Annie Lennox - Dido's Lament

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“For the 10th Anniversary of A Christmas Cornucopia we wanted to offer something a little bit different than the original album. Dido’s Lament was an almost forgotten recording I made a decade ago which was randomly unearthed from (co -producer) Mike Steven’s studio during lockdown earlier this year... It is the most profoundly haunting and melancholic aria from the opera written by English composer Henry Purcell approximately 300 years ago, where heartbroken Dido prepares to commit suicide. It occurred to me there was a comparison to the destruction human beings have brought upon the Planet. When it comes to climate catastrophe, we are on the edge of abyss. I really believe we don’t have much time left to make an effective change. We are looking at a civilization on the downwards side. This is the truth of this matter. It’s staring us in the face and we are not paying any significant attention -continuing on as if it doesn’t exist. I see Dido’s Lament as a lament for our dying planet.” - Annie Lennox
Music video by Annie Lennox performing Dido's Lament. © 2020 La Lennoxa, under exclusive license to Universal Island Records Ltd. A Universal Music Company
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[@bricac21]

I love that she used Henry Purcell's composition in this song. Absolutely Beautiful. Love and Light to everyone.

[@paulaamaral8429]

As I see, someone loves to take my vision away.

[@francoisthouvenin189]

You were bound to sing this extraordinary piece sooner or later! We love you you, Annie! Keep it up!!...

[@Troughton10]

Amazing and so very beautiful. It is so moving. The pain and turmoil of Annie Lennox’s voice in this song causes such heartbreak. Phenomenal voice, phenomenal lyrics and a phenomenal video. What an early Christmas present. Thank you, Annie Lennox

[@gailthornton4572]

Oh, my word. And I am lost for words. Breathtakingly, heart-achingly beautiful. Annie Lennox has taken this glorious and always-moving Purcell aria, respected the original and, together with the accompanying video, created something new; pointed, powerful, poignant and of the moment. Thank you Ms Lennox - always one of my favourite composers and singers. (My favourite original Dido? Janet Baker, naturally :-) But this version is now my joint favourite. And my first love is classical music, so this is some praise.)

[@paulaamaral8429]

She turned Dido's lament into Earth's lament. I wrote a script, many years ago, based upon the romance between Dido and Aeneas. This video clearly describes environmental issues.

[@paulaamaral8429]

It takes a lot of talent to interpret this artwork. Annie Lennox' is one of the best in the industry. Some classical and mythological works can be enlightened by a new generation of artists, who are also story tellers, that keeps the cultural movement's alive.

[@michaelfoxbrass]

This gorgeous Purcell piece sung by one of our most beautiful artists. Thank you, Annie.

[@cherryincompote]

oh how I missed that voice 💖

[@jasminhamilton1147]

Thank you for your artistict gifts Ms. Lennox. Thank you for honoring and bringing to light Henry Purcell's artistic gifts. This video along with the beautiful song certainly brings out a powerful message we would do well to listen to and act upon. It is urgent that we work to save our planet. Our home is on fire. Individually and collectively we can end the destruction.

[@joeperez2533]

What a wonderful piece of art. Sublime ,nostalgic and epic. And that voice!!! Out of this world. It's like ascending to the realm of the gods. The divine and unique Annie Lennox!!!

[@silviam.8530]

There's a touch of the sacred. No hint of the profane.

[@carolinafigueroa6820]

I can feel the sorrow of Chile and this Planet ......stunning voice and lovely Annie

[@wendymccleave7490]

I've seen it twice - both times equally as powerful, equally as beautiful - that extraordinary voice - and both times in tears. What an anthem for the planet. What on earth have we done to it and the beautiful creatures we share it with? I hope this will help to raise awareness and individual action that will ultimately put sufficient pressure on governments worldwide to take horrifically belated steps for change before it's too late. I can dream....

[@SyrDoN]

She never left us

[@jennifer97363]

Christmas Cornucopia along with Sting’s If On a Winter’s Night are my two very favourite Christmas albums. ❤️⛄️🎄✨❄️✨🎄⛄️

[@norabaynes4645]

I agree!!!

[@OberonZg]

Christmas Cornucopia is a masterpiece

[@olivierlevasseur6034]

For 10 years this gem was hidden from us and I can't undertand why! This may be the best piece on A Christmas Cornucopia. It's as angelic as Christmas was meant to be! A whole choir of Annies never sounded so good! Thank you for releasing this, oh and if there are more hidden gems like this one, please release them!

[@kathleen4376]

Beautiful reminder to care about this Planet. Been a fan from the beginning . Thanks for caring .

[@emics]

I hope Annie will make more music in this period & although this is an older song, I hope she will record new material and give us more music and mini live performances !

[@alessiocikalone836]

Always shivers when i listen to her voice....please Annie go on singing ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@marymc4044]

It’s such an authentic sound, in plain song. I’m sure singers of Purcell’s time didn’t quaver around with vibrato. Lennox is vastly knowledgeable of her profession, such a professional. It irks me that her genre is given as only “pop”.

[@jasonchongym123]

Hi Annie please come out with an acoustic album since u are at home with the piano all this time

[@pfoster1666]

My God, Annie's still got it. In spades. Hearts, clubs, and diamonds, even.

[@nicopavlov8231]

this is the most beautiful song i ever heared....

[@andreasspiroulias]

Great art, words of wisdom and concern, alert bells. That's what the world needs. That's what we expect from the great artists of our times. Thank you!

[@SyrDoN]

Both have never stopped. Stewart Lindsey is one of the most refreshing acts I have heard in a long time. David and Annie are the real thing. Nothing can take that away from either

[@PaulDeveraux]

She's back! Wonderful timing, Ms. Lennox!

[@DesertSageArizona]

Delighted to hear that her amazing voice hasn’t lost one ☝️ iota of its immense strength & power! 🤩🤩🤩🎶What a gift!

[@soundseeker63]

I just heard this on the radio last night while driving home and nearly crashed my car! :-S New material from Annie is always a treat, but... What a hauntingly beautiful and powerful recording! Utterly bewitching, sad, and yet fitting the messy situation we find ourselves in right now. A mess entirely of our own doing. Annie's voice cut's like a sunbeam through the murk and darkness of the world and gives hope and warmth to so many.

[@BartManNL]

I am glad I am not the only one capable of this... For me it was 'Ecce Puer' (composer Vladimir Godar, sung by Iva Bitova) which nearly made me walk under a car at a crossing... And for this peace: unbelievably beautiful as-is and with Annie Lennox singing it even more so.

[@NattyMe1]

How strange .i also heard it on the radio while driving home . I thought, who is this beautiful voice .It's a really moving piece of music. Then to hear its Annie lennox. Even better .

[@drnellybuckman195]

So very beautiful it makes me cry 😥 She's true Diva

[@Tocsin-Bang]

I have heard many recordings of Dido's Lament, including those of some of the most famous opera singers, but this outshines them all, truly heart-rending!

[@chong2389]

"Not one would mind, neither bird nor tree If mankind perished utterly; And Spring herself, when she woke at dawn, Would scarcely know that we were gone." -Sara Teasdale (There Will Come Soft Rains) It is sad that we continue to poison bird and tree and Spring herself may never wake.

[@karengardner8854]

Perfect song to end on ...

[@darrellpoitras5571]

Sara Teasdale

[@eoNKgxbi]

Annie Lennox, You touched My Very Soul many years ago. Thank You...

[@yumerchASMR]

This is crazy, I'm reading the Aeneid in my Latin class! What are the odds that two of my favorite things, Latin, and Annie's music, would ever combine?

[@thomasquinn284]

You just might be at a Jesuit high school studying Homer's epic. If you are, walk upon a hallowed path taken by many before you. Enjoy the journey and apply the lessons to the life yet to come. God bless!

[@teagoldleaf4137]

It's because Annie is awesome in so many ways ❤

[@wendymccleave7490]

Synchronicity! It happens surprisingly frequently. I've lost count of the amount of times I'm typing or reading a word - often not a short or common word - or even a whole phrase at the same moment that the exact same word or phrase is spoken on the television or radio. It's quite magical.

[@patrickney846]

I remember my classics classes now with great fondness. Make suer you keep it up in years to come.

[@DavidBrianPaley]

Just enjoy the rare times in your life when more than one joy occurs at once. (It doesn't happen as often as we might hope for...though probably more often than we deserve. You may have guessed that I'm pretty much a cynic!)

[@springbabyblue4320]

Sounds like Annie has gone back to her classical training. Beautiful. Like a Requiem so many layers, ethereal. Would love to hear an EP. Over & over. Thank you

[@borninberlin76]

Wie vermisse ich die Stimme von Annie Lennox . Ich hoffe sie kommt bald mit neuem Material ❤️❤️❤️

[@svensvenkill]

This makes me cry every time I hear it. So pure, beautiful and yet tragic and haunting. Thank you, Annie Lennox. x

[@paulsmith3994]

This is a spiritual performance delivered from Annie's heart to ours. Thank you.

[@daphnetaylorstreet3835]

Poor Dido... Annie is exquisite as always

[@IanBrownMakeUpArtist]

Would gladly listen to an entire album of music like this from Annie. I hope there’s an album coming.

[@chriscalvert5887]

Look up A Christmas Cornucopia! Stunning Christmas record that this is from

[@Lauradicus]

How anyone who cares about our Mother Earth and not cry when watching this - it’s beyond my strength. Thank you.

[@juicidecafe]

Koyaanisqatsi v2020. I'm overwhelmed. Thanks Annie, all the best for you.

[@mikeford1273]

Shes a national treasure,nay! A world treasure.. cheers and thanks Annie.!

[@jsegura525]

Annie Lennox is from Britain.

[@tollcross4755]

@@jsegura525 Scotland

[@jsegura525]

@@tollcross4755 I thought Scotland was in Britain U.K.

[@tollcross4755]

@@jsegura525 So is England,Wales and Northern Ireland but she doesn't come from any of these.

[@omarmohamedfarouk4157]

we are miss you 😁😁😁 and you're so sweet you're back teenage ago when the year you sing sweet dream's and this photo in your youtube channel

[@carolinelabbott2451]

When humanity dies eventually, the earth will recover and we will all be deservedly forgotten.

[@jameslawson1793]

hi welcome back two legend annie Lennox she is rocking it God bless annie ☺💚💛

[@YellaBellydAlligator]

Full of longing and light with a voice of angels. This is a very gorgeous interpretation.

[@Nikioko]

Purcell was a great composer. Heavily underrated.

[@terew9145]

Ever Paramount, The Diva, Annie!! 🌹💝💋💝🌟

[@jimmysmom581]

Annie, amazing as usual. The soundtrack of my life since I was a teenager back in 1998.

[@patriziabrugiatelli906]

Georgeus my dear friend have this song in rete 🌹🤗🤚💕super

[@SAVELOG]

Simply fantastic transposition......a real ecxtatic sound moment

[@susanmoran5226]

Such a sweet sad song. I love this modern adaptation of the Henry Purcell composition .

[@anamariapinho7669]

She's back with a magical Christmas gift in troubled times

[@ultimateeurythmics]

A very powerful antidote to all of the xmas adverts promoting consumerism appearing on TV today. The video works perfectly with the song Annie! Waiting 10 years for this to make its debut seems to have been perfectly timed!

[@susanmoran5226]

Those adverts come earlier each year.

[@kathleensusmann4619]

Hub

[@TheJodie6789]

Such beautiful music and singing and showing what we're doing to our planet and the animals that are being driven to extinction

[@eurythmicsvideovisionaries2443]

Absolutely stunning!!

[@lynnecottam1043]

Annie has such an amazing voice.....this is beautiful ❤️

[@misstrekfreak]

One of my favourite pieces of music sung by one of my favourite people. A kind of bliss. Those visuals! Thank you so much Annie 🙏

[@gailthornton4572]

Absolutely my response too. One of my very favourite classical arias (and my favourite version is by Janet Baker; yours?). But Annie Lennox is also one of my favourite singers - and with her version, and the accompanying video, she has respected Purcell, but re-purposed the piece to create a new and hugely powerful, poignant and profound message. Deeply moving.

[@misstrekfreak]

@@gailthornton4572 I am with you on that. I only have to think of Dido’s Lament and Janet Baker’s voice fills my head 👏

[@gailthornton4572]

@@misstrekfreak Me too :-) Annie Lennox, Janet Baker - two glorious and unique voices in their different worlds. (I was very slightly apprehensive when I saw the announcement via twitter that Annie had recorded a version of Dido's Lament - oh me of little faith! What was i thinking? Of course, it is apt, careful of the original and just stunningly beautiful!)

[@misstrekfreak]

@@gailthornton4572 do we share some funky dna particles? You took those words right out of my brain before they’d even reached my mouth. x

[@gailthornton4572]

@@misstrekfreak 😁👍

[@derlizmoreno]

How lovely to see a new release of you at this wonderful time, which may feel way different from the past years, but we still have hope for a bright future ahead. This is going to be a great Christmas present.

[@barryking]

Annie is the best 😍😍😍

[@davidgiles9802]

What a track,what an arrangement and ultimately what an absolutely beautiful voice,Annie,make more lovely songs like this.

[@Cicilo1983]

Beautiful rendition. Something reminds me of "Julia" from Eurythmics' "1984, soundtrack, probably the tinkling keyboard parts.

[@MonogramistaML]

will we still be there?........

[@stephanscholz5181]

It fits exactly to the mood of the 1984 soundtrack

[@gigigoyette1333]

Brilliant, profound, melodic and almost haunting. You’ve come a long way from the old Dave Stewart days. I love how you’re so all over the board with your different genres of music. Clearly classically trained. I remember meeting you at the village recorder when you were there and Dave got down his hands and knees and kissed your toes if I recall. You might not remember me, but I was there with my friend who worked for Geordie Hormel. I told you that my mum has the same haircut. I Always loved your style, you’re an amazing human. Thank you for this contribution to society especially right now.

[@sandykluth45]

Blessed are the listeners!

[@cristinacastelli1501]

God bless you lovely Annie fantastic voice and inspiración music

[@ryanmorin3092]

This is the most interesting and moving performance I've heard all year. Thank you.

[@tinyman5532]

dude its been out for 331 years get with it ryan damn

[@vigwig]

Stunning use of the aria as a dirge for the planet

[@mariejosemazzarolo3865]

Very beautiful song

[@airten]

Hauntingly beautiful.

[@ann-britthallen1025]

Underbar sång. Alla måste förvalta sitt arv. Jorden.

[@JeanetteBlaauw]

What a wonderful song! And a voice that’s still impressive, as if no years have gone by. Thank you.

[@sandradamen796]

We have come so far in such a short time. Now our Earth is dying as a result of it. How much longer do we have if we continue to do as we do? Thank you for the reminder Annie!

[@BlindingDarkness1111]

My soul lifted it's head and cried as it remembered and forgot...

[@Inkydoodoo]

This is a powerful video and the lyrics, so little, yet so precise ❤️ 'Remember the time of change that creation of good/bad once did but yet the evil one was only evil for a short time '

[@samlancaster1277]

Check out some of the recordings of this made in the 1960’s - yes over 50 years ago. Kathleen Ferrier produced the most outstanding - in my own view of course. Thank you Annie.

[@aprild9577]

Annie will always be one of my favorite singers. I wish she still maid new music. I wish I could have seen her live

[@TheAndrewRitchie]

A powerful song. A beautiful video. A dire situation.

[@wodantheviking]

For me, Annie Lennox has just risen another notch. I already thought she was at the top! ps thanks of reminding me about Purcell.

[@stefanialisena516]

Thank you Annie! 🙏💌🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@Yasnoor1]

Goosebumps! I love this so much. Thank you Annie Lennox.

[@OscarsWilde]

Wow, vocals, lyrics, arrangements, video. Wow

[@callmedaniel8260]

I love this song and she has the perfect voice for it.

[@rominagomez7948]

Love you Annie you are beautiful...amazing voice ..Love all songs...Love from argentina

[@jorgeingediaz]

I loved the song, it's a dip feeling that tales My heard. But To me the planet isn't dying. We are un the edge of a Big change. We re loosing si many species, but life is strong. Perhaps we perish. But the planet with the survivors Will rice over our debastetion.

[@chriscalvert5887]

This is the song that will be played at the end of the world

[@Maleblade]

I have been thinking about you Annie.Stay safe and sound...and happy. hugs

[@cathyscarvey2461]

Perfection once again, Annie! Thank You so much for the integrity in all of your Songs. This one gave me chills just like the many before it. Very Exciting! Very Painful at this time and for these times.

[@BeliSetip]

Thank you, Annie, and your team for such a beautiful message. I think I'll spend New Year's Day posting a link to this vision on the facebook page of every fossil fuel company and investment company and Australian government organisation that I can find. We need to communicate better the urgent need to halt humanity's viral attack on Earth's ecosystems, and I feel your artwork does this superbly. Thank you, Annie, and your team.

[@lucisventusnoctis]

Happy that one of my most respected contemporary singers also respects one of my most respected arias ❤️❤️❤️

[@noleenhogarty236]

Hi Annie its brilliant kinda haunting but suits what we're all going through your voice is brilliant as always thank you for bringing back the old christmas songs and Carol's it makes it feel more like christmas now I grew up listening to just the christmas songs no one really sung the Christmas songs much

[@yolandadejesus7183]

On a journey not knowing will anyone know where my soul is now knowing. ❤

[@duncanfromek4081]

Powerful stuff. Very moving. The mess that us humans have made of our planet. Amazing song Annie.

[@lkj974]

Yes, we really have made a mess of things haven’t we?

[@AnnaDraconida]

Beautiful... And heartbreaking.

[@alfredosalomon6771]

RIGHT UNDER MY SKIN . MAKES ME CRY ¡ I REMEMBER THIS ARIA IN THE 70 FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM TJ ,BC ,MX

[@m.woodsrobinson9244]

This song was DESPERATELY needed in 2020!!!!!

[@annegreen4667]

Truly hauntingly beautiful.....

[@cristinacastelli1501]

Ilove this song Annie fantastic voice and artist personality

[@valeriewanless6605]

I absolutely love this piece of music 17th century unbelievable!!! I cried listening to it love it

[@kerrianderson106]

She's back beautiful timing Annie my birthday's between you and me and friends is coming up also god works in mysterious ways always a positive hope it smooth sailing for you and your family Kerri***ooo***

[@sirkonivaric]

Wow, at least one good thing happened this year.

[@afribear]

Hauntingly beautiful! Thank you for this powerful rendition of the music piece, Annie. Also, always know that you are much loved by me, your South African fan. X

[@brianwerner-wacker4076]

Wonderful.

[@cristinacastelli1501]

Absolutely wonderful again and again