I have never heard a truly decent cover of Heroes, because I hold the Bowie version in such high esteem., considering it untouchable. That was until I heard this.
My feeling is anything Fripp does with it is great. UA-cam has Fripp with King Crimson and Jacko singing, And there's another one with Fripp at Glastonbury with his wife singing. Those are pretty good versions, too
I've heard this a hundred times, and I get chills every time I hear it. Something about this song, and Peter Gabriel's amazing rendition of it, just goes out to the universe every time. We should broadcast this to the stars as the ultimate claim for the every-temporary, ever-aspiring, ever-fallible human condition. heros ..... just for one day.
As an Afghan war veteran myself, that movie wrecked me. When this song played in the credits, I couldn’t stop tears from just falling out of my face. Powerful stuff.
It's been hard to listen to anyone else covering David Bowie the last few weeks since his death, but this - this reaches into the soul in a totally appropriate way, as only Peter Gabriel can do. Incredible.
+ Nicky Leach I agree and very well stated. For me the best tributes ( since Davids death) have been those who worked with David , such as Rick Wakeman ( on here on UA-cam- BBC) playing the piano for 'Life on Mars', it's helped me. And as I wrote Peter captured this song as only he could. " We can be heroes forever and ever..." Peace
+David Brown I certainly hope that David got the chance to hear this incredible orchestral arrangement, as I can imagine he would love it - especially coming from his pal Peter Gabriel. Since my comment, of course his brilliant band did such an incredible tribute at the BRITS, with Lorde. Our hearts remain broken wide open. Such a gift to the world.
Nicky Leach: id like to hear David Bowie’s thoughts on this cause if this song had have been mine I’d have handed the rights straight over to Peter Gabriel for this in version.
Nadia, when has there even been a cover this perfect? I’m not sure there has. Bowie and Gabriel came up at the same time. Both were flamboyant, transcendent rock stars who used costumes and personas to articulate themselves creatively. Both dabbled in New Wave towards the end of the 70s. In short, Peter is the perfect choice to cover a song of this magnitude by one of his most illustrious peers. I’m glad you enjoy it as much as me 😊
I have to absolutely agree with you :D. I do enjoy what David Bowie has written, but his performance and style in the original song just doesn't touch me as much as Gabriel's interpretation. Peter is one of those artists who can really call himself that, an artist by heart. His skillset is quite rare these days... No disrespect to any Bowie fan, though. The man was great, no doubt about it.
Good lord-at 2:40, I closed my eyes and got goose bumps listening to this. The orchestra and the synchronistic sounds coming from the string section is something to marvel at. Not really a David Bowie fan, but Peter Gabriel knocked this one out of the park. DAM!!!!!
I've probably pressed the play button 200 times and I just can't get enough of it. Food for my soul. Epic arrangement with orchestra and Gabriel. Perfect
This is seriously the best cover of Heroes ever. I think David would be proud. I wonder how special the people in the crowd felt this performance was? It had to have been goosebumps all over. The orchestra is just perfect and when Peter steps on stage it is just a vibe that is utterly palpable. He's so cool and just belts these perfect bittersweet notes. When he says the line "the shame was on the other side..." it goes straight to my heart every time. Its like he unlocks some kind of shared vision of all the people, the freedom fighters, those on the margins, the rebels, and the forgotten that had to give themselves up or die fighting just so we can try to live in a sane and free world. Its so utterly sad to think about, but there is also a sort of triumph in remembering all of the terrible tragedies we've wrought upon ourselves as a lesson to be better to one another. Just absolutely amazing.
I saw this live at the O2 London. I was absolutely blown away. This song actually brought tears to mine and my wife’s eyes. Even now it makes me feel emotional when I hear this. Peter Gabriel..... Legend
it makes you cry because your ego wants to be known that you can be a Hereo even if it's just for one day as most Heroes are not called Heroes because they lived but because they took the ultimate sacrifices so that another soul could live longer. Knowing how much mental and physical boundaries that have to be broken to help an other soul thrive in that moment is breath taking.
The original Bowie version of this is my favourite song of all time so much so I want it played at my funeral, but I am absolutely blown away by this version.
I saw this live (not this venue, but in Massachusetts) and I get goosebumps every single time I hear it now. I had wanted to see Peter Gabriel live for so many years and this was the first time. When the wave of sound hit me I started to cry. So beautiful, so moving. And, as a cellist, I loved being able to see him with a symphony orchestra, it was perfect.
On Dec 13th I buried my mother. 6 weeks prior I buried my brother Michael. This song, the live version, I chose to celebrate their lives on video. People kept asking me how do you feel and are you ok. This song is how I felt. I wanted to show my heart and how I'll forever carry them in it. Thanks David n Peter.
this is one of those that seems to fade into and out of my life during the most emotional up and down moments seemingly perfect. if this doesn't move you to the point of true emotion I'm not sure what will?? When I hear this rendition it makes me feel like I need to truly seize the day and live as much in the moment as possible. You know that feeling of aliveness you get being in the same room as a celebritiy you like? this is that feeling magnified. being alive and realizing how lucky you are just to be here is a special feeling if you feel it "enough" be a hero and do something nice for someone today...
2022 and the sound is amazing. Who would of thought that Peter Gabriel could have covered such an outstanding song by David Bowie and truly made it his own. This song send shivers down my spine. 👌
This arrangement was perfect for Stranger Things 1. It really hit home. This version is amazing, right along with David Bowie's original. Two brilliant versions by two brilliant singer composers.
I am very grateful for musicians like David Bowie, and Peter Gabriel. Without David Bowie, this world would not have been the same and this song would never have been written. What a phenomenal interpretation of Heroes mr Peter Gabriel. A true masterpiece This is so moving! It is very relieving that good music can still be made in the days fashion and glorified film clips. Glamour seems to be more important than the feel of a song, ironically, visual over sound, this is so wrong!
He broke my heart open all over again with this rendition….. As a young girl I thought that if the North Wind could sing ( in a human voice) they would sound like Peter Gabriel…..
I still remember waking up at 3:30am from my friend and roommate choking on his own throw up. Seeing him blue and gasping but not conscious still and I was drunk as well but for several minutes I was sober and sprinted to him and lifted him up and began clearing his throat with my fingers before turning him over. Such a small act at the time. We joke about it from time to time but there were 8 other people still passed out around us at the time. Johnny is a dear friend of mine still. That was over 15 years ago. Hes successful and has 2 kids and a wife now. He is still a very good friend.
This is not just a cover song this is so much more the delivery of the vocals and the string arrangements hit me deep in my soul and this interpretation it’s so beautiful to me
I was never a fan but then heard the song ‘in your eyes’ which has to be ‘THE’ greatest song in recording history. A truly inspiring and exceptional artist with the gift of bringing joy to millions who listen to his music. ❤️
I heard and felt this version of Heroes during my first sacred ceremony, a shamanistic ritual with plant medicine, with 8 other beautiful souls longing for healing. You can't imagine how deep it resonated in my soul, how much I cried out of joy. Heroes is one of my favorite songs ever, but this version is another level and being completely open and defenseless while feeling all the pain and joy from rne others in the room, it helped so much healing our souls. We CAN be heroes, and if it's just for one day...
No matter whos version . One of the greatest songs , if not thegreatest song EVER written. Generations to come WILL evolve from this . David Bowie will always be the ROCK GOD !!!
Absolutely magnificent. This takes a song that was already great and transforms it into something hauntingly beautiful. An incredible piece of music and a sublime vocal performance from Gabriel. I cannot get enough of this song.
Somehow Peter Gabriel's voice goes directly to that part of the brain which controls emotions and unlocks all of them.
Awesome Jake mate
So true. It’s like his voice box has a built-in second very dominant harmonic going on. And the quick flights of falsetto are so stirring. Awesome.
Nicely put - completely get it.
True
I think he is a Buddha. Bowie was, too.
I have never heard a truly decent cover of Heroes, because I hold the Bowie version in such high esteem., considering it untouchable.
That was until I heard this.
Oasis one was good
My feeling is anything Fripp does with it is great. UA-cam has Fripp with King Crimson and Jacko singing, And there's another one with Fripp at Glastonbury with his wife singing. Those are pretty good versions, too
Who’s still listening and coming back over and over to listen to this masterpiece. Moves me everytime. Thank you Mr Gabriel. 😊
This is Fantastic !. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Me
Heard it yesterday in a movie lone survivor and came here for it and also the comments
Bowie song, Gabriel vocals and a sympathetic orchestra leader, how can this not be a win ?
@@mzamocyprian1638 I need to watch that movie! I heard this cover in Stranger Things.
one of the all time best singers of our time.
Amazing. Took the perfect song, sung by the perfect singer.... Peter made it even better. That inflection!
nah. it's not better than how Bowie sang it, but it's definitely Gabriel's version
The orchestral arrangement is phenomenal.
It really is. I assume that is Gabriel himself, amazing.
Truly amazing
I imagined it was the orchestra of the Arena, but it was not, they are PGabriel musicians!!
specially the end
agree.
The man is an international treasure and should be officially honoured while he is still with us.
I concur,
The sooner the better. 🕯
They will be ever with us! David Bowie and Peter Gabriel and so many other ...
If I saw this live, I would've cried my guts out. So emotionally raw and inspiring. David Bowie would be proud.
#agreed
I did watch it live, I cried as the red screen rose. It was a most beautiful moment.
Here I find myself again with this song for perhaps the 50th time. Such a beautiful song in every way, and I get chills every time!
I've heard this a hundred times, and I get chills every time I hear it. Something about this song, and Peter Gabriel's amazing rendition of it, just goes out to the universe every time. We should broadcast this to the stars as the ultimate claim for the every-temporary, ever-aspiring, ever-fallible human condition. heros ..... just for one day.
Agree.BUT ONLY ONE CAN DO THIS .
If you ever saw the movie Lone Survivor and watched the credits while this song played.... takes it to an entirely new level and meaning.
Undoubtedly, this song is devoted to all those martyred bravehearts in military all around the world 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇳
Absolutely, brings tears to my eyes listening to this song through the credits.
Wasn't this song about the Berlin Wall Falling?
@@Operator09 Well said
As an Afghan war veteran myself, that movie wrecked me. When this song played in the credits, I couldn’t stop tears from just falling out of my face. Powerful stuff.
2:58 … the way the conductor summons the bass is so powerful
I can't tell you how glad I am that someone else noticed it, enjoyed it as much as I do, and pointed it out!!!
Yes, Ben Foster. He's pretty bad-ass.
Crushes it.
Bass perfection!
Wow.. This is Art..This is what the World need.. More and more.
It's been hard to listen to anyone else covering David Bowie the last few weeks since his death, but this - this reaches into the soul in a totally appropriate way, as only Peter Gabriel can do. Incredible.
+ Nicky Leach
I agree and very well stated. For me the best tributes ( since Davids death) have been those who worked with David , such as Rick Wakeman ( on here on UA-cam- BBC) playing the piano for 'Life on Mars', it's helped me.
And as I wrote Peter captured this song as only he could.
" We can be heroes forever and ever..."
Peace
+David Brown I certainly hope that David got the chance to hear this incredible orchestral arrangement, as I can imagine he would love it - especially coming from his pal Peter Gabriel. Since my comment, of course his brilliant band did such an incredible tribute at the BRITS, with Lorde. Our hearts remain broken wide open. Such a gift to the world.
Nicky Leach: id like to hear David Bowie’s thoughts on this cause if this song had have been mine I’d have handed the rights straight over to Peter Gabriel for this in version.
So true
@@nickyleach I'm so sad it's been almost 6 years now...
Thankyou David.
Thankyou Peter.
Truly is the best friend I have ever had.
It will never be any different.
Peace 🙏 and Love.
This song just hits every single time I hear it.
I'm not so sure anyone could have drastically changed a song and nailed it so good as Peter did here.
AMAZING
Absolutely amazing cover!!!
Lennie motorhead x
@@robertmckittrick2631 Lemmy
YES, THIS!!!!! ❤️
Maybe Johnny Cash' "Hurt" cover....?
Holy crap! Childhood wish fulfilled! Peter Gabriel meets David Bowie with orchestra!! I can die in peace now!
Really
Peter Gabriel took this already amazing song and took it to a whole new level
Thats an amazing and emotional version...but the whole "New level" doesnt exist...the original is already there
As much as I love the original, I have to agree.
Jessica i dont agree since its not my personal preference but I respect your opinion
Nadia, when has there even been a cover this perfect? I’m not sure there has. Bowie and Gabriel came up at the same time. Both were flamboyant, transcendent rock stars who used costumes and personas to articulate themselves creatively. Both dabbled in New Wave towards the end of the 70s. In short, Peter is the perfect choice to cover a song of this magnitude by one of his most illustrious peers. I’m glad you enjoy it as much as me 😊
I have to absolutely agree with you :D. I do enjoy what David Bowie has written, but his performance and style in the original song just doesn't touch me as much as Gabriel's interpretation. Peter is one of those artists who can really call himself that, an artist by heart. His skillset is quite rare these days... No disrespect to any Bowie fan, though. The man was great, no doubt about it.
Totally blown away by this incredible phenomenon,what a performance,sat here sobbing.
All of your music is blessed from the throne of God. Praise Him. I love you.
Good lord-at 2:40, I closed my eyes and got goose bumps listening to this. The orchestra and the synchronistic sounds coming from the string section is something to marvel at. Not really a David Bowie fan, but Peter Gabriel knocked this one out of the park. DAM!!!!!
Proof that sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel is beautiful. Rest in peace David Bowie and thank you Peter Gabriel for this stunning epitaph.
I've probably pressed the play button 200 times and I just can't get enough of it. Food for my soul. Epic arrangement with orchestra and Gabriel. Perfect
i kid you not, this song does not fail to give me goosebumps everytime i listen to it.
Me too as well..❤️🫂💦
This is seriously the best cover of Heroes ever. I think David would be proud. I wonder how special the people in the crowd felt this performance was? It had to have been goosebumps all over. The orchestra is just perfect and when Peter steps on stage it is just a vibe that is utterly palpable. He's so cool and just belts these perfect bittersweet notes. When he says the line "the shame was on the other side..." it goes straight to my heart every time. Its like he unlocks some kind of shared vision of all the people, the freedom fighters, those on the margins, the rebels, and the forgotten that had to give themselves up or die fighting just so we can try to live in a sane and free world. Its so utterly sad to think about, but there is also a sort of triumph in remembering all of the terrible tragedies we've wrought upon ourselves as a lesson to be better to one another. Just absolutely amazing.
I was sobbing when he sang heroes. I forgot I was at hope and stood up and clapped. Awesome.💖💖
It is rare for an artist recreating another’s song and making it their own, which he beautifully does, magnificent 😎
Peter Gabriel's voice and Phil Collins's voice are totally out of this world , so extraordinary
Peter yes. Phil no.
@@Undercoverbrotherfromanother lol what
Dude I agree with you.
@@dxncerr1233 some people are born contrarians.
Phil is an awesome vocalist too
Utterly brilliant version. Listened to dozens of times already.
Stunning. It's now a tribute to David Bowie. Rest In Peace David.
I saw this live at the O2 London. I was absolutely blown away. This song actually brought tears to mine and my wife’s eyes.
Even now it makes me feel emotional when I hear this.
Peter Gabriel..... Legend
PERIOD!
I swear this song takes me somewhere and crushes every part of my soul. So damn good.
I cry everytime i listen to this song
I cant explain it either but i feel the same!
Mine too!
@@AnantManglikmy dog past away this morning and now I am here to give him the best song for him
Does it to me also! Reminds me of my Hero my Father! lifes so short!
It's one of the most emotional songs I've ever heard in my life. I'm literally in tears.
Tim Seyfelmliukov I'm sitting here crying now....
wildcatter63 Berlin Wall?
Tim Seyfelmliukov
It's a very powerful song.
It even makes me cry, as it reminds me of all the Fallen men of Operation Red Wings.
it makes you cry because your ego wants to be known that you can be a Hereo even if it's just for one day as most Heroes are not called Heroes because they lived but because they took the ultimate sacrifices so that another soul could live longer. Knowing how much mental and physical boundaries that have to be broken to help an other soul thrive in that moment is breath taking.
Trump's friend Putin gave orders to shoot people who tried to cross that wall!
One of my heroes perfoming "Heroes" written by yet another of my heroes.
Seeing PG in June, this will be the one that makes me cry ❤
This is the most beautiful piece of music I’ve ever heard
his continued youthful exuberance, keeps him the premier performer. I am always in awe....
The original Bowie version of this is my favourite song of all time so much so I want it played at my funeral, but I am absolutely blown away by this version.
Yes a great choice! I really like Motorhead's version of Heroes...but you have to like your rock music to appreciate that version :)
@@sarkycutt9611 , Motorhead's version is powerful. Heroes are powerful.
This version sends chills down my spine, the emotion in this is incredible.
Wow. I've never heard Peter sing this before. Exquisite. Two of my all-time favourite artists. Best concerts of my life. We CAN be heroes. 🙏🙏🙏
Very few times a cover is as good as original version. Rest in peace, David. Well done Peter and orchestra!
I saw this live (not this venue, but in Massachusetts) and I get goosebumps every single time I hear it now. I had wanted to see Peter Gabriel live for so many years and this was the first time. When the wave of sound hit me I started to cry. So beautiful, so moving. And, as a cellist, I loved being able to see him with a symphony orchestra, it was perfect.
England, Oh England. Thank you for the music, the musicians, the bands.
This is probably the most beautifully crafted song I have ever heard.
What an absolute masterpiece.
I love the minimalism approach to the orchestration, simple stunning!
John Metcalfe, qui n'est pas cité (on voit son nom sur la première page d'une partition). Je trouverai le nom du chef et celui de l'orchestre !
When those tympani hit at the 3minutes it is awesome ,this is an incredible take on this song and I still love the original !
You can tell that Peter Gabriel puts his heart and soul into every song and this is much appreciated! God bless everyone from Patrick
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No words. Just ears. The man is a genius.
you used words.
Peter Gabriel est une œuvre d'art vivante..... une voix inégalable.
On Dec 13th I buried my mother. 6 weeks prior I buried my brother Michael. This song, the live version, I chose to celebrate their lives on video. People kept asking me how do you feel and are you ok. This song is how I felt. I wanted to show my heart and how I'll forever carry them in it. Thanks David n Peter.
So very sorry for your loss.
Classic song with one of the best voices in the history of popular music.
this is one of those that seems to fade into and out of my life during the most emotional up and down moments seemingly perfect. if this doesn't move you to the point of true emotion I'm not sure what will?? When I hear this rendition it makes me feel like I need to truly seize the day and live as much in the moment as possible. You know that feeling of aliveness you get being in the same room as a celebritiy you like? this is that feeling magnified. being alive and realizing how lucky you are just to be here is a special feeling if you feel it "enough" be a hero and do something nice for someone today...
Take one of the greatest songs of all time and own it.... Just for one day. You are truly incredible PG
Wow, how I sobbed listening to this! Unexpected emotion. Beautiful......
e la prima volta che sento questa versione heroes ...da brivido...
2022 and the sound is amazing. Who would of thought that Peter Gabriel could have covered such an outstanding song by David Bowie and truly made it his own. This song send shivers down my spine. 👌
The finest cover of any song. The entire production and performance is a masterclass.
This arrangement was perfect for Stranger Things 1. It really hit home. This version is amazing, right along with David Bowie's original. Two brilliant versions by two brilliant singer composers.
I really hope they play this in the 4 season It actually made me cry at the end of season 3
Search for the ending of lone survivor movie and watch it. I'm a veteran and it brings me to tears now every time I hear this song
I promise if you watch it. It will bring a whole new meaning to the song
Nobody gives af about perfect strangers … this was made for lone survivor
@@delesdog For the hundreds of millions of us stranger things fans out there it does.
Immortal David Bowie, thank you Peter Gabriel 💐💖
Genialny utwór, prawdziwy artysta. Dzięki chłopie 😊😊😊
When he sings he looks like he has no idea how good he actually is. Magnificent cover.
RIP men of Operation Red Wings. You brought me here 2024
Same!
Same!
Spellbinding sound with that voice and strings....
Absolute perfection.
This song brings me to tears everytime I hear it. I just love this song!!
As he ages, he becomes MORE moving, MORE compelling and MORE powerful. That voice.
Awesome!
I am very grateful for musicians like David Bowie, and Peter Gabriel. Without David Bowie, this world would not have been the same and this song would never have been written. What a phenomenal interpretation of Heroes mr Peter Gabriel. A true masterpiece
This is so moving! It is very relieving that good music can still be made in the days fashion and glorified film clips. Glamour seems to be more important than the feel of a song, ironically, visual over sound, this is so wrong!
This song is absolutely amazing! I wish I could have seen it live😀
Lone Survivor, Stranger Things, this song just brings out the feels on a phenomenal level
When I listen your track , I realize that the modern music lost something Essential , Emotion . Thank you for this moment !!!
If it lost emotions the listen to even my dad does sometimes by Ed sheeran if that doesn't give you the feels you have no soul
No words to this film sends chills down my spine. Top Troops brave brave men ❤
The greatest cover song of all time. Fit perfectly in both Lone Survivor and Stranger Things
the orchestration on this is amazing
Isn't the arrangement beautiful?
Perfection
@@samanthawilliamson9694 yes Beautiful
Awesome!!! Music director was on point!!! And bang. Peter Gabriel is God's blessing to the world.. thank you!!!!!!!
Shocked by the intensity of this. Crying like a baby. My favourite Bowie song. Sleep tight, David.
When he reaches for the high notes at 1:37, I find myself soaring through the heavens. Start my wake with this. Best cover ever.
Great music by a legend doing another legends song.
There’s something so haunting and yet so beautiful about this. The original alone stands tall, but this, this elevates it; nothing less.
SOooo good!
Thank you Bowie, Peter and ALL the Heroes out there. ♡
Hello Melanie, how are you feeling today?
This song is epic!! 👍
Awesome. Almost impossible not to get emotional by listening to this song.
Visually stunning. Musically perfection. Spiritually moving. Emotionally touching. Thank you, Peter. All class and I'm sure David was proud.
I am humbled by your public appreciation for my work. Kindly message me now on
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He is a madman who's talent can take you up and also leave you speeches. This cover makes one care if there is any form of soul in you
He broke my heart open all over again with this rendition….. As a young girl I thought that if the North Wind could sing ( in a human voice) they would sound like Peter Gabriel…..
The greatest cover ever
I still remember waking up at 3:30am from my friend and roommate choking on his own throw up. Seeing him blue and gasping but not conscious still and I was drunk as well but for several minutes I was sober and sprinted to him and lifted him up and began clearing his throat with my fingers before turning him over. Such a small act at the time. We joke about it from time to time but there were 8 other people still passed out around us at the time. Johnny is a dear friend of mine still. That was over 15 years ago. Hes successful and has 2 kids and a wife now. He is still a very good friend.
tears me up every time, just superbly done by Peter
There may be a handful of people on the planet who can make music like this. This man is in an exclusive club.
Beautiful.
This is not just a cover song this is so much more the delivery of the vocals and the string arrangements hit me deep in my soul and this interpretation it’s so beautiful to me
No words, absolutely stunning 👌
How could you listen/watch this and not cry? So emotional.
I was never a fan but then heard the song ‘in your eyes’ which has to be ‘THE’ greatest song in recording history. A truly inspiring and exceptional artist with the gift of bringing joy to millions who listen to his music. ❤️
I heard and felt this version of Heroes during my first sacred ceremony, a shamanistic ritual with plant medicine, with 8 other beautiful souls longing for healing. You can't imagine how deep it resonated in my soul, how much I cried out of joy. Heroes is one of my favorite songs ever, but this version is another level and being completely open and defenseless while feeling all the pain and joy from rne others in the room, it helped so much healing our souls. We CAN be heroes, and if it's just for one day...
No matter whos version . One of the greatest songs , if not thegreatest song EVER written. Generations to come WILL evolve from this . David Bowie will always be the ROCK GOD !!!
omg. What a performance and what a version of this song....
Absolutely magnificent. This takes a song that was already great and transforms it into something hauntingly beautiful. An incredible piece of music and a sublime vocal performance from Gabriel. I cannot get enough of this song.
Hauntingly beautiful- well said! I get chills
hyperdeath84 he really captures this song and frames it so well