This is an amazing arrangement, I'm curious about the process of making this, how much did you actually keep from the original, how much you added yourself (as composition)...
Thanks a lot :) Trying to not go into too much nerdy detail, but I kept the contour of the melody in 00:00-1:15, and I kept pretty much any 1, 4, and 5 chord so that the cadences remained. But I changed the chord qualities in a lot of places, so for example, any 1 chord that was major I changed to minor :) The link at 1:15 is an abbreviated version of the chord progression that follows (i, iv, i) but just played fancy, so it's technically not even really my own compositional addition I guess! ...Seems like I might have failed to not get super nerdy, but maybe it's what you wanted :) Thanks for asking, I love to talk about this stuff!
@@AdrienneCowan I like super nerdy explanations. I'm still a beginner with composition but this is very interesting and I also sometimes try to write heavier cover versions of songs. Oh btw, it's me, Jan :D
@@AdrienneCowan Hijacking pinned comment to ask if there is any lyrics somewhere ? I really enjoyed the language mix here but I only know French and English :D Thank you for the gift anyway, I hope there is more coming
@@motokonayko4661 the german part is, I believe, the first verse, so: Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, Alles schläft; einsam wacht Nur das traute hochheilige Paar. Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar, Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! it goes 1st verse English, 1st verse German and then 3rd verse - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Night
This is genuinely the best christmas/metal adaptation I've heard. Most of these are really kinda tongue-in-cheek and cheesy, but this feels sincere and it's beautiful.
I'm late to the party, very late. But what a stunning rendition, absolutely marvelous. Like many an Cowan vocal performance, it has a feel of the old Continent to it, and that is meant as a deep compliment. Hope to discover new releases soon!
Hi Adrienne:) I’ve been following you for a few years now, shortly after you and the boys dropped Solveig. It was clear you had a great deal of vocal prowess and potential even then. I was stoked when you all announced Emerald Seas, and it’s a true pleasure seeing your IG updates and stories and all of that recently. This cover is really well crafted, from a musical, vocal, and production perspective. I think it would be a fantastic idea to continue making YT content here and there, not only for the sake of exposure, but I do believe that it’s an excellent way to continue honing your craft and getting real time feedback from the fans and others. Make 2021 your year, girl!!! Also, we need a Spotify upload of this cover. It’s wholesome.
I absolutely loved it! You captured perfectly the "minor" feeling,it spoke to me in a way,the production was also fantastic, Jack did an awesome work! Thanks for this gem!
I just discovered it and been listening to it on repeat now for like an hour. I just love everything about this composition! The change to minor (dont know theoretics), the instrumentalization with some symphonic-churchy touches, the mix of slow, beautiful and hard styles, the background singing (especially the classical part behind your final scream), the german part... and ofc your vocalization. It is insane, how much I am digging this right now! Thank you so much for creating such an amazing piece of art!
I've known you since a short time ago and you won't stop making me sigh. I LOVE THAT YOU WORK HARD TO INCREASE YOUR WISDOM ABOUT LIFE AND YOUR PROFESSIONAL RECORDINGS. WELL.... "WHEN LOVE AND DEATH EMBRACE". Don't stop Adrienne!
Going into this, I figured "Adrienne has a nice voice, I bet she sings this really beautifully", not expecting you to yell at us, because it's called Silent Night. However, you just blew me away especially in that second half! I never would've thought I would need to hear this song in this arrangement! Fantastic job with the arrangement! I don't think anyone expected that, even though most of us know what you're capable of! It's great to be able to still surprise us! And good job with the sneaky product placement with the mug haha ;)
I absolutely adore your Christmas covers! especially Silent Night and We Three Kings are just absolutely perfect! I heard them years back but coming back to them again to get into the Christmas spirit I'm liking them even more than I used to!
I miss hearing my grandmother singing this song. Thank you for this beautiful masterpiece. You have a majestic voice beyond the veils of light and dark ♥ 🖤
Liked before listening: your return is our first Christmas present!!! Then, listening... OMG!!!!!!! Instant goosebumps!!!! Amazing!!! What a version!!! And your little glimpse at the end...
Ok, it's like 3 years ago u uploaded something, but... u definetely did NOT stop singing and practicing! Amazing job on this version, also loved the switch to German!
I picture a norwegian santa pouring himself a glass of goat blood and applying corpse paint before flying off into the night on his undead reindeer to deliver burzum albums to kids for christmas
i picture an immortal man who's a deranged stalker of children and has a dark basement with slaves designing toys to lure his next victims in and he lurks in your house at midnight, watching you sleep and....oh wait that's the real santa
Greetings from Finland & Merry Xmas. I just love your versatile vocals with both Seven Spires & Sascha Paeth's Masters Of Ceremony & this metal version was just amazing.
Months later, I'm still compelled by the dark metal forces of this song to listen at least on a weekly basis. Great even when it's not the holiday season! - Not just one of my favorite Christmas covers, but one of my favorite songs period.
This is an amazing arrangement, I'm curious about the process of making this, how much did you actually keep from the original, how much you added yourself (as composition)...
Thanks a lot :) Trying to not go into too much nerdy detail, but I kept the contour of the melody in 00:00-1:15, and I kept pretty much any 1, 4, and 5 chord so that the cadences remained. But I changed the chord qualities in a lot of places, so for example, any 1 chord that was major I changed to minor :) The link at 1:15 is an abbreviated version of the chord progression that follows (i, iv, i) but just played fancy, so it's technically not even really my own compositional addition I guess!
...Seems like I might have failed to not get super nerdy, but maybe it's what you wanted :) Thanks for asking, I love to talk about this stuff!
@@AdrienneCowan I like super nerdy explanations. I'm still a beginner with composition but this is very interesting and I also sometimes try to write heavier cover versions of songs. Oh btw, it's me, Jan :D
@@AdrienneCowan Hijacking pinned comment to ask if there is any lyrics somewhere ? I really enjoyed the language mix here but I only know French and English :D Thank you for the gift anyway, I hope there is more coming
@@motokonayko4661 the german part is, I believe, the first verse, so:
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
Alles schläft; einsam wacht
Nur das traute hochheilige Paar.
Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar,
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh!
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh!
it goes 1st verse English, 1st verse German and then 3rd verse - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Night
@@iambushi right, im dumb, i forgot the lyrics were from the original lol, thanks !
This is genuinely the best christmas/metal adaptation I've heard. Most of these are really kinda tongue-in-cheek and cheesy, but this feels sincere and it's beautiful.
I did not expect German within your rendition and growls. This will make it onto my X-Mas list, thank you Adrienne
It's originally a German hymn I think.
@@chriswilson1853 There you right =))
Oh my word. It's like you've been possessed by an Angel and a Demon, and they're both fighting for control. Always guaranteed a striking performance!
I'm late to the party, very late. But what a stunning rendition, absolutely marvelous. Like many an Cowan vocal performance, it has a feel of the old Continent to it, and that is meant as a deep compliment. Hope to discover new releases soon!
Heaviest, hardest, clearest female voice on earth🥰
very clear and very heavy
Somebody felt in love. 😜 No, although this is very good, but you need to listen more.
@@RomanKozlik*fell
Amazing. We have missed you so much.
Thank you
This should've been the theme song for the movie Krampus
This is.. insanely beautiful. Thank you.
Hi Adrienne:)
I’ve been following you for a few years now, shortly after you and the boys dropped Solveig. It was clear you had a great deal of vocal prowess and potential even then. I was stoked when you all announced Emerald Seas, and it’s a true pleasure seeing your IG updates and stories and all of that recently.
This cover is really well crafted, from a musical, vocal, and production perspective. I think it would be a fantastic idea to continue making YT content here and there, not only for the sake of exposure, but I do believe that it’s an excellent way to continue honing your craft and getting real time feedback from the fans and others. Make 2021 your year, girl!!!
Also, we need a Spotify upload of this cover. It’s wholesome.
SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE. Absolutely Perfect. Beginning makes you feel everything, middle german drives hard and ending smooths and brings us back.
WOW! What an amazing early Christmas present, Thank you.
I hope you have an amazing Christmas.
I absolutely loved it! You captured perfectly the "minor" feeling,it spoke to me in a way,the production was also fantastic, Jack did an awesome work! Thanks for this gem!
Dear lord why am I only finding this now????? Amazing vocals and what an arrangement. I think I have just fallen in love!
How does this not have more views!?
Incredible. Very well done.
I just discovered it and been listening to it on repeat now for like an hour. I just love everything about this composition! The change to minor (dont know theoretics), the instrumentalization with some symphonic-churchy touches, the mix of slow, beautiful and hard styles, the background singing (especially the classical part behind your final scream), the german part... and ofc your vocalization. It is insane, how much I am digging this right now! Thank you so much for creating such an amazing piece of art!
The shrieked BM vocals really work here. For some reason, I'm reminded of Herod searching for the Messiah when I hear it.
Oh wow... that's brilliant, chilling, and spot on.
I love that smile at the end. You know you crushed this! 💟
I've known you since a short time ago and you won't stop making me sigh. I LOVE THAT YOU WORK HARD TO INCREASE YOUR WISDOM ABOUT LIFE AND YOUR PROFESSIONAL RECORDINGS. WELL.... "WHEN LOVE AND DEATH EMBRACE". Don't stop Adrienne!
awesome rendition of Silent Night
Going into this, I figured "Adrienne has a nice voice, I bet she sings this really beautifully", not expecting you to yell at us, because it's called Silent Night. However, you just blew me away especially in that second half! I never would've thought I would need to hear this song in this arrangement! Fantastic job with the arrangement! I don't think anyone expected that, even though most of us know what you're capable of! It's great to be able to still surprise us!
And good job with the sneaky product placement with the mug haha ;)
Best Version of this song ever and forever ❤🔥
My new favorite version of the song! The opening gave me goosebumps.
This is my first time hearing Adrienne Cowan. I was not expecting those vocals. Very awesome. \m/
I absolutely adore your Christmas covers! especially Silent Night and We Three Kings are just absolutely perfect! I heard them years back but coming back to them again to get into the Christmas spirit I'm liking them even more than I used to!
I wish there was a way to see how many times I've watched this. I'm sure it's getting close to 100.
Beautiful arrangement 🖤
Give me goosebumps every time I listen.
This is fantastic! I listen to it at least a tenth time in a row. I can’t get enough of it, congratulations, all my appreciation!
This was awesome! Thank you and everyone else who had a hand in bringing this to life.
If this is any indication of the composition mastery coming in Spires III, I *cannot* wait!
SAME
You might also like Dio's version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. I agree that there aren't many good metal versions of these hymns.
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Holy ....Mother of God.....amazing work Adrienne!!!
Love the arrangement, the melodics and the cute slight accent when singing the German lyrics. :D Great song, well done!
what an upload - I was waiting the last years - glad to have you back
I wish you and your band marry chistmas and the best of luck
This is absolutely demented and beautiful !!!! Loved this.
Hauntingly beautiful and badass!
I miss hearing my grandmother singing this song. Thank you for this beautiful masterpiece. You have a majestic voice beyond the veils of light and dark ♥ 🖤
My new favorite Christmas piece! Missed you Adrienne 🤘🖤
Amazing job !!! Keep working, i hope you have here soon with Avantasia or any of your bands... Best regards from Chile !!!!
This awesome piece is definitely movie scoring worthy! I had a whole movie scene in my heading while listening.. Bravo!
This is very dark and catchy, the guitar work is also super epic and piercing. Well done \m/
Liked before listening: your return is our first Christmas present!!! Then, listening... OMG!!!!!!! Instant goosebumps!!!! Amazing!!! What a version!!! And your little glimpse at the end...
Ok, it's like 3 years ago u uploaded something, but... u definetely did NOT stop singing and practicing! Amazing job on this version, also loved the switch to German!
She's way more active on her Instagram
And on the Seven Spires channel.
@@maxmattt Thx for letting me know, i don't have instagram but i'm subbed to The Seven Spires channel now :-)
I picture a norwegian santa pouring himself a glass of goat blood and applying corpse paint before flying off into the night on his undead reindeer to deliver burzum albums to kids for christmas
i picture an immortal man who's a deranged stalker of children and has a dark basement with slaves designing toys to lure his next victims in and he lurks in your house at midnight, watching you sleep and....oh wait that's the real santa
MusicalPotato, Love you're channel
@@kevinsmith7-7-7 thanks :D
Thats exactly how we do it haha
@@blazejecar omg 😂😂
My favorite christmas song. I love this version 🖤 Thx so much for sharing 🖤
You absolutely destroyed this and made it your own haunted melody! I freaking loved this great job
Thx for singing in german, love the whole arragement also :D
Love this version your voice is so beautiful and those growls and screams are bloody awesome
I love this so much
This. I adore this.
YOUR CHANGE OF TONE FASTERS ME AND I LOVE YOUR THEMES. YOU ARE UNIQUE FOR ME
Very well done :) Need that wallpaper yesterday.
Brilliant. Wow.
Amazing.
I hope the future of humankind is more like you. I don't need to tell you that you are incredible, and I am grateful to have discovered your work. \m/
This is amazing, it gave me goosebumps and made me think of Draconian. Fantastic work!
Merry Christmas :) This is a most incredible version of the good old song!
YES, she's back...!!!
Greetings from Finland & Merry Xmas. I just love your versatile vocals with both Seven Spires & Sascha Paeth's Masters Of Ceremony & this metal version was just amazing.
Woooooow from the soft to heavy vocals awesome
Super dope. I love your work bc u actually go for the vocals and commit
Fantastic amazing vocals
Wow that was totally brutally beautiful metal version I have ever heard cheers!! Sister ;)🤘
Merry Christmas Adrienne! I love you and your band Seven Spires! ❤❤❤
please write more this nice video & pretty voice
This is just amazing, I love every one of his songs that he performs.
Wow. Between this and her version of Oh Holy Night, you get to experience her vocal range which is amazing and then some.
I love your version of a Christmas classic😎 Your voice is AMAZING!!!
u nailed it as always ... gud job Adrienne 💟
Months later, I'm still compelled by the dark metal forces of this song to listen at least on a weekly basis. Great even when it's not the holiday season! - Not just one of my favorite Christmas covers, but one of my favorite songs period.
When I tell her we don't have money for Christmas cookies this year
Wow those lows from the opening are so beautiful!
Such a beautiful performance! Goose bumps all over 😮❤
Absolutely amazing 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
This is literally captivating
That was awesome, loved it
One of the more inspiring younger vocalists to emerge in the "metal" scene in the past 10 years probably.
Nice work Adrienne, the german parts are stunning! :) best regards from Germany
I was wondering where youve been! Welcome back!
Oh, So lovely!
I got so much chills, thank you so much
At last. So long have we been waiting.
Did not expect that!! I'm impressed!
loved it
Awesome rendition!!
COOOOOOOOOL!!!!!
Love it! Brilliant! Using the harmony line to lead and switching it to minor!
missed you sooo much... this is the one im waiting for.. 👍👍👍👍
This is downright amazing in every element. Glasses raised to ya!
First time i hear her sing both voices. How does she switches back so easily between styles ? Brings me back to ol king Diamond albums.
Awesome work! This is my new favourite Christmas song! 🤘
O my girl.... You are so great
STUNNING
I Just love it, Adrienne! 🎶🖤🎶🖤
Fascinating interpretation; great job!
it's beautiful, wish i could listen on spotify.
Nice job, guys!
Happy to hear some German☺ This is amazing. Love it.🤘🏻🖤
Its beautiful !!!!
Masterpiece