Annie Lennox - Into The West (live at the 2004 Oscars)

Annie Lennox performs Into The West at the 2004 Oscars.
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[@MarsheyTV]

"End? No the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take"

[@dixie_rekd9601]

The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it.

[@dixie_rekd9601]

@@Shadow-gm9ct White shores, and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise.

[@mets2128]

Payton Kienle No it isn’t

[@jaygee6738]

I want that dialogue written on my tombstone

[@1estel1ch.42]

death is lighter than a feather, duty heavier than a mountain

[@MarsheyTV]

"What are we holding onto sam?" "That there is good in this world Mr Frodo and its worth fighting for"

[@kurisucosmo7954]

Just looking through the comments, I can see you're intent on making us cry huh?

[@MarsheyTV]

It's a good thing to cry.

[@breadbowlpasta]

Not all tears are an evil

[@GentleBeagle]

These replies could make Morgan Freeman let out a single tear of hope for youtube. Beautiful

[@beaversfan8116]

Gets me every time

[@Warhammerdude980]

I wish Tolkien could have heard this

[@lotr333]

+Jacob Snyder I believe he heard it.....Gandalfs speech pipin.

[@Nephilimfields]

+Jacob Snyder I think he'd approve :)

[@Iaadpgg92]

+lotr333 what do u mean ?

[@broganmcleod4958]

+laadpgg92 I think lotr means that the descriptions in this song were first heard in Gandalf's speech to Pippin about what happens after death, and since Tolkien died in the 70s, he would've seen the descriptions presented in this song, I guess. Not that those are accurate of a real life Heaven, though.

[@sarahconnor4668]

Jacob Snyder He heard it. He heard it before and during his writings.

[@Marie-se7zv]

We played this at my son's funeral 3 days ago. Rest peacefully Jeff. I love you with all my heart. I'll see you when it's my turn to cross over. Love Mom 💕

[@michaeloffgrid]

I’m so sorry for your loss. 😞

[@MrKmoconne]

I'm sorry for your loss. Into the West is about ends and beginnings. I hope you found a new beginning.

[@patriotdefender808]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Wow, that hit me pretty hard. May God bless you and your son!

[@revpgesqredux]

Love and prayers Marie. Jeff needs prayer no longer, being in the presence of the prayer-answerer.✝️🛐💙🥰♾️

[@Allenmarshall]

Hope you're doing well Marie.

[@roweng.4245]

Last year I sang this at the grave of a dear friend. I was crying as I finished; so was her husband.

[@azynkron]

She could definitely haven been an elf. She has that timeless beauty and noble charisma.

[@dlc1119]

There is something timeless and elven about her. A lot of music doesn't age very well, she has done things that will be considered 'classics' ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWi7g5lsmbiGoZo

[@jbearmcdougall1646]

And she's Scottish..and We're practically Godlike..

[@Dominian1]

She could also have played Sauron's Mouth.

[@willbournerv2259]

100% elf

[@haroldbrown6630]

Damn. Never thought of this. So true.....

[@RobCookJr]

Annie Lennox uses every bit of her strength to restrain her very powerful voice for this beautiful, gentle song. That restraint amplifies the power of the performance.

[@lucky4liveHawaii]

+R. Pelius Cook Agreed! I remember being a kid at a drag race and the muscle cars were hopping and lurching at the starting line with drivers barely able to keep them back until the gun... this performance feels like that.

[@atolm1]

beautifully stated

[@ThePSNinjas]

I think that’s also why Sound of Silence by Disturbed works so well, it slowly builds then the power of David Draimams voice comes out

[@shialtin]

I love the way she cuts all vibrato in the chorus so the notes are pure: "What can you see...Why do the white gulls call...?" Not a 'stark' but a *complimentary* contrast to the warmth of her voice in the verses, like silver threaded through velvet.

[@stormcorrosion176]

@@shialtin agreed shialtin, agreed. Her powerful vibrato conveys the emotion that this song has.

[@geraldthesaint5457]

And she won the Oscar for this song 👏👏👏🙌

[@Christopher8008]

Peter Jackson rejected the 1st song Howard Shore composed as the final song for ROTK. He asked him to have another go at it. I’m happy he did. Shore, Walsh & Lennox achieved perfection in this song. It’s literally the crowning jewel set atop this masterpiece trilogy.

[@stormcorrosion176]

I would love to hear the first song that Shore wrote though!!

[@Ellythrion]

@@stormcorrosion176 you can, it’s called ‘Use Well The Days’, and they recorded it with Annie Lennox. I’m sure you’ll be able to find it on KZbin.

[@josephjoe4180]

It's a great song, but I prefer Fellowship's May it Be from Enya. This trilogy still has the best soundtrack in movie history and I don't understand why we don't get good movie scores like this anymore. Movie soundtracks are so bland and forgetful now. Video games are now the best medium to hear beautiful music.

[@The_ZeroLine]

@@josephjoe4180 Movies are scored better than ever before. The further you go back, the greater the percentage of major studio films featuring corn ball scores. Indie pictures have also upped the score game. It’s just popular to always say everything used to be better. There are some areas where the past was much better and many more where it wasn’t. The “used to be better” line that makes me laugh the most is when someone says TV used to be so much better. 95% of TVs through the early ‘90s was unwatchable for someone with a brain. Yes, I hate reality TV, but there are hundreds of good TV series per season now while there used to be a handful per season at most.

[@josephjoe4180]

@@The_ZeroLine Hard disagree. And there are many film analysis videos discussing why films have forgetful scores now, including every frame a painting. Temp scores, lack of creativity, director interference, etc...As I said before, video game music has now taken over as the dominant form of soundtracks. Just look up Ori and the Blind forest as an example.

[@shanabuck8920]

the night my father died. I sat by his bedside holding his hand as his life slowly left his body breath by breath. All night at intervals I sang this song to him and I cannot hear it without remembering that last night singing him to his final rest who sat up with me so many nights when I was so small, holding me in his arms and singing me to sleep. We'll meet again, Dad, when it is my turn to board the grey ships, and sail to journey's end into the West.

[@archangelo536]

+Shana Buck That's beautifully sad. We all leave.

[@edgarestrada3701]

+Shana Buck That is so beautiful. I feel your loss. Namasté.

[@agnaldosantos3222]

Yes. We shall meet the ones that came before to clear away and ease our journey.

[@jorgeeduardoochoamojica8469]

Just remember that death is just another pass, one we all must take

[@johnbittlestone7577]

just a doorway to another life

[@freakyscottdude]

Liv Tyler's voice I swear is so peaceful

[@KenDiriwan]

oh Mi Lady Arwen

[@basaktoksoy4256]

Lord Of The Rings and everything about it became my whole world.

[@mathieuvandebeek4255]

Başak Toksoy man mine too I watch them once in three months and still don’t get bored but the books are so much more detailled

[@asburystantheeighth2786]

How sad! Try living in the real world.

[@Lightnings]

Asbury Stan the Eighth Good point. Fantasy is great entertainment but it isn't supposed to make up one's entire life, as I see it at least.

[@Walperion_Music]

Yeah it's sad, but maybe he did try to live in the real world. And it was worse than the Tolkien's world. It's a bit more boring colorless and less beautiful than the LOTR world. I tried living in the real usual world as well. It's nothing special. :) Just ok-ish at max.

[@Lightnings]

I know what you mean. But to me that changed as soon as I made more friends and also got a girlfriend. As cheesy as it may sound: Love is magic. It's able to cast spells over you and enchant life.

[@sarahsongz282]

Damn Liv Tyler's voice could end wars.

[@NRFNRR]

Sounds more like the optimal voice setting used by our future robotic overlords.

[@dltanner99]

He voice is so light and lilting. Peter Jackson had her slow down her speech and lower her voce an octave.

[@elenna679]

Jajajajaja

[@AmadorLover]

At least my fire, I'm sure...

[@nicopillay4059]

Michelle Pfeiffer and Kelly Reilly as well

[@DiecastTz]

the part when it starts "what can you see" i get goosebumps

[@adamm.1604]

Abbas Salvatore she absolutely nails that vocal riff every time it comes up. She is such an insanely good singer

[@BobbyCoggins]

Me, too!!!

[@christanice]

Me too, every time!!!!

[@stormcorrosion176]

Yes!!

[@riddles_in_the_dark]

I got goosebumps when I saw that Arwen was announcing her xD

[@Rossion64]

She could have made a good 'Galadriel' herself.

[@ternitamas]

I know!!

[@tonypap1]

Good shout. I think that was the point. Her voice was supposed to be Galadriel

[@MankindFails]

Not as good as Cate Blanchett. She was so great at looking old, wise, smart, noble, good and pure. I dont think anyone else could have done it as good.

[@EJ160E]

Galadriel’s lullaby to Frodo

[@skhstefany]

Same deep look indeed

[@kamiloos4393]

Nearly 20 years later I still got goosebumps after just first few seconds of this MASTERPIECE!

[@pzakp311]

Not just you, my dear. Goosebumps, eyes watering, emotions coming up.

[@MarsheyTV]

"I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you. Come on!"

[@damdamboi3837]

Marshy vg

[@tacituskilgore8859]

"I can't throw it in for you... BUT I CAN THROW YOU!"

[@rodrigomendez3161]

@@tacituskilgore8859 lmao 😂

[@Dorian2ification]

I'm a Metal guy. And Annie lennox moves me like no other, She's amazing. A true musician.

[@ReflectiveMethodology]

+Dorian two i wish she did a song with Christopher Lee

[@davecrupel2817]

im also a metalhead. HUGE appreciation and love for fantasy stuff. This song bro......this brings out man tears in me any time i listen to it

[@andrerk8497]

X2

[@daphneprocz]

Dorian, I am an aging metal head, and I must question of you: what is metal? If a song about an ageless, timeless, tale of loss, sacrifice, and change, one involving beating a god bent on destruction and killing everything made of light, one involving a suicide mission to save a land already sullied by the hate of man, doesn't register as metal, then stand down and buy some Air Supply LPs. This song is metal. Feel good about feeling something squishy.

[@Dorian2ification]

@@daphneprocz The theme can be considered Metal. The music style and arrangement not so much. IMO

[@bobbyrobinson1516]

I sang this to my father as he lay dying from COVID. It was devastating, beautiful and healing. Thanks to Annie Lennox, Fran Walsh and Howard Shore for such a profound piece of music.

[@bobbyrobinson1516]

@@joinkusbelinkiusthethird it’s the truth.

[@louiseshadbolt7913]

So beautiful and sad , sorry for your loss ❤

[@rowdyreidgirl]

Please NO HATE . M y 11 year old cat Fluff, passed away in my arms while I sang that song to him . He died of kidney failure just after his 11th birthday ❤

[@cotillion]

r.i.p. fluff

[@Morgan-yl3ou]

So sad but so beautiful

[@suchfrecks3110]

I sung this to my girl as we took our last drive together

[@jws1272]

You just made me cry..........bless you, and RIP Fluff, good kitty..........

[@katiedid1851]

Rest, Fluffy. God bless you for your love.

[@MarsheyTV]

"All we have to decide, is what to do with the time that is given to us"

[@pasty3656]

Yeah, I'm sure I'm not the only one who's lost someone and now they're bawling listening to this. Love you, mom..

[@Guinnessfor3]

She doesn't only sing the song...she lives it through her voice. Awesome talent.

[@jackrobinson5201]

I don't cry much, I don't cry at the films at all. But everytime I watch this I cry, and I don't know why. Its beautiful.

[@rickogden204]

There is no shame in crying...especially when the song is so beautiful

[@SandraNelson063]

You cry because you have a soul. A big one.

[@bigmike2464]

Great music is about the RAW emotion it can emote from you. memories come leaking out

What a wonderful sad song for an unforgettable movie!

[@maryanntamasan3585]

Yes it is. Lotr brings tears to my eyes everytime I watch it. The greatest movies of all time.

[@sweetlittleroselle972]

Maybe bittersweet, but very very hopeful!!!

[@strega0]

Rest in peace Christopher Tolkien. Thank you for continuing your father's legacy

[@rickogden204]

Amen to that

[@kristinakarreno5722]

Annie Lennox is ethereal, talented, beautiful and timeless!

[@BeaBearur]

I don’t know how you can hear this song and not cry.

[@infernl]

Always will remind me of the grandson I lost at 18 months old. When he left, part of me died too. Not long after, my life imploded. Lost my whole family but I have always held onto the memory of my infant grandson. I love you Dean. See you some day sweet boy.

[@terryandjoe]

I honestly do not understand how this got any dislikes

[@KenDiriwan]

those are the uruk-hai :(

[@thisisajang]

Probably from the orcs too

[@Mysticbean54]

Music elitists

[@Zamolxes77]

Orcs, trolls and Uruk-hai, although I can't explain how they survived after Sauron's demise. Perhaps Sauron is reborn and it has spawned them anew ?

[@biekgiek]

Aarongon stubbed his toe

[@nicklamart643]

Anyone out there still listening? This song hits differently now that my dad passed away. Tell your loved ones what they mean to you; we aren't guaranteed the next sunrise.

[@Robodie]

Hey there, internet stranger from the not-so-distant-past. My condolences on your dad's passing, and I hope the road to healing is getting less bumpy. Of course we're still out here listening to this in 2023. Music transcends all, including time.

[@gerardpriscoalce6157]

is it me or is this song perfect for burial and funeral events...

[@GabrieleVergani]

From Wikipedia: The song was conceived as a bittersweet Elvish lament sung by Galadriel for those who have sailed across the Sundering Sea. Several phrases from the song are taken from the last chapter of The Return of the King. In the commentaries and documentaries accompanying the extended DVD edition of the film, director Peter Jackson explains that the song wasn't inspired by Frodo, but by the premature death from cancer of young New Zealand filmmaker Cameron Duncan, whose work had impressed Jackson and his team. The first public performance of the song was at Duncan's funeral.

[@shinythesnail]

So basically it is - it reminds you that death is not an end and you have to let go :)

[@Tolkieniana1]

that's exactly what it is. An incredibly beautiful song to dedicate to the people that you have lost. The lyrics are composed to help you think that they left this earth in peace and they're in a better place now. I'm not even a religious person but I always cry when i hear this song, because I lost my grandmother last year who has always been like a mother to me and this song helps me getting through the pain of her loss and gives me peace in some way =)

[@lachimiste1]

From the Tolkien Gateway: “Peter Jackson explained that the song was partially inspired by the premature death from cancer of 17-year-old New Zealand filmmaker Cameron Duncan whose work had impressed Jackson and his team. The first public performance of the song was at Duncan's funeral.” So yes. It is perfect for that, because it was first sung to honor a talented boy who died far too young.

[@pigskinpoetry]

I've told my wife that this is the song I want at my funeral.

[@marialuizacallou5565]

Everytime i listen to this song i remember my father, who passed away this year. He Will always be on my mind and also in my heart. This song is a reminder that death is not an end, it is just a passage, to a full and peaceful life. I hope that this true masterpiece Will continue to bring peace and confort to more people, just like it brings to me.

[@55331066]

My friends, you bow to no one.

[@antanasmokus]

R.I.P. Christopher Out from the door where it began...

[@Roshark875]

Його праця буде в наших серцях не менше ніж праця його батька!

[@1estel1ch.42]

christopher hated the movies though...

[@anngo4140]

@@1estel1ch.42 He didn't "hate" them, he was making jokes here and there but he enjoyed his time in the production.

[@ringnebula1]

I finally followed my dream of many years and I started taking voice lesson when I was 50 years old. My teacher, a gentle man, at times let me chose songs to work on. We were working on this one during the last months of his life in 2017. I have not sang a note since then...

[@OdeForCruelty]

Makes me cry every goddamn time.

[@musicman76enator]

I cry too. It's such an emotionally moving soon.

[@mrnobody2222]

This song make me cry

[@craigus1991]

R.I.P. Sir Ian Holm.

[@mancinmelkor]

If Lady Galadriel was real, she would be this woman.

[@rogar61]

Peter Jackson dedicated this song to a 17 y.o. film maker who died of cancer.

[@sarahdawes8051]

The song was actually inspired by the young film maker whose name is Cameron Duncan. A very brave and talented young man from what I can tell.

[@torstenbengtsson4687]

After all these years and this song still gets me every time. 😢

[@kowanmcgarry]

Me too.

[@LauraLegends]

Beautiful song ❤️

[@deb-1558]

Annie Lennox is amazing

[@TJSaw]

Everything about the Lord of the Rings is beautiful. Absolutely everything.

[@dietmarkrah5319]

The grey rain curtain turned all to silver glass and was rolled back, and he beheld white shores and beyond them... a far green country under a swift sunrise.

[@mackalden5022]

She Has One Of The Most Beautiful And Powerful Voices.

[@endistherenown776]

End? No, the journey doesn't end here, death is just a part of life, one that we all must take The grey rain-curtain of this world falls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it... what? see what? White shores and beyond, a far green country, over a swift sunrise.

[@crazygemini82]

That isn't so bad ❤

[@hollyanne6554]

No words can describe the beauty of this song, her voice and her presence.

[@musicman76enator]

One of the greatest songs ever. No question about it. Annie Lennox is a world treasure. Always and Forever. ❤❤❤

[@lj036226]

For eternity ...

[@puttypete670]

Annie Lennox is so awesome

[@skyrimelderscrolls1634]

Correction - "Annie Lennox is so awesome"

[@puttypete670]

Skyrim ElderScrolls yes, excuse my bad spelling. I shall correct it

[@skyrimelderscrolls1634]

Putty Pete xD

[@dj393]

I am sick at home, bingewatching The Lord of the Rings trilogy, extended versions. Haven't gotten to the third one yet, but I skipped ahead and came to KZbin so I can hear this song!

[@ThaRealChuckD]

Annie Lennox is a bad ass singer. The euruthmics were a part of my generation. 😊

[@undertasty]

This is the song I want to be played at my funeral, whenever that happens. It is hauntingly beautiful, and carries the feeling and message I want to leave to those who'll miss me. A message of love, and fondness, and the hope we'll meet again.

[@jody024]

Arwen introducing this song made me tear up already, then Annie starts to sing and I am just melting.

[@marcob4630]

Annie Lennox is one of the best singer ever. Awesome performance; highly inspired indeed!

[@rogbrown1458]

Divine. Rog. Pacific sunset records.

[@marcob4630]

@@rogbrown1458 : yesss!

[@cathycruz6387]

Anni Lennox is always a show stopper. My heart just slows relatively while I hear her voice echoes through my head. Ahhh, very nostalgic

[@SakuraEtsu2007]

Remembering Andrew Lesnie, cinematographer for The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and The Hobbit. RIP.

[@dajusta87]

She's 58 years old! wow! Such a great singer!

[@tanyamendoza1572]

One of the most beautiful song I ever heard ❤

[@humanbeingpeaceandlove3850]

Here 16 years later and this woman should have gotten a standing ovation... Damn english men

[@ROBERT-z2i]

Películas épicas con músicos de otro nivel, nada de basura rapera o reguetón 😊

[@johnjones1534]

Amongst all the other comments, how beautiful is that dress?!? From a guy who usually cares not about such things...

[@a.w.1906]

Unbelievable this is 20 Years ago. My God, Time is a Beast.

[@MankindFails]

Unbelievable that she can do this live, ffs, that's real talent...

[@rickogden204]

Annie is very beautiful

[@davidshaw8826]

This will be my funeral song

[@chrismosher9581]

She looks so beautiful here.

[@fennec13]

Annie Lennox is immortal. I can't hear this song without crying for the beauty of it.

[@Kelly-wx9ry]

Annie returns to remind us she's a genius.

[@ald.3387]

This song just really wraps up the whole event with an ethereal embrace.

[@buehl444]

Even the intro to this perfomance by the actress was magical

[@jinkim6788]

This song is totally deserved For conclusion of 'Middle Earth Saga'

[@justinmeighan9683]

WTF that is completely incredible

[@UserX860]

What a voice, what a singer, what a song, what a movie !!!!!!!

[@DerPuttes]

I don´t know how often i saw the "Ring-Movies" but i can´t remeber this song :D

[@noemimoralesjeronimo7372]

Today is the 5th anniversary of the passing of my best friend, my soul brother. This was one of his favorite songs, today I am dedicating it and singing it as a prayer to heaven.

[@rodolfolaraleija6780]

"Death is not the end of one's path, but the beginning of a new one much greater. Fear not, for the journey will be peaceful everlasting..." - Unknown

[@matteo1995ify]

and the Oscar goes to: ANNIE LENNOX! 💖💖

[@stephanielaurent3888]

Liv is stunning! She was the right choice to introduce Annie Lennox, who is also very Elven herself!

[@jamaldt]

What a master performance!!!!

[@annettekluth182]

.....the older she gets, the more beautyful she became! Greetings from Germany.....

[@berengerdietiker22]

Tugs at the heart strings.

[@amatordensasmam]

'they are calling from across the distant shore' part shivers me..

[@MarkSunshine]

We would watch these LOTR movies -- regularly around the holidays. My dear passed on June 21 2023, the first day of Summer which we would celebrate each year. I listen to this tune and it has me overcome with emotion. RIP My dear 3:1 IMU I hope we meet again, like you said we would. I drive by Mary every day and ask her to watch over you.

[@emmamckenzie5503]

I want this song played at my funeral

[@HectorFigueroa-sr4yo]

What a masterful execution!

[@Nephilimfields]

I can't listen to this without crying - and I mean that in the best possible way

[@berghorst]

Annie Lennox is an absolute dream.

[@jules-pierremalartre7800]

I just had to watch this agsin after I heard of Christopher Tolkien’s passing.

[@strega0]

Same :(

[@SooyoungFTW]

Same

[@OheyBro]

Christopher didn't like these masterpiece films though

[@jules-pierremalartre7800]

@@OheyBro I'm not surprised. As good as they are, they are still a severe departure from Tolkien's work - especially the Hobbit movies. Did he have anything against this song though, and Lennox's outstandingly moving performance?

[@rickogden204]

I really hope they are amongst the Elves having roast mutton and singing in the lofty boughs of Mallorn trees

[@dennisdelgado7350]

Moved me to tears…..

[@F115Stealth]

I cannot say, why I have instantly tears in my eyes, when I hear this song. It touch my heart.

[@6davie]

I would like to have this masterpiece at my funeral.

[@DenaInWyo]

What a legend. I think of my uncle, when I hear this song, who was a huge LOTR fan but died before the movies, which he would have ruthlessly picked apart. But as a hospice nurse, I think of everyone I see passing to the west. I can never hear this song without crying but also being uplifted by its beauty and comfort.

[@ryanbutler2346]

so beautiful!

[@craigkelly4278]

This got me through the loss of my Grandfather R.I.P Grandad

[@rickogden204]

annie is very beautiful

[@soundseeker63]

She looks just like she did in "Julia" (1984) here. Her spirit is timeless and her performances are spellbinding. Lennox is a legend among musicians for sure! Love me some Annie :-)

[@jefferymarshall3870]

What a Beautiful Voice

[@edlawrencebadilles6837]

2022 and still watching this masterpiece.

[@williamcrowe2576]

This song was written in memory of a young man whose passion for filmmaking despite being stricken with cancer was what kept him going until his untimely death.