Hozier, Bear McCreary, and The Game Awards Orchestra Perform "Blood Upon the Snow" from God of War

[@Erfan_Gg1]

This is not just a song, it's the story of God of War.

[@biel_zn2604]

Teu cu

[@Urmateyan]

think maybe it is contain some spoiler?

[@redace4821]

@@Urmateyan Without context most probably not gonna pick up spoiler. They would pick up the meaning of the song but difficult to pick up spoiler if there aren't much context.

[@shock_dr47]

@@redace4821 yes,just like the old god of war games the songs literally have spoilers in them but we wouldn't know because they speak greek.

[@LionandLambStudios]

Hozier truly did a good job. This song represents the story of God of War in a perfect way.

[@DaddyLongLegs_________09]

I was there and I can’t tell you have amazing it was in person. His voice honestly just was majestic and he did a really amazing performance

[@youtbeaaas]

@@DaddyLongLegs_________09 damnnn congrats for being there must’ve been insane

[@JeanFontaine94260]

This is the only moment on the game who make me emotion of this game otherway is a disappointment for me

[@youtbeaaas]

@@JeanFontaine94260 bro what

[@thenordicgreekman8884]

@@JeanFontaine94260 Your grammar is a disappointment to everyone.

[@burningrabbit7278]

As soon as the Norse chant broke in I started getting shivers. I don't have a PlayStation and haven't played God of War but it just speaks to the power of music to convey a message.

[@Wanderlust_Sal]

True.

[@dharmaasana2758]

I don't think I can get enough of this song.

[@dharmaasana2758]

Might have to check this game out now. Haven't gamed much since Portal2.

[@dharmaasana2758]

That's not strictly true, I meant since Diablo.

[@stonecoldku4161]

It's not even the full version of the song. They cut a verse for time.

[@killarney1977]

Did anyone notice how he kicked up his accent? He's Irish, but his accent doesn't always come through when he sings. In fact, if anything it's usually pretty bluesy, as befits much of his music. But here there were definitely parts where he emphasizes and leans into it to capture a kind of folk storytelling quality. Gorgeous.

[@andrearowell9316]

I literally was just telling someone how he utilizes his accent in certain songs/performances in such a masterful way about five minutes agol

[@guy15124]

I've seen him live 3 times and you definitely hear is Irish accent a lot more live than on the studio recordings

[@kwizzless2046]

Yes! That’s exactly what he does! If you listen to his song “shrike” and “swan apon Leda” he kicks in the accent. But for songs like “movement” and “Jackie and Wilson” he has more of a bluesy rock sound. Truly a great performer.

[@MaskTheDwarf]

I've even noticed it with myself, my accent isn't Southern, but it still gets masked when I sing. I guess that's just sort of a thing that happens with irish people XD

[@ferretocious]

Actually sounded more like Scottish than Irish.

[@disasterdrvid]

All the love to Hozier but all my respect to Bear McCreary rocking that hurdy gurdy the Black Sails fans see you, sir!!

[@FractalSpace888]

Omg right!!? I had a moment where it really sounded like that black sails riff.

[@grumpletybooeg3338]

still holding out hope for a treasure island-based but tonally consistent sequel in a decade or two. with bear back to compose of course

[@apenasmaisumdiogo.7115]

There is a reason why Raeb uses a hurdy-gurdy in the game haha

[@Vakrios]

I’ll never forget when I first heard this song during the final credits of GoW, after completing a certain side quest once I finished the main story. It made the song much more emotional. I haven’t been able to stop listening to it since.

[@chickenman224]

@Jizzmaster445 the viking funeral one

[@cloudshines812]

Ragnarok was such a wonderful conclusion to everybody’s arc and now… nothing will ever be the same. Atreus has left Brok is gone Sindri’s changed And Tyr’s still out there…

[@Xemnasthewise]

@@cloudshines812 Nope, you can actually find Tyr

[@marshallstaats]

Bear McCreary on the Hurdy-Gurdy is infallible. Truly one of the greatest composers working today.

[@TonyMezaXD]

Hozier is a true talent. 👏

[@SilentWallflower]

Never played God of War, was totally shocked when they announced Hozier was singing. What an amazing, breathtaking surprise ❤️

[@darthnox125]

You should watch a playthorugh of all the old gow games, then play gow 3. Then play gow 2018 and then Ragnarok.

[@madeinmicrosoftpaint]

@@darthnox125 ok

[@darthnox125]

@@madeinmicrosoftpaint retconned would mean that they decided that those events never happened.

[@madeinmicrosoftpaint]

@@darthnox125 they're still canonical? i thought they weren't my bad

[@darthnox125]

@@madeinmicrosoftpaint gow 2018 also isn't a reboot. It's a direct sequel to gow 3. Sure it's only called God of War. But that's why we put 2018 after it

[@bli2z4rd]

I'll never get over how powerful this song is

[@annehannigan4884]

Hozier wrote this song....he's also a terrific human.... Empathetic, articulate, well read, poetic, stands up for down trodden down folk.... Naturally normal and down to earth, and Irish..blessed with a honey voice, what's not to love..

[@hozieredami]

Goosebumps. He is just so divine. There’s no better man today.

[@tiffanydesireedahlia3141]

Who would have thought that someone could make a hurdy gurdy look badass. Yet here Bear is. 🖤

[@AmyJayne1]

why has hozier never done a song for a fantasy game/movie like??? my man has the perfect voice for it

[@raulferreira1138]

You're literally commenting this on a performance of a song he did for a fantasy game 😭

[@AmyJayne1]

@@raulferreira1138 yeah dude. I know. just surprised he hasn’t done one before

[@tang3151]

he's quite underappreciated and somewhat underrated as an artist, yes everyone knows his name because of 'take me to church' but many don't dig deep. I was really surprised when I saw his instagram post of this performance. He's also not the type of musician who chases after fame, he quietly tells stories through his music.

[@nicolerashidi8803]

Better Love, Tarzan. Incredible lyrics

[@ziib123]

Bear putting his whole Mcrussy into that performance!

[@elogeticethan7790]

As a god of war AND Hozier fan and coming back home from training I was pleasantly surprised to finally play this game, finish it and hear this Irish man’s angelic vocal chords soothe my ears as i cried my eyes out.

[@MaZaki721]

❤

[@luciferthetranz]

I NEED TO HEAR HOZIERS VOICE 24/7/365

[@elanyacoleman9862]

Yes, indeed!

[@yvonnesurette]

Yes.

[@jadz1a]

Hozier did an amazing job as always!! This was such an incredible performance :')

[@miramoon3780]

Absolutely incredible. Started tearing up. Andrew and bear work so well together 😭😭

[@SmellyGremlin420]

I usually don't listen to music with orchestral attributes, but Hoziers voice really pulls the whole song together in such a beautiful way. Everyone who took a part in this track is insanely talented!

[@MissRagnarok]

I’ve watched this so many times now and each time when the choir joins, I cry. What an absolutely beautiful performance.

[@Kraigysouls]

He reaches those high notes so effortlessly!

[@GrandiaKnight]

It's such a good soundtrack. I have had it on repeat for weeks!

[@junoglrr9119]

Breath taking voice. can't stop listening to this.

[@rodrodk2111]

He could be in the game too. Beautiful eyes, gorgeous looking, talented & dramatic.

[@johnnydutton6777]

geh

[@comet3969]

Bear is in the game as Raeb

[@FahimDaniel]

He could be Tyr

[@YourDadYoda]

Musical performances at TGA keep getting better each year

[@cloudshines812]

2023 for the 10th anniversary… they’re going to the Hollywood Bowl!

[@iamnoone21]

I love all the music in this game--I especially love that the composer straight up has a self-insert character in it who also plays the hurdygurdy, looks like him, and whose name is just his first name spelled backwards lol

[@s_mai8970]

I couldn't stop getting goosebumps. I really never want the performance to end.

[@CaptDust]

Fantastic performance

[@InGoProductionsV]

Man by any chance, do you know the name of the song??? So I can find the Studio version??? :(

[@Lawz1993]

@@InGoProductionsV Blood upon the snow

[@slapstick2199]

I’ve never seen anything quite as goofy as headbanging with a hurdy-gurdy

[@sojabursche]

You should go look at some folk metal like Eluveitie if the head banging with the hurdy gurdy tickled you 🤭 (this is meant to be a friendly comment, I hope that came across 🤐)

[@drjcup3228]

Bear’s apparently a huge metalhead, I learned from a recent interview.

[@anderecontent]

This song is giving kratos a voice he couldn’t express. What a beautiful song gave me goosebumps when he said “how dark the night, and how cold the wind can blow”😢

[@luca8479]

What an absolutely stunning performance. Incredible song, just incredible

[@ashwin_ms]

I had never gotten a chance to play with a Playstation my whole life. A year ago I got sick and was bedridden for a week, confined to my room. During that time I used to cheer myself up by watching God of War: Ragnarok walkthroughs. Back then I didn't know I could ever get my hands on a PS5. But this last week I rented out one and I finally played the game and finished it. It was a phenomenal experience. I haven't played the other versions but I knew the story. Thanks to the creators of this game.

[@paulnieder4236]

That performance deserved a standing ovation! That crowd did them a disservice.

[@TheValorous]

Watching Kratos walk in the background really got me for some reason.

[@Minato_Tendo]

Me too, its so melancholic, the end of incredible travel. Gonna miss the norse mitology and all that amazing character deliver us. Incredible game, what a journey!

[@maxwell6496]

Bear McCreary is a absolute Genius. ❤️

[@wolfmane5273]

the orchestra and vocals are so grim, and yet theres bear mccreary just enjoying life cranking that hurdy gurdy xD

[@3ftninja132]

A bear walks in front, A wolf stalks behind. The large one was tough, Despite the small one being kind. The wolf baring his teeth, Said his own path he would find. But for the sake of love, and trust. They left their differences behind.

[@victoremisho9432]

Thank you Game Awards!!! I begged for this performance and you guys listened!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@nejiefelipe]

damn bear and hozier created something really especial to this game...

[@abubakarejaz5539]

That GOW theme in the end just gave me hills...!

[@MrJDCoops]

How did this game not win GOTY?! It was an absolute masterpiece in story telling, gameplay, score. It left me with feelings and emotions I haven't felt from a game in so many years

[@ImLow-Key]

They probably think it promotes toxic masculinity or some made up bullshit. Not diverse enough.. or doesnt have enough furries.

[@Childofbhaal]

Because Elden Ring is better

[@cristiultravioleta]

it's finally out 🙌 what a masterpiece hozier never fails 👏

[@KikiAelita]

This was incredible. TY for uploading and to the folks performing.

[@deydercintron4226]

Goosebumps. Incredible. Haven’t watched a live performance on “TV” in years and this blew my mind and sent me to tears of joy. Such beauty in this performance. Even more impactful for me after playing the God Of War games and understanding the meaning at a deep level.

[@tyskeren7165]

Try finding the first one to mate also a beauty

[@Beanibirb]

Bear was absolutely KILLING it with that hurdy gurdy

[@johannkogler3656]

You just gotta love Bear going of in the background just love this guy and the work he put into that game. Getting goosebumps just thinking of that soundtrack.

[@ImmortalCeltic]

I love Hozier man... such an incredible artist and a great personality!

[@everettenjeze6276]

the end by mutiny within(from blood and metal album for god of war 3) is the theme for kratos in Greece while blood upon the snow is the theme for kratos in Norse lands. Beautiful stuff that reflects who kratos is and how he feels deep down. Broken, angry, sorrow, regret, lonely, but most importantly hopeful.

[@RTFKGAMODE]

This soundtrack will remains eternal in god of war lovers...

[@AngelusNielson]

The hurdy-gurdy is one of my favorite lesser-known instruments.

[@asthmajt0]

Sirius Black... a man of impeccable voice!

[@j.aghorbani5197]

so much solitude and emotions are charged into this song and lyrics. Kratos the tragic anti-hero........... just so tragic & poetic

[@kateaustria]

An indescribable feeling when I hear this song... creativity in performance and lyrics, and one of my favorite games is God of War.

[@hamidrezakhosravimusic]

That composition... Bear McCreary 👑

[@supernaturali100]

Goosebumps every time since I heard it during the credits in the game. Love it!!

[@ArkaneRogue]

I'm ready for a Bond movie titled 'Blood Upon The Snow' after listening to this song! 👏

[@pumachomper6456]

When a piece of art can make you care , smile and weep at the same time stop and appreciate it to it's fullest capacity because those moments are extremely rare. One of the best stories ever told 👏 👌 🙌 ❤️.

[@pizzaiolokavesh1176]

This is perfection. The song, the game, everything. Well done to everyone that worked on this project. Y’all have made memories for all of us ❤️

[@Rikku198]

Man, I started to play GoW Ragnarok last week, and then remembered this, I've got chills the day I watched live, and got chills now watching again! So good, so epic!

[@stonecoldku4161]

I wish they could've played the entire song. There is a verse missing. Probably had to cut it for time. The performance was still great and the song is amazing.

[@sol19824]

They had to cut it after Christopher judge speach 😅

[@nocturnal7345]

It's missing the hurdy gurdy solo. :(

[@tsukasamicasa]

True! The verse “It’s not my arms that will fail me , but this world takes more strength than it gave me” is my personal favorite. And also the Hurdy Gurdy solo, it’d be great if they include but I’m still satisfied with the performance

[@КсенияСелезнева-р7ф]

Did anyone think Hozier looked very sad in that performance? Idk, just seeing him all serious go up on the stage in a coat, sing and then leave immediately without giving a speech or something was really unexpected. Maybe he was trying to match the tone of the song, but I found it so striking compared to the warm energy he radiates in all his other performances even singing the most heartbreaking songs. Made me wonder if he was having a bad day or something happened, maybe he wasn’t given the opportunity to speak before/after his performance

[@romantomasek]

Wow! Lorne Balfe and Bear McCreary on one stage. Brilliant!

[@eugenefarrell1002]

And HOZIER.

[@romantomasek]

@@eugenefarrell1002 Well. I hadn't heard of him till this performance. He's good, though.

[@nickelback5473]

whoever thought of combining the god of war ost with hozier needs a raise

[@sojabursche]

I Love the hurdy gurdy!!! I need it to be more widely known, most people go “you play the what?!” When I say “I play the hurdy gurdy.” And now we have a Duett of hozier and a hurdy gurdy player accompanied by a full orchestra, so maybe that will help! 🥰😅

[@colt45flowers]

That's not any old hurdy gurdy player, that's Bear McCreary, the composer of God of War and Ragnarok!

[@sojabursche]

@@colt45flowers I don’t know anything about god of war beyond the basics, i never played it, i wasn’t even watching the game awards, and I have never heard of this composer.. I just saw the hurdy gurdy in a screen shot someone shared of the game awards and went to investigate because there was a hurdy gurdy in the picture! 😅 I also have to admit that I still don’t have any interest in playing god of war, but the music is pretty cool, so I will definitely look into other music this guy made!

[@sojabursche]

@@colt45flowers oh!! I looked at what he made and he did rings of power and battlestar galactica!!! 😱😍

[@colt45flowers]

@@sojabursche He's a gift to mankind

[@niniusa]

Bear McCreary is awesome! If you're into trad music at all you need to check out Le Vent Du Nord. Lovely people from Quebec, with a hurdy in the line up.

[@dennis9052]

Guys... he has just an incredible voice: it is just "genuine" & the song is just the one who was performed in the game's ending. No "voice correctors", no auto-tune, nothing: just his voice. I've never realized how much talented was Hozier until I finished GOWR, with Platinum Trophy as well. I get goosebumbs every time I listen to this song!

[@pkanny]

Bear never misses a chance to whip out his Hurdygurdy 🤩😁

[@刹那-g7c]

The soul behind a creation, reflecting the time of choice between infinite options, we have as a result an impossibility that fills the eyes with tears, in a simple word: overwhelming.

[@elanyacoleman9862]

I could listen to Hozier for eternity and look at him for eternity too!

[@flaviaromano9834]

Hozier's voice is perfect for these type of movies .Also for other type of music .He's perfect always .Well done !Compliments !

[@nikita-samsonov]

This is my fav song for now! So great and so inspiring music! Thank you so much for this!

[@tang3151]

Hozier and Bear McCreary never disappoint.

[@yukix9471]

this song is beautiful and respects god of war is such a great masterpiece ❄️❤

[@fatstinkybug]

he's amazing i love him

[@JoyaLewisTheMusician]

I think, music theory-wise, this melody is so pleasing to the ears!

[@spaztron5000]

So cool that they got an actual deity to sing a song that goes with a video game about a god of war.

[@philcordwell9123]

i have loved Bear McCreary since battle star galatica music and think he has done an amzing job with god of war, cannot wait to get to tge part of the game that this plays in... Playstation always hit the right notes like in Days gone on the bike love it...

[@channel_dad]

Que que foi isso meus amigos??? Perfeição

[@morettxy]

fino de mais da conta senhor🗿🍷

[@Brazilianknight9243]

Muita elegância 🗿🍷

[@guelaynon7811]

Muita elegancia senhores 🍷🗿

[@luizhenriquedh600]

Perfeito 🗿🍷

[@josecarlospacheco9862]

Beyond perfection 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@sidharthaa]

Hozier is truly one of the greatest.

[@Manuel_Fin]

This song 😭🔝

[@Skew0443]

Bro, this is NOT an insult, it is the biggest compliment i could give. This man looks like Bob from Wulff Den.

[@michaeldelcastillo7211]

This waa the first time i ever this song. When the God of War opera part came in I got goosebumps

[@da3droll]

Thank you, Asmon

[@RyoSaebahunter]

Les frissons ... Quand on repense à ce moment dans le jeu ...

[@ThewalkingCharly]

Der Abspann läuft, die Musik beginnt, hozier setzt ein und boommm....In diesem Moment konnte es nur ein Spiel des Jahres für mich geben 🔥💪verdient wenigstens den Award für die beste Musik gewonnen ohne Witz 👍💙❤️

[@donmadara3492]

Choir hits so hard it ascends you to Valhalla

[@gordonfreeman9733]

It was just outstanding performance! 🥺

[@nightshade2255]

Awesome Performance,Best song of God Of War Ragnarok 👏❤❤

[@guy15124]

One of the greatest singer songwriters of all time

[@triggertriggy5440]

I was there live. It hits so different in person.

[@tacobosss]

Hozier almost did as good a job as Flute Guy

[@emilyhodgin6846]

Just beautiful love all of God of War games very proud of your song and proud of all producted and directed this game and he will be alway my favorite game all time🥀

[@janiceparker2471]

I don't play the game but I adore the song - this live version is marvelous

[@ConnorXcrash]

I've been avoiding spoilers ever since the game came out, and I'm dying to play this game so bad!! So glad that it earned the many awards it earned at the TGA's!

[@luisllaguno7267]

"Gets bigger the more you take away... A hole".

[@Fattoushaa]

how many times you watched this? me: yes

[@HypeGod6969]

So glad I knew he'll perform this song I literally thought GOWR was gonna win because of this

[@vincentbeebe295]

This is just the cherry on top of the masterpiece that is God of War Ragnarok

[@magless4600]

que perfeição meus amigos!

[@Brazilianknight9243]

Muita elegância 🗿🍷