Hurt - Nine Inch Nails (Bardcore | Medieval Style Cover)
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- Опубликовано: 22 май 2023
- Greetings all! I'm back with another bardcore cover, which in some ways is a cover of a cover. Hurt was written by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, and famously covered by Johnny Cash only 7 months before his death. I'm throwing my hat in the ring with a somewhat unusual take on the theme, but had to stop myself from bawling while recording even with the altered lyrics. Some of the words resisted change of any kind. No matter the context, this song gets you right in the human frailty.
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You get extra points if you can tell which character the art is based on.
The art:
A heavily altered Miniature of Conrad III of Germany from Chronica Regia Coloniensis (Cologne Kings' Chronicle; Cologne; ca. 1240). Brussels, Bibliothèque Royale, Ms. 467, fol. 64v
Lyrics:
I fell upon my sword
To see if I could die
I woke upon the morn,
And still I was alive
The arrow tears a hole,
The old familiar sting
The fates hold out my thread,
But cannot cut the string
What have I become?
My sweetest friend
Everyone I love fades away in the end
And thou couldst have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let thee down
I will make thee hurt
I wear this crown of thorns
Upon my liar's chair
Full of broken thoughts
I cannot repair
Beneath the stains of time
The feelings disappear
Thou art someone else
And I am still right here
What have I become?
My sweetest friend
Everyone I love fades away in the end
And thou couldst have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let thee down
I will make thee hurt
If I could start again
A thousand leagues away
I would keep my oath
I would find a way 
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A new single from Hildegard is as rare as the blossoming of a night blooming cereus, yet always just as beautiful.
This is such a beautiful compliment 😭
I knew not such a plant. For this lore, thou hast mine gratitude.
Truly beautiful. Thank you. 😊
I'm ashamed, but... I have to...
You cannot be cereus!
@@Milamberinx I see what you did there. 😏
This is magnificent, as your work always is. “The fates hold out my thread / but cannot cut the string” gave me goosebumps!
Thank you Whitney! I admit that line was somewhat inspired by Disney’s Hercules. 😂
That line did it for me as well.
Completely agree! I will remember that couplet for a long time.
me too!
"...then I took an arrow in the knee" - Aah yes, the old familiar sting :)
you know the original is a poetical banger when swaths of the lyrics make it through unchanged -R
I think changing so few lyrics was a brilliant choice; they're already so simple and they work.
Ive noticed her methods for lyric changes are essentially to keep the changes minimal, and make changes make sense. So the song gets adapted to old english (which doesnt change much). But she then picks out words and phrases to change to make it period accurate. For example, guns arent a thing. So any mention of guns and bullets gets adapted to bows and arrows. Another good example, for her rendition of rising sun, she changes New Orleans to Orleans (really damn lucky the song was about a "new" city, with an old european city that shares the same name). The meaning is still the same, but it becomes about a brothel in a city in France rather than one in the nonexistent Liousiana.
It seems like most bardcore covers just adapt it to old english, but dont take the time and effort to adapt the lyrics to their time period in such clever ways. She does. There is a purpose behind every change. Abaolutely meticulous.
Oh hey Red!
@@hatman4818 I agree with everything you said except that this is old english. This is NOT old english. The original script of beowulf was old english, and is practically illegible to the modern person. We would not recognize many of the words. Modern English is much older than you might think.
@@oleanderhawthorne510true, Shakespeare wrote in Modern English after all.
Each version of this song is a different story. The original NIN is a young man having a breakdown, Cash's version is an old man with regrets, yours is an immortal who can't escape life. All so beautiful they can bring me to tears, just in different ways. Bravo, Lady von Blingen.
Non necessarily immortal. Arrows are technically survivable sometimes.
@@MrIgorkap how about falling upon your sword?
@Spring If it's sheathed should be no problem 😊
@@MrIgorkap"The fates holdout my thread
But cannot cut the string" Those lyrics seem to imply the person is immortal
This song is so versatile and works in any genre
And when the world needed her most, Hildegard von Blingen returned.
You have been missed. Love this cover.
Bardcore, Cover Artists, Instrumentalists, Lyric Videos. Long ago the four genres lived together in harmony, but everything changed when the Lyric Videos attacked. Only the Avatar, a master of all four genres, could stop them but when the world needed them most, he vanished. RUclips discovered the new avatar, a young bardcore artist named Hildagard Von Blingin.
Welcome back, goddess.
I love how the second verse is almost unchanged. Just goes to show how timeless Reznor’s expression of despair is. Big ups for NIN
yeah someone interviewed NiN after Cash's take and they agreed, Trent wrote it but Cash made it his own. That's how much they liked Cash's cover.
@@JackDesert in fairness so did Hildegard
@@JackDesert The experience and wear in Cash's voice completely changes the meaning of the lyrics in my opinion.
@@hawkins347 Yeah. First time I heard that made me question my mortality.
@@hawkins347 Made me think of an old Grandfather with lots of regrets, despair, loneliness, his life flashing before his eyes, memories both good and bad... Almost like an old cowboy or gunslinger. Modern meaning.. Yeah, definitely an old grandfatherly figure that is just waiting to die, to pay for it, but scared to all the same. Cash really made it his own., so did Hildegard
Trent Reznor's Hurt: Addiction
Johnny Cash's Hurt: Looking back on a long life of mistakes and fame
Hindegard von BLingin's Hurt: Life's hard as a medieval vampire.
as a medival immortal.
As an elf
Not a medieval vampire, but one who betrayed Gondor and the kingdoms of men. Cursed to immortality until the heir of Isildur called upon them to fulfill their oath. The way is shut. It was made by those who are dead and the dead keep it. The way is shut.
@@beckstheimpatient4135 I'm glad someone else noticed this. The clear give away is the painting changing to the king of the Dead Men of Dunharrow.
I'm sorry, is this about Astarion? Because this is so heavily Astarion coded
"I would keep my oath," combined with the art, reminds me of Aragorn and the Dead Men of Dunharrow. How they were trapped, for not keeping their oath.
The detail of the King of the Dead, from Lord of the Rings, slowly turning into his ghostly form accompanied by "I would keep my oath / I would find a way" is now my #1 LOTR reference in music.
Was looking for this. Aragorn didn't return in this timeline, their oath was not fulfilled.
RIGHT???
He was waiting over 3000 years even in the cannon timeline probably regretting everything the whole time.
I'm a simple woman, I see Hildegard upload a NIN cover, I click
I’m a simple man. I see cookies left unattended, I sacrifice a small goatling mutant to our Overlord Ghandi, the God of War the following Tuesday at 6:45 PM, Eastern Standard Time.
And instantly like 👍
@@JessicaOrban3606 First time for me. Saw who uploaded and was thrilled. Saw WHAT she uploaded and didn't even care anymore, insta like.
Same.
@@Dirili right? Same
The visual of the decaying knight as the song goes on is just perfection.
oh I didn't notice that. cool
Not a decaying knight, but a king! One who betrayed the old kings of Gondor and was cursed to immortality until the heir of Isildur would call upon them to fight once more, and thus redeem themselves. The way is shut. It was made by those who are dead and the dead keep it. The way is shut.
It was so gradual I just thought I hadn't noticed he was a skeleton all along.
And all the friends and loved ones who fade away pile up at his feet...
Not me sobbing in the early morning because I caught feelings for fictional characters that came to mind as Hildegard’s ethereal voice echos one of the most beautiful and painful songs. This cover is exquisite!
I'm not crying it's just sweat from my eyes, I have very sweaty eyes, okay?!
Literally me
and the worst of all, this song actually played at the show that the fictional character is from
@@BlastofMoon Can you tell what that show was? Thank you!
@@Stardoll2I am not sure about this but some comments claimed that character is the ghost king from Lord of the Rings.
@@longwlenguyen4214 Thank you!
I appreciate that some of the strongest lyrics were unchanged. I know Adaptation always invites more changes than necessary so restraint is an important skill which you’ve shown. Great job!
Thank you, choosing what to change and what to keep is one of the hardest parts. I'm glad you approve!
@@Hildegardvonblingin The wording is well chosen, but the arrangement and instrument choice is otherworldly! The strings tug on the heart all on their own.
Always a great year when Hildegard casually returns after 5 months
The voice is angelic
The gradual change of the artwork really goes well with the song, I'm surprised I saw no mention of it. An excellent adaptation and an even better performance of a great song.
I was about to say that but I wanted to check if it has ben mentioned. It's remarkable.
Difficult to see past the tears =')
I'm glad someone else caught it too! I had to go back and check... :'D
It's very subtle, which makes it a delightful Easter Egg for those who see it. I missed it the first time I watched it.
Caught the slow transition into a lich and reveal of skulls at his feet this watch and I think I've listened to this track about 5 times by now
Never, ever , ever pictured this song being sung by a 16 th century vampire until now. Well done!
Dude you are terrifying me. The EXACT DAY you made this comment, I started a 12 page story about THIS VERY IDEA (except 12th century) and am finding this song and your comment TODAY after I have finished it. Now after seeing how incredible this song pairs with it, I want it to be in a credit sequence of its short film or something lmao.
It inspired me to create a 245 year old female Halfling/Dhampire Bard character for my D&D game today. I played Hildegard's play list on RUclips as my character's performance in the tavern where she met the rest of the party.
This feels like the lament of a forlorn immortal trying to make peace with their existence. Entrancing, one of my favorite covers of yours
Exactly my thought! Especially as the figure in the video looks more and more like the King of the Oathbreakers in the Lord of the Rings adaption towards the end.
In a medieval setting, it sounds Biblical. Like Cain wandering the earth, or the Wandering Jew, a folkloric European tradition of a figure who mocked Christ at Calvary, and so cannot die until the Second Coming
That was so haunting and beautiful! (And the painting turned into the king of the dead from The Return of the King! Ahhh!)
10 points!
Amazing detail!
@@Hildegardvonblingin Is this maybe the Lich undead character song you had mentioned in that one interview? Could be getting it all wrong ;)
Blessings to you and yours!
@@Hildegardvonblingin Aw and here I thought it was King Arthur
@@googiegress7459 It could be any king, whose shining promise was tarnished by the forsaking of his honour, and whose brilliance somehow still gleams through the dark fugue of regret.
I played this during the finale of our D&D campaign. It reduced everyone to tears.
Thank you for your contribution to such a transcendent moment.
A moment trancended to our mind, through the song.
Real Majic.
@LolAtHaters it really is the perfect song at the end of a great battle. It's like you can say the scene had "A mood of tragedy that befell the city." Etc etc
Or play a song that shows the survivors' feelings.
the final "I will make you hurt" with the angelic chorus chime in is a masterful stroke of art. 3:18
Two verses in I knew I was in for something special once again. And you certainly didn't disappoint. Thank you, this is amazing.
One line in I knew we were in for something special
@@ZzrzZ2012 I knew it was special before I even clicked on this video.
@@tretretre1111 I woke up this morning and saw a bird carrying a cheeto in flight, and knew it portended a special day.
Always a NIN Fan & Trent Reznor but this is Fantastic
Hurt, especially by Johnny Cash, has always meant so much to me. It resonates in an extremely cathartic way. Thank you for this rendition. I'll be saving this for when I need to hear it again. So so beautiful and moving.
It has always given me such goosebumps, especially with knowing how he felt without his wife, the last time without her must have been horrible.
“Everyone I love fades away in the end”. I watched my beloved fade away, the strongest, hardest, most gentle man & it nearly broke me. Now I’m watching my beloved Mum becoming less herself, more fragile every day - she too is fading. It will hurt when she’s no longer here but it is the cycle of life & I must accept it.
I grew up alone. Lost child. Grandparents died, not allowed to grieve. Lived in a "family" who hated me. Dad died in 2012, not mourned.
Mum died in 2024, for me not mourned.
Now 68. The chains are off! Still leave the house thinking I have forgotten something. Like I have left home without my trousers on.
I am a pensioner, I have had to wait this long to have a life. Luckily I am healthy, strong as an ox, can run 5k plus, joint health of a teen.
All I can say is God is good!! We're all Wednesday aren't we!!!
@@rosieclarkson4064 Your reply, when I began reading it, made me feel so sad - I cannot imagine how difficult your life was. "Was" - it sounds like you made a good life for yourself regardless of the earlier years. Good on you, I hope your health remains good & you continue to enjoy the life you now have! I'm a few years younger, not too many problems thankfully🙏 Every day my feet hit the floor it's a good day😉🇭🇲
Unironically, as Im trying to write a story, this cover of this song proves to be the greatest outline of one of my most important characters. Truly, this has given me entirely too much inspiration.
Same for me.
This is my favorite from you so far. I adore how you've taken this song, which has already been interpreted so many different ways, and made it new. This interpretation sounds like a weary immortal who is tired of living. Your lyric changes are utterly genius. My favorites were:
"I fell upon my sword to see if I could die. I woke upon the morn and still I was alive."
And
"The fates hold out my thread but cannot cut the string."
Amazing job adapting this song to bardcore!
I felt the same sort of vibe from it. An immortal being of some sort who misses and longs for all the people why've seen come and go, and wishes to see them even for another moment.
It gave me hella Old Guard vibes. (a story about a group of immortals)
You spitting straight facts 👍
Xie lian (heaven officials blessing) goes through this. Poor bby
@@eminakostic3406 this song also is fitting for Lan Wangji how difficult it was for him after Wei Wuxian's death.
I have to say, not only are your arrangements amazing and your voice is perfect for the songs, but the attention to the details in the lyrics are always great. You could have copied and pasted the og lyrics in and no one would have faulted you, but you went the extra mile and we love you for it.
Thank you so much!
A clever reinterpretation of the iconic original. As @spring1610 points out, your version does remind the listener of an immortal like Highlander or Captain Jack from Doctor Who. They know immortality is a curse not a blessing. An empire of dust, everyone always leaves and they carry on.
As always, your haunting voice adds great dramatic weight to the song.
Thank you for sharing your creativity.
Thank you! Absolutely, that was definitely my aim. Someone exhausted by living who has no choice but to carry on.
Well, if we're talking about doctor who here, I would say this makes me think less of captain Jack and more of the doctor.
Specifically post-time war and pre-day of the doctor. I mean I was literally seeing post-Doomsday Ten, after having one of his manic moments
@@jacquese.f.m.paganel1530 it reminded me of Me.
The way is shut. It was made by those who are dead and the dead keep it. The way is shut. - Tolkien. The character in the video is a specific character, and the song suits them perfectly.
Anyone else think of 'the old guard' when they hear this?
This has got to be the most beautiful cover of Hurt I've ever heard
johnny cash did a good rendition but this one is pretty good too.
I heard the original when I was 12, it expressed so much of what I felt. I was already thinking of ending things. I saw the music video for Cash's version, it drove me to tears again. That was decades ago... I've since been diagnosed with depression, borderline and avoidant PDs. I've gotten better.
This arrangement is beautiful, the lyrics are creative, and it brings me joy to hear and not resonate with so strongly anymore. Hold on, whoever hears this and still hurts
I have the same diagnoses except the avoidant PD's. I understand this part of your struggle and I see you. Sending happy and healing thoughts your way 💜
Borderliners: we only think about ending it all on days that end in "y." Hold the light.
"The fates hold out my thread, but cannot cut the string"
Brilliant writing, I love the altered lyrics.
I assume they might have something to do with the depicted character which I don't know, but the image of an undefeatable conquering king who's tired of effortlessly fighting and winning wars and expanding his empire comes to mind.
In other comments she indicates it's the King of the Dead (king of the Dead Men of the Mountains) from Return of the King. He and his army swore an oath of allegiance to Gondor and when they broke it, Isildur king of Gondor, bound to them to the earth until they fulfilled their vow. (So it fits in with the lyrics rather well)
Personally made me think of a lich king, but someone else pointed out that it was in fact the King of the Dead from Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, hence the familiar look.
"The way is shut.
It was made by those who are Dead,
and the Dead keep it, until the time comes.
The way is shut."
This channel is proof: quality over quantity ❤
This is brilliant, and it completely transcends the expectation of medieval-style covers being a novelty. The way you transformed the song while retaining its soul is beautiful.
You have such a beautiful voice! I just completed my annual LOTR marathon for my birthday this weekend, so the artwork is an extra special treat on top of another perfect cover. The dead do not suffer the living to pass!
With no exaggeration, you are my favourite RUclipsr.
Happy birthday Josh :)
@@angeladawn805 Thank you!
@@angeladawn805 Until ageing is cured, birthday can never be happy. Unless you are a little kid that is figuratively immortal because just does not know about death.
I was thinking about the "dwellers in the mountains" as well during the song also. Glad someone already commented about it.
@@ScienceDiscoverer You don't need to bum everyone else out over your own refusal to accept death, bro.
Not saying there isn't a place for that, but just like saying "god ain't real" to someone who's mourning the loss of a loved one, it's not here.
The way you made the illuminations convert from life to death adding the cherry to the cake with this one. Such a subtle yet fantastic addition. Nice work!!!
I only noticed this on the second watch-through and it was positively haunting!
I didn’t notice till I saw your comment!
The design of the crown, the line on "Keep my oath" and the face of the deadman reminds me of the King of the Dead/Mountain Men in Return of the King
I've been listening to this for days now, every word is carefully chosen to either fit the story or the previous versions, as much a tribute as a new take on the same themes. Thank you.
Thank you, that means a lot to me!
This song gets me right in the feels. Every version is simply beautiful.
I love that you can appreciate them all! I feel the same way and get something different from every version.
The slow change of the figure as this masterpiece progresses is a wonderful and subtle touch. Beautiful.
Golly, the impact changing “know” to “love” has on that line. 🥺
Amazing cover!
Damn this gave me chills. You have a wonderful voice
A medieval audience would probably see this as being about Cain or the Wandering Jew, the legend of the man who taunted Christ at calvary, and was thus forced to walk the earth until the Second Coming.
The slowly progressing transformation of Rex over the length of the song is as haunting as this cover is amazing. What an iconic song delivered so beautifully! Bravo!
Still top of all bardcore, the singing really elevates it from any other i have heard. Welcome back Hildegard Von Blingin'
Just taking another listen at this and realizing that it gives me the same feels as Queen's "Who wants to live forever?" That deep melancholy, wrapped in major chord and gorgeous harmony. So, so good.
Listen, I normally come here because these interpretations are hilarious. But this was art in its highest form. I'm on the verge of tears. Hauntingly beautiful. "The fates hold out my thread but cannot cut the string" is just the best kind of gut punch.
It shows what a remarkable song this is that Nine Inch Nails, Johnny Cash and Hildegard von Blingin' could all do it and it could sound completely different each time and still be incredibly impactful every time.
You returned in my darkest hour with a medieval version of my alltime favourite song.
Thank you for making my day
The guy changing was a nice touch I almost missed entirely. Another amazing cover
Even though this is nine inch nails' song, I always think about the Johnny Cash. I think it was Trent that said "That's his song now". I always start tearing up hearing either version, especially Johnny's. Now I'll cry to this one. Amazing cover, thank you!
Music fans: "you can't make 'Hurt' by Johnny Cash hit you in the feels harder than it already does."
von Blingin': "Pray thee, hold my chalice..."
Haha lol 🤣 👍
Hurt by NIN, covered by Johnny Cash, but yes, funny af comment. 10/10.
I walk Upon the Morn.
@@uphillbothways2287jeeeeez you know what they mean.
@@uphillbothways2287I mean, Trent Reznor basically said after he heard and saw Cash’s version he said it wasn’t his song anymore.
Drove him to tears
It's always a special treat when I get a notification of a new video from Hildegard von Blingin'.
I have always loved Cash's cover of the song. Yours is equally good. And the changing face of the king is a nice touch.
Her voice is so ethereal, and somehow gives the song another meaning.
The way the art changes over the course of this shanty reminds me of the King of the Oathbreakers from Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. Lyrically it sort of fits his lore, as well. Nice job, as always.
"The way is shut. It was made by those who are Dead, and the Dead keep it, until the time comes. The way is shut."
Incredible cover. Thank you for this.
It reminds me of your dad, Magnus.
I thought of the same thing!!!
I probably would have went mad if no one else here would have made that Association
I love this so much! Nine Inch Nails is my favorite band and I recently watched the Johnny Cash cover for the first time and bawled. You did a fabulous job with this, in keeping with the very melancholic lyrics of the original. I thought the way you kept Cash's "crown of thorns" over Reznor's "crown of s---" was fitting for the time period. I'm a longtime listener, though I think this is my first comment. Thank you for the fabulous rendition as usual!
I mean, the original song is so beautiful and goes so deep, but that version gives me goosebumps
The way you handle Bardcore renditions of songs, is nothing short of astounding, the level of detail and attention you put into everything you put out is unparalleled!
Well, this is everything I've ever wanted as a NIN/Johnny Cash fan.
This is absolutely beautiful. One of my favourite songs and now one of my newfound favourite genres and artists. You didn't even need to change much of the second verse, and it worked perfectly.
Please never stop making these.
It's incredible how you can turn all these amazing songs in their medieval equivalent!
This song almost always makes me cry, and this cover is no exception. So beautiful.
Exactly, me either. Johnny Cash turned a song into a spiritual experience, and Hildegard was able to keep it that way.
Just in time, Hildegard. I was feeling overwhelmed studying for an exam, your soothing voice will calm me a bit.
Good luck!
I just hope Trent somehow hears this - I think he would be highly impressed. Your voice is so pure & yet there's also all of this texture & movement within it. A rare combination.
I can't get over how GOOD this is! It quite literally brought me to tears. ❤
Literal goosebumps, Hildegard.
Wonderful cover. I'd love to know what Trent would have to say about it.
After hearing Johnny Cash's version, Trent said something along the lines that it wasn't his song anymore. Hearing this version, how could you not love that voice singing it? :)
Your best work yet! Absolutely exceptional! And very nice touch with the LOTR reference to the King of the Dead!
The lyric changes recast this song as an immortal's lament, and I am HERE FOR IT.
I was randomly recommended this today and totally expected this to be a meme-y joke and am now covered in goosebumps and emotional to the point of tears. This is so beautiful! Wonderful job!
There were a lot of choices to make in adapting this song of legend, and you made the right choice every single time. Absolute perfection. I hope the entirety of the Internet gets to experience this.
So I'm about 10 years younger than my older brother, and this was his favorite song and I grew up listening to it. This bring back all the memories. I have to say I enjoy this cover so much!
Man, took me way to long to notice the change in thee king.
Nicely subtle
If anyone here hasn't seen the video of Trent Reznor performing a duet of Hurt with David Bowie (one of his biggest musical influences) I highly recommend it. Trent can't stop himself from smiling the whole time. Honestly incredible song, the fact it's been iterated upon so many times in so many different ways is really something special.
Amazing. This song always hits me in a very emotional place. Trent's version, Johnny's version and yours - there is something kind of transcendent about it. Thank you, it's beautiful.
Amazing! The art is always on point as well. They way it shifted with the song gave me chills.
Makes me think of a movie like "Highlander" or "He Never Died", where the main character has been alive for hundreds of years and watched countless friends and loved ones die of old age, and they try to off themselves too, but they can't because of the curse of immortality. And this is the song that plays for them.
Singing along on my second pass through, i made it to the final set of lyrics before my voice cracked with tears. You are truly right, this one always get you right in the human frailty.
Hell yeah, the queen returns!!! I'm so excited
Edit: Absolutely beautiful cover, well done ❤
Oh...the MOMENT I saw this I needed to check it out. You have no idea...Thank you Hildegard!!!
I'm an enormous NIN fan... And this is fucking amazing. It's the only cover of the song that took me back to the first time I heard the original.
Beautiful melody🎵🎶, beautiful voice🗣️🎤, beautiful visuals😍. The queen👸 of Bardcore has returned!🎉🎈🎊👏🤸💫
Your finest work to date! It's hard to sum up just how perfect this is, but I will try... On a day when nothing has gone your way. When it's rained from dawn 'til dusk. When you've received tragic news and your heart is breaking from the pain. When all seems lost and for nought... this song pierces the gloom like a golden arrow; a radiant, angelic voice that transports you away from your woes, lifting your spirits and your heart high above your troubles, restoring your faith and bringing hope where there was none before.... Thank you once again for sharing your magnificent, magical talents with the rest of us.
I came here as fast as i could. Always a pleasure to hear your voice enchanting a new song every few months. Keep it up. You are making something beautiful.
"Oooo I love these, these are hilarious." *immediate chills*
A hauntingly beautiful cover, I really appreciated the unchanged lyrics in the mix. It really gave them extra emphasis, and certainly made an argument for them being timeless. Hope you are well, take care of yourself :)
Just found out you had a spotify, I hope you choose to upload it!
Your finest work yet. Hurt is such a powerful song. The original NIN version is my favorite, though Cash's cover is amazing.
I cannot believe how great this is. Your lyrics are so enchanting, the changes you've made feel so on point, and it just has THE most unique feeling
Suddenly this masterpiece was made even more beautyfull.
Thank you to the algorithm for sharing me with this only 1 day after its upload instead of 1 year after. This is an astounding cover.
The dying king is a fitting touch.
Watching the leader of the Dead Men of Dunharrow slowly fading in from the noble living king was just... *chef's kiss*
I weep for Trent, I weep for Johnny, I weep tears of joy because I found a new favorite version of Hurt!
As much as everyone has agreed this has become Johnny's song... this rendition takes the cake for me.
It feels like the haunting ballad of an immortal warrior king whose outlived even his kingdom.
Love how this is simultaneously a Medieval style cover of Hurt 𝘢𝘯𝘥 a surprisingly moving POV song for the King of the Dead from LOTR.
This is fantastic! The changes to the lyrics work great for an undead character. My immediate assumption for that character art is the King of the Dead from Lord of the Rings (Rioc).
_"I woke upon the morn,_
*_but still, I drew a breath."_*
That would've been my take.
Amazing cover and adaption either way! ❤️🤘
Wow !!! This is So Beautiful !!! Now perhaps my most favorite cover of Johnny Cash's original !!! I love medieval music, so it's Doubly Perfect !!! Thanks for sharing !! xo
Nine Inch Nails is the original. Johnny's version is a cover. He did the cover at the suggestion of his producer of the American albums, Rick Rubin. The original is on NIN's album "The Downward Spiral"
unreal how well it translates - I could so imagine being in an olde tavern and hearing this - very cool how the skulls fade in, very nice artistic touch and fitting
NIN hit the big-time when I was a teenager, and I loved them then. I "rediscovered" them in my collection a few months ago, and appreciate a lot of their work in a different way now.
This cover though - I'm not crying, it's hay-fever.
One of my fave songs to play on piano and sing, and I have a special place in my heart for the original and the Johnny Cash version. You did not disappoint, Ms. von Blingin ❤
I keep forgetting this isn't a Jonny Cash original. Now I'm going to forget it's not a Bardcore original
Once again, the dame has ✨slain✨. Thou have ✨eaten✨ and have deserted without a trail of crumbs.
Coming back to this after re-watching Higlander and paying attention to the changes in the lyrics really makes me think of a "young" Immortal after his Quickening but with no one there to tell him things and the pain he feels about not dying with his loved ones...
As usual Hildegard knocks things out of the proverbial park with her covers.
I want that voice to sing me to sleep and comfort me when I hurt. I feel like everything is okay and all of my problems are a fantasy when I listen to Hildegard sing like this.