No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross (Sufjan Stevens Cover) - Heather Hammers

It's been a year and I've missed you(tube) so much. Happy to be back to singing and things again!
Thanks to everyone who's stuck around and wondered where I've been. I am alive and well and still playing music (I don't think I could stop even if I wanted to). I've had a crazy year (in the absolute best way) and I think the break did my mind some good. Gonna try to make a video about these things soon!
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[@prodeathazine1463]

Lying in bed. 03:01am. Work in the morning, once again. So much running through my mind. Too much on my plate. I turn on this beautiful voice, that helps me try and calm myself.

[@TyTurner]

I want to comment about how much I like this but I'm just speechless. Glad you're back

[@melissalorentson6764]

Came to hear this cover that I particularly love and saw Ty Turner! How awesome! Hey buddy!

[@kingamity1985]

Hi ty

[@espaciocoyote3699]

I don't usually coment on youtube, but I'm so glad you are back. I stumbled upon your channel a few months ago thanks to your cover of "John Wayne Gacy Jr." and was absolutely stunned in the first listening. Your vocal arrangements are amazing. And you have a great taste chosing the songs you sing. So thank you for sharing your talent! It's wonderful (also, how nice it is that you've chosen another song by Sufjan Stevens for your comeback. The coincidence gives me chills). If you accept any suggestion, I'll just say one thing: Elliott Smith 😉

[@vancewade6251]

Your taste in music is as divine as your voice, holy shit.

[@KnobCreekBandit]

Ooof. Chilling love

[@iangari4575]

It's great that you're back!

[@sarahdoan6594]

Missed your videos, yay Sufjan. Hope this year is a better one :)

[@danlewis-leaver8247]

Absolutely beautiful. Weepsville. Blubbertown. Heartwrench etc.....

[@MattStemp]

Divine.

[@Waheed77777]

Yes!! You are finally back 😁

[@philipdamico7954]

so beautiful ;.;

[@KellanJames]

Welcome back, Heather! Beautiful song.

[@holgerscheidweiler5971]

what for a great "comeback". :-) I have been waiting for such a long time. Greeting from Germany.

[@johnchryczyk4600]

This makes me happy. Very well done. It makes me want to start playing again.

[@jaredrobinette5816]

Yeah! This is great

[@dinapolarbear5435]

Welcome back Heather!

[@wesmatron]

Well, that blew me away

[@jmack3411]

Magnificent.

[@georgebachhuber7682]

So special. Just... special.

[@larsniklasson6637]

So glad to see you back Heather! Awesome performance too!

[@F3RNVNDO]

Estás de vuelta 😍

[@badhabit7553]

Wow, i'm amazed. Thank you for do justice for this beautiful song.

[@SplinterInYourEye]

Hooray! This is absolutely fantastic! Welcome back!

[@heatherhammers]

Shenanigan Samurai Thank you so much! It feels great to be back!!

[@bryansears6470]

I'm really glad you uploaded something new. The world needs more of things like this, like you.

[@heatherhammers]

Gosh, it feels great to hear that. Thank you!

[@alperdortkose9522]

1:04 oh my holy god you're voice is so beautiful thanks for this perfect cover

[@scottmtkd9488]

OMG!! You are AMAZING! I can sit and listen to this over and over! Absolutely wonderful! 🙏👸❤️👍🥇🏆 And who is that one imbecile who didn't like this? 🤨

[@urbsinhorto]

Outrageous beautiful voice. It's begging to cover Innocence Mission. Keep making amazing music. Thanks

[@heatherhammers]

No joke, I was playing Lakes of Canada this morning and thought about how much I’ve been dying to make a video for that. Maybe it’s meant to happen!

[@DanHaycocks]

Just beautiful.

[@tofartoturnbacknow2035]

I make a point of never leaving comments ... but I just want to say "Welcome back Heather" totally missed you.

[@heatherhammers]

Well I'm glad you took the time to leave one this time! Thank you so much!

[@tofartoturnbacknow2035]

No!... Thank YOU.

[@nextzero182]

I never comment on youtube videos but I dusted off my guitar to play again after a depressive episode and looked up covers of this song and just wanted to say that your voice is beautiful.

[@heatherhammers]

Thank you so much! I’m happy to hear you’re picking up your guitar. Take care!

[@mspirit]

I was not expecting that voice. Perfect.

[@loganhorton719]

This is stunning. Absolutely stunning!!

[@shanebyers76]

Thank you for giving us this.

[@kurtdewittphoto]

Hauntingly beautiful. Sufjan would be proud.

[@markmunday1275]

Beautiful cover Heather. Congrats

[@grub117]

honestly my favourite cover ever

[@fabioalvarenga534]

Strikingly beautiful. It's like the epitome of bitter-sweetness.

[@JesseTheOcelot]

Yes.

[@tylerchance8642]

You're seriously one of my favorite people and if your voice sounded like a chain smoking Rosanne Barr it wouldn't change that! But I'm so glad to know someone so musically gifted and hard working. I'm happy that you're able to bless so many people, including me, with your music. Super proud that you're my friend.

[@adriantomo5688]

this is it. thank you so much

[@zoelsonpirolajunior8389]

I feel the heaven on the earth...thanks for this.

[@HungGarEarthBender]

Wow, you crushed this. I am learning to play Casimir Pulaski day right now and that is hard enough, much less singing along to it. You make it look so easy!

[@NinjaTurtleNumber5]

Amazing as always, one of my favorite albums.

[@loganhorton719]

Love this cover so much! This is excellent!!! 😃

[@pkingo1]

Gosh, this is beautiful :)

[@loganhorton719]

Absolutely amazing

[@squeebbb]

Watching this in 2020. I hope someone has given you a chance in the industry. Your voice is absolutely beautiful.

[@tyronelol]

Beautiful.

[@FilmAshton]

Welcome back Heather. Sounds great as always!!!

[@rayvanwayenburg998]

I’m not crying. It’s the onions.

[@Mynameisjoof]

Simply amazing.

[@aleatoric909]

This is great

[@joshpoole67]

Goddamn, so happy to see you cover something from Carrie and Lowell. :,) thank you for this blessing

[@heatherhammers]

Thank you!!

[@MrFranciss]

Very beautiful cover.

[@soaringeagle9597]

Honestly I like your cover A LOT more than the original. You've got a magical talent for music. I'm glad to see you're back :)

[@Cherrytea558]

Very Beautiful.

[@leeafaf]

So, so nice

[@marekolszowy661]

very, very nice and beautifull your play and voice , thank you !

[@ChrisGarmon]

God this is beautiful. Thanks, Heather.

[@christophernipe6258]

It's incredible how much your music makes me feel.. I rediscover you right when I need you. I appreciate your existence so much.

[@bluevalentineproductions]

Heather I've been following your work for years, thank you for still being an inspiration! Keep up the good work!

[@jamesross824]

Your voice is like an angel.

[@chelsrothery778]

so stunning)’:

[@milesmurphree2364]

This is one of my favorite covers by anyone. So good. I come back and listen to this all the time

[@cooperrussell2120]

i HAVE to know your recording set up! it's very clear, great job, awesome cover

[@nitrorichmond230]

God I love your voice

[@lucassoutelo6949]

I love it! Perfect!

[@richg16]

Ive waited a long time for this

[@biggdogg1975]

Wow!!!!!!

[@adamstephengreener]

This is so good, I love your videos so much

[@heatherhammers]

Adam Greener That makes me so happy! Thank you!!

[@jorgegalan3559]

I listen to this every morning while I have my coffee. Pretty amazing.

[@calebpennington5819]

YOU'RE BACK!! I've missed your voice!

[@markgarrett7428]

Breathtaking. Wonderfully done :)

[@matteodonofrio]

oh my god... I just love your voice

[@Pwime]

Welcome back!

[@gsokolow]

great! In addition, you helped me to learn it. Though I will never sound as good as you (Guitar or vocals). Thanks

[@mpbenoit]

Wonderful

[@heatherhammers]

Matthew Benoit Thank you!

[@lizlemon248]

This is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard. One of my favorite songs, sung by one of my favorite voices.

[@craigmurdock4740]

best cover ive heard wow

[@adsomelk5130]

God, I love your voice. It give me goosebumps. I hope you never stop making videos.

[@heatherhammers]

Adso Melk Ah, that makes me so happy. Thank you! I'll try my best to never stop!

[@jeffreyalidochair]

i love your sensibilities

[@KatieLeesMusic]

THIS IS AMAZING!!

[@heatherhammers]

Katie Lee THANK YOU!! ☺️

[@patwaddington]

Yay. You're back :D

[@jsorb8997]

This is incredible, Heather! Your attention to detail is exquisite. Bravo and bow down!!!

[@Joe-fr8yd]

Very beautiful rendition

[@eahs07]

The second you started singing. wow

[@memilydoll3927]

Oh my gosh. You'll always be my favourite. There are tears in my eyes. Welcome back, Heather!

[@heatherhammers]

Aw, that means the world to me! Thank you so much!!

[@kazzz2765]

Oh my god yes!

[@madelineedwards2521]

Wow. This is beautiful.

[@scottmtkd9488]

Like Heaven! Absolutely wonderful! 👍❤️🎸

[@user-tm5yd3tm6c]

the return! is glorious!

[@shmubler]

I always did love your sufjan covers

[@azusa456]

What a natural voice!

[@JamsMinecraft]

2 year anniversary !

[@myxomatos]

Wow... I think I actually prefer your cover of this song. Love the harmonies you do.

[@candice.7882]

Now that I fell into your arms My only lover, give out to give in I search for the capsule I lost Drag me to hell in the valley of the Dalles Like my mother, give wings to a stone It's only the shadow of a cross I slept on my back in the shade of the meadowlark Like a champion, get drunk to get laid I take one more hit when you depart I'll drive that stake through the center of my heart Lonely vampire inhaling its fire I'm chasing the dragon too far There's blood on that blade, fuck me, I'm falling apart My assassin like Casper the ghost There's no shade in the shadow of the cross

[@danfalvey6292]

What a wonderful vibrato and beautiful syncopated tones and you are absolutely amazing.

[@nikolasmittman6128]

This album means a lot to me. I see a lot of people saying "welcome back", although I wasn't familiar with you before I now am glad you've returned as well. Gorgeous rendition, thank you for the effort.

[@PaintedSinatraBlue]

Now this is a great comeback! :D

[@heatherhammers]

PaintedSinatraBlue thank you!

[@LuisFlores-fi2hz]

Simply amazing!