My son is getting his feet wet on a little heavy metal.....when I heard his music, I had to introduce him to this.... I think he liked it! Love you Rain! Aka....Hank...I told him mamas friends were the coolest! Love from Ruffin NC ❤ Michell D
This is one of the best covers I've ever heard (well, I'm referring primarily to the studio recording, which is mindblowing). The original Jane song doesn't really work, because the vocal melodies don't seem to fit with the music. WHW reworked the vocals and made it into THEIR song. Great job, guys.
Damn - very gracious thanks - albeit years late... "Voice" was a labor of love - we've never really been a cover band because I have always felt that unless you can really make it your own, why mess with perfection? Most covers tend to be a disservice if not an outright bastardization - but then you've got Hendrix, Metallica, etc who made songs their own. In this case, I loved the original - and it was suggested that our sound was similar to Jane and Novalis early on... anyway, the *feeling* of this song resonated in particular, and given Jane really never were known outside of Germany, this was a tribute at heart - wanting to make more people aware of their awesome music (especially 1975-78), to keep it alive. We did our best to retain the starkness of the original, but the whole premise of WHW is to keep it real - so lyrically and vocally, it had to be something personally relevant, something sincere. We hold no claim to this song - what we've done is in fact the Jane song - simply slightly re-arranged...though, the vocal melodies and guitar solos are 100% WHW. Perhaps it's best thought of as a "mash up" long before that was a thing...but, yeah, it was my "baby" on the "Empires" album, and always a highlight of the live sets!
I keep coming back to this song and just learned its a cover! Something about this grabs me hard. The vocals are so powerful and musically it shows so much restraint and power. You guys are the best band i have found in quite awhile.
I always come back to this tune, even though it's a cover/interpretation version. It happened to be my entry point into the WHW world, so it holds a special place. I was in the crowd for this show, and when this song hit I can't tell you how good it felt to experience it in person. I especially love what Rain and Michelle have done with this song, vocally. Everyone is at the top of their game in this performance. Thank you!
Oh Tom... what a song and what a version... you can't imagine how emotionally connected I am with it..reminds me a dark but significant period of my life. Thanks for posting this. Greetings! I'm looking forward to see you again soon in Greece! Nick :)
Also, it's more an "interpretation" versus a straight cover - the intention was to preserve the starkness of the original, but liberties were taken with some of the guitar parts and the vocal melodies/lyrics are totally different - not to disrespect Jane, rather to convey the feelings of theirs through the looking glass of my life experiences - so it would come from the heart and soul sincerely, as that is entirely what WHW was about.
@@WhileHeavenWeptofficial wow awesome I got a response from the band 😁😁. Yeah I didn't think anyone would read my comment lol, but my buddy also showed me a RUclips video of the original and yes they are totally different. An interpretation is the perfect word. And thanks for the other link you just made my day 👍🏻. That concert looked incredible!! Hope you guys can start playing live again soon. Take care
I always get goosebumps listening to this! 🖤
Those voices...incredible
Different styles of music, they fade away, but this one will stay forever..🤟🤟🤟
My son is getting his feet wet on a little heavy metal.....when I heard his music, I had to introduce him to this.... I think he liked it! Love you Rain! Aka....Hank...I told him mamas friends were the coolest! Love from Ruffin NC ❤ Michell D
Love from Argentina dommers!!
🍺♠️😎🇦🇷
The lead guitar tones on this are absolutely delicious
Cheers brother. Thanks for the comments! \m/ Rain
This is one of the best covers I've ever heard (well, I'm referring primarily to the studio recording, which is mindblowing). The original Jane song doesn't really work, because the vocal melodies don't seem to fit with the music. WHW reworked the vocals and made it into THEIR song. Great job, guys.
Who has the original?
@@skasei88 Jane, a German prog band.
Damn - very gracious thanks - albeit years late... "Voice" was a labor of love - we've never really been a cover band because I have always felt that unless you can really make it your own, why mess with perfection? Most covers tend to be a disservice if not an outright bastardization - but then you've got Hendrix, Metallica, etc who made songs their own. In this case, I loved the original - and it was suggested that our sound was similar to Jane and Novalis early on... anyway, the *feeling* of this song resonated in particular, and given Jane really never were known outside of Germany, this was a tribute at heart - wanting to make more people aware of their awesome music (especially 1975-78), to keep it alive. We did our best to retain the starkness of the original, but the whole premise of WHW is to keep it real - so lyrically and vocally, it had to be something personally relevant, something sincere. We hold no claim to this song - what we've done is in fact the Jane song - simply slightly re-arranged...though, the vocal melodies and guitar solos are 100% WHW. Perhaps it's best thought of as a "mash up" long before that was a thing...but, yeah, it was my "baby" on the "Empires" album, and always a highlight of the live sets!
I love this Song!!😘😆👍 2020
I never get tired hearing this.....Rain's voice live is amazing!
It never ends
Soren...we appreciate you immensely brother! \m/ Rain
This guy has a kick-ass voice!
it's rain Irving from an underrated band back in 96 altura..
BEST BAND IN USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cannot listen to this without crying myself...Peace
What a voice!!!! Band sounds amazing!!!!
epic song, great music. while heaven heaven wept rules supreme doom forever.
Salutes from Perú
I keep coming back to this song and just learned its a cover! Something about this grabs me hard. The vocals are so powerful and musically it shows so much restraint and power. You guys are the best band i have found in quite awhile.
Epic! F'n Rain is and the whole band is flawless!
Thank you for your wonderful music!
I always come back to this tune, even though it's a cover/interpretation version. It happened to be my entry point into the WHW world, so it holds a special place. I was in the crowd for this show, and when this song hit I can't tell you how good it felt to experience it in person. I especially love what Rain and Michelle have done with this song, vocally. Everyone is at the top of their game in this performance. Thank you!
Best song of all time ~ LOVE IT ♥
Perfect
Those guitar harmonies in the mid section!!!!!
Sorrow never ends
Greetings from Brazil =)
Greetings indeed! Thanks for listening and sharing!
:D
+1 :D
Many greetings. \o ♥
Just found you guys on Spotify.... holy shit guys!!!! love it!!!
Shredd Hed Thanks for listening mate! Cheers!
Hell yah good for you tom. Nice band good singer.
Fantastic band, fantastic song
The best song ever. Thanks again WHW
Thanks for the kind words and support! Cheers!
OMG!
From Russia with love!)))
My favorite from them. From a masterpiece Album.
Angelic
i love WHILE HEAVEN WEPT
Desde la primera cancion que escuche de ustedes quede maravillado, excelente!!!!!!
Oh Tom... what a song and what a version... you can't imagine how emotionally connected I am with it..reminds me a dark but significant period of my life. Thanks for posting this. Greetings! I'm looking forward to see you again soon in Greece!
Nick :)
I remember coming across your Myspace page years ago by accident.. I have been a huge fan ever since!!!
Incredible performance! Tom, your beard is beastly. Thanks for uploading this.
Woooooooow!!!
Looking forward to the Rotterdam show next sunday! Hope you play this awesome gem!
Epico su sonido transmite todo el viaje... WHW RULES!!!
Epico, la música es todo un viaje... WHW RULES!!!
sooooo....emotional....
TOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM !!!!
Beautiful work!
Awesome!
Amazing...!!!
Thanks for listening! It WAS a magic performance...maybe the best we've done of this song!
While Heaven Wept Indeed! Good work guys!
awesome sad masterpiece!!
Never knew this was a cover until my buddy told me lol. Great fn band always wanted to see what the fans did, but they don't show it.
Well it wasn't like this ruclips.net/video/PkDazfNvk30/видео.html or Rotterdam, that's for sure! But close!
Also, it's more an "interpretation" versus a straight cover - the intention was to preserve the starkness of the original, but liberties were taken with some of the guitar parts and the vocal melodies/lyrics are totally different - not to disrespect Jane, rather to convey the feelings of theirs through the looking glass of my life experiences - so it would come from the heart and soul sincerely, as that is entirely what WHW was about.
@@WhileHeavenWeptofficial wow awesome I got a response from the band 😁😁. Yeah I didn't think anyone would read my comment lol, but my buddy also showed me a RUclips video of the original and yes they are totally different. An interpretation is the perfect word. And thanks for the other link you just made my day 👍🏻. That concert looked incredible!! Hope you guys can start playing live again soon. Take care
what a voice! fucking emotional!
Tom, nice hair flips!!!
Original ist von der deutschen Kultband "JANE". Diese nennen sich heute "Peter Pankas Jane". Gut gecovert, aber auch nicht mehr!
Original by german progrock band JANE 1977
God damn. Thought the CD was good... Live is fuckin incredible!
This particular performance was a magic one! So glad we captured it on film and the pro-audio too!
If Devin Townsend has a brother.
Rain Irving looks funny here, it doesnt look like him, well is bold and the movements but the voice is very thin