Well met everyone! First and foremost thank you all again for your support, the kind words, comments, criticism etc. I am totally overwhelmed by the feedback and I can't say enough how important it is for me to hear what you think and what the music means to you. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! As a side note I wanted to point out to some more platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, you name it) on which you can listen to this song and all the other covers, as of now: corneliuslink.lnk.to/wakemeup If there is something new regarding these platforms, I will keep you updatet. Stay tuned for more music to come soon and what is much more important: stay safe in these difficult times! I go back to my room at the Bards College of Solitude now and take some lessons with headmaster Viarmo. All the best to you!

For a moment I thought this was WAKE ME UP INSIIIDE

Me and my homies be vibing to this in a tavern drinking apple cabbage stew

I appreciate that someone took the time to create this masterpiece

Forging my path through yon shadows Lead 'long by this core within I know not when I shall reach my repose Yet I know where I will begin They say that I behave of a court jester Living in childish fantasy Yet fate gives no renown should I not rise to wear the crown Though I'll not be beaten down Awaken me when all has ended When mine wounds are all but mended I hath spent years searching out destiny Yet all that was found was but me Awaken me when all has ended When mine wounds are all but mended I hath spent years searching out destiny Yet all that was found was but me Heavy is the head that bears a regal helm Yet such weight I can not raise Hoping that one day I shall rule the realm Yet this weakness but stays If only time could stop, no need to go on Not fearing the coming age Fate's but a plan to bring the weak from the strong Royalty is but a wage Awaken me when all has ended When mine wounds are all but mended I hath spent years searching out destiny Yet all that was found was but me Awaken me when all has ended When mine wounds are all but mended I hath spent years searching out destiny Yet all that was found was but me

CORNELIUS YOU BEAUTY coming back when the world needed him the most.

Thank you good sir. Such a chill bop. ♥️

Bardcore blew up but somehow they all just never sounded as good as the OGs you've made. Thanks for uploading, I've missed your covers.

Blacksmith: No you can't be a poet get back to work! Me:

"Hippity Hoppity, your music is now my playlist property"

Our muse hath returned upon us? Thank the heavens above!

The Return of the King

Alas! The father of Bardcore returns with another hit!

rip Avicii, and banger cover mate

Welcome back, Sir Cornelius. Awaiting for Lady Hildegard to add her gorgeous vocals.

Welcome back! This is great.

Damn thy melody! For tis heavy and yet joyful, and has brought tears to thine eyes!

RIP Avicii and forever thanks to Aloe Blacc who wrote the melody, lyrics, and performed the vocals.

_Clicks subtitles_ "[Music]" I don't what I was expecting

RETURN OF THE KING

THE RETURN OF THE BARD. With a fantastic tune this day, worthy of celebrating his return. Open thine eyes, all, and rejoice the bard's return!

What I really like about your music is that it isn't just the same song with different instruments. You can feel how much thought went into it. Thank you.

Wake me up at the break of dawn because there are only so many hours of sunlight in a day, and the sheep are not going to feed themeselves.

When I first saw this, I was like: "Wake me up", and then what? Inside? Before you go-go? When September ends?

Dear Sir Avicii, we miss you. Our hearts cry since your departure. We would have liked to keep you longer. But sometimes it is too difficult to be the legend of an entire generation.

Being a musician in feudal times was such a lucky gift. Kings would keep you around because there was literally no other source of music around and if you couldn't tell already, people love good music. No matter what race, sex, continent, or even time period. Ancient peoples could be swayed by the power of music. It's the language of God. It speaks to the infinite. Imagine walking into a castle or tavern and hearing this absolute banger. Timeless

Truly a timeless masterpiece written by Sir Tim Bergling from the house of Avicii, known for the best bards throughout time. Although it's been 804 years since his passing, I still reminisce about his absence every day as if it was yesterday. Translation for all the kids before the 90s, 1290s to be exact: Forsooth an everlasting masterpiece written by Sir Tim Bergling from the house of Avicii, known for the meetest bards throughout time. Although 'tis been 804 years since his passing, I still reminisce about his absence every day as 'twere yesterday

The man who started it all... riding into town... lute in the wind...

Tis’ good to see ya again my friend

Am I the only one who knew this was Avicii by the title??

Btw dude - I know there's a lot of Bardcore around these days, but your has always been the best by far!

The war was over. Now you're in a tavern with your brothers who fought bravely. You're all dancing and laughing and at the same time commemorating the lost brothers who sacrificed their lives to give their citizens a peaceful future. Beers are flowing. Maidens are working hard. You can smell these warriors' tipsy breath. The whole place is full of light and a complete mess. It was wonderful.

for some reason the instruments used combined with the song made my head cool down. this actually could be good study music.

At least this isn't a meme, with that said you always made art in my opinion and the bard core conversion of wake me up is beatiful!!!!!!

I was having an awful day, thank you Cornelius.

Your channel is one of the best things that happened this year...

Yesss Cornelius we've been waiting for you, welcome back to the world of memes!

HE'S BACK GUYS, HE'S BACK!!!!!

Rest in peace Avicii

Splendid work. I'm quite sure Avicci is cheerfully smiling in the next life over this. Initially I thought I read the title as Wake Me Up Inside from Everessence, maybe that is something interesting to hear in a Medieval tune. Please continue your great work as these songs I do enjoy during the quiet afternoon in my living room. ;)

Memes and jokes aside, all of these medieval covers are banger!

It is completely possible that a talented musician was strumming this, sat under a tree on a sunny day, 400 years ago.

Why only 9 views, Cornelius revived bardcore and still he doest get much credit

I took multiple levels in Bard just to play this channel for my dnd party

Return of the king

"Thank you bard, for this slamming banger"

Rejoice! Our lord hath returned!

Okay, that spot where everything comes together at 1:40 gave me chills.

This one is my favourite. It doesn't sound like someone just downloaded the midi for the original song and changed the instruments. It sounds like it was completely recreated to sound like a medieval track. Excellent work.

finally found I a good music to listen while walking to Rome

Idk there's just something that makes these tunes soooo good! Kinda of like they were meant to be this way...

Perfect for playing during D&D games in taverns

My favorite type of notification is when you upload a new bop

It seems so unreal to me that this wonderful person is no longer alive! 😢😢😢😢

The Grand Master is back.

When Cornelius uploads, you know you are bound to have a blessed day.

Return of the prodigal son

Alas, poor Avicii. A young minstrel taken up to Heaven far too soon.

The King has returned.

And here I thought today was going to be a regular day with nothing exciting in it. Thank you good sir for brightening my day up!

Geez, what an exquisite rendition of this hauntingly beautiful song.

Finally, the all mighty Cornelius is back!

This channel literally does the best medieval style covers!

PERFECT. TAKE MY LIKE.

The thing about Lord Cornelius is that he doesn’t just remix any popular songs, he only uses ones that somehow translate incredibly well into bard-core, as well as high quality sounds, the rhythm,the fact that the instruments don’t clash with the song at all and that’s amazing.

this shit made me almost cry. he really was our national treasure..... and you honored him !!!!

This hits in a different but equally amazing way to the original!

When you leave the Swedish Empire... *"Pack up your things!"*

the return of the king

All hail Corneleus Link. The finest composer that doth grace this green & pleasant land.

I've been waiting with notifications on for months - welcome back!

Among all the extraordinary bardcore covers developed in this period, I feel Cornelius Link's ones sound the best. They are so well made, I can actually feel very medieval just listening to them and it's amazing the care put on the instruments... I really appreciate man.

For whatever reason most of these songs sound better then the original ones. Well done.

hes back guys

this song is so perfect without the lyrics and in this medieval mood

This guy deserves more subs change my mind

The messiah of medieval covers is back!

Ah yes, Sir Cornelius the Traveling Bard has finally returned! What's this? A new melody? Perfect!

When the world needed him the most...

I thank thee for blessing my ears

Me and the boys were vibing to this in the tavern on new years eve.

Turn the speed to 1.25, and it just adds to the amazingness :3

Happy to hear another lovely cover :) A melancholic nostalgia for the simpler times when this would play on the radio.

My Son, I'am so proud of you...Dein neustes Cover ...so warm, so schön in allen Tönen...mein Herz strahlt in Liebe...Deine Mama ♡♡♡

HES BACKK

Back in the days, this is what me and the lads used to listen to

Try playing this at 1.25x speed

At last a tune never to be heard before, by the master of the guild of bards, Cornelius Link.

I clicked cos I thought this was LP but then again you can never go wrong with your choice of music so I'll just bop away like usual.

This is the only one medieval style channel that i like

Can you imagine this being played in a tavern with a single tallow candle next to the bard and the village ladies crowding around doing a dance that shows off their ankles?

How is it that you basically created bardcore, and yet since the trend launched no cover has even come close to being as good as one of yours?

I don't know why, but the first 11 seconds REALLY resonate with my soul. It's just a soothing introspective start to the song that makes you think about life.

This used to be one of my friends favorite type of music. Still can't believe he's not alive anymore. I wish he was so he could experience it for himself

I'm so glad you're back, I was starting to miss your masterpieces.

Rouse me from my slumber.

man, this song lends itself so well to this format, and is poignant as heck given his fate.....

I now have an official new favourite song!

Awaken Thou - Avicii

This is so relaxing. Thank you ♡