Muse - Knights of Cydonia (Orchestral Version)

Arrangement and conducted by Tess Ringeling. Performed at the conservatory of Utrecht as part of the bachelor of Music in Education

[@DuncanMcintyre-jk3qb]

Love it -especially the guy who didn’t get the “black T-shirt email “

[@UnstableTheory]

She looks so proud of them that's really cute

[@domino592]

And she really should be! That was amazing!

[@domino592]

And she really should be! That was truly amazing!

[@harrybonne3111]

We say in Holland : she is as proud as a dog with 7 cocks

[@Littletime839]

If my breasts were like hers I'd be proud too

[@ItsNikoHIMself]

The one redundant person there? Yes.

[@MrTobotzeez]

I love it when the algorithm introduces me to something enjoyable like this. It only took it 3.5 years, but definitely a better late than never. Very well done arrangement.

[@BearmanBob]

I saw it today. Same thang

[@vitordegasperisilva3432]

and i saw it today, this is so amazing

[@Ledones]

Same here

[@sailorgennie]

Same here today. Amazing arrangement!!

[@prometheana2938]

Same here. Blessed be the algorithm

[@atillion79]

An algorithm is never late, nor is it early. It arrives precisely when it... you know what? F*** you algorithm. I needed this 4 years ago.

[@orientalsuitcase]

This conductor is living her best life. Shes amazing. This is her team and she's led them strong af ❤

[@lunajka]

as a Muse fan for 10+ years, i must say - this is a truly amazing and epic rendition of an equally epic song. given how much Matt Bellamy loves classical and orchestral music, i really hope he's seen this or maybe gonna see it one day.

[@croquette_fr]

same as, but for me 20+ years

[@samnfg]

@@croquette_fr same as, but for me it's 3+ years

[@brianoconnell6459]

I have to digress. Not anywhere near a Morricone theme.

[@AtomizedSound]

@@brianoconnell6459 doesn’t matter. It’s not meant to be one exactly

[@AtomizedSound]

Almost 20 years for me and I love classical as Matt does and as a fellow musician too, I appreciate this arrangement.

[@danz992]

Bellamy should listen to this. Imagine if he invite these guys to perform on stage alongside Muse. Epic

[@lewraz]

By the look of the face I would say conductor had the time of her life enjoying every bit of it. And for the very good reason. I just loved it.

[@DanielAlphaNovember]

A wave of goosebumps rolled all over my skin and then I spontaneously started crying. My body wasn't ready. BRAVO!!

[@joegrimes9232]

1994 :Some guys from Devon over a tray of chips. "wanna make some tunes?" 2019: Orchestra assembled.

[@danilodf1]

Dude, that singer just rocked!

[@TheViperMan]

What a gem that came spontaneous in my recommendations!

[@ianedwards4191]

It is a travesty that KZbin took 3 years to recommend this to me. Absolutely phenomenal work and an astoundingly beautiful rendition

[@terryhughes1005]

ikr?!?!?!?!

[@NobleJaeger]

@@terryhughes1005 it took me 4 years, insane arrangement they have here

[@smdforce3174]

Me too. It’s 4th year. KZbin recommendation system su**s

[@hkgcgsdhjgd]

Seriously. Step up your game, KZbin Algorithm!

[@octopuspr1me]

iit took me 4 years and i am so glad it did! @@hkgcgsdhjgd

[@AccursedKlaus]

It's 2am and I was recommended this after listening to the original song for the first time in a few years. I'm so happy I clicked on this.

[@dookimooki]

it's 1 am for me now

[@harveymanfredsenjenson5417]

I love the trumpet usage -- a tribute to Ennio Morricone, who wrote the music to Once Upon a Time In the West, which this song references

[@pablosikXXX]

Beginning sounds for my like a trumpet from Chuck's Mangione Children of Sanchez. Nevertheless, quite a similar genre.

[@khaiophirgrad7717]

Ah talking about trumpet, its always remind me to "return of the tres" 😍😍

[@mzaite]

Now I want a Spaghetti Western on Mars!

[@Matuterocks]

@@mzaite Just watch Cowboy Bebop

[@Snarkily]

@@Matuterocks not wrong, better do it MICHAEL

[@CJRGamingPC]

After hearing this version my only question how has muse not written a Bond Movie theme

[@carlos5647]

They actually have; it was Supremacy, but Adele beat them to it for Skyfall🤷‍♀️

[@davidecardullo1779]

waiting for Matt Bellamy to see this and play the original rock song with this orchestra and choir.

[@awright2002]

I love the passion from everyone involved, especially from the conductor. Also, she did a great job by giving each section a chance to shine.

[@CamRebires]

My spider senses tell me she's part of our fandom lol. Really well done

[@DanielTsosie]

I think she wanted to be mic'd up too ;)

[@derekseifert7]

5:47 - that's a woman who loves her some Muse.

[@charlielynes]

The way she looks at her musicians is so beautiful to see. You can see she has pride in every one of them. Excellent performance, beautifully led. ☮️💚🙏♾️

[@Yo-rong-tang]

인정 !!!!

[@RapsCalorie]

I don't know if you still look at this account but this is one of my favorite things.

[@cyrusorduna729]

They all sing fantastic but that young gentleman, wow... Amazing voice/skill .. not as easy as it looks especially all that Tess did. She is pure genius ❤❤❤

[@MuseofCydonia09]

A beautiful version of the greatest song I’ve ever heard

[@kendallthiede373]

I agree! She did great!

[@cl8804]

havent heard much then, yikes

[@Htheorphanarian]

@@cl8804 I was thinking the same, fucking hell! best song ever heard????? calm it love

[@hogue_music]

@@cl8804 Or it could be something called subjective opinion

[@cl8804]

@@hogue_music it could. also, op hasn't heard much music

[@cyrusorduna729]

I didn't know I needed this 😢 beautiful performance from all❤

[@marcovazquez5240]

The orchestra at the last rift just bobbin there heads at this masterpiece

[@nickmcgruber7052]

I could listen to this song all damn day

[@Irrazzo]

It's a joy to watch people having so much fun. Especially enjoy the strong upper fourth on "right" and "survive".

[@cameroncoop7878]

The connection she has with each musician is seen through their expressions, and passions while they're playing. Clapped at the end.. beautifully orchestrated!

[@leecartlidge4124]

Why am I only just seeing this now. Amazing rendition

[@MrNicholasTorres1993]

It's years I listen to this song but this orchestral version gives me chills! I'm a chorister, so I imagine myself in the choir singing these sweet words to my heart and to the ones around me. The fact that this song arrived on the net, in my opinion, it has a huge meaning, and I'll never stop hoping things will get better, here on planet Earth, I do my best to survive... Sooner or later I know we'll be rescued.

[@NM-rz6tq]

I can't decide if my favourite aspect of this performance is the performance itself or the looks of pride and joy in the musician's and conductor's faces as they are performing it. Very brave to take on a piece that is technical as it is, nevermind figuring out an arrangement that gets the balance right for an orchestra! Bravo!!

[@chrisbullock3504]

well... coming back to this about 3 years later and im glad the Algo finally saw fit to show this amazing video off.

[@NimmerNutzer]

It's a rare thing when an orchestral version can keep the dynamics of a rock song. Big respect for the arrangement and execution! When the singer started, I literally had goosebumps. Congratulations to everyone involved!

[@davidclaycomb5496]

Really nice! Having seen Muse 4 times, I can totally appreciate his.

[@diamonddog4708]

A very dramatic Muse song that lends itself well to this orchestration. Love the trumpet 😄

[@taoofcraft554]

More and more brilliant every time I watch it. The depth, the nuance.

[@AgnumMD]

This is the closest I'll ever get to seeing my dream of Morricone conducting Knights of Cydonia. Thanks!

[@xGULFx]

The best drop in rock and roll history and you do it with one guitar? That should have blown the roof off!

[@112Haribo]

Agreed. I was disappointed with that as well.

[@AlizarianCrimso]

@@112Haribo It needs Double Bass.

[@Leo-dd7om]

Great interpretation of a great song! Congratulations to every single person on that stage.

[@spiderbeam]

this made me smile uncontrollably - I can almost picture the epic fight scene this accompanies in a hypothetical space opera movie 😮😮😮

[@BenjaminStJohn-en9nv]

Man this gave me chills to listen to and brought tears to my eyes. The emotion in everyone's music was palpable.

[@Sarah-dg6xc]

The algorithm sent me here at 3 am 3 years after this was uploaded. I’m a music education student and a massive fan of muse- this is incredible.

[@tomrudelle8735]

That's the most beautiful thing I've heard since a while

[@jamesmckenna4836]

This is absolutely great!!!

[@HIMO37089]

okay, I legit had chills at the voice entry

[@Nefville]

Earned that bachelor right there yes you did! Nice job!

[@wolfinthewheatfields3224]

WoW - MAGNIFICENTLY COMPOSED! I especially loved the finale, with the skeleton sounding effects, holy shit, just hearing that in the background gave me goosbumps.

[@the_kryz]

I'm still listen to it and I feel great about it

[@PhirstPlays]

and yet another person that would have loved to see this several years ago, finally gets a chance to see it. very well done. left a late like also.

[@Hendrik-Sonetas]

Nearly 5 years later, still Goosebumps...

[@TheOneLostkin]

I love how a good piece of music sends shivers from the top of my skull to the base of my spine.

[@Blasto]

Why do I get this in my recommendations only right now? It's absolutely wonderful!

[@kommasar]

I was blown away. I had this on in the background whilst scrolling then came back and watched the whole song. WOW!

[@josecampos9832]

truly amazing

[@brendankelleher9033]

the galloping drumbeat is one of the most iconic parts of this song, im sad to hear it replaced with this tempo. Savagely interesting concept though, commendations for that much!

[@matmoren4966]

the conductor trying her best not to headbanging. she just can express it through her smile.

[@aylavuoldireluna]

The Director looks so proud and everyone seem to enjoy it... that's what music and art are meant for. That was touching. Thank you!

[@cyrusorduna729]

How clean was that ending ❤ if anyone doubts that the conductor doesn't really do a lot, she uses her facial expressions to guide them also ❤ just look at the second she stops, all of the wonderful performers also stop immediately, that was so badass I absolutely love this. I wish it had a billion views.....

[@harveyweir8061]

There's no other way to say it, that guitarist is SUCH a guitarist

[@the_woof]

His playing wasn't clean and he completely messed up gallop dynamics.

[@cyrusorduna729]

Every time I watch this, I just fall more in love with Tess 💗💗💗💗 i

[@perocles]

I wonder if the fellas from Muse have seen this version of their song ?? I reckon theyd love it !!!

[@janbartolome9094]

Tears fall because I am proud! Punching in the air after the end!!! Congrats!

[@deathinater]

If there would be a movie that would be using Knight of Cydonia in an orchestra version as an intro, I would have imagine it sounding like this. Especially with the choir part. This is amazing to pull it off!

[@samnelson7401]

Literal chills the whole performance. Absolutely stunning rendition of a masterpiece ❤️

[@barachurch9724]

why the hell am i just hearing this now holy Shit i got chills. this is so insanely impressive

[@anthonycottancin6358]

I can't understand why KZbin waited 3 years to show me this ! This i amazing ! I'm sure Bellamy himself would love it since how much it really renders the epic spirit of the original song. Congrats to all performers and arranger :)

[@SmokingRider]

This should be seen by BILLIONS of people. Perfection at its finest. Even my neighbours listen to this at 3am in the morning. Idk if they want to but they do xD

[@crossmetal45]

it is legitimately 3 am and I just saw this for the first time hahaha

[@bakedbean37]

@@crossmetal45 It's five minutes to here. I'm a tad early. I'll put it on repeat. :-)

[@floatingdisembodiedhead8975]

🤣 well your neighbors better start wanting to because it doesn't seem like you intend on stopping lmao

[@Matticus289]

Meh...sounded kind of sloppy and subdued for what is normally such a powerful song

[@martinrausin9507]

Argentina 14 /09/ 2023 2.23 am

[@michaelfriedman6029]

I didnt know I needed to hear this today. Bravo

[@Trooper6190]

This makes me miss playing instruments. I had a music teacher that this one reminds me of. She was always so encouraging and got really excited for us when we advanced and learned and nailed performances. You could see pride every time she directed us, from beginners to advanced she was the same with everyone. Everyone got constructive criticism, everyone for one on one time and everyone got praised for doing the right thing and doing their best. What a cool show!

[@weicax]

Well now I'll be listening to this for like always

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

That trumpet! The choir! My goodness

[@juangutierrez-delgado1633]

The best of human beings working together

[@colemenatwood5467]

Would have absolutely murdered to be in that auditorium, magnificent job by everyone!

[@parisofsky8859]

this made my day..... thank you all

[@larissanascimento1035]

Ok, now I need a philharmonic orchestra version and Muse along with it! That was beautiful! I'm a big fan of the band! And I really like this song, it’s a true anthem! Please make more versions with Muse's songs! And I really hope Matt saw this! And I want a version of "Survival" from The 2 Law album!

[@Wolffur]

If they ever actually make a movie titled "Knights of Cydonia", this needs to be on the OST. This is amazing.

[@BLByline]

I'd love to see another group take a swing at this piece. Love this performance, great work on the arrangement, but I can only imagine if a professional orchestra got their hands on this.

[@z-beeblebrox]

Imagine this arrangement with the right mixing and a full professional orchestra, it would be amazing. The potential's so strong that it *already* sounds great even with just students

[@frozenova1666]

Pair the professional orchestra (mixing, instruments, volume, etc) with the visuals of a movie or video game (something to give an amazing, breathtaking visual, but different from the music video and unique to the created universe) and it would be another achievement for the masterpiece it already is

[@blankenbeckler1]

I halfway expected her to yell C'MON WEMBLEY!!! as Matt did at Wembley during the HAARP tour

[@ElephantsOnUnicycles]

@@blankenbeckler1 I always hear the YIIIHHAAAAA from Live at Rome olympic stadium album 😆

[@A.Radwick]

That's what I was thinking too. I love the arrangement, but you can definitely feel the amateur nature of it. Subtle criticisms, but they're definitely there.

[@DavidJose-le3bh]

4 YEARS TOO LATE, KZbin!!!! This is amazing! omg!

[@mister-hambo]

Outstanding work ladies and gents!! Raw, delightful, grand and just gets epically stunning to that finale. Looking forward to much more!! 👍💯

[@QueenMuser]

Literally Ladies and GentleMusers at this point 😂

[@pietvankammen3319]

Love it 👍

[@Althar93]

Thank the algorithm - 3 years overdue. Love the fact they're all vibing even when it's not their turn to play.

[@MarileeL]

I started listening to Muse because of Butterflies and Hurricanes and I was impressed with the way they used classical influences in their music. Knights of Cydonia is my absolute favorite song of theirs and I'm so happy you gave it an orchestral twist!

[@danieldx81]

Absolutely amazing. I think the conductor is absolutely enchanting! That expression, that facial expression. Great!!!! I would have liked such a conductor in the past. ❤❤❤

[@AlphaSilent]

I freaking adore the Morricone-sque trumpets. Great job!

[@kristinrad]

Man KZbin did me a solid here. This is incredible!! What a hugely talented and creative group of people!

[@just_pierre9730]

What a performance! Really.......what a performance. Miss Ringeling did a great job, and is a beautiful young woman. Very talented.

[@pietroforghieri9177]

The "A cappella" reprise...so powerful and moving!! Thank you!!!

[@m.richrath6046]

Brilliant performance❣ Goose bumps...

[@paulastutina]

glad to have found this 💙

[@gabrieljimenez9762]

Very powerful ending. Love how it all ends on that note. Una orgullosa mamá de los pollitos.

[@AndreasLindholm]

Such a wonderful orchestration.

[@ggrumbles]

THIS is one of the most original things I've heard in a long time. @ 5:10 - Bellamy's lyrics by that choir... just epic. Well Done!

[@taramasu]

I’ve watched this at least 10 times in the past 2 days… incredible, moving, beautiful, just wow…

[@thecomorbiditycurator8018]

This is a beautiful arrangement. I'd be proud of those kiddos, too.

[@Tiger1016.]

I would be losing it whether on stage or in the crowd and would be dying to jump around when the solo hit. So much to appreciate in this composition and the performance, and it also adds additional layers of appreciation to the original recording and live performance, such as how just 3 people can so naturally produce a massive wall of sound with some much impressive complexity and emotion.

[@toned-fcreations5522]

Never heard of Muse but love this version. Obviously a school group from somewhere with a brilliant music teacher.

[@isthatrubble]

that info is in the description - it's a musical university, I think

[@j.fischer707]

you should definitely check out Muse, they are great!

[@erik5374]

@@isthatrubbleconservatorium it’s called overhere, but yes, that’s a bit different from just a music school.

[@chrisc1245]

I can’t stop watching this. It’s amazing

[@bryantwiltrout5492]

This song has one of my all time favorite intros. To hear that song in this setting was pretty insane.

[@pietrobau5477]

La più bella versione d'orchestra che abbia sentito. La batteria suonata così ha dato il moto corretto al testo, Tutti gli strumenti suonavano col tono corretto e per il tempo neccessario. E un applauso al coro femminile,si sente una doppia voce pulitissima che sembra proprio Bellamy. Mi sono innamorato della direttrice d'orchestra, Lei trasmette la carica ai ragazzi,basta guardare il coro...sono in sintonia con lei. Complimenti Meritereste essere chiamati a un concerto con i Muse

[@2575623]

If the original song wasn't epic enough... thank you for this, words cannot describe what I'm feeling now

[@Selcatys]

4:39 The guitar guy is so into it, love it

[@gokaiginger]

I'm gobsmacked 😲 this is amazing in every possible way

[@enzogentile2891]

Oh boy, that's amazing