"Hasten to Church" - Medieval/Bardcore Cover of Hozier's "Take Me To Church" w/ Beedle the Bardcore

[@sapphiremelody4488]

the fact that "there is no sweeter innocence than our gentle sin" is the only line that stays constant is SO,,,

[@ladylark10884]

seriously 😭 imo it's the most important line in the song, since it conveys what the song is all about- it tears me up every time :'3

[@thelostremainunfound]

Yes!!! It was so powerful to have that resounding line that, no matter how different the English of then and now, holds the same meaning and relevance to either listener.

[@thaloblue]

Hozier time traveled with that line

[@EckCop]

2:59 for reference

[@davestrider4973]

Only then am I clean is another

[@bird_brain99]

"t'were I a heathen in my own right / I, the East and she, the sunlight" actually goes so hard

[@Ouroboros8888]

FR it's been in my head looping bdjdb

[@neverg0nnag1vey0uup]

I love how unusual this look despite being entirely serious and related to the video

[@yuuri9064]

Such a poetic line!

[@tgliles]

That's an allusion to Romeo and Juliet no doubt. "What light from yonder widow breaks? It is the East and Juliet is the sun."

[@LJ-zz1qf]

The fact that Hozier himself would adore this... I just know he would

[@RichardsNickname]

He's still alive why'd you say it like he's dead?

[@lysanamcmillan7972]

@@RichardsNickname How is that saying like the person thinks he's dead? "I know he would adore this" assumes he's alive but may never get to hear it.

[@hannahmetzger4880]

​@@lysanamcmillan7972Well then let's send it to him shall we? :3.

[@bignonoIamAgirl]

​@@RichardsNickname help i was high and actually thought they meant that and started tearing up

[@beastofedelwood1473]

@@lysanamcmillan7972 it's the past tense

[@MoteMayhaps]

The CHURCH LATIN has me shaking, it's a genius addition to give the feel of a true Medieval/Renaissance-cusp piece.

[@ReignBeauofTerror]

THANK YOU. I was looking for this comment!

[@lukeflanagan1307]

Lingua Latina recte cantata in carmine populari? Adest scilicet carmen optimum!

[@EC2019]

Oh please.

[@Bumblexo]

Literally 😭 as a latin speaker that made me so incredibly happy

[@Kgirli]

@@lukeflanagan1307sic! Mihi placet

[@imperialofficer6185]

What I learned: I want classical vocals in pop music

[@1Cosmic_Squid1]

and latin

[@imperialofficer6185]

@@1Cosmic_Squid1 nah, too gimmicky

[@yumehophype5005]

check out the song Komm Jesu by dirt poor robins! it uses bach's contata of the same name

[@HamiltonIsLife]

Thank you for reporting your findings

[@HamiltonIsLife]

@@imperialofficer6185that’s literally what’s in this song

[@shortinsomniac76]

God the fact that the part in latin has less poliphony as it wasn't incorporated in sacred music until the renaissance, making it sound even more solemm and devoted.

[@EliseRothMusic]

sure yeah i meant to do that

[@Meriillos]

​@@EliseRothMusic we love a good happy accident

[@flumphyy6701]

JONNY DVILLE PFP SPOTTED??

[@artsyscrub3226]

i love how the vibe is the same but diffrent, the og song sounds like a dude trapped by religion unable to love whom he wants and so is this but it feels like a nun begging to god to forgive her for having the hots for another nun i love it

[@ligma6898]

This is actually a perfect character idea "This song was her last prayer, in which she begged the God for forgiveness"

[@nopenopity-nope6621]

​@ligma6898 Ooooh I am so stealing this for a ttrpg character 👀

[@canaisyoung3601]

It's still a story of a love affair made taboo by religion.

[@rickwrites2612]

​@@canaisyoung3601 All love affairs are. The original lyrics were about him and a woman. He made the video about 2 gay guys in Russia.

[@queenbee7266]

2:13 "'Tis *voracious* work!" holy shit

[@EliseRothMusic]

om nom nom

[@hemlocklatte]

I actually gasped when I heard that!

[@rokukou]

Those lines actually go hard af

[@beccarola]

"She bids me worship in her chambers" is kinda metal😭

[@MuriKakari]

The fact that 'The Ecstasy of St. Theresa' is the imagery makes this even more amazing. I'm only sorry it took me this long to find it.

[@OctopusOwl]

The algorithm finally showed it to me too, so yay new discoveries!

[@AK-TMI]

I only found it today, but I love it.

[@ssherbet]

Literally!!

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Okay I’m five months late, but this is so fantastic! It’s clear that you’ve actually listened to early music and have great respect for it. Love your lyrics, love this arrangement! 🙏

[@EliseRothMusic]

lol it's ok, we're both literally centuries late to this pop music stuff anyway XD and yeah gurl, musicology degree FTW!

[@morrigankasa570]

I wish one of you would do an appropriate cover of Silver Springs by Fleetwood Mac. Another great one would be a cover of Leonard Cohen's Joan of Arc or Hallelujah.

[@lahyte_5925]

@@EliseRothMusic Please more of this beautiful content 😩👌

[@thomashill1070]

Ok I'm 2 years late but I think this is the bees knee's

[@HarpyMortem]

​@@thomashill1070 we are in agreement

[@Minerva1234567891011]

You can't convince me the light beams in the picture isn't just spaghetti

[@EliseRothMusic]

stop you're making me hungry

[@laamonftiboren4236]

Lo! Me thinketh thou art right!

[@r.vincenta.9678]

All Hail! The almighty Flying Spaghetti God Monster!!!

[@anjobanjo1221]

I was touched by his noodly appendage

[@tinyrat5542]

YES! Thank you! XD

[@aspen_clouds]

pov: youre a medieval sapphic secretly in love with your brother’s wife

[@kajamatousek247]

Many such cases

[@TheDarkarmy013]

Poor brother, cuckolded by his own sister 😔

[@nettlesandsnakes9138]

Even ignoring the gayness, I think that’s a sin according to the Bible, but what does that old book know?

@@nettlesandsnakes9138 i mean...The old book talks about fabric for their rotting and shit but...what do i know?

[@Ma_Zhongying]

@@nettlesandsnakes9138I don’t think the Bible mentions lesbianism at all, and even the bits about male homosexuality are ambiguous, which is why you have Christians who support gay rights.

[@crocsinthewater4838]

hell yeah, my mistress hath whimsy

[@jerrythemagicalllama]

Most bardcore channels just use a loot, skin drums and flutes to cover songs but then don't change the melody or the tone of the song to make it truly sound medieval. But you changed the song for the better, you made melodic and harmonic changes that would be more accurate to/present in medieval pieces, AND changed the lyrics to Olde English. ABSOLUTELY Brava!

[@EliseRothMusic]

thank you so much for noticing :'D i did put a lot of work in for that stuff, glad it's appreciated!

[@18Aleziita]

Old English was more near to German, and it was phonetical, this is more Early Modern English. Very beautiful, nevertheless ❤

[@18Aleziita]

I also like the "Mon Dieu" This was a mix of Middle to Early Modern English, since the Middle English began in 1066 when the Normands conquer and added a lot of French words👌🏼 nice touch.

[@kishakataria1430]

*lute

[@althealligator1467]

As great as it is, I do wonder why they didn't keep the Amen cadences (IV-I) underneath the amens in the song. That's the most medieval part of the original song to begin with.

[@scribblecrumb]

"tis voracious work" DID NOT NEED TO GO SO HARD why is that the line that made me shiver like holy shit

[@bugbear2357]

if anyone was wondering, the Latin is we praise you*, we adore you we bless you, we glorify you I have faith** in you because you alone are holy, Amen Have mercy on me*** (some notes below) *Gloria in Excelsis Deo, a Christian hymn, contains the lyrics "laudamus te, benedicimus te, adoramus te, glorificamus te". Gloria is used in several rites and masses **credo literally means 'I believe', originally it was specifically a religious type of belief, but eventually became belief in any set of principals. within the context of the song I thought the best way to convey the religious belief in translation would be "have faith in" ***Miserere is the Latin name of Psalm 51, and Miserere Mei, Deus is a musical setting for said psalm. interestingly enough, there's a lot of parallels between the (modern) english lyrics of Take Me to Church and the text of this psalm

[@HackerArmy03]

Thank you! And another for the sources! :3

[@kimegan4932]

Being looking for a transition for months got a friend who reads Latin but didn't ask in it's church Latin.

[@YOSSARIAN313]

Wow this song is even more sacrilegious than i thought it would be lmao

[@drksideofthewal]

Not only is it well translated, the spirit seems true to how people of that time would sing this song.

[@edithUK]

The fact that this is not on Spotify is a crime

[@typical_]

i'm starting to get converted to yt music because of banger covers like this

[@thesupreme7815]

I think the same. I so badly want it to be on there

[@CelestialDraconis]

This might unironically be my favourite cover of this song. The lyricism, the voice, the aim for authenticity...so much creativity went into this. The 'amen's were one of my favourite parts of the original song and I didn't think anyone could match the way Hozier sang them, but your different take on it was so beautiful. This was lovely.

[@halcyonacoustic7366]

It's between this and Take Me to Snurch (Snail Church)

[@CelestialDraconis]

​@@halcyonacoustic7366 Take me to Snurch is iconic

[@phae_th]

this Latin part just w o w

[@mollusckscramp4124]

I was full Vince McMahon energy when that part hit

[@maxmolstad1996]

@@mollusckscramp4124 omg i love you for this lol

[@lillithlochwoode788]

Yeah that through my off. Like!!! Damn.

[@Asurnasurpal]

PoV: You are listening to Saint Teresa of Avila's suspiciously intimate description of divine ecstasy.

[@louises.p6833]

I got a tattoo of a bust of Aphrodite with the line 'I, the East. She, the sunlight' written under it

[@merlinm.4387]

I love that we all had the same reaction to this. Like "oh wow some real effort went into this" then the latin came in and everyone just went "OH WOW". Impressive as all get out.

[@BeedleTheBardcore]

Twas truly an honour and a pleasure 🙏

[@wjbt3]

Thine ears deceiveth me! What a wondrous consort 🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️

[@davis0730]

Hey Beedle what's sup sir

[@laamonftiboren4236]

@@wjbt3 You just accused Beedle's ears of deceiving you 😂!

[@captainquill5062]

That first Hasten hits so unreasonably hard

[@peachy_tea33]

As a Catholic, the Church Latin KILLED ME! Screaming crying throwing up on the floor can’t find the cold side of my pillow fell off of my bed broke my mamas back praying sobbing breathless… Holy heck

[@eviem.6903]

This slaps, slays, conquers, decimates, eradicates, absolutely fucks

[@feywildgamingyt]

WE MAKIN IT OUTTA THE GALLOWS WITH THIS ONE‼️‼️‼️🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥

[@tirzahtimes]

criminally underrated - studying music in college right now and not only is this funny but i was like the leonardo decaprio meme when the amens and “laudamus te” happened

[@lisaeva4472]

Blessed be Elise Roth, Beedle the Bard, and the algorithm for this cover is purifying me as we speak. I hereby renounce my sins and the Lord can take me.

[@EliseRothMusic]

bless you my child

[@Ouroboros8888]

The "proclaim me to be pure" and subsequent "amen"s are sO GOOD I WISH I COULD EAT THIS COVER DHSJD

[@Ophio117]

I too am vore-acious

[@jaycorbin]

I live the “Apologies to William Byrd” at the end.

[@grace7699]

The way I NEED this on spotify. I can’t stop listening

[@Emymagdalena]

“Lo, a horde of hungered faithful” just slaps so hard

[@ms.blooddiamond3857]

I clicked on this song expecting a meme. Instead, I was blessed with a deeply passionate, spiritual experience. My jaw is permanently unhinged as I stare, mystified, lost in such beautiful music. These lyrics are poetry & the instrumental stroked my heart until I reached exquisite bliss. I've not yet known such ecstasy. I feel like I just lost my virginity.

[@YOSSARIAN313]

If a minstrel in medieval england sang this he would probably be asked to leave town

[@Reverend_Josh]

i love the chorus, something about the phrase "i worship like a cur at thy shrine of deceit" and "to confess my sins may my menance be fleet" just tickle me in the right ways. also the latin reminded me i want more modern songs with Latin.

[@lysanamcmillan7972]

Sweet mercy, this song already had BDSM overtones to my ears. Now it's an ecstatic paean by a nun to the saint who visits her in her visions and transports her in all the ways. (For those scratching their heads at me, ecstatic medieval worship included sexual interactions with the powers being honored. It's in the writings, unquestionably.) BRAVO. BRAVISSIMO. To you Elise, and to Beedle the Bardcore. Magnificence.

[@laimaravillon895]

Heyy! I just wanted to ask you as the history teacher That I am, can you show me the writings of that? It is pile poil in my work line: I teach about female priestesses-- and “holy virgins” were called the ones who maintained sexual interactions with the people who came to the temple every day ❤

[@nicholasguerreiro8680]

Good examples are St Teresa of Avila (the subject of the Bernini statue in the video) and Margery Kempe

[@SlickBackBigMac]

None of the other bardcore/medieval covers even come close to the quality of this. I need more like this one

[@katiewilliams2080]

Why does this make me understand more of the lyrics from the song now

[@bugbear2357]

the use of Latin was excellent, really added to the worshipful imagery since at the time, liturgy would obviously be in Latin idk why youtube recommended it now instead of earlier but it's truly beautiful. I think one of the key elements of Take Me To Church to me is that in my home city there's a church that was bombed during the blitz and remains that way to this day, and sometimes they have performances there. Take Me To Church is one of the songs I could imagine being played there and this cover exemplifies that

[@AbbyJD]

The speed at which my jaw hit the floor probably broke the sound barrier. My Irish genes have taken the wheel and I am a changed woman. That was simply spectacular!!! 11/10!

[@giannalepanto1994]

Getting turnt the fuck up to this in 1515 before getting burnt at the stake ❤

[@kuroikarasu3315]

I love the inclusion of indulgences. That line really helps set this in the time period.

[@SanctusPaulus1962]

The Catholic Church still has indulgences to this day. They just aren't monetary indulgences.

[@SoSpecters]

this is unironically the most incredible cover. I was expecting some humorous silly cover. This is the just pure art on every level. The lyrical genius is beyond anything I would have expected. The musical cover and production are top notch. The vocalist brings it all together and elevates it all... I am blown away...

[@awesoment4051]

The whole thing is so amazing and haunting. I started listening with not much expectations, but the Amen part came and then the chorus and I had literal chills. This cover does the song perfect justice. Cant get enough of it!

[@EliseRothMusic]

Thank you so much ^^

[@sassassin9675]

For months I have been listening to this on loop whenever I am working on the computer. Put me out of my misery and upload it to spotify so that I can listen to this 24/7, nonstop 🙏

[@_madznails_8235]

this is the kind of quality content the internet was made for. all glory to thee divine bard!

[@rock_garden_m]

the ecstasy of st theresa is such an inspired piece of art to pair with this

[@lucasshibuya3907]

This is gorgeous. How dare KZbin take 2 years to show me this art

[@tehdoctah2404]

Holy crap, this was transcendental. I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen even to turn my phone sideways.

[@Iridescence93]

Ladies (mostly) doing medieval covers of modern pop songs is my new favourite genre I didn't know existed before KZbin

[@mnr97]

WHEN I SAY EVERY SINGLE LINE IN THIS HITS AND HITS AND HITS!

[@sorrelbee113]

This is increadible. The rewritten lyrics, the instrumentation, the vocals of course - I didn't think I'd like this better than the original, but I really might! At the very least, it does the song such an honor. The "Amen" sections are absolutely haunting. I love the addition of the Latin. This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us. One of my favorite songs I've heard in quite a while. 💗💗

[@anunusualaceofspades]

MY LIEGE!!!!!!!!! PROVIDE THIS BALLAD UPON US AT THE SPOTIFY. AND MINE LIFE IS THINE FOR THE REAPING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ayato8996]

I really liked the addition of the Gloria and the 51st Psalm (Miserere). "Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis)

[@liadanmcrae3215]

This is gorgeous and haunting, the "amen" part gave me chills - but I think my favorite part is the *creativity* in how you redid the lyrics so they still rhyme and fit the rhythm pretty damn well and still mean the same as the original! Also Latin makes me go feral so there's that

[@RinKagamine-vq6zw]

Horribly underrated this is the best thing. It's just the best thing!

[@redwolf603]

I suppose I shouldn't be surprised by this, but this is a much deeper and more complex exploration of a beautiful and still deeply toxic relationship than the original ever even tried to be.

[@fateless3239]

No. Not particularly, there's a few more metaphors, but most of the content is a one to one tone shift.

[@dionadair8195]

Showed this to my medieval and Renaissance history professor the other day, and she says the Latin was almost perfect!

[@morrigansraven]

Of course the Latin is perfect - no offence to the wonderful woman who put it all together and sang it beautifully - because it's part of Gloria in excelcis Deo; a prayer/hymn that has been around since the 4th century; easily looked up and repurposed; all one needs do is get the pronunciation right.

[@ATLACEDES]

Almost?? What was wrong?

[@Genshinnerd3000]

I NEED THIS ON SPOTIFY SO BAD PLEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAASE

[@aliciad179]

This cover is so clearly steeped in love and passion, for the original song, for the style in which you are covering it, for the new creation you have made. And it shines through in the music and I love it so much. Thank you for sharing!

[@Urglewurgleburg]

I’m sorry but the quote “hasten to church” is so funny to me like adding hasten to any sentence is automatically funny sounding

[@kaylaschimpf8136]

i can’t believe this has existed for 2 years and ive only just found it! also, The Ecstasy of St. Teresa is the absolute best background art ;)

[@N0value.c]

20.4.2024 This will forever be on my playlist.

[@micaeladomeg7828]

The fact that this isn't in Spotify breaks my heart 😢❤

[@Nu_Wen]

i feel like, rarely does a cover make me better understand the original and i feel, this song did. this, has so much feeling in it, it's beautiful. i feel like a sinner, worshipping my mistress just as she demands, she makes me need church to heal the sins she brings out of me yet at the same time, she is my church. she IS what makes me pure and whole. she is a whirlwind of lust and love and nothing else matters, but her. the original didn't give me that feeling, even though the words implied that's how i should be feeling. you took that song and you brought out the feeling the original artist couldn't. i admire, your story telling prowess. i agree with Hilde (though I'm no where near you two) it's clear to me that you know your stuff.

[@christinestevenson4482]

The first bell literally made my jaw drop. I love the internet, bless the algorithm for bringing me this gorgeous creativity.

[@JunoMeHistory]

This is... probably the greatest and most creative Bardcore cover of a modern song ive heard, i especially love the latin parts, as it gives it a more church-based vibe which goes along greatly with this song

[@CrystalDragen]

The Holy Light Looks Like Spaghetti And now All I can imagine is an Italian torn between traditional cooking and like Chef Boyardee 😂 (This Song Pops No Lie)

[@AdamGoodtime247]

I wish I had 1/1000th the talent/creativity of this song. Well done.

[@codyofathens3397]

Please, I beg of you, please, do more bardcore! You're astounding!

[@really-quite-exhausted]

The latin part gave me goosebumps holy shit 😮

[@straps-of-skin]

I need this on spotify. I dont think I can live without this song in all my playlists

[@Q269]

The hymn is what got me

[@moonkenzie]

Okay I took *so much* classical Latin and I sincerely appreciate your use of the correct tense. Church Latin is like nails on a chalkboard to me, but the historical accuracy of its use also makes me giddy. Just lovely ^^

[@coffe4meplz]

ONCE AGAIN BEGGING FOR YOU TO PUT THIS ON SPOTIFY

[@MrTEShero]

Please release it for music streaming platforms. Its absolutely geniusly composed. I've been relistening to it for over a month now.

[@MrTEShero]

It's been a year, I still listen to this regularly, on KZbin... 😅😂 Please release it on Spotify 😁🙏

[@nyxshadowhawk]

This is absolutely fabulous, and sounds like it came out of Blasphemous the game! The Latin lines just sent me. Very well done! It also is a good example of how translation is always an interpretation -- both the original and this are (mostly) in English, and are technically saying the same thing, but the connotations of this version is very different. The speaker in this version is still a devout Catholic.

[@nandinisahu1716]

I am at loss for words how much I love this, I love the original but this, this is pure poetry🙌 the vocals were incredible, the Latin was genius!! This was beautiful in every aspect

[@EliseRothMusic]

thank you so much!

[@lotsoffun4108]

Yes I agree it is beautiful....btw I'm not mentally deranged just listening over and over I'm trying to learn the words off by heart 🙂💓🎼🎵🎶

[@happybalaga4716]

i am out of words. this is cathartic and ethereal, truly a religious experience. you have both done the original song justice and given it something new that works perfectly - thank you for this.

[@xD00TD00Tx]

This shit goes biblically hard

[@rorygiambalvo2955]

Ooh those Amens, dude. Incredible composition and that use of latin??? God bless you my friend.

[@middler5]

Tis voracious work. I know you're English but that line was basically an Irish accent right there.

[@incarceron1]

The bits in Latin are just **chef's kiss** I go to a traditional Catholic Church (in France), where the Mass is given in Latin and only traditional hymns are sung, and it's the most beautiful thing. Hearing it applied to a modern pop song is pretty dang nice !

[@SanctusPaulus1962]

Dominus Vobiscum - from a fellow traditional Catholic from Australia 🇦🇺

[@berkleypearl2363]

Why did KZbin only just bless me with this. The fuckin Credo! I’m flabbergasted. I’m in love! Ahhhh!!!!

[@maxwellmarques1607]

I know it's been two years, but I just had to say, this is absolutely amazing. Once the first note played I imediately added it to my playlist. It struck all the right cords with me, brought me so much emotion, it just hit right. It's everything I never knew I needed. Thankyou.

[@marshanfupa]

The hardest medieval beat drop ever

[@arzface]

I don't know why it took so long for KZbin to recommend me this majestic masterpiece, this cover is a treasure. Outstanding lyrics accompanied by a gorgeous voice, matching the intensity of the melody and tale being told. Even transitioning in and out of latin! Bravo! Your cover is absolutely magnificent.

[@EliseRothMusic]

Gosh, thank you so much :O it's really lovely to know that my work is appreciated!

[@RatatoskClarke]

I listen to this daily. I wish this was on spotify so i could add it to my on repeat playlist. This is whats pumping whenever I enter the club.

[@lalelalily]

How on earth do i understand the medieval covers of songs better than the originals

[@lerulpes]

the queen hast returneth. thank you, my lady, for this serve

[@rootyful]

From lyrics to voice, everything is incredible and perfect

[@strawberrylemonadesorbet2886]

I ADORE how the "Amen"s are done!!

[@baa9865]

the latin verse is everything

[@animalnanny8437]

You have spoiled us with this wondrous work. We are most grateful. 🙏🏻

[@thedeathofasoul3880]

Dude i would exclusively listen to this genre of cover for like ever though.

[@LordKlavier]

Oh my goodness... This is probably one of the best Medieval covers of any current song. You just nailed everything on the head, and it is so clear that you actually have listened to a lot of music from that era... Thank you so much for making this

[@DarkwingsDesending]

Holy crap, breath taking. I teared up. If you had someway to support you by downloading it, I totally would/will!

[@EliseRothMusic]

oh goodness thank you! I'm not sure, I'll have to ask Beedle for advice on how to post it for streaming!

[@DarkwingsDesending]

@@EliseRothMusic Have you tweeted this cover to Hozier? He's very receptive for covers and I know for a fact he'd be interested since his early career involved him singing old Irish songs and classical pieces. Anúna was the name of one of the groups he was involved in. Not the same, but he does appreciate older sounding music.