Eva Cassidy with orchestra - Fields of gold

[@RandyMurrow]

I don't need a west wind to remember you Eva. You're a part of us and we'll always remember you.

[@horseyhorselips3501]

I Found Eva far too Late . I remember working on a Carnival 🎡 in Essex Md. Late Spring 1980, I’m from Niagara Falls all my life but my job was on strike 🪧 at Niagara University I was a dorm janitor (by Summer we lost the strike) I gave a friend’s girlfriend a ride to Fairfax Va so she could work with her Boyfriend. Worked with an independent kiddy ride owner . I had a 1965 Ford Econoline Window Van 🚐 that was slightly sectioned 6” roof was 6” lower than a stock van by curing body not windows 🪟 to lower the total body height. Well I was in driving range to have seen her live bummer that was around my 25th Birthday and I met Goraldo Rivira of 20/20 but he wouldn’t talk to me because I ran a kiddy ride. Oh well his loss. I tried to turn him on to a different carnival 🎡 in NY State extremely bad rides . That show in Essex Md was a top notch show all the rides were up & up in my eyes 👀 they had 3 Full trailers of spare new replacement parts where that NY Show couldn’t afford to keep their rides safe

[@MarkBrockman1956]

😢😢😢

[@dombrunelli5082]

I've been a music lover for 65 years..I've loved many songs, but if I could have written one love song this would be it.

[@donnawoodford8145]

Songwriting credit goes to Sting, but he admitted that Eva sang his song better.

[@dragonmeddler2152]

Eva Cassidy, an angel still with us in her recordings.

[@josievanotterlo5191]

Her voice always reaches my soul and brings me to tears each time. Thank you Eva for touching us in your brief life.

[@jnagelmakers]

Same here. Reconnects your heart chakra to source.

[@scaleyback217]

Yep - gets me blubbering too.

[@357HFC]

In tears now, again.

[@marinaassanti3415]

impossibile smettere di ascoltarti, Eva....

[@KULP11]

My dog died and i took his pictures and made a commemorative video using this beautiful song ..I still can't watch it ,, Thank you Eva

[@jnagelmakers]

Healing song is Danny Boy when we face a loss.

[@christophermiller159]

You will see your dog on the other side I promise.

[@loriparker7755]

He is waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge!

[@BirdYoumans]

Admittedly there are many voices that could benefit by being covered in an orchestra. Alas, Eva is not one. Her voice IS the orchestra. Not taking anything away from the arrangement mind you. It's just hard to improve on perfection.

[@keshwin108]

I agree 100%.

[@datu7210]

I listen to her everyday many times a day ever since I found her on KZbin. Her golden voice and her playing the guitar. Have you listen to her ‘Songbird and Autumn Leaves.? Beautiful golden voice.! From California USA 🇺🇸, I am 🇵🇭Filipino and an American 🇺🇸., julia a. Today’s date is May 6, 2021. 🐝🐝🐝🦋🌈 Seabee can do!

[@angelakeys3258]

000000000000000*8000

[@muddypool7537]

Agreed. When the orchestra is in the lower register it sounded good . . . like a nice cushion. But the sustained string on the root in the upper register, damn it Luca . . . that smothered. And it added tension you do not want in this song. She's already creating all the tension that's needed.

[@josievanotterlo5191]

Perfectly worded.

[@davidrowley9513]

I am one of the many who fell in love with Eva, just a lovely gentle person with the voice of an angel. The world still mourns for this beautiful soul.

[@357HFC]

Just found this rendition. Probably my favourite.

[@LucaPoletti]

Totally agree! The orchestra is an arrangement of mine

[@marinaassanti3415]

@@LucaPoletti anche per me è la versione più bella e intensa

[@winesr7]

Mr. Sumner must have surely smiled, upon hearing one of his most treasured masterpieces interpreted so beautifully. I have truly known no higher honor, than living out this life as a musician, especially feeling as I do after hearing something so utterly breathtaking. In a world gone mad, music such as this is my eternal shelter from the storm. A very warm and sincere Thank You to Sting, Eva and Luca.

[@LucaPoletti]

Thanks Rich, so glad you liked it! Music can be so important!

[@gregoryyoung8823]

I heard somewhere that Sting doesn't usually care for other people doing his songs, but he gave his blessing to Eva doing Fields of Gold because it was so amazing.

[@lexfiddle]

A thousand likes to this sentiment. I also am a working musician and bringing some light into this world is my contribution, no matter how small. Eva is a true blessing in every way ❤

[@reason2463]

Utterly beautiful. But that's always been the truth. Awesome strings. No question.

[@LucaPoletti]

Thanks mate!

[@waynenkuna834]

i love this

[@tomcooley3778]

Thanks for recording this beautiful voice.

[@LucaPoletti]

Thanks!

[@anthonyfieldhouse9691]

Her beautiful voice moves me to tears everytime. Stings version was great, but i like this one more. There again i adore Eva.

[@LucaPoletti]

Totally agree!

[@TootlinGeoff]

Sting, after hearing her said the song was no longer his

[@Hammondish]

Seriously. Every time.

[@sandycampbell6132]

Thank you Eva . Gone too soon but never forgotten❤

[@marinaassanti3415]

Questa versione di Fields of Gold è meravigliosa. Sia per l'interpretazione di Eva, sia per l'azzeccatissimo arrangiamento. Chitarra e orchestra sottolineano magnificamente la melodia della canzone. Ho sentito giorni fa una versione accelerata di questa canzone, credo recente, che riesce persino a rovinarla, stravolgendola completamente. Un grazie a Luca Poletti! Di cuore...

[@aliasdyln33]

Yes, Eva has a Golden voice. Hers stands by itself, and is so beloved by many. Just her choosing this masterpiece of song-writing 'tune' by Sting tells a lot by itself. And no one has to compare here cover versus the master's original. Me, I want all of them. And will listen to BOTH versions, going forward. Godsend.

[@musicmatters1114]

I like this version the best. The orchestra adds another dimension of depth and just gives me goosebumps. What a beautiful version. Too bad it's not on the new 2023 CD with the London Symphony.

[@LucaPoletti]

Hi! Thanks for you kind words about my arrangement. If the London Symphony will ask for this arrangement I definitely give them! Eva with this strings behind her voice will be awesome!

[@deborahhennessey]

Oh that's too bad. I've been listening to each song as it gets released, and this is one of my favorites of hers. Even Sting said she did it better. I've been trying to find the best one to share, because of course there wasn't much videography done of her back then.

[@wayneprince243]

What a beautiful song, giving Sting credit. My favorite Mary Black hit it out of the park on one of tours with this. Likewise, the angel Eva also blessed us all!!!

[@bluefandango]

god it's beautiful. thanks for uploading

[@grahampfrunder8865]

Thank you for your time and effort in adding an electronic orchestra to the original track. I however much prefer the original raw version with Eva and a guitar.It is true to the core.

[@stefanratkiewicz]

Her voice is the Orchestra.

[@jtimwest]

I love Eva Cassidy and I love this arrangement.. Thank you!

[@LucaPoletti]

Thanks for your appreciation! Glad of it!

[@marinaassanti3415]

Complimenti al maestro Poletti per i numerosissimi riconoscimenti!

[@LucaPoletti]

Grazie signora Marina, davvero apprezzato! Sono contento le piaccia!

[@marinaassanti3415]

@@LucaPoletti Sono poetessa, figlia di una pianista, madre di un flautista. Complimenti a lei! La Musica ha sempre bisogno di talenti veri!

[@MrOptomai]

You can have an Americans Got Talent star and train them how to stand. You can help them with pitch, use auto tune, teach them how to sing with passion, how to reach the audience, and all the rest. But you cannot teach this kind of talent. There are vocalist with a great voice. There are those with a mediocre voice who can sing there butts off. And there are those who have both. They come once in a generation. You can't teach what Eva had! Her school was life. Whether happy, or sad, in love, or in mourning. The ups and downs of life groomed who she was and her music showed that. On a scale of one to ten her voice was an eight, but her singing, emotion, and passion, was an eleven! We miss you! It's sad she became famous after her passing! In this reality all true artist are more famous after they pass. Thank you Eva, you left us with this amazing legacy of your heart! From heaven looking down we want you to know we love you!!

[@ettab4762]

While scrolling through Eva Cassidy videos I saw this and wondered what someone did to the song because I know her original version did not have an orchestra. I usually don't like 'covers' but this is not the case. I will always love the purity of Eva's vocals and appreciate that she had 'her band' accompanying her on this song, I think the added strings give a fuller and deeper emotional feel to the song. Glad I watched. Thank you. North Hillls CA USA 03-12-2021

[@marinaassanti3415]

favolosa giovane Eva... quanto mancano voci come la tua...

[@janedawson335]

This is such a favourite ( I love Eva Cassidy covering this Sting track) andI love the delicacy used in added the orchestral backing track ♥️

[@LucaPoletti]

Thanks!

[@hmichaelhawkins8532]

One of the best ever delivery of this song. Amazing!

[@LucaPoletti]

Thank you very much! Really appreciated.

[@chukwukafrancisamukamara7807]

When the world has so much love 😍

[@robertbatty3521]

i cry every time I hear it

[@antoinettemanfra1412]

God Bless you ALWAYS. You had God given talent and an amazing voice Eva. RIP 🙏❤️🎶🎵❤️🙏

[@susanpower9620]

Thankyou Angel Eva for this beauty ❤️😇❤️ In Memory of you & my beautiful daughter Lisa-Marie who sadly passed away 28th December 2019 Forever38... 😇🕊🕯🙏🕯🕊😇xx

[@antoinettemanfra1412]

So sorry for your loss of your daughter, Lisa Marie. RIP ❤🙏🙌❤️

[@susanpower9620]

@antoinettemanfra1412 😇🕊🕯✨️🕯🕊😇

[@marinaassanti3415]

Sei eternamente meravigliosa...

[@marinaassanti3415]

Struggente sentirti cantare, dolce Eva

[@campbub]

This song will always hold a special place in My heart ❤️🌾

[@horseyhorselips3501]

As I listen with the Joy of Love and Understanding My Tears 😭 Flow to Your Angelic Voice BLESS YOUR BEAUTIFUL SOUL EVA CASSIDY 🙏❤️🙏

[@marinaassanti3415]

Dolce Eva . ad Eva Cassidy E’ struggente sentirti cantare, dolce Eva, dagli occhi chiari e puri, la voce limpida e delicata sul pizzicato lieve della tua chitarra... Marina Assanti

[@WendyWaters-x1c]

Just WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@redbrian3655]

I really enjoyed this. I know that you have raised the key two steps. As an orchestrator myself, I respect your arrangement. Thanks

[@LucaPoletti]

Thanks and good ear! I need it for a production show so I needed to adjust the pitch. You know, as orchestrator the point! Thanks!

[@redbrian3655]

@@LucaPoletti I do, indeed!

[@visaramusic]

Just wonderful!

[@LucaPoletti]

visaramusic thanks a lot! Subscribe the channel and you’ll be informed about new music!

[@CharlesBrann]

I'll be up all night loving and crying with this newfound Angel.😂❤😅

[@jnagelmakers]

Sting said her version was the best ever sung even over his own original. See documentary "Timeless"

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

I'm so glad Sting liked Eva's version! How could he not?

[@jnagelmakers]

Watch the video called Timeless about Eva.

[@bluefandango]

most generous from him

[@gd6349]

Beautifully done Luca!!!!! Sounds so pretty!!!

[@LucaPoletti]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@richardwedlich8823]

I like the strings. Thank you.

[@dajatotu]

Thank you, Luca. Beautiful arrangement!

[@jean-claudepauper1097]

Belle version merci Eva

[@musicmatters1114]

They should have re-recorded this with the London Symphony Orchestra and put it on the new CD coming out April of 2023. I am so disappointed that this track is not on the CD. What were they thinking by not including this song?

[@JoseLuis-mz1dm]

You are the best!

[@LucaPoletti]

Thanks!

[@gracielamorales3812]

❤ muy bella versión.

[@marinaassanti3415]

wonderful

[@davidrosenblit9935]

Beautiful and timeless song ❤

[@donb4386]

beautiful

[@victorklimov5254]

great job! Love it!

[@LucaPoletti]

+Виктор Климов thanks!

[@victoravellaneda5802]

ME AGRADARIA QUE SUBTITULEN AL ESPAÑOL TODOS LOS TEMAS QUE ENCUENTRO AQUI GRACIAS

[@carolinareddy6542]

Love Sting ...love Eva ❤️❤️

[@yosefch6605]

The first of her songs that I listened to. It makes me cry.. She was gone too soon.

[@LucaPoletti]

Totally agree!

[@robinneas3759]

Beautiful voice!

[@Heyjay454]

I love what you’ve done here I love both versions the simple mom and this it is one of my questions I will ask of God when I see him one day why he took her so early a truly magnificently magic voice and person

[@TheGecko213]

Well done ,Luca !!!

[@LucaPoletti]

Thanks a lot! Really appreciated!

[@patriciatonkin8731]

@@LucaPoletti I am reminiscing with your beautiul music added to Eva's voice on Memorial Day, 2021.

[@jnagelmakers]

Eva's track was altered higher. Orchestra over driven above her audio level. Drowns her out. Respect the voice.

[@vanu49]

You're so right!!

[@marpro765]

Your orchestration and arrangement are beautiful and complimentary to the aria; but the sound completely overwhelmed and covered her voice up, which, I'm certain, you would not have wished to do.

[@ClarenceHW]

Nice work Luca!

[@LucaPoletti]

Thanks Clarence

[@ManuelaDumfartOriginal]

♥Schön.

[@bazzwoods02]

I like this.Orchestra could be pulled back in the mix.A bit over powering at times.

[@Success4u247]

When the history of music is writing The 20 Century had EVE she was the royls Royce Of music. Pure GOLD, I can almost see her IRISH ROOTS

[@crazy.5079]

fuck this kills me. plade this at mums last days I hold her hand as she past, saw the blood drain from her fase as I held her hand. bin 13 year's but still grips me god bless mam. we work together, we laughed and we cried. I will always be holding your hand love ol.x

[@LucaPoletti]

Oliver Oliver, I’m sorry to hear that. This is the power of music, it goes from one part of the world to the other. It has no boundaries...and I’m happy that helped you. Hopefully this can sooth the pain of your heart. Luca

[@richardmorehead4385]

I played this at my mother's funeral. It is such a beautiful acknowledgement of love

[@seanmcwilliams6848]

Absolutely beautiful even in accapello not sure if i spelt that correctly but don't care.

[@johngibson8014]

a capella (literally 'in the chapel' as in singing in church without accompaniment)

[@dennisesplin3285]

Check out Katie Melua duet with Eva Cassidy. Over the Rainbow was nearly left out of Wizard of Oz by the producers. Upon such decisions and cruel fate magic is made. God bless Eva. X. She is in a field of gold now.

[@timothyprestin5485]

And hear we are 5 years later still going strong

[@jnagelmakers]

I've only listened to Eva the past 5 years. No one else. I give ALL my quantum energy to an angel. Incorruptible Angel. Pure soul.

[@timothyprestin5485]

7 years

[@jmrivera5390]

❤

[@justincase3135]

God bless Eva

[@peterbrorsson]

❤️❤️❤️

[@catherineglasgow2571]

And she died-the world takes away that which we hold so dear and leaves us just a vale of tears

[@catherineglasgow2571]

Thank you

[@theolamp5312]

If you look at the comments, you will see very little vitriol. Eva brings out the best in us.

[@UrienRheged]

It's hard to listen to Eva singing this song ... for the tears.

[@marinaassanti3415]

intramontabile

[@vpelleri1]

Unfortunately the strings don't add anything. Much like when Michael Bolton sang along to Over the Rainbow. Just need Eva and her guitar.

[@robertcheal5104]

A beautiful song by Sting, but I prefer Eva's acoustic recording in a lower key. I don't want to take anything away from the wonderful arrangement, but the lower key she sang in has a warmth that can't be ignored.

[@Blahshog]

An incredible talent, taken way too soon. x

[@kitchow5317]

❤ 2023

[@gaharaiden]

What string do you use? is it real? or VST?

[@LucaPoletti]

Hi gaharaiden, thanks for watch. Strings are VST and they are LASS. Good one!

[@gaharaiden]

@@LucaPoletti thx for the answer. you make this version more than i think. Love it!

[@edgardoell]

Grüße aus Bad Kreuznach

[@LucaPoletti]

Thanks for your comment! Hi from Italy 🇮🇹 www.LUCAPOLETTI.com

[@AjiCoronel]

As McCartney would put it, I'd say you took a sad song and made it better... The arrangement is nice and supportive overall, and the string layers are very well done, although in my humble opinion has consistency issues in some sections and lacks an overall thematic approach. I like the restraint you took by not trying to add too much, harmonically or contrapuntally. The string samples you used sound nice, although the levels could be tamed a bit (too overwhelming in a few places). But please tell me why you needed to transpose the pitch up at all? It was the first thing I noticed the first few seconds the song started playing, and I'm sorry but it was too much for me to bear. You can easily hear the nasty artifacts resulting from the pitch shifting. Perhaps you can try MPEX (with the Dirac option) or Izotope Radius to do it, although I believe it would still sound bad since you're transposing the whole mix...

[@thenamarie9108]

💜💙💚

[@dscoggins8257]

I love strings behind great voices like Morgana King and Nancy Wilson, but it seems to do a little battle with Eva sometimes. Still beautiful.

[@And777_mgn]

Ciao Luca, bella l’idea dello string arrangement! Solo una curiosità: perchè hai alzato il pitch cosi tanto?

[@LucaPoletti]

Eliana Mangano grazie Eliana. L’idea degli archi èstata una necessità spettacolo teatrale con l’ensemble. Una volta terminato ho deciso di aggiustare l’arrangiamento e caricarlo su KZbin. Il pitch alzato di mezzo tono è stato una necessità di produzione, e l’ho tenuto.

[@And777_mgn]

Luca Poletti Music mi è parso un tono .:. In ogni caso, ogni scelta è personale, solo ho sentito una descaraterizzazione della voce che cosi alta perde in qualita, calore ..

[@saffronwetter7944]

'I love this song. Eva has a beautiful voice. 'I like her better with her guitar 🎸 rip

[@TerryYelmene]

perfect musical support to support musical perfection

[@nicolapavoni5714]

❤😢

[@jpgreeve]

man muss einfach zuhören..wie leicht und doch eindringlich sie singt...wie sie mit ihrer Stimme spielt ..nicht von dieser Welt (leider nicht mehr R.I.P )

[@loriparker7755]

😭😭

[@jankomoritz2928]

Sting is supposed to said: She owned this song

[@paultaylororchestrataylor4911]

excellent arrangement ! Albeit superflous to Eva, but for the song, fine .

[@LucaPoletti]

Thanks man!

[@rickymastantuono]

Bel tentativo, ma mi chiedo che bisogno c'era di trasporre il brano un tono sopra....la voce è completamente snaturata, soprattutto sulle note più alte si sente chiaramente.

[@stutzbearcat5624]

Just cuz ya can do something with computers doesn't mean ya'should.

[@garyhenry8130]

The strings are unnecessary and at most times overbearing. The original version is at once simpler and more pleasing to my ear.

[@garymauro8869]

Gone too soon

[@jnagelmakers]

You sped up Eva's track.

[@1KGB]

Ketchup on steak.