Gladiator: Hans Zimmer & Lisa Gerrard "Now We Are Free" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach

I have seen the movie Gladiator, and remember an epic song with something that sounded like latin, but never pieced it together until now. Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard come together in this epic song written by Lisa, in a language fabricated by her when she was much younger. I mean, how fascinating is that?!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard for the first time, performing "Now We Are Free” live.
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Performed by Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard - Words and Music by Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@scarlettagua3884]

What, s languages original in.the song, maybe hebreo?, Can help me about this? Thank u so much.

[@Maegnys]

Dead Can Dance - Host Of Seraphim! Dead Can Dance - Host Of Seraphim! Dead Can Dance - Host Of Seraphim! Dead Can Dance - Host Of Seraphim! Please... Don't know if this is the best live version but... I like it (despite som mistakes... I think... what do I know?) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6LGhJ-hrbBplbs

[@J0hnny8ravo]

You should also try “Yulunga” and “Indus” (Dead can Dance)

[@witchblade100377]

The Gladiator soundtrack is one of the best soundtracks ever created.

[@herbertwest9626]

@@cryhavoc1776 He said one of the best, not THE best.

[@hoguemusic9706]

Hans Zimmer is incredible

[@ezeziel1498]

It’s good, but not that good. Even Zimmer himself has made other better stuff. But it’s an amazing soundtrack that just blends so well with the movie.

[@declanhardie9273]

@@cryhavoc1776 or LOTR one the best scores ever

[@NegotiableHemingway]

That and blade runner

[@rufusdafish]

21 years on and I still get chills... Every. Single. Time. I listen to this.

[@nebucamv5524]

Me too. And like the very first time I am instantly about to break out in tears.

[@shootermcmillan]

What Todd said....a very emotional piece.

[@isaacandhismusic1153]

This and Beethoven’s 7th II mvmt are the two biggest emotional hitters music wise for me

[@jamezbond0074]

@@nebucamv5524 why is that? I literally have the same response. Maybe it's music speaking to our inner soul. I well up everytime I hear that song. Fascinating. I thought I was the only one. I've always had it. Anytime I hear music that moves me, it does so emotionally.

[@brian_of_farce]

@@jamezbond0074 There's just such an undercurrent of both hope and sorrow in this song.

[@DrewAlexis]

Lisa Gerrard is a true genius. We are blessed to live in the times when Lisa is on this Earth.

[@vlad3060]

Lisa's register has lowered a bit as she has aged. In her youth, her voice was so powerful, radiant, and expansive. Check out Dead Can Dance - Towards The Within for her at her peak. She still is amazing live; saw her last perform about 10 years ago now.

[@vlad3060]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpfKnWhtq66Bo9k

[@alonsonomad74]

She's a Genius! And yes, in her early works she was fantastic! In Dead can dance. For me there's no singer that can come close to Lisa. Love forever!

[@xepherys]

Dead Can Dance is possibly the most amazingly talented musical experience I've ever known.

[@Thhumper]

Lisa and DCD are the best. I have seen them twice. I remember hearing Aion for the first time in University and ever since I was hooked.

[@tattycakes2k2]

I saw her live this year with Hans, the entire performance brought us to tears

[@xyildiz]

You MUST listen Host of Seraphim by Dead Can Dance. Lisa is an underrated gem!

[@Kelly_Cook]

Cantara is another killer one. It soars like the wind.

[@shardinhand1243]

please hear into the west, and Iris DeMent - Leaning On The Everlasting Arms they are masterpieces!

[@storm-kingdom707]

Writing on my father's hand is one of my favorite and cantara. Lisa has an amazing voice

[@iain6882]

+1 Dead Can Dance. Was just thinking the same thing! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/noXLcp-PaLZlgdk

[@NenadPavlovicShezza]

Excellent suggestion.

[@Thnielsen85]

No not this song... i can't stop crying! It's so beautiful! The movie is a perfect masterpiece, with perfect music! That end scene where he's finally going "home" to his family.. it just rips my heart out every time... Hans Zimmer is the greatest movie music composer of all times! His work is incredible!

[@TheDivayenta]

I choreographed a ballet to Now We Are Free.

[@brian_of_farce]

@@TheDivayenta I'd love to see that. Is there a performance online anywhere?

[@TheDivayenta]

@@brian_of_farce no there is no film- this was back in 2001! I wish there was.

[@TheDivayenta]

@@brian_of_farce I wish there was! It was back in 2001!

[@markwilson3697]

As a veteran of the US military, I will admit i tear up at the end of the movie when this song starts..

[@godsreclamation2539]

I'm a metalhead. Always have been but this song here... hits me really hard. One of the most beautiful songs ever put together.

[@ABC-uv4sm]

Yup Me too Metal head here...80s rock I agree there is something amazing about this song

[@lapenesr]

Hans Zimmer is the GOAT of modern composers. When I first heard this song when I watched the movie I was so emotionally blown away. It still has that effect, as all good music should. "If it induces shivers, they've done something right." Excellent choice Elizabeth.

[@dugii12345]

John Williams, Enrico Morricone, Vangelis!

[@carloslopes4853]

Dead Can Dance being the most important band in my life ( and I do love so many bands and artists with passion) a reaction to Lisa's vocal prowess from Elizabeth is something I don't want to miss.

[@mikhaillopez8773]

Lisa Gerrard is brilliant, hopefully you can do some Dead Can Dance in the future, my choice would be "Cantara" the live version from "Toward the Within"

[@jeneraljax29]

Yes yes yes yes... definitely this song and this version!!!!

[@JS...]

And Sanvean

[@MrKorton]

And the underrated "Lotus Eaters" with her harmonies with Brendan

[@jeneraljax29]

@@MrKorton yes!!! That's a great choice!!!!

[@kevsim70]

Yes, absolutely. I would LOVE a reaction to this one.

[@nicknelson634]

Gladiator has one of the most beautiful endings and this song makes it so. Absolutely love it! ❤

[@Schmutzfink_]

Few chords in and I start crying. Everytime. This piece touches me deeply, don't know why. Same with Vide Cor Meum from Patrick Cassidy/Hans Zimmer from the movie Hannibal. Masterpieces, both.

[@Feuerkindjana]

YESSS!!! I've had Vide Cor Meum on repeat for a long time and it still gets me everytime I listen to it.

[@kathrynl2009]

I cry to.. as though this song is something she plucked from the collective consciousness!

[@Citizenesse8]

Absolutely with this and Vide Cor Meum. I ran across that in Hannibal and Kingdom of Heaven. Heart piercing every time.

[@ironmurs6903]

I totally agree. I feel this is a song that represents a life’s beginning and a life’s ending. To me anyhow

[@FemmesDuMetal]

You now should react to another Lisa Gerrard's song : Dead Can Dance "Sanvean". A really amazing song that will touch your soul and maybe make you shed a tear 😇

[@Hydrangea1971]

It still does for me...after all of the years since I first heard it

[@tragicsupergirl]

Had the chance to hear it be sung live and it was incredible. So happy that someone recorded it so I can go back to it from time to time.

[@kazielbonn]

For me the best song that shows the immense range this queen has is "Sacrifice". There's one moment in the song that never stops giving me goosebumps even after repeat listens after so many years listening to it. Would be great to get a professional's opinion on the emotional ride that song gives to the listener.

[@NoName-bp7rw]

I still cry every single time I hear it.

[@evenganjahelland3783]

Sanvean, yes! 💚

[@undrentide1972]

Lisa's vocals are still incredible nearly 25 years after Gladiator was originally released. Her voice has deepened to a lovely rich contralto which she seems to prefer using now. I think one of the earliest examples of Lisa using this deeper vocal register goes back as far as 1987 on the Dead Can Dance track "Perspephone (the gathering of shadows)". She is definately a force of nature as a vocalist despite the changes in her vocals. The hammered dulcimer style instrument is a Yang Qin, an instrument made popular outside of china by Lisas prolific use of the instrument in her career with Brendan Perry as the core of the band Dead can Dance. I think it was Lisa that originally brought the Yang Qin into the Gladiator score as the orginal demos were performed on the Yang Qin. If your ever lucky enough to catch Lisa perform with DCD her vocal power will absolutely blow you away.

[@kathrynl2009]

Yes, I saw DCD live at the Ryman in Nashville.... There are tones that she makes which somehow do not translate to recordings. I cannot explain it, but perhaps you know what I mean? I was weeping nearly the whole show from the sheer transcendental beauty of it all!

[@goddesssalem4842]

I hate it, I really hate it. Hans need to bring Czarina back for the tour

[@Xethuron]

The Gladiator soundtrack will always be one of my favorites. It was the first time I started to pay more attention to music in movies and TV shows. Since then it's my favorites kind of music. Thank you Hans Zimmer

[@73kdt]

Dead Can Dance are one of my all time favourite music creators. Lisa is a queen. ❤

[@SRG1966]

I've been dying for you to discover Lisa Gerrard! She is fantastic. She's been using "gospel jaw" for decades. I must say she doesn't have her usual "sound" here, not sure if that's the result of aging or a choice by her. Dead Can Dance is well worth a deep dive.

[@DonnachaDeLong]

Choice. I've seen Dead Can Dance numerous times in the last few years (including last year) - I also saw them back in the 90s. She can still hit all the notes she used to, she just changes it up!

[@alisalavine1052]

Lisa is a true contralto. Her tone is round and pure. Wagner would have LOVED her. Such an underrated vocalist.

[@drummagick]

Lisa sings her own languages on many of the Dead Can Dance songs. I was so happy to find out she's on the Dune soundtrack as well!

[@chrismitchell523]

Where is Lisa on the Dune soundtrack? That's Loire Cotler.

[@sneekz07]

@@chrismitchell523 It was literally Lisa.

[@nickavenoso7851]

@@sneekz07Loire Cotler is the main vocalist featured on the Dune score. She provides the vocal yells and vocal effects on tracks like Paul’s Dream, Gom Jabbar and others. Lisa is on the soundtrack though with Loire and two other vocalists.

[@Reani71]

I instantly clicked 'like' when I read the name of Lisa Gerrard. You really need to do Dead Can Dance on the channel. This band is amazing and it's not just Lisa's voice. Brendan Perry is also a fantastic singer, his style is just totally different. And the instrumentation is also superb. I saw them live several times and I always tear up just from the beauty of their performance, no other band could do that to me. You can do as good as any song by them, there's not such thing as a bad DCD song. But if you ask me, I would recommend a song like 'Rakim' in which both Lisa and Brendan got equal singing parts.

[@shtroizn]

YES! Dead can Dance are incredible and Rakim is my favorite track by this legendary band!

[@greghackenberg1209]

Host of Seraphim for sure

[@kathrynl2009]

Yes Rakim is a great suggestion!

[@dukeon]

Brendan is a hell of a baritone singer and song composer/lyricist/guitarist and producer. Lisa gets a lot of the buzz (and rightly so, she is/was fantastic - having some health issues lately), but DCD wouldn’t have existed at all without Brendan. His solo albums are amazing too!

[@bengmelea8646]

6:50 Lisa's voice has matured since Gladiator so I expect the backup singer was there to complement her range so that Lisa was able to be more faithful to the original all those years ago.

[@conradamber]

saw gladiator accompanied live by the antwerp symphony orchestra with Lisa Gerrard singing. this in the Antwerp Elisabeth hall, accoustically engineered to perfection. unforgettable night...

[@githane]

I bet that was amazing. Experiencing Lisa Gerrard live is... beyond amazing.

[@MarkinOleg]

In April 2008, I was lucky enough to attend Lisa's concert in Moscow. A stunning woman, voice, thoughts, image, music ... Fascinating ... Hypnotic ... Pure ... Cathartic ... The whole hall seemed to be plunged into some kind of Nirvana The last song of the concert was "Lullaby" ... and Lisa's words in Russian: "Good night, dear people in Moscow!" ..... The asleep and relaxed hall instantly burst into laughter)))) After the concert, one of my friends said: "Either I visited Satan's ball, or in paradise ... a magical mystery ... how you can embrace the immensity and put music from Ireland to Africa into creativity, I will be impressed for a long time .... And it's not just a voice and seven notes. This is the internal structure, this is the level of the world outlook. " Thank you for reminding me of this INCREDIBLE AND PHENOMINAL SINGER.

[@cuhurun]

When I leave this mortal plain and step onto the sunlit fields of Elysum... I shall still hear this, Zimmer's score and Gerrard's voice. Perfect combination. Beautiful.

[@DrFoo11]

This movie makes me cry every darn time! Edit: this made me teary when I was young. Now with children of my own of about his boys age, it just happens so much faster.

[@brian_of_farce]

You're not alone man. Every single time

[@NK-bz9wb]

Hahah Aw your comment alone made me cry, and I only watched that movie once and I was maybe 6. I asked my parents how'd they turn to stone lol.

[@aaronbarlow4376]

I never understood the need to murder his wife and child so brutally, one would think it'd be a punishment for Maximus but he was meant to be already dead so it makes no difference after that. I guess the Emperor was going to seize his land so easier to kill the family I guess rather than relocate.

[@qning4740]

Would love it if you analyzed anything by Enya. If you like movie scores, "May it Be" by Enya from the Lord of the Rings is fantastic and worth a listen.

[@blitzgirl6522]

OMG Enya is so great. I had a homeroom class in middle school where we'd have a half hour where we would just read books, and the teacher always put Enya on.

[@DraxisTheDragon]

@@blitzgirl6522 We had observatory which played Enya when they projected stars above you.... EVERYONE fell asleep :D everytime

[@ReubenAotearoa_]

Clannad’s theme from Harry’s Game.

[@raymondberg7385]

The thing about Enya is that while she has a stunning voice, she doesnt really perform live because of how her songs are made, they use her voice in layers or so my understanding is.

[@leslieholland7843]

I love Oronoco Flow by her.

[@Seidravn]

Lisa Gerrard's work through the years has been phenomenal. Dead Can Dance is an all time favorite, check out "Host of the Seraphim" which nearly broke me near the end of "The Mist". Also "The Spider's Strategem" at the end of "The Affair of the Necklace". She worked with Pieter Bourke on a few albums, The Mirror Tree and Duality. The glossolalia is incredible.

[@heikkijhautanen4576]

Lisa was in the Dead Can Dance, what a great act!! and she really is one of the best female vocalists ever!!! :)

[@user-hl6ls8sv4t]

Amazing I love DCD she is for sure top 5

[@user-hl6ls8sv4t]

@@SpaceRob they don’t really do as much together anymore I think so it’s justifiable.

[@Kelly_Cook]

Dead Can Dance is where it began. Definitely check it out. Their whole discography is stellar. Brendan Perry is the other half of Dead Can Dance and he has some really good stuff too. Then there is Stellamara and Irfan. Both are very good.....and then lastly, Azam Ali. She did the music in Spartacus (the series) and she has a LOT of great stuff too.

[@EvieDelacourt]

I love Stellamara and Azam Ali, so I guess I should check out Irfan as well. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@michaelperkins4854]

The harp-on-its-side is a Hammered Dulcimer. I've loved the sound ever since I was a kid in the '70s and it was used in the music for a kids show on TV here in the UK. :)

[@jon27d]

Came to the comments looking to see if someone had beaten me to naming it! One of the most unique instruments out there and an amazing sound!

[@cornelia6960]

Yes, it is a cymbalon or dulcimer. It's a very common instrument used in Romanian folk music for almost 600 years.

[@picaroon]

The chinese hammered dulcimer is called a Yangqin

[@eboethrasher]

@@picaroon Yes, you have it correct, and Lisa herself plays one as her main instrument of choice in Dead Can Dance.

[@JTPMcC]

Which tv show was that?

[@tankgurl6589]

Lisa is my favourite female singer of all time. You should watch her video of her singing 'Yulunga' She's so playful with her audience and just gives an outstanding performance.

[@42earthling]

For years i've listened to Lisa, incredibly unique sound is indeed the proper way i think to mention the voice of Lisa. For me she is magical, her range unbelievable! Thanks for this reaction video Elizabeth. :)

[@chandraenger3740]

Hans Zimmer us my absolute favorite composer. He does amazing thing with his movie scores! I do love this song!

[@nickthepostpunk5766]

His music score for the recently released Dune was incredible when watching the film at the cinema. Mindblowingly good.

[@chandraenger3740]

@@nickthepostpunk5766 I have not listened to that one yet. I will have to check it out. I still think my favorite will always be the Batman scores! Thanks to his music I can recall in my mind what scenes of the movie are playing based on the music playing!

[@mague2169]

@@nickthepostpunk5766 Agreed. Hans Zimmer's score indeed was a huge part of why Dune was so amazing. It perfectly accompanied Denis Villeneuve's visual and narrative style and made the movie so damn atmospheric. Especially great in the cinema in all that Dolby Atmos glory.

[@P.Atreides]

lisa gerrard is over 30 years my favorite voice! 3 tickets of different venues next year best of concerts with dead can dance

[@githane]

I'm STOKED about seeing them next year. I got to see them at Wolf Trap in 2012 and it was the best concert I've ever seen, by far. Depeche Mode was close, but nothings ever hit like DCD live did. Can't wait till next years show!

[@hajovelt3083]

This concert was recorded 2018 in Vienna where Hans Zimmer has been specially honored. He was standing applausing at the end. I bought the complete album a view weeks ago. When I hered it first on YT I got chills all over my body and at once I ordered the album on Amazon

[@varricpatermann8318]

Lisa is such a great singer. My favorite songs: -Sanvean -Persephone -Sacrafice I can´t describe the feeling i get about.

[@sfyrisvasileios7799]

Persephone is an absolutely haunting song. Within the realm of a dying sun is such an amazing experience.

[@djaxupjazz]

Sacrifice is the bomb. My all time Lisa favorite

[@feanorfs6313]

Yulunga !

[@Rosannasfriend]

Lisa Gerrard has always been a fascinating singer with lots of overtones in her very clear and beautiful voice.

[@nickthepostpunk5766]

Thank you so much for this reaction: Lisa Gerrard (and Brendan Perry as Dead Can Dance) have been with me since 1984 and they are such a creative musical talent - just the most beautiful but unique music. Definitely one of my favourite ever bands that have been with me through life. I don't know for sure, but I don't think Lisa Gerrard had any formal vocal training, at least early in life.

[@jessicatinker9714]

Definitely need more Lisa Gerrard and Dead Can Dance reacts. One of my favorites is this duet - Lisa Gerrard & Pieter Bourke - The Human Game . I also like Sacrifice.

[@Alex-se3uy]

When thoughtful and beautiful film is married with a creative and unique voice & music then you are left with art.

[@nightmusic8]

Never would I have imagined this to be on this channel. Shame on me. How was I forgetting I have heard so many genres and different artists with all great songs on TCV ? Enjoy this one, I certainly will. ❤️🦄

[@genghisgalahad8465]

Same here, Yoda! Same here!

[@oglschmitt]

Gladiator was an awesome movie, and as a longtime Dead Can Dance fan, I love Lisa Gerrard's distinct voice. Hopefully this can funnel Elizabeth to some DCD but until then . . . "Are you not entertained??!!" Yes we are Mr. Crowe . . . entertained by Mrs. Zharoff! Also, why did you turn into John Goodman?

[@TheDivayenta]

Wtf? Looks shaming is so low class.

[@oglschmitt]

​@@TheDivayenta Where did I shame anyone's looks? It is very possible that this was too much of a personal in-joke to put out there, but no disrespect was intended. This is Mrs. Zharoff's house and I try to adhere to her policy of positivity. To that end, I really wish you would have engaged me in conversation. I would have been happy to try to explain myself a bit better, I mean, Elizabeth is always talking about music bringing people together, right? But instead you chose to judge my character based on one comment on a KZbin page that you misunderstood. But you're going to lecture me on class?

[@oglschmitt]

@@TheDivayenta If you have read the last reply to my comment, I apologize for the last sentence. It was unnecessary. The fact is that in the last, lets say 5 years, I have seen pictures and footage of Russel Crowe where he bears a striking resemblance to John Goodman. It's not just the weight gain, it's the facial similarity. I actually think John Goodman is awesome so it is a bit amusing to me that you took this as an insult or attempt to shame. Bottom line, I was just having a bit of fun, and I come from a time when a bit of good natured mockery was not just acceptable, but encouraged. I hope you keep watching Elizabeth's work, and have a safe holiday season.

[@TheDivayenta]

@@oglschmitt sorry I mistook your intent. I spend a great deal of time on YT and fat shaming of some of my favorite artists is so commonplace- I thought you were taking a shot at Lisa. So sorry!

[@oglschmitt]

@@TheDivayenta I could have worded the comment better. Honestly, I always thought Lisa had kind of a regal presence, so I would never take a shot at here. I appreciate your reply, and as far as I am concerned, all is good!

[@chefskiss6179]

"She's like a wise-woman... that's singing." YES! Exactly, lol, I feel like she's singing a history tale to a clan of people, continuing their stories. I can't tell you how many times I've recommended this gem to other music listeners doing their reaction vids, hoping for a minute of their "huh..." and then YOUR vid gets recommended to me today(!) and it's a veritable twenty-plus minute coup de grace of articulation... WOW! Thank you for this. Without hyperbole, I don't think I've ever heard such a mix of sadness and happy-hope all at once. I've been a longtime fan of Dead Can Dance and Cocteau Twins and so much 4AD stuff, but you know there... is something quite genius-like in Hans Zimmer while working on a movie soundtrack and thinking... "...this needs something... something." and decides to call on the amazing Lisa Gerrard. Again, wow.

[@flokimedved6275]

Lisa is great. She draws some inspiration from traditional Bulgarian singing as made popular by "Angelite". A great example of blending/crossing traditions is the song "Legend", which also features the Mongolian singing by Huun- Huur Tu... truly awesome and shivers down the spine!

[@FrankS111]

Gives me chills even as a mid 30s man. Back when movies were great.

[@DaveJ188]

Yep, late 30s here and it's still one of my favourites.

[@benward1347]

🙌

[@bowak]

Movies still can be great. Be very wary of falling into the nostalgia trap.

[@githane]

I got to see Dead Can Dance (Lisa Gerard & Brendan Perry) for the Anastasis tour. Transcendental is about the best way I can describe it. Even being familiar with the album, their performance was unlike anything I ever heard. Even the opening act was amazing. I'd highly recommend throwing your headphones on, turning out the lights, laying down and getting lost in their live album. It's not the same as being there, but it's as close as one can get. Was really lucky the venue I saw them perform at (Wolf Trap) was PERFECT for them. And welcome to ethereal goth!

[@wardka]

Was the opening act the guy with the weird bowl, bell-like instrument? That was pretty cool!

[@githane]

@@wardka yup! I cannot remember the name of those drums but they were crazy good.

[@rasmusnielsen5163]

The ending of Gladiator when this song is played, is one of the only times i have ever cried to a movie... Even just the small bits of the movie we see in this video along with the song makes me shed a few tears... Its so uniquely beautiful 🙌❤️

[@cb-ez7pz]

Still would love to see you do a video on the Dead Can Dance song - host of seraphim. Just the song, album version, no video necessary. Also: Current 93 - a song for Douglas after he's dead

[@KimiF17954]

Loved this simply an amazing piece. Loved Lisa in another soundtrack "Lisa Gerrard & Denez Prigent - Gortoz A Ran" from black hawk down. She's great in both.

[@ssshadowwolf6762]

YES! There are two they do that I know of. I have both on a playlist ( which Ive added to Gladiator sound track ). I listen often.

[@T.J.S.]

One of the best scores of all the epics

[@pauldryburgh6346]

Ancient utterings which bring inexplicable tears and make you privileged to hear, regardless of your status. Mesmerising.

[@resathe6760]

The whole Hollywood of Vienna concert from 2018 is a masterpiece. I come back to it again and again

[@amazoniam3695]

Her solo album "The Mirror Pool" is an excellent showcase of her astounding vocal abilities.

[@donaldgenenavarro]

ooohhh! so glad you are listening to lisa, one of my all time favorite female vocalists (as well as bands: dead can dance).

[@LetsGetHighOnMorris]

“Rakim”, live from dead can dance. It’s a must!

[@jackwalker6475]

Chills literally all over my body, as soon as she opened her mouth.

[@jeffturner2975]

This song never fails to leave me teary and with a lump I just can't get out of my throat - just beautiful - a masterpiece of audio creation!

[@emmahathaway9476]

I have the exact same reaction to this song... Absolutely breathtaking 🥰

[@chrismcmeekin9943]

She's been a part of so many other amazing soundtracks, The Insider, Man On Fire, and especially Black Hawk Down - Gortoz A Ran - J'Attends is one of my favorite songs from any movie period.

[@sethweyflowingfire8914]

Since 1986, I have often felt that life without Lisa's voice would have been very flat - uninteresting, I adore Lisa's voice!!!

[@larrybrickey1133]

Best picture, best actor wins. Nominated also, Director, score, supporting actor. A hell of a movie.

[@JU13ES]

I had the pleasure of seeing Lisa Gerrard live with Dead Can Dance a few years back, and she left me utterly speechless. Not only is her voice out of this word, but just her presence.......I felt like Gimli when he met Galadriel haha

[@garethcampbell1052]

The way the strings keep a restrained intensity after the transition gives me goosebumps.

[@toxictom9029]

I discovered Dead Can Dance in the early 90's, and an "ancient soul" is what I've always associated with Lisa Gerrard. Goosebumps when you said it.

[@deaddocreallydeaddoc5244]

I think the story was that Hans Zimmer was looking around for something special and someone played Lisa Gerrard's "Duality" album which had just been released not long before. It is really easy to see how that album translated to the Gladiator Soundtrack.

[@jamesleasure8836]

Have listened to the version featuring Czarina Russel repeatedly, it's hauntingly beautiful.

[@Baldevi]

Yes Lisa has perfected her Idioglossia language, and she taught it to her twin children too. Amazing! -watches the reaction now- I am hearing her voice as a little more nasal than I am used to from Lisa, this might be affectation for the composition or it could be age, she's not in her 30's anymore... The stringed Instrument is a relative to "Hammer Dulcimer" known as Yangqin, mainly found in China tho I know they are found all over Asia with some regional changes to shape and tuning. The Wiki about such language is here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idioglossia Lisa is a phenomena all by herself.

[@mikeparker7631]

When only one person speaks a "language"...its called gibberish. This song has no lyrics, she just made a bunch of sounds, then sat back and let the rubes throw money at her. I can't compliment her singing ability, but I can admit mad respect for her hustle.

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

@@mikeparker7631 You're well out of your depth. Go find the shore.

[@Kosake82]

@@mikeparker7631 Goodness gracious! You're so out of touch with humanity. You must be dead inside, otherwise I can't explain why you felt the need to spit venom instead of engaging with the music.

[@mikeparker7631]

@@Kosake82 I did engage with the music...not my fault there isn't anything positive to say. Its absolutely horrible and my original comment stands. Mediocre singer comes up with some silly angle to con the pretentious into pretending to like her.

[@mikeparker7631]

@@Kosake82 BTW...gonna test your "out of touch with humanity" comment. Gonna play a snippet of this for as many of my co-workers as possible..people I have little in common with. Wanna bet how many of them laugh? We'll see who is out of touch with people.

[@arcanam1449]

Absolutely love Lisa Gerrard and Dead Can Dance! They are incredible, you have to listen to their music.

[@dvdeus1]

I love Lisa's voice since I discovered her in 1990 (or so). I am happy to see Monika Ballwein besides her whom I think is a beautiful performer in voice and looks herself. I'm always happy to see and hear her.

[@mndoci]

As others have mentioned there’s Lisa’s work with “Dead Can Dance” and her work with Klaus Schultze. She’s much younger in those as well.

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

I am touched that you decided to analysis this specific performance. Not an easy one to analyse as there is so much going on, vocals and unusual instruments. When I met her decades ago she was explaining that we used to get headaches sometimes after such long performances and you touched on that almost when you spoke about the shift between the mask and chest vocal sounds. Lisa's voice has slightly changed with age and physical changes but jeezz... Amazing.

[@elizabethhair9017]

the winged ornament you have behind you is incredibly beautiful

[@albion7000]

Dead Can Dance are just phenomenal.

[@alaindubeau3243]

You will find out much more about Lisa Gerrard in the documentary Sanctuary: Lisa Gerrard, from 2006. She has been one half of the band Dead Can Dance since the 80's, to captivating results and experimentation. I love their music and have seen them live at least 4 times, and it has always been a transcending experience. Also watch their live concert Toward The Within, well worth it! She's collaborated with Patrick Cassidy and Pieter Bourke, as well as releasing some material on her own. Lisa's is easily the planet's most fascinating female voice.

[@judithr9332]

I'm looking forward to this so so much! I LOVE Lisa Gerrard. I used to listen to her a lot when I was a teenager and I was never able to explain what made her voice to fascinating. I think now, having watched your videos and having taking your course, I would be better at explaining it, but I'm still looking forward to hearing your take on it all. (-:

[@rkmugen]

I shall shed a tear at this hauntingly beautiful performance..... "but not yet.... not yet.... unless...."

[@1243beowulf]

I will never not hear this song and be able to hold in the emotion that bursts forth. The title itself describes the feeling you get when you get towards the end of the piece. Now, we are free.

[@k.stacey7389]

“Ooh! Sorry!” When she cuts off a singer. I have to admit, it’s adorable how into it she gets.

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Elizabeth, after 21 years, this amazing song/movie has withstood the test of time, and I loved this performance. Hans composed a wonderful song, and Lisa's ethereal voice, Monika's vocals, and the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, really made this music come to life. Thank you, Elizabeth!!! 💙

[@christophequarre9436]

Lisa Gerrard is THE ULTIMATE charismatic voice.

[@Jerry.Bingham]

Thanks for reminding me. Occasionally, I need to go back and listen to musical genius that brings a tear to my eye. Zimmer.

[@Kipex]

One of the best movies with one of the best scores. Gets me emotional every time. Whoever has the chance, go see the Hans Zimmer Live (which has Hans) or World of Hans Zimmer (largely the same, without Hans). Imagine this video, but bigger and better, and then amplify that by a hundredfold for the live factor, and keep it going for two hours for the best emotional rollercoaster ride of your life. There's no question in my mind they are the best shows I've ever seen and it's not even close.

[@MrKorton]

OMG you did Lisa Gerrard like I wished for! 😯 thank you charismatic woman🥰 I wonder if you´ll do "Eivor - Falling Free" as well 😍

[@nirvana454]

Lisa Gerrard is my favorite vocalist ever. I would watch you analyze her voice for days.

[@JamesPomeroy]

As so many are noting, dearest Elizabeth, Dead Can Dance, especially from Toward the Within, is essential to grasp Lisa Gerard’s range.. She has dealt with health issues and that magnificent voice you’re hearing here has been toned down and hemmed in; still so beautiful, but if you wish to hear her at her peak you simply must hear her with Dead Can Dance from the ‘90s.. Nobody had such a powerfully, profoundly gorgeous voice-or very, very few outside opera.. But thank you for this gift today .

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

many thanks for this one, elizabeth. since the early DCD days I love her wonderful voice and music. she really is something else ...

[@DillonJBaldwin]

I'm super pumped for this! When I was in highschool I would listen to this on repeat before baseball games to give me that confidence and zen mix.

[@m.k.2227]

i saw hans zimmer live a few years ago in vienna and it does not matter how often i hear this song it always makes me cry. there is no real message in this piece of art and yet its touching me so ddeply its insane. way better than anything that has real words. like you quoted, its music coming from the soul

[@JuanPabloVargasAzcona]

She was spectacular when she was younger, a really unique voice and style. You should check "Cantara" (with Dead Can Dance from Toward The Within) or "Sacrifice" (with Pieter Bourke). Cheers from Mexico!

[@antimon009]

It's been a while since I've waited for Lisa Gerrard reaction on this channel. Personally, I'd pick Lisa Gerrard & Pieter Bourke - "Sacrifice", but this one is excellent too. Thanks!

[@shootermcmillan]

I find it adorable how you geek out on your analysis. Few people show such passion for anything these days.....the internet mostly just tears down. I can't recall you ever saying anything negative in one of your analysis. BRAVO!

[@deepfrousen7306]

I had to cry. The song is just so beautiful, and touching. A really good choice.

[@tsw5746]

Love this, and the entire Gladiator soundtrack. For more wordless or made-up language vocalising, maybe try Liz Fraser in the Cocteau Twins - she mixes up regular words/phrases with her own "language", and has a wonderful voice. My favourite is the title track from Heaven or Las Vegas, but there's plenty to choose from!

[@eboethrasher]

She actually uses English and other languages, she just changes syllabic placement and emphasis a lot of the time... if you listen to, say, Frosty the Snowman and Winter Wonderland, you can get more into what I mean when you hear the songs with the lyrics you know already, and she takes them and twists and spreads and re-emPHAsizes them. It isn't true glossolalia like Lisa, but it is still magic and angelic in the way that she does it. Although if you listen to the live vocals from the Four Calendar Cafe tour, she certainly goes wild compared to the studio versions...

[@brian_of_farce]

I'm so excited you reacted to this! This track leaves me in tears at the end of gladiator, every time. Showed it to my son and he's obsessed now too

[@DoraFauszt]

I mean right?! Heaven's sake, I cried on this movie 20 years ago, and I cry on this movie today just the same! I guess I'll remain a big crybaby when it comes to Gladiator 😅

[@brian_of_farce]

@@DoraFauszt it had been a while since I had seen it when my son and I watched it and I started sobbing uncontrollably when they started carrying him and this track started playing lol. Sitting there trying to hold it in and my boy goes, it's ok dad 😂😭

[@ironmurs6903]

I just watched a beautiful cover of this that I had recently shared with a friend…that friend had asked me what language was being sung. I assumed it was Latin but was unsure. As I was just listening to the cover the thought crossed my mind that I wanted to research what language Lisa was actually using…and then this review started playing. How beautifully serendipitous. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@lestergreelack3131]

I have heard Lisa Gerrard on concert twice (once on DCD concert, second time singing Burn with Jules Maxwell). Second time I sat on the second row. I might see her mouth. She controls her voice unbelievably perfectly. In my humble opinion she is the best female vocalist nowadays.

[@GernickKuik]

Lisa Gerrard singing Sanvean. It's almost too beautiful.

[@TheRealXesc]

I just can't wait for this one, Elisabeth! :)

[@russfelger]

This isn't my typical style of music, but, this song is unique. First- the way she sings and at times "speaks" during the performance, she makes it seem more authentic as a language. Second- she puts emphasis on syllables as if it were an actual language. When she "speaks?", it sounds as if she is pleading for someone. The feminine or maternal qualities of this piece are very prominent at least to me. It's a very smooth flowing work and the 2 ladies blend very well together. Great review, Elizabeth. 👍🏼

[@dem0n1k]

I've seen a whole Opera house full of Australians with tears running down their faces listening to Dead Can Dance classic tracks like "De Profundis" "Summoning of the Muse" & "Anywhere out of the World". Lisa Gerrard's voice was Epic.