Metallica & San Francisco Symphony: To Live Is To Die (Ben Zimmermann Version)

[@federicopavan4793]

You’re like the StateOfMercury of S&Ms

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

Kinda huh? :P

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

@Zachary Buckley can you read my mind?

[@rcorreia1977]

Hey Ben I'm here thinking about My Friend of Misery, they've already played live it's a good song and have a good lyric

[@joseluismonreal7894]

@@BenZimmermannMusic Dyers eve Atlas rise Whiplass Low mans lirick Please

[@alejopeth]

Make a colab with him, pleeeease

[@Beco96]

Plot twist... Metallica actually played all these songs on S&M2, but they use this guy's channel to publish it :)

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

That's what happend!

[@kursatkaya8158]

Exactly !

[@gusgalaxy]

I believe it!

[@ahmedderbala]

no, i was there, this wasnt played :'(

[@jojobot4203]

r/whooosh

[@gbottesini]

You gotta put these all together in an album titled "the thing that should have been "

[@MH3GL]

Highly underrated comment

[@nosamyelnun4433]

Cliff is somewhere smiling right now

[@ftb5558]

Especially when you think, that he never got this song to hear

[@MrTongen]

@@ftb5558 Cliff would be so proud of 'One'

[@jym0.]

Cliff almost love this song, is AMAZING

[@OriginalKingRichTv]

@@ftb5558 Fr he didn’t even get to write it. None the less hear it

[@deplya8537]

he is listening from the heavens, every rack of thunder is another song played by cliff

[@rylothegreat]

Finally, after what seemed like forever, WE HAVE TO LIVE IS TO DIE WITH AN ORCHESTRA!!!

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

Yeeaaaahhh! ;)

[@olegpugachev6785]

@@BenZimmermannMusic 👍♥️🤟🔥🤟💖🤟🔥🤟♥️👍

[@calumgardner7793]

Bro you’ve definitely gotta do Welcome Home (Sanitarium) next, that would be truly epic 🤘🏻👌🏻

[@martinlarios5776]

Pleaaase!!!

[@gaboleyson]

YES!

[@igorsadowski761]

Absolutely

[@emokiller907]

Yes we need this 💯

[@maxzubic]

He is doing it! Check out his livestream from earlier today.

[@stefandimitry6038]

Waiting for Andriy to comment, frrrrrrrriend

[@Mike_B.]

He never did.

[@josh_d]

Huy 😪

[@jym0.]

HUY

[@cantabrian1009]

Holy shit this is awesome. Not only is this awesome, but I have had a blocked ear for about 2 weeks - couldn't hear a thing. Today it has finally unblocked and now this is what graces my music deprived ear drum....PRAISE BE TO ODIN!!

[@tog2842]

Here ear!

[@kingkeefage]

Manley...

[@sagato2083]

I love it 😂

[@SilentNightBodomNight]

Blare away my friend

[@MrHornet05]

Metallica kept me strong all my life!When i came back from cancer they were there with their music!They marked me forever!Long live Metallica!!!

[@zunnyzpec]

Idk if you have seen the video called "To live is to die but on black album" or something like that. But ever since I saw that video I needed the original but with symph, and fuck yeah I do got it now.

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

yeah i know that video! It's pretty cool

[@zunnyzpec]

@@BenZimmermannMusic Oh fuck you actually answered, well that's pretty cool. And if I can ask, do you like that version? Cause I do.

[@maxparece4155]

Dude, Metallica Taunted me with the end of their concert playing the bit of Frayed Ends of Sanity. You have the power to make that song a reality! Love all the S&M2 songs you’ve done.

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

Also thought about that!

[@gustavoreyesr.9196]

I was listening orion, fade to black and unforgiven and then ...to live is to die 😲 Thanks you so much for your music. Saludos from Chile 🇨🇱

[@joseluismonreal7894]

Escucha orion te volará la cabeza saludos desde mexico 🇲🇽

[@jottax.21]

@@joseluismonreal7894 es la primera sanción que dijo que escuchaba jaja

[@joseluismonreal7894]

@@jottax.21 Tiene razón jajajaj no leí bien

[@hombrerusode40anos72]

Viva chile ctm Viva concepción penco

[@Leo-rg8ho]

Man you are genius!! This is mindblowing!

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

Thank you, haha!

[@hombrerusode40anos72]

Hey man!!!, I know you!!!

[@kutaybalta2460]

Better than the original mind blowing. Man you should do the sm3

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

Hahah that would be a dream!

[@rockermikey101]

@@BenZimmermannMusic man, if you did a few more of these masterpieces you could practically piece together your own dream S&M3!

[@nicosimioni7363]

@@rockermikey101 I really support that idea.

[@asgardman3404]

You should add Fixxxxer too

[@kylereece1979]

@@asgardman3404 YES!!! That song in general has gotten well deserved recognition over the years. Like Outlaw Torn, it utterly came into its own over time and shows that era of Metallica at its best. Yet- they've never played it live. But- Im sure something could be done/layered over the album version! Id love to hear the sort of moody/eerie sounds heard in the intro germ their way through the song. Fixxxer- Excellent suggestion!!

[@littleheart8136]

3:36 This is what I came for if to be honest. And I'm not disappointed. Beast work you did on this one sir. Suicide and Redemption is next?

[@williamreynolds455]

Goosebumps

[@MomoCrafter2013]

From the thumbnail, I thought it was a real thing. I was not disappointed

[@Valter.uemura]

I just got goosebumps on 4:24, awesome bro 👏🏻👏🏻

[@jeronimofernandez7643]

Ben I saw a comment saying you should do the acoustic version of disposable heroes, I think that would be very refreshing and fitting for S&M, sort of like what they did with all within my hands. Incredible work as always, and thank you for making our dreams come true

[@k1775]

Acoustic or the Replugged version of the acoustic

[@gantes9826]

6:18 is basically one of the best part of Syncing metal and a Symphony together, great work doing this dude

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

Thank you! Really like that part too!

[@MartinHNHS]

This was amazing. They should have opened the show with this INSTEAD of Ktulu. That crowd would have lost their minds, and it’s way overdue to give this song its true spotlight. Thank you!

[@DKSmusic86]

Breath-taking. Your best work yet.

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

Thank you!!

[@alexalexis7899]

Mate, what you managed to pull off with this one is nothing short of phenomenal. Out of all the Metallica + symphony tracks you have released until now, this, for my money, absolutely takes the top price. Not only in terms of arrangements, but final mix. It probably wasn’t the hardest one to make arrangements for as it is already extremely melodic, but, boy, the result is on a league of its own. Creeping Death is also very, very well put together and Frantic was a phenomenal surprise. Massive congrats and THANK YOU for putting in the time and effort to make these and unleashing them upon us. I hope Leper Messiah is in the works! Keep it up! Rock on!

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

Actually i think this was one of the hardest songs hahah and thank you!

[@alexalexis7899]

@@BenZimmermannMusic It’s even sweeter, then, because the effort absolutely paid off. My pleasure!

[@ОлегПугачёв-ъ7ю]

@@BenZimmermannMusic 🔥🔥🔥 THAHK YOU FROM ALL THE GREAT INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF METALLICA , YEAH 🤘🤘🤘

[@ОлегПугачёв-ъ7ю]

@@BenZimmermannMusic 🔥🔥🔥 ... and from Russia too 👍👍👍

[@zombeedegenerate6974]

wow this is amazing

[@orkuna4960]

This must play at my funeral

[@pedrogutierrez3407]

You're good man

[@cfrend]

5:13 feels like going home...

[@Zofos2212]

Man this sounds so real...WTF AMAZING WORK!

[@tezbertzero1915]

This absolutely levels with the call of ktulu orchestrated, AWESOME!

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

Wow, thank you!!!

[@metalfan4863]

I second this. Orion was great but this song suits the symphony a shit ton more. LOVE LOVE LOVE THISSS. If there was one extra song to be added to the original S&M² setlist this would be it and I know it for a fact (if they heard it back in 99 it definitely would've been a replacement for the ones that didn't fit well). This song literally begs for a symphony and we didn't know it for over 30 years. You can't go back to the studio version after this one while with the other ones that Ben has made, you can still go back to the original. And thats not a bad thing by any means. But I love it when you're so used to a certain version for so long and then get introduced to one that won't let you go back to the studio version because this one is now your favorite. But no. I didnt like the live version of this I thought they really butchered it but with the symphony it makes it flawless in every way and it hides all those flaws and imperfection the original performance had.

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

@@metalfan4863 Thank you so much!! Comments like this are the reason I'm doing this. So happy that you like it!

[@celticstrider]

Masterpiece! Thank you for taking our suggestion! Metallica needs to know this channel urgently.

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

Thank you! Let's try to bring it to their attention!

[@CalebColesMusic]

Epic. Can't be easy to sync it with Metallica's live tracks either given how much they speed up and slow down. Perfect arrangement and blends so well. Great job.

[@Stonnin]

they=lars

[@906Roofer]

I'd rather have the human element then a computer one...

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

Thank you!!

[@906Roofer]

You're welcome!!

[@CalebColesMusic]

@@Stonnin Pretty much

[@Fascinating83]

We should start calling Ben the "Metal Maestro." Unbelievable how you're doing this. And sonically it sounds so good. Suicide and Redemption next?! Metallica instrumentals are just made to be "orchestrized." The live version from Copenhagen, Denmark in 2009 combined with a symphony would be EPIC. Bravo Ben!!

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

Haha thank you! I'm definetly thinking about Suicide and Redemption!

[@MisterJ355]

@@BenZimmermannMusic please!

[@mahmud1019]

It's is so good that it made me google the setlist of S&M2.

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

Hahah perfect!

[@maxzubic]

But what if you could make your own? Yes, what if? Give it a try with my survey: forms.gle/uhr44S9Vu5RRTQZq9

[@predu4309]

Holy shit, this is amazing, Metallica needs to see this, Good job bro

[@scrimpmster]

I love how well the orchestra works with this piece. I don't even have words for how good and happy this makes me feel. The energy coming out of this is unreal

[@Hurricane000007]

Okay dude, I love you. I seriously do. You have no idea what this means to so many people.

[@cesareyeserrano]

Great Job man, Really amazing

[@rosslee1996]

Man.. this is my fav Metallica Instrument if ONLY they played this! I would’ve lost it! Nice work man!

[@vasanthkumarj8245]

Oh man what a way to close out my Saturday night!!! You Sir...deserve a medal!!! Cheers...

[@jedahdk8127]

From the 4 instrumentals, I love this one more than the others, thanks for doing my dream come true ❤️♥️❤️

[@sebastiantomczyk4577]

This gave me creeps, especially on the beginning. Well done, masterpiece. This is the version that everyone needed but we didn't know that!

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

Thank you!!

[@nastafuad]

thank you for this epic piece. Been waiting so long for this one to be Orchestrated. #HelloFromJakarta-Indonesia ^,^

[@kevinotte242]

Saw this pop up. Instantly grabbed my headphones and listened. Goosebumps!

[@THEGM]

Amazing as always. U NEED to do the four horsemen.

[@muhirshaid]

You are the BOSS!! Thanks for this!

[@jakedemetrius_official]

The next instrumental in line is suicide & redemption!!!! CANT WAIT!!!

[@lo7058]

YES! This is beautiful! I can’t wait to see what you do next!

[@Ghost_mx5]

Cliff would be proud

[@Sebzzz]

You're doing a great job, honestly. You should get in touch wit the bad to agree on you creating a "Virtual S&M" album! I'm sure they would totally recognize how your art is enhancing theirs! Please keep on !!!!!

[@matthewbeech7316]

Thank you Ben. Just thank you for this. These are AMAZING!!!

[@EduardoRodrigues88PT]

You are the real MVP. I need this on Spotify!

[@rizvanahmadov777]

Thank you Ben Fantastic job.

[@Slobodan911]

This keeps getting better and better! You are a genius! I was so disapointed that "To live is to die" wasn't on any S&M albums, so this comes like a dream come true! Outstanding work! Love every second of it!

[@jonathanteles4865]

Man !! Thats that I wanted to hear on S&M2 thanks for taking the essence of this song 😍😍😍 sounds so dark and beautiful Just like the original

[@southfloridafishing9389]

Wow. Great stuff!

[@cinemason38]

DUDE YOU GUY ROCK!!! Please make more Songs like this! keep it up!

[@LuisSilva-iq5is]

No words, this is beautiful!

[@andyjm7122]

Brilliant! Love that you've done these songs dude!

[@adamkolonics7948]

I'm speechless man, you are a genius...

[@ahensele]

Glorious. Thank you so much!

[@HxAlireza]

I came across this by youtube suggestions and at first thought, it was actually performed at S&M2! man, you are legendary! thanks P.s. borrowed the wallpaper too.

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

Thank you! Glad you like the Thumbnail. Was really some work haha

[@abk1914]

Dude im really amazed. You took my breath. Unbelieveble jobs thank you so much. Keep it up👍❤

[@_his_acoustic_6418]

You have done such a great job. It's so beautifully arranged. Eagerly waiting for next episodes. You rock man

[@matheuzhetfield7172]

Oh my god this is my favorite instrumental song, thanks for this masterpiece man

[@hectorurdin6773]

Incredible mate! Congrats, this is amazing 🤘🏼💀🤘🏼 thank you

[@jeffreyvandoorn]

Thank you so much for your edits on the live sets !!

[@israelglz4191]

Todas las rolas que esperaba en s&m2, este brother hizo mis sueños realidad.

[@oxizy89]

Damn man, I'm speechless, excelent work like always

[@kostaseptaimeros225]

Thank you for this masterpiece man!!!!

[@DBarns]

Never really fell in love with this song before. Now I have 🙏🏼

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

Thats great news!

[@adampielach4730]

This is truly awesome. You make all Metallica fans their best wishes come true. Honestly, I was really disappointed with S&M2 tracks selection. You made my yesterday, day and any other day to come with your arrangements. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

Thank you so much! Means a lot to me!

[@maxzubic]

He definitely does. I've always wondered what people would want for their custom S&M/S&M2 setlists. That's why I made this survey: forms.gle/ckEovJL6CBRyi7F19 And here's some more tracks if you want: kzbin.info/aero/PLyymQ9_uQIeUDgQ2vzdPzwrcffQ3bF2zY

[@ntraxmartin]

Thanks for another masterpiece.

[@LeoBan99]

This touches my soul.

[@rodrigoguerrero7034]

I've just watched your S&M3 videos, they are all amazing!! Great job!! We need to hear Harvester of Sorrow with the orchestra! @Ben Zimmermann

[@samckt]

Man... This is epic. Amazing job !

[@derekmuir7055]

4/4 you knocked it out of the park I love it man can't wait until you do more 🤘🤘

[@denisyogore9660]

Greetings from the Philippines guys! Man I am in tears while listening to your edit of the 30th anniversary with your creative additions to it! Holy shit!!! Well done! Do all of their songs as you go along!😊🤙🤘🙏

[@chrisvaccaro229]

This is great! you should make a poll of all Metallica Songs and people can vote on which ones to S&M-ize... thanks so much for this and Orion! Metallica disssapointed but you Appointed!

[@barsisler3295]

I LOVE İT....

[@nickscudds5080]

Simply amazing!

[@arroz8606]

Oh shit, I didn't spect this to come today, thanks buddy, you make my day better, this sounds amazing.

[@Intelli-gent01]

Dude, you have earned a sub. This is fucking amazing! Not sure where you’ve come from, but clearly music has been the focus of your life’s work! Outstanding...

[@BenZimmermannMusic]

Haha thank you! And yes, that's true! Doing music since forever :D

[@dillanpayne7050]

Dude, I don't know how you created this but its fucking incredible and nothing less. This song truly was meant for one of the two live S&M albums, so very well done.

[@manuelarcos4864]

the interlude is amaizing, at original and in this one too!!

[@magentacoyote6198]

ANOTHER MASTERPIECE FROM THIS MAN! 🙏 I’m hoping for Welcome Home (Sanitarium) or maybe even Frayed Ends Of Sanity next... 👀 Amazing job my dude. You are truly a legend. 🤘

[@pachecoochoa77]

It's awesome you're take that risk and it's great thanks For the gifts!!!🤘🤘

[@cangurkok3541]

I'm Amazed! great great job

[@garypreston5483]

This is better than any song on S&M2 and I thought it was great too btw!, again orchestration here is just genius! Great job Ben Zimmerman!

[@markw2444]

Unbelievable This is how I would have wanted S&M 2 to open You should try and get all these Metallica versions on streaming services Bravo sir 👏🏻

[@thomasackerly2410]

Awesome friend I HAVE THE SAYING AS TAT ON MY LEFT ARM

[@kalatasguitarchannel2150]

Love it! Amazing job bro !

[@hombrerusode40anos72]

Metal Maestro!!!, Thanks you for this ear blessing!!!!

[@cristiancretan466]

my dream has become a reality. thanks and have a nice day

[@MichaelScullyMJS]

This is my new favorite version of this song. Amazing job!

[@xaitiie8485]

All Nightmare Long and Dyers Eve would pretty frickin dope dude!

[@gabemckay3876]

ugh! why is this making me cry!? 😫

[@Damage42X]

Just imagining how Turn The Page, Fixxxer, and UN2 and 3 would sound with your arrangements... Is enough to make a grown man cry!!

[@FBIAgent-lq8vd]

holy shit this is fucking incredible!

[@mercrplate49]

powerfull

[@dvirolberg5677]

SO FUCKING AMAZINGGGGG You did an amazing job Ben

[@ernestobarrientos4758]

This is just unbelievable