Soldier, Poet, King, but it's in a minor key and 50% more Medieval

[@vydave]

It is certainly interesting to try making a song that already sounds medeival more medeival; changing the key was a great idea!

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Thank you, it was quite a challenge to figure out what to do with it!

[@Whimpy13]

@@Hildegardvonblingin You did great.

[@biank1816]

​@@Hildegardvonblingin Is incredible

[@cluckcluckchicken]

The original sounds more Renn Faire/Fantasy to me, compared to real medieval songs. It's still great though, I love fantasy elf vibes too!

[@vydave]

@@cluckcluckchicken Fair point, my mental image is Medieval fantasy 😂

[@douglascolquhoun8502]

Good gentles, I say to thee, "I lovest ALL Hildegard von Blingin's songs!' 'Huzzah! Huzzah! HUZZAH!!!"

[@seaborgium919]

HUZZAH

[@wildwitchwest]

Huzzah! God save the queen of Bardcore! 📯📯📯

[@user-vl8fb1gu6k]

Wordeth. Verily.

[@thecivilwarguy3674]

HUZZAH

[@zackwarshaw6893]

A point of order... The sentence would be much more boring in middle english... thee would have just been you/eow, and lovest would have just been love. -est was for conjugating after thou/thee (second person singular). -The Middle English Grammar Police

[@archduke2277]

I visited the Met Cloisters today, and they were playing your Dust in the Wind cover in the gift shop. I consider this a sign that you are officially a pop star. Deserved!

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Oh my gosh that’s so incredible to hear! Thank you for letting me know. :)

[@MorganBallardWheeler]

You know you've made it when you make it to the Met Cloisters! Love it!

[@karendinkel9040]

Only 800 years in the making! Overnight success!

[@LadyxBleu]

Where can I listen to that? I don't see it on this channel

[@archduke2277]

@@LadyxBleu It might be on Algal the Bard's channel! I think it was a collab

[@dogswithtorches]

Leaving aside the awesome vocals, this is actually a really appropriate cover for the song, considering it’s based off the Medieval Christological formula of Christ as Priest, Prophet, and King.

[@ttd0000]

Which one is the soldier?

[@ismaelsilveira2316]

@@ttd0000 Here's Christ as a soldier 6 "In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears. 7 The earth trembled and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains shook; they trembled because he was angry. 8 Smoke rose from his nostrils; consuming fire came from his mouth, burning coals blazed out of it. 9 He parted the heavens and came down; dark clouds were under his feet. 10 He mounted the cherubim and flew; he soared on the wings of the wind. 11 He made darkness his covering, his canopy around him- the dark rain clouds of the sky. 12 Out of the brightness of his presence clouds advanced, with hailstones and bolts of lightning. 13 The Lord thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded. 14 He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy, with great bolts of lightning he routed them." Psalm 18

[@kaylynkennedy7070]

@@ttd0000 the solider, poet, king also relates to the imagery of Christ coming back in Revelation 19:11-16. He comes riding on a white horse to judge and make war = solider. A sharp sword goes goes out of His mouth and His name is called the Word of God = poet who slays you with his tongue. On His head are many crowns and on His clothes and thigh is written King of Kings and Lord of Lords = King (whose clothes are also dipped in blood which represents His blood shed on Calvary, where His brow was laid in thorn).

[@ttd0000]

@@kaylynkennedy7070 @ismaelsilveira2316 Thank you for the prompt response, but I was asking whether Jesus as Priest or Prophet counted as a soldier. I'm aware of Jesus's own credentials if not the specific verses.

[@ismaelsilveira2316]

@@ttd0000 Oh i see, in that case it would be King. A good king in the Bible is the one who fights for his people.

[@skenzyme81]

"He will slay you with his tongue." Sure, it's death, but only a little one. More than one if he's a good poet.

[@JasminemPolyanthum]

... Are you saying this with full awareness of the meaning of "petit mort" from french? Just wondering how many levels of meaning you intended.

[@socpancake]

thank you, this is now the canon interpretation

[@socpancake]

@@JasminemPolyanthum my guess is that's very much what they were going for 😎

[@JasminemPolyanthum]

@@socpancake the double entendre spans across languages and accidental ones happen all the time so I had to make sure... ...make sure the non-francophiles knew there was one to look up, lol.

[@cuchelo1]

@@socpancake The "good poet" reference is most assuredly a nod to a cunning linguist.

[@Silver49917]

I know it's not intentional but when I have my glasses off and look at your icon on my phone my first thought is 'Man, Club Penguin. What a throwback.'

[@gremlinchet]

OMG what a throwback. I miss Club Penguin so much, and now I am going to think of it whenever I see her pfp!

[@leslieturcotte1008]

😂🤣😂

[@corancoranthemagicalman]

I took off my own glasses to see if this was true, and it is. It's a Club Penguin.

[@LoBelly]

yup

[@harg5544]

you're right, my god.

[@DrewconicSorceress]

Prithee, I daresay we may be on the verge of escaping peasantry with this one

[@Oakleaf012]

Oh I love the minor key change and the slightly different rhythmic pattern, it really gives such a new mood and aesthetic to the song

[@brycewilson2065]

Hildegard and The Oh Hellos together is such a particular nerd itch. I never would have pictured it, but now i need y'all to collaborate.

[@AutumnFire1414]

How lovely to hear your brother's voice. Sounds like the genetics in your family run to fabulous singers!

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Thank you! Our dad sings too. :)

[@AutumnFire1414]

@@HildegardvonblinginHow wonderful!

[@igorcavalcanti9375]

I love our queen. It's amazing how you manage to make masterpiece after masterpiece. Just incredible.

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Thank you, love the profile pic! :))

[@robbygeosandi]

This rendition made me realize that there's a fourth character, The Lord. He's always been there the whole time.

[@Asurnasurpal]

I should mention, for those unaware: This is a song about the coming of Christ, who serves all three roles of Soldier, Poet, and King. The verse about a king whose crown is made of thorns refers to the crown of thorns he wore during the passion, and being "smeared in oil, like David's boy" refers to his anointment as Messiah by Mary of Bethany.

[@xeagaort]

No it is not

[@sophie2946]

Yes! It’s such a lovely song with a lovely meaning x

[@tiefseblief]

Difficult not to know this given that every single time it appears on the internet there's a Christian in the comments evangelising.

[@Zaarin1]

@@xeagaort Yes, it is. Go listen to the rest of Dear Wormwood if you think it's not.

[@gblikestosew]

​@@xeagaort it is, they're a Christian band believe it or not! You obviously don't have to be religious to enjoy the song though. (Even if the internet police try to tell you otherwise, lol)

[@ineedabetterusername7424]

As a medieval canticle nerd, and someone with an unhealthy penchant for genre-crossovers and bardcore, this has officially made my day. pax vobiscum

[@orcus9938]

et cum spiritu tuo

[@bjornegan6421]

Did you know this song is exclusively about the only true God, about Jesus Christ?

[@gw1357]

Reminder of how short the trip is from American folk music to medieval english melody!

[@lovelandfrog5692]

Please tell your brother that he has a beautiful voice!

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

I shall, thank you!

[@147knight]

I've had a bad day of unproductivity in my Thesis work, which was getting me down...then I got the notification of a new Hildegard von Blingin cover. Automatically cheered up ❤❤😊

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Best of luck to you! 🍀

[@147knight]

@@Hildegardvonblingin Thank you 😊

[@merri-toddwebster2473]

Now that I've listened to the original, I'm reminded of that tune that, in a minor key, is a Christmas carol to the Virgin (Blessed be that maid Marie) and, in major, is frequently used for Maypole dancing *g*

[@BrickTamlandOfficial]

whats the original?

[@Jenny-fk3ke]

⁠@@BrickTamlandOfficialit’s called Soldier, Poet, King by The Oh Hellos

[@peter.j.07]

Greensleeves and What Child is This, respectively, right?

[@QuantumWaltz]

@@peter.j.07 No, _Blessed Be That Maid Marie_ is the title of the carol.

[@merri-toddwebster2473]

@@peter.j.07those are different sets of words, but both versions of the tune are in minor key

[@TheMadPoetHimself]

Heh, I've been weirdly obsessed with covers of this song recently, wasn't sure which one was my favorite... AND THEN HILDEGARD DIDST APPEAR WITH YONDER GEM.

[@Blisken81]

I'm really looking forward to your concert lady Hildegard at my local tavern on June 6, 1225.

[@talosheeg]

Huzzah! Our lady hath blessed our ears with yet another beauteous tune! I thank thee mine lady Hildegard!

[@thehaveninthehand]

Did you just m'lady her?

[@morganbendorf2948]

THIS SLAPPETH EXCEEDINGLY

[@thekaboominator1]

It's rare I hear song covers that don't just key shift, but switch between major and minor. I'm impressed at how well it works: this sounds very natural, and also the singing is fantastic as usual.

[@wraithwrecker_]

The harmonies are so crazy in this. Your brother's vocals are incredible and of course, yours are simply resplendent as usual.

[@eristaviserbia]

After having listened to the original and your rendition, I cannot but help to admire how you've taken a cheerful melody and imbued it with an epicness that touches upon a deeply ingrained desire that each and every one of us aspires to in our daily lives, namely, to manifest a moral code which shows restraint and compassion, as opposed to the nihilistic cynicism of this modern age.

[@stanamilanovich3956]

I love the title, and it's really interesting in minor key. Gorgeous as always.

[@NobbsAndVagene]

Hildegard and Friar Funk smashes it out of the park once again. You two should team up as often as possible 😄

[@tux_duh]

You and Friar Funk really killed this! Blessed day, m'lady

[@theatrejams7156]

I like the difference between this and the original! The Oh Hellos made Soldier, Poet, King sound so jolly-- as if they were all about to embark on a big journey as a trio. This one feels like a story that takes place entirely and only inside the Kingdom? Something something, they are doomed by the narrative type of story

[@lettuceman9439]

To be fair, the song is a direct reference to the End of the World (Second Coming of Jesus in the book of revelations) and Jesus finally destroying Babylon and Satan

[@theatrejams7156]

@@lettuceman9439 Woah, now that's interesting!! I didn't realize there was religious references in it-- is soldier, poet, king a reference to the holy trinity?

[@flibbernodgets7018]

If the original was being sung by an invading army, this is what the same song would sound like sung inside the besieged city's walls.

[@eltk_]

Your voice is like a crystal bell. So pretty!

[@thehaveninthehand]

This is amazing :3 I love the Friar Funk cameo too

[@meliahl4183]

The best version of all. I think this is exactly how it should sound.

[@zach5620]

LETS GO WERE SO BACK

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Two in one month, my friends! :P

[@seanfager8063]

The crossover event I didn't know I needed in my life! (The original album is great, with a solid narrative and thematic flow, for those who haven't heard it. "Bitter Water", "Dear Wormwood", and "Thus Always to Tyrants" are especially well crafted and accessible, but there's a lot of subtlety and ... dawning intersectionalisms, I guess, between all the individual tracks.)

[@wb2463]

Oh wow, I love The Oh Hellos, never expected to see you cover them! I'd say the 50% estimate is accurate on how much more medieval your version sounds; that minor key really helps distinguish it from the original too.

[@snapdrag.n]

omg i just found out you're on spotify!! happy day! i remember when you first started posting and wished i could listen on spotify. my study sessions just got 100% better. also this cover eats :) amazing work as always

[@jacobbreakerofsky8974]

'Tis ever a joyous occasion when mine ears are graced with the voice of Hildegard von Blingin'

[@ks4148]

The lyrics, the lore, the lute! What a masterpiece.

[@BigBadWolframio]

Instant favourite! Your voices mesh beautifully! The instrumentation is great and the minor key gives it a mesmerising quality to it all ❤❤❤

[@yesterdaytech9569]

This is the best version of this song.

[@PercivalC]

I hadn't heard the original, so I quickly went to give it a listen now before listening to this. I must say - this is not only better, but I think perhaps the best rendition of anything you've done thus far! And that's saying something, given how many absolute bangers you've put out! Bravo!! Edit: You honour me with your liking of my comment, fair lady!

[@RealAugustusAutumn]

Whoever does your thumbnails/artwork is also a mighty hero!

[@happy911]

Always a joy when I see your next song drop. You have such great talent. Thank you for sharing

[@dearsummit]

One of my favorite songs, from one of my favorite bands, now reimagined by another favorite musician??? YES PLEASE.

[@samuelbaerg5820]

Beautiful cover. I always get a chuckle when I remember that both this and Battle Hymn of the Republic are about the same thing.

[@luciamcmaster6338]

This might be an unusual thing to say but I can't help always thinking it when you post. There's such sunlight and goodness in your voices, just from the sound of them you seem like wonderful people. It must take a very clean soul to manifest this level of artistic freedom and creativity. Thank you for your amazing creations!

[@MarianneStudios]

Minor key certainly gives the “he will tear your city down” so much more power (ie colonialism, exploitation, imperialism)! Lovely to hear Friar again!

[@blindpony6855]

I ADORE Friar Funk's honey-warm voice!

[@robertmcdonald1419]

Just when you think you have seen everything, youtube surprises me again, and in a superb way! As a past RenFair participant this hits me in a soft spot. Kudos to you for making these. Why O'Lord did not the youtube algorithms not tell me sooner! Love your work! Now I must listen to every one!

[@koboldlord]

Well this is one I've been waiting for. Thank you. God bless you.

[@wayner396]

I always love when you are joined by friar funk. You both have lovely voices.

[@hannahwatson265]

You did it again! Beautiful! You can't beat a beautiful song in a minor key! ❤

[@cosmochoom]

I got through like months' of paperwork after listening to every song you've sung for your channel. When I finished it all, I landed here. Cheers! lol

[@juffrouwjo]

I'd love a version of 'It's the end of the world as we know it.

[@ryancarter6876]

Great, I would say approximately 100 more medieval, maybe more!

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

You’re too kind, thank you. 😂 🙏

[@ElvenAngel]

This was already my bard's sort of anthem and I'm absolutely using this at the next session!

[@miroslawmoczyrog]

50% more Medieval!

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

I know, a bold claim. 😂

[@TheCastelloCodger]

I don't know how you take a song that was absolutely perfect as is and make it even better. But here we are.

[@TheMelbournelad]

Nice. I just binged you other day when want to listen to Joelin again. Nice surprise to get a new one next day

[@legendaskap]

The key change, the vocals, sounds AWESOME! Congrats! 🎉

[@asexualtrickster]

I need a 10 hour version of this 🖤✨

[@KenadianKenough]

I didn’t realise it was your brother until rereading, and omg it makes so much sense. I was just thinking how the timbre is so clear and beautiful like yours, and now it makes sense why!

[@pigpjs]

Everything you put out is incredible! This is no exception. I cover Hildegard von Bingen when I teach Catechism. You were the one that let me know about this awesome saint. I am forever grateful.

[@GertjanZwiggelaar-mo4tz]

Oh, such lovely voices! Hildegard and the Friar would have been a great addition to Charlemagne's court. This piece is truly memorable. BRAVO!

[@samhwilson]

“Belgium (Place Created)” Very good, as always

[@Aurriel]

The key change works really well for this song! Great work!

[@dragonoftaters]

New vibe version of one of my favorite songs? Yes please! Beautiful as ever. This rendition definitely has me focusing more on the lyrics than the music. Most other covers for this song have the opposite effect. I appreciate that while the music is beautiful, it’s not drawing attention away from the vocalist and the lyrics.

[@Kequinnn]

Always dropping absolute bangers 🔥🔥🔥

[@Talematros]

One of your best work yet imo!

[@NachaBeez]

Your brother’s voice… 🔥🥵🔥

[@sonicgamer178]

This is an amazing remix. Love the key change and vocals

[@walkerloko]

I live for this. I love your art so much!

[@Brotesque]

Oh my god this is so much better!! Implements all the classic/medieval themes I loved about the original and took out all the pop stuffs that made it so mid!! Thank you for making this!

[@boyinblue.]

I've been waiting for people to do this with The oh hellos music, they are one of my favorite bands.

[@cephi]

it seems our soldier / poet / king is experiencing the dark ages tumultuously

[@brittanykaufmann4844]

Excellent work my lady! You hath published just in time for Palm Sunday! If I dare make a suggestion, please also do Victimae Paschali Laudes. Blessings on your Holy Week! 🙏

[@AkatsukiNukeNin]

This made me realize that as much as I love all medieval songs - the once in minor chord are truly the best

[@amberdefere5521]

This is freaking amazing!!😍 Perfect vibes for my "reading historical fantasy" playlist❤️

[@chaz2187]

It’s so good, I really like the lyrics. I can’t help but feel it needed another section to the lyrics. Felt short.

[@octochan]

I was unaware of this song before, so thanks for introducing it to me!

[@robertkiss8282]

I love the Oh Hellos and this is a great version of that song. Nice work!

[@0kieD0kiee]

This gave me chills! This is already one of my absolute favorite songs, and this version just sounds even more mysterious and beautiful ❤

[@playtoyx]

Even more medieval?! :D well done

[@arthurluna6189]

Maybe I will make a bardcore playlist to listen while play medieval games. I love your work.

[@ThyLocalBard]

No but I screamed when I saw the title. I adore this song, and this cover is one of the best I have ever found of it :)

[@annamadnoseeeee]

This brought me shivers. What an absolutely fantastic rendition of the song.

[@vibechecker3168]

It really sounds like the Legend of King Arthur. This Soldier this Poet, this... King

[@Nazrigar]

HUZZAH! And Oh BOY this is the PERFECT song to be covered by ya Hildegard :D

[@OctagonalGolbat]

Chills all over my scalp. Thanks.

[@aaragonealisone6275]

Absolutely gorgeous. I can imagine a group of bards performing this at a festival in Neverwinter. Keep up the absolutely wonderful work!

[@bluestarthestar]

As someone who loves The Oh Hellos and who studied Hildegard von Bingen in college, man this is not a crossover I was expecting. Anyway, awesome cover, I love it!!!!

[@francesjarvis884]

Still slaying it, I see!

[@levilukeskytrekker]

Gorgeously performed! And a very fitting piece for Hildegard von Blingin'.

[@ChibiSeth]

I love your brothers voice so much as well!!

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

I’ll pass that on, thank you!

[@kraliecantsleep3560]

Ive beem waiting for this one!!! Its so awesome

[@PurpleNoir]

A most compelling melody!! Nary a single bard could ever compare

[@cookiecracker2]

OH HECK YEAH! I never knew I wanted a bardcore version of this song, but here it is, and all I can say is YES YES!

[@panpiper6719]

I think I like the minor key better than the original. Magnificent work!

[@necroseus]

Do you take requests, or do you just make what you're feeling? Really good stuff! I'm so happy to have found a good bardcore channel

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Thank you! I take into consideration what people suggest, but generally I go with whatever feels right.

[@AstronomicalJelly]

@@Hildegardvonblinginin that case can you perhaps take into consideration crane wives songs? i feel like their style would be fun to adapt into more medival-ish music, especially their "the fool in her wedding gown" album :3