Hellfire (The Hunchback Of Notre Dame) Cover

[@evenmoor]

This is probably my favorite Disney villain song of all time; the way that the chorus's counterpoint acts as his inner conscience that he ultimately rejects - as he sings "It's not my fault / I'm not to blame / It is the gypsy girl / The witch who set this flame" the chorus is singing "Mea culpa / mea culpa / mea maxima culpa" (my fault, my fault, my most grievous fault"). This song vividly demonstrates the nature of sin: knowing that it's wrong and doing it anyway. Frollo embraces his lust for Esmeralda and the whole of Paris burns in his attempt to satisfy it.

[@auroraourania7161]

Don't forget his dehumanization of her, his treatment of her also comes from his bigotry against Romani, he sees them as vermin, and therefore her as someone who's only act of agency could be tempting him to sin, rather than as a person.

[@Kadagirl777]

I also just noticed that at the end, when Frollo sings "God have mercy on her, God have mercy on me," the chorus is singing "kyrie eleison" which is another really common line heard in church music and is literally "Lord have mercy." I love how that throw both of those in there.

[@SampoPaalanen]

In way it's good illustration of the difference of the "virtue" of men like Frollo and that of true virtue. Frollo's virtue is show to be mask to hide their inner weakness, it's kind of ironic that it is Esmeralda who shows true virtue (that of kindness to be exact).

[@corgiw7281]

Such excellent analysis!

[@LeannaEdington-wf1wz]

I farted once on the set of blue lagoon...

[@jonathanymusic]

nice

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Canon: I finally stopped heavy metal, after moving out of your house, of which I definitely lived in. #Lore

[@TheOnlyBlancy]

damn straight, nice.

[@deathtricker6780]

you two are my favorite singers ever!!!!!!!!

[@Hurt_Maple6657]

Pure lore right here

[@Ortensia174]

Can we take a second to appreciate this masterpiece and the incredible interpretation of Colm? But above all the struggle of a native English speaker in pronouncing the "R" of Maria in Latin. Great job Colm!

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

I had to redo it a million times! 😂 Thank you!!!!!

[@nightlight8285]

@@ColmRMcGuinness I took latin for 5 years and I have never heard it any better than from you!

[@goshdarnchicken]

I just took four minutes and four seconds

[@kuno3336]

I'm from a part of the US with a lot of Spanish speakers, so I have an unfair advantage with rolling my "r"s, lol

[@British_Rogue]

Why, is it difficult or something? 🧐

[@S141R]

The included Latin in the beginning, the gravel of Frollo, the backing vocals...everything is P E R F E C T I O N. Tony Jay would've been exceptionally proud

[@Sergeant_74]

I already knew about Colm's vocal skills, but here we see some actor's play as well. It's amazing that I definitely heard not a 20+ y.o. singer, but a significantly older character.

[@impracticalnuke]

And did you see his facial expressions? It beautifully says pain and torment and wishes. This is straight up stage act in KZbin format.

[@MrJJandJim]

​@@impracticalnukeWell what better way to perform than to embody the emotions of the character you're singing for?

[@ResoundGuy]

@@MrJJandJim I would like a musical or metal opera with colm, Peyton Parrish and Jonathan Young

[@nopenotme1138]

I've heard soooo many covers of this one, but this is the first one that captures the same dread as the original. You nailed it!

[@teamcybr8375]

The Jonathan Young metal one is a banger too

[@JustintheRedneckDruid]

Bring on more Disney villain hits! This was awesome

[@gijsvanosdeman938]

Amen!

[@The_Republic_of_Ireland]

Bring on the irish trad/rock version of this

[@LLydarth]

Be Prepared! - Just don't try to do it solo.

[@thanebeam7437]

Scar song from lion king

[@Abigail-qz5yq]

As a lip reader, I really appreciate how good you are at matching your vocals with the mouthing in the timing and shaping. You would not believe how rare that is!!!

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

I mess up syncing on a bunch of videos, but this happened to be one of my better ones 😂 Cheers mate!

[@gabesgames7261]

Are you saying he's lip synching? I can't tell if you're complimenting him or accusing him

[@FLAME4564]

@@ColmRMcGuinness Ile be honest of all of the covers of this song ive watched mate yours is the most deep in terms of bass and dark toned 8) honestly you dude have done this turely spot on so much that even the late Tony Jay himself would be proud.

[@SpaceNinja321]

⁠@@gabesgames7261Mentioning synching isn’t an accusation. That’s literally the way music videos are made. Almost every music KZbinr does their recording first and then creates a video to go with it.

[@AmellsGrace]

@@SpaceNinja321 Wait really? Wild. What about if their singing into a visible mic?

[@dennisfuery3426]

Hear me out: a new version of this where Colm is Frollo, but Jonathan Young and Peter Hollens are the backup singers and chorus.

[@Irishmahn87]

I guarantee he gets cast as the voice of a Disney villain in the future

[@blurred-antics]

Blasting out all of these Disney covers has been unexpected but damn if you haven't blown each one out of the water!

[@zigorously]

This is incredibly good, Colm! I'd definitely pay good money to see you on stage as Frollo! The quiet bit after the "Protect me, Maria" portion is honestly one of my favorites, because in both the movie AND the musical, it's the guard coming to tell Frollo that Esmerelda has escaped, right in the middle of him praying for deliverance. He got exactly what he asked for: a divine rescue from the situation, and a chance to be a righteous man. He had it in the EXACT moment he'd wished, and still chose to throw it away because of his lust and fury, declaring instead "be mine or you will burn". It's such a fascinating part of the song's story!

[@StarboyXL9]

God gave him deliverance, and he still threw it away. Far too relatable for all of us.

[@dleggett]

As my father (an Anglican priest) once told me, "the hardest part of asking something of God is accepting the answer may not be what you want to hear."

[@anastasianorthern2925]

I like that this cover is very close exactly to the tempo and vibe of the original. there are no special frills or inserts that change the essence of the song, and there is, as for me, getting into character. a man confident in his rightness and impunity sings that a woman will belong to him and only him, and I believe this voice. p.s. special thanks for the choir, I always love Colmpany!

[@akraccess1109]

just the opening knocked me speechless since most people when doing covers for this song, forget the latin from the clergy at the start. that little detail alone made me so happy and rekindles my love of the latin language. keep it up, Colm!!!!

[@alexisharper241]

It's honestly a joy watching the evolution of your vocal and cinematic talents over time. They've aways been top notch and you keep honing your craft to higher and higher levels. Good on ya!😊

[@lunap7029]

I know I already commented, but... Everyone wants to cover Hellfire, but no one wants to cover The Bells. Like, come on. That's a literal banger y'all.

[@canaisyoung3601]

I'm sure a cover of that is out there. You just have to look.

[@drachlonia]

Johnathan young covered the bells, it's epic. Assuming you haven't found it already by now 😂

[@CherryPascalle]

Great cover! This is why I think Frollo is the most insane villain ever written. I don't know any other villain who comes even close to this.

[@aetherangel3223]

i agree Frollo is def one of the evilest and most controversial Disney villains ever

[@Black_Fox07]

Can you please do "Be Prepared" from the Lion King next/soon? Also this piece you did is absolute Art!

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Ohhhh BET! 🙏🙏🙏

[@sebastianfontanez1081]

​​@@ColmRMcGuinness Oh, that's going to be awesome!

[@dropsofsunliteinspiration6371]

You beat me to it!!! ❤

[@stephenbest3553]

Please do that with peyton parrish

[@coolworld101]

@@ColmRMcGuinness It's so cool that you do this! Perhaps maybe doing The Bells of Notre Dame would be cool? You definitely could do it.

[@father_ork]

Alroght lad. This was amazing. Definetly on of the best covers I've heard in a while

[@declanneville5081]

Absolute chills, nothing else describes it all

[@aechean]

Every time I hear a song of yours, I just think 'thank you'. Thank you for sharing your talents, for the work it has to take to do all this, and for taking the risks you do across so many songs. It's awesome. If you're looking for other songs...I'd love to see...every song from Aladdin :D

[@dancingwholeness]

Oh god your voice is perfect for this song…

[@Simbala-bq5vy]

He has the voice of a monster and that's a compliment

[@lamiagumbo]

This is in my top 3 favorite Disney songs- the themes are really complex and the composition itself is gorgeous. Thank you!!!

[@rytlocknroll]

Back when Disney made good movies.

[@canaisyoung3601]

Actually, this was during its Renaissance in the 1980s and 1990s. I remember it well.

[@nicholaselliott339]

Wow Colm! Your voice has only grown and gotten a wider range that you sound like you've been able to support strongly! Well placed into this powerful song, so thank you!

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Thank’n you, brother bear! Gotta work on some more pronunciation stuff down the line but we’re getting there! 🙏

[@claireallen6397]

So glad I've now been made aware of just how much my life needed this cover

[@andeeleininger5968]

Holy smokes. That was the most chilling version I’ve ever heard

[@charlesjennings93]

If they ever do a live action version of this movie, they need to hire this man. That was absolutely amazing!!! Or get this man on Broadway

[@joshkonnelyFTW]

And they should film a Disney live action remake but with the original ending from the book. 😈 Frollo has Esmeralda hanged, then Quasimodo grabs Frollo and throws him to his death.

[@markcobuzzi826]

@@joshkonnelyFTW If you have not heard of them already, I recommend the stage play versions of Disney’s Hunchback produced in Berlin, Papermill Playhouse, La Jolla Playhouse, etc. Besides adding new songs/scenes, more explicitly committing to the gargoyles being imaginary (or replacing them entirely with imaginary saints who talk to Quasimodo), and making Frollo a former/actual priest, they also changed the ending so that Esmeralda does not survive her exposure to the fire and Quasimodo directly throws Frollo off the cathedral.

[@AMaineIRL]

Amazing cover! Might just be my favorite version of this song. The amount of content you put out is just incredible and at such a high level I’m amazed at how fast you put these out.

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Thanks so much, mate! I was up late doing this one! The orchestral backing tracks take way more time

[@FLAME4564]

@@ColmRMcGuinness Definatly one of Disney's Darkest masterpiece of a song only you mate have made this even more darker with ur vocal toned skills :3

[@Isnis_Grin]

LYRICS Confiteor deo Omnipotenti Beatae Mariae Semper virgini Beato Michaeli archangelo Sanctis apostolis Omnibus sanctis Beata Maria, you know I am a righteous man Of my virtue I am justly proud (et tibit pater) Beata Maria, you know I'm so much purer than The common, vulgar, weak, licentious crowd (quia peccavi nimis) Then tell me, Maria, why I see her dancing there? Why her smoldering eyes still scorch my soul? (cogitatione) I feel her, I see her The sun caught in her raven hair Is blazing in me out of all control (verb o et opere) Like fire Hellfire This fire in my skin This burning desire Is turning me to sin It's not my fault (mea culpa) I'm not to blame (mea culpa) It is the gypsy girl the witch who sent this flame (mea maxima culpa) It's not my fault (mea culpa) If in God's plan (mea culpa) He made the Devil so much stronger than a man (mea maxima culpa) Protect me, Maria Don't let this siren cast her spell Don't let her fire sear my flesh and bone Destroy Esmeralda And let her taste the fires of hell Or else let her be mine and mine alone Hellfire Darkfire Now gypsy, it's your turn Choose me or your pyre Be mine or you will burn Kyrie eleison God have mercy on her Kyrie eleison God have mercy on me Kyrie eleison But she will be mine Or she will burn

[@b.r.52]

The tingles be strong and the bass is powerful... Truly inspirational.

[@ianvincibl3]

The story of how one simp nearly destroyed Paris. 🔥

[@lukethepotatoking]

Bit of an oversimplification, but accurate

[@Mr.supergamer20]

​@@lukethepotatoking Basically "He's out of line, but he's right"

[@mistyvaughan7002]

Thank you for your amazing gift!!! You are absolutely EPIC!!!

[@ThunderNRoses]

For years this has been my favorite Disney villain song for reasons several others here have said already. Your version, sir, brought such a power to it like I've never heard before. I have chills so hard I'm actually shaking! Bravissimo!

[@tearez13]

THIS IS SO COOL!!!!!!! Not only do you do a bang up job singing the song, you also capture the proud, haughty, 'holier than thou' arrogance of Frollo so well!!

[@eclecticgreenwitch1858]

Not me, up at midnight, stumbling upon this and reenacting the entire sequence in front of my mirror. Simply amazing! I have chills!

[@elliedrama46]

Your vocal flips are so scary here, I hear this as frollo and demonic fighting against each other, LOVE it

[@lostdusk]

Holy Colm this cover is on another level love this one. Really good work :)

[@phoenixdzk]

One of the all time greatest songs from one of Disney's greatest animated movies sung by one of the greatest voices? Ironically this was a match made in heaven

[@stephaniecowans3646]

I'm in awe of Colm's performance. Having seen the movie and heard Tony Jay singing this, it's uncanny how Colm was able to sing this in the same bass register!!! 🤯

[@Flamus_12_]

So glad to see you cover this

[@dragusflaveir4945]

He took a Disney song that give people intense chills & made it his own , making it even more chilling

[@MorgannaJade]

Without a doubt my favorite Disney villain song ever. The way he fights with himself through the whole thing

[@PatR2243]

I now have two versions of this song that blow my mind every time I hear them. Colm this is CRAZY GOOD.

[@GerinoMorn]

I hope that saying that this version has AT LEAST as much emotions as Tommy Jay's will express how much I love it.

[@kscozz2448]

How dark of a place does one have to go to get that growl in their voice, love it, keep up the good work Colm

[@PatroclusIliou8253]

I-mate. MATE. Disney NEEDS to have you voice a charachter! Like I lost it at this! One of the best covers I've ever heard! (And I thought that the song couldn't get more menacing !💀)

[@deathrose1599]

Thank you for this amazing cover. It gave me goosebumps! 😊

[@ninawilson3132]

Honestly, I would listen to Gregorian Chants by you all day every day, lord above it's amazing

[@DominationDom]

the mix of different aspects of your voice is just :chefs kiss: 🤌!

[@CherryPascalle]

The best version of Hellfire! THAT VOICE!

[@K-Vision2026]

Amazing!😍 Thank you,for cover this!

[@guillermoferrerrevilla945]

Jesus that voice!!!!!! Great cover!!!!!!

[@stanisawankowski8243]

At last, the Greatest song of all Disney Villains, given new life in the voice that makes ground quake and trees tremble! Perfect work Colm!

[@toddmaliepaard9777]

Another amazing song. Can't believe how quick you put these out.

[@alecia1137]

Showed this video to a friend who likes Disney... she said "wow, I didn't know he was in that movie!" Just that good...

[@joshpollnitz1618]

Mann love the coloured lights reflecting his state of temptation

[@SorrenRaclaw]

We all know you have an incredible vocal range, but listening to you move up and down through the octaves with such skill in this song was incredible! Love this cover, thank you so much for sharing it!

[@liisaara7242]

Instantly my favorite version of this song. Absolutely incredible!

[@allisoncossitt1081]

The facial contortions were no joke! This is what comitting to the role looks like! 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@zachorryy]

I wish I could sing that well. My singing voice shatters glass.

[@LadyDeirdre]

"If a man boasts of his virtue, guard yourself and all those you hold dear."

[@cftyftyufyfuyfty]

Them little growls at the end of every breath really make the song for me

[@JSLinares]

the best villain song of Disney movies ever

[@Chucklzzz]

This gave me goosebumps all over. Holy crap. This has always been one of my favorite Disney songs, it's just has amazing vocals and music, and you've captured and improved on it so tremendously well!

[@W31rdog]

colm's fervor in his performance awakens even in me the sweetly painful burning desire to desire Esmeralda. Gives this man a place of worship where he may warm God's heart

[@nickdesanto6119]

One of my favorite villain songs and masterfully done. Glad you song the prayer at the start, it sets up the tone and acts as a counter point to frollo and is usually missed.

[@Hurt_Maple6657]

Oh my god, I feel you on the villain part

[@StupidCupid627]

frollo sounds like a giga chad in this one lol

[@smashkin92]

Your vocal tone is just PERFECT for this. I had chills...

[@WWZenaDo]

Magnificient! Spectacular! You accurately captured the lustful pride of the debased and depraved Frollo, in your voice and even in your facial expressions.

[@mrkhoapro092009]

The greatest villain song of Disney, thank you for your performance, it gives me goosebumps

[@HenrietteAndersen26]

I LOVE The Hunchback of Nortre Dame music, it always gives me goosebumps! 😁🤩🤩

[@GrimWraith24]

Amazing as usual, great work.

[@Minyassa]

I keep coming back to this cover, both with admiration and with the deep envy of a tenor who can't sing villain parts to save his edgy little soul. Just...dayum, bro. You nailed this one better than anyone else I've heard before or since.

[@a-dog-person9568]

Dude... the more I listen to this... the more Colm sounds like a Villian...this is amazing, the emotion is just breath taking!

[@beautifulterriblequeen3467]

This is a pure delight. I love it so much. Such amazing control and power in your voice! May I humbly suggest "Achilles Come Down" for the challenge of the self-duet? I would love to hear Colm and Evil Colm battle!

[@cerridwenrowan]

Breathtaking arrangement Cap'n 🔥🔥🔥 ...and how on earth did you not dislocate your jaw in that surprisingly effective impersonation?😂

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

You’ve clearly never seen me almost dislocate my jaw to eat quad burgers. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@oceanberserker]

​@@ColmRMcGuinnessGood Lord, man!

[@nicholejackson9420]

I am both terrified and madly in love. Subscribing immediately.

[@donahuefilms1895]

That was genuinely terrifying. Now I had really wished I had watched this movie.

[@pandaman1559]

Damn is it good to here some Colm bass again. Another phenomenal cover from the master of all things music.

[@benjaminbrothers1658]

So good!! Can't wait to see what's next

[@daniellemorgan4684]

I love it when you do your character voices! This is great ❤

[@lauribleu7558]

I hear the song, strongly emotive and powerful, as was the original, but with your own grit added. I also see storytelling in your presentation of this tormented man failing to reconcile his feelings with his faith, turning into the devil as he "falls to the darkside." Powerful stage performance on your part.

[@rakiahbaker5589]

Really love that baritone!

[@BrandonPack-tn5xn]

Although I'm mixed : German, Norwegian , Scottish, Welsh, English, I to am also Irish! keep singing and keep it flying! 🇮🇪

[@jedimeyer1298]

Finally! A cover artist who includes the Confiteor at the beginning!

[@megardyn]

This made my day! I wasn't expecting this, and now I just get to sit here with a silly grin on my face listening to the beautiful thing you've made!

[@filip-ql7sq]

Goosebumps... absolute goosebumps

[@mysticmoth1111]

This is so visceral!! It's amazing!! Yesss

[@bornbyc64]

If they do a live action, I hope you are their Frollo. Nailed this shit.

[@llumiberry]

Notredame it was one of my favorite disney films till now, hear this flame my heart soooo high, holy molly and the light's color switching ♥♥

[@djpullaro5962]

I loved this. This was something I did not know I needed today until I found it. Great song as always.

[@KarmikCykle]

I'm always incredibly hesitant to listen to any cover of this song. The late Tony Jay was my favorite voice actor of all time, this is my favorite Disney song, and I've never heard a version that does his voice justice. Colm. YOU NAILED IT.

[@CarolineWarren-bl5nj]

Absolutely stunning, Sir. Gave me absolute chills. Your music has always been a go-to for me, and you have never let me down! Never stop this amazing work you do. 🤍

[@Croutonium]

This is so good! So glad you covered my favorite villain song!

[@JessicaJessen]

Gloriously intense! You really nail both the powerful vocals needed for this piece and, in the interplay of the chorus, the emotional duress contained within Just gorgeously done!

[@KittymoreJoy]

I got the shivers listening . Amazing vocals ❤❤❤

[@cladyjovicaplv]

Oh wow, your voice is... wow! 🔥🔥🔥 I love all your covers, but this one is just mind-blowing, great job!!! 👍You're absolutely incredible!

[@KageKitsune13]

Literal chills. Amazing cover of a classic.

[@patricksharkey622]

what i need is a 10 hour loop of this, to save the poor replay button from my hyperfixation