Empty Chairs At Empty Tables - Les Misérables (angelic cover by Cormac Thompson)

[@CoverNation]

Today we are featuring young and super talented Cormac Thompson from London, UK for the first time on Cover Nation! Thanks to him for his incredibly beautiful vocal cover of Empty Chairs At Empty Tables from Les Misérables!! If you liked his cover, go show some love and subscribe and follow him at his links in the video description box :) Let us know in the comment section what you thought of it and what covers and artists you'd like to see on Cover Nation next!

[@vangelia6719]

The last of a kind...this generation was a fading image of mankind yet this young boy...what can I say? He gave us hope; he is hope.

[@Angie-mm9rn]

His performance moved me to tears. I can't believe that such a young boy can express such pain, wistfulness and regret with a song - he is truly angelic!

[@paulsullivan445]

I have listened to all the versions by lots of people and this is the very BEST. Perfect dictions, a voice like a musical instrument, every note hit perfectly.

[@gamor11]

You should listen to Jonathan Antoine versión.

[@TedSawyer-v5o]

I totally agree. My favorite version BY FAR!!

[@stuartlawler2291]

This is the most amazing performance I have ever heard. His voice, and the piano accompaniment are just out of this world.

[@manuelaoconnell9401]

This song has nothing to do with Covid. It talks of the death of children and war. This has to be the most beautiful song I've heard. This boy sings like an angel.

[@carmelslater3643]

As in…right now. 😢😢

[@ThePastorshane]

Yes this annoyed me too. 2:00 This song is about people bound together by a cause and an idsal, a cause that died with all of his friends that day.

[@katzenkind6835]

It's from "Les Misérables". "Les Misérables" is a novel by Victor Hugo and also a Musical. It has been written to raise awareness about injustices such as poverty, tyranny, oppression etc. The song from the Musical is sung by a young man, named Marius Pontmercy, who was (more or less) part of a group of young students, known as "les amis de l'ABC". These young students fought in the june uprising of 1832 for democracy and wished to end the oppression of their fellow men. All of the students die for their cause, shot and stabbed by the national guard - except Marius. Marius now is all alone, feels intense survivor's guilt and mourns his friends. This is what this song is about.

[@lyricalalchemist4091]

I love that they were able, with grace and tenderness, to pluck this song from its original context and so artfully extend the breadth and length of its meaning. In this performance it wears such an emotionally impactful timeliness to contemporary global events. His voice is beyond astounding. This re-imagining is heartbreakingly beautiful. I've listened and I've cried many times.

[@Ramona7750]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏​@@katzenkind6835

[@rocou07]

Quelle magnifique interprétation de l'un des passages les plus émouvants de la comédie musicale Les misérables.

[@deanerdean58]

His Voice Gives Me Goosebumps, an Old Soul in a Little Boys Body ❤

[@salg8324]

I have listened to many of the songs that he has sung, His voice is absolutely beautiful and amazing. Such A Brilliant young man

[@sometimessage]

His version is hauntingly beautiful. Both the singing and piano.

[@helenazakharia4099]

Haunting, especially in these very difficult times.

[@bonnies.8699]

Carmac.....This is still your masterpiece! I have listened to your magnificent mastery of this song over and over. And your pianist is equally amazing!!! God bless you for sharing your talent with me. Bonnie in Indianapolis ❤

[@laurawgarts]

Wow, he does an incredible job with this song, just amazing! ❤

[@pietervandenbosch2909]

I think that this song has to be a warning for us all. We need peace all over the world 😍❤️

[@minnesotanurse3393]

Tears in my eyes and ache in my heart. Just retired from a lifetimen in nursing, this hit me hard.

[@skh2978]

may peace be with you

[@douglas2510]

I can just start imagining how many lives you have touched.

[@Angie-mm9rn]

I'm listening to the haunting, angelic voice of Cormac Thompson and I can't believe that so young a person is able to express such wistfulness, sorrow and regret with a song...I must confess he moved me to tears. I do hope he continues his singing career and also makes more CDs. I found only one and to my utter regret it does not contain this song....

[@CormacThompson]

Hello - thank you for your kind message - good news I will be releasing a new CD with all my latest songs (and some new) later this year (2023). I will be providing details via my channel and socials etc 😀❤

[@petremarta2682]

Empty Chairs at Empty Tables There's a grief that can't be spoken There's a pain goes on and on Empty chairs at empty tables Now my friends are dead and gone Here they talked of revolution Here it was they lit the flame Here they sang about tomorrow And tomorrow never came From the table in the corner They could see a world reborn And they rose with voices ringing And I can hear them now! The very words that they had sung Became their last communion On this lonely barricade At dawn Oh my friends, my friends forgive me That I live and you are gone There's a grief that can't be spoken There's a pain goes on and on Phantom faces at the window Phantom shadows on the floor Empty chairs at empty tables Where my friends will meet no more Oh my friends, my friends Don't ask me what your sacrifice was for Empty chairs at empty tables Where my friends will sing no more

[@PELEGON1]

Thank you for the words.

[@jiefeiyang9557]

This is the sound from heaven !!

[@HOPEUSMAXIMUS]

Now that was absolutely first class. Superb piano with such an amazing voice. Top marks indeed.

[@virginiahamel8973]

So,so beautiful So moving

[@colleencroucheringram2468]

Perfection 🤩 hit every nerve ending in the perfect way. So humbling being able to listen such talent 🌼🌸🌺

[@manuelrodriguez9064]

This cover touches my heart. I can't stop listening to it. Cosmac, that was beautiful.

[@margaretenhaga3214]

I listen this song several times and i m not tired . Inteligent message that song bring to me. Thank you. Margarete Atena Nhaga from Portugal kiss

[@mariesimbeck9875]

Great song from the musical Les Miz. He had such a beautiful pure voice.

[@MormonScape2010]

Angelic is right! This rendition was beautiful. It really moved me.

[@nickyb9766]

He sings this song the best of everyone who did the cover as well

[@Rejean-g9n]

Very beautiful song . Perfect. MAGNIFICENT interpretation.

[@azigazigyuribacsi5115]

Where did such clear voices go from the human world?

[@jacquelinekalich3265]

Beautiful piano also. Makes it perfect.

[@peteviney958]

One of my favourite songs from my favourite Musical Theatre show. Beautifully performed.

[@essbeeone]

Absolutely fantastic. Brought tears.

[@petsmart1000]

Gave me goosebumps, such talent. ❤️😊

[@petermatthews6819]

What an incredible voice this young man has ❤

[@robertopecora]

HO LETTERALMENTE I BRIVIDI !!! Complimenti dal cuore caro Cormac... ti auguro una carriera strepitosa...

[@garethbooth2129]

Gave me goosebumps listening to this a remarkable cover done by a remarkable boy

[@farihaislam4258]

that's what is an angel's voice

[@hammerfallnr1]

so young boy and such a heavy song

[@deestewart3350]

Exquisitely angelic voice.

[@iuncomusic]

Voce meravigliosa! Emozione unica nell'ascoltare questo giovane cantante! bravo bravo bravo

[@clairepoirier1764]

trop beau magnifique touchant merveilleux inoubliable pur doux puissant fantastique cette oeuvre chantée par Cormac Thompson et ce merveilleux pianiste, me rejoint dans l'ÂME!!! juste WOW! WOW! WOW! quels talents!

[@MelindaDenver]

Truly beautiful voice!!!

[@barbarawangerud618]

Great things coming with this boy!

[@manuelaoconnell9401]

An amazingly beautiful rendition of this song. The best!

[@josqq6730]

Amazing! 🔥

[@corinnelombry8411]

Omg the voice . Love you baby boy.

[@judykwong9497]

the voice of angel

[@junehulton8320]

Wow.... How beautiful.....amazing...but left me crying... knowing my husband isn't sitting with me....and neither my sister. 😢

[@jacquelinejoly4324]

magnifiquement émouvant rien à ajouter juste fermer les yeux et écouter😪

[@robertamorley412]

so relaxing to hear. Put it on repeat for a soothing moment.

[@luiszamoraserrano]

Un verdadero Angelito que vino a deleitarnos con su excelente y maravillosa voz.. Hermosa canción y bellamente interpretada por CORMAC.

[@margaretdrew2844]

Thank you sweetheart,that was lovely . You are a very skilled young man ❤

[@4mjok]

this was incredible

[@Marie-therese-is2xk]

Un petit ange sur terre ❤

[@sharonwilliams1981]

Wow, stunning!!

[@swapnasreeroy1496]

Simply mesmerizing ❤❤❤

[@charlottewalker6490]

Excellent voice, well done little man!

[@gillmorton1853]

So beautifully sung. A talented young man.

[@arielnoble1128]

Beautiful ❤️

[@horkybrambor8485]

Voice like an angel

[@ValeJung]

Bravissimo ! ❤

[@pablok8925]

Fenomenal!!! Parabéns pelo talento 👏👏👏

[@kangjiahuang9928]

this is my duo song for dance class

[@justmanuely]

hermoso cover llore

[@jacquelinejoly4324]

magnifique voix et texte si émouvant, je suis sure Victor Hugo aurait adoré!!😉

[@nnoh381]

I can’t help tearing myself…ㅠㅠ

[@enistinemacrae4841]

Beautiful

[@patriciapursell6202]

I wish his voice had never changed!

[@futebolnota10]

Sempre falo um anjo cantando para Deus❤

[@dandewar4874]

Bravo 🌹

[@Travelfun4ever]

Absolutely beautiful.. truly heart felt

[@rapdynasty9860]

Wow 😎

[@c-historia]

awesome!

[@yossy78]

何十回聞いたかわからないほど聴いてしまいます🎵

[@edwardhaynes8857]

Marvelous...

[@moonshine253]

Wow❤

[@moisescobretti]

Amazing

[@JaneGundry]

Perfect song for covid

[@turidauneknudsen3543]

Vemodig vakkert 💙💙💙😍

[@coquelicot8126]

❤

[@v.g.5760]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍.. 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋.. 💞 💞 💞 💞 💞 💞 💞

[@みすず木村]

天使の👼声　厳か　ありがとう😊

[@felicitycampbell6273]

That is why they changed it to reference the Covid pandemic which is a lived experience for a child.

[@igordasilva9167]

What god bless all today and forever the true stay with god what god bless all today and forever the true stay with god what god bless all today and forever the true stay with god

[@marvel_lovely97783]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@georgethomas7814]

I heard about this from your podcast..... Your voice is strong and powerful and getting better with every month. I think it would be good to go back and sing these again. This time with more voice and less piano. The sound needs to match. Therefore pounding keyboards and high voices are clashing. Again.

[@kangjiahuang9928]

did it happen in real life?

[@annaintennimeoTundra-nuke]

🤍

[@kangjiahuang9928]

what is the story about?😮😢

[@User13579llq]

Free palestine

[@ThaMaskRapper]

Sad song he put ray j and them to shame lol

[@danielhaire6677]

Brilliant technical rendition for a kid his age. My only issue is the same as any time I hear a kid do a rendition of an adult song. He doesn't have the maturity for the topic of the song. This song is about the survivor of the Two Day Revolution looking at his old meeting place and remembering the friends who died at the wall. This song is supposed to be filled with his grief for his loss, his anger for the failure, and his disappointment that his friends died for nothing. A child doesn't have the emotional experience to sell that part of the content.

[@enistinemacrae4841]

Absolutely no

[@brandiesorensen9415]

Bravo 🌹.

[@lesleyfitzgerald3661]

Amazing

[@karinaaskov1220]

❤❤❤❤❤