The Sheltering Sky- King Crimson. A-Cappella by Petra Haden

[@timothymurphy2688]

If I were an old timey sailor, this is what Sirens would sing. And even in knowing I would still steer toward the rock.

[@AboubacarSiddikh]

Crimson is the classical music of our time, its material has a versatility beyond the imagination of most of us. Thanks for taking me there.

[@juresaiyan]

Your comment is above words. Thank you!

[@drd-collegechemistry]

Classical music? I think you mean classic progressive/art rock.

[@lillone0]

@@drd-collegechemistry it's the same.

[@drd-collegechemistry]

@@lillone0 Uhm, not really. Don't get me wrong, I am a lover of both.

[@lillone0]

@@drd-collegechemistry Rock is the classical music of the 20th century. I love too both (but above all Bach).

[@gregjames9304]

If there is a kickstarter campaign to raise funds to release a "Sing Crimson" album, I will contribute in a Heartbeat. Jaw dropping work on every track, but this is other worldly

[@juacopsch]

Greg James i'm with you crimsonfriend

[@Theodore764]

In a heartBEAT, get it?

[@daimon_cronos]

Same

[@christopherjobin-official7440]

​@@Theodore764 Heartbeat so close it feels like mine.

[@darhmakarma4838]

I am mesmerized, still under the spell, I wish you could record and release a « Sing Crimson » album as requested by some other people, I would gladly contribute. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@The-Autistic-Rat]

Before clicking on a random link in a KC comment section, I hated a capella. I think because of the flamboyance. But this performance sounds more religious or reverent, I love it! Great job

[@PetHaden]

Thank you so much!! That means a lot.🙏

[@chippchipp1]

Best acapella version of any song I've ever heard, period. Just completely brilliant work.

[@davidryan7386]

This is so true

[@ramongarcia482]

👍

[@juresaiyan]

I nearly cried listening to this. Wow, as a DIE-HARD fan of this song, this is like...this is...I cannot describe.... Thanks!

[@himbysc]

SAME

[@PetHaden]

Thank you!!

[@jeanpaulfiliod3621]

Same. This is brilliant and such a good idea (I have to say it: I don't like so much covers 😁)

[@DJS11811]

This is a lovely, astonishing rendition, true in execution and pure of heart. I've been listening to KC for 50 years, and this makes me feel like there is hope in the world that beauty can survive. Thanks a bundle.

[@PetHaden]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@VolodyaVolodenka1981]

now The Sheltering Sky has its own Angels' Choir. Petra, you're fantastic.

[@jedzxor]

thank you Petra...and thank you KZbin for showing me the best of the best. Case in point above...

[@Alun49]

Wow! This brings out a very interesting new dynamic in this wonderful Crimson piece. I agree with some of the other comments here that an album of a-cappella versions of Crimson pieces would be well worth buying. Well done indeed!!!

[@Lyktwz]

Petra, you are mad, you are a Godess...

[@qqg]

Just got here by way of Mr. Robert Fripp himself. This resonates with me in a way that goes way deeper than a "cover", however good: it's music distilled to its purest form, transcending even the physicality of instruments.

[@edwardthorne9875]

Listening in July 2024. More people should hear this -- Amazing!

[@gatemouthwighat]

You really nailed it. I was transported back to 1981. Petrappertronics!

[@pablogerber]

LOL

[@frankgrimes1512]

I was tripping on LSD and staring at a purple lava lamp back in 83 the first time I heard this song. Brings back great and very interesting memories.

[@dominickdepaolo6668]

😮 I’m left stunned. Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic!!

[@siflex]

Oh my god, just ran across this. Mind Blown. Well done

[@tonyevans9999]

Always one of their most beautiful pieces... this version is perhaps more beautiful. Thanks, it's always a wonder to be moved by music

[@BealeEstate]

Petra you floor me but none more so when you do Belew era Crimson The middle section, with you voicing the tight chords of the guitar synths is just stunning. Otherworldly

[@HerrSint]

I'm completely blown away. Thank you for enrichening my life.

[@PetHaden]

Thank you!

[@debrabrabenec3731]

@@PetHaden Me to!!!!! You are brilliant, Petra!

[@-davidolivares]

Can’t even imagine how difficult this was. One of my favorite albums with this being one of the favorite songs on this favorite albums. Well done, so good .

[@KenRubenstein]

very brilliant job Petra......wow.

[@Intaberna986]

You're insanely talented, Robert Fripp should listen to this. I feel bad I can only give it one like.

[@hughjohnson2674]

Beautiful, tonally perfect, beautifully phrased and a once that caresses the heart, her other Crimson stuff is beautiful too! I’m in love.

[@adrianlikins1314]

Amazing. I now have three favorite versions of this song. The original KC record, your a cappella version, and the version I just heard a few days ago at the BEAT show in Durham. The original always a great organic+mechanical vibe to it. Your version shows the organic sides important role in integrating the mechanical. The BEAT version, especially the Vai solos add an element of “organic by way of talking with alien birds” to the aesthetic which I enjoyed immensely. Great work!

[@BarryChabala]

Holy Crap, Petra! Amazing!

[@johngleason9407]

this is the most incredible performance I've ever heard. I am beyond flabbergasted, brilliant!!!!!

[@MarcZiegenhagen]

Absolutely extraordinary, thank you so much Petra. Beyond beautiful.

[@gfinlay2061]

What wonderful music to wake up to this cool Sunday morning. The song Sheltering Sky was absolutely unlike anything else when it was first released. This version is a surprising delight that makes one remember the goodness of the sky, the purpose of music, to uplift and sustain. I'm dancing around the kitchen waiting for the coffee to brew with my wee dog. Bah chemtrails, hello sheltering dome.

[@-davidolivares]

Can’t even imagine how difficult this was. One of my favorite albums with this being one of the favorite songs on this favorite albums. Well done, so good .Can’t even imagine how difficult this was. One of my favorite albums with this being one of the favorite songs on this favorite album. Well done, so good .

[@cismercier8009]

Fantastic. I was especially waiting for your rendering of Adrian's descents from around 3:10. It's all there. Now, looking forward to this being recreated live on stage.

[@jtjdrums]

Eerie and beautifully recreated. Absolutely incredible.

[@saggacc]

I love the original version of this KC tune, named for a novel by Paul Bowles. THIS takes it to a whole 'nother level; 8 min 25 sec of blissful transcendence. Bless your dear heart Petra.

[@MrHarrebar]

I think this is your best efford. This song is my all time favourite from KC. And you nailed it. Beautifull

[@vonclod123]

I saved this a few yrs ago, just revisiting..wow!

[@bobbydtv1]

I AM in complete awe of your brilliance here ,literally speechless .

[@Alfred_Domke_antispace-sounds]

One of my favourite songs of all time. This version is wonderful. Thank you!

[@TsunamiBeefPies]

Oh, my goodness! This is a triumph! One of my all-time favorite Crim pieces, and you've done a stunning job of recreating it! THANK YOU, Petra!!

[@davejones6677]

Best thing ever on you tube I think now, it blew me away.

[@trevorsanders5303]

I wasn’t going to like this, being a life long king crimson fan, but you know what, I think it’s brilliant 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@grahamtrezise1114]

Exceptional, what else to say?.... So you posted this 4 years ago and today is the first time I've heard it, brilliant, thanks, I love the live version from Frejus so it was with some trepidation that I hit play on yours, but I'm very glad I did....

[@randomneutral4250]

Incredible! How am I just now hearing this?

[@organizedchaos]

Your interpretations of King Crimson continue to astound!!!

[@johnm2330]

Technically perfect, yes, but it captures the soul of the piece. This is transcendent. This is why music exists.

[@davidmcmahan2835]

This was near sacred music to me growing up. You've done it justice!

[@richardhawkins2647]

What The Fripp! the effort you put into this is amazing. love it.

[@dirtyboots602]

Sublime. I don’t recall Crimson ever choking me up like your version. Much gratitude.

[@___xyz___]

Absolutely beautiful

[@powerkor]

astonishingly beautiful

[@juresaiyan]

Hail Kor!

[@tonysilver9214]

Clever stuff: sublime. Thank you.

[@ramongarcia482]

It's not just the voice management that's next level; the original version is stunning, while this one is stunningly beautiful.

[@hboder]

within a few seconds I knew this would be as superb as her other covers

[@dudleylitz7369]

GOOSEBUMPS !!!!!!

[@walterarqua5458]

Sei fantastica Petra , amo la tua cover. Capolavoro. ♥

[@empanadilla10]

Wow, and furthermore , WOOOOOOW!!!!! Kudos!!!!! I saw the link and I IMMEDIATELY went.."WHAT"? How can you do "The Sheltering Sky" A CAPELLA???"...well, this is a MASTERPIECE..and , you NAILED EVERYTHING...ESPECIALLY Fripp's solo, which is NOT EASY!!!...

[@PetHaden]

Thank you!!

[@BenPrevo]

You are amazing -- peace

[@yukas1ngas]

You absolutely right except I thought it was Belew solo :)

[@theo9952]

I knew i was going to like this, so I pressed LIKE in advance. Superb !

[@Samsa1231]

Fascinante. Estoy escuchando está versión a capela del Rey Crimson y alucino. Magnifica, impresionante. No le falta detalle. Quien conozca el original y escuché esta versión no podrá jamás elegir una u otra como favorita. Sencillamente inconmensurable. Bravo Petra Haden!

[@MrGariac]

Juste incroyable. Merci. Merci. Et encore... MERCI !

[@JohnTurner61]

Absolutely beautiful - most frisson-inducing performance I've ever experienced. Thank you. I hope Robert, Adrian, Tony, and Bill have heard this.

[@CriticalofOnions]

Comin' back here a few years after finding this. It still brings tears to my eyes from how beautiful it is. This song has always resonated with me somehow, and it always makes me think that if the Northern Lights could make a sound, it would be this. Beautiful wintery sounds

[@PetHaden]

Thank you so much. I'm working on a Sing Crimson album and there will be more! Your kind words mean so much. 🙏

[@wordplay799]

Wonderful rendition, can't believe I only just found this.👏

[@violentmorgan]

Outstanding! Thanks to Robert for pointing me here...:-)

[@daveimbarrato5077]

I’m speechless. Gorgeous.

[@dinoexequielcala2154]

Buscaba versiones raras y diferentes de The Sheltering Sky, pero no esperaba esto

[@jrba8510]

This is so freaking cool. Petra, you're awesome! lml

[@bellfoozwell]

So good Petra! I love it. I know it must be a lot of work, but I'd love it if you did Sartori in Tangier.

[@bobleglob162]

chills...

[@pangaea1976]

Superb! What an amazing alternate version of an amazing track. Perfect!

[@michaelpdawson]

Mesmerizing! Thank you, Petra, for another fantastic interpretation.

[@BobDaniel]

Holy crap... outstanding...

[@crazykong5246]

Very cool. Great rendition of one of my favorite King Crimson songs.

[@binderdave]

Wow. Just wow!

[@richardhawkins2647]

What a gift thank you. I woke up this morning and this was at the top of the recommendations. I often listen to the live version of The Sheltering Sky.

[@mikechouinard8274]

To no surprise, I'm blown away again. Petra, you even nail the guitar effects.

[@gerardbassols5268]

Wow, amazing performance

[@haribo687]

Incredible... Around 2:30 I got goosebumps!!

[@lorddigiem9663]

First piece I hear from you... Yet another fan. Thank you.

[@alexc9037]

one of the most incredible things i've ever listened to. my dad recommended the orignal song to me and i haven't been able to stop listening to it ever since, and this version is absolutely stunning. the downward slide around 4:40 gets me every single time.

[@avantguitar379]

Wow, how am I only hearing this now? Amazing.

[@psydwaindah]

Bravo! A superb effort and faithfully rendered! Love it! Actually much more faithfully rendered than King Crimson could ever do live!!

[@steveb.1967]

Great work !

[@lucasozzi6489]

Grande petra ... brividi

[@Bronco541]

excellente! You did well to capture the Middle Eastern feel this song has to it!

[@johnbarnas879]

I heart Petra.

[@asdf852asdf]

I love it

[@jaredronning3020]

This sounds amazing overlaid with the original.

[@sirramshacklemakeshift2782]

Beautiful! Once again you picked one of my Crimson favorites.

[@νικοςνικολαου-τ9φ]

Just what I needed!!...a sprite of deep softness.

[@bigfootpegrande]

This is amazing!

[@michaelgeorge4826]

Sounds like a bunch of desert spirits that have to wander forever between the winds. Very haunting.

[@TimothyChenAllen]

Amazing. You are a gift.

[@OmnesiaBand]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@bassomatic64]

Remarkable. Uncanny. Stunning work.

[@RiquezaEmGotas]

You've gotta be crazy to try and succeed in covering all these King Crimson's songs. Being a musician myself, I have a pretty good idea of the amount of work it takes to achieve this. Congratulations for your excellent work and God Bless.

[@canalnerdvana]

Impresionante ! ... que nivel de trabajo tiene haber grabado esto en forma integral .... Una maravilla

[@ballbarn]

This one's really amazing, nicely done.

[@sohamsinharay7062]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@peterv7258]

You are blowing my mind right here. Cool!

[@chillyd]

yes yes yes oh hell yeah this is a yes

[@pierreparent9448]

WOW ! Great cover !