"Walking in the Air" is a song written by Howard Blake for the 1982 animated film of Raymond Briggs' 1978 children's book The Snowman. The song forms the centrepiece of The Snowman, which has become a seasonal perennial on British and Finnish television. The story relates the fleeting adventures of a young boy and a snowman who has come to life. In the second part of the story, the boy and the snowman fly to the North Pole. "Walking in the Air" is the theme for the journey. They attend a party of snowmen, at which the boy is the only human. They meet Father Christmas and his reindeer, and the boy is given a scarf with a snowman pattern. In the film, the song was performed by St Paul's Cathedral choirboy Peter Auty and this version was released as a single on CBS in 1982, and reissued in 1985 (on Stiff Records) and 1987.
In 1985, an altered version was recorded for use in a TV advertising campaign for Toys "R" Us. As Auty's voice had then broken, Blake recommended the Welsh chorister Aled Jones, whose recording reached number five in the UK pop charts, and who became a popular celebrity on the strength of his performance. The association of the song with Jones, combined with the fact that Auty was not credited on The Snowman, would lead to a common misbelief that Jones performed the song in the film. "Walking in the Air" has subsequently been covered by over forty artists, in a variety of styles.
No Christmas would be complete without this Fella! Raymond Briggs set the book in East Sussex (where he lived back then) hence why they are flying over Brighton. It's also worth remembering that Peter Auty sings this song ..NOT the horrific Aled Jones!
published: 23 Nov 2010
Libera - Walking in the air (from The Snowman)
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Walking in the Air was recorded live at St Johns Smith Square on 6th December 2020. It forms the centrepiece of the animated film The Snowman, sung by Peter Auty. It was later re-recorded by Aled Jones. This version is sung by Luca Brugnoli who was runner up in the BBCs Young Chorister of the Year competition in 2022.
Music – Howard Blake
Arranged by Robert Prizeman
Words – Howard Blake
Lyrics:
We’re walking in the air
We’re floating in the moonlit sky
The people far below are sleeping as we fly
I’m holding very tight
I’m riding in the midnight blue
I’m finding I can fly so high above with you
On across the world the villages go by like dreams
The rivers and the hills, the forests and the streams
Children g...
published: 23 Jan 2021
AURORA - Walking In The Air (Live at Nidarosdomen)
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published: 29 Dec 2017
Aled Jones - Walking In The Air
Music video by Aled Jones performing Walking In The Air. (P) 2010 The copyright in this audiovisual recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd
published: 13 Nov 2010
Walking in the Air – Aled Jones Sings With His Younger Self | Classic FM Sessions
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Thanks to modern technology, Aled Jones performs a duet with his younger self – who was made famous around the world after this performance of Howard Blake's song from The Snowman.
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published: 24 Nov 2016
Walking In The Air
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Walking In The Air · AURORA
Walking In The Air
℗ A Decca Records Recording; ℗ 2019 Universal Music Operations Limited
Released on: 2019-11-28
Producer, Studio Personnel, Mixer, Recording Engineer, Associated Performer, Guitar, Programming: Odd Martin
Associated Performer, Vocals: AURORA
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Alex Wharton
Composer Lyricist: Howard Blake
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published: 22 Jan 2020
Nightwish - Walking in the Air
Band: Nightwish (1996)
Country of origin: Finland
Album: Oceanborn (1998)
Genre: Symphonic metal/Power metal/Gothic metal/
Heavy metal/Progressive metal
Lead vocals: Tarja Turunen (1996-2005)
Film: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"
(New Zealand/USA 2012)
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published: 12 Apr 2014
Walking In The Air
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Walking In The Air · Nightwish
Oceanborn
℗ Spinefarm Records under exclusive license to Vertigo/Capitol, a division of Universal Music GmbH under exclusive license to Vertigo/Capitol, a division of Universal Music GmbH
Released on: 1998-01-01
Composer: David Blake
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published: 05 Feb 2023
Rebirth Of The Alchemy Emperor: The Invincible Return Of Ling Han - Vol 5 | Fantasy Audio Book
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Rebirth Of The Alchemy Emperor: The Invincible Return Of Ling Han - Vol 5 | Fantasy Audio Book
Ling Han, the unparalleled Alchemy Emperor and supreme warrior, met his end while striving for divinity. Ten thousand years later, he is reborn with the “Invincible Heaven Scroll,” inhabiting the body of a young man who shares his name. As he awakens in a new era, he faces off against countless prodigies, determined to carve his path to legend once again. Throughout all time and under the heavens, he declares himself the strongest!
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published: 17 Aug 2024
Nightwish (Walking in the Air Live Performance) [HQ]
No Christmas would be complete without this Fella! Raymond Briggs set the book in East Sussex (where he lived back then) hence why they are flying over Brighton...
No Christmas would be complete without this Fella! Raymond Briggs set the book in East Sussex (where he lived back then) hence why they are flying over Brighton. It's also worth remembering that Peter Auty sings this song ..NOT the horrific Aled Jones!
No Christmas would be complete without this Fella! Raymond Briggs set the book in East Sussex (where he lived back then) hence why they are flying over Brighton. It's also worth remembering that Peter Auty sings this song ..NOT the horrific Aled Jones!
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Our new album "Dream" https://libera.org.uk/music/dream
Walking in the Air was recorded live at St Johns Smith Square on 6th December 2020. It...
*** OUT NOW ***
Our new album "Dream" https://libera.org.uk/music/dream
Walking in the Air was recorded live at St Johns Smith Square on 6th December 2020. It forms the centrepiece of the animated film The Snowman, sung by Peter Auty. It was later re-recorded by Aled Jones. This version is sung by Luca Brugnoli who was runner up in the BBCs Young Chorister of the Year competition in 2022.
Music – Howard Blake
Arranged by Robert Prizeman
Words – Howard Blake
Lyrics:
We’re walking in the air
We’re floating in the moonlit sky
The people far below are sleeping as we fly
I’m holding very tight
I’m riding in the midnight blue
I’m finding I can fly so high above with you
On across the world the villages go by like dreams
The rivers and the hills, the forests and the streams
Children gaze open mouthed taken by surprise
Nobody down below believes their eyes
We’re surfing in the air, we’re swimming in the frozen sky
We’re drifting over icy mountains floating by
Suddenly swooping low on an ocean deep
Rousing up a mighty monster from his sleep
We’re walking in the air
We’re dancing in the midnight sky
And everyone who sees us greets us as we fly
We’re walking in the air
Filmed by Amy Ryan Media.
*** OUT NOW ***
Our new album "Dream" https://libera.org.uk/music/dream
Walking in the Air was recorded live at St Johns Smith Square on 6th December 2020. It forms the centrepiece of the animated film The Snowman, sung by Peter Auty. It was later re-recorded by Aled Jones. This version is sung by Luca Brugnoli who was runner up in the BBCs Young Chorister of the Year competition in 2022.
Music – Howard Blake
Arranged by Robert Prizeman
Words – Howard Blake
Lyrics:
We’re walking in the air
We’re floating in the moonlit sky
The people far below are sleeping as we fly
I’m holding very tight
I’m riding in the midnight blue
I’m finding I can fly so high above with you
On across the world the villages go by like dreams
The rivers and the hills, the forests and the streams
Children gaze open mouthed taken by surprise
Nobody down below believes their eyes
We’re surfing in the air, we’re swimming in the frozen sky
We’re drifting over icy mountains floating by
Suddenly swooping low on an ocean deep
Rousing up a mighty monster from his sleep
We’re walking in the air
We’re dancing in the midnight sky
And everyone who sees us greets us as we fly
We’re walking in the air
Filmed by Amy Ryan Media.
‘All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend’ is out now!
Order on the Official Store: http://po.st/DemonsONYTDeC
Order on iTunes: http://po.st/DemonsONYTDiT
Listen o...
‘All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend’ is out now!
Order on the Official Store: http://po.st/DemonsONYTDeC
Order on iTunes: http://po.st/DemonsONYTDiT
Listen on Spotify: http://po.st/DemonsONYTDSp
It's been fun recording it! I have so many stories to tell.
Visit AURORA's website: http://po.st/AURORAWeb
Join the Warriors! http://po.st/JoinTheWarriors
Facebook: http://po.st/AURORAFaceB
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‘All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend’ is out now!
Order on the Official Store: http://po.st/DemonsONYTDeC
Order on iTunes: http://po.st/DemonsONYTDiT
Listen on Spotify: http://po.st/DemonsONYTDSp
It's been fun recording it! I have so many stories to tell.
Visit AURORA's website: http://po.st/AURORAWeb
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Facebook: http://po.st/AURORAFaceB
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The new album, One Voice at Christmas, is OUT NOW!
Thanks to modern technology, Aled Jones performs a duet with his younger self – who was made famous around ...
The new album, One Voice at Christmas, is OUT NOW!
Thanks to modern technology, Aled Jones performs a duet with his younger self – who was made famous around the world after this performance of Howard Blake's song from The Snowman.
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Walking In The Air · AURORA
Walking In The Air
℗ A Decca Records Recording; ℗ 2019 Universal Music Operations Li...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Walking In The Air · AURORA
Walking In The Air
℗ A Decca Records Recording; ℗ 2019 Universal Music Operations Limited
Released on: 2019-11-28
Producer, Studio Personnel, Mixer, Recording Engineer, Associated Performer, Guitar, Programming: Odd Martin
Associated Performer, Vocals: AURORA
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Alex Wharton
Composer Lyricist: Howard Blake
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Walking In The Air · AURORA
Walking In The Air
℗ A Decca Records Recording; ℗ 2019 Universal Music Operations Limited
Released on: 2019-11-28
Producer, Studio Personnel, Mixer, Recording Engineer, Associated Performer, Guitar, Programming: Odd Martin
Associated Performer, Vocals: AURORA
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Alex Wharton
Composer Lyricist: Howard Blake
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Band: Nightwish (1996)
Country of origin: Finland
Album: Oceanborn (1998)
Genre: Symphonic metal/Power metal/Gothic metal/
Heavy metal/Progressive me...
Band: Nightwish (1996)
Country of origin: Finland
Album: Oceanborn (1998)
Genre: Symphonic metal/Power metal/Gothic metal/
Heavy metal/Progressive metal
Lead vocals: Tarja Turunen (1996-2005)
Film: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"
(New Zealand/USA 2012)
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Band: Nightwish (1996)
Country of origin: Finland
Album: Oceanborn (1998)
Genre: Symphonic metal/Power metal/Gothic metal/
Heavy metal/Progressive metal
Lead vocals: Tarja Turunen (1996-2005)
Film: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"
(New Zealand/USA 2012)
My other video clips are available here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/MetalComrade
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https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jankler+tv
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Walking In The Air · Nightwish
Oceanborn
℗ Spinefarm Records under exclusive license to Vertigo/Capitol, a division of Universal ...
Provided to YouTube by PIAS
Walking In The Air · Nightwish
Oceanborn
℗ Spinefarm Records under exclusive license to Vertigo/Capitol, a division of Universal Music GmbH under exclusive license to Vertigo/Capitol, a division of Universal Music GmbH
Released on: 1998-01-01
Composer: David Blake
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by PIAS
Walking In The Air · Nightwish
Oceanborn
℗ Spinefarm Records under exclusive license to Vertigo/Capitol, a division of Universal Music GmbH under exclusive license to Vertigo/Capitol, a division of Universal Music GmbH
Released on: 1998-01-01
Composer: David Blake
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Rebirth Of The Alchemy Emperor: The Invincible Return Of Ling Han: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmcF6dEOIHl73UsNZugjf-vDp7uFlyR3U
Rebirth Of The Alch...
Rebirth Of The Alchemy Emperor: The Invincible Return Of Ling Han: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmcF6dEOIHl73UsNZugjf-vDp7uFlyR3U
Rebirth Of The Alchemy Emperor: The Invincible Return Of Ling Han - Vol 5 | Fantasy Audio Book
Ling Han, the unparalleled Alchemy Emperor and supreme warrior, met his end while striving for divinity. Ten thousand years later, he is reborn with the “Invincible Heaven Scroll,” inhabiting the body of a young man who shares his name. As he awakens in a new era, he faces off against countless prodigies, determined to carve his path to legend once again. Throughout all time and under the heavens, he declares himself the strongest!
#fantasy #fantasyaction #manhwasystem #manhua #fantasyaudiobook #novel
Rebirth Of The Alchemy Emperor: The Invincible Return Of Ling Han: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmcF6dEOIHl73UsNZugjf-vDp7uFlyR3U
Rebirth Of The Alchemy Emperor: The Invincible Return Of Ling Han - Vol 5 | Fantasy Audio Book
Ling Han, the unparalleled Alchemy Emperor and supreme warrior, met his end while striving for divinity. Ten thousand years later, he is reborn with the “Invincible Heaven Scroll,” inhabiting the body of a young man who shares his name. As he awakens in a new era, he faces off against countless prodigies, determined to carve his path to legend once again. Throughout all time and under the heavens, he declares himself the strongest!
#fantasy #fantasyaction #manhwasystem #manhua #fantasyaudiobook #novel
No Christmas would be complete without this Fella! Raymond Briggs set the book in East Sussex (where he lived back then) hence why they are flying over Brighton. It's also worth remembering that Peter Auty sings this song ..NOT the horrific Aled Jones!
*** OUT NOW ***
Our new album "Dream" https://libera.org.uk/music/dream
Walking in the Air was recorded live at St Johns Smith Square on 6th December 2020. It forms the centrepiece of the animated film The Snowman, sung by Peter Auty. It was later re-recorded by Aled Jones. This version is sung by Luca Brugnoli who was runner up in the BBCs Young Chorister of the Year competition in 2022.
Music – Howard Blake
Arranged by Robert Prizeman
Words – Howard Blake
Lyrics:
We’re walking in the air
We’re floating in the moonlit sky
The people far below are sleeping as we fly
I’m holding very tight
I’m riding in the midnight blue
I’m finding I can fly so high above with you
On across the world the villages go by like dreams
The rivers and the hills, the forests and the streams
Children gaze open mouthed taken by surprise
Nobody down below believes their eyes
We’re surfing in the air, we’re swimming in the frozen sky
We’re drifting over icy mountains floating by
Suddenly swooping low on an ocean deep
Rousing up a mighty monster from his sleep
We’re walking in the air
We’re dancing in the midnight sky
And everyone who sees us greets us as we fly
We’re walking in the air
Filmed by Amy Ryan Media.
‘All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend’ is out now!
Order on the Official Store: http://po.st/DemonsONYTDeC
Order on iTunes: http://po.st/DemonsONYTDiT
Listen on Spotify: http://po.st/DemonsONYTDSp
It's been fun recording it! I have so many stories to tell.
Visit AURORA's website: http://po.st/AURORAWeb
Join the Warriors! http://po.st/JoinTheWarriors
Facebook: http://po.st/AURORAFaceB
Twitter: http://po.st/AURORATwitter
Follow AURORA on Spotify: http://po.st/AURORASpotify
The new album, One Voice at Christmas, is OUT NOW!
Thanks to modern technology, Aled Jones performs a duet with his younger self – who was made famous around the world after this performance of Howard Blake's song from The Snowman.
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Walking In The Air · AURORA
Walking In The Air
℗ A Decca Records Recording; ℗ 2019 Universal Music Operations Limited
Released on: 2019-11-28
Producer, Studio Personnel, Mixer, Recording Engineer, Associated Performer, Guitar, Programming: Odd Martin
Associated Performer, Vocals: AURORA
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Alex Wharton
Composer Lyricist: Howard Blake
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Band: Nightwish (1996)
Country of origin: Finland
Album: Oceanborn (1998)
Genre: Symphonic metal/Power metal/Gothic metal/
Heavy metal/Progressive metal
Lead vocals: Tarja Turunen (1996-2005)
Film: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"
(New Zealand/USA 2012)
My other video clips are available here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/MetalComrade
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https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jankler+tv
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Walking In The Air · Nightwish
Oceanborn
℗ Spinefarm Records under exclusive license to Vertigo/Capitol, a division of Universal Music GmbH under exclusive license to Vertigo/Capitol, a division of Universal Music GmbH
Released on: 1998-01-01
Composer: David Blake
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Rebirth Of The Alchemy Emperor: The Invincible Return Of Ling Han: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmcF6dEOIHl73UsNZugjf-vDp7uFlyR3U
Rebirth Of The Alchemy Emperor: The Invincible Return Of Ling Han - Vol 5 | Fantasy Audio Book
Ling Han, the unparalleled Alchemy Emperor and supreme warrior, met his end while striving for divinity. Ten thousand years later, he is reborn with the “Invincible Heaven Scroll,” inhabiting the body of a young man who shares his name. As he awakens in a new era, he faces off against countless prodigies, determined to carve his path to legend once again. Throughout all time and under the heavens, he declares himself the strongest!
#fantasy #fantasyaction #manhwasystem #manhua #fantasyaudiobook #novel
"Walking in the Air" is a song written by Howard Blake for the 1982 animated film of Raymond Briggs' 1978 children's book The Snowman. The song forms the centrepiece of The Snowman, which has become a seasonal perennial on British and Finnish television. The story relates the fleeting adventures of a young boy and a snowman who has come to life. In the second part of the story, the boy and the snowman fly to the North Pole. "Walking in the Air" is the theme for the journey. They attend a party of snowmen, at which the boy is the only human. They meet Father Christmas and his reindeer, and the boy is given a scarf with a snowman pattern. In the film, the song was performed by St Paul's Cathedral choirboy Peter Auty and this version was released as a single on CBS in 1982, and reissued in 1985 (on Stiff Records) and 1987.
In 1985, an altered version was recorded for use in a TV advertising campaign for Toys "R" Us. As Auty's voice had then broken, Blake recommended the Welsh chorister Aled Jones, whose recording reached number five in the UK pop charts, and who became a popular celebrity on the strength of his performance. The association of the song with Jones, combined with the fact that Auty was not credited on The Snowman, would lead to a common misbelief that Jones performed the song in the film. "Walking in the Air" has subsequently been covered by over forty artists, in a variety of styles.
Hearing the laments of millions adorned Reveling in so called flesh The contents of vengeance and millions of dawns Lives in the soul of death The meek and the useless shall herald their doom The night is screaming black Creation the damned curse of god Will shatter at our feet Galaxies and eons, thousands away Restless a spirit haunts Craving to taste the sinful wine Inhaling the breath of life The Stargazer grins beyond horizons afar And laughs as we near our doom The sword of centuries leers at the sky And rips it right apart From the gap looming in the night Angels fell from the sky Leper and demons The host of the dead Roamed the earth as one The helpless cries from the children of the lamb Damned and cast to hell Hence came the day of wrath where all what was found an end