No matter your age or your taste in music, you are probably familiar with Robbie Williams’ era-defining 1997 hit ‘Angels’, particularly its iconic refrain of ‘I’m loving angels instead’. If that is indeed the case, then you will love Williams’ own emotive orchestral take on the track, which has already left viewers around the world in tears as a result of its beauty and poignancy.
The performance of this new version was recorded in 2022, with Williams singing alongside the Neue Philharmonie Frankfurt Orchestra. Although the whole orchestra sounds spectacular, it’s the addition of the string section that really makes this performance goosebump-inducing, bringing out those soaring melodies in the chorus and emphasizing the contemplative nature of the song’s lyrics.
Having been watched by hundreds of thousands of people even in the short time the performance has been on YouTube, many of Williams’ most dedicated fans have taken to the YouTube comments section to show their love for this spine-tingling performance. “Difficult to make a better version of such a great song like this…but this was just stunning,” said one fan, no doubt summing up the thoughts of many of those watching.
If you’re anything like me, watching that rendition of ‘Angels’ with the full orchestra will have whetted your appetite for other live performances in a similar style. Luckily for you, a very kind YouTube channel owner has uploaded the entire two-hour performance from Robbie and this orchestra, featuring hits like ‘Rock DJ’, ‘Millennium’, and many, many more!
So come on, what are you waiting for? Click play on that YouTube video and bask in the glorious talents of one of Britain’s best ever music artists alongside some incredibly talented orchestral musicians. There are certainly worse ways to spend a free two hours…
Robbie Williams has once again proven his ability to touch hearts with his orchestral rendition of ‘Angels’. This unforgettable performance delivers a fresh emotional depth to a timeless classic, captivating audiences worldwide.
