Baba Yetu - Civilization IV Theme - Peter Hollens & Malukah (The Lord's Prayer in Swahili)

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  • @anthonywanjohi3074
    @anthonywanjohi3074 Рік тому +57

    wooow my swahili language from kenya ,so marvelous.
    Baba yetu, yetu uliye (Our, our Father who are)
    Mbinguni yetu, yetu, amina (In heaven, our, our, amen)
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye (Our, our Father, who are)
    Jina lako litukuzwe (Let's glorify your name)
    Baba yetu, yetu uliye (Our, our Father who are)
    Mbinguni yetu, yetu, amina (In heaven, our, our, amen)
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye (Our, our Father, who are)
    Jina lako litukuzwe (Let's glorify your name)
    Utupe leo chakula chetu (Give us today our food)
    Tunachohitaji utusamehe (We need you to forgive us)
    Makosa yetu, hey (Our errors, hey)
    Kama nasi tunavyowasamehe (As we do forgive those)
    Waliotukosea, usitutie (Who did us wrong, don't put us)
    Katika majaribu, lakini (Into trials, but)
    Utuokoe, na yule, milele na milele (Save us, with him, for ever and ever)
    Baba yetu, yetu uliye (Our, our Father who are)
    Mbinguni yetu, yetu, amina (In heaven, our, our, amen)
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye (Our, our Father, who are)
    Jina lako litukuzwe (Let's glorify your name)
    Baba yetu, yetu uliye (Our, our Father who are)
    Mbinguni yetu, yetu, amina (In heaven, our, our, amen)
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye (Our, our Father, who are)
    Jina lako litukuzwe (Let's glorify your name)
    Ufalme wako ufike utakalo (Your kingdom come that it be)
    Lifanyike duniani kama mbinguni, amina (done on earth as in heaven, amen)
    Baba yetu, yetu uliye (Our, our Father who are)
    Mbinguni yetu, yetu, amina (In heaven, our, our, amen)
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye (Our, our Father, who are)
    Jina lako litukuzwe (Let's glorify your name)
    Baba yetu, yetu uliye (Our, our Father who are)
    Mbinguni yetu, yetu, amina (In heaven, our, our, amen)
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye (Our, our Father, who are)
    Jina lako litukuzwe (Let's glorify your name)
    Utupe leo chakula chetu (Give us today our food)
    Tunachohitaji utusamehe (We need you to forgive us)
    Makosa yetu, hey (Our errors, hey)
    Kama nasi tunavyowasamehe (As we do forgive those)
    Waliotukosea, usitutie (Who did us wrong, don't put us)
    Katika majaribu, lakini (Into trials, but)
    Utuokoe na yule msiba milele (Save us from this distress for ever)
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye (Our, our Father, who are)
    Jina lako litukuzwe (Let's glorify your name)
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye (Our, our Father, who are)
    Jina lako litukuzwe (Let's glorify your name)

    • @cantusfirmusbecker7825
      @cantusfirmusbecker7825 11 місяців тому +2

      Vielen Dank für den Text!

    • @Pheelyp
      @Pheelyp 4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for this! I pronounced the words unfamiliar to me again and again until I (think I) got it right.
      I have a few questions about some parts that seem different?
      1. The text says: "Utuokoe na yule, MILELE NA milele," but in 0:42, it sounds like "UWOMUWE milele".
      2. The text says: "Utuokoe na yule, MSIBA milele". But in 2:47, it sounds like "MUOMOWE milele".

    • @kitaoshea9847
      @kitaoshea9847 Місяць тому

      Thank you for the text! It's even more beautiful when I can follow along!❤❤❤

  • @dankershaw8388
    @dankershaw8388 Рік тому +168

    Please please Peter, never take this song down. This is absolutely fabulous version of Baba Yetu that brings so much joy to people around the world.

    • @BradleyRubin
      @BradleyRubin 9 місяців тому +9

      Why would he take it down?

    • @YadraVoat
      @YadraVoat 7 місяців тому +2

      You should probably obtain local copies for offline enjoyment as well.

  • @MrLargeForce
    @MrLargeForce 8 років тому +802

    You have to appreciate the effort this must have taken. Two people sung a song made for a choir and its in a language neither are native to.

    • @DirekteAktion1
      @DirekteAktion1 6 років тому +44

      the pronunciation is even top notch - though they are both in a choir known for interpreting African hymns if I recall correctly

    • @MultiAnime4U
      @MultiAnime4U 5 років тому +11

      I don't think anyone who watches and knows the story behind the song actually questions the abilitiy of the two singers at hand.

    • @chungmienpien5849
      @chungmienpien5849 3 роки тому +1

      Spot on...

  • @melia9964
    @melia9964 4 роки тому +134

    I'm a Cali girl who has grown up in Tanzania. This is the sound of my home. Thank you so much for sharing your version of this song. It was absolutely incredible

    • @asmurk1276
      @asmurk1276 2 роки тому +5

      I read that totally wrong. I thought it said ”call girl” haha. They say we go blind on the eyes first.

  • @Shrinkhead13
    @Shrinkhead13 10 років тому +146

    Don't you just love it when you click on a song, don't know what to expect. And suddenly you have been sitting trough the whole song with a smile plastered on your face. Amazing piece guys! Thank you for making my day so much brighter and continue to rock on! :D

    • @PeterHollens
      @PeterHollens  10 років тому +28

      Shrinkhead13 Ohhh I love that too! Have a great rest of your summer to go along with that day

    • @jensd3785
      @jensd3785 10 років тому

      So true!

  • @danielyahalom3961
    @danielyahalom3961 8 років тому +256

    The only video game song to ever win a grammy. and in all honesty, it deserves it.

    • @jfp0763
      @jfp0763 3 роки тому +8

      Hey just checking again, there's a new nomination this year

    • @andrew23456able
      @andrew23456able 2 роки тому +5

      @@jfp0763 make that a winner

    • @selfloathinggameing
      @selfloathinggameing 2 роки тому +1

      Kirby gang

    • @YaboyElls
      @YaboyElls 10 місяців тому

      Shame Malukah's version of 'A dragonborn comes' from Skyrim never won anything, it was an absolute masterpiece

  • @worldofnanaadventures
    @worldofnanaadventures 8 років тому +780

    This song is the lord's prayer done in swahili . I love Hollens version. Proud to be from a Swahili speaking nation.

    • @aziaone
      @aziaone 8 років тому +59

      your language is beautiful

    • @I_was_Charlie
      @I_was_Charlie 8 років тому +5

      Same here.... Si i'm glad I stumbled onto this song...

    • @vladtepesdracul2
      @vladtepesdracul2 8 років тому +6

      na wewe ni mboga safi..i like.

    • @Talezassian
      @Talezassian 8 років тому +16

      Makes me look forward even more to learning Swahili in heaven with my brothers & sisters in Christ - beautiful

    • @Cookiesdiefrombehind
      @Cookiesdiefrombehind 7 років тому +3

      naomi wanjiku kamau how is their pronunciation?

  • @sofialinus8241
    @sofialinus8241 3 роки тому +75

    Wow my Swahili language 🇹🇿.... Baba yetu uliye-mbinguni

  • @ptrocks99
    @ptrocks99 8 років тому +238

    I'm from Kenya so I speak swahili, im a huge fan. This makes me so happy.

    • @ayotadhiambo
      @ayotadhiambo 8 років тому +3

      +Patricia Kamara You must have been so impressed with them, especially their diction....

    • @justretired9229
      @justretired9229 8 років тому +6

      +Patricia Kamara What can you say about their pronunciation?

    • @ptrocks99
      @ptrocks99 8 років тому +13

      Pretty damn good.

    • @ayotadhiambo
      @ayotadhiambo 8 років тому +8

      +Patricia Kamara So so good..... :-) Wamefanya vyema kabisa.... :-) They deserve a 100% grading! Wow! Malika's diction is completely amazing....I am sure the Kenyans and Tanzanians would think she is one of them...

    • @lcarpetrondookmariot7620
      @lcarpetrondookmariot7620 8 років тому +3

      Then you must have understood that it's just the Lord's Prayer to music

  • @PeterHollens
    @PeterHollens  10 років тому +2488

    Civilization IV Theme "Baba Yetu" done by 150 voices and some percussion. I finally was able to work with the phenomenal *****

    • @helenballs8904
      @helenballs8904 10 років тому +37

      Phenomenal! Most fave piece of music from a computer game ever! Wonderful sir! :D

    • @TimMcGrathCreative
      @TimMcGrathCreative 10 років тому +10

      Great work *****. I'm always impressed with your vocal work. Even if I don't like the subject matter I often find myself amazed by your voice. Keep up the awesome work friend.
      Edit: ***** Your voice is pretty great too. :)

    • @Galentw
      @Galentw 10 років тому +11

      Hey, sometime in the future you and someone else should sing "Life is a happy song" from the Muppets

    • @JustinPulsipher
      @JustinPulsipher 10 років тому +4

      Galentw I love the idea of them doing some muppet songs.

    • @austinbrennencrain8530
      @austinbrennencrain8530 10 років тому +11

      I remembered playing this on the computer and just sitting there just o listen to this song thanks for the memories Peter.

  • @nickng645
    @nickng645 9 років тому +1183

    When I first heard this in my native language (swahili) I couldnt believe it! Beautiful piece of music and definately deserved the grammy win

    • @TemmieArt
      @TemmieArt 9 років тому +5

      Uhuh! Agreed!

    • @claebykins_3016
      @claebykins_3016 8 років тому +2

      Completely agree

    • @finalcord4662
      @finalcord4662 8 років тому +33

      +Nick Ng Swahil is a beautiful language for song, the song wouldn't sound nearly as good in any other.

    • @DS-cb3rx
      @DS-cb3rx 8 років тому +4

      +Nick Ng may you please send lyrics for this song please since you just said its in your language i really need it

    • @angelusnielson7135
      @angelusnielson7135 8 років тому +4

      +Finalcord Volen the artist chooses the language his songs are in as he would choose any other instrument in it. Get Calling All Dawns. Christopher Tin is a genius, the entire thing is just as good.

  • @McDonaldWilliamT
    @McDonaldWilliamT 7 років тому +254

    Doesn't matter how many times I hear this song, either this rendition, Alex Boye's one, or the original, still brings a smile to my face and a tingle down my back. Beautiful song no matter one's beliefs.

    • @strandalx
      @strandalx 2 роки тому +1

      You're an Elite Dangerous player?

  • @k.o.r.i.r
    @k.o.r.i.r 8 років тому +1373

    You really put effort into the accent I give you props - a Swahili speaker

    • @JackgarPrime
      @JackgarPrime 8 років тому +90

      I've always been curious about that. Glad to hear the accent is actually done well! I can't tell, since I don't speak the language.

    • @Raven-gz8pq
      @Raven-gz8pq 8 років тому +18

      is it effort or is it actually good? lmao

    • @bernardkidemu623
      @bernardkidemu623 8 років тому +23

      Raven it's good

    • @josiahstreetman8806
      @josiahstreetman8806 6 років тому +54

      May, I say, sir, your language is one of the most beautiful things on this earth. This is coming from a multilingual linguistics student.

    • @revegamboa3055
      @revegamboa3055 5 років тому +16

      Hello good day, just want to clarify with the pronunciation of "tu" in "yetu".. most videos in youtube pronounced it or sound like a "tshu or choo", is it accurate? or is it pronounced as a hard T like "tour"? It bothers me everytime I hear it. My choral group is planning to sing another arrangement and we tend to master it with accuracy from accent down to pronunciation. Thanks

  • @LiquidIronTV
    @LiquidIronTV 9 років тому +10

    While I know this song is a prayer and I'm an Atheist I still ADORE this song. It makes me smile every time I hear it.

  • @conradkarume3733
    @conradkarume3733 8 років тому +33

    As a Swahili speaker I msut say I am impressed. Your accents are on point. We need to make this our daily prayer. Baraka Tele (blessings) from Kenya.

  • @TheRigo385
    @TheRigo385 Рік тому +14

    Listening to this in 2023, love this. May god bless y'all 🙏🏼 Love from Germany ❤

  • @marklyons3558
    @marklyons3558 8 років тому +16

    This is a fantastic rendition of this song. I personally spent 2 years in Kenya and Tanzanian and speak this language (Swahili) fluently. Not only is this very musically pleasing, but it legitimately sounds Africanized. Also your pronunciation is stellar. well done!

  • @drLight_
    @drLight_ 8 років тому +545

    Watching her smile made me unconsciously smile :)

    • @benjaminwestrup1444
      @benjaminwestrup1444 8 років тому +62

      She does have a very quiet, pleasant smile. Even while singing.

    • @DasXadac
      @DasXadac 8 років тому

      i know gollum is schizo... u are the good or bad one?

    • @drLight_
      @drLight_ 8 років тому +7

      The good one :)

    • @aylemao6181
      @aylemao6181 7 років тому

      Pathetic lmao

  • @sharonishere
    @sharonishere 8 років тому +1640

    3,925,648 views? Why is it only showing my views?

    • @cheemsdog7662
      @cheemsdog7662 5 років тому +36

      Ahem.. i think its showing mine? weird glitch. XD

    • @micger
      @micger 5 років тому +51

      It's 6,152,843 now. My views have been counted too.

    • @akrinornoname2769
      @akrinornoname2769 5 років тому +23

      I found it! The one original comment on UA-cam

    • @Merlin1955UK
      @Merlin1955UK 5 років тому +7

      @@akrinornoname2769 Needle in a haystack matey peeps but yes AGREED!

    • @TheTrueVirus22
      @TheTrueVirus22 5 років тому +5

      @@akrinornoname2769 Why original? You can find similar comments under a lot of videos.

  • @svikelt
    @svikelt 4 роки тому +245

    Absolutely incredible voices. I am a 19 year old full time college student athlete suffering from chronic cardiovascular issues, I am unsure of when I may be on life support. Your music has brought me joy in some of the darkest times. I never know when the pain will stop, but I have your music to listen to! This music is the best you've ever made

    • @DinaCUSA
      @DinaCUSA 4 роки тому +3

      ❤️

    • @Mari-rx1vf
      @Mari-rx1vf 3 роки тому +5

      If you like this song did you check out the Christopher Tim performance

    • @wednesdayschild3627
      @wednesdayschild3627 3 роки тому +4

      I had a heart attack. I listen to this and my heart rate goes down. Thinking of you.

    • @akmroberts
      @akmroberts 3 роки тому +4

      Gosh I’m so sorry to hear this, I can feel the emotion behind your words. My parents both died of cardiovascular disease and I can sense my system getting worse with time.. But there is an eternity with God that can await us, this short little life is but a fleeting moment! God desires no one to perish but all to come to a saving knowledge of him 😌. I think you’ll resonate but if you wish to chat further feel free. God bless!

    • @zegpath81
      @zegpath81 3 роки тому +2

      @@akmroberts Amen.

  • @danielcrowley162
    @danielcrowley162 8 років тому +7

    I first started to learn this song for choir class, and one day, my teacher being the awesome woman that she is, found this video and showed it to the class. A few weeks later, after finding it, I watched this video almost ritualistically each morning until the concerf, and our choir didn't even come close to how amazing your production here is

    • @danielcrowley162
      @danielcrowley162 8 років тому

      Amazing job an thank you for a spectacular recording of this song.

  • @Chrisfragger1
    @Chrisfragger1 5 років тому +43

    This really goes to prove that you do not have to understand a word of a song to enjoy it deeply. Music speaks to your soul.

    • @conniee.
      @conniee. 4 роки тому

      🙋🏽‍♀️ Yes, indeed.😀👍🏽

    • @chuckszmanda6603
      @chuckszmanda6603 2 роки тому +1

      It is said in India that music may not save your soul. But it makes your soul worth saving.

  • @awintory
    @awintory 10 років тому +15

    Two of my favorite human begins on the planet performing the music of a third. Such love for you malufenix , ***** and Christopher Tin. Beautifully done! -Austin

    • @PeterHollens
      @PeterHollens  10 років тому +9

      Austin, you always know JUST how to say the nicest things. You are amazing too man, don't forget, ha

  • @jacksonkerr2095
    @jacksonkerr2095 2 роки тому +123

    I know this video is 7 years old, but this is absolutely fantastic. The visceral sound of percussion with voices alone is moving. And seeing that this is the Lord's prayer in Swahili makes it more fantastic. Thank you for putting this up!

    • @somethingwolfy6521
      @somethingwolfy6521 2 роки тому

      Christopher Tin did the original, it's far better in my opinion
      This one just feels like parasite yanno

    • @valeriefuqua4641
      @valeriefuqua4641 2 роки тому

      Yes! Me too. I love this song so much, but I never knew what language it was in or anything. Just heard it and loved it!

    • @DANAILish
      @DANAILish Рік тому

      It doesn't matter how old a song is, as long as it's good... it will last for years :)

  • @sooodarncrazy4817
    @sooodarncrazy4817 9 років тому +41

    this song is the our father in kiswahili!!! i feel so honoured!
    and the pronunciation is spot on!!!!! Well done guys!

  • @jacekneumann6491
    @jacekneumann6491 9 років тому +5

    I consciously admit that this is the most beautiful song on Earth. It gives you so much positive energy and will to live that it's almost unbelievable that it was created by humans. That is how I imagine power of Holy Spirit.

  • @Opalium
    @Opalium 8 років тому +78

    Almost two years later and I still can't stop listening to this song. This is amazing. Thank you so much for this.

    • @billjanitor7528
      @billjanitor7528 8 років тому

      +Opalium Good job, mate, you successfully made me fucking cringe.

    • @Opalium
      @Opalium 8 років тому +3

      +Bill Janitor I am glad you enjoyed! Come again if you'd like.

    • @Wuthless-zq5se
      @Wuthless-zq5se 8 років тому

      +Opalium Can I please come?

  • @SiaMusic2007
    @SiaMusic2007 4 місяці тому +1

    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.

  • @druid-danesil_rasheed
    @druid-danesil_rasheed 8 років тому +43

    This is the best rendition of the Lord's Prayer in swahili i have ever listened to all my life. Good work folks.

  • @dreamrender9138
    @dreamrender9138 8 років тому +270

    It's stuck in my head because of Civilization IV, and every time I play Civilization V I think about how great is this song and Civilization IV

    • @Smithington_
      @Smithington_ 8 років тому +2

      Welcome, civ VI

    • @bmobmo6438
      @bmobmo6438 8 років тому +2

      same. honestly, this should be an option for title music in Civ VI.

    • @mithiwithi
      @mithiwithi 8 років тому +8

      +Bmobmo64 Christopher Tin is composing the music for Civ VI.

    • @xshoudenx
      @xshoudenx 8 років тому +8

      Agreed. The music in Civ IV was some of the best music I've ever heard in a game. Playing Civ V always leaves me with wanting the Civ IV music.

    • @xpirate16
      @xpirate16 8 років тому

      @magney This makes me soooooo happy

  • @SuperHamsterhuey
    @SuperHamsterhuey 10 років тому +490

    Such a beautiful song; how how horrible it is to watch it all crumble along with your civilization because of that... abomination... that heartless... cruel... monster... Montezuma...

    • @spriddlez
      @spriddlez 10 років тому +167

      Or when Ghandi get's weirdly aggressive.

    • @DiceFTW273
      @DiceFTW273 10 років тому +73

      Spiffleh
      Watch out, Ghandi just dropped the A-Bomb!

    • @SuperHamsterhuey
      @SuperHamsterhuey 10 років тому +15

      Spiffleh Ghandi was only an angry warlord in 5, not 4.

    • @spriddlez
      @spriddlez 10 років тому +4

      SuperHamsterhuey Not as a rule no. But I had games of Civ IV where he was inexplicably angry and aggressive. .... and then there is randomizing the leader personalities.

    • @SuperHamsterhuey
      @SuperHamsterhuey 10 років тому +16

      Spiffleh Yes, but in civ 4, just about anyone could be an angry rampaging warlord, but Monty did it the most often. Shaka and Genghis came close.

  • @tjevans2003
    @tjevans2003 7 років тому +61

    Our church used this song as part of our World Communion Sunday worship this year. We set it to a video of prayer and meditation around the world. More than one person came to me and said the singing moved them to tears and the images didn't help anything either. So, thank you!

    • @jamesperson
      @jamesperson 2 роки тому +1

      I use the song when I'm revisiting Civ IV and playing a warmongering nuke-wielding Ghandi

  • @benatalbizbeaskoetxea479
    @benatalbizbeaskoetxea479 8 років тому +14

    I can't believe that this is the Lord's Prayer in swahili. It's so angelical and peaceful...

  • @JonathanM
    @JonathanM 10 років тому +4

    By far the best non English version of the Lord's Prayer I have ever heard. Swahili is such a rich language.

  • @dadsb105
    @dadsb105 6 років тому +4

    Today I learned I am no joke doing this for my choir. After over 4 years, I knew I had to come back. Thank you for being a prophet, Peter Hollens.

  • @25Erix
    @25Erix 2 місяці тому +1

    Sent this to my Mom. I know she'll love it as she loves the Lord.

  • @MiaouMaw
    @MiaouMaw 8 років тому +436

    Baba yetu, Yetu uliye
    Mbinguni yetu, Yetu amina!
    Baba yetu Yetu uliye
    M jina lako e litukuzwe
    Baba yetu, Yetu uliye
    Mbinguni yetu, Yetu amina!
    Baba yetu Yetu uliye
    M jina lako e litukuzwe
    Utupe leo chakula chetu
    Tunachohitaji utusamehe
    Makosa yetu, hey!
    Kama nasi tunavyowasamehe
    Waliotukosea usitutie
    Katika majaribu, lakini
    Utuokoe, na yule, muovu e milele!
    Baba yetu, Yetu uliye
    Mbinguni yetu, Yetu amina!
    Baba yetu Yetu uliye
    M jina lako e litukuzwe
    Baba yetu, Yetu uliye
    Mbinguni yetu, Yetu amina!
    Baba yetu Yetu uliye
    M jina lako e litukuzwe
    Ufalme wako ufike utakalo
    Lifanyike duniani kama mbinguni, Amina

    • @paintedink
      @paintedink 6 років тому +32

      The funny thing is, in German you can read this as if it were German and it would almost sound the same :D

    • @ГансАдольфов
      @ГансАдольфов 6 років тому +4

      It is wonderful !

    • @AnnieOOlsen
      @AnnieOOlsen 6 років тому +5

      Asante sana for posting the words!

    • @932ForeverLove
      @932ForeverLove 5 років тому +4

      It’s harder to keep up or when you’re trying to read the lyrics! XD I have to slow down to try to pronounce the longer words right and then just like that, they’re onto the next verse before I can sound out the word.

    • @bagginsofbagend
      @bagginsofbagend 5 років тому +3

      @@932ForeverLove Slow it to .5 speed, or .75 speed as needed, and read the lyrics as you listen! Really helped me over the past week as I worked on memorizing it off and on, and now I have about 90 percent of it down!

  • @RobinPierceWildMoonSister
    @RobinPierceWildMoonSister 10 років тому +4

    *So gorgeous, just phenomenal. Peter Hollens and Malukah finally singing together and its BABA YETU!!* Just could not be more epic. Improve your day, listen to this!!

    • @PeterHollens
      @PeterHollens  10 років тому +4

      Robin Pierce Thank you thank you thank you!!!

  • @vdun
    @vdun 8 років тому +23

    The song is beautiful, the voices are beautiful, the editing is beautiful. Masterpiece.

  • @graceamadi1096
    @graceamadi1096 3 місяці тому +2

    Wow! That's our father who art in heaven prayer in swahili. Who is wstching with me now 2024

  • @DracoSalieri
    @DracoSalieri 10 років тому +10

    Seriously? My 2 favourite youtube artists doing a collaboration? Thank you! Please do more...

  • @SquareViking
    @SquareViking 8 років тому +177

    Malukha always look like the kind of person you'd like to invite over for tea and a nice mellow conversation.
    And then maybe persuade her into singing.

  • @jaymesquare8748
    @jaymesquare8748 6 років тому +29

    I remember singing this song with a choir. I loved it. I always felt so happy and calmed singing it. I am very happy you covered it.

  • @wagakiwakarugi1027
    @wagakiwakarugi1027 7 років тому +2

    Swadakta Peter. Wimbo ni mtamu mno. Jina lake Baba yetu litukuzwe milele amina.

  • @wisdomax2891
    @wisdomax2891 6 років тому +33

    When you guys started singing i almost burst in tears
    I have no idea why

  • @eminemlandsteiner168
    @eminemlandsteiner168 3 роки тому +294

    -how introvert are you?
    =We made an entire choir just the two of us.

    • @jursamaj
      @jursamaj 3 роки тому +1

      A lot of Peter's stuff is done solo, sometimes with nearly as many voices.

    • @EdwardBIl
      @EdwardBIl 3 роки тому

      Still 2 people.

  • @Bistu100
    @Bistu100 4 роки тому +108

    My two year old stands totally still and listen. Suddenly she turns around and say wow, wow, beautiful. 🥰 And then she dances. I think that's a big yes to this song

  • @macve3gro73
    @macve3gro73 4 місяці тому +1

    Both my wifes's church choir (Wesley-Knox United Church, London, Ontario) and concert choir (the Karen Schuessler Singers) have sung this many times with a tenor chorister that has the Swahili down pat. It never fails to move people. The most surprising time I ever heard it was at the fountains beneath the world's tallest manmade structure, the Burj Khalifa in Dubia. I always wonder if the mostly Muslim audience was aware of what it was. Whatever, this rendition is amazing. I expect it took many takes to create the effect of a large choir. So wonderful. Kudos to all. H

  • @marayochim1521
    @marayochim1521 4 роки тому +7

    My entire school choir sang this last year for my senior year. It has such and impact when the entire stage is full of people, singers lining the aisles and all of us singing. Its something that you don't get other than live, even though this is a close second.

  • @carolkimotho6799
    @carolkimotho6799 6 років тому +7

    Peter's Swahili is better than for most of us Kenyans..mad love 🇰🇪🇰🇪 the Lord's prayer has never sounded so perfect😍😍

  • @RiptideGaming_GXT
    @RiptideGaming_GXT 10 років тому +126

    I have the biggest Civ fan smile on my face right now.
    On a side note, Malu totally just turned Swahili into the sexiest language ever.

    • @LeDeadlySniper
      @LeDeadlySniper 10 років тому

      Same

    • @drscope27
      @drscope27 10 років тому +7

      vote baba yetu for world national anthem!

    • @galetine5253
      @galetine5253 10 років тому

      LeDeadlySniper I love her voice; I just wish she put more emotion into her singing.

    • @TheDutchGame
      @TheDutchGame 10 років тому +2

      I didn't knew goats could youtube.... or play civ.....

    • @galetine5253
      @galetine5253 10 років тому +1

      TheDutchGame know*

  • @Siegfried-tz3yi
    @Siegfried-tz3yi Рік тому +4

    Großartig absolut perfekt. So etwas zu zweit aufzustellen Unglaublich !! Ich danke euch! Und Gott segne euch !!!!!

  • @kazutokirigaya558
    @kazutokirigaya558 9 років тому +72

    This was so beautiful that I drooled a bit while listening to this

    • @xShinobiii
      @xShinobiii 9 років тому +7

      +Kazuto Kirigaya Now I understand why people call people like you weeaboos

    • @andrewbondarenko5849
      @andrewbondarenko5849 9 років тому +1

      +xShinobiii that makes absolutely no sense

    • @xShinobiii
      @xShinobiii 9 років тому

      Andrew Bondarenko You might wanna see a doctor if you are really that stupid to not get that

    • @andrewbondarenko5849
      @andrewbondarenko5849 9 років тому +8

      Weebo is a reference to those obsessed with Japanese culture, this is sung in Swahili. Your term doesn't match up.

    • @xShinobiii
      @xShinobiii 9 років тому

      Andrew Bondarenko ok

  • @lexugax
    @lexugax 6 років тому +49

    And all this time when playing Civilization IV I have been listening to our Father being praised and I had no idea! Praise God and his son our Lord Jesus Christ!

    • @SeedlingNL
      @SeedlingNL 2 роки тому +9

      You can enjoy this song even if you are an atheist and don't understand the lyrics. Glory to mankind!

    • @csvickers151
      @csvickers151 2 роки тому +1

      Big civ fan never had any idea this was a worship song.

    • @Najlui
      @Najlui 2 роки тому

      which god to be exact? lol

    • @shapexon3322
      @shapexon3322 Рік тому +1

      @@Najlui The Christian God obviously

  • @Nathan.Kaleta
    @Nathan.Kaleta 4 роки тому +30

    I discovered this version of Baba Yetu about 2 weeks ago, and since then I've been listening to it on repeat every day!!! I absolutely love it, you guys are amazing. Malukah's smile when she sings is just so heartwarming and calms me down :) Thank you

  • @MsSarienne
    @MsSarienne 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks so much for this version, I listen to it so often to find my heart-space.

  • @mandakay42
    @mandakay42 10 років тому +4

    Wow... just, wow... This has to be the most beautiful version of the Lord's Prayer I've ever heard!

  • @OrkarIsberEstar
    @OrkarIsberEstar 9 років тому +619

    The sad part is....i have now watchend over 100 versions of Baba Yetu - no joke - performed by choirs all around the world. And this is the goddamn only version that
    - doesnt sound like crap
    - has no problem with the audio recording
    - doesnt feature audience applauding or screaming midst performance
    - only features "typical" instruments like no piano, no e guitar etc.
    - features 2 genders singing
    I tried to find a version with a choir but it seems you 2 did the best version that exists on this planet. And this was the version i started with...could have told me that i wont find any better.

    • @HoverStrike
      @HoverStrike 9 років тому +17

      I had the same experience. heard it here first and went looking for other versions. Should not have bothered. Hard to improve on perfection!

    • @TheKazragore
      @TheKazragore 9 років тому +21

      +Orkar Isber (Estar) If you can get the original done by Christopher Tin in a lossless format (like I do) and have good speakers, then THAT also sounds heavenly. Speaking of which...

    • @Baxocj
      @Baxocj 9 років тому +5

      +Orkar Isber (Estar) Christopher Tins original version with the Civ 4 music video.

    • @anameridamerino9626
      @anameridamerino9626 9 років тому

      jajjajjajaja

    • @suhanichopraa
      @suhanichopraa 9 років тому

      I love this song and I so agree with what u say

  • @civilization57
    @civilization57 4 роки тому +15

    "Our Father. Who art in Heaven. Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done. On earth, as it is in heaven."~Baba Yetu (Swahili)

    • @stefanieproll104
      @stefanieproll104 3 роки тому +2

      Amen!

    • @stefanieproll104
      @stefanieproll104 3 роки тому +2

      Jesus loves us!

    • @civilization57
      @civilization57 3 роки тому +2

      @@stefanieproll104 Jesus loves us, indeed! The Father of all loves all his children. Thank God somebody does!

  • @corinnoiv.padishaemperor9208
    @corinnoiv.padishaemperor9208 7 років тому +2

    This song has just reduced me to tears.
    If there will ever be the need of a hymn for an united earth - this will be my proposal.
    The fact of this being our LORDs prayer does make my argument more valid.

  • @scr3aming3agle83
    @scr3aming3agle83 8 років тому +222

    i literally cried because it was that good, im going to play Civ4 again

  • @bscassian
    @bscassian 10 років тому +8

    i love this version... your Swahili sounds natural and fluent (Swahili is my first language so i would know)
    good job!

  • @Hawkwinter01
    @Hawkwinter01 8 років тому +7

    Such a beautiful uplifting song, it always makes my day a little brighter.

  • @berylbnaj2445
    @berylbnaj2445 4 роки тому +2

    Asante Sana ..kazi zuri love from Kenya

  • @viktorhammerstein1148
    @viktorhammerstein1148 7 років тому +4

    3 years later I am compelled to listen to this every time I run across it. What a wonderful rendition of a spiritually edifying piece.

  • @dtc48
    @dtc48 6 років тому +10

    I first learned this song 40 years ago when I worked in Tanzania. This is a very refreshing rendition. I just discovered your music and it brings joy to my heart. Endelea vizuri!

  • @TariaSagi
    @TariaSagi 10 років тому +54

    So beautiful, gave me goosebumbs!
    Keep up the amazing work :) Greetings from Germany!

    • @PeterHollens
      @PeterHollens  10 років тому +6

      Thank you!

    • @19Guti95
      @19Guti95 10 років тому +3

      ***** Do you belive in God? Are you Christian?

    • @tomskaggs7401
      @tomskaggs7401 10 років тому +3

      Michał Janiec
      THUMBS UP FOR THE ALMIGHTY!!!!!!!!

    • @craniifer
      @craniifer 10 років тому +2

      All hail Cthulhu!

    • @james088
      @james088 4 місяці тому

      ​@@Runebound.21 Yeshua is YHWH :)

  • @RealBelisariusCawl
    @RealBelisariusCawl 2 роки тому +10

    Malukah consistently amazes me with her ability to sing in other languages. A native Spanish speaker who can sing in Spanish, English, Swahili, and even DOVAH from Skyrim.

  • @TaurenETC
    @TaurenETC 10 років тому +22

    Ok..... THIS IS MY FAVORITE COVER!!!!!!

  • @EvynneHollens
    @EvynneHollens 10 років тому +559

    Love this one babe!

    • @maseengmasitha6212
      @maseengmasitha6212 4 роки тому

      💞

    • @HHLucifer666
      @HHLucifer666 4 роки тому

      #otp

    • @emilnemyl448
      @emilnemyl448 4 роки тому

      the guy is a bit better, but still, they both are much better than I am :D Good wotk

    • @slightofham8372
      @slightofham8372 3 роки тому +1

      @@emilnemyl448 then why even comment if youre not better than her?

    • @emilnemyl448
      @emilnemyl448 3 роки тому +1

      @@slightofham8372 Lol, so - only people who are better are allowed to discuss! :) Think about what you write before you write it.

  • @Tonyman078
    @Tonyman078 10 років тому +8

    Your voices mesh so well together. Would love to see another collaboration with you and Malukah.

  • @LucieKratka-cw8uj
    @LucieKratka-cw8uj 2 місяці тому +1

    Peter´s songs bring joy to everyone. I love this song... Thank you Peter :-)

  • @valeriefuqua4641
    @valeriefuqua4641 2 роки тому +3

    This is one of my favorite Civilization songs! I love listening to it...It's so beautiful in music and words.

  • @Rogerio87191
    @Rogerio87191 7 років тому +11

    Baba Yetu! Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cones ever composed. A melody that fills us with the best feelings. Music to be appreciated, heard and felt! This version is one of the most beautiful I've ever heard. The pitch of the voices is beautiful! The arrangement is wonderful! The tone of the voices is pleasing to the ears and it moves like our interior. If all the voices were arranged and sung only by these two singers, they are to be congratulated! A wonderful work, but before being only a work is a gift to the noblest human senses. Thank you for having recorded such a beautiful song so that the song's message reaches the goal for which it was intended. A song, a good feeling, a lenitive, a prayer. Congratulations !!! Beautiful!!! /////////////////// Baba Yetu! Sem duvidas uma das mais belas canções já compostas. Uma melodia que nos enche dos melhores sentimentos. Música para ser apreciada, ouvida e sentida! Essa versão é uma das mais bonitas que já ouvi. A afinação das vozes é linda! O arranjo é maravilhoso! O timbre das vozes é agradável aos ouvidos e mexe como nosso interior. Se todas as vozes foram arranjadas e cantadas somente por esses dois cantores, eles estão de parabéns! Um trabalho maravilhoso mas, antes de ser somente um trabalho é uma dádiva aos mais nobres sentidos humanos. Obrigado por terem gravado tão lindamente essa música fazendo com que a mensagem da mesma atinja o objetivo para o qual foi proposto. Uma música, uma boa sensação, um lenitivo, uma oração. Parabéns !!! Lindo!!!

  • @sbarter
    @sbarter 8 років тому +10

    this makes me happy. new civ comes out in 1 hour! BABA YEEEEEETUUUUU!!!!

  • @Adhinthuch
    @Adhinthuch 7 років тому +2

    Wow God is great
    I wish i study in east africa to learn
    Kswahili but no problem one day in heaven we will sing in all language

  • @elgingersnap2444
    @elgingersnap2444 10 років тому +4

    Coupla things: 1) I love that you do projects and songs that YOU LOVE. So many UA-camrs have limited themselves to covering certain genres of music (i.e. only pop) but you've proven that out of the box means out of this world! 2) I am impressed that you went the extra mile at the end of this vid to include Malukah and Christopher Tin. Classy respect is what brings awesome people together so I have no doubt that you'll continue to draw awesome peoples to collab with you.3) I'm proud to be a part of your fan family and I look forward to proving it through Patreon as soon as my job starts rolling. :) :) #stayclassy #stayyourself #rockon #pureawesomeness

    • @PeterHollens
      @PeterHollens  10 років тому +2

      Thank you so much on all accounts!

  • @Werrf1
    @Werrf1 6 років тому +4

    Three and a half years later, and this beautiful song still sends my heart soaring through time. The way you both sing, so smooth and fluid, even in a strange language, gets the feeling across perfectly. You two truly are talents for the age.

  • @emilythompson3756
    @emilythompson3756 4 роки тому +3

    This never gets old. Still blows my mind how you 2 sound like a full blown choir. Thank you.

  • @nafitron
    @nafitron 6 років тому +2

    I shared this with my Swahili friends in Kenya--they were amazed at their language being sung in such a beautiful way! Absolutely beautiful!!

  • @currygirl7225
    @currygirl7225 8 років тому +6

    Since I first heard this lovely song I have woken up every morning with it playing in my head. I now have an ear worm song LOL but what an amazing song! Much love to Peter and Malukah.

  • @lucywanjiru7174
    @lucywanjiru7174 8 років тому +13

    I love my swahili language now more than ever. THANKYOU.

  • @SuperGodlike101
    @SuperGodlike101 9 років тому +4

    Peter and Malukah...
    FINALLY MY POWER IS COMPLETE AND I CAN WILL THINGS INTO EXISTENCE!
    Now where's my 10000 billion dollars.

  • @IvarHuisman
    @IvarHuisman 2 місяці тому +2

    Today is here. Rejoice for it is a magnificent achievement! You can cherish every new day.

  • @MrMaradok
    @MrMaradok 10 років тому +7

    I got a story for you all: Back when I was in high school, during junior year as I recall, the school band was holding its annual concert in a few months. The music had no real theme, but one was Baba Yetu. As usual, they needed the official go ahead to make sure that they didn't suffer from copyright infringement. (It happened while I was in middle school, so I don't know the details.)
    So they called up Christopher Tin directly (don't know how) and he said that we could only do the song if HE conducted the song. The school agreed and we got to see him LIVE! I only watch the concert, but my friend, who was in the band at the time says that he's an awesome and nice guy.

    • @amyli092
      @amyli092 10 років тому +2

      That is AWESOME! Good for your friend to be part of that experience and I hope you enjoyed seeing Chris lead the band in your school! :D

  • @-w-millenium-w-2591
    @-w-millenium-w-2591 Рік тому +5

    No way you did this song!!! I'm doing this for choir!!! I got all the solos

    • @PeterHollens
      @PeterHollens  Рік тому +3

      Wow, congrats! You must have an amazing voice to get all the solos. I hope you have fun and enjoy singing it. 😊

  • @SomeGuyFromUtah
    @SomeGuyFromUtah 2 роки тому +3

    Huge props for this... not just your musical ability, but you nailed the crescendo at around the 2 minute mark and when the song went back to the main chorus you kept that intensity going and kept my attention through the end of the song. That's true musical talent on top of the technical talent.

    • @somethingwolfy6521
      @somethingwolfy6521 2 роки тому

      Nah its a cover.
      This dude is just a parasite trying to get on the gravy train

  • @toddgalbraith1582
    @toddgalbraith1582 Рік тому +2

    Baba yetu, yetu uliye (Our, our Father who are)
    Mbinguni yetu, yetu, amina (In heaven, our, our, amen)
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye (Our, our Father, who are)
    Jina lako litukuzwe (Let's glorify your name)
    Baba yetu, yetu uliye (Our, our Father who are)
    Mbinguni yetu, yetu, amina (In heaven, our, our, amen)
    Baba yetu, yetu, uliye (Our, our Father, who are)
    Jina lako litukuzwe (Let's glorify your name)
    Utupe leo chakula chetu (Give us today our food)
    Tunachohitaji utusamehe (We need you to forgive us)
    Makosa yetu, hey (Our errors, hey)
    Kama nasi tunavyowasamehe (As we do forgive those)
    Waliotukosea, usitutie (Who did us wrong, don't put us)
    Katika majaribu, lakini (Into trials, but)
    Utuokoe, na yule, milele na milele (Save us, with him, for ever and ever)

  • @hannahmesic
    @hannahmesic 9 років тому +4

    This is most certainly my favourite version of this song! Well done!

  • @loul2195
    @loul2195 4 роки тому +101

    Humans. Please stand for your Global Anthem.

    • @ericdavis3046
      @ericdavis3046 6 місяців тому +4

      If only this comment had 8 billion likes

    • @doomdrake123
      @doomdrake123 5 місяців тому +3

      Sogno di volare is better choice thematically

    • @iche9373
      @iche9373 5 місяців тому +3

      Ever checked the lyrics of this song? It’s Christian. Not everyone is a Christian in this world.

    • @MrValekvk
      @MrValekvk 3 місяці тому +2

      its an anthem for believers....for me its a beautifull song that talks to my heart....

  • @gesslar
    @gesslar 10 років тому +42

    I can't even. This is perhaps one of my most favourite video game songs of all time. Baba Yetu is epic and thank you so so so much, ***** for covering this, it was very well done!! Now, I'm going to watch it again.
    Lyrics: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baba_Yetu
    #CivIV #BabaYetu

    • @brianrush8961
      @brianrush8961 10 років тому +2

      I love this song. I actually like CivV a lot better than CivIV as a game, but this song rocks.

    • @gesslar
      @gesslar 10 років тому +1

      I sometimes play this on my phone on the way home and leave it on repeat.

    • @SusanDavisCushing
      @SusanDavisCushing 10 років тому +1

      Thank you for the link to the lyrics!

    • @PeterHollens
      @PeterHollens  10 років тому +2

      Well thank you!! I greatly appreciate that :)))

    • @danhowe3046
      @danhowe3046 10 років тому

      bonus: singer's a cutie.

  • @francescocioni4805
    @francescocioni4805 4 місяці тому +2

    Absolutely the best version!

  • @theferalmaker
    @theferalmaker 7 років тому +4

    Can't stop listening to that song - it runs again and again. Amazing Peter and Malukah - it is so beautiful! Please continue on working together - the results are simply stunning!

  • @_andante35
    @_andante35 Рік тому +4

    I watch and listen to it many times, you are incredibly beautiful, this song increases my energy and so do you🌟

  • @louga__
    @louga__ 10 років тому +4

    The song is beautiful and you two are such divine singers ! Thanks for that awesome cover !!

    • @PeterHollens
      @PeterHollens  10 років тому

      Thank you!!! That really means a lot :)

  • @wannaproducts
    @wannaproducts 3 роки тому

    Hongera Peter kwa kuimba kwa Kiswahili lugha ya Africa.
    Karibu Tanzania ujifunze zaidi

  • @lisag8795
    @lisag8795 10 років тому +6

    Awesome song! Love this style - with the harmonies and African-style beats. To me it sounds like a song from a soundtrack, something that would make the audience really feel emotion and power!

    • @thechatteringclown
      @thechatteringclown 10 років тому +9

      it's the opening/main theme for civilation 4 ... a videogame^^

    • @faelwynsilverwing5522
      @faelwynsilverwing5522 10 років тому +2

      It helps to read the title LOL

    • @lisag8795
      @lisag8795 10 років тому +2

      ***** When I first listened to the song it did not have "Civilization 1V Theme", only "Baba Yetu", so likewise I did not know it to be from a soundtrack. I was just making a point that soundtrack music for me feels powerful and full of emotion, and this performance did just that.

  • @deviantchristian9778
    @deviantchristian9778 10 років тому +9

    Here are the lyrics of the song in both English and Swahili. In case you're interested.
    Swahili English
    Baba yetu, yetu uliye Our Father, who art
    Mbinguni yetu, yetu amina! in Heaven. Amen!
    Baba yetu yetu uliye Our Father,
    M jina lako e litukuzwe. Hallowed be thy name.
    Utupe leo chakula chetu Give us this day our daily bread,
    Tunachohitaji, utusamehe Forgive us of
    Makosa yetu, hey! our trespasses,
    Kama nasi tunavyowasamehe As we forgive others
    Waliotukosea usitutie Who trespass against us
    Katika majaribu, lakini Lead us not into temptation, but
    Utuokoe, na yule, muovu e milele! deliver us from the evil one forever.
    Ufalme wako ufike utakalo Thy kingdom come, thy will be done
    Lifanyike duniani kama mbinguni. On Earth as it is in Heaven.
    (Amina) (Amen)

  • @ryanestes7331
    @ryanestes7331 8 років тому +141

    this is undoubtedly a beautiful song and very well preformed. but another way to appreciate it is to watch UA-cam try and decipher swahili

    • @ryanestes7331
      @ryanestes7331 8 років тому +8

      it gives up about halfway through

    • @theofantozzi2498
      @theofantozzi2498 8 років тому

      i just did that wow it's the best

    • @rojh9351
      @rojh9351 8 років тому +4

      Great. Now when I sing it I'll be thinking of "take battery bikini".

    • @Zakariahz0r
      @Zakariahz0r 8 років тому +1

      That is hilarious.

    • @doloresl68ster
      @doloresl68ster 8 років тому +13

      if you want a laugh turn on auto-generated captions

  • @mechakitsune
    @mechakitsune 9 місяців тому

    Today was a very hard day. Your rendition of this lovely song took away the sting and gave me room to breathe. Thank you.