Highlander - WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER // Tuva Semmingsen & The Danish National Symphony Orchestra

#Fantasymphony #FilmMusicLive #TuvaSemmingsen #DavidBateson
WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER
Composed by Brian May
Vocals: Tuva Semmingsen
Guitar: Mads Kjølby
Voice: David Bateson
In June 2019, The Danish Broadcast Corporation (DR) aired a concert called “FANTASYMPHONY - ONE CONCERT TO RULE THEM ALL” performed by The Danish National Symphony Orchestra, The Danish National Concert Choir, The Danish National Junior Choir with various soloists conducted by Christian Schumann.
The music performed was soundtracks from a wide range of fantasy movies, TV series and a video game reflecting different musical perspectives on magic, fantasy, swords, dragons, rings and bells.
Featured composers were John Williams, Howard Shore and Ramin Djawadi along side Ed Sheeran and Queen with music from Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Willow, Narnia and much more.
Set design design: Vertigo and Nikolaj Trap
Light design: Mikael Sylvest
Director of photography: Karsten Andersen
Executive Producer, idea and concept: Nicolai Abrahamsen
Performed and recorded in DR Koncerthuset
All rights reserved DR 2019

[@tonymurphy30]

Freddie once said “Do whatever you want with my music but don’t make it boring”, I think he’d be happy with this.

[@leginnameloc]

Freddie would approve.

[@F5MIKE]

@@leginnameloc I´m sure yes.

[@albertmas3752]

Technically this is not Freddie's music... XD

[@MrPete8118]

@@albertmas3752 that’s true! Surely Brian May would have approved this one

[@matteogherardo3628]

@@leginnameloc Freddie APPROVES

[@johnlivingston1631]

DANISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IS A GIFT TO THE MUSIC LOVERS OF THE WORLD.

[@lfk76]

Hear here!

[@svogender]

Yeah...It's great to be Danish...!!! 👍😉

[@Deltadivaix]

They really are!!

[@murrayandru7527]

Especially Tuva's Voice ..

[@wetwriterrr]

It''s great to still be alive to hear this angel.

[@f.apollom.arenas3199]

I am glad I stumbled on Tuva Semmingsen with the Danish National Symphony Orchestra on Stingray Classical. What great joy I got from listening to them! This is music that needs to be heard by everyone who loves music.

[@joserubenrodriguezfuentes]

My Best Friend passes away few weeks ago September 10th was her Birthday How I miss her and love her for Ever.....

[@stantom100]

Tuva Semmingsen & The Danish National Symphony Orchestra .. I NEED to be able to like this more than just once ...... Like EVERY time I click on this to hear it ... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pango007]

As a massive Queen fan and have seen Freddie live i can say this is truly amazing . Brilliant vocals Wha Wha Lady 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@antonioallen1763]

BEAUTIFUL....

[@WolfePaws]

Freddie died before I got to see him live, a huge regret for me and a great loss.

[@denniswarren3211]

People who have not experienced the spaghetti western theme by this orchestra and this lady won't know what you mean by Wha, Wha Lady is all about. As I said in an earlier post, everything I have seen by this orchestra is stellar. I you haven't seen this group with Gary Brooker and Procol Harum doing ,"Whiter Shade of Pale" you should find it and listen.

[@gordonspond8223]

Virtual duet with Freddie???

[@henrylicious]

Carl you are a lucky sonofagun.

[@Korealignments]

“In the years to come, will you light a candle and remember me on my birthday?” “Aye, blossom. I will.”

[@JustToast963]

"Happy birthday, my bonnie Heather." Guts me every time/

[@upstatenydude8322]

That was a great scene and one of the reasons I get so pissed when people feel compelled to hate on this movie. There was an awful lot that was very cool with it.

[@Bluecloudprod]

Makes me weep every time...

[@meadmaker4525]

@@upstatenydude8322 - It's an excellent movie!! Those who hate on it typically just don't get it. Their loss.

[@garyl5128]

@@upstatenydude8322 It was an incredible movie on so many levels, and Queen knocked it out of the park musically.

[@ivan43rip]

The Danish National Symphony Orchestra is one my favorites I have found on You Tube!

[@chesterdonnelly1212]

RIP Sean Connery. His works will live forever.

[@kobusg7460]

Your comment may sent some's mercury level up...

[@bramantyoprahoro7284]

Goodbye, Mr. Bond...

[@brianstewart23]

Zardos!

[@alessandrozigliani2615]

Good lord. If that was not the stupidest character ever played by Sean Connery.... even so, it was one of the highest points in the movie. I am always contrary to remakes, but I am willing to accept it for Highlander because boy that movie sucks.

[@johndododoe1411]

@@alessandrozigliani2615 If you think it sucks, imagine the sequels.

[@FF5754]

Tuva Semmingsen is just amazing. First saw her as the whistling wawa girl in another pretty awesome video this orchestra did. Very talented person for sure!!!

[@elormackah1370]

You should hear her rendition of Enya's May It Be. Awesome

[@MN-mn3qv]

and beautiful.

[@WTFUSERNAM44]

@@elormackah1370 well that is next now.

[@Siddich]

i agree, but she is not freddy 😏

[@anthonytaylor7590]

@@Siddich nobody is

[@joshuacraig6447]

I never thought an orchestra would take on Freddie Mercury and Queen with the Highlander theme. Bravisimo!

[@BiboDora]

This is just perfect, you have no idea what peace this Orchestra bring to my soul after all the difficulties I face in this part of the world.. keep the good work guys you are awesome.. love from SYRIA :)

[@Medionxtr]

Same to you, hope you get peace one day !

[@zincoleo1]

Peace to you brother... my grandmother is from lebanon, and she told me from the beauties of this part of the world. Sad we humans are destroying it. Be in peace

[@kirilcherry7612]

May you find peace my friend- from Australia

[@jorgemedinabaez1268]

La Paz sea contigo amigo, y con todos nosotros...

[@IainAWard]

@Jala Mela Theres always one utter idiot. Well done.

[@mustang4life]

MAGNIFICENT! One could only hope Freddie Mercury shed a tear of joy when witnessing this phenomenal performance. 🍻❤️‍🔥🤘🏼❤️‍🔥🍻

[@gordonspond8223]

OK. I want this played at my funeral service... period...

[@santacatalina471]

Sure,it's fit for

[@richeels68]

Without a doubt Brian May's best composition. I want this at my funeral.

[@user-fj4eg3lz4b]

IT WAS MY BEST GIFT TO KNOW DANISH NAT'AL OCHESTA & TUVA SEMMINGSEN . 한국에서 (KOREA)

[@mathildejensen3285]

Tuva was a criticly aclaimed opera singer round the world, before she performed in these themed concerts from DR(national danish radio and tv public service channel) symphony orchestra. She is so amazing and versatile 😀😃🙂

[@Cablecol]

Love Tuva's rendition of Handel's 'Laschia Ch'io Pianga' ..hauntingly beautiful ❤

[@thebishop4773]

I wish Freddie knew people still listened to his music

[@phillvallace]

I'd be very shocked if he though they wouldn't be man

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

I wish people would at least read title cards in videos. This music is not Freddie's. It is Brian's. He wrote the song. Freddie just sang it.

[@leonardokopte9811]

"Just sang it"? Even Brian would say that's putting it lightly.

[@cyberpunkprussian]

He knows Man. He knows...

[@yodaslovetoy]

"Dear God. Swapsies? We'll give you justin bieber if you give us Freddie mercury back" - the world

[@ciphermatrix]

I got absolute chills when Tuva Semmingsen sang the "who waits forever, anyway" line. She sells the emotion so well it transfers directly into the listener.

[@bmille2121]

You are absolutely correct not only is she a fantastic singer her stage presence sells the emotion perfectly

[@kevinkelley3657]

Tuva has a beautiful voice, and she was just the right one for this one. These video performances are just all together excellent to me. The video work, the overall production work, these performances are just great.

[@stevehortongothlindreiss3983]

@@kevinkelley3657 So very true! Love Tuva's voice!! Especially with the DNSO accompanying her in their performances by Ennio Morricone's fantastic film scores! I'm also enjoying these wonderful videos during the COVID-19 pan- demic lockdown in Toronto. Greetings to you, Kevin, from Canada!

[@Will-ql5db]

yeah, you can tell that she loves this song.

[@Johnboy33545]

I could listen to Tuva sing forever.

[@victordunavent9477]

The people that choose and arrange the music for this orchestra are genius.

[@martinrotvig]

victor dunavent they should be, we pay them to be one of the worlds best symphony orchestras.

[@srockdriguez9865]

✨🎧 Magistral versión una visión completa de Vivir por Siempre! Felicitaciones sinceras, un ejemplo Megagenial de la Interpretación con una Solista Magistral! Desde Guatemala, con todo el cariño posible a la Orquesta Danesa! Este 2024 será más que genial al escucharlos! Mil gracias 🇬🇹 ✨😃🎧

[@jeanpierremalgouyard5619]

The Danish National Symphony Orchestra---- Tuva Semmingsen is beautiful and what a wonderful voice

[@RedRobin0]

The worst offense someone can do is pretend they can be like Freddie Mercury, or pretend they are like the members of queen, this orchestra, choir and singer pretended at nothing. Everyone here brought their best and the performance reflects this.

[@rcvideopty507]

Never imagined this song sang by anyone else,.... she did amazingly well...hardcore Queen Fan here.

[@EricWeimer-ib4qs]

The Tenors also do a good rendition: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5O8eGZmqsh_bbM&pp=ygUZd2hvIHdhbnRzIHRvIGxpdmUgZm9yZXZlcg%3D%3D

[@OldGrayCzechWolf]

Tuva is an impressive singer. Also loved her whistling and other sound effects during the Good, Bad And The Ugly concert. Truly talented lady and beautiful too.

[@twisterwiper]

There is something about Tuva’s voice. Lots of singers have beautiful voices. But Tuva’s is distinct and has character. That’s a great quality to have as a singer.

[@RickOshay...]

Tuva Semmingsen is totally an amazing singer...Wow! If she isn't a star she needs to be! Bravo...

[@AkairuNoAme]

She's amazing. Being the singer for a national orchestra is quite the achievement I dare say; especially if you like to be heard by people who care about music and how it's crafted, not only by audiences who simply expect a show and entertainment of the shallower kind. In that regard, she is quite the star :)

[@RickOshay...]

@@AkairuNoAme Well said and i agree!

[@neilportch363]

Amazing

[@martinrotvig]

She isn’t, and that’s the best part. She’s not doing it to be famous or even recognized, she’s doing it because it’s fun.

[@julianocuni]

@@martinrotvig very well said. Besides the fun, it seems like singin is "thirst-quenching" to her. Honest girl, honest behaviour.

[@navegantesdasestradas6355]

Tuva.... What a beautiful singer...

[@mulrich]

I was hesitant to listen to this, because Freddie Mercury is a tough act to follow, but I'm so glad I did! A truly awesome performance!

[@barunbarman]

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[@mcallisterk]

Certainly is I was like you but I think this is fantastic

[@tex148th]

You're right .

[@1970briatom]

The Tenors do a great rendition as well

[@alessandrozigliani2615]

It is different. That is just what it is. The song has an orchestral vibe to it anyway, so it is not that strange that it sounds well. Besides, I guess Freddie would go with something like... soooooo... the uah uah lady CAN sing, dear. How cute... 🥳

[@gordonbryce]

Beautiful rendition, so musically balanced, wow.Danish symphony orchestra, 10 out of 10!

[@FrankFxaxrx]

This song makes me cry. It is a reminder of our morality and it is alright to realize it.

[@maxmason6053]

Wah Wah Wah... Tuva is brilliant !!

[@1pooltub5391]

An absolutely brilliant performance and Tuva, words fall short of describing how amazing a vocalist and performer she is!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@pascalsteffanut8025]

I have never heard such wonderful and versatile voice… this is why we like music whatever the style and thanks to the danish philharmonic orchestra : they are ensuring the musical link in between generations. I hope one day to come to Denmark to see them playing ! My dream !

[@jamesalexander3183]

Tuva, God Bless you for singing this song. You made me shed a tear and I am in my 40's. not a child.This song touches the deepest of my heart and soul. I know there is no chance for us but this world has only one sweet moment set aside for us.💘

[@bcardicoke]

This is a flawless performance. I loved everything about it. I can't say how many times I've listened to this in the past few years since I've found it.

[@donquixote1502]

Thank you The Danish National Symphony Orchestra for giving the world all this magical music. Top-notch! Among the best of the best in the world. Love from Sweden.

[@stevehortongothlindreiss3983]

Agreed, the DNSO are one of the very best orchestras in the world! Their musical arrangements are so unique and the choir and all the talented musicians sing and play to perfection! They are simply one of a kind!! Love and greetings to you from Toronto, Canada! G.R.

[@barryelsworth3469]

Not bad , but no matter how anyone tries it’s not QUEEN, R,I,P Freddie x

[@deldbert614]

Now this is beautiful. I truly love it. And it brought me to tears. Blessed Be.

[@sbcap3809]

For the variety of music, I give the Danish Orchestra a A+, a country of 5 million pays and supports this artistic enterprise.The guitar looks like a Gibson 335. Great!

[@MissBehaven1974]

it's a 335

[@wornouttire]

I was just listening and had to look when it became prominent. Sounded like Big Red.

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

@@MissBehaven1974 It is not a 335. It's just a goldtop les paul.

[@davidh807]

@@wornouttire you need to look up some of the videos of this with Brian May playing his guitar, he can really make it cry.

[@PRFDK]

We're almost at 6m at this point - Imagine the 20% extra potential! :=)

[@pcjoseph848]

The voice Frome her throat is really sweet,enchanting and beautiful .god bless her .

[@rambledogs2012]

74 today, were Freddie alive. Dude is still killing it and THE best front man ever.

[@johncox2912]

Seriously, the Danish National Symphony Orchestra is insanely good!!!!!!!

[@BracchiAlessandroFineArt]

written in a taxi going to the studio. Thanks Brian!

[@georgerouchs987]

Tough to compete with Freddie Mercury, but Tuva Semmingsen is unique!! Two angels, one in Heaven and one on Earth!

[@Nikioko]

Half of the song is sung by Brian May. OK, one third.

[@georgerouchs987]

@@Nikioko Absolytely right! He also composed the song (among many other Queen's numbers). Respect for Sir Brian May, who is also an astrophysicist, worked with NASA and is an animal rights activist!

[@peterm3045]

Das ist der absolute Hammer. Besser geht es nicht. Auch das Orchester ist der helle Wahnsinn. Tuva i love you.

[@sergeherbstvonmeyer4756]

It is very simple: I LOVE Tuva Semmingsen !!!

[@dirkkindermann2734]

Goosebumps even at 27°C in the shadow. Great piece of music from a great artist brought to us by a great orchestra with a great singer ❤

[@klaymor73]

Holy crap, when Tuva starts singing I burst in tears! 😭😭 Thank you for this wonderful jewel!!!!

[@johnpoole845]

Wow! A lady whose voice is as beautiful as she is.

[@catalinbogdan1498]

3:08 The way that guitar came in... Just wonderful! Great movie btw. Well done DNSO!

[@sandywilkie1169]

It's Tuva! I pressed like before it started.

[@cesarbesabe8043]

Tuva Semmingsen 🌷❤️❤️❤️

[@desertmaverick7567]

This particular song always gives me chills. THE HIGHLANDER!

[@hermesjunior4978]

Simply spectacular! Phenomenal! The best orchestra today. A singer who is super versatile and with a powerful and angelic voice. A perfect coral. And to close with a golden key, a sensational guitar solo. Too bad the audience was very restrained in the applause. They deserved much more obeisances.

[@denniswarren3211]

Everything I have found by this orchestra has been amazing. Since it is unlikely I will ever be fortunate enough to experience one of their concerts in person would someone post an entire concert by them. I would be eternally grateful.

[@duyguarslan5025]

My words are not enough to describe how wonderful Tuva and Danish Symphony Orchestra is.

[@Will-ql5db]

and she's beautiful as well.

[@synnvekjerstad5705]

I just enjoy this music. A grate symphony orchestre this.

[@ronskancke8166]

Tuva!!!! And the orchestra!!

[@mickl5536]

Tuva Semmingsen. Wow. So much emotion and feeling by this wonderful lady.

[@bloodlore00]

As a Queen fan for so many years I have to say this is stunning! Thank you.

[@verkaufsenergizer-einmentor]

brilliant - wonderful....greatful ....every single person......next time iˋll be there - live - in denmark

[@blacksky379]

I want this song played in my funeral

[@part4963]

ok,

[@edsonfrs]

Please. Invite me to your funeral ;-)

[@pererik6731]

I want "The show must go on" in mine and this one.

[@billhogue9523]

As do I my friend...

[@Hans-MVauEs]

I made a short list with 3, 4 titles. Including this one.

[@frankfiello7904]

Their performance takes the mundane and raises it to perfection. Thank you

[@ronalddoherty1067]

What a fabulously rich and dramatic rendition of what might have otherwise just have been a "pop music" classic. Congratulations to all: orchestra, choirs and Tuva "the Magnificent". Especially loved the guitar "almost" solo. Love much of your music Danish National Symphony Orchestra! Thank you!

[@fallenseraph5V]

Very powerful song. Brian May the philosopher.

[@MrPARKBRAU]

I just realized that Tuva gets into character and becomes the song .... Her eyes are reaching into me....... Can't get enough of this great lady. Fantastic post Thanks you very much.

[@ronskancke8166]

Tuva is an incredible singer but also an actress.

[@tombrydson781]

MrPARKBRAU yeslovely eyes they speak of love

[@soonerk5]

It's impossible to have a musical performance any better than this. Tuva Semmingsen may just be the best singer in the world. She deserves such a great symphony orchestra behind her. I am in love!

[@lucdpaula]

Awesome interpretation! The 80s... bad hair and great music! Best decade ever!

[@MrWalrus51]

Tuva is awesome!

[@Del-Lebo]

Wow! Just WOW!!!!!!!! Brilliant composition!!!!!!!

[@billhogue9523]

One of the greatest movies ever made and this song makes you want to live forever and love as much as you can for as long as you can.

[@kennethniv1448]

The guy saying "There can be only one" in the beginning, is David Bateson aka the voice of Agent 47 in the "Hitman" games

[@stevehortongothlindreiss3983]

Thanks, Kenneth, for explaining this quote to those unfamiliar with this beautiful piece of music! Tuva Semmingsen's voice is, as always, totally AWESOME!! Thanks again for posting! G.R.

[@atomxeon5415]

Thanks

[@norbertostermeier5073]

Ein wunderschönes Lied vorgetragen von einer wunderbaren Frau. 🌹🌹

[@MrPARKBRAU]

Love Tuva.......I don't know the right words to describe her voice......Moving, for starters, gives me chills

[@draganjovanovic8198]

i am shocked with the qualitiy of danish symphonical orchestra

[@ColonelMarcellus]

I am certain that I can not catagorize her performances.

[@niccoarcadia4179]

This is a modern day masterpiece.

[@jimpop1841]

She is an аngel singing for us in this evil world.Don't loose you faith and you will live forever🙏💞💕

[@stevenhopkins2887]

In my humble opinion, this is PERFECTION!!!!!!!

[@richardpetek712]

With the exception of the drummer at 3:10. This is a gentle guitar solo, he drums like he is on a military parade.

[@MrPARKBRAU]

You have excellent taste Mr. Hopkins.........

[@wauzers]

Wow, just wow!!!!! Freddy Mercury would approve of this amazing performance. Bravo!!!

[@asfield8]

Just cannot get enough of her. Cannot help keep on listening!

[@eduardomarino27]

If the angels sometimes had come to Earth... Tuva was there.

[@grannygotcha9809]

Brian...you must be so very proud. I'm so happy for you and your great talent. Best.

[@MrPARKBRAU]

This is by far the very best orchestra I have ever heard. My compliments to the people who put this little group together, I can't imagine the hours of spent finding all these great musicians and choir.......Truly outstanding. I vote for a world tour......Impossible I know. Still, I would love to see them live. And thank you, the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. And then.....making this fantastic Video to add the icing on top. Listening in Rancho Mirage Ca.

[@johndododoe1411]

It's a permanent orchestra. They seek out new musicians as old ones retire or die. It's so old, all the current members were probably hired at different times. They also host the international talent show for orchestra conductors.

[@neilfurby555]

Astonishing performance from this superb group of gifted musicians, quite wonderful.

[@neyaralbator1834]

Je suis sous le charme, merci de France ! Magnifique interprétation ! Quelle Voix magnifique! Quel talent ! I m under the charme, thanks from France ! Superbe Orchestra et une chanteuse fabuleuse! Splendid performance ! Marvelous voice ! Such talent ! Wonderful orchestra and such talented singer!

[@Keksstar]

Tuva is a reeeeaaaaaaally good singer! Her facial expression is mindblowing. Together with this amazing orchester it´s just AWESOME! I really love it! Time to visit DK :-)

[@TheRelger]

I love Tuva and the DNSO!

[@georgepatestos3693]

There can be only one soprano in my heart, Tuva Semmingsen! 👏🤗

[@marclaw4511]

I want to live forever after hearing this.

[@shabanafzal9440]

amazing, really amazing

[@Tommy1977777]

Magnificent rendition by the Danish. Gorgeous song by Queen.

[@hugohackenbush1554]

My God but Tuva Semmingsen has a voice to melt the hardest heart. Must admit, as a Queen fan from the beginning, roadie too, her version of this most beautiful ache inducing tear flooding song was nigh on perfect.

[@alfredfoster147]

Tuva is is is is....how can i say it? I can't think of enough words to describe her. Thank God she showed up..... on earth, I mean.

[@MrPARKBRAU]

Thank you Tuva, You are Awesome.........And also the DNSO , wonderful, wonderful.....

[@bws205]

Epic soundtrack, epic cinematography, epic villain, epic mentor, just about the best movie ever.

[@jackoboymm]

Its it's a kind of magic.♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿♥️

[@Audiogeek-kf2ez]

I do not think this beautiful singer and the Danish Orchestra will stop trying to satisfy the world with some of the most wonderful covers of the last 75 years. It does not matter the band, the composer, the writer, These folks will try anything , and to date, NEVER LET ANYONE DOWN. Thank you Tuva, all the member of the Danish Orchestra, one day I will travel from America to see you perform. Until then , thank you

[@waynegrunert7791]

I cry when watching

[@rocknrol]

Orchester, choirs and Tuva Semmingsen in full super performance. Wonderful, thank you☺☺