Patrick Wolf - Tristan

[Trissi23]

my name is tristan!

[TheCloeQueen]

lol my brother is called Tristan, wierd!!

[ObscenityOlivia]

I've never heard Patrick Wolf before today. He's like David Bowie crossed with Kvothe from 'The Name Of The Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss.

I'm in love... <3

[tristanvdl]

awesome my name is tristan!!!

[bulletbanana534]

@tristanvdl OMG SO IS MINE

[TristanMachuwano1998]

@tristanvdl mine two

[SweetCandy4Me]

one of his best songs...<3 easy.

[AlonzoVega]

This is Full version... and probably the best (:

[ugnip18]

where have you been all my life

[Nediam20]

I love the way he sings this in a deeper voice and screaming in some parts...I think this is a very very sexy song. (L) I mean because of the way I perceive his voice,...not the lyrics necessarily

[Mattoxicator]

This song...makes me feel like I've never felt a thing in my whole life.

Patrick is almost unrecognizable here compared to how he looks now. It's almost as if his entire facial structure changed.

[MysticLipstick]

Fuck, this is brilliant^^

[Plinko779]

He's amazing. His music, everything! So unlike everyone else. He suits any hair colour, but I love his black hair the most :)

[swallowingsmiles]

i'm going to see him in december AAARGHH! pretty much fangirling in private right now...

[RedSheepAreInMyHead]

WOW.

[christianbisodd]

am I crazy or at one point does it sound like "Material Girl"?

[emmysayspeaceandlove]

No i think u r just crazy! lol jk!! Idk, i make really weird connections with songs as well, but i cnt see this one!

[RumplestilskinWolf]

patrick wolf is one beautiful person

[hasbroke]

i am fucked i am fucking too my name is Tristan ad i am alive !

[TheDragonKiller96]

@hasbroke same here!!

[Sifjada]

This song is seriously my newest obsession. I've listened to it at least 30 times in the past 3 days and seen this video at least 10 times now.

Dear God, please tell me Patrick is coming to America within the next two months because I cannot bear not being able to see him live!

[Coraltz]

He IS in America right NOW. Go see him!!!!!

[Sifjada]

You know what, right after I commented I checked his website and saw that he was coming to my area EXACTLY when I'm leaving... But then I found out he was in another area three hours away but my mom won't let me go!!

I want to cry now! ):

[Thesancholife]

Lol two months ago he was in America

[frankdavid22]

I love this song

[SzepLiny]

patrick wolf is veryy handsome

[fjnlarkee]

does anyone know the lyrics to the first part of this song?

i've googled it and everything, but i cant seem to find them anywhere !

thank you so much !

[Gruntaloob]

And am I born to die?

To lay this body down

And must my trembling spirit fly

Into the world unknown

A lander of deeper (shame, shape, shade)

I'm pierced by human thought

The dreary regions of human dread

Where all things are forgot.

[fjnlarkee]

THANK YOU.

[stonesprite]

It's called Idumea, old folk song.

[joshwee26]

Patrick is GOD!!!!!!!!!!!

[sebzandleo]

agreed

[rosegoneawry]

For some reason when I first heard this song, I really didn't like the way it sounded, though I loved his first album.

And now I'm listening to this song again and I'm really digging it. I think I'm going to buy this album..

[jennzlegend]

I actually really like Patrick Wolf.

chcagobull2, why do people like you always have to watch things you don't like, and leave rude comments?

[sebzandleo]

not true i admire him more xD and those bouncers were fuckin bastards he shouldve sued them dry.

[Luke19Wales]

your a dick!

[Ge0rge12345]

And you're really cool. Get a life.

[ItzReptar]

saaaame

[helloimthedoc]

wow...

I just, once again, I am blown-away. And I think I've seen this video like 10 times now.

[BENebuchadnezzar]

Waked by the trumpet sound

I from my grave shall rise

And see the Lord in glory crowned

And see the flaming skies

I see that he's a christian, talking about the end of the world - so good to see

I kno that he didn't write it but i presume he understands the words :)

[bethsnails]

he might be jewish

[BENebuchadnezzar]

um... shut the fuck up yesh

[BENebuchadnezzar]

we all have our opinions motherfucker

[Tashawesome]

well i have an oppinion too dumbass so shut the fuck up!

[BENebuchadnezzar]

have a problem with it, then keep it to yourself!

[bethsnails]

no i'm not a nerd

[SonoranSan]

0h well, I seem to be such nerd.

What a shame :|

[stuckupturtles]

We ♥ U Tristan!!!! XD

[MisterSadistic]

I can't get enough of this song!!!!

The extended beginning is very cool, and the bit when Tristan actually starts fits so well.

If possible, I think I love this song even more.

[BENebuchadnezzar]

I agree massively

[abcadlo]

It's a traditional song called "Idumea".

I would really love to hear the whole Idumea by Patrick, because the beginning is great. :)

[maddies13legwarmers]

It's on the single version of Tristan- you can get it off Amazon. :]

[abcadlo]

And am I born to die? To lay this body down! And must my trembling spirit fly Into a world unknown A land of deepest shade Unpierced by human thought! The dreary regions of the dead Where all things are forgot Soon as from earth I go What will become of me? Eternal happiness or woe Must then my portion be Waked by the trumpet sound I from my grave shall rise! And see the Lord in glory crowned And see the flaming skies!

[twistontheclassic]

This song...isn't bad. And Tristan is one of my favorite names. It's not the best thing I've ever heard, and it's not the worst. I'll give it a 3 or 4 star rating. Probably 3, because the video was a bit mediocre.

[sarkansarkan]

He is so very talented... Wonderful song.

[monoko2ito]

dieser song is soo toll =)!! und dazu is der name meinen bruders tristan XD!!^^

[outsidermusik]

i have not........buffff i love it

[Emgiel]

I really love this song. I never had listened the extended version,has someone the lyric?

thanks!!

[origami0203]

This song is fucking sexy. Patrick's voice is hot as hell on this song.

[omgomgomgcooper]

i love patrick wolf

love him.

[dorkpanda]

it's dark, fun, scary, freaky, strong. It's wonderful. I love this video.

[milkeyandy]

it's stunning.

[bowlofricepudding]

mmm, freaky.

[cvetsch]

Does anyone know where I can find the lyrics to the very first part of the song?

[gomogomomo]

The song in the start is called Idumea so just google it

[SeaBassTian]

The man is a fucking genuis. This song is an utter joy, but the video is sadly home-made...

[angeloxdeixsogni]

Marilyn Manson is not fashionable, interesting, hot, or talented. How can this man be like him?

[venomx2]

marilyn manson is a cult icon.

makes allot of ppl see him that way, just as you seem to to think of this guy

[omgomgomgcooper]

sexiest thing of all time.

[sillybanana1]

i'm sorry, but if people on here are only gonna type things like 'marilyn manson wannabe' then why are you watching it?

patrick wolf is amazing.

the man is clever, talented and gorgeous.

[eskimojenny]

he is not gorgeous, he's a twat. just a wannabe. someone made me watch it. i wasn't impressed. it's like adam ant, marilyn manson, bowie, and ricky tomlinson rolled into one. not in a good way either.

[lolitskatherine]

anyone who can be compared to bowie must be good.

[Kagemusha22]

"Ricky Tomlinson", ARE YOU HIGH?!

[Fawchy]

Yes, you've really seemed to grasp what Patrick Wolf is all about...

[ygg69]

Yes, smartass, indeed Marilyn Manson was the first to dress up and act out on stage in history and Patrick Wolf makes use of bowed strings and woodwind like Manson has always been doing, right ?

Need I list more?

[Insaneagram]

Have you ever in your entire life watched a Marilyn Manson music video, or listened to his music? I mean, this is really amusing what you're saying, because honestly you may as well have said 'what a 50 cent wannabe.' There really is little to no comparison, and I'm certain that Patrick Wolf is not trying to be Marilyn Manson at all.

I bet it's because the video makes use of dark colours though right? Is that why you're saying that? I really don't understand how you could have concluded that

[rocknroll015]

This song is amazing. Patrick Wolf is amazing.

[Lushinger]

me enkanta patrick!! es genial!!!

[ahordeofrebelangels]

I love this song. Alot. But the other ones not so much... and Patrick Wolf seems like a prick.

[libertineintheband]

why does he seem like a prick?? because of his appearance? i don't think so. he's the most adorable person alive... well, maybe

[ahordeofrebelangels]

No. I was wrong. I saw interviews with him etc. and he seems nice.

[xxxsunchildxxx]

i agree

[whitestarpanther]

Tristan is from the Celtic name Drystan, which was probably derived from drest meaning "riot" or "tumult". It is sometimes associated with Latin tristis "sad", but this connection is doubtful.

[ygg69]

Sturdy lad ! Tally ho, way to go !!

[gregorysgurl]

tristis is the latin word for sad so thats probably where the names from and also in the song it mentions sorrow by name sorrow by nature so i think it probably does mean something along those lines

[ahordeofrebelangels]

That actually makes alot of sense, becuase the old Irish tale of Tristan and Isolde was first written down in novel form in french, and "triste" means sad in french.

[oxfamglamourmodel]

tristis is the latin word for sad so thats probably where the names from and also in the song it mentions sorrow by name sorrow by nature so i think it probably does mean something along those lines

[arrow23]

cool intro.......NOT!!!!

[ALaPigeon13]

someone told me he quit music

please tell me they were wrong

[lolitskatherine]

it was announced a while ago that he was, but then it changed & he's not quitting thankfully :D

[adamisaac]

his show was unlike anything ive ever seen, it was amazing his energy is unbelievable, and you know when you like someone and they seem tall, well keeping aside the fact that he is physically tall that night he seemed a giant. It really was FANTASTIC!!!

[bloodstruck7]

... my name is Tristan

[Sephpwnsyoutonoend]

My name is Tristan

and I am ALIVE

[adamisaac]

yay i got tickets to his next gig in Sydney!!! Im so excited its like the night after i finish my HSC, best timing ever!!!!

Its gonna be so great:)

[Sunshine15042]

duuuude I am like, hooked on this song

like, reeally

[fishtris16]

I like this because my name is actually tristan :) lol xxx

[bilelulabula]

:) lol xxx

[ifoundmyselfinparis]

:) lol xxx

[kidstable]

I love this song. It's so great.!

[pumpkinmcr]

poor tristan gets chucked in a lake :)

lol

Amazing video+ song + guy <3

[rhimansworld]

Idumea is the best thing ever

[Insaneagram]

Damn right. I love old, old music.

[wilhelmfink]

i am so in love with this video

[cheekyairboy]

Does anybody know if the music that preceeds the actual song Tristan in this video is available in any other form? its a bit electrifying. i met patrick wolf about fifty days ago. what am i supposed to do with my life now?

[Sunshine15042]

haha idk =O

[demaupin]

cheekyairboy, if you have any interest in non-patrick ones, there are a bunch of versions of the song ("idumea") sung by various people on the current 93 album 'black ships ate the sky' -- including fantastic versions by marc almond and by anthony (of anthony & the johnsons.) i agree it's electrifying - and meeting patrick wolf must've been as well :)

[cheekyairboy]

hey thanks friend youre a diamond, i just spent an hour and a half crouching in the rain outside the corner hotel and subsequently got the first ticket to the wolf's next shows here in australia. and pneumonia. ohhh lordd...

[XxSeizeTheDayxXx]

-Melts inside-

[xxkgurlxx]

love this....

he really is brillant!!

[tritraltrallalapidaa]

great, i really love this song

[A7XTheKillers]

OI PBANKS WHATEVER IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE VIDEO DON'T FUCKING WATCH IT!

Patrick Wolf is hot and fucking amazing!

[joshwee26]

Patrick Patrick Patrick Patrick Patrick Patrick Patrick Patrick Patrick Patrick Patrick Patrick Patrick Wolf!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jjaamm999]

patrick wolf is my bezzie

[ilKillulater]

MMM not bad!

xxx

peace out

xxx

[maddies13legwarmers]

love love LOVE

[InetKa]

fuckin' crazy

[aboyle7]

never knew there was an extended bit lol! love this song so much tristan and i am alive yay!! patrick is amazing and hot! <33

[Kromblas]

jappy jap :)))))

[punklegolas]

He is a genius. <3

[AnitaClaireMiller]

I couldnt agree more. He is absolutely brilliant.

[joshwee26]

Death to all who hate Patrick wolf He is the god of emotionally charged music. Am i not right? Hes brilliant

[emotionalfreakout5]

wonderful song *i think i'm in love with it*

[OmgEl]

I hope he never dies, when he does so will I so stick that in your sock and smoke it

[XxSeizeTheDayxXx]

Yummm, i do love patrick wolf.

-Sigh- And i love Idumea at the begining (: I a mp3 of him playing that live, tis magical <3

[dplatonic]

i believe him. he's the heroine

[accidentemergency]

He's amazing

[mynameisjenniferr]

LOOOVEE HIIIIIIIIMMMMMMMM

[Insaneagram]

This song is great and I love the hym at the beginning and the telephone wires, I have a special connection to them. I know that may sound odd, I've had this since I was little really, they represent a lot to me. The video for the main part, Tristan, is also very good he seems to have an almost Psychotic happiness at parts which I just love. It's why I love evil geniuses, but only a certain kind of evil genius.

[scottjhnsn]

god i adore patrick. i want to fly to the uk,propose and live life in the forest with him. well,one can dream,yes? ;) but always so intense and emotional he. and did anybody catch the beautiful waistcoat with the horse hair epaulets and hood with horse motif....i wonder who did that?

[VillainousVoxx]

Just started listening to him yesterday and he all ready it one of my favorite artists...just such raw talent. Cannot wait to see him live.

[unicornswithaids]

i adore patrick,his songs are just so amazing and its great to have a good artist who isnt a complete media whore

[mynameisjenniferr]

love it, love it

[whothefcktookmyname]

Tune it on really loud!!

[lemonfacee]

I love him :]

[anjhap]

I like the way he acts like he's on top of the world in this video, haha.

[leedswinds]

Tristan?it has anything to do with "Tristan und Isolde"?

[crownrainbow]

i love this song and the video is simply fantastic

[bloodlust2115]

trist is sad or sorrowful the protagonist of the song Tristan leads a life filled with sadness and sorrow

[jerms1977]

I think someone mentioned "Idumea" before... Yeah, the first part of the song is what I've heard on Current 93's Black Ships Ate the Sky album. Quick googlin' shows that it's a hymn from Charles Wesley from 1763.

[abcadlo]

Well...

-Really love this song

-think he looks good, surely

-like the song at the beginning.

[Fremdwortlexikon]

Maybe the song is inspired by "Tristan und Isolde", a tragedy by Gottfried von Straßburg, the famous german medieval poet...

[atoabob]

I know about Tristan and Isolde there are different interpretations of that story like he was sir Tristan a night of the round table also about Isolde of the red hand and Isolde of the white hand also other version where his uncle mark killed Tristan after he caught them together. There are lots of different versions of the story also the name Tristan was original Tristrem but it changed sometime during the Elizabethan era .But it still didn't answer my question of why he named the song"Tristan"

[atoabob]

lol my name is Tristan why did he name the song tristan? lol one of my friends told me about it and told me to check it out lol why is it named tristan?

[jazaminda]

to atoabob, enough of the bloody lols and enough of the questions, it aint funny so stop lolling for lols sakes!!

[atoabob]

to jazaminda...u smell

[jazaminda]

oh noes, please excuse me whilst I kill myself

[katticakes]

i love him. too too much.

[giles1990]

his he frm babyshambles

[rhimansworld]

Oh, how much do i love this man?

[jazaminda]

Love this song, sooo good yes hughheeledfagin he is a oser but that's why I love him and I agree that he looks hot :)

[MrBongalar]

patrick what lovely melodys he make's

[Nadlassia]

That song played at the start is absolutely enchanting.

[rainbowLiso]

i just can watch this for ever..

thanx for posting!

@_@

[rhimansworld]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO,PATRICK WOLF AND ANYTHING HE'LL EVER MAKE :D. This couldn't be any better. And PBANKS29, i hope you drown to death on your own saliva ok?

[keepbritaintidy]

this song is great. why do people have such a fucking problem with him? ALL popstars pose and act overly dramatic in their videos!

[MelanieMonkey]

THIS VIDEO IS AWESOME OKAY?

[MelanieMonkey]

I LOVE HIM TO BITS.

[highheeledfagin]

I love this song and he does look amazing but he does pose a lot in his videos. And is it wrong that that I find him hottest during the fighty attack bit?

[PBANKS29]

this is the scariest shit i have ever seen...

i hope he fuckin drowned to death making this video...

[repsproductions1]

shut up

[TheOffensivePie]

... Does that mean he's touring Sydney from beyond the grave, then, PBANKS29?

[PBANKS29]

You know what i meant moron

[TheOffensivePie]

... No, not really.

"I hope he drowns to death while making this video."

I'd say that's pretty straightforward.

[joshwee26]

Fuck You!!!!!! How that for straightforward. bitch!

[RiotTV]

Patrick Wolf can breath underwater.

[zachzrhotazhell]

what do you mean??

[MBArkestra]

christ what a drama whore

[bedlife]

OMG, does he sing Idumea in the start?!

I honestly think that I'm going crazy