One of my all time fave songs! Love BG's version just as much as Mike Oldfield's, I've been waiting years in the hopes that they would do more covers of his songs esp 'Shadow on the Wall'.
I don't care about the ship references, I want this song to be about a medieval english outlaw traveling across the channel in order to escape justice in the chaos of the hundred years war.
@HawkWarrior2 And that's why Blind Guardian is a phenomenal band. They embody their identity so well it shows in every track. I know exactly what you mean.
I really like this song, and many of the songs made by this band. Too bad recently there hasn't been any recent songs by them (as far as I know). I hope they make some new stuff soon!
@metalisbetter1o00 because allt the cardrivers hearing it would immediately start crying about this perfect song, they would not see anything anymore because of all their tears and finally the whole mankind would die on the road...but at least it would be a nice death...probably the very nicest way of dieing.
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As i think, much people that doesn't heard the Original one, doesn't knows that it is a lot lower than this one's quality. The Original one, From Maggie Reily and Mike Oldfield IS GOOD. But Blind Guardian Songs Always rule, Better REMASTERED.
i never heard a BG songbefore this and disliked the other ones but i heard this song and was blew away by it if i sing it, i sing it like this its just RAW power i love it!
There comes a time every night, Mike Oldfield just seems to fit perfect. And then, while the sun is struggling to climp the horizon... Blind Guardian comes to join Mike, just like the first sunlight joins the dark. And what happens is the start of a wonderful new day, all colourful and bright.
The original 'To France' by Mike Oldfield is such a powerful and magic song...and yet this cover is on a par. Different style, but keeps up everything else. Titanic! :)
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The original version is much better. Blind Guardian's version is in my opinion poor....why would someone cover such great and unique song ? What's the point in covering songs ? Do something new, produce your own material and leave classics alone....don't destroy good music !
@Gandarme1991 In order to think this version is poor, you would have to think Blind Guardian's music is poor. For those of us who like BG, this version puts an epic twist on an already great song. Covers rarely make the original better, but I think this one does it.
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@DavidGilmourX They don't make it sound like a Cover. They make it sound like the Music was their... I know it's a cover, but is SO GOOD. I think EVEN BETTER than the original one.
if anyone looks up the Mary Queen I think you get a new emotion for this since I always thought this song was about a long lost love, that never came back but wow
I prefer the Blind Guardian version... of course the Mike Oldfield one is great too! Love both of them so dont get me wrong. But I believe this is one of this rare situations where the new version slightly surpasses the original. The Blind Guardian Version is more powerfull and the song gets a greater "impact" through this.
i am a true Blind Guardian fan, i have almost all their original albums, including their life albums (except for A twist in the myth that is a little hard to find here in my country), but i have to admit that the original version of the song if better than blind´s version.
The Blind Guadian is more epic i have to admit, pero the original has a mystic feeling that makes it the best.
just a heads up,most of their stuff isnt like this,most of there stuff is speed/power metal.The song this album is from is like a best of album but instead of just copy and pasting the songs from their old albums they are all redone in different styles along with several old songs like this and Mr Snowman
lol i have no idea why i said snowman as i know it sandman as it the sandman that puts you to sleep,guess i was just a little to wasted when that comment was made.Man i feel silly :)
@TwinUzis this is a cover by Blind Guardian, the original To France ys by Mike Oldfield. c'mon listen it, you'll enjoy. Different style, more delicated but not as powerful as Hansi's voice, 4 sho :)
nah... not all. - actually far from!: Mister Sandman/cover Surfin' Usa/cover Bright Eyes Lord Of The Rings The Wizard/cover Spread Your Wings/cover Mordred's Song Black Chamber The Bard's Song Barbara Ann/cover A Past And Future Secret To France Theatre Of Pain
Thought this was about Mary Queen of Scots
suprsonickath 3 weeks ago
My sister's going to France. I'm going to play this song for her at the airport.
Celshonar 3 weeks ago
Found my PvP Hunter montage music :D
xXDaveeedXx 1 month ago
une des meilleur de BG j'irai surment jamais en france mais jaimerais ca voir la terre de mes ancêtres hail from la nouvelle-france
FREEZERQC 1 month ago
Heh, I thought I wouldn't like this, being a fan of the original song, but...it is great cover, I'm more than pleasantly surprised!
CaseofGlass 5 months ago
I heard this song on my ps3 Quadicey an I played It 5 times such a good song never heard of this song thy r Really good
juggalo450 5 months ago
I don't know who did this better. Was it Blind Guardian or Mike Oldfield? Both versions are pretty damn good and there'll be no denying that.
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One of my all time fave songs! Love BG's version just as much as Mike Oldfield's, I've been waiting years in the hopes that they would do more covers of his songs esp 'Shadow on the Wall'.
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I don't care about the ship references, I want this song to be about a medieval english outlaw traveling across the channel in order to escape justice in the chaos of the hundred years war.
HawkWarrior2 7 months ago
@HawkWarrior2 And that's why Blind Guardian is a phenomenal band. They embody their identity so well it shows in every track. I know exactly what you mean.
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I really like this song, and many of the songs made by this band. Too bad recently there hasn't been any recent songs by them (as far as I know). I hope they make some new stuff soon!
TastelessBacon 8 months ago
@TastelessBacon The only just released a new album last year: At the edge of time.
I will upload the album when i have time :)
gazbg123 8 months ago
13 dislikes are french.
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BuckDillard 8 months ago
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUU so goooood
DriezelHimSelf 9 months ago
very good !!!
sarahchance72 9 months ago
Rape this ==> 00:00 Free replay button
toilahoaian 9 months ago 10
great cover of an oldfield song ! .... male vocals ... certainly different to the original !
Unkyp 9 months ago
such a stunning vocal... I'm always amazed
iceshades 9 months ago
Awesome cover
george21mate 9 months ago
forgot the wild! buy the blind! :)))
gsaint73 11 months ago
ARGH Why can't they play stuff like this on the radio?
metalisbetter1o00 11 months ago 3
@metalisbetter1o00 because allt the cardrivers hearing it would immediately start crying about this perfect song, they would not see anything anymore because of all their tears and finally the whole mankind would die on the road...but at least it would be a nice death...probably the very nicest way of dieing.
owibowi 11 months ago 2
@metalisbetter1o00 They do here in Croatia, occasionally of course -.-'
crometal662 9 months ago
This song is one of the Mike Olfield inmortal tunes!!!! Didn't know there was such a cover version!!
Davccelion 11 months ago 4
GODLY ! just GODLY
tsounamis8 1 year ago
In my opinion this is very better than the original version!! The singer and the arrangement are awesome!!!!
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samnthikumari 1 year ago
Mike Oldfield aprobes this cover :)
DeZaragoza 1 year ago 2
This song was on Evil Ultimate Metal Covers too ;)
Great music! Great artist.
HIMx666x 1 year ago
I'd really cried hearing that. I simply love this song when I was a little girl...
bLanCa231993 1 year ago
Everyday is listen to this song, everyday, every hour.
It is so Wonderful, really. I think its better than the Original and really. What they touch become gold..
DasBeatbrot 1 year ago
Wonderful <'3 :')
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good job... but the original is better!
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scrap that you metalheads...if you directly compare it to the original, it sucks...it's meant for a female voice dammit
Kindersoldat 1 year ago
Nice Cover! Blind Guardian rules!
plushy2009 1 year ago
this was the first song i lissent to by blindguardian and i have been hooked ever sins
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elastomerasgtri 1 year ago
im proud to have gazbg123 has my brother ;) and i like thid band aswell
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WORMRIDERfedaykin 1 year ago
Is there any live version of this song on Youtube?
eyej2002 1 year ago
this was the first Blind Guardian song i've ever heard! I was 13 back then....
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sfgdxgfsdgdfg 1 year ago
Nice cover indeed. In fact better than the original!
Frostwolf84 1 year ago
Hehe nice Cover. and the only song i like by BLind Guardian^^
19Aderlass42 1 year ago
@19Aderlass42 blind guardian are amazing,check their shit,it's worth it
sh1tpickle 1 year ago
Bored
ORERETARRA 1 year ago
better than the orginal
12345Korken 1 year ago
Better then the original!!
MrLordoffantasy 1 year ago
As i think, much people that doesn't heard the Original one, doesn't knows that it is a lot lower than this one's quality. The Original one, From Maggie Reily and Mike Oldfield IS GOOD. But Blind Guardian Songs Always rule, Better REMASTERED.
pregomal 1 year ago
Love this song, crying when I hear it. T_T
JoRawX 1 year ago 4
@JoRawX Been there bro...
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DesperadoCowboy 1 year ago
This cover is absolutely amazing.
SwampLord9 1 year ago
Awesome Masterpiece. Well done guys :-)
trisdori 1 year ago
Must buy... NOW!
Rodimus1138 1 year ago
amazing remastering! they're great!
FIFATG 1 year ago
I am surprised to say I like it!!!!
StoryeTime 1 year ago
i never heard a BG songbefore this and disliked the other ones but i heard this song and was blew away by it if i sing it, i sing it like this its just RAW power i love it!
goonmobile 1 year ago
@goonmobile Too bad its a cover. Lulz.
ironsaviorguy99 1 year ago
@goonmobile >disliked the other ones
>disliked Blind Guardian
DOES NOT COMPUTE.
Rodimus1138 1 year ago
love this cover!!!! simply great
MissPalo92 1 year ago
There comes a time every night, Mike Oldfield just seems to fit perfect. And then, while the sun is struggling to climp the horizon... Blind Guardian comes to join Mike, just like the first sunlight joins the dark. And what happens is the start of a wonderful new day, all colourful and bright.
SKAiman 1 year ago 8
Blind Guardian rule!!!
They turn to gold everything they touch. A good tune becomes a masterpiece in their hands...
BrianGriffin83 1 year ago 58
@BrianGriffin83 That brought a tear to my eye ;)
gazbg123 1 year ago 25
@gazbg123 well he is not lying :))
messalion 1 year ago
@BrianGriffin83
... and they got a masterpiece to start with ...
;o)
kulturni 1 year ago 2
@kulturni
...and now it's epic (:
fieglwilfried 1 year ago
@BrianGriffin83 Hey, I thing that this tune was master piece even before they touch it, but ye, it sounds good too :)
MyBlackSheep 9 months ago
One of best covers ever. Simply beatiful!
Ganimoth 1 year ago
Best version/cover of this song ever made.....
JandorGr 1 year ago 3
The original 'To France' by Mike Oldfield is such a powerful and magic song...and yet this cover is on a par. Different style, but keeps up everything else. Titanic! :)
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genxxxersize 1 year ago
simply great
BlindToRevolution 1 year ago
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The original version is much better. Blind Guardian's version is in my opinion poor....why would someone cover such great and unique song ? What's the point in covering songs ? Do something new, produce your own material and leave classics alone....don't destroy good music !
Gandarme1991 1 year ago
@Gandarme1991 In order to think this version is poor, you would have to think Blind Guardian's music is poor. For those of us who like BG, this version puts an epic twist on an already great song. Covers rarely make the original better, but I think this one does it.
kestehlik 1 year ago 6
Epic cover!
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reddemocary 1 year ago
Well I don't like much the original Blind Guardian songs but their covers are great!
41184140 1 year ago
o putain cette chansons la elle me rend triste p-e parce que j'aimerais sa voir la france un jour:( damn quebec
FREEZERQC 1 year ago
Exelent! love blind guardian love this song.... and the bard's song 2.....
loserscrew 1 year ago
wait, is ita cover? from who?
xavier272 1 year ago
@xavier272 , It´s a cover from Mike Oldfield. The name of the original song is the same.
krasnaya80 1 year ago
my 2nd favourite music of them!
xavier272 1 year ago
:-!
pegasus5556 1 year ago
great cover.
glacier2win 1 year ago
buenisimo
ginib3 1 year ago
wonderful!!! tomorrow i'm going to france XD
4eSaintSeiya 1 year ago
I really enjoyed Forgotten Tales... it's SO much better than the standard Greatest Hits compilation!!! Blind Guardian rocks!
GoldenSharpee 1 year ago
Pure genius.
RadBrad13 2 years ago
bella canzone , i blind guardian sono immortali , immortale è la loro musica
Thank you !
mary75mm 2 years ago
I knew BG have a taste in good music :)
blok37 2 years ago 9
pooooo ti porotiko pou einai!!!mporo na to akouo gia tin ipoloipi zoi mou!!!! to original einai moufa!!!teleio fantastiko!!!
tnt2652 2 years ago
@tnt2652 to original einai ORIGINAL FILE
ragmarita 2 years ago 3
nai alla kamia sxesi m afto ;) afto einai pl anotero
tnt2652 2 years ago
where can i download it ?
Btotheernd 2 years ago
This band Is cool but there cds cant be found anywere in my town!!!
TheMoralBombing 2 years ago
Genial.
wesleytoddy666 2 years ago
Wowowowow
brennuvargr 2 years ago
fantastiko kommati....eyge
tsampouras1 2 years ago 4
Ma den einai???
Medousaki 2 years ago 3
Fantastic I love Mike Oldfield and this cover is fantastic
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Dekroken 2 years ago
Woah and I was looking for a techno cover, lucky find, this is awesome!
theade8 2 years ago 2
long live bards...
666MeBad 2 years ago 10
i prefere the original, but this cover kick ass too!!!
WenGlen2 2 years ago 5
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
MrJoshex 2 years ago 6
But original is the best!!!!
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Brorouk 2 years ago
Good cover
DavidGilmourX 2 years ago 41
@DavidGilmourX "A pearly white Frankish woman couldn't sell in the bazaar for a penny!"
genxxxersize 1 year ago
@DavidGilmourX They don't make it sound like a Cover. They make it sound like the Music was their... I know it's a cover, but is SO GOOD. I think EVEN BETTER than the original one.
pregomal 1 year ago
Listen to the down-tuned toms on the second brige (preferebly not in you-tube quality). Love it!
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Tyrael16 2 years ago
if anyone looks up the Mary Queen I think you get a new emotion for this since I always thought this song was about a long lost love, that never came back but wow
kingofthedistant 2 years ago
This is one of my personal favorite BG songs, even if it's not their on.
The production is insane, specially the guitars and vocals.
edulinares 2 years ago 3
I prefer the Blind Guardian version... of course the Mike Oldfield one is great too! Love both of them so dont get me wrong. But I believe this is one of this rare situations where the new version slightly surpasses the original. The Blind Guardian Version is more powerfull and the song gets a greater "impact" through this.
But its just my opinion.
Lexandro22 2 years ago 4
if there wasnt blind guardian you wouldnt know that song's original version :) so stfu kneel and hail Blind Guardian for this masterpiece!
berserkgr 2 years ago 6
shats true mate.shats true :D
ButSomeone 2 years ago
amen
Homieathome 2 years ago
I agree.
DarkoBrownstone 2 years ago
PD: For the people who likes the band and have enough money try to buy the original discs, the bards deserve your support
tulkasainur 2 years ago 8
i am a true Blind Guardian fan, i have almost all their original albums, including their life albums (except for A twist in the myth that is a little hard to find here in my country), but i have to admit that the original version of the song if better than blind´s version.
The Blind Guadian is more epic i have to admit, pero the original has a mystic feeling that makes it the best.
tulkasainur 2 years ago 2
best cover...but mike oldfields version is better!
XOROHN 2 years ago 5
WHY HAVE I NEVER HEARD THIS BEFORE. My life has been incomplete.
I must now buy every album this band ever made.
TwinUzis 2 years ago 71
Awesome. Get 'A Night At The Opera'.
boriss4 2 years ago 2
just a heads up,most of their stuff isnt like this,most of there stuff is speed/power metal.The song this album is from is like a best of album but instead of just copy and pasting the songs from their old albums they are all redone in different styles along with several old songs like this and Mr Snowman
YoJimBoHugabaJoe 2 years ago 3
I hate to look obsessed with correcting everybody while I know I'm far from perfection myself, but the song you are referring to is "Mr. Sandman"
Baktor 2 years ago 2
lol i have no idea why i said snowman as i know it sandman as it the sandman that puts you to sleep,guess i was just a little to wasted when that comment was made.Man i feel silly :)
YoJimBoHugabaJoe 2 years ago
Shit happens when you surf the web being wasted. I've seen it too...
Baktor 2 years ago
Welcome to the epic-ness.
Get 'Tales from the Twilight World' and start your homework
Homieathome 2 years ago 7
@TwinUzis good decision *thumps up*
blind guardian are gods ^^
geri121 1 year ago
@TwinUzis It's a cover, but you should still buy all their albums.
Sorgutentarer 1 year ago
@TwinUzis you must be kidding.how cannot heard about Blind Guardian =)
geyiks 1 year ago
@geyiks lol indeed :) unless you are new to the metal world :) (althought Blind Guardian are speed / epic / power metal)
bloodyz16x24 1 year ago
@bloodyz16x24 not me he is TwinUzis dude (:
geyiks 1 year ago
@geyiks oups sorry :P
bloodyz16x24 1 year ago
@bloodyz16x24 lol don't mention it (:
geyiks 1 year ago
@TwinUzis this is a cover by Blind Guardian, the original To France ys by Mike Oldfield. c'mon listen it, you'll enjoy. Different style, more delicated but not as powerful as Hansi's voice, 4 sho :)
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@TwinUzis "A pearly white Frankish woman couldn't sell in the bazaar for a penny!"
genxxxersize 1 year ago
@TwinUzis
i felt the same way when i heard "Mirror Mirror" for the first time 4 years ago
i bought all their albums, something i have never done again with any band
actually, my cd collection consists of 17 cds, 11 of which are by blind guardian =D
biologyfuckyeah 1 year ago
@TwinUzis true!~!
Ciastecek 1 year ago
@TwinUzis Then save money for nine albums :-D To say the truth, it's not that much for 24 years of career, is it?
whatsthisqueesesto 1 year ago
Pure Perfection!
RpgManGr 2 years ago 3
Coolest album cover ever!
RogueTerenasEU 2 years ago 3
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It's fantastic! Way better than Mike Oldfield ^^
svabicurda 2 years ago
True power Mike Oldfield Metaaal ! !!
maisgueuh 2 years ago 9
the cover of mike olfield by blind guardian
cicciomike 2 years ago 5
awsome=DD
xdoodlex2121 2 years ago 2
good cover. i think mike would like it :)
jnishar 2 years ago 7
its so beautiful....
elina90metal 2 years ago 3
HOLY S^%$#! THIS IS SO COOL!!!!!!!!!!
mousitsoula 2 years ago 7
the best cover, i like the voice
Kingjeffkoch 2 years ago 14
Is this ORiGiNaL To FRaNCE? Or is it To FRaNCE By MiKE OLdFieLD OriGiNaL...
M4Essence 2 years ago
dis is cover of mike olfield's one
Valinion1 2 years ago 4
mike is the original,as far as im aware every song from forgotten tales are covers
YoJimBoHugabaJoe 2 years ago
Northorseman 2 years ago 2
I love The Bards' Song, heard the Van Canto cover?
Not as good as the original, but still awesome
AriochStarr 2 years ago 5
Mary, Queen of Chance, will they find you? =D
PowerDarkMetal 2 years ago 2
I love this song.
hollywoodb1 2 years ago 3
hehe.. Guardians power :).. I really love their covers :)
majklito0o 2 years ago 4
i love it
the melody, guitars, vocals... all amazing
MortallicA91 2 years ago 4
loving this middle age tone..
tell me other interprets or songs pls!
tobiasfieseler 2 years ago 4
Awesome song, debatedly better cover.
SkullsforKhorne 2 years ago
Bellissima canzone: quasi meglio dell'originale!
Divo84k 2 years ago
I can lose myself in these Guitars.
freierHimmel 3 years ago 8
I agree
AFIHUKI 2 years ago
rau.. I love this!
riptica 3 years ago
My favourite song. BG are amazing and this version is absolutely BRILLIANT. Still trying to figure out the backvocals and the drums. A masterpiece.
Jessileal 3 years ago
nice one
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chongtak 3 years ago
This is the first metal song I ever listened to. Fuck, its still awesome!
elderscrollnic 3 years ago 18