Nick Cave - Christina The Astonishing

[dancinbaybeh]

I guess I'm astonishing :)

[85ORESTIS]

Nick,the astonishing...

[TheJesusaurousRex]

I discovered this song, after I named my band Cristina the Astonishing because her story was fascinating, and this is an awesome coincedence

[gurkensalatblattchen]

my name is christina too .D

[josephinesny]

One of my favorites from Mr. Cave. His deep brooding voice adds to the dark ambience of the story...

[xxscarlettrigger]

guys my name is christina and im pretty astonishing so like ....

[setialphasix]

I LOVE YOU NICK YOU SEXY BASTARD!!!! God, how lucky was PJ Harvey, huh?

[xxdaydreamerxx11]

my name is christina.... :|

[banjoby1232003yahoo]

emotions are awesome.

[Boatmanscall1]

Nick wrote this song about me , Does not only know it yet :-)

[edstone1]

@Boatmanscall1 Hangover's a bitch

[Boatmanscall1]

@edstone1 You need a doctor urgently. on the other hand it`s called humour if you could understand but at least you should have recognized what it is

[trollnain03]

Very Good

[kylabotting]

i've decided that when i am baptized and confirmed this Easter,she will be my patron saint....bless her,Christina the Astonishing...

[slapka101]

Congratulations!

[kylabotting]

@slapka101 well i was baptized last week,but i did pick another saint. her name is Saint Theresa of the little flower...or St. Theresa of the Child Jesus...mainly because Christina was never canonized...but i also found St,Theresa to be just as interesting and unique....

[souljaEXVOTO]

i love this the most best favorite coolest song ever. because i love christina the astonishing and make lots of art about her and Nick cave is my main man. . so thanks for the most kick ass video in the whole world.

[trazeebarb]

Christina the Astonishing (1150 1224), also known as Christina Mirabilis, was a Christian holy-woman born in Brustem, Belgium. She is considered a saint, but has never been canonised. Christina is remembered for her faith and for her numerous and violent fits.

[screten]

@trazeebarb

And now this place has a B&B !!! welcome in Brustem ;-))

[Clematisian]

Thank you for posting this VERY unusual treatment of the story of one of Christendom's all-time strrrangest saints. Megakudos to Mr Cave for tackling it, too. Otherworldly story ~ (•8-D

[headcleaner63]

This is quite possibly the most mesmerizing song I have ever heard in my entire life!

[SontSansRetour]

Excellent song, great lyrics. Cave in his best.

[astonishingchris]

Nick is amazing.... growing to love his stuff more and more! thanks to special someone for opening my world to Nick and the Bad Seeds a few years ago.... :) ... thanks for the video, liekkichan!!

[tedzodd]

the song is based on the story of a penitent nun from the 12th century who died, went to the other side and came back with stories of the torments of hell...she would mortify herself in horrible ways, and would show no scars...she was said to be able to levitate to get away from the smell of the sinful...and would hide in odd places to avoid them.

[1ajnunes]

Didnt hear this song for a long,looooong time...It´s´still...ASTONISHIN­G

[losgrindos]

Unbeatable lyrics, should be the National Anthem.

[Jubusmubu]

I think this song is about Christina Mirabilis.

Beautiful song.

I enjoyed the vid.

Cheers

[northernxstar]

Or perhaps..about Christina The Astonishing! What a shocker!

[Peppermynthe]

...which is what she was also called, yes...

[mig11280]

i have been looking for this song, for ages. especially because my name is Christina:D

[yvond07]

sorry, but i find this song utterly creepy.

[Hirnlego999]

Creepy = good.. :)

[betogomez]

Wonderful! I cant believe I came across it after so many years. One of their greatest songs. Reminds of "Muddy Water" on his covers album. Thanks for posting this.

[persebela]

I know I've listened to Henry's Dream before but I guess it's been a while (or I was just too stoned to remember!) because I don't remember this song - my boyfriend has most Birthday Party/early Bad Seeds albums and I know I've borrowed it! Anyway I just found out about Christina the Astonishing so I thought I'd come check out the song. Genius of course.

[danubuska]

About time! This song has haunted me for the last 12 years! Well done Lieckkichan!!!!!!!!!