Holding Out for a Hero | Medieval Bardcore Style | Hildegard von Blingin’ & Whitney Avalon

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2 жыл бұрын

✨ Secret stuff here: whitneyavalon.com/secrets
▶ / hildegardvonblingin Hildegard’s marvelous channel, full of beautiful medieval versions of popular songs!
▶ Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/3Ziu9r...
▶ Apple Music: / holding-out-for-a-hero...
Watch on the biggest screen you can - there are SO many fun little details in the animation!
We’ve been working on this project since summer 2020, well before the TV series LOKI included this song in a renaissance faire scene. Synchronicity!
** CREDITS **
New Lyrics, Producer, Singer: Whitney Avalon
New Lyrics, Producer, Music Track, Singer: Hildegard von Blingin’
Animation: OOF Animation (Ana Stefaniak & Ignatz Johnson Higham) www.oofanimation.co.uk/
Executive Assistant: Caroline Sharp
Get your name in the next video too by joining the club at / whitneyavalon
Press/licensing/business: contactwhitneyavalon@gmail.com
** LYRICS **
[HILDEGARD] Whither have the worthy gone, oh, where is fair Gawain?
Where is gallant Galahad to take the bridle rein?
[WHITNEY] Is there not a white knight upon a fiery steed?
Late at night I toss and turn and I dream of what I need
[H] I need a hero
I shall hold out for a hero 'til the end of the night
I pray he be hale
Wingèd of heel
And newly return’d from the fight
[W] I need a hero
I shall hold out for a hero 'til the morning light
He must be assur’d
E’er true to his word
With a wit that will thrill and excite
Thrill and excite
Erelong at the witching hour within my reverie
Somewhere just beyond the veil someone reacheth out for me
[H] Racing on a courser and clad in gleaming mail
I shall answer none but he who bringeth me the grail
[W] Aaah, I need a hero
I shall hold out for a hero 'til the end of the night
Could I but afford
My very own sword
I would not require his might
[H] I need a hero
I shall hold out for a hero 'til the morning light
By god was he blessed
E’er true to his quest
A man of whom Chaucer will write
[W] Up where the dragons glide near heaven above
Out on a storm-tossed odyssey
Verily doth a saintly champion ride toward me
[H] Through the wind, and the chill, and the rain
The plague, and the flood
I can feel his approach like a fire in my blood
[BOTH] I need a hero
I shall hold out for a hero ‘til the end of the night
I pray he be hale
Wingèd of heel
And newly return’d from the fight
I need a hero
I shall hold out for a hero ‘til the morning light
A knight, not a pawn
A true paragon
With armor and eyes shining bright
I need a hero
** THANKS FOR WATCHING! :) **
If you’re reading this, comment “Verily, a dream team!” below.

Пікірлер: 392

@Hildegardvonblingin 2 жыл бұрын

Whitney, going on this quest with you was a dream come true. You were born for Bardcore, my friend!

@WhitneyAvalon 2 жыл бұрын

That's a huge compliment, coming from the queen of Bardcore herself!

@geonunes10 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched your videos before this and really hope you can make more projects for us to enjoy. Both of you are great at what you do, and I have to agree with Hildegard, Whitney, as always, did it beautifully

@rachel-in-the-208 2 жыл бұрын

This was REALLY GOOD!! It was beautiful … Amazing! I loved it so much!!

@robinthrush9672 2 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this cover since I discovered bardcore last year. Thank you both for making it.

@albertg.2285 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely love this rendition ladies, it was very beautiful and creative. Hoping we can get more collaborations like this from you two again.

@WhitneyAvalon 2 жыл бұрын

✨ Watch on the biggest screen you can - there are SO many fun little details in the animation! ✨

@noahharristheawesome 2 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏. That was amazing Whitney Avalon. Thou art a verily good singer

@ricklotter 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the sores and the leeches were some of my favorites!

@DrexelJoseph 2 жыл бұрын

How did you transit from rap battles to melodies?🧐🤔

@cythrosi 2 жыл бұрын

The row boat rats had me giggling. 🤭

@patriciabass9502 2 жыл бұрын

@@DrexelJoseph She has always done a variety of different videos. She is a woman of many talents. I was lucky enough to see video clips of her in acting roles too. I am so used to her being funny that watching her act in serious and even really sad roles just blew me away.

@mdccxcii6340 2 жыл бұрын

An unexpected yet very welcome crossover that the world didn't know it needed.

@zdenka8683 2 жыл бұрын

It's been years that the Fairy Godmother's version has been the best cover of this song. And after such a long time... It seems like it finally met a worthy opponent.

@robinthrush9672 2 жыл бұрын

Better than Annapantsu's or Caleb Hyle's?

@commanderschedules2046 2 жыл бұрын

@@robinthrush9672 I love both these people, but I say yes

@nipulkradmsinatagras8293 2 жыл бұрын

*"2021 Collaboration Of The Year"* potential winner right here. *Both the rendition and the nostalgic animation are on point & awesome!*

@zdenka8683 2 жыл бұрын

I hope the animators were paid enough because this is a masterpiece of work and it makes the song even better.

@noneofya5993 Жыл бұрын

Inspiring, nostalgic, romantic, uplifting. Beautiful!

@andreyr3611 11 ай бұрын

They used Renaissance armour, so they were overpaid.

@S-M-D_Hi-Res_AUDIO 2 жыл бұрын

The names Avalon and Blingin sound like out of the Middle Ages. The voices also fit together. Beautiful animation movie, unfortunately too short. // TOP Vlog 👍

@Luanna801 2 жыл бұрын

"Hildegard von Blingin" is a pun on actual medieval writer/nun/composer Hildegard von Bingen (+ the word "bling"). Whitney Avalon on the other hand is, as far as I know, her actual name, and a very cool one!

@laliclaudesol2350 2 жыл бұрын

Actually, Avalon is an island in the world of the Arthurian legends (that supposedly happed in Britain) and Celtic folklore, so it makes total sense that "Avalon" sounds medieval. Such a lovely name! 💕

@msnorringtonsims6536 2 жыл бұрын

why can I only like this ONCE?! It's so beautiful and clever. Voices of angels, you two. Thanks as always to you Whitney; you never fail to lift my spirits with your musical gifts. And thank you for introducing me to Hildegard. Running over to her channel asap

@caesarmatty 2 жыл бұрын

It's on both channels so you can like it twice!

@mrwensveen 2 жыл бұрын

@@caesarmatty Came here specifically to do just that! :D

@zoro_is_awesome6905 2 жыл бұрын

Love how you both take the sword and shield. You've become your own heroes Awesome video!!

@LoJo 2 жыл бұрын

And the trick "Thelma and Louise"-esque ending when the leap off the cliff ends up in them flying off on the dragon (instead of slaying it). 👏👏👏 Well played!

@bruisedhelmet8819 2 жыл бұрын

Had to come here and like it here too! As I have said before: "HOLY HAND GRENADE OF ANTIOCH! That was brilliant and delightful! Love the animation. Love the duet!"

@TheGreatLKHS 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could make animated videos like this.

@WhitneyAvalon 2 жыл бұрын

Ana and Ignatz at OOF Animation did such an amazing job! :)

@jorgecarbajal8076 2 жыл бұрын

For the past 17 years, this song has always reminded me of Shrek 2. However, I will now think of this lovely cover in addition to that iconic scene from the best Shrek movie. Praise to both of you wonderful singers.

@daneroberts1996 2 жыл бұрын

I never noticed but Whitney AVALON is such a perfect name for a medieval bardcore singer

@georgegolob9295 2 жыл бұрын

So much going on visually and musically! And I love when you fly off on the dragon together!

@VosperCDN 2 жыл бұрын

Came over from Hildegard's site to give a listen, like and comment for such a deserving collaboration.

@Hildegardvonblingin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! for spreading the love!

@48reb 2 жыл бұрын

“Verily, a dream team!”…I do love your voice.

@TheNighthawke502 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! The ladies of the medieval and their POV's are certainly under-represented in history, but I can easily imagine them singing this tune! LOL. 😆

@CelestePrimrose 2 жыл бұрын

When you thought that nobody can beat the masterpiece, this appeared..

@ashleytuchin7693 2 жыл бұрын

The Fairy Godmother from Shrek has some competition for best rendition of this song.

@demmarcsxr 2 жыл бұрын

Nice a song gets posted on both channels at once. Killer. Chaucer name drop was priceless.

@northcoaster 2 жыл бұрын

I Love It!!!! This is a song that I have always enjoyed - your version is an enhancement. Your voices complement each other so well and she is almost as beautiful as you are. Will there be a Rap Battle in the future? It's been said (somewhere else on KZfaq) that songs change and grow with each artist that touches it. Well, your version, with the illuminated manuscript, takes this song to a new level. Through this song I have also found Hildegard von Blingin’ (is that really her name??) and have reviewed several of her songs all of which are in the same medieval illuminated manuscript style, it's great.

@shortfin397 2 жыл бұрын

I love how it goes from: dreaming up a guy to: nah lets do it ourselves

@richardbourton4523 2 жыл бұрын

Truly, I am agog at what thine hath given unto us and stricken with admiration! How gorgeous this was! The animation and art style perfectly chosen, the singing glorious to behold (as was ever thus) and how blessed we all art to receive such a collaboration far beyond that which anyone would expect!

@misslangleysoryuisiconic 2 жыл бұрын

_tis i find my beloved hero despite for him looked like a villain but his heart was pure as a gold_

@TheGoldenLady15 2 жыл бұрын

I' faith, mine ears have been blessed by the most radiant sound they ere have heard. Marvelous job, most beauteous ladies.

@neallong2480 2 жыл бұрын

I love Bardcore music and I love Whitney’s music, put them together and you get this masterpiece 💖♥️💙

@AMoniqueOcampo 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh it's animated! Your voice is so beautiful! Awesome collaboration!

@shanedemink2966 2 жыл бұрын

"Verily, a dream team". Nicely done. The animation was awesome!

@DavidWilliams-nm5jv 2 жыл бұрын

Bonnie "Illuminated Manuscript" Tyler will surely approve.

@jengriffiths8683 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. That was a interpretation of my favourite power ballad that I never quite expected. I really enjoyed the subtle medievalification while retaining the essence of the original

@fookingsog 2 жыл бұрын

We *ALL* Need Heroes In This Time of Overreaching Insanity!!! Thank-You @Whitney Avalon !!! ♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️

@mistingwolf 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing cover! Your voices go so well together, and I love the animated story too!

@RamblinRick_ 2 жыл бұрын

Much as I enjoyed the lyrics rewrite, I love their voices. They're pure...they're clean...they're amazing. Hopefully, this is the first of many to come.

@Grendachan 2 жыл бұрын

My mom, my Wife, my daughter and my uncle were with me when I watched this on my big screen tv. (Don't worry..didn't share link) We were ALL blown away! This is so incredible it's beyond words. Amazing..Just amazing. I can't say anymore than that...it's probably one of the best covers I've heard of that song EVER! Thank you!

@WhitneyAvalon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad the whole family enjoyed it together. :D

@jeremyroskes5391 2 жыл бұрын

@@WhitneyAvalon have you heard of youtubers like nostalgia critic, angry video game nerd, cinema snob, film brain, obscurus lupa, linkara, phelous, nostalgia chick, todd in the shadows, and rap critic

@SwiftpawWolffox 2 жыл бұрын

Not only is this a great bardcore cover with your voices, but the animation is extremely amusing!

@ZeldaRoseSongbook 2 жыл бұрын

Two of my most favour'd musical creators come forth to craft pure musical sorcery!

@northcoaster 2 жыл бұрын

I return to this song, prior to bed, to be uplifted and soothed. Truly a magnificent collaboration, may this be just the first of many.

@Waallelujah 2 жыл бұрын

I love your songs so much. I do. And your voice. Best bardcore ever. I've used your music to get me through hours of studying and such until I graduated from uni.

@AndyAnderson93 2 жыл бұрын

"A man of whom Chaucer will write" 👌🏻

@dawnreinhardt9674 2 жыл бұрын

I am extremely late but this is the best thing I've ever heard. Here's to the KZfaq Algorithm!

@ChampagneKanyon 2 жыл бұрын

best collab ever. i was wondering why i had the same thing on my sub list twice but now i know why. Liking and supporting all of yall

@davet1990 2 жыл бұрын

Those determined, purposeful quick walks. Brilliant!!!! All brilliant!!!

@dianeaishamonday9125 2 жыл бұрын

Two queens 👸🏼👸🏻 creating something amazing together!!! "Verily, a dream team!" Love this! 😍

@The_Keh27 2 жыл бұрын

Verily this ballad be worthy of the gods

@KavidDrebs1986 Жыл бұрын

Unbelivebel, how this is tuching me. Immortal

@izzybean9737 2 жыл бұрын

I NEEDED THIS CROSSOVER AND I DIDN'T EVEN REALISE I NEEDED IT

@theosirota 2 жыл бұрын

Whitney did it again... something that I didn't knew I needed, until I watched it🤩

@kirsten5335 2 жыл бұрын

The harmonies are *chefs kiss*

@robertbludworth5757 2 жыл бұрын

Everything about this is spectacular.

@Caledoriv 2 жыл бұрын

Simply wonderful!

@nothankyouever 2 жыл бұрын

I literally got teary eyed! This is amazing!

@hansolav5924 4 ай бұрын

I think I may be the only one to have read stuff into them taking the sword and shield of the last one and passing him by. :P

@oliviab.2486 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew i needed this cover of Holdin Out For A Hero. This is amazing and one of the best covers ever!! ❤️

@davet1990 2 жыл бұрын

This is lovely Whitney. Beautiful!!!

@bethanyk.5378 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously the best version thus far!

@markhettenbach3141 2 жыл бұрын

That was amazing, i love the new lyrics.

@marytickel6820 2 жыл бұрын

Charming and joyous! Thank you!

@WendyLovesStocking166 2 жыл бұрын

The Ultimate Duet I’ve ever seen in my whole life!

@blinkowarner3117 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous!

@branadain 2 жыл бұрын

This was amazing! I love the visuals, and the lyrics, and of course your beautiful voices together!

@77Rocketeer 2 жыл бұрын

Best yet!

@velkyn1 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! One of my favorite songs done wonderfully!

@kellers5696 2 жыл бұрын

Brava! Amazing as usual

@thomasmcnutt2018 2 жыл бұрын

All D&D goodness wrapped up in great bardic verses!!! Thank you!

@frednewstead908 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thankyou

@abangjago7119 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Fantastic! This is...LARGER THAN LIFE! I have another favorite version now!

@johnsmileygarrett6845 2 жыл бұрын

I am totally blown away by this...such talent!

@LindaDanvers Жыл бұрын

I love this team-up. That was beautiful ❤️!

@42speedybeattie 2 жыл бұрын

I love the new lyric touches. The singing is also top notch.

@APNambo 2 жыл бұрын

Verily, a dream team! Beautiful, just beautiful!

@dc-k4868 Жыл бұрын

Until this I would caution anyone against covering Bonnie, but this is a real treat!

@spencerwilson3298 2 жыл бұрын

This awesome and beautiful!

@scylla1772 2 жыл бұрын

The absolute tingles from these beautiful harmonies stole my soul like a fae in the wood

@spencerwilson3298 2 жыл бұрын

You two should make more duets!

@kateb.4600 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible. So happy to hear this from you!!!

@Victoria-pt4io 2 жыл бұрын

I love everything about this 💗

@leonardstanway8332 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this! Thank you!

@rebekahconley6496 2 жыл бұрын

beautifully done ladies!!!

@CosmicCub Жыл бұрын

Among the 2,453,660 songs this is just as catchy!! Thanks, Janet!!

@louiemarks8501 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous and awesome! Gonna be blowing up renn faires forever!

@guillaumedebay2178 2 жыл бұрын

Huge work !! Amazing !!

@ntpruett 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!!

@loccaophuc4114 2 жыл бұрын

The vocal performance is through the roof! Simply love it 🧡

@AussieCassPlays 2 жыл бұрын

This is AMAZING! Thanks so much!

@toriwisdom6667 2 жыл бұрын

Utterly incredible, I'm absolutely delighted by ALL OF IT

@Lavite200 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic and clever to boot.

@imaginefun13 2 жыл бұрын

Your voices sound so beautiful together!

@blueevening 2 жыл бұрын

This is marvellous!

@zenith110 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed e very moment of this. And the harmony- to die for. We do not deserve you both!

@schtoltenheimreinbach7312 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@michaelsnow4735 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant Whitney 👏👌😀

@tinplategeek1058 2 жыл бұрын

Verily an enchanted video.

@New_Muslims 2 жыл бұрын

You have charisma, presence, and a screen in your features that make you acceptable to the audience, and you are smart enough to take advantage of these qualities in order to endear the audience in what you offer.