OCEANS OF SLUMBER - Strange Fruit (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

[@13mollydog]

Love discovering new bands and music... This is one of the best rabbit holes I've fallen through in a long time

[@mysterymoose9642]

What a frighteningly timely cover. And a beautifully haunting, timeless song.

[@codyguidry5619]

I haven't cried for a song in a long time. But knowing what this song is about and the way it was done and Cammie's absolutely haunting vocals just brought out so much emotion in me. That's powerful...

[@leeahare]

Oceans of Slumber are such a breath of fresh air amongst modern Metal.

[@GuitardedMark]

This is not metal...

[@leeahare]

@Tom Myers amongst most Modern Metal then. Not sure if The Devin Townsend project and 3TEETH are considered metal, though when listening through playlist's on spotify or peruse through bandcamp for recent Metal it all tends to be either extreme, generic, uninspired and stale. What good Metal would you recommend listening to Tom?

[@leeahare]

@@GuitardedMark Post, progressive Metal if you will, obviously this isn't indicative of their usual sound.

[@orwellmushaikwa2591]

@@SatansDonkey666 Why is it virtue signaling? What virtue is it signaling? 😂

[@cesaremanuelverde]

@@GuitardedMark this is totally metal .metal is now mixed in everything.

[@cosmicwakes6443]

There are not enough ways to compliment this band.

[@benedictdonald4338]

Cosmic Wakes if they dropped the death vox, the compliments would increase. They jus5 don’t ft their music. This is coming from a DM fanatic by the way.

[@BlackRoseImmortal75]

totally agree

[@BlueJayFromDa9]

I was watching some videos by Opeth then I got a recommendation for Slumbers “...This Road” after that I was hooked on Cammie’s voice

[@twinny_mi]

@@benedictdonald4338 there's nothing else in the scene like hers, if people don't like that they can look elsewhere. she's a badass woman staying true to herself and her heritage, some people just don't understand but it's huge

[@TheAsphyx666]

Wow, covering that song takes balls - and they did a great job.

[@MolDooM]

I'd have never imagined a metal cover of this song would be possible. I'm astonished.

[@zackgeldhof1206]

I was just listening to Nina Simone singing this a few days ago. My soul weeps. Such a powerful song about such horrible atrocities done to our fellow family. :( I'm glad you covered this song. This message needs to be heard.

[@namelessunuser]

“Strange Fruit” Lyrics & Music by Abel Meerpool, 1937 Southern trees bearing a strange fruit Blood on the leaves and blood at the root Black bodies swinging in the Southern breeze Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees Pastoral scene of the gallant South The bulging eyes and the twisted mouth Scent of magnolia sweet and fresh Then the sudden smell of burning flesh. Here is a fruit for the crow to pluck For the rain to wither, for the wind to suck For the sun to rot, for the trees to drop Here is a strange and bitter crop.

[@jasondaniels8691]

The best cover I've heard in years hauntingly beautiful vocals no one could've done it better truth 💯

[@tigert4nk]

A haunting and chilling song for a haunting and chilling band... couldn't picture a better band to cover this song. 10/10

[@desireegerber]

I fuckin love you, Oceans of Slumber! All of you. There would be a hole in my world without your music. Please don't stop.

[@MaySunsetWalker]

This sent shivers through my spine. Such a heavy story, told in a beautiful way

[@codyguidry5619]

Made me cry and I don't cry much.

[@TellyGonzalez]

This is heavy on every conceivable level. Between Cammie's voice and the subject matter, this is just powerful!

[@immadashill4877]

I thought Billie Holiday"s original version was dark until I listened to Oceans of Slumber and Cammie Gilbert's vocals. Powerful.

[@jasona.p.455]

You need to hear Nina Simone's version....it's like you're there seeing it for real.

[@immadashill4877]

@@jasona.p.455 I'll give it a listen.

[@dadon4566]

@@jasona.p.455 yeah Nina's is the best for me

[@janhromas7276]

Beautiful voice. Cammie has one of the best voices in the rock and metal scene :-).

[@costantinoandruzzi2219]

100% mesmerizing. FYI, the song is the cover version of a jazz standard which was made popular by Billie Holiday in 1939.

[@charlesgoodroejr9540]

Billie Holiday didn't record this song until the fifties. Nina Simone recorded in the 30s.

[@crawlingnostalgia1549]

oh interesting, cool band, though i wouldn't call it metal at all despite the record label. mabye avant-garde rock? gothic sounding too.

[@costantinoandruzzi2219]

@@crawlingnostalgia1549 This song is not metal, but do check out their albums and you'll find some pretty heavy stuff... With lots of progressive and gothic influences, too.

[@lukeslayer]

I remember hearing it on the radio when nina brought it out. Ahh those were the days.

[@KshMcKenzie08]

@@charlesgoodroejr9540 billie holiday recored the first

[@eppicninjabunny]

Such an amazing band, they deserve to be more well known

[@katiemechenbier4172]

I am here because I have never heard of Oceans of slumber, and learned of them through the new Ayreon project. I was stoked that a Billie Holiday cover was the first thing I saw. HOLY SHIT YOU GUYS, it's been a while since a song has made me cry on first listen. This is absolutely chilling and I can't wait to hear everything.

[@123456789marvin]

Get use to cry to every song of this band.

[@Stallan666]

Powerful, haunting, atmospheric, so many good things could be said about this song but really it's all about the feeling it gives you.

[@n1vg]

I've been hunting for this version for two years but didn't know who'd recorded it. It was on the radio (BMIR) as I made my way into Black Rock City in 2018 and the surreal, otherworldly scene of dust blowing across empty desert with this haunting song playing is something that will stick with me forever.

[@theresataylor5965]

Wow, just wow. I have some serious goosebump action happening. What a powerful rendition of this song.

[@bgrod3205]

This cover is painful and gorgeous all at the same dam time🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thierrylangford5199]

Flawless and beautiful! Cammie’s voice is as powerful as the message and all of you put forth yet another masterpiece! To those idiots leaving a ‘thumbs down’ on this post, you need to have your heads examined. This song is one of my favorite ballads, and Oceans of Slumber certainly does it justice. I can’t wait to see what they put out next!

[@j.f.fisher5318]

Such a beautiful performance of a classic. Sad it is still so relevant.

[@jasondaniels8691]

I've heard this song before but never really listened to the words...she made me cry we need someone to release a cover of this song every year to remind everyone

[@mick_c_horror_and_pop_culture]

This is truly an amazing song performed by the Legend, Billie Holiday. Now performed, still amazing and poignant, today.

[@HypnoChode]

Fantastic rendition, make sure to look up the original and why it was written.

[@kaysmomma1391]

I live in the county right next to where it took place

[@janhromas7276]

The most amazing and beautiful song. I love this band. Excellent work :-).

[@FantasticDimensions]

Just dropping by to pay some respects to this amazing band and their superb singer!

[@sadistyk_1671]

I really, really hope people know what this song means and why they decided to perform it. It is historical, full of pain and generation outcry. Please learn to love us.

[@necroplastful]

Yes. This is from a true outcry, not like that whole BLM bullcrap. Camille does Billie Holiday immense justice here.

[@sadistyk_1671]

@@necroplastful we're not getting into BLM today.

[@hmpz36911]

There's no one color for good people (or bad people). Let's just strive to be the best us we can be and hope it's more infectious than covid, because in the end, it's all about a better world.

[@rubenauditore9356]

Seriously my top favorite band. With amazing lyrics beautiful vocals you can't go wrong

[@alexiscespedes2965]

OMG!! this is just amazing! i really love this band, Cami´s voice its just other level

[@auralfixxation6702]

A haunting 70's vibe but laced with modern elements. This band is one of the few anymore that truly intrigue me. Thank you for being.

[@JTMaster]

Song is actually from the late 30's. Was HIGHLY controversial back in the day. But it had a powerful message.

[@auralfixxation6702]

@@JTMaster thanks for the clarification.

[@chromedreamer]

Excellent rendition. Thanks

[@thomasjames6680]

That is a phenomenal cover of such a meaningful and powerful song. Goosebumps.

[@alexbarros3613]

Every new song I hear from this band leaves a vibration of feelings that cannot be explained is something profound and wonderful.

[@hilliard1991]

WOW what a voice absolutely heavenly

[@tatusko]

Only y'all are allowed to turn Billie Holiday into an instant gothic classic.

[@s0ren.m]

Did you miss the Siouxsie version?

[@namelessunuser]

First composed in 1937 by the poet himself, who was the high school teacher of James Baldwin

[@mickaeldion6910]

Cammie, what an amazing voice! Wonderful!

[@helmutbiehl2454]

This is an amazing & frightening version of this BH-classic. Cannot be done better.

[@auralfixxation6702]

After not hearing this for a while it dawned upon me, this has a Bond movie theme vibe to it.

[@clifton250]

Yeah! A truly magnificent cover and an all round excellent band! Thank you very much! Cheers!

[@calicogreyroot9238]

Makes my heart ache. Incredible version

[@LezbeOswald]

i've only ever seen one metal cover of this song and it was done by an all-white band. needless to say, this version blows that one out of the water. it feels like a natural progression from the original jazz. fucking mesmerizing.

[@JTMaster]

Never thought I would see my buddy Jessie wearing a hat like that. lol. Awesome cover guys! Looking forward to the new tracks to come.

[@yotambraunshtein9786]

Amazing band so happy they toured with insomnium in 2018 that's how I discovered them

[@TheValentineWolfe]

me too!

[@VivekYadav-tk2rq]

So mesmerizing...wish it was longer

[@addhoc256]

Southern trees bear a strange fruit Blood on the leaves and blood at the root Black bodies swingin' in the Southern breeze Strange fruit hangin' from the poplar trees Pastoral scene of the gallant South The bulgin' eyes and the twisted mouth Scent of magnolias sweet and fresh Then the sudden smell of burnin' flesh Here is a fruit for the crows to pluck For the rain to gather For the wind to suck For the sun to rot For the tree to drop Here is a strange and bitter crop Lewis Allen (About black people hung during times of slavery in U.S.)

[@kn1feprty729]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

[@bgrod3205]

This cover is so powerful..........it's forces the inslaved from that time to rise up like deadly zombie and devour the oppressers that are at reach. I see the artwork in this song..........beautiful!!!!!!!!😔😔😔😔

[@bobbyturkalino8470]

Grusomly beautiful. Wah.

[@sjb3287]

Awesome voice 🎸🎸🎸

[@gritsteel4559]

Absolutely great !

[@dooderscoot2900]

OMG YOU DO A STRANGE FRUIT COVER?!?!?! MIND BLOWN

[@sinnertrain7405]

There's a section of Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize winning novel "The Underground Railroad" concerning this subject. It's so terribly sad, HOW could anyone human being treat another like this??? Billie Holiday's version of this song is the ultimate, but I have so much respect for Oceans of Slumber to do this cover.

[@blizzard912ecm]

Wow, amazing! What a voice she has

[@fabdkruger]

In 2021, this song is the definition of bliss.

[@jennifernickelson5002]

Impressive really enjoyed 👌 and like the presentation metal can touch the core especially using music from other genres.

[@stephss]

That bass drum is something to behold.

[@ephemeraleiswer9763]

BEAUTIFUL SONG TO MY EARS.... WOW !!!

[@ioanabuzz]

the new album is gonna be gold!

[@pipegris]

...Pastoral scene of the gallant south Them big bulging eyes and the twisted mouth Scent of magnolia, clean and fresh Then the sudden smell of burning flesh... This song is always so painful, beautiful work guys.

[@travisburdick7210]

beautiful and haunting.

[@SKULLEDBUICK]

Ayyy, the homie Xan in a music video, and a Century Media-backed one at that. Ya love to see it.

[@gosek139]

Soul Metal

[@manuelignaciogaetecastillo8737]

Magnificent ✊🏽🖤

[@Boris_Zhirnov_Khabarovsk]

Удивительно и невероятно! Плюс просто потрясающе!!!

[@lowenbad]

Blown away!!!!! 😵

[@budulai6599]

She is Beautiful!

[@jlag.writer]

This song is so significant in these hard times. Racism is disgusting and unacceptable!

[@sinnertrain7405]

I just finished reading Colsen Whitehead's "Nickle Boys" today so this hits pretty hard, but not as hard as the Billie Holiday version. But thank God this song still lives in the modern world, it needs to be heard. I'm a fan of this band and I respect them for climbing this mountain of emotion and sorrow and doing something different with it.

[@LordPist65]

Amazing and powerful version.

[@Truffle85]

Damn. If you'd asked me five minutes ago, I would never have thought a metal cover of Strange Fruit would a) exist, b) be amazing. Billie Holiday would be proud. Also, where did your bassist get the hat? It's amazing.

[@clarencedudley1494]

I like the rendition of Strange Fruit!!

[@simonfothergill766]

Great version 🤟

[@rhiannonrecommends]

I'm a mess this is breathtaking

[@joethurman5555]

BEAUTIFUL 🎶🎼🎵🤘

[@ephemeraleiswer9763]

UNDOUBTEDLY SHE IS TALENTED FOR METAL !

[@michelechianese9765]

Awesome!

[@pbcoop62]

This really needs to be a hit.

[@nostrace]

This, is a band that listened and understood Katatonia.

[@benedictdonald4338]

I hear that….but This band has surpassed the one-time masters.

[@sideshowbobrobert]

few reinterpretations o' this haunting song have resonated with me (Tricky's rendition being the last...)

[@SalmiRahman]

2:09 The Fallen Hat

[@Sumarbrander]

Absolutely mindblowing

[@kaysmomma1391]

I got to say HOLY FUCKING SHIT that is a masterpiece ......I wish someone would make a cover of one of the greatest rocks songs of all time ....welcome to machine ....it has all the perfect ingredients for being a straight fucking chills up your spine neck breaker o think

[@kaysmomma1391]

Oh am I the only one who heard my dude on drums firing off those machine gun rounds with his feet holy fucking fuck props

[@davide.2619]

I wish this could’ve played during the Red Dead Redemption 2 credits

[@scrollkeeper6636]

Wow...great voice!

[@l.salisbury1253]

Oceans of Slumber NEED to do a cover of "gloomy Sunday" next! (Assuming they haven't covered already- I'm new to them...)

[@hardykohr2583]

What a great cover, unfortunately fitting in today just too good. Does anybody know if this will be on the upcoming album?

[@brianhardacker8425]

Such a great band

[@powerpuff4ever]

Gorgeous gorgeous voice

[@darksage_RMW]

Beautiful..

[@Resifreak90]

awesome

[@jamesschmidt5813]

Awesome. I'd like to hear Cammie and Skin do a duet.

[@BishopLake]

This is a haunting cover. Billie Holiday would be proud.

[@threalismaradona9899]

Well Cammie I would definitely put you in the same cat as Billie and Nina fantastic cover

[@michaellaurens7931]

beautiful

[@rollingmetal949]

Beautiful, creapy sad❤❤❤❤😱😱😱