever be one of my favourite songs, it's so magical and mesmerizing.
Holy Hell! This is the greatest Gathering song ever! I have never since witnessed such perfection! Mandylion was when I fell irrevocably in love with Anneke. How could you not want to cherish her for all time? And Holy Fuck, that sample intro at the end made me jones for some In Motion #2 too!
El amor de mi vida, platonico, inalcanzable, mas hermosa que cualquier princesa de leyendas, sublime, eterna, dulce, oscura, femenina, incluso hoy en dia se conserva hermosa, y claro, por supuesto, como debia ser, como es la vida, otro con muchismio mas dinero, presencia, y fama es el dueño de su corazón, pero claro es mejor tenerla asi, solo en fantasias, porque de seguro jamas dejara de ser la mujer de mi vida, aun asi, sin conocerla😒😒
Christhian Carvajal Si la conoces te vas a morir jaja, yo cuando estuve frente a ella y me tomé algunas fotos estaba que me moría jaja, es aún más bella en persona, ganas me sobraban de robarmela. XD
It's J.R:R Tolkien talking about life and death: there's no such thing as a natural death nothing that happens to man is ever natural since his presence calls the whole world into question all men must die, but for every man his death is an accident and even if he knows it in a sense to it an unjustable violation whether you may agree with the words or not but those are, the key-spring of the lord of the rings
Yes actually it makes a good coincidence that those words are spoken by J.R.R Tolkien. Sand and Mercury is just like Life and Death. Unseperable pairs, tightly connected to each other...
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This song from The Gathering is still my all time favorite. ❤
the saddest most beautiful song in the world...
Mind blowing epic of a song!
Anyone else get chills when this woman sings?
I do, but even with just the music I get chills
2022. Yes, btw.
@@devekut2 same here, who is she? still active?
@@Turbo-D Anneke Van Giersbergen, 49, Dutch, and yes.
More like the hots, to be honest.
20 years later, my skin still has goosebumps of this song...
Goosebumps Gentcho! :) :) :) Anneke the Goddess! :) :) :)
@@paulgilbey8803 ok, goosebumps! :)
Mandilion is an incredible album, all the songs are a masterpiece!
Some of their videos have over a million views, it's a shame that album didn't sell a million copies. It's probably one of the most influential metal records of all time.
This song was like a helping hand pulling me from bottom of my live while in the hard corner of one where suicidal tendencies starts. Now as a happy man i`m every time crying listening this and getting flashbacks. Being stronger mentally as i ever been, i`m going forward with head up grabbing every one doubting in their own fate with myself. Powerful piece of art this song is.
Pfff thats heavy… i myself am going through a difficult period as well an music helps as specially the this band. Anneke is pure gold. First time for me was 30 years ago!
Conozco de lo que hablás. No estamos solos. Te abrazo fuerte desde Corrientes, Argentina
I hope these bad thoughts are fleeting. Whatever you need, we're always here to support you and do good. Hugs from Brazil!!!!!
Man I miss this band so much. Their music could hit you in the feels, not many bands have the ability to seemingly touch your soul.
There's no such band like The Gathering, truly unique. I'm so proud to be a part of their lives as I worked for them as their merchandiser, I will never forget all the shows I've witnessed in the nineties 💚
luckyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
The GOLDEN YEARS... Someone please use a time-machine and return them BACK !
You mean strange machines?
"my dear, don't leave me now
close at the edge of my end
all this time you have been my friend
don't go, stay for a while
my dear, you're losing me now
this will be my last hour
hear my voice, see my face
see how sick i am
how i long for your embrace"
Written from the heart. Very poignant and emotional, and sung so beautifully.
René Rutten is one badas.s guitar player. What a legend🤘
When i see Anneke' s smile everything looking like rainbow even during dark sounds . She have beautiful heart , soul, smile and voice. Anneke is angel without wings ♥️🤗
Her wings are there but invisible to mortal eyes. She was The Queen of Spiritual Psychedelic Metal when Floor and Simone were kids.
No soy la única que siente lo mismo
Anneke, yoy most beautiful creature in the universe!
I envy those who have been lucky to listen to this wonderful music live
I love how she handles rude shouters at her acoustic concerts, this woman rocks so much... And I never for a second saw her loosing her shit and be unpolite.. Amazing human being.
Oh my, oh my. This is definitely my favorite uhm, era? Epoch? The 94-98 years. They looked so young, and Anneke, oh my god. Anneke looked beautiful. Not that she doesn't now, but back in those days they were all young.
I mean, I'm 22, lol. So I was never there or anything, but I wish I had the chance to be 18-20 in the mid 90's, having the chance to see one fo their performances.
Damn.
yes, an amazing era, I was in the "nighttime birds tour" one of my favorite gigs of all time
Rock im Park 1999, I think. She wore a yellow mini dress, green football socks and sneakers.
No se cuantas veces habré escuchado este tema y no me desengancho de él. Denso, embriagador. Esa oscura melodía, la voz de Anneke, la increible, maravillosa, compleja y dulce voz de Anneke. Todo es magia.
yo llevo 10 años, ojala hubiese sido adulto cuando recien salio :c
es una canción para escucharla con los ojos cerrados e imaginar el ambiente en el que envuelve la canción
@@Nekorobot01 Qqqqq
hermano somos los pocos privilegiados que escuchamos esta bella y adorable oscuridad, cuanta nostalgia todo el disco marco mi alma...
@@edwardmasiasgamarra6898 - :"La música se escucha con los ojos cerrados"
this is so beautiful...no words can describe how amazing The GATHERING and Anneke Van Giersbergen were together! ='(
If anyone is interested in knowing, the quote at the end was by a French feminist writer and philosopher named Simone de Beauvoir and the quote was recited by J.R.R. Tolkien. Tolkien quoted de Beauvoir in a BBC documentary from the 60's. The audio clip here is taken from that documentary.
Hello Eruantano, the voice in Eleanor is also Tolkien? Thanks :)
I don't think so. I had to google it, but it looks like the audio clip at the beginning of Eleanor is from a National Geographic documentary. Such an amazing song.
Thank you for sharing that. it's really appreciated, and I suspected it was from Lotr. but now I know the origin
Mr. Tolkien has been demonised by the communist and the fake liberal ! We have to study this Historic problem.
Can't believe she used to bring herself to fuck Sartre.
An epic performance by everyone. It was by random chance in 1995 that discovered this band while listening to a Century Media compilation. Amazing vocal by Anneke and excellent song writers by the everyone involved.
Anneke was soo hot and beautiful back then. I still think she is hot and beautiful but she was way younger then and I loved her long beautiful hair. Her voice is so awesome. I loved the way her voice sounded in holding notes, very beautiful voice indeed, with the unique sound the band has!
If you are not a metal fan after listening to this song than you will never be !
Hanneke:la purezza d'animo, uno spirito sconosciuto ma bellissimo, una voce che avvolge e ti porta via lontano. Energia e bellezza dentro, fuori attorno. Hanneke è tutti i colori che esistano. È mare, è terra, è montagna, è luccicante come un ghiacciaio, è calda come il sole che scalda
This song crushes me everytime, they were brilliant!!
Anneke has such a stunningly superb way of singing. It’s mesmerizing
Her voice is the only one in the world that goes straight through to my soul
She was (is) sooooooo gorgeous and loveable! :) (that is what I call pure charisma!)
Truly beautiful!!
The Gathering + Anneke = the most amazing song ever created
I love them both, but today is not as good as the old times
fantastic track, the build up to Anneke's angelic vocals
this song is part of my life i love it forever the best song ever!!!!,
me too dominika
:)
There is so much emotion in this song and Anneke :)
I agree. Can listen it over and over again.
This song sounds as fresh today, as the day they wrote it. One of my all time favorites. Pure art.
Beautiful
❤❤❤❤
🎉🎉🎉🎉
❤❤❤❤
This is the higher Art of crating Songs !!
I love The Gathering, have ever since I first encountered them. Sand and Mercury will probably forever be one of my favourite songs, it's so magical and mesmerizing.
This is a masterpiece
Now THATS A ROCKSTAR!
This is Gathering Masterpiece
if I die, and if there is a heaven, and if I might end up there, I'd want the Gathering to play sand and mercury for me when I wake up...
Anneke siempre y por siempre en mis oídos, en mi mente y en mi alma.
Yes ,beautiful Dutch doomsters, yes
my song favorite ever, Anneke is so perfect, her voice and style, I love it.
Absolutely gorgeous!
96 al groot bewondering voor deze hogere macht...Geweldige Band en Dimensie van Tijd in Beweging. Heeft mij gebracht wie ik nu ben..
I was there, Aneke drank a cup of coffee with me, then she promised me sing on my wedding... Great times.
Plot twist,she is your wife now.
benim de sünnetime gelmişti ayran içmiştik
Holy Hell! This is the greatest Gathering song ever! I have never since witnessed such perfection! Mandylion was when I fell irrevocably in love with Anneke. How could you not want to cherish her for all time? And Holy Fuck, that sample intro at the end made me jones for some In Motion #2 too!
El amor de mi vida, platonico, inalcanzable, mas hermosa que cualquier princesa de leyendas, sublime, eterna, dulce, oscura, femenina, incluso hoy en dia se conserva hermosa, y claro, por supuesto, como debia ser, como es la vida, otro con muchismio mas dinero, presencia, y fama es el dueño de su corazón, pero claro es mejor tenerla asi, solo en fantasias, porque de seguro jamas dejara de ser la mujer de mi vida, aun asi, sin conocerla😒😒
Mi espanol es muy mal, pero yo comprendo mas o menos que te dice
Christhian Carvajal Si la conoces te vas a morir jaja, yo cuando estuve frente a ella y me tomé algunas fotos estaba que me moría jaja, es aún más bella en persona, ganas me sobraban de robarmela. XD
oow Good Old Times.. :(
шедевр из далекой юности...
what I would give to go back in time and see this
Q buena banda 🤘🤘🤘
Yes
Yes
Yes
Godlike music, lika a honey for my ears
ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SONG FROM THE GREAT MANDYLION ALBUM !!!!
A sad song performed so beautifully. The music was perfect and the singing was awesome. Anneke van Giersbergen is very much my favourite singer.
Que belleza esta banda 🖤❤️🤠🎼
I love this song in all forms it was ever recorded
They put on a great show I was lucky enough to see them in the US..thanks for posting!
Quisiera volver a esa decada
Tremenda banda❤🙌🙌🇦🇷🇦🇷
Great song
Best video of Sand and Mercury I've seen in the whole net!!
Thank you so much for uploading, these videos are treasures now.
A beauty!!!
Maravilloso
Holy hell I gotta check out a bit more of The Gathering. Anneke, gorgeous on every level.
A MASTERPIECE !!!!!!!!!!!!
Increíblemente hermoso
Hauntingly mesmerising masterpiece.
Przepiękny kawałek
memories....
She is Mesmerizing.
Banda boa demais 👌 amoo❤️
Como una interpetacion musical te puede abrir el todo tuyo eso es la magiia del rock y metal y un poco de sentimiento 🐵👺
La melancolía vivaaa!!!!
it was the best of times
It's J.R:R Tolkien talking about life and death:
there's no such thing as a natural death
nothing that happens to man is ever natural
since his presence calls the whole world into question
all men must die, but for every man his death is an accident
and even if he knows it in a sense to it an unjustable violation
whether you may agree with the words or not
but those are, the key-spring of the lord of the rings
Yes actually it makes a good coincidence that those words are spoken by J.R.R Tolkien. Sand and Mercury is just like Life and Death. Unseperable pairs, tightly connected to each other...
ohh, Annekes moment ist pure magic ...
What a song!
After 06.11 when Anneke starts singing, amazing!
WOW !!!
amazing!!
cosmic poetry would be this
Epic band.
So many pretty boys in the band ❤
Piel de gallina. 😑. Anneke sos única
i love this song
I love this
Uau. Anneke estava bem acompanhada. Só gatos na banda.
Heart wrenching!!
this is even better than album version
Same here 2023 on a Phantom
wish I had been there. Great
Magic
Maravilloso
Это просто на грани фантастики....
If you are from Russia this music is love no war
Pour a drink.. Turn off the lights... Sit back.. And enjoy🤘🤘
Amado Herman! Gracias por todo!
Моє юнацтво під Ваші ритми🤘🇺🇦💪
This solo 💔
There's no bad Gathering album but I'd love them to go back to a doom metal sound. Throw in some trip-hop too.
hermoso.
magic
6 minutes and 11 seconds, the longest intro known to man.