Baba Yetu - Civilization IV Theme Cover - Peter Hollens feat. Malukah

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    This song by composer Christopher Tin has always filled me with so much energy and getting to sing on Peter's cover arrangement made me to appreciate it even more!
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Komentáře • 3,3K

  • @malufenix
    @malufenix  Před 10 lety +2572

    Baba Yetu!!! A collaboration with Peter Hollens! Wooo!

    • @Naldela_Teleyal
      @Naldela_Teleyal Před 10 lety +1

      *args* ... Germany :-\ paste.bka.li/2AM/

    • @LoganSwapp
      @LoganSwapp Před 10 lety +23

      Great song, and you guys nailed it!

    • @ZachValkyrie
      @ZachValkyrie Před 10 lety +11

      You should do a cover of Over the Hills and Far Away from the Sharpe series. That would be amazing.

    • @Naldela_Teleyal
      @Naldela_Teleyal Před 10 lety

      Perfect. Danke M. Bergmann

    • @Malkav96
      @Malkav96 Před 10 lety +3

      malufenix and ***** , this was AWESOME. Think you guys should hit up Bethesda and do another collab for them to stick in the next Elder Scrolls game ;)

  • @demonlordfluffles1275
    @demonlordfluffles1275 Před rokem +57

    8 years and this is still my favorite version of this song.

    • @lomicwind
      @lomicwind Před 2 měsíci

      Goosebumps each time I listen to that song :)

  • @Mikeztarp
    @Mikeztarp Před 8 lety +622

    I accidentally pressed the C key at the same time as the space bar (to unpause the video), which activated the closed captions and made CZcams try to find English words that match the Swahili lyrics. I strongly recommend it.

    • @arissarowen8343
      @arissarowen8343 Před 8 lety +28

      +Mikeztarp Omg I died laughing

    • @Nakall
      @Nakall Před 8 lety +9

      +Mikeztarp OMFG thats hilarious!

    • @currygirl7225
      @currygirl7225 Před 8 lety +9

      +Mikeztarp my son loves this song so I had him put the cc on ... he was cracking up so hard it was such a joy to see him laugh thanks!!!

    • @lynackhilou4865
      @lynackhilou4865 Před 8 lety +5

      yeah that's pretty hilarious thanks for the good laugh ;)

    • @jamilhneini1002
      @jamilhneini1002 Před 8 lety +20

      the legends says captions is a translation of your subconscious

  • @LJF7
    @LJF7 Před 10 lety +59

    Malukah has an amazing voice and she seems like such a wonderful person. Wishing her every success and happiness.

    • @malufenix
      @malufenix  Před 10 lety +42

      LJF7 I wish you every success and happiness right back! Thank you very, very much for watching :D

  • @Dani_Krossing
    @Dani_Krossing Před 9 lety +149

    I saved this video as a bookmark and keep coming back to it when I need to take my mind off stress. Best version I have ever heard.

  • @frisianmouve
    @frisianmouve Před 8 lety +2351

    A song composed by an asian guy in an African language sung by white people from a game about the rise of humanity. Now if that isn't awesome i don't know what is

    • @tntfresh4303
      @tntfresh4303 Před 8 lety +141

      Maluka is Mexican I believe.

    • @bmobmo6438
      @bmobmo6438 Před 8 lety +49

      well, not the rise of humanity but the rise of civilization.

    • @marytoy
      @marytoy Před 8 lety +35

      yep. from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. Mexico =)

    • @zenokellermann2364
      @zenokellermann2364 Před 8 lety +20

      +María Angélica Monterrubio
      Mexico =/= white?

    • @marytoy
      @marytoy Před 8 lety +48

      hum, Mexico has a lot of European ancestry, specially in the north and in Mexico city. is not that uncommon to see white people.

  • @Dani_Krossing
    @Dani_Krossing Před 9 lety +69

    Why can't I stop listening to this song over and over again!!!

    • @Dani_Krossing
      @Dani_Krossing Před 3 lety +3

      ​ @Jason Leon Didn't expect to get a reply to a 5 year old comment. 😅 I don't know anything about whether or not they were sued for doing a cover of this song since I couldn't find any information on it online, but I'm assuming you have a reliable source for that information... You know, because you would lose all credibility in your claims if you throw accusations around like that without evidence of it being true 😛
      I'm not sure about the background drums they are singing to, but the vocals are theirs from the very first second until the end of the video, and the video is mostly entirely vocals... So no they didn't "steal" anything, I think the word you are looking for might be "made an exact copy" of the original song. Kind of like if a talented singer records a karaoke cover of a famous song and uploads it. Because then they would be in trouble too for copyright infringement. 🙂
      So there could be a question regarding if Malukah and Peter's version is TOO close to the original song, because THEN I can see how there might be some copyright issues there. Since a cover has to be a "cover", and not a "step for step remake". 😊 I haven't heard the original so I don't know how similar the two versions are.
      They did write that the song is a "cover" in their video title. 🙂 Which does mean that they made a version that closely resembles the original song, but with THEIR singing and instruments. So again, no it isn't stealing, it's a "cover" which is a legitimate concept in the music industry hehe 😅
      But even so, I have checked and can see that this song "Baba Yetu" is open for licensing so that artists (like Malukah and Peter) CAN get a license to use it to make a cover of it. 👈 So if a copyright claim was done against them, then they could just have gotten a license for this cover later on. Which makes it hard to believe when you claim they got "sued" over this song... So again, would love to know where this "sueing" information is coming from hehe.
      And regarding all your timestamps where you claim they "stole" parts... We ourselves can play the video and hear that your "expert analysis" on them "stealing" isn't entirely true. 😅 In all honestly though, your entire comment comes off sounding like "a jealous person who also tries to make a living off of singing", but failed hehe. So now you get offended seeing other singers on CZcams having success.

    • @davidkovacs5614
      @davidkovacs5614 Před 3 lety

      For me its Civilization VI also a Cover by Hollens😊

    • @chaosminer65vods
      @chaosminer65vods Před 3 lety

      @@JobeStroud Love how you say this when at the end the actual composer of the song gives a brief cameo. If he didn't have the right to allow them to use the song I doubt he'd have let 2k, the company that used it in the game who might be the only other ones with a licence, sue them without blacklisting them and I could see other composers following that example.
      Also no results for Malukah sued/suit so you're just lying.

  • @xelgringoloco2
    @xelgringoloco2 Před 9 lety +81

    Their Swahili pronunciations are pretty spot on for the most part!

  • @kevnar
    @kevnar Před 9 lety +318

    I can only listen to this song once a month. I don't ever want to lose the feeling it gives me, the chills, the goosebumps, the tears in my eyes. If I listened to it more than that, those feelings might become diluted.

    • @41253_Null_MMD
      @41253_Null_MMD Před 6 lety +19

      Joshua Rider or he could remain passionate about music while you continue hiding your own closeted sexual insecurities behind the veil of troll comments on CZcams. But keep trying. Maybe coming out of your parent's basement once and a while would help build better interpersonal skills.

    • @aaroncroft7514
      @aaroncroft7514 Před 6 lety +3

      Joshua Rider tell your dad that then laddy

    • @HuntingTarg
      @HuntingTarg Před 6 lety +5

      kevnar
      Never mind the trolls, sir. I know exactly what you mean.

    • @Raz.C
      @Raz.C Před 5 lety +1

      @kevnar
      Dude, it doesn't. The only difference is that you inadvertently learn the words.

    • @GustavoLadeira42
      @GustavoLadeira42 Před 5 lety +1

      Trust me, it does not.

  • @mewtuwa
    @mewtuwa Před 9 lety +57

    We played Civilization IV as a school project, and when I started it up I just sat there listening to the music for a minute before starting the game, because I thought it was so epic.

    • @suckmyreach2
      @suckmyreach2 Před 9 lety +27

      What kind of school project was that, sound like the best school project ever.

    • @mewtuwa
      @mewtuwa Před 9 lety +9

      Jarl Jambowie We were supposed to compare the game to the real life history. Playing was pretty fun; writing the comparison though... not so much. I did do very well in the game however. :)

    • @suckmyreach2
      @suckmyreach2 Před 9 lety +8

      Sounds pretty awesome.

    • @whymeproductions8162
      @whymeproductions8162 Před 9 lety +10

      FUCK I WISH I WENT TO YOUR SCHOOL Q_Q :D

    • @mewtuwa
      @mewtuwa Před 9 lety +7

      Kvach It's actually a pretty cool school; most teachers are good and fun and the principal is nice, plus I have a nice class.
      Then again, my standard of "nice" is probably pretty low thanks to my old class that was filled with assholes.

  • @Doubleranged1
    @Doubleranged1 Před 7 lety +17

    The joy in malukahs face in the recordings makes me smile everytime

  • @SiaMusic2007
    @SiaMusic2007 Před 3 dny

    I just sang this at my summer camp last week and I loved it so much. The camp is over now and I’m crying while listening to this. My school also sang this the year before I went up to the high school. The singers all graduated and the teacher retired.

  • @HansenSWE
    @HansenSWE Před 9 lety +205

    We can argue about the concepts of religion until our fingers bleed and our eyes twitch, but at the end of the day, this song is absolutely breathtaking even to a damned soul as mine. :-)
    And what an amazing performace by both singers! And I love how they put more focus on Hollens in 01:40, where Christopher Tin had the male singer in the background.
    And of course, everything after 02:42 simply melts the ice in my Scandinavian veins.

    • @swissbob15
      @swissbob15 Před 9 lety +28

      Usually I don't like the "stop fighting" comments, but this one was good.
      Brilliant song and cover.

    • @EvilSanta482
      @EvilSanta482 Před 9 lety +9

      Pretty much and if you argued you would miss the sheer beauty of everything you were hearing on the account of being too busy fighting one another.

    • @EvilSanta482
      @EvilSanta482 Před 9 lety +8

      ***** True but that was not what I was implying. More like it is nice to stop and smell the roses once and a while regardless of where you stand on the issue. Many people especially those who argue from passion instead of logic as you mentioned who don't agree with religion in any form can't see the forest through the trees while listening to this song. They get so caught up on the meaning behind it that they forget to just listen and appreciate the beauty of the song at face value.

    • @MikielAbdullah
      @MikielAbdullah Před 7 lety +2

      You are a live. There is always hope for change.. Always hope to save yourself from that fate. All you have to do is ask him to forgive you. He says "Take a step to me, and I will walk to you. Walk to me and I will run to you. Run to me, and I will leap abounds to get to you".

    • @aimardom
      @aimardom Před 4 lety

      Beauty will save us.

  • @Loveismydeath666
    @Loveismydeath666 Před 9 lety +164

    This is my dream combo. Great job!

    • @malufenix
      @malufenix  Před 9 lety +19

      Loveismydeath666 Thank you! It was so much fun to work with Peter!!! :D

    • @underakillingmoon
      @underakillingmoon Před 9 lety +6

      Malukah We need more. And bring the guitar next time !

  • @BioToxin
    @BioToxin Před 3 lety +14

    I remembered enjoying this years ago, I recently came across it again and this time decided to compare it with other recorded versions, only found 1 that could even be argued as being as good or better, how did they completely manage to out perform entire orchestras? I now have more respect for this performance all these years later.

  • @TekhneTL
    @TekhneTL Před 8 lety +27

    Malukah is absolutely beautiful

  • @Name-ru3di
    @Name-ru3di Před 10 lety +54

    Awesome cover to one of my favorites.

    • @malufenix
      @malufenix  Před 10 lety +46

      MyFanVideos Yaaaay! One of my favorites, too!!!! :D

    • @player1videos
      @player1videos Před 10 lety

      malufenix Could use this song in my video ?
      I just loved

  • @thepeach03
    @thepeach03 Před 8 lety +51

    This song can stand the test of time...

  • @VictorAnsem
    @VictorAnsem Před 9 lety +27

    I was shocked when I discovered this song actually is the "Lord's Prayer" in Swahili!
    Well, I haven't been converted to Christianism but I still love this cover. Never played Civilization, tho.

  • @moses8144
    @moses8144 Před 8 lety +163

    Finally my native language in a game......god knows ive been waiting for the day Kiswahili would be used

    • @MrPeterGoldman
      @MrPeterGoldman Před 5 lety +19

      It's a beautiful sounding language mate!

    • @ean6612
      @ean6612 Před 4 lety +1

      Jambo rafiki!

    • @ricardowilliams76
      @ricardowilliams76 Před 4 lety +1

      A beautiful language from a beautiful country!

    • @FowlManor
      @FowlManor Před 4 lety +1

      @@ean6612 Hello to you too my friend ;)

    • @lukaszblek3152
      @lukaszblek3152 Před 4 lety +2

      Your language has just got immortalised.

  • @Cooperma426
    @Cooperma426 Před 4 lety +4

    I know this is an old video, but I just can't stop watching it. This is a VERY difficult piece to do well. I've seen Mr. Tin himself conducting full orchestras and choirs and wasn't nearly as impressed as what these two amazing artists have done with just their voices and a bit of percussion. I may very well be convinced to say that I like this cover better the original that was released with the game, and that's saying a lot as that version won a grammy, if my memory serves me correctly.

  • @borjeborjeson1482
    @borjeborjeson1482 Před 9 lety +98

    since I already added lyrics to two of the songs she sings I do it here too
    Baba yetu, yetu uliye
    Mbinguni yetu, yetu, amina!
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye
    Jina lako litukuzwe.
    (x2)
    Utupe leo chakula chetu
    Tunachohitaji utusamehe
    Makosa yetu, hey!
    Kama nasi tunavyowasamehe
    Waliotukosea usitutie
    Katika majaribu, lakini
    Utuokoe, na yule, milelea milele!
    CHORUS
    Ufalme wako ufike utakalo
    Lifanyike duniani kama mbinguni. (Amina)
    CHORUS
    Utupe leo chakula chetu
    Tunachohitaji utusamehe
    Makosa yetu, hey!
    Kama nasi tunavyowasamehe
    Waliotukosea usitutie
    Katika majaribu, lakini
    Utuokoe, na yule, simovu mwehu (?)
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye
    Jina lako litukuzwe.
    (x2)
    CHORUS
    Our Father, Jesus, who art
    in Heaven. Amen!
    Our Father, Jesus
    Hallowed be thy name.
    (x2)
    Give us this day our daily bread,
    Forgive us of
    our trespasses
    As we forgive others
    Who tresspass against us
    Lead us not into temptation, but
    deliver us from Evil, and you are forever and ever!
    CHORUS
    Your kingdom come, your will be done
    On Earth as it is in Heaven. (Amen)
    CHORUS
    Give us this day our daily bread,
    Forgive us of
    our trespasses
    As we forgive others
    Who tresspass against us
    Lead us not into temptation, but
    deliver us from Evil, and you wake the dead (?)
    Our Father, Jesus who art...
    Hallowed be thy name.
    (x2)

    • @TheRewasder97
      @TheRewasder97 Před 3 lety +2

      Wait, the song is a Lord Prayer!? I never knew it...

  • @StormAlterWorlds
    @StormAlterWorlds Před 8 lety +10

    I miss this intro so much that I often play this video when preparing to play Civilization V. Which is *far* more frequent than I care to admit.

  • @gabebenson6105
    @gabebenson6105 Před rokem +2

    I showed my Mom this song a while ago, telling her what it was - Swahili Lord's Prayer - but apparently failed to convey that the song was written for Civilization since she later told me that when looking up the song it kept coming up with a video game movie for some reason.
    I chortled

  • @ZjinnX
    @ZjinnX Před 5 lety +7

    [Chorus]
    Baba yetu, yetu uliye
    Mbinguni yetu, yetu, amina!
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye
    Jina lako litukuzwe
    Baba yetu, yetu uliye
    Mbinguni yetu, yetu, amina!
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye
    Jina lako litukuzwe
    [Verse]
    Utupe leo chakula chetu
    Tunachohitaji utusamehe
    Makosa yetu, hey!
    Kama nasi tunavyowasamehe
    Waliotukosea usitutie
    Katika majaribu, lakini
    Utuokoe, na yule Mwovu, milele!
    [Chorus]
    Baba yetu, yetu uliye
    Mbinguni yetu, yetu, amina!
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye
    Jina lako litukuzwe
    Baba yetu, yetu uliye
    Mbinguni yetu, yetu, amina!
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye
    Jina lako litukuzwe
    [Bridge]
    Ufalme wako ufike utakalo
    Lifanyike duniani kama mbinguni. (Amina)
    [Chorus]
    Baba yetu, yetu uliye
    Mbinguni yetu, yetu, amina!
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye
    Jina lako litukuzwe
    Baba yetu, yetu uliye
    Mbinguni yetu, yetu, amina!
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye
    Jina lako litukuzwe
    [Verse]
    Utupe leo chakula chetu
    Tunachohitaji utusamehe
    Makosa yetu, hey!
    Kama nasi tunavyowasamehe
    Waliotukosea usitutie
    Katika majaribu, lakini
    Utuokoe, na yule Mwovu, milele!
    [Coda / Chorus']
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye
    Jina lako litukuzwe
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye
    Jina lako litukuzwe

  • @EternityinInsanity
    @EternityinInsanity Před 10 lety +9

    Truly the pairing of your voice and peter hollens is nothing short of brilliance. Have listened to all your songs and love the energy and emotions that coalesce within your work. it truly is such a wonderful sound to hear. Thank you much for sharing your splendiferous talent with us. Truly the sound of such a passionate and beautiful voice helps carry many a wearied soul through the darkest of night. it whispers into there very soul to keep up the fight. it allows dreams of brighter days to become reality. thank you for being a flame in the dark. Such talent i applaud . Truly hats off and salute to both you and peter hollens.

    • @EternityinInsanity
      @EternityinInsanity Před 10 lety +5

      Also this song has become the perfect song to wake up to in the morning. It breathes life right into me. Many thanks to all three

  • @galenalexanderdeeds3310
    @galenalexanderdeeds3310 Před 9 lety +633

    I still say this should be Earth's global theme. This rendition of it, in fact.

    • @ukaszjurkiewicz5545
      @ukaszjurkiewicz5545 Před 9 lety +3

      Hayden Lewis Brave New World Menu Song could be better I think.

    • @ft6755
      @ft6755 Před 9 lety +8

      Hayden Lewis Doesn't mean that it isn't a beautiful piece of music mate.

    • @marksurgeon3088
      @marksurgeon3088 Před 9 lety +10

      Hayden Lewis God created humans so I think it has everything to do with humans doing great deeds.

    • @hellmes1826
      @hellmes1826 Před 9 lety +37

      Mark Surgeon god doesn't exist

    • @marksurgeon3088
      @marksurgeon3088 Před 9 lety +5

      Hayden Lewis yeah he does. Nothing is possible without a God to make the rules. The universe is all worked out mathematically, there are laws of physics and thermodynamics that are never broken. Think about it. We are hurtling through space at a couple thousand miles per hour on a rock, with another rock spinning around us.. and you think no one is controlling that? Thats pretty terrifying to me. At the end of the day, beleave what you want, but just remember, you are going to dead for a long time, it's not worth it to assume that there is no God.

  • @MrFarzone
    @MrFarzone Před 10 lety +9

    Oh yeah, Grammy winning score from Civilization 4. The menu music always give me the goose bumps, and so does this rendition. Well done Malu and Peter!

    • @malufenix
      @malufenix  Před 10 lety +10

      Mazdak, thank youuuu! Yes, same here. I had to listen to the original a bunch of times to learn it and it aaaalways gave me goosebumps. Always! :D Hehe! Glad you like this cover!

    • @danjal87nl
      @danjal87nl Před 10 lety

      malufenix
      Same here, there are only a few ones that manage that consistently, this one and the Skyrim one are two of them. Having this done by the two of you is pure perfection!

  • @rickparry255
    @rickparry255 Před 8 lety +13

    Still till this day, shivers down my spine.

  • @vincewilson1
    @vincewilson1 Před 7 lety +3

    I saw this on twitter from the official Civilization VI website and thought I should check this out. I went to youtube so I could see it in full screen. When it started I immediately recognized MALUKAH! I thought this going to be great! It wasn't great. It was out of the galaxy exceptionally fantastic! I give it 5 out of 5 stars! Malikah is a rising star! Peter is already a star. Peter was lucky to get to work with Malukah. Bravo to both of you. That was a masterpiece!

  • @fyrfly8768
    @fyrfly8768 Před 9 lety +26

    Baba yetu, yetu uliye
    Mbinguni yetu, yetu, amina!
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye
    Jina lako litukuzwe.
    (translated)
    Our Father , who art our
    Our heaven , our , amen !
    Our Father , Our , folded
    Hallowed be thy name .

    • @CyricZ
      @CyricZ Před 9 lety +2

      Yup. It's the Lord's Prayer in Swahili. :)

    • @RandolphCrane
      @RandolphCrane Před 9 lety +3

      Kieran Tobin Glory to our Lord who gave us the ability to create such beauty!

    • @ottokylanlahti8930
      @ottokylanlahti8930 Před 9 lety +25

      I'm an atheist, but this is still a really cool song and I'll whistle or hum along regardless. (cuz I can't sing that, I'll never remember the words. Don't judge me, I speak Finnish not Swahili!)

    • @MagisterMalleus
      @MagisterMalleus Před 9 lety

      Folded?

  • @insanitysreign6195
    @insanitysreign6195 Před 8 lety +13

    This is some of the best stuff I've heard from both of you singers. I think that you guys should do another song together, it is so beautiful

  • @taylorb9484
    @taylorb9484 Před 7 lety +31

    Malukah! I would love to hear you and Peter cover Sogno di Volare ("Dream of Flight") from the new Civilizations VI soundtrack! Honestly I would also love to see the two of you cover the Calling All Dawns album, as (possibly aside from Mado Kara Mieru, which requires three vocal ranges) the vocal timbre pairing you two have works perfectly with Christopher Tin's music. But I would settle for Sogno di Volare . . . and maybe a mashup cover of Calling All Dawns? Please?

  • @colliwer
    @colliwer Před 10 lety +6

    You guys have no idea how happy this song made me. Thank you so much for making this. I nearly cried tears of nostalgic joy.

    • @malufenix
      @malufenix  Před 10 lety +3

      Collin Moore Oh, that makes my day, Collin Moore. Thank you!

  • @Ethanyount
    @Ethanyount Před 8 lety +12

    Just booted up civ 4 for the first time, I had played the pants off civ 5 and I got 4 & 3 in a humble bundle. When I got to the main menu and heard this song, I immediately thought of this video. Thanks for the great songs guys!

  • @firegamestudios2719
    @firegamestudios2719 Před 7 měsíci

    I imagine myself arriving in a palace made of gold, Malukah and Peter are sitting on two thrones, there's a choir of angels singing and I fall on my knees in reverence as they forgive me for my sins. I start crying and I ask to to be touched by them. They refuse, they don't touch mortals.

  • @piousmuffin5285
    @piousmuffin5285 Před 10 lety +10

    MY. FUCKING. GOD. YES.
    Words can't express the feelings going through me right now, and I haven't even put my headphones yet, but with two great artist doing a cover of the best song ever, it can't be anything short of amazing.
    Seriously, play this with anything for +1000% epicness.
    Now I'm going to go to my alternate accounts so I can like this more than once.

    • @malufenix
      @malufenix  Před 10 lety +5

      PiousMuffin hehe! Thank you so so so sooo much!!!

  • @sfox09
    @sfox09 Před 9 lety +4

    With at least 4000 hours put into the Civilization series going all the way back to Civilization 1, this was always one of my favorite bits of music from the series.

  • @doomkopp1322
    @doomkopp1322 Před rokem +1

    Two People representing a whole Choir with percussion... this is more than awesome!

  • @lovasz1084
    @lovasz1084 Před 9 lety +66

    This song makes me feel so happy, it makes me think of how far humanity has come from evolving as the most dominant species to the discovery of fire to unlocking the secrets of the atom and even leaving this planet.

    • @CreeperKiller666
      @CreeperKiller666 Před 9 lety +18

      ***** Not really. The lyrics are invoking a supernatural, higher power; but the person doing the invoking is very human. The song is not about God, it is about mankind and the struggles we face. That is why people pray in the first place, because they feel helpless. You don't have to believe in God to sympathize with the singer.

    • @BigZapfer
      @BigZapfer Před 9 lety +4

      ***** very well put. Humans have come a long way and we should celebrate that, but it doesn't hurt to stop and wonder where did we come from in the first place ;]

    • @CreeperKiller666
      @CreeperKiller666 Před 9 lety +3

      ***** Singing a prayer is not "About God" or at least his particular prayer is not. It is a man, asking for food and protection for his family. Beseeching a higher power, which may or may not exist, because he has nowhere else to turn.

    • @CreeperKiller666
      @CreeperKiller666 Před 9 lety

      ***** Why not both? There are some very desperate people who are also zealously religious.

    • @karenaeveritt8816
      @karenaeveritt8816 Před 9 lety +3

      ***** Yeah, but there are also many people are zealously religious and not desperate. If you believe in God, you shouldn't just pray when your in trouble, your supposed to pray about everything: Thanking God and praising Him, and yes, asking for His aid, but not just that. Also, the Lord's Prayer, which should really be called the Disciples Prayer, is how Jesus told the disciples how to pray, and its not all about begging for God's aid. And finally, if you believe in God, He's not supernatural at all, He's as real as the air we breath. Okay, I'm done rambling now.

  • @djthe1st
    @djthe1st Před 9 lety +9

    ...this song has been stuck in my head for months... I'm not even mad :P

    • @malufenix
      @malufenix  Před 9 lety +2

      ***** Hahaha! That's awesome!

  • @naitch5365
    @naitch5365 Před 6 lety

    Chills. I saw this song performed on America's got talent by a choir group, they couldn't hold a candle to your rendition of this song. I had to come back and watch this again. Love both you and Peter Hollens.

  • @dustinnoyfba7227
    @dustinnoyfba7227 Před 10 lety +11

    even though i am an atheist (not trying to start a comment war, just stating so please don't flame) and this is simply the lords prayer in swahili, i find this song enjoyable to listen to.

    • @malufenix
      @malufenix  Před 10 lety +2

      It really means a lot to me that you were able to enjoy the music. Thank you, Dustin!

    • @dustinnoyfba7227
      @dustinnoyfba7227 Před 10 lety

      malufenix
      no problem! i listen to a little of everything, as long as it sounds good to my ear. thanks for the reply. first time i actually got a comment from someone whose work i enjoy! thanks for the great music too.

    • @GamingPenguin4545
      @GamingPenguin4545 Před 10 lety +1

      Well, I never knew this was the Lords prayer, explains why it sounds somewhat like a church song at times (Not that thats a bad thing)

    • @dustinnoyfba7227
      @dustinnoyfba7227 Před 10 lety +1

      GamingPenguin4545
      love your avatar. :D cthulhu fhtagn!
      also, i do not mind music with religious meaning as long as it sounds good. example i love hearing amazing grace played on my cherokee flute. at least when i get the notes right. ;p

  • @ArahlihTheja
    @ArahlihTheja Před 10 lety +7

    It's a great day to come home and find out two of my favorite youtube cover artists working together!

  • @sandrakicklighter2735
    @sandrakicklighter2735 Před 4 lety +1

    Such a mystical uplifting experience that still brings tears to my eyes. I swear it is because of this song that I survived my week in the hospital from surgery for cancer. I had to lay in the bed, but I could put on my earphones and close my eyes and my spirit would soar. I had it on loop and listened for hours at a time.That was years ago but I swear it saved me.

  • @Duma945
    @Duma945 Před 9 lety +58

    I think it's so funny that Malukah makes minimal facial expressions, while Peter is like BABA YETU >>:OOOOO

    • @CyricZ
      @CyricZ Před 9 lety +23

      lol Peter's a very expressive singer, while Malukah is almost the opposite. Very reserved in her facial expressions. Everyone sings differently, but we're all beautiful when we sing. :D

    • @GriffinPilgrim
      @GriffinPilgrim Před 9 lety +2

      CyricZ That is a very beautiful sentiment.
      However I would counter that I've seen Johnny Vegas sing. *shudder*

    • @petertr2000
      @petertr2000 Před 6 lety

      Peter's face at the very beginning looks like he's just smelled a really really bad fart

  • @keithedwards9032
    @keithedwards9032 Před 9 lety +5

    I've been watching your channel ever since the "Dragonborn Comes" cover; and this song is still my favorite. Every time I listen, I can't help but smile. I hope your voice is still getting better, can't wait for your upcoming album!

  • @joellefrye9834
    @joellefrye9834 Před 9 lety +1

    Genius absolutely one of my favorites by Peter and Malukah

  • @heaye
    @heaye Před 5 lety +9

    Beautifull harmony.

  • @carolinebrennan6381
    @carolinebrennan6381 Před 7 lety +3

    By far my favourite rendition of this song, of all time! (And I listen to versions of this whenever I feel down) Malukah's voice is just so ethereal and perfect and combined with Hollens' experience making his own music videos, it gives me shivers every time.

  • @dragonwithamonocle
    @dragonwithamonocle Před 7 lety

    2:42 Is the best part. I keep coming back to this video because of that section. Truly beautiful, Malukah. Simply amazing.

  • @lara6683
    @lara6683 Před 10 lety +28

    malu this is so amazing!!!

  • @uHuDNE
    @uHuDNE Před 9 lety +4

    Awesome cover of the very best Title-Song of a Civilization game ever.

  • @Straun30
    @Straun30 Před rokem +2

    Maluka you are such an angel. Your gentle smile and voice are so calming, thanks for sharing you guys nailed this song so well.

  • @Dantick09
    @Dantick09 Před 9 lety +25

    I studied languages and feel like an idiot for not realizing what this song was about from the title XD. So good

  • @Chronos5618
    @Chronos5618 Před 10 lety +8

    I saw the song title, and I saw who had uploaded it and instantly knew it would be amazing. I was right ;)

    • @stickyvideos1
      @stickyvideos1 Před 10 lety

      the song on its own is already gorgeous, this cover just makes it godlike

  • @umbra290
    @umbra290 Před 8 lety +1

    Such beautiful people, with beautiful songs in their hearts.

  • @kavii8771
    @kavii8771 Před 7 lety +8

    One of my most favored videogame series, and my 2 favored cover vocalists.

    • @kavii8771
      @kavii8771 Před 7 lety +1

      How did you come up with making a cover of this song?

    • @wolfdog9311
      @wolfdog9311 Před 7 lety

      Nik Olai Peter is a Christian!!

    • @kavii8771
      @kavii8771 Před 7 lety +1

      yeah but still.

  • @_ClericalError_
    @_ClericalError_ Před 10 lety +8

    Two of my most favoritest performers!!

    • @malufenix
      @malufenix  Před 10 lety +1

      Christopher Dudley Hehehe! Thank you, Christopher!!! :D

    • @gigtech9589
      @gigtech9589 Před 10 lety

      ***** I have to completely agree. Looking forward for some time to these two collaborating. Hopefully not the last.

  • @MrMario051
    @MrMario051 Před 9 lety

    Heard this for the FIRST time at a religious service on 23 Nov. 2014, and CANNOT get enough of it! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Am now moving on to your other creations and sharing your creations with others. Again MUCHAS GRACIAS!!

  • @alanefzi6289
    @alanefzi6289 Před 3 lety +3

    You are amazing both of you amazing vocals amazing song feeling high vibrations with this one

  • @smeagol92055
    @smeagol92055 Před 10 lety +19

    Malu AND Peter Hollens?! Covering Civ IV?!!
    Cannot. Process. Gormally.exe has crashed.

    • @malufenix
      @malufenix  Před 10 lety +8

      Jason Gormally hahahahahhahaha!

    • @Skiiwa
      @Skiiwa Před 10 lety +1

      ROFL!

  • @brendangolledge8312
    @brendangolledge8312 Před 2 lety +1

    I found this song because I knew about Peter Hollens, and I watched the video several times. Then I realized. Hey, why aren't I subscribed to this lady too? So I went and did that. I guess that is why people do collaborative videos.

    • @malufenix
      @malufenix  Před 2 lety

      Hahaha Peter is awesome. Thank you very much for subscribing! Welcome!

  • @Starmatske
    @Starmatske Před 10 lety +12

    Absolutely fantastic! I expect to use the replay button to an ungodly extent.

    • @malufenix
      @malufenix  Před 10 lety +2

      hahahaha! :D Thank you!

    • @Starmatske
      @Starmatske Před 10 lety

      malufenix Keep up the good work!

    • @admiralomega
      @admiralomega Před 10 lety

      I cannot do that...my replay button has already been broken a long time ago...what took you so long?

    • @Starmatske
      @Starmatske Před 10 lety

      admiralomega I was saving myself for the right song to come along. Yeah, that works.

    • @gyrhan
      @gyrhan Před 10 lety +2

      Add 'repeat' after 'youtube' in the URL and enjoy. :)

  • @ObSkillz1
    @ObSkillz1 Před 9 lety +100

    Religion or no religion, I think we can all agree this should be the anthem of the Earth.

  • @TrueRomancer04
    @TrueRomancer04 Před 9 lety

    Could barely breathe by the halfway point just feeling the POWER.
    This is THE definitive version of this song for me, moreso than even the original choral recording.

  • @navarroa.9171
    @navarroa.9171 Před 9 lety +10

    Is that the voice of an angel..?

    • @SirAxart
      @SirAxart Před 9 lety +6

      Andrea Navarro 2 voices*

  • @viceco2682
    @viceco2682 Před 10 lety +6

    Nice finally a song together
    👱 = peter
    👩 = malukah

    • @dostuffz
      @dostuffz Před 10 lety

      I've also been waiting ages for these two to get together and do something. Simply awesome. Did Lindsey Stirling and malufenix ever do something ? I don't recall.

  • @GZilla311
    @GZilla311 Před 7 lety

    I'm going to be totally honest, Malukah. Both you and Peter Hollens make me head bob on INSTINCT every single time I hear this song. Almost no other song makes me do that. It's that good.

  • @markkussusa
    @markkussusa Před 8 lety +3

    I love this piece! I usually open the Civ game and let it run in the "menu mode" while i go about doing the chores... Now i'll gladly run your clip. Its magic!!!!!!!

  • @deadpoolssidekick3115
    @deadpoolssidekick3115 Před 8 lety +6

    Ahh memories i remember singing this in my school chorus...good times

  • @SwordTune
    @SwordTune Před 5 lety

    I don't care who sings it, with whatever instrumentation they can get their hands on. As long as they can express the song, there is no way to NOT have fun listening or singing to Christopher Tin's masterful contribution to music and video game music.

  • @thomashines3429
    @thomashines3429 Před 9 lety +6

    You really look like you're having fun here! good to see!

  • @ThomasPotato
    @ThomasPotato Před 8 lety +7

    Okay, I'm modding my game to replace the intro track with this version of the song, WOW.

  • @iron54eagle
    @iron54eagle Před 5 lety +1

    A person travels time from the distant past and asks me what is the greatest artistic accomplishment since they left the time-stream.
    I point.
    They acknowledge.

  • @XxvaultlegendxX
    @XxvaultlegendxX Před 8 lety +29

    i listen to this song and for some reason i get images of the lion king in my head lol
    still a awesome job :D

    • @gamefan5050
      @gamefan5050 Před 8 lety +5

      That'd be because it's African So is the story the lion king is based off of

    • @Umbra451
      @Umbra451 Před 7 lety +3

      Hamlet is not particularly African...

    • @CassyBug
      @CassyBug Před 7 lety

      Nor is Kimba

    • @therealjarett
      @therealjarett Před 7 lety

      Nor is the lord's prayer! :)

  • @admiralomega
    @admiralomega Před 10 lety +6

    Wow....he has such a nice voice.....and your good as always. Had to like and comment in the first 15 seconds!

    • @malufenix
      @malufenix  Před 10 lety +9

      Hehehe! Yes, his voice is definitely amazing! :D Glad you liked the vid!!!! :D

    • @admiralomega
      @admiralomega Před 10 lety

      malufenix I appreciate that you reply so soon to the videos...nice to see. Waiting with baited breath for your next one!

  • @Braddoc68
    @Braddoc68 Před 5 lety +2

    Malukah was one of my first youtube crushes. Good to see my favorite a capella singer team up with her.

  • @TheFallorn
    @TheFallorn Před 10 lety +4

    I genuinely cried,

  • @HydraTower
    @HydraTower Před 8 lety +5

    Played this concert in Orchestra and had no idea it was the Civ IV Theme.

  • @dbgaming9166
    @dbgaming9166 Před 5 lety

    I am an absolute nonbeliever in any supernatural being or force, and I still find this work of art to be hands-down the best rendition, very inspiring, and beautiful. A CZcams video showcasing mankind's torturous path towards true civilization (illustrated by great building constructs, parades, and acts of war) while this very song is played in the background make it a very moving tribute to humanity and our many cultures.
    It is a very moving, beautiful piece, and I wanted to thank you both for your collaboration.

  • @Ledrang
    @Ledrang Před 10 lety +11

    Well this gave me chills throughout :D

    • @malufenix
      @malufenix  Před 10 lety +9

      That is super cool, Ledrang! I'm glad you liked it!!!! :D

  • @edwardpogi1422
    @edwardpogi1422 Před 8 lety +7

    Incredibly, I prefer this cover more than the original AMV.

  • @marytoy
    @marytoy Před 8 lety

    I dont get tired of hearing this version... YOUR version Malukah and Peter. wow. I simply hear it, sing with you and pray/sing along. love it and love that you worked togheter and give this to the world.

  • @Ganymedesaaa
    @Ganymedesaaa Před 9 lety +5

    Malukah thank you for skyrim, game civilizacian and like the song, I wish much success, happiness and health in your life.

  • @KristinaRaiko
    @KristinaRaiko Před 8 lety +4

    my friend showed me your videos, and I just can't believe how talented you are! I love your work :)

  • @ryanarmstrong3113
    @ryanarmstrong3113 Před 8 lety

    I litterally cannot listen and watch her sing without crying, that says alot for a guy who pens everything up.

  • @LegendTheAnonymous
    @LegendTheAnonymous Před 10 lety +4

    Beautiful! But damn, the contacts he wears makes his eyes stare into my soul...

    • @LegendTheAnonymous
      @LegendTheAnonymous Před 10 lety +1

      Or wait, is that just the light? Lol, I don't know any more :)

    • @alexbutler4428
      @alexbutler4428 Před 10 lety +3

      He's trying to see the music in your soul

  • @jonasc7407
    @jonasc7407 Před 8 lety +5

    I love your voice Malukah♥. Awesome Video/Song!

  • @marcusott5054
    @marcusott5054 Před rokem +1

    I remember starting up Civ4 the first time... Intro screen and the little sparks of light appearing on earth to this song. Magical.

  • @rafaelalexandre1571
    @rafaelalexandre1571 Před 8 lety +4

    Não consigo parar de escutar...

  • @AZLionheart312
    @AZLionheart312 Před 7 lety +4

    Such an uplifting song! I love it!

  • @PetraDarklander
    @PetraDarklander Před 9 lety +2

    OMG mind blown at 0:29. You two are epic together. All this done with TWO people!!! SOO much talent. WOW.

  • @SilensMort
    @SilensMort Před 8 lety +11

    I normally can't stand anything to do with religion. but I can't seem to shake this song. Probably just the fact that I can't hear enough of Malukah.

    • @flyingdutchman9053
      @flyingdutchman9053 Před 7 lety

      SilensMort Subodh Pandit is an indian guy (former hindu) who made a really nice series of seminars about atheism vs. theism, just his studies of logic and reasoning (he did this for 20years, he is also an MD)
      Its called "Come search with me" check it out it really enriched my thinking.

    • @petertr2000
      @petertr2000 Před 6 lety

      Same here. Atheist, yet love this song.

  • @Jus_Joj
    @Jus_Joj Před 9 lety +76

    I have no idea why, but this song makes me cry. Am I the only one?

    • @tomcurran4862
      @tomcurran4862 Před 9 lety +10

      No, you are not

    • @nelson5743
      @nelson5743 Před 9 lety +7

      weeneytoddlover it shouldnt maje you cry it is the Lord's Prayer in Swahili they are singing

    • @dbdsaltminer
      @dbdsaltminer Před 9 lety +5

      I know what you mean. It is so beautiful that, Every time I hear it, I am brought to the verge of tears. It is a great song and a great performance.

    • @biancalanders1715
      @biancalanders1715 Před 9 lety +1

      i just love peter hollens and malukah. i love thier songs

    • @Taliesyn42
      @Taliesyn42 Před 9 lety +2

      weeneytoddlover Nah, it makes me tear up just about every time, and I'm not even religious. It's just the music and how their voices interact.

  • @matthewpinn4
    @matthewpinn4 Před 8 lety

    I love the way ring lighting makes everyone look so otherworldly

  • @GrinningStudios
    @GrinningStudios Před 10 lety +10

    Excellent! Very well done!

    • @malufenix
      @malufenix  Před 10 lety +6

      Grinning Studios Thank youuuuuuuu!!!!! :D Heyyyt! hahaha!

    • @GrinningStudios
      @GrinningStudios Před 10 lety +2

      I think Baby Malukah will love this one. Can't wait to play it for her. You and Peter make a great team. Very complimentary.

  • @BebopVox
    @BebopVox Před 10 lety +8

    DEM FEELZ!

  • @ryleh_horror1683
    @ryleh_horror1683 Před 5 lety +1

    My youngest came into the world to this song, thank you Malu and Peter for helping with one of the most beautiful moments of our lives ❤️

  • @jprsfragoso
    @jprsfragoso Před 9 lety +7

    This doesn't deserve 500k viewes
    It deserves 500 million :D

    • @hanzu5910
      @hanzu5910 Před 9 lety

      500Kmillions

    • @thebraveminion
      @thebraveminion Před 9 lety +2

      How can it have 500 million views when there are only 7 million people on the world?

    • @jprsfragoso
      @jprsfragoso Před 9 lety

      MJakMinecraft Hummmm.... sry, i cant figure if your being sarcastic or serious xD
      You know its 7 billion, right? :P

    • @thebraveminion
      @thebraveminion Před 9 lety +2

      JP Fragoso 7 billion? nah... Impossible...
      If there are 7 billion people on the world than why haven't they fall from the end of the world yet?