The Gathering - Waking Hour (TG25: Live at Doornroosje - unofficial video)

[@xenxoTG]

The eyes are made to see They see the paths of our lives The heart is there to feel It feels the energy of our time I can see it I can feel it This is my waking hour This is my place I can hear it I feel the power in my heart And is my moment It is right there And it's staring me in the face Disguise and make-believe I see the end of all demise The only way to heal Is in the honesty of your eyes I can see it I can feel it This is my waking hour This is my place I can hear it I feel the power in my heart And is my moment It is right there And it's staring me in the face The fight is done And who are we to judge What will become All the iron armour Is laid down away Followed by the heroes Who belong on rested earth, we pray We feel the rescue coming near Within the woken soul to hear we sense the calm all wrapped in fear And all the while we heed The senses way too vast to see We beg of you to not let go Our names will provide us with a soul Falling down Start again Life can bring you down The monumental truth Of ellegance in you Falling for A part of who you are Makes you shine inside

[@alfbn3299]

That is just perfection, Anneke is just perfect...

[@ThEmB0nEz]

This should have billions of views. A masterpiece of a song and performance.

[@dodgenathan]

This song brings me to tears so many times. So beautiful

[@ronaldboreland4479]

Absolutely Beautiful. ☺ The best female singer "EVER"

[@ronklue9052]

The very best singer period

[@ronklue9052]

I'm going to argue with that & say the best singer ever.

[@larryreilly3103]

I flew from the U.S. three times, 2007 ,2009 and2011 and three times to Mexico to see the Gathering yet somehow I missed hearing about this concert. It makes me so sad to have missed it. But every time I saw them they were beyond incredible. I met the band members several times and they couldn't have been nicer. Words really can't describe the beauty and wonderfulness of this band. One of the most underrated bands of all time.

[@mazmoslash4049]

After all those years, this song is a masterpiece and Anneke still is a masterpiece.

[@mjoezic3198]

❤

[@robertmoffett3486]

Great performances are forever. This is one!

[@novaestrella2571]

@@robertmoffett3486 Totally agree🤘👍

[@daro1nsan3s]

Next level performance.....everything here just fits perfectly...the composition, the chorus from the bassist...the guitar effects, every little detail....and off course the amazing lead voice, just cant stop listening

[@simonrichmond4935]

From start to finish this is a wonderful song. It is so smooth and easy on the ear. Everything was perfect about it.

[@peterdefrankrijker]

One of my greatest regrets is never seeing this band live.

[@thequietfurnace7648]

Peter de Frankrijker - That is so sad! Make sure you get to see new project Habitants, I'm excited for that!

[@peterdefrankrijker]

The Quiet Furnace Thanks for the tip. I'm having trouble finding the project on the web, have you got a link to a webpage?

[@annarexik]

www.indiegogo.com/projects/habitants-rock#/ www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/threads/habitants-new-band-from-the-gatherings-rene-rutten.1115020/ They have a facebook page also.

[@peterdefrankrijker]

annarexik thanks! I enjoyed that, the single is really nice. I have bought the album on the crowdfunding page, looking forward to when it's done.

[@annarexik]

You're welcome Peter ;)

[@paulgilbey8803]

The best vocal solo ever! Anneke is a Goddess!

[@larryreilly3103]

I flew from Philadelphia pa to Amsterdam in January 2007 and saw the greatest concert in my life. I was 50 when I saw them, so I had seen all the great bands, but the Gathering were so special and incredible it was the greatest concert in my life. I flew to Mexico in March of 2007 and they put on a show that was beyond incredible. And I came across them by accident. I got to know the band members and they were the nicest most genuine people you would ever want to meet. I flew over in 2011 for the last time and what a beautiful experience. Very sorry I didn't hear about the 25th anniversary concert. Makes me sad to this day that I missed that one. But the Gathering are one in a million and I am glad I got to see them 5 times.

[@captmcneil]

I discovered this band way too late, long after Disclosure. As soon as I heard they would be giving an anniversary gig with all the original band members, I immediately looked for tickets - sold out. Then they scheduled a second show on the same day! I drove 1600km just to see them. The only time I saw them, with Anneke. Worth it, so worth it. Such a special afternoon. I love you guys.

[@thequietfurnace7648]

I get you. I named my daughter Anneke!

[@casperhunter6894]

I have seen them loads of times with Anneke, I lived in the Netherlands when they released Mandylion. But, I never saw them in the beginning with Bart, I also did not know about these gigs, so the only way I get to see him perform now is via these video's. I actually do not own the 2nd album, as I did not like it at all.

[@impugnu7852]

As i understood that wasn't the farthest distance by a long stretch ;) I've heard of people were flying in from the US, Mexico, Peru and South East Asia, then to take a 2 hour train ride to a city in the province, just to see them. Luckely Doornroosje is next to the station. I met a guy in Amsterdam last year who attended the TG25 too. The best concert he ever attended.

[@Heriboux2]

I've had the chance to see them at the anniversary gig! With my french friend and a lot of great people from around the world ❤

[@novaestrella2571]

I becamne addicted to this song. And some other songs from this gig.

[@peterdefrankrijker]

The part from 3:00 to 3:50 always gives me goosebumps.

[@NoWhiteBalls]

Out of this world! Beautiful!

[@RusselF013]

and made me tear up too.

[@radikalibre]

Everybody was quiet, mesmerized... everybody resonating with Anneke's voice and the Gath guys just enjoying it, supporting the musical trip as heroes... what a moment!!

[@geoffm6]

She sings right to my soul ❤️❤️❤️

[@thecaptainmarko]

This song must be so empowering to young people the world over that are struggling to make life's choices and coming to terms with who they are. Technician's, welders, housewives, masters of industry, gay, mathematician, Seaman carpenter..... etc etc. " This is my waking hour this is my place and it's staring me in the face. " To me that was a life defining line in a song of a band I hardly knew at the time.

[@bop83079]

Oh my..just discovered this voice..amazing

[@sandravedder]

This is your place, gosh, how I miss you in The Gathering.... 💜💜💜

[@mjoezic3198]

Er is zoveel muziek, er is zoveel om naar te luisteren maar ik blijf TG grijs draaien. ❤️

[@proglover5101]

she unleashed all her power here , best version ever .........this song is so much better live.............. the studio version feels like she was holding back

[@xenxoTG]

Her vocals here are awesome!! Also the guitar arrangements here and in the "A Noise Severe" performance are incredibly powerfull!!

[@radikalibre]

This moment of matureness it's remarkable. The guys supporting the music vessel for Anneke's outstanding voice line. With total authority.

[@desportivo1972]

Wow! that bridge....

[@alejandroazas5236]

Beautiful

[@morganrafter72]

Amazing what a beautiful voice.

[@henktittel3588]

WOW, Anneke is sensational as always, also Marjolein is a very inventive bass player, to me this is the best the Gathering line up.

[@proglover5101]

its amazing how she feels the music

[@SanMB]

So beautiful, so ethereal and magical. Marvellous singing in that range crescendo in the middle section of the song. The passaggio between "petto" and "head voice" is perfect. Such a wonderful voice, and such underrated outside the "metal" scene. Thanks Anneke for giving away that amazing voice of yours.

[@SergejKarssen]

Flawless. Pure. Mesmerizing.

[@sansintierra]

2:59 starts a mind-blowing voice solo. Just saying \m/

[@ignaciocorrales5002]

The whole song is extremely beautiful.... But that part is Out of this World!

[@minnetjalsma4345]

I regret i was not there.... so wonderful this is. There's nothing what can beat this.

[@cirith100]

She seems to be always in the zone I guess is the best way to describe it , I wouldn't mind if they did another record together

[@xenxoTG]

Bart featured in Afterwords, so I hope that Anneke (and Bart and Marike) will feature in future songs as guests. The Gathering, well all these people toguether are able to create something out of this world, so I really wish the future will come with many good surprises!! Also Silje and Anneke's voices fit perfectly toguether so... well at least we can dream all we want.

[@giovanifm1984]

I LOVE THIS SONG! Home is my favourite Gathering album! so deep, so perfect in every sense!

[@DarthGled]

mine too...

[@peterdefrankrijker]

Agreed, although Souvenirs is very good aswell.

[@RusselF013]

the first TG i had.. still my favorite!

[@SanMB]

Their best album. At the Top of their carreer.

[@f.p.6397]

Oooh wat is dit mooi. Ben er helemaal stil van...

[@mauriciohernandez9313]

No debieron dejarla ir de the gathering esa voz es incomparable

[@eikge65]

The most beautiful voice there is: Anneke van Giersbergen

[@leonjpozo4304]

Uno de mis temas favoritos, realmente espectacular... Saludos desde chile

[@pillarsoflight2607]

At first glance, I thought it was a young Sigourney Weaver singing. All that aside, much appreciation to this band for inspiring more women to front rock, and metal bands like Evanescence and Lacuna Coil.

[@fabianaamaral5999]

Masterpiece.

[@fnipershtain]

I'm in love, amazing band!

[@charlievance8750]

Beautiful Voice! Amazing!

[@gottreux]

Anneke enorme, bella y talentosa... q mas decir

[@grungegrumpy3585]

Breathtakingly beautiful.

[@seleneflores1275]

Cómo extraño la música de the gathering desde always hasta disclosure saludos desde México

[@ctulhu67]

Anneke: Go sail your boat on these rocks Literally everybody: sure

[@xenxoTG]

Beware of Anneke's siren powers!! Hahaha :3

[@richardnieto9874]

Anneke great singer. I love you Incredible voice

[@wladimircofre]

Anneke is a goddess

[@victorarriagada2766]

Me encanta esta canción ♡

[@jaroslavsypecky7161]

i love

[@conquistador73]

♥️♥️♥️

[@evgenykasimov3439]

Анечка , нет слов ...

[@tylercantrell6622]

Incredible

[@Guardian1972]

Absoluut één van de mooiere nummers ooit gehoord.....

[@lucife9134]

oH! ¿Otro más? ¡Que guay! Poco a poco, pronto será el concierto completo ^_^

[@johncoffman1841]

Everybody argues over pigeonholing bands into genres. This is doom meal...No, it's symphonic metal" But even the band members decided what they were doing was "trip" metal. Here's my opinion: during the legendary Anneke years what they created together was music that looked at lie in all it's forms and conditions. Very philosophical. Might we call it Philosophy Gold-Alloy?

[@wellingtondefreitas.2743]

Isso não é uma simples música , isso é uma mega explosão atômica nuclear solar !!! ... É de estremecer todo o firmamento !!!! Eu me emociono com tamanha obra de arte !!! ,Anneke deusa , primitiva primordial selvagem !!

[@thequietfurnace7648]

♥️ No words. Insanely beautiful. Thank you Anneke & The Gathering! You made my life happy.

[@insert-name4548]

Good fuckin lord. 9/10 time I prefer to listen to the album version because the sound quality is better. I'll forgo the live performance because it just doesn't sound as good as the album, if I'm trying to listen to a song. But my word, I can't belive how amazing Anneke sounds singing live here. I think I prefer this to the album version

[@hansevers8605]

What about Travel from the same concert? A master piece of music also

[@Elasterid]

Lovely

[@thequietfurnace7648]

Beautiful.

[@thomasmittendorf3664]

Great work. Thx for the video!

[@folkstormmazowsze4820]

Cudowny głos anioła....

[@jose12081981]

3:55 she really can feel it....

[@392mariusz]

❤️

[@fabioromandini6605]

Great

[@nataliaarapahmar3463]

Amo esta cancion

[@claraponcedeleon6427]

maravilloso

[@Metalheim-f6d]

holy shit

[@Atte093]

How about 30th anniversary gig? I NEED to be there.

[@jojoshooter7687]

Ow I so hope they read your comment! I will be there! No Doubt At All

[@pilarrios3289]

Ay Anneke, tan increíble y hermosa

[@jayman9910]

This should be the official version of the song. It's so much better than the Album version.

[@facubarathion]

I can feeling...

[@johncoffman1841]

This is such a "monumental" song. It should be the Batavian anthem. Serious.

[@Kuiss]

2:56 waouw !!

[@insert-name4548]

God almighty, I can't believe how gorgeous she sounds

[@museorpheo]

Goddess

[@silverdreams03]

Life can bring you down...

[@TheDennisZb]

Anneke I love you..........

[@mikbethreno]

Anneke is music.

[@MrCtrlt]

porcodio che voce, che voce.

[@museorpheo]

Anneke is a Godess

[@MALBACHinc]

this is the monumental truth

[@nicolasdubus669]

If third world war really comes I'll only ask for one right, the right of listening to this masterpiece while passing away, mixing my last breath with Anneke's voice

[@gerardkramer6922]

How good is this! Adele, please!!!!!!

[@hardyTRSI]

Anneke? Sagte ich dir schon, daß ich dir liebe? ISSO!

[@Дмитрий-л5б3и]

Может ли быть что то лучше?

[@leon_idcraft5524]

Анька бомба

[@suljaard]

Anneke, we are barely worthy of you..

[@SadisticKillerXx]

ANNEKE

[@GraceUnderPressure357]

Band in prime, alotofnicememories. Gorgeous tune🔥