I have no words for the beauty of this piece. There's just something about his voice that absolutely stills the soul. Doesn't matter what it is he's singing.

"So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see, So long lives this, and this gives life to thee." 400 years later and it still gives life... to thee...

Who wants an entire album of songs like this from him?

@jeanetteeastman1638

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely! I found his Von Trapped Family videos last week and that version of Yes, I Have Ghosts has been stuck in my mind ever since, so I'd love an album with this sonnet and the Von Trapped songs on it. I generally love stripped down versions of songs most: I also want my fave singer/songwriter Neil Finn to record an album just of him singing & playing acoustic guitar & piano.

@CSavageSr

2 жыл бұрын

@MrTuna Remix that was mean.

@cantaelaedo

2 жыл бұрын

All the Shakespear´s Sonnets :D

@Dellvmnyam

2 жыл бұрын

Not me ^^

So long as man can breathe, and ears to hear, shall we listen to the mighty floyd

@debrafarris2989

6 жыл бұрын

THOR AXE.

@ThinWhiteAxe

4 жыл бұрын

So long as men can breathe (in the air)

The perfect English experience, this is. Meeting of two great Brits across centuries. Thank you Gilmour and Shakespeare.

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer's lease hath all too short a date: Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, And often is his gold complexion dimm'd; And every fair from fair sometime declines, By chance, or nature's changing course, untrimm'd; But thy eternal summer shall not fade Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow'st; Nor shall Death brag thou wander'st in his shade, When in eternal lines to time thou grow'st; So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.

@TheExtraStout

5 жыл бұрын

君を夏の日にたとえようか。 いや、君の方がずっと美しく、おだやかだ。 荒々しい風は五月のいじらしい蕾をいじめるし、 なによりも夏はあまりにあっけなく去っていく。 時に天なる瞳はあまりに暑く輝き、 かと思うとその黄金の顔はしばしば曇る。 どんなに美しいものもいつかその美をはぎ取られるのが宿命、 偶然によるか、自然の摂理によるかの違いはあっても。 でも、君の永遠の夏を色あせたりはさせない、 もちろん君の美しさはいつまでも君のものだ、 まして死神に君がその影の中でさまよっているなんて自慢話をさせてたまるか、 永遠の詩の中で君は時そのものへと熟しているのだから。 　ひとが息をし、目がものを見るかぎり、 　この詩は生き、君にいのちを与えつづける。 In Japanese .. :)

@unterwant

5 жыл бұрын

saw a young girl in the super market she had a tatoo on her shoulder "so long lives this, and this gives life to thee" wow if I would be 40 years younger I would have asked to merry me ...

@TheTwtebrd

4 жыл бұрын

You need to do more of These David

@grahammaguire404

4 жыл бұрын

Only David Gilmour and a very few other singers, songwriters and musicians can and only sing and totally immerse an audience into total silence because of the beauty , credibility and professionalism of something astonishingly haunting and " OH SO RIGHT" made magical by them for me ,you and brand new worldwide audiences and further afield, stunning and simply makes perfect sense why only these artists ....tread down a new path to remind you and make you feel just when you thought you'd heard all types of alternative music from an array of singers and songwriters you get caught off guard and the power of music has yet again stopped you so statue like still until the last note and word gently fade away

@jeanetteeastman1638

2 жыл бұрын

@@grahammaguire404 Like when Robert Plant sings ballads...I love that even more than his rockers. I'd love to hear David sing a song Plant covered called Darkness, Darkness (but probably in a lower key than Plant did).

Oh my goodness!!! My English teacher showed us this video when studying Italian/English sonnets and this is my ALL time favorite version of Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare! Beauftiful! Love, love, love it!

@dancingecho3864

7 жыл бұрын

Bre Saifullah, me too!

This was amazing. I would buy an album of Gilmour singing poetry.

@reigirl224

3 жыл бұрын

Yesssssss!!!

@jeanetteeastman1638

2 жыл бұрын

@Caper Cream - a pleasure for y_ears lol, maybe!

As a 90 year old I am sharing this with friends again evoking special memories

This made me cry, thank you mr. Gilmour

Splendid! A wonderful voice and a melody that doesn't obscure the meaning make this a joy for ear and mind.

Wow. Beautiful...how music adds so much depth of emotion to the written word.

Gorgeous piece of music. Simple and subtle. Nice scenery. Very peaceful.

Shared this with my high school students...what a beautiful expression of this eternal sonnet!

@JasNotTheGenre

7 жыл бұрын

That's what my English teacher, Mr. Kelly (Pottsgrove), did, since we're learning about sonnets.

My god this is amazing. I mean i thought the poem was good to begin with but then i heard this and its amazing.

Thank you David for another masterpiece!!

Little known fact about this sonnet/song - Shakespeare wrote this specifically for David, himself. True story.

@nzpers

9 жыл бұрын

Actually, I may even believe this 'true' story :)

@swinetrek

9 жыл бұрын

Yep and he rang David demanding his royalties LOL!

@dancingecho3864

7 жыл бұрын

LOL

@sportz2493

6 жыл бұрын

Seems legit. He sure as hell is more lovely and more temperate than a summer's day.

@cristixyz

6 жыл бұрын

David is such a beautiful gal.

I read and, and i read, and i read, and yet, i have never in my life imagined such beauty in Shakespeare... absolutely wonderful... i can still remember the first time i heard this in vivid detail...

Magnificent vocal by David Gilmour, and perfect accompanying music by the late MIchael Kamen! The Bard would be proud.

It's stunning. I have been a huge Gilmour fan for about 35 years or so. But this song reaches another level entirely. It's a real underrated piece of music.

i dont understand how his voice gets so much better as the years go by

"And this gives life to thee." Beautiful.

This is so beautiful...I love David's voice. I could listen all day!

It's really special to hear the poem sang by someone who is able to give life to it. It seems like if the meaning of the sonnet is clearer. The instruments playing also give a different aspect to it. The interesting stuff about this version is that even if someone doesnt't understand it, it feels like something good.

Never thought I'd see the day when I'd be listening to Shakespeare on repeat. Incredible song

Started my "make me cry" playlist with this one. RIP Michael Kamen who came up with the orchestration and asked big Dave to sing it. Check out Michael on the Meltdown Concert dvd this is taken from.

Speechless...that was just beautiful. David Gilmour and Shakespeare. On a houseboat. With music. Honestly, how much more romantic can it possibly get?? Thanks, David. I love it. Lots :)

@deannewoodward

7 жыл бұрын

isn't it awesome that's his recording studio?!

@boomboomerton7394

6 жыл бұрын

2 Brilliant British men centuries apart coming together as one here. Hat's off to Gilmour....nobody can touch him on the guitar and nobody sings like him. He was one of the first to embrace his British accent when so many were trying to sound American. I cannot imagine how proud British people were to have someone say "wait why would I want to try and sound American? And out flows one of the best voices in music. I know as a Virginia born and raised man it was that very thing that drew me in plus his brilliant guitar work. First 3 songs I heard "Time", "Comfortably Numb" and "Young Lust" I said wait this is the same guitarist and singer and it is in his phrasing. Brilliant man. GREAT solo albums too. Wow. Love it. And this is just beautiful. He reminds me of a true renaissance gentleman. He is so humble too. Closest thing to bragging I ever heard him say was "I cannot imagine being in the crowd and experiencing that" -> talking about his outro solos where he cuts loose and he is right because I cannot imagine it either. That is humble. Love his new solo album a special song on it "In Any Tounge" wow incredible. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful piece of art by the way.

What a beautiful rendition of Shakespeare's sonnet. It's so refreshing to hear such a popular work through a different medium, and so well done, too!

David is the right person to sing this wonderful song! I love his voice!!

Pure magic! Vocally gifted for sure..........

I screamed and then started crying. I am not okay. This is so beautiful

@sadfrew4rewfadsfg

27 күн бұрын

If you have to screamed and cry - this is the sign that youÄre totally ok!!!

What a delightful rendition!

This is, quite simply, beautiful.

A thoughtful and uncluttered performance of a wonderful piece of poetry.

great upload, yet another gem from gilmour, his music is timeless & his voice magically freezes all moments in time. Thanks for sharing, this is an amzing and unique upload, im happy to have met you. Shine On! Jake

Wow, this is so wonderful and this studio is a dream.....thank you Sir David Gilmour for all that beautyful music......still a great fan!

Amazing and always heartfelt.

We have been learning about Sonnet 18 and discovered this song. We really love this version of Sonnet 18 - it has helped us understand the meaning of the poem (and to discover and appreciate David Gilmour!)

Absolutely enchanting. Thank you David.

One of the most wonderful sonnet of England's most known writer perfectly brought back to life by this amazingly talented man ... shivers

@Redguard677

Жыл бұрын

+ music by Michael Kamen

So long as men can breathe or eyes can see. So long lives this and this gives life to thee. Magnificent

This is beautiful. The piano is a great touch. A wonderful rendition of a Shakespere piece

What a good job the singer did!This sonnet is my favorite! Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate. Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer's lease hath all too short a date. Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, And often is his gold complexion dimmed, And every fair from fair sometime declines, By chance or nature's changing course untrimmed; But thy eternal summer shall not fade, Nor lose possession of that fair thou owest; Nor shall Death brag thou wand'rest in his shade, When in eternal lines to time thou grow rest. So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, So long lives this and this gives life to thee

This is absolutely one of the most beautiful songs that I have listened to in quite some time. Regardless of how I feel, this song brings me back to where I should be. Thank you Shakespeare and David!

David has added another colour to the Rainbow! Thank you for this!

@ekunakbilashvili3776

8 жыл бұрын

exactly :*

@RobSinclaire

8 жыл бұрын

Wonderful isn't it? ...Rob :O)

Simply Beautiful....Simply Wonderful......Thank you David Gilmour.... :-)

Simply beautiful. Once again a great Gilmour.

His voice!!! I can’t get enough of him. What a wonderful rendition of Sonnet 18! ❤️

This is beautiful. I almost was expecting a guitar solo at the end. :)

love you David Gilmour always and forever thank you for making my life brighter with your music 💗💙💚💛💜💛💚💙💗

Geniuses has there own creation. No spotlight glamour required.

I love the local nature references in Shakespeare's writing, and that's only one wonderful aspect. David Gilmour brings out the greatness of this sonnet.

I'm still dazed :) this is so perfect... my favorite poem by Shakespeare and one of my favorite guitarists... thank you :)

it amazes me how talented David Gilmour is! he never ceases to amaze

Lord this man's talent moves my soul........ thank you David Gilmour 💕💖💗💙💚💛💜💛💚💙💗💖💕

Thanks for this song David. It lives closely in memory of my Dad.

One of the most gifted artists ever! Sir David Gilmour

A Great piece by the King of emotion...!!!

The beauty of this song and of David Gilmour's voice leaves me speechless and breathless.......a beauty beyond words.....

Such lovely song and poignant rendition ! Bravo Gilmour! Thank you for this interpretive song of Sonnet 18 which is now one of my favorites !

His voice is remarkable, I picture myself on a beach, the light sound of the breeze and David singing this song through the radio, what an awesome picture.

Wonderful, beautiful, amazing... There's no words to describe what I feel when I see this video. It bring tears in my eyes!!

Fantastic composition and remarkable voice !!!! Dave forever !!!

Just beautifull! David's voice fits the song perfectly!

the most english of englishness..... wonderful

Great Song and beautiful Video. David Glimour is not just one of the best guitar player ever, he has such a nice voice too. Love it!

Ogni volta ci stupisci con un opera d'arte immortale......❤❤❤

😍😍😍😍😍😍 thank you David Gilmour for making me smile......

I feel deeply blessed by listening to this epic thing.

One of the best guitarist and vocalist of all time, Sir David Gilmour. Such an influence and inspiration.

It gets no better than this. Thank you for posting.

Every time I feel sad and cold on a dark winters day, I watch and listen to this drop of pure liquid gold and life is good again.

Come si fa a non amare quest'uomo?

Simply lovely. I was looking for things to tutor my English Year 11's and this video will definitely be something I'll use after reading Sonnet 18 with them.

David Gilmour and Shakespeare's sonnet. My life is complete ❤

I cant believe that i hear this unique in my 39 years....why so many radios plays shits as metal or hard rock and for this garbage normal people miss so angel music......awesome melody, amazing voice, absolutely perfect song....thank you very much for this upload.

@ralphsaad8637

9 жыл бұрын

David Gilmour is a rock singer. Also there's nothing wrong with that.

@jsvkia1

9 жыл бұрын

David Gilmour is probably the best rock star there is, this man is a guitar god, Pink Floyd!

How perfect can life get, listening to this... Thanks to all involved, including The Bard.

David Gilmour's singing (to his own tune) of Shakespeare's reputedly most famous Sonnet 18 sounds to my ears as a kind of a "Hymn to love", that is, the singer's heart's hymn of love for all that is dear to him: his beloved one, the 'sweet' Thames, his mother country, above all perhaps, the world of the Muses---all this seems to permeate his performance, something spontaneously & gently overflowing from the heart.♪

The one and only David Gilmour À musical genius We love you so much and for ever

@Redguard677

Жыл бұрын

Music by Kamen though

As an enormous fan of Pink Floyd, I really enjoyed this. The minimal music accompaniment and his powerful vocals give the sonnet a visceral poignant quality otherwise absent in other readings.

Beautiful! Thank you Auricélio for sharing it!

Thank you for bringing so much of this into our lives. We are blessed by your art.

We will never see anyone as talented and musically blessed as David Gilmour.

It's been three years since I heard this performance first time and it's still perfect and unique.

This is an amazing interpretation of the words of Shakespeare to a beautiful melody. Wonderful voice. Wonderful treatment of the material. Thank you for uploading this video!

This is so beautiful, a perfect musician and a perfect poem woven together by music

Sublime.

David has the most beautiful, serene voice I have ever heard.

This video brings tears to my eyes. The "summer's day" that he has captured, so simply, so poignantly, will indeed live forever - though we ourselves do not. This is why we must cherish the day and the ones we love all the more.

MY teacher made us listen to this song in my literature class in NDU and well i have to say i was glad he did :)

My favourite poem. Thanks, it is beautifully done.

Wow! That was so beautiful! His voice has just gotten better with age!

Thank you, David. This is nice, really nice.

what a beautiful song !!! I love it dearly !!! thanks a lot

I can't not express words enough to see all you people how i fell inside just by listening to this song... Words by Shakespeare... but heart by David Gilmour. Thanks David Gilmour for this! Sorry about my english!

This makes me love David Gilmour even more than I already do; which I thought was impossible. How cool is that floating studio~~~!!!!

...David is in my eyes one of the greatest artists of the last 45 years ! 'and this gives life to thee ...' . i adore him since 37 years ! LES ... my version of sonnet 18 can not stand against this ...

JUST BEAUTIFUL !! ... thanks, Mr. Gilmour

wonderful, i have it never heard before! This voice, i will close my eyes and i want only dreaming and remember my years past away.

Gilmour SINGS SHAKESPEARE? This is a dream, one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.