This song takes extreme talent to play, singing it is on a different level altogether. It can only be sung from the depths of a soul that 'gets' Nier. And with Nier Automata, Yoko Taro is finally getting the recognition as the visionary he is. Accomplished.
Gorgeous effort! Even if I am late for several years, but the recent Nier:Replicant ver. 1.22 brings me here and... I am grateful to find this. Thank you very much for the amazing heartfelt effort you made.
Stunning video. Loved your voice since your husband's Just Hold On fl chan vid; love his music. Amazing camera and setting and costume. Nier is such a stunning prospect.
I haven't gone to OCR in awhile but I always checked in and as soon as I saw this I was already looking for the thumbs up key. It's very beautiful, but I haven't heard anything by Jillian as of yet that I did not enjoy and listen to hundreds of times. Thank you for creating another mesmerizing track.
AHHHH I fangirled so much before even clicking I adore this games soundtrack so much I love Nier! This was stunning, adored it! Wonderful, wonderful job!
First time watching your videos and I honestly don't know how. Never played NieR but I'm a fan of the soundtrack ("Grandma" in particular) so I'll be dropping a like and favorite. Love literally everything about this video. Definitely subbed.
Normally I don't comment, but the moment I ran into this video I knew I had to. You see, I actually knew a bit about you before finding this channel-- I believe the first songs I heard from you were when you sung in conjunction with Zircon's works...a few years back? (I started with Antigravity and Breathing You In, more specifically. I also found Walking in the Air, I Wonder as I Wander among others.) Without a doubt, your singing was, and still is, exceptional-- perhaps that was what got me into the trance/new age/dance genre of music. Coincidentally, I discovered NieR's "Song of the Ancients" (Particularly the battle version, "Song of the Ancients / Fates") recently and came to love it. I was shocked but also so so very happy to see that you have created your own rendition. I'm really looking forward to what you make in the future!
jesus jillian, you are expressing your soul resonating it from deep inside you like you woke it up from a dormant sleep to express it in this moment, you are a muse an angel, it's weightless and euphoric.
I want to chime in and say that there's a little more than just the 'dark and light' feel of that sculpture with the setting considering NieR's lore, background, and connections to Yoko Taro's other games. It's amazingly well selected. :D
so sad knowing this is your latest work, which is already almost 2 years ago, please continue making incredible work like this, your voice sends chill down every vertebrate spine, love your art. i wish you best of luck!
Oh hey, I remember helping out with this one--this is a fantastic end product, and the song is absolutely gorgeous! Congrats to all involved, you did a great job!
This was so lovely!!! The arrangement was absolutely stunning! I hope you'll cover more NieR songs in the future. Your voice is absolutely perfect for them. This was really beautiful! God bless you!!! :)
I knew that looked like the National Harbor! I was at MAGFest this year, and got to see that intriguing sculpture. It would have been cool to see this, but just knowing I was so close to it when it was being filmed is good enough for me. I can't wait for the next MAGFest.
Wonderful arrangement! Fantastic tribute to one of the greatest games of our time. Really like the aesthetic and setting of the video too. Emi Evans & Keiichi Okabe would be proud! Chills @ 0:42 ...=D
Just revisited your Snake Eater vid last night for the nerd chills I always get from it. And then this comes out! I might just have to go restart (and actually finish) Nier now. :)
Jillian, thank you for inviting me to your channel a bit ago. TH-cam has brought indie music mainstream and listeners and content creators reap the benefits. You and Zirch produce quality content. Keep it up!
Jillian Aversa :-D Will I see you again November in Hamburg? I bought tickets again because I just had to listen to everything again... and take a bunch of friends with me as well!
FitzZZ I really hope so! They haven't announced yet whether they'll be bringing any soloists, but keep your fingers crossed. ^^ I loved Berlin and Munich, as well as the rest of our European tour earlier this year. :D
one of the best game soundtracks of all time, maybe the best... so living up to the original is no small task... but your cover is perfect! awesome job! I like the mood you set with your video and cosplay too :)
As a long-time fan of Jillian's, I'm looking forward to seeing Video Games Live in Melbourne next week! Her performances, both here and the tracks shared on OCR, have me hyped.
about to watch this... good luck on singing this language mash up of english jp german and latin and. ah e a lil french. you just hit the first verse -BEAUTIFUL O M G
Even when I don't know the source, I know I'm in for a treat. Beautiful as always, Jillian. Doug's percussion was pretty great too! Loved the icy, mellow vibe of this collab.
Doug Perry Just saw the announcement about the single release on OCR. Didn't realize you were DrumUltimA! (Should've recognized that smooth vibraphone playing.)
Man nier has one of best soundtracks in the history of gaming not to mention the story is very deep and moving. it deserves way more attention than it got. cant wait for the second game ugh im ready for my heart to be destroyed again lol
Zircon has been one of my favorite artists over the past few years. So naturally, I've heard his wife Jillian featured in quite a few of his songs. While playing Nier: Automata today, all of a sudden I hear a song that I start to really like and I think, this sounds a lot like Jillian Aversa. I honestly didn't think it was, but after a few more minutes I had to look it up just in case. Holy crap was I shocked to see it was her. Fucking awesome! I hope to randomly hear you and Zircon in some more video game titles! Edit: Now I'm not sure if it was her voice that I heard in the game or if it's just a coincidence that she covered the song. Anyone know?
this is so amazing! you pretty much sound exactly like the original singer.. truly impressive! i hope you do some covers of Nier 2, after it releases . (pretty sure that game will have a great OST as well)
The OST of this game is PURE MAGIC! amazing arrangement!
hello you also speak spanish but hoy love it?
This song takes extreme talent to play, singing it is on a different level altogether. It can only be sung from the depths of a soul that 'gets' Nier. And with Nier Automata, Yoko Taro is finally getting the recognition as the visionary he is.
Accomplished.
Radiant
Gorgeous effort! Even if I am late for several years, but the recent Nier:Replicant ver. 1.22 brings me here and... I am grateful to find this. Thank you very much for the amazing heartfelt effort you made.
Nier... such an underaprecieted jewel.
foras592 not anymore lol
Not (A)nymore
Remastered came out lol
we got an anime now lol@@Desmond-xp4wr
I would love to see Jillian and Emi Evans actually do the duet version of this song...
Buddy's going ham on that vibraphone. Amazing cover!
thanks! ham is the only way to play :)
Finally! Thank you for this! Nier got one of my favourite soundtrack of all time!
I didn't expect something so haunting and beautiful. I cannot fully express my feelings in words.
I wish I could meet someone in real life like you because I feel the same way and have no one to talk about it with.
Stunning video. Loved your voice since your husband's Just Hold On fl chan vid; love his music. Amazing camera and setting and costume. Nier is such a stunning prospect.
I got goosebumps as soon as you start singing.
This song made me cry ;-; This voice, this melody, that SINGER are perfect
I don't understand how this channel only has 25k subs. This channel should have way more people subbing o.O
I haven't gone to OCR in awhile but I always checked in and as soon as I saw this I was already looking for the thumbs up key. It's very beautiful, but I haven't heard anything by Jillian as of yet that I did not enjoy and listen to hundreds of times. Thank you for creating another mesmerizing track.
Completely stole my heart...
bro, how does this not have millions of views!? one of the best covers i’ve ever heard
AHHHH I fangirled so much before even clicking I adore this games soundtrack so much I love Nier! This was stunning, adored it! Wonderful, wonderful job!
First time watching your videos and I honestly don't know how. Never played NieR but I'm a fan of the soundtrack ("Grandma" in particular) so I'll be dropping a like and favorite. Love literally everything about this video.
Definitely subbed.
Play the game, you won't regret it. It has the best gameplay I've seen in a game
This sounds really great. You maintain its quality and heart. I feel like I'm back in the game again. Good job to both of you.
Normally I don't comment, but the moment I ran into this video I knew I had to.
You see, I actually knew a bit about you before finding this channel-- I believe the first songs I heard from you were when you sung in conjunction with Zircon's works...a few years back? (I started with Antigravity and Breathing You In, more specifically. I also found Walking in the Air, I Wonder as I Wander among others.) Without a doubt, your singing was, and still is, exceptional-- perhaps that was what got me into the trance/new age/dance genre of music.
Coincidentally, I discovered NieR's "Song of the Ancients" (Particularly the battle version, "Song of the Ancients / Fates") recently and came to love it. I was shocked but also so so very happy to see that you have created your own rendition.
I'm really looking forward to what you make in the future!
This version it's incredible, I have bought this one, this artis need a lot of support, lady Jillian you are so amazing, congrats.
Chills. I got legitimate chills down my spine and goosebumps EVERYWHERE. Amazing.
jesus jillian, you are expressing your soul resonating it from deep inside you like you woke it up from a dormant sleep to express it in this moment, you are a muse an angel, it's weightless and euphoric.
Loved NieR, With this you made me a lifelong fan. You have such a beautiful voice.
You are honestly the best cover-artist of this song that I've ever heard so far! Subscribed from now on!
I'm totally in love with your interpretation, well done! Can't wait for NieR: Automata.
+llNegoya Oh, hey Negoya :D
This video going to be hits again soon
Great stuff guys, Doug i love you
insaneintherainmusic Thanks man :)
insaneintherainmusic Wah... Found you here?!
Will you.. by chance, hypothetically, ever remix a NieR, Automata or Drakengard song?
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Happy New Year Jillian and thanks for your amazing voice :D
Awesome! Love Nier- such an underrated game
I want to chime in and say that there's a little more than just the 'dark and light' feel of that sculpture with the setting considering NieR's lore, background, and connections to Yoko Taro's other games. It's amazingly well selected. :D
so sad knowing this is your latest work, which is already almost 2 years ago, please continue making incredible work like this, your voice sends chill down every vertebrate spine, love your art. i wish you best of luck!
This needs so much more attention! Great cover
Oh hey, I remember helping out with this one--this is a fantastic end product, and the song is absolutely gorgeous! Congrats to all involved, you did a great job!
Song of the Ancients (Popola) is my favorite song from NieR. This deserves more views.
This was so lovely!!! The arrangement was absolutely stunning! I hope you'll cover more NieR songs in the future. Your voice is absolutely perfect for them. This was really beautiful! God bless you!!! :)
I knew that looked like the National Harbor! I was at MAGFest this year, and got to see that intriguing sculpture. It would have been cool to see this, but just knowing I was so close to it when it was being filmed is good enough for me. I can't wait for the next MAGFest.
ChazzzyF Also, and I can't believe I didn't say this in the original comment, marvelous job. I'm off to go look up this soundtrack because of this.
This is absolutely amazing.
i have now become a fan of yours, Jillian, because of this song. i have never heard your music but i will now.
I love Nier, and Song of Ancients. Its wonderful to see you do a cover of this song, its lovely! I hope you are excited for Nier 2 E3 announcement!
Liking and subscribing even before the end Single-handedly because of the memories Goodbye Thinker gave.
This is amazing, nice job!
I can listen to this all day, this is beautiful
Wonderful arrangement! Fantastic tribute to one of the greatest games of our time. Really like the aesthetic and setting of the video too. Emi Evans & Keiichi Okabe would be proud! Chills @ 0:42 ...=D
love love love love, love, love!
Honestly amazing work, Taro Yoko posted some insane praise on his personal facebook about this video, definitely gonna subscribe!
Thank you. I was so shocked and ecstatic when he posted his reaction!
masterpiece
Oh, I've got goosebumps from this song, thank you.
Just revisited your Snake Eater vid last night for the nerd chills I always get from it.
And then this comes out! I might just have to go restart (and actually finish) Nier now. :)
liked and subbed. amazing composition and probably one of the best covers
Oh my God, that is so beautiful and magical. Nier is one of my all-time favorite games, so I'm seriously excited about the sequel! ^-^
I wanna cry... Good job
No one stops!
Absolutely love the video and song! You're both incredible here. And you found a good use for The Awakening statue :)
*somberly sits around the campfire happily bobbing along to Julian's voice*
Jillian, thank you for inviting me to your channel a bit ago. TH-cam has brought indie music mainstream and listeners and content creators reap the benefits. You and Zirch produce quality content. Keep it up!
god... this is amazing. my type of arrangement. Thank you!
Cool! I saw her at "Video Games Live" in Berlin! :-D She has an amazing voice for such a small woman :-) (not that size ever mattered anyway ^^)
FitzZZ Bahaha... thank you! Gotta fight that opera singer stereotype. ^_~
Jillian Aversa :-D Will I see you again November in Hamburg? I bought tickets again because I just had to listen to everything again... and take a bunch of friends with me as well!
FitzZZ I really hope so! They haven't announced yet whether they'll be bringing any soloists, but keep your fingers crossed. ^^ I loved Berlin and Munich, as well as the rest of our European tour earlier this year. :D
Hope you make more of these someday, they're all really solid.
Excellent rendition. The song is very beautiful and somewhat haunting, and that was captured so well.
one of the best game soundtracks of all time, maybe the best... so living up to the original is no small task... but your cover is perfect! awesome job! I like the mood you set with your video and cosplay too :)
As a long-time fan of Jillian's, I'm looking forward to seeing Video Games Live in Melbourne next week! Her performances, both here and the tracks shared on OCR, have me hyped.
StreetBoyWill Sadly, I won't be at the Melbourne show! They aren't doing any vocal solo pieces. :< Hopefully next time!
This is VERY beautiful, magical and restful. Thumbs up all the way :)
I liked this cover much better than the original.. it turned into a beautiful calm ballad .... Cannot express how much magnificent this is.
Miss you Jilian Aversa!!!
Absolutly amazing !!! Thank you so much for rearranging one of my most favorite vg soundtrack :3
You made my day :D
Wish you all a great day !
about to watch this... good luck on singing this language mash up of english jp german and latin and. ah e a lil french. you just hit the first verse -BEAUTIFUL O M G
Even when I don't know the source, I know I'm in for a treat. Beautiful as always, Jillian. Doug's percussion was pretty great too! Loved the icy, mellow vibe of this collab.
sanityismadness Thanks so much! I hope we get to do something like this again :)
Doug Perry Just saw the announcement about the single release on OCR. Didn't realize you were DrumUltimA! (Should've recognized that smooth vibraphone playing.)
wish she was on amazon music mp3 love her voice totally awesome
Your voice gives me goose bumps. I sit here stunned and mesmerized.
Goosebumps, for real.
It's very beautiful, please more !
so beautiful!
I almost fainted reading the title......and died watching this.
This is EPIC! loved it!!! When will you do Grandma!
Thank you so much for this.
Amazing
You two make a fantastic duo. Shivers.
***** Thanks man! I agree :)
+Doug Perry Thank you so much for arranging this composition! I got a tear of joy!
Dragoon Paladin My pleasure! I'm so glad you enjoyed it :)
+Sebastian Wolff When are you doing your NieR covers? :D
You did very beautiful. your voice matched very well, and not only that a unique style you have there :)
Amazing.
One word...AMAZING!!!!!
HOLY FU-
I MEAN-
WOW... *ahem* Sorry. I was expecting something good clicking it but I was not expecting something so, well, perfect o-o
chill out man ur ok dont die lol
You are just amazing. You can be very proud Mrs. Aversa :-)
That's just amazing, needs more views.
Жаль, что больше не делаете таких красивых каверов. 😢
Man nier has one of best soundtracks in the history of gaming not to mention the story is very deep and moving. it deserves way more attention than it got. cant wait for the second game ugh im ready for my heart to be destroyed again lol
omg Emil "I don't want... to... die" like srsly
Amazing,my favorite game.
The only thing that could make this more perfect is if it were the Fate/Atonement version that's sung by both Devola and Popola.
Beatyful❤🙏👌
Wow! This is beautiful! Ive always thought it would be incredibly tough the master the tongue of this beautiful language. What a wonderful cover
well that was fantastic
I knew I recognized that statue from somewhere! Lovely cover.
Zircon has been one of my favorite artists over the past few years. So naturally, I've heard his wife Jillian featured in quite a few of his songs. While playing Nier: Automata today, all of a sudden I hear a song that I start to really like and I think, this sounds a lot like Jillian Aversa. I honestly didn't think it was, but after a few more minutes I had to look it up just in case. Holy crap was I shocked to see it was her. Fucking awesome!
I hope to randomly hear you and Zircon in some more video game titles!
Edit: Now I'm not sure if it was her voice that I heard in the game or if it's just a coincidence that she covered the song. Anyone know?
YES
this is so amazing! you pretty much sound exactly like the original singer.. truly impressive!
i hope you do some covers of Nier 2, after it releases . (pretty sure that game will have a great OST as well)
That song
She has the most soothing voice I've ever heard, sounds like a month er to me.
It's nice to hear someone singing my favorite song from a game I most likely will never be able to play.
why the fuck this didnt hit 1 mill yet?
please come back :,(
You made me make up my mind to play NieR. I have to find this game ! ^^
This sound so much like the PS3 XMB ver. thank you