This is the original version; it was produced for the film 'Layer Cake', which you should watch if you're unfamiliar with it, because it's quite simply excellent.
"The art of good business is being a good middle man. Putting people together. I'll always thank Eddie for telling me that. It's all about honor and respect."
Simply outstanding film and simply outstanding piece of music. Layer Cake is one of the best British films ever made and it's hard to think of a more emotive piece of music. Absolute brilliance.
"You're born, you take shit. Get out in the world, you take more shit. Climb a little higher, take less shit. Until one day you're up in the rarefied atmosphere, and you've forgotten what shit even looks like. Welcome to the Layer Cake son." For those having trouble hearing.
Paul the Boatman. Kinky. The Duke. Slasher. Kilburn Jerry, Crazy Larry. Mr Lucky. Troop. Jimmy. I don't want to add my name to that list. My name? If you knew that, you'd be as clever as me.
Sometimes when I'm having one of those crap days at the job....I just listen to this on my ear phones. Her voice takes me to another place. Thanks you for the video.
Her voice is the only voice that sends a chill down my spine and makes my hair on the back of my neck stand up. I also love the intro. It's so true on how life works.
Cremator Contralto A Siren is a mythical creature from Greek mythology. It is said there voice was so enchanting that no man could ignore it. Sirens sadly lured men to them with there voice and killed them.
Lisa is absolutely awesome she has done a lot of work on film soundtracks. One of the most beautiful voices ever. One of my goals is to see her in concert sometime :)
It's actually from the movie "Layer Cake" w/ Daniel Craig - he's explaining "the facts of life": that society is like a layer cake... and the higher you climb in society, the less shit you have to take.
Rip Micheal Gambon you made layer cake the film it is today as eddie temple what a character he was. Got to be one of the best films I’ve ever watched love d, Craig and Colin summat or other one in Alan partridge alpha papa pat I believe was callled anyway rip to a true legend 😢
I have the layer cake speech as a ring tone. we were in psychology class discussing the different divisions of society and my phone rang. Basically this is the best explanation of life.
I've loved Lisa Gerrard's music since way back when she was in the band 'Dead Can Dance' in the 80's-90's. Breathtaking music with that band and her beautiful voice. If you've never heard of Dead Can Dance, you might like to check them out.
Spot on. Great film (IMHO one of the best British crime films ever - hugely underrated) - and this music is such a brilliant contrast with the deep violence and corruption in the movie.
Love this song. For me, it's one of those rare songs you get caught up in and sort of feel sad knowing it has to end. "Host of Seraphim" by Lisa Gerrard is another that's just as powerful.
Live in a smart part of town,Wash & brush up.Go to Opera,Damnation of Faust,A man sells his soul to the Devil,Of course it all ends in tears ..these affairs usually do ...😃👌🏼
Absolutely breathtaking piece of music. Lisa Gerrard is a true genius with an enchanting and deeply haunting voice. Her music is sad, inspiring and very spiritual. Repect.
First time I noticed Lisa Gerrard's voice was in Gladiator. I have heard her before, but I was never able to find out who the artist was, but when Now We Are Free came out. It opened a door to music I never new existed. I am a fan for life.
Michael Gambon's speech at the start add's to the run up of this song and the swearing is said in the right context, both are just as hunting and as powerful on there own, together they are outstanding.
Don;t know if this has already been answered but I have the CD and his voice-over is still in it. Still, I think it lends itself to the song - it sets the tone on a somber note, a sort of acknowledgment of the sheer futility of unbridled ambition.
TH-cam made me discover Lisa Gerrard. I went to her concert in Antwerp on november 13 and was perplexed. She enslaved me : can't stop listening to that haunting voice. Nice video also!
Oh my god. Thanks a lot, I've been trying to work out what this song is... i heard it of course at the end of layer cake, it's so haunting. Nearly moved me to tears. She has an unearthly voice.
the depth and otherworldly beauty of this song feels out of place in the facile, superficial, vacuous world layer cake presents. And I think that's the point. It's not within the film, it doesn't exist in that world, but it frames our reaction to it, it provoke emotions about it that the world doesn't warrant, like everyone chasing empty status, success and wealth in that world.
i heard this track while watching Top Gear's review of the Alfa Romeo 8c and the look of that car with Lisa Gerrard's voice was just epic...but i degress, great vid and amazing track
When you hear this voice, you feel and know that there is a spark of divinity in humankind. It is as if the Father is singing right through her. Amazing
makes me just want to go hard in the weight room and on the field, love this kind of music not even rap or rock can make feel like i want to go pass my limitations
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Rest in peace Micheal Gambon one of the most inspirational speeches I’ve ever heard. Thank you for all the movies that you starred in over many years.
I shared this for Mickael.G.
R.i.P man
Legend of a man.
Couldn’t agree anymore ❤️
Respect 🤜🤛
He's dead never knew godspeed my brother
The movie is a diamond, the soundtrack makes it a polished diamond
.....couldn’t say it better, fella....
Lisa Gerrard arias are just blissful 👌🏼
Still one Britain’s best produced films...it has everything. Cast, script, plot, music score!
Well said 1 of the most true things an smart comment s I've heard an im34
Watched layer cake easy 6 /7 times and will 6/ 7 more
Agreed. Not often I agree with clowns on youtube. But you get it bro.
Layer cake, this song, and Michael Gambon mean more to people than many think. It’s a cult classic. RIP Eddie Temple. You were a legend.
This is the original version; it was produced for the film 'Layer Cake', which you should watch if you're unfamiliar with it, because it's quite simply excellent.
Emmanuel Goldstein the book it’s based on is quite good too, even if it is more of a pulp fiction
"The art of good business is being a good middle man. Putting people together. I'll always thank Eddie for telling me that. It's all about honor and respect."
Did I really believe Eddie was gonna give me 3 million for those pills ?
........ did I F*ck !!!
I agree, a picturesque image of London a homage to it’s past, and a precursor to how it looks today.
When you've lived that life since you were released from Youth Custody, it means something, that the average Joe won't understand in a million years.
Simply outstanding film and simply outstanding piece of music.
Layer Cake is one of the best British films ever made and it's hard to think of a more emotive piece of music.
Absolute brilliance.
"You're born, you take shit.
Get out in the world, you take more shit.
Climb a little higher, take less shit.
Until one day you're up in the rarefied atmosphere, and you've forgotten what shit even looks like.
Welcome to the Layer Cake son."
For those having trouble hearing.
I know it's brilliant
Happy New year fellow layer cake eater
Thanks!
Paul the Boatman. Kinky. The Duke. Slasher. Kilburn Jerry, Crazy Larry. Mr Lucky. Troop. Jimmy. I don't want to add my name to that list. My name? If you knew that, you'd be as clever as me.
he just says Duke, not "the duke" :P
Bang
xxxx
@@simul8rduude no... XXXX does, actually, say the duke.
Poor Paul the boatman didn't deserve that iron
This still sends chills down my spine. I wish I could get the chance to see Lisa Gerrard live sometime
Seen her sing last year with her band dead can dance absolutely blew me away 🖤
@@johncaithness8267 Blew my $ocks off !
Fermer les yeux durant ce majestueux voyage et vous la verrez dans le fond du miroir qui apparaîtra derrière cette sublime voix..... Bonne Écoute....
This song and film are epic…massively underrated
One day, we'll never take shit my son!
I've heard some music in my time but nothing as powerful & moving as this .. lisa Gerrard's voice blow's me away .
she did crazy good with the Gladiator soundtrack too i thought
"Vespers" and "of love undone" are imo her greatest tracks
Epic film, and the soundtrack absolutely transcends generations.
Sounds as haunting and as beautiful now as it did back then. Stunning sound.
I could listen to this forever!!Want this played at my funeral!
One of the best pieces of music ever...
This song introduced me to Lisa Gerrard and this type of music. Thank you, it's beautiful!!
Also try Clannad
Welcome to the layer cake girl ☺️
Sometimes when I'm having one of those crap days at the job....I just listen to this on my ear phones. Her voice takes me to another place. Thanks you for the video.
The most hauntingly beautiful track I've ever heard. I've never heard a voice as majestic and flawless.
Yeah Lisa gerrard’s voice is pretty majestic too.
Try "Vespers" and "of love undone " imo her greatest ever tracks
Some of the most beautiful, ethereal music ever made!!! Ahhh.... it takes you to another time and place.....
If only Dumbledore had said this to harry potter
He was saying to Potter
i know this is a year old but this is magic no pun intended
was that his name cuz I never worked it out
HAHAHA
lol.... that made me smile!!
Her voice is the only voice that sends a chill down my spine and makes my hair on the back of my neck stand up. I also love the intro. It's so true on how life works.
+RunnerGunner If it was possible to demonstrate what a siren would sound like, Lisa Gerrard is the perfect example.
+RunnerGunner When the Seraph start to sing it's a wonder to hear.:-)
Cremator Contralto A Siren is a mythical creature from Greek mythology. It is said there voice was so enchanting that no man could ignore it. Sirens sadly lured men to them with there voice and killed them.
pff voice , wat about the real
RunnerGunner Ulysses had himself lashed to the ship's mast so he could hear their song without falling prey to their enchantment and dying.
turn the lights off and i can listen to this for ages, so haunting and beautiful at the same time , well done lisa gerrard
My lites are out and this is on! Chill
Totally agree; 'voice of the earth' - couldn't have put it any better, that describes her sound so well. beautiful
Outstanding music, outstanding film, perfectly cast.All Lisa's work makes you contemplate life.
That's deep dude
Best ending of one of the best movies.So dramatic,ironic and beautiful..and the music.no comment.
Lisa is absolutely awesome she has done a lot of work on film soundtracks. One of the most beautiful voices ever. One of my goals is to see her in concert sometime :)
Amazingly haunting and uplifting with a subtle sadness.
Her music helps me to express pain and sadness and take it out.
I started to listen to her resulting " NOW WE ARE FREE" which is amazing song.
Loved Layer cake, Lisa Gerrards voice is just haunting.
In a good way.
It's actually from the movie "Layer Cake" w/ Daniel Craig - he's explaining "the facts of life": that society is like a layer cake... and the higher you climb in society, the less shit you have to take.
Absolutely brilliant 👏
Rip Micheal Gambon you made layer cake the film it is today as eddie temple what a character he was. Got to be one of the best films I’ve ever watched love d, Craig and Colin summat or other one in Alan partridge alpha papa pat I believe was callled anyway rip to a true legend 😢
This is beautiful...
This movie is so awesome. The music score, the editing and camera angles, magnificent actors and a breathtaking story. Thanks for the upload, nemtizz!
I have the layer cake speech as a ring tone. we were in psychology class discussing the different divisions of society and my phone rang. Basically this is the best explanation of life.
She has such a beautiful voice!
Welcome to the Layer Cake, son.
One of the most impactful quotes of my life from a film. Screw Harry Potter. This is it. RIP Sir Michael Gambon.
I've been listening this aria for several times, just can't get enough...
Musically...........and.........Visually.......
Stunning.......
this music makes me know inside what eternity must be...its so haunting!!
Love the speech , life
I've loved Lisa Gerrard's music since way back when she was in the band 'Dead Can Dance' in the 80's-90's.
Breathtaking music with that band and her beautiful voice. If you've never heard of Dead Can Dance, you might like to check them out.
Fantastic sound lisa is great plus the wise words completely top it off for me top marks
Spot on.
Great film (IMHO one of the best British crime films ever - hugely underrated) - and this music is such a brilliant contrast with the deep violence and corruption in the movie.
An absolute masterpiece 👌
Rip you will never be forgotten
Lisa Gerrard has a voice that simple pierce into your heart... you just just cannot withstand that voice that stirs your innermost self...
Nice pictures!
Lisa Gerrard has an amazing voice!
She sounds like an angel...
Thanks for posting this video!!!
i remember when i wrote this peice of music for the film i never thought it would turn out this well :)
she is my muse !! I long to see her and hear her live.. she sounds like an angel on fire sometimes! :)
this has to be the most majestic song ever , amazing singer , luv it
3:03 is what I imagine the sunset sounds like
3:00 omg chills
Yeah. I don’t know whether to smile or cry during this one. It’s weird, older I get, more that good music touches me.
Lisa is a phenomena ... !!
Love this song. For me, it's one of those rare songs you get caught up in and sort of feel sad knowing it has to end.
"Host of Seraphim" by Lisa Gerrard is another that's just as powerful.
I just went and listened at your suggestion , and you are correct.
@@kelcato1 10 years after? Wooww! Lol. Host of Seraphim was my entering song in Lisa's world, and it was just a few years ago.
Agreed. It's used in the final scene of the mist. Utterly haunting.
One day if ever become a millionaire this is the first song am going play
I am. I did
@@Payneduplex on tonight's episode of things that didn't happen....
Live in a smart part of town,Wash & brush up.Go to Opera,Damnation of Faust,A man sells his soul to the Devil,Of course it all ends in tears ..these affairs usually do ...😃👌🏼
Stop thinking one day, go out and get it.
It's yours.
beautiful music and so brilliantly placed in layer cake
Rest in peace Michael Gambon. I type this with teary eyes. This piece of music is hauntingly beautiful.
i love the film layer cake and esp this song its so chilling
I'm so watching this movie again this weekend :-).
absolut, coś co trudno ująć słowami, piękno doskonałe...Uwielbiam Lise
Absolutely breathtaking piece of music. Lisa Gerrard is a true genius with an enchanting and deeply haunting voice. Her music is sad, inspiring and very spiritual. Repect.
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First time I noticed Lisa Gerrard's voice was in Gladiator. I have heard her before, but I was never able to find out who the artist was, but when Now We Are Free came out. It opened a door to music I never new existed. I am a fan for life.
Beautiful 😢
Michael Gambon's speech at the start add's to the run up of this song and the swearing is said in the right context, both are just as hunting and as powerful on there own, together they are outstanding.
Music and vocals that feed the soul
"Just like the good ole days eh? Nothing like a bit of armed robbery." 😂😂😂
"I fucking enjoyed that".
Song always sends the odd chill up my spine. The quote at the start is also very true.
Such a beautiful piece of music!!! sends chills down my spine all evertime i listen to it thanks for the post man!
Don;t know if this has already been answered but I have the CD and his voice-over is still in it. Still, I think it lends itself to the song - it sets the tone on a somber note, a sort of acknowledgment of the sheer futility of unbridled ambition.
what is the tune called I am trying to find it everywhere!!!!????
I've looked everywhere, not on Spotify.....
beautiful pictures, and an absolutely gorgeous voice. Lisa is awesome. Thanks for sharing :)
TH-cam made me discover Lisa Gerrard. I went to her concert in Antwerp on november 13 and was perplexed. She enslaved me : can't stop listening to that haunting voice.
Nice video also!
I have at least 21 songs on my funeral list. I wouldn't get angry if they played this part too.
Diese Stimme, - die Art zu singen.. Einfach unbeschreiblich ❤
True she also did songs for gladiator and black hawk down which are excellent too
voice of an angel 👼
Good Song to play when you have a good buzz just chilling at the crib.
The best thing to hear to keep yourself calm when you are stuck in traffic.
I need to buy a car.
It would be worth it
she has a way of making me remember what being human is... or should be..
Glad I discovered this You Tube posting. I have greatly enjoyed listening to it.
This song never gets old for me.
Phenomenal, beautiful music also pictures...
Lisa Gerrard the greatest voice ever.....
Utterly utterly Brilliant. Her vocals are like nothing ive heard, beautiful, powerful and so thought/mood provoking, simply superb :-)
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This is amazing music. Just amazing. So atmospheric
Je l'écoute en boucles, je la regarde sans fin, un pur moment de bonheur !
Great movie, even better music and voice
Voice of an angel :D
The Angel amongst us...the voice for all.
Marvelous pictures, so beautiful and I love Lisa gerrard
Good very good, thank you
Lisa Gerrard sounds like a angel and she holds her notes very well
Oh my god. Thanks a lot, I've been trying to work out what this song is... i heard it of course at the end of layer cake, it's so haunting. Nearly moved me to tears. She has an unearthly voice.
great film ,great song added to my favorites
Wow, this is amazing, her voice is just awesome!!!!!!
Her voice.... it haunts me, man. Ethereal. Timeless. I will ALWAYS love the sound of those 'dulcet tones'.
One of the most meaningfull songs over, when featured in layercake it brought a new love to my life.. pure essence.
the depth and otherworldly beauty of this song feels out of place in the facile, superficial, vacuous world layer cake presents. And I think that's the point. It's not within the film, it doesn't exist in that world, but it frames our reaction to it, it provoke emotions about it that the world doesn't warrant, like everyone chasing empty status, success and wealth in that world.
i heard this track while watching Top Gear's review of the Alfa Romeo 8c and the look of that car with Lisa Gerrard's voice was just epic...but i degress, great vid and amazing track
When you hear this voice, you feel and know that there is a spark of divinity in humankind. It is as if the Father is singing right through her. Amazing
Or the voice of Mother Earth
makes me just want to go hard in the weight room and on the field, love this kind of music not even rap or rock can make feel like i want to go pass my limitations
Excellent song, and the part @ 3:04...that just hits me everytime.
So happy I found this ! Fantastic track
@Jayce Ollie yeah the movie is amazing, one of the best I've seen, some great actors in that film