Susan Boyle’s rendition of In the Bleak Midwinter is a musical masterpiece, drenched in haunting beauty. Her voice, rich with emotion, imbues each line with an otherworldly reverence, taking a timeless classic and transforming it into a soul-stirring journey.
The AGT legend never fails to convey the holiday spirit. Even when you listen in January.
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The America’s Got Talent icon’s 2013 holiday album, Home for Christmas, is full of angelic performances of Christmas classics like “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and “Little Drummer Boy” that will instantly fill you with joy — but one of our favorite tracks from the album is a cover that may not be as well known: “In the Bleak Midwinter.” Boyle is in rare form here, singing with a voracity fans may not be ready for.
There’s nothing “bleak” about Boyle’s “In the Bleak Midwinter” — it’s as haunting, powerful, and uplifting as it gets!
Accompanied by a beautiful-sounding choir, Boyle’s vocals soar as she shows off her perfect tone. It’s stunning. Is it even possible for her to sing even slightly off-key? And, of course, the song’s crescendo around the 2:10 mark will give you goosebumps in the best way.
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While “In the Bleak Midwinter” is arguably overshadowed by some of the other more well-known tracks on Home for Christmas, from a technical standpoint, Boyle has never sounded better — and it deserves a spot in your Christmas playlist next year!
Listen for yourself, below:
