The Battle of Evermore - Shaking the Tree Choir

The Battle of Evermore was written by Page/Plant of Led Zeppelin.
Performed by Melbourne choir Shaking the Tree on location at the Northcote Uniting Church and the Darebin Parklands.
Shaking the Tree Choir directed by Bronwyn Calcutt.
Video devised and directed by Bronwyn Calcutt with assistance from Rebecca Palmer, Karen Mecoles and Julie Moore.
Filmed by Leo Dale wefostudios.com
With assistance from Marek Silver and Joe Eidelson
Audio recorded by Myles Mumford Rolling Stock Studio Melbourne.
Choral Arrangement by Bronwyn Calcutt.
Choreography assistance by Marlena Raymond and Nellie Montague.
Musicians: Jonathan Liddelow and Simon Leverton
Edited by Bronwyn Calcutt, Leo Dale and Rebecca Palmer.
To find out more about Shaking the Tree Choir, see www.shakingthetreechoir.com and follow us on Facebook shakingthetreechoir

[@howiewood]

I've been playing this song since I learned it, shortly after it was released. I had read the trilogy of the Master Tolkien, after I was turned toward it by a special friend. I've been playing it for 30 years, at least, and I shall never stop playing it, as long as I live. Long Live the MIGHTY ZEPP. ,and thank the Cozmos for Page, Plant, and the classical training of JOHN PAUL JONES. Bonham was the driving heartbeat, and all others, stand back,, and watch it happen . They have done So many things that no single person, much less a band could have ever done solo. I feel these are blessings for future audiences. They just don't know it yet. Stand in Awe,Listen with appreciation, learn from the composition, And the message thru so many beautiful voices. We ,together, are more powerful than anything the darkness could array against the greater good, as I live and breathe. HSNIII. PEACE

[@bcb2555]

A testiment to eternal music

[@stewartmcmanus3991]

In memory of the beautiful Sandy Denny.

[@michaelhaynes6244]

Phenomenal version. I'm very picky about Led Zeppelin covers. This is the best cover of this song I've ever heard. Thank you ❤️

[@juliemanarin4127]

I like the one done by Heart!

[@mitseraffej5812]

Many in the choir would have been teenagers when L.Z. released the original.

[@gregorydamario7977]

@@juliemanarin4127 Absolutely Julie. This is very good, well worth listening, but Nancy and Ann did it best.

[@jeannietollison2172]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Bring it back 💚

[@billdCT97]

Your performance adds another dimension to this powerful song!! Thank you

[@ScottPlace]

This wins the coolest choir of all time! Totally enjoyed this and can’t imagine all the work that went into the music and the video production! This would have been great to be a part of. Thanks for sharing !

[@jeffreybohrer7881]

I enjoyed this, too.

[@AlphawolfVids]

This is like watching Midsommar The Musical

[@hobbybaschtler7896]

haha exactly

[@gilbertoalejandro480]

think the same

[@lavo-ld4wm]

Totally !

[@dogbarbill]

Led Zeppelin lives on.

[@virginiafernandez8467]

A person who does not know Led Zeppelin would never guess that this comes from a rock and roll band. And that's why LZ is amazing. It's like drawing a line crossing all the music.

[@jeremyhoward4437]

A lot of Zeppelin has a folk like quality so hearing it performed by a choir isn't such a stretch

[@alexkx8599]

@@jeremyhoward4437 Well...it IS folk as far as I'm concerned. Most people would call them a heavy metal group...and there is no question they did that genre...and with their connections to the blues...but you want to know how I properly identify Zeppelin in my mind? As a heavy psychedelic folk group. I think when you, I, we, and people look at (er, listen) to their songs you will see (again listen and find) that this more accurately sums up their catalogue than any other way, form, or fashion! Far out, huh?! I have SOOO much to say about this, that, and or it too! RAWK! 😁

[@juliemanarin4127]

Truth

[@user-wt2bi3nz7p]

My son Gavin took up the mandolin after I gave him LZ 3 to listen to. HE HAS Become a really nice player. Gives me such pleasure to play(fiddle) as he throws in some nice Licks. Thank you John Paul Jones.

[@bilalattique]

Zeppelin all the way!!!❤❤❤❤

[@MoonLight-id9kk]

I must commend you all for the amount of work and effort it took to put this all together. 👏👏

[@patking3435]

I often think this song is what sets Led Zeppelin apart from other bands. Although they have many masterpieces this one is a masterpiece onto itself and stands along as a shining example of the band’s brilliance. “ The Battle Of Evermore" The Queen of Light took her bow And then she turned to go The Prince of Peace embraced the gloom And walked the night alone Oh, dance in the dark of night Sing to the morning light The dark Lord rides in force tonight And time will tell us all Oh, throw down your plow and hoe Rest not to lock your homes Side by side we wait the might Of the darkest of them all I hear the horses' thunder down in the valley below I'm waiting for the angels of Avalon, waiting for the eastern glow The apples of the valley hold the seeds of happiness The ground is rich from tender care Repay, do not forget, no, no Dance in the dark of night Sing to the morning light The apples turn to brown and black The tyrant's face is red Oh war is the common cry Pick up your swords and fly The sky is filled with good and bad That mortals never know Oh, well, the night is long, the beads of time pass slow Tired eyes on the sunrise, waiting for the eastern glow The pain of war cannot exceed the woe of aftermath The drums will shake the castle wall The Ringwraiths ride in black, ride on Sing as you raise your bow (Ride on) Shoot straighter than before No comfort has the fire at night That lights the face so cold Oh dance in the dark of night Sing to the morning light The magic runes are writ in gold to bring the balance back Bring it back At last the sun is shining The clouds of blue roll by With flames from the dragon of darkness The sunlight blinds his eyes Bring it back, bring it back, bring it back, bring it back Bring it back, bring it back, bring it back, bring it back Oh now oh now oh now oh, oh now oh now oh now Bring it back, bring it back, bring it back, bring it back Oh now oh now oh now oh, oh now oh now oh now Bring it bring it bring it bring it Bring it bring it bring it bring it Bring it bring it bring it bring it

[@joeallen9685]

Zeppelin has many songs of hope and love Listen to In My Time of Dying It is beautiful.

[@bryanjoachim5655]

The Rain Song

[@barryweinrich7289]

Every time I hear this rendition , it takes me days to get it out of my head.

[@barryweinrich7289]

I gotta say I'm floored . ... An Outstanding performance. Just wow !

[@barryweinrich7289]

Ever since I heard the rendition I can't get it out of my head. Awesome performance by all. Bravo !

[@ionfiter]

WAOW! I did not expect to get chills, but the images of you all in the water, crushing the apples, dancing with the penants.... tingles. Thank you!

[@trypeacenotwar]

This is beautiful! Thank you all so very much!

[@turnsufficient4971]

This was absolutely fantastic ! Im a huge Led Zeppelin fan and edit their Wiki pages - this blew me away. Look for the live version of this by Led Zeppelin from Maryland - May 28th, 1977 - John Bonham sang the town crier part together with John Paul Jones - it's a fantastic version.

[@marklowe8087]

The zeppelin opened a door of fascination into Tolkien's middle earth,a parallel time and place before,now and to come.Magic.

[@barakjoe]

Just beautiful.

[@jwms1025]

What a masterpiece. Thank you for this interpretation.

[@Noodlehorn]

This is spiritual. Thank you.

[@joeallen9685]

The song is spiritual and about hope and love . Just as many of Led Zeppelin's songs are You should listen to I'm My Time of Dying and read the Lyrics simultainiously

[@user-lx7st6lb2h]

Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@danielpaulson8838]

I see lots of beautiful people.

[@StephenS-2024]

Love you guys.

[@scottnoricsson2023]

there's no denying that this song possesses magical quality, 'cause it was made with magick, a Keltic one

[@masterbatey1998]

Great

[@claytonfleming5650]

I could only get through forty seven seconds. Quawk!

[@ericvause3437]

All great rock songs, should be able to do in this type of genre.

[@genialjimmypage348]

Brillant !!!! Greetings from Argentina !

[@davidjaslow6458]

Excellent!

[@heinzjoachimfischer1413]

Not here for the first time. Compliments from Munich. Great song 😊

[@briangriffin928]

Morning everyone I've got a great idea for our next song, you gonna have to trust me on this one! Glad they did.

[@deamoncastle5584]

Daaaaaamn. That was gooood. Beyond excellent effort and interpretation. Yeah...that works...overtime.

[@mattanthony3963]

How about that for a tribute to the greatest band ever. Great videography as well.

[@laszlopal3383]

Gyönyönyörű - prekrásne - beautiful !!!

[@leepryor123]

Really enjoyed this, so much fun. Very well done to you all.

[@stevelangridge1755]

Excellent, if a bit Wicker Man!

[@dlittlester]

Years ago, I saw an interview with Robert Plant where he was asked what genre he would put Zeppelin's music, and he said folk.

[@anthonypepe5843]

Delightful thankyou

[@AntonyFleck]

Really fantastic!! I'm getting 'Whicker Man ' vibes Quite Pagan! Love it!!. ..

[@RichardBrake-fo4iw]

So, I am not the only one

[@danielboyer3272]

MERVEILLEUX !

[@christinehawkins2792]

Fabulous.

[@virgilrobertsjr7870]

That was beautifully done! ☆☆☆☆☆ 💯

[@birddog8140]

blew me off my chair, VERY WELL DONE,,,

[@tonyjones4861]

Bravo.

[@Silk1970]

Wow! I love this. Respectful of the original, yet willing to divert in places. Beautifully sang. An elegantly crafted video which is both stylish and humourous. A group of ordinary people putting together a wonderful piece of music and visuals. Congratulations all.

[@poomarick3318]

Totally different take on covering this LZ classic.....and it really works !!! Rock on !

[@ioriyagami3046]

Fantasticly espectacular

[@jwm2568]

Brilliant!

[@colleenguyer5338]

Wow that was amazing

[@karenhancock542]

What a great version of this fabulous song! Absolutely nothing is lost from the original. I love it! Great job!

[@saltyabcdef3202]

Nice interpretation of a classic.

[@jonathansmith3742]

Superb! Wow! Yeah Baby!

[@amaury1796]

great...

[@jwms1025]

Thank you

[@DjCjFoto]

Wow, lovely!

[@zsu23.45]

Merveilleux !!!!!

[@juanmazeppelin]

Que lindo trabajo! Saludos desde Mendoza, Argentina

[@jasonbryce5083]

Chills...

[@user-fm7cb4wb5e]

Excellnt🎉This song is my favorite song of Led Zeppelin.

[@scottzappa9314]

This is unbelievable. This and Stairway by Heart are it.

[@wincollege]

JUST BEAUTIFUL!🤩

[@jwms1025]

Perfect. Overwhelming. Thank you so much.

[@dsanford12]

Wow I really like that a lot thank you so much that was beautiful 👍

[@1504Shawn]

That was epic, oh my God AMAZING

[@kavmaz]

great job! awesome!!!

[@laserbeam002]

VERY GOOD. Thank you for posting.

[@micks9580]

More please.

[@raymondjean1195]

What a brillant idea !!! Respect. Let' do that all over the world ! 🤍

[@akarijiang9191]

I just search the song, and come across this amazing work

[@MississippiWildlife]

Enjoyed this , much respect ))

[@gregtatosian2021]

Wonderful!

[@ilonavos9844]

Brilliant. Loved it.

[@peterbrown8880]

A Sensational Version of a complete Classic!

[@briansobey4621]

Led Zeppelin should do this song!!

[@n68bedard]

wow i am out of words. but got to say i was surprise how good it is

[@bearmanmr]

Amazing version of a Zeppelin classic

[@sdgardner1954]

Very Nice!

[@michaellauletti6552]

excellent.i love it.the power of led zeppelin

[@michaelcutcher8592]

I think I got it, it takes 40 people to cover Robert Plant and the late Sandy Denny. Seriously though, nice job and take on this classic.

[@nationnofire]

I sit next to the fire on the English summer night watching the stars listening to this

[@Hardcoreforliife]

This is so dope

[@jackskillet]

this so great...

[@jayd.rosenblum3975]

Sunday night in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA...just discovered this. It's fantastic. Even if software helped a bit, the choir's ability to end each phrase in tandem is seriously impressive and powerful, and very evocative. What a great rendition. Music unites us.

[@amaury1796]

Me too. very impressive.

[@nationnofire]

Yea 😀

[@stardayz88]

This is amazing I wish I could sing with you

[@erock1779]

I was intrigued by that egg looking wood structure. Located at the Darebin Parklands, which is located in Melbourne Australia. Not sure I will visit that in my lifetime, but still cool.

[@edtobey]

Simply beautiful! Thank you!!

[@Gothickchina]

Big LZ fan here and I LOVED IT!. THANK YOU, PEOPLE!! 💖

[@JaxTellerRC]

Epic! This was so great. Amazing the genius of led zeppelin

[@laurallewien2165]

Wow! Just wow! 👏 bravo!

[@Exit-Time1111]

Great music is universal ❤ My favorite LZ😊

[@libbykaynorris]

beautiful and made me cry

[@Agustin5242]

Cool! Greetings from argentina!

[@juarezdioclecio4121]

Lindo demais. Parabéns ao grupo.

[@brokinarrow1]

that was amazing,Bless-ed are the Keepers of the Sacred Flame!

[@sipo70]

Wow! Awesome!

[@awsfernandez63]

Simply awesome!

[@diegomer]

OUTSTANDING!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@bumperu]

Rock and Roll!!!!!!