ANÚNA : "Gaudete" arr. Michael McGlynn

[@tabletalk33]

Latin is eternally beautiful. In a chorus, it is indescribable.

[@kevinspencer5693]

Beautiful celebrations of the birth of our lord Jesus Christ.

[@badfairy9554]

how old is it. The hippy on Doctor Who's last xmas show wanted the band to sing it.

[@1Immortalmortal]

​@badfairy9554 It's old.

[@markaustin4370]

addendum - if you listen the the soloist, his Latin is virtually perfect - no diphthongs, precise open vowels, and nice dry dental consonants.

[@SuperJohnnykay]

+Mark Austin : the gau daytay is ok the v in latin is like w and the g is hard so it is : were gi nay dey wo tay renowahtus in when e tur (virgine,devote,renovatus,invenitur) In anatomy , we had end of term(Michaelmas, Lent and Trinity) oral exam s and we would call it a viva as in Elvis Presley viva las vegas. A smart alec came up to me one time and said you mean a vyva vow chay. He was wrong. It is a whywa woekay in latin no chay sound- that is Italian . jk

[@anunachoir]

+Mark Austin Perfect for what Mark? An Italian? This group aren't Italian, so if they use diphthongs then can you say that in 16th Century Ireland Latin didn't use those? What dialect of Latin would be appropriate at this period? It is possible that he is the only one actually singing incorrectly you know...looking forward to your response.

[@alankellymd]

@@anunachoir And two years on, not a word from Mark....!!

[@esmeraldagreen1992]

They are using medieval ecclesiastical pronunciation which reflected the people's every day speech , rather than the classical pronunciation that was obsolete at the time this song was written.

[@franksanteugini4102]

perfect by modern received latin pronunciation yes of course, except of course the romans morally objected to the mp3 player so we don't know how they actually spoke

[@seamusomallie]

I've listened so often to 'Gaudete' sung by Anùna . It‘s brilliant. I'm going to listen to it again - right now

[@seamusomallie]

Thanks a million. My first heart☘

[@kruzrken]

What an awesome vocal group. The performance is flawless.

[@johndoe-ts1uv]

nice version God bless - Christ is Risen !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@douglasangus9609]

Thank You again for this Magnificent hymn, A Great Carol at this Christmas.

[@douglasangus9609]

Wishing Everyone around the World & All Freinds & Followers of Annuna a Very “Happy Christmas” & a “Peacefull, Heathly & Prosperous” 2024. All Our Love from Scotland !!

[@richardt583]

I love this version. Thank you so much for bringing this rendition to us on KZbin!

[@jefemartin]

Massively enjoyable. The only other version I heard long ago by Steeleye Span (qv) Maddy sings striking solo

[@kevinconnelly4378]

This one is one the hit list for top songs in the past one thousand years.

[@Coemgenus618]

I for one, loved it. I feel that you all did a terrific job. I attend a Traditional Latin Mass and our choir sang it at the end of Mass last Sunday. Merry Oops, Happy Christmas Dominus Vobiscum

[@joeygermick2764]

I honestly am 100% in love with this song. Flawless in my opinion. I can not get enough of this and your other songs. They have become a blessing in my life

[@williamthompson4839]

I feel the same way.. Very uplifting..

[@davidtomlinson6138]

Is it me or is it slightly faster than steel eye span !?🤔

[@matthewellis3134]

@@davidtomlinson6138 It's slightly faster. It's actually as close as they got to rock and roll in the middle ages.

[@Katullus16]

I listen to this performance every year, even though I'm not a Christian - this music is so joyful that I can't simply resist. And the pronunciation is lovely. I admire it even more as a Latinist. :) My teacher showed our class this song a few years ago, and we all appreciated it for its uniqueness and charm. There's nothing odd in it. Some people are just so used to their beliefs on the correct way of speaking that they don't understand it varied and still varies in every time our country, and there's beauty in this.

[@jeannieminnis409]

'Gaudete' is a beautiful carol and brings back fond memories of the Advent Carol Service at Christ Church St Laurence.

[@draisens]

Coming back to this marvelous piece. Wonderful arrangement.

[@sthom4bad]

I'm an experienced choral singer with a tonne of classical voice training but also deep roots in the folk tradition. Those individuals complaining about the accent on the Latin are overly concerned with a fossilized and (at times) rather precious tradition of "pure" vowels sung according to a contrived church Latin pronunciation. In context, this tradition works. But this is an earthy hymn and would've been sung by earthy people, likely imitating what they had heard from others without even necessarily knowing what the words meant. Besides which, as I remember it, it's from a song collection compiled by Medieval Finns, so God knows how they pronounced Latin. Anyway, see Steeleye Span's highly influential rendition sung in an intentionally visceral (and I believe) "authentic" way..

[@carolineleiden]

In WHATEVER foreign language you sing, the listener is NOT supposed to know what your own mother tongue is. Always leave out your own accent. That goes for latin just as much as for german or spanish or french.

[@jjvainionpaa]

@@carolineleiden Is it a must to leave out your accent? I don't understand the point.

[@CP-ll6qg]

@@carolineleiden but classical Latin was not the kind spoken by the people who wrote this hymn

[@fallingcrane1986]

@@carolineleiden When it comes to Latin, however, the lines are far blurrier. Classical Latin was used by Cicero and the Senator-not the average Roman. You can examine texts from the Roman Empire, even texts by famous Romans such as Augustine of Hippo, saying that there was a large difference between each region of the Empire and how they spoke Latin. And so it was, for the peoples of Europe that came after. Even when the Catholic Church kept Latin alive, there was no universal pronunciation until 1910, when Pope Pius X established an Italianate pronunciation as the one to follow, so before that, people just kept their Latin according to their own dialects and pronunciations. Undoubtedly, an Flemish Latin priest would say Mass different that an Italian Latin priest, and the same went for the British Isles and Ireland. Add this to the fact that Latin is a language with no native speakers, and the argument you present becomes brittle.

[@BlacknPinkGloves]

I get why people normally don't like diphthongs, but just listen. They are all in time! It is obviously a style choice. They sounds VERY together. As a Latin student, also, I can say the pronunciation of some words are a little spine tingling. But again, they are doing it together and sound great. I love this group and enjoy listening to their pieces and watching them have some fun with the general masses' opinions on something as minuscule as diphthongs.

[@browncatt1]

Gosh, why not just enjoy the fabulous chorale work. Great unisons within voice parts, strong and full tone through all parts, 'fun' solo voice, well balanced voice parts, warm voices. The only thing I would have liked to make this an outstanding rendition would be a little more contrast in their dynamic plan, it was all pretty much the same volume. Great work. Thank you

[@JeanieLee18]

they are an AMAZING choir, they have a lot of spirit and love the song

[@BunyasMom]

Fantastic rendition! Thanks for posting. I am a huge fan of Anuna for several reasons. Firstly, the wonderful quality of the singing. The members really do excellent ensemble work. Secondly, they succeed at bringing to popular consciousness truly great, historic works that are worth listening to. The latter is particularly important in this day and age where so much is forgotten. Peace.

[@skembow]

I'm watching it over and over again and I'm being amazed every time a bit more, it's wonderful!

[@valerieselau7384]

That version is my favorite song. So timeless. 😊

[@ingiburgerjohnsons4479]

Wow. This is such a great version of a great song! It's really fresh and compelling. And I love how the singers have these subtle smiles on their faces. Really, this is an amazing performance.

[@douglasangus9609]

Still Listening & Loving This, Will listen to this Till My Dying Day, Magnifico !!

[@lizmiles6881]

Beautiful music and I think the pronunciation is full of feeling and vigour- just as it should be. My brilliant Latin A Level teacher always spoke Latin with a gutsy Italian accent to enhance the meaning. He said it was probably originally spoken with a similar accent - it certainly wasn't pronounced in the high-church manner affected today.

[@claypots47]

I first heard this performance on MPT's PBS station, they produced the program for PBS. I hoped they would air repeats, but they haven't. I finally broke down and bought the DVD. It arrived in the mail today, a Christmas Present to myself. Now I don't have to wait for PBS, I can just pop the DVD in and enjoy the experience.

[@Gilfanon-2]

A gorgeous arrangement and beautiful execution. Impressive on so many levels. Every word jumps from the arrangement with crystalline clarity!

[@mjfindlay1968]

We have performed this song many ways. I have never heard the words this way. I enjoy the blending of voices so much.

[@PeterDobbing]

You are a wonderful ensemble singing the most uplifting and engaging music.

[@chrisdulot]

J'aime beaucoup! C'est un très beau chant, très harmonieux, avec un parfait équilibre concernant la répartition entre les hommes et les femmes, puisqu'on a autant de femmes que d'hommes, huit. Et les chanteuses sont d'une beauté divine!^^

[@jeff68br]

Really beautiful! Anuna is a great vocal group not to be forgotten.

[@mountplusBladeequals]

So much sass from such a good group, don't let these uncultured folk get you down, this is/was incredible.

[@anunachoir]

+mountplusBladeequals It was grand. It sounds completely different now, but it was for a glossy telly production.

[@CalvinHinkle]

My Choir (Patrick Henry Collage Youth Music Academy) will be singing this song soon and i am so excited!

[@M4ppleyard]

I am absolutely hooked. The counter-tenor has a wonderfully clean voice.

[@katiewright9608]

I go to a performing arts school and I sing this for choir. I am in love with this song! I can't get enough! This cover is amazing!

[@anunachoir]

+katie wright Thanks Katie!

[@Peter-kl8jg]

+katie wright It's absolutely fantastic.

[@anunachoir]

+1daughterific Well - we have loads of Private videos - while it was nice for Hozier fans to see him sing with us, it doesn't really reflect what we do or what we stand for so can be confusing for people coming across us for the first time. Its already caused some issues with venues that we are performing in.

[@angelocamera3339]

what a overwhelming song and prayer in a so amazing northern latin

[@Wulfnstein]

Saw a lot of comments about the pronounciation, so I checked out a lot of the other groups singing this song to see what its all about. In the end I find that this group makes the best version to listen to, very pleasing to the ears.

[@rweikert6554]

+stijn louis A medieval music group called Istanpitta does a spectacular version of this -- their Latin sounds impeccable. It is on their CD entitled 'Exiled'. It should still be on KZbin under Gaudete/Dunje Rajke.

[@anunachoir]

+R Weikert Yes - I had a look at it. I'm glad you say sounds impeccable. It doesn't sound that different to this. I love the fact that they use their native language to colour the vowels. Its fine though - well done to them.

[@nathancorbett999]

stijn louis the King's Singers also do a great rendition, the best one in my opinion.

[@anunachoir]

Personally I don't like it. It is rather too mannered, but their virtuosity as singers is very fine.

[@kirbywhiz20]

beautiful harmony

[@msimms10]

Not tense or angry, sheesh. Fiercely passionate. Joyfully intelligent. In short, ANUNA!

[@wizardoz905]

just.... beautiful

[@MaHa-ql3zv]

man, i would love to hear that live.

[@TrahelionLunar]

It is now official that I adore your for your music AND your wit.

[@jag_meistermeister4839]

Ive been watching this since I was 10 in 2011. It was my favorite song, I played it on repeat. Thank you ANUNA for this masterpiece! this version of Gaudete make all others seem bland!

[@anunachoir]

+Jag_Meister lovely comment - thank you. Best compliment any artist can get.

[@STRANGERINMOSCOW1]

I'm Welsh/Italian, and i know Latin, and I absolutely ove their pronunciation, but most importantly, the harmonics are fantastic, the soloist has a great, clear voice and the over all performance gets a 10 from me 👍🏼.

[@Isamolle]

Still listening in 2017.

[@Loldavinci-vt1jy]

Still listening in 2024 ❤

[@rafaelnods]

[Portuguese] Gostei muito desse coral. A música é empolgante e foi bem cantada. Gostei muito do GRUPO como um todo e dos timbres. Além disso, essa mulher loira (a 4ª da esquerda para a direita) é linda demais! Estou ansioso por mais vídeos, Abraços Rafael

[@anonomaus983]

This is one of my favorite renditions of this.

[@ernidulldust4220]

Wonderful harmony ! The lovely sound of their voices warms the heart.

[@IgglePiggleV2]

ALWAYS COMMING TO THIS SONG FOR GAUDETE

[@localreviewking134]

As, a follow up if i ever win a big lotto win, then I will book you all for a big Christmas party. Your voices just lift the soul and raise one`s spirits, joyous beyond words. God bless you all, wonderful - thank you!

[@Catherine-q9j]

the best rendition!!!

[@nathancorbett999]

Катя Фильманович by far the best rendition is done by The King's Singers, I suggest you give them a listen.

[@Macca-rb5ok]

My favourite version of this ancient carol. Happy Christmas from Ireland!

[@cruachankeith]

so bloody good

[@JamesWWare]

I found this video a couple years ago from The King's Singers' version of the song and have been hooked on Anúna in particular and Celtic music in general ever since! Thank you so much for putting your beautiful pieces on KZbin for us to enjoy.

[@anunachoir]

+James W. Ware thanks James. I'm not exactly sure what Celtic music actually is. But you can't have too much of a good thing 😊

[@JamesWWare]

+ANÚNA, interesting. As I've heard it, "Celtic" is typically used as a genre-like description to charictarize music that originated from locations where the Celts were prominent. I just had a discussion with some friends about how it doesn't feel like the proper word to describe the genre (it would be as silly as lumping the Beatles and Vaughan Williams together under the "English" genre.) What genre would you consider your style of music? (That is, if it even falls under a single genre.)

[@anunachoir]

+James W. Ware we don't fall in to any category James. That simple fact has both stopped us becoming more successful and sustained us for three decades. Celtic would be completely wrong. Classical, choral, world - new age, all wrong. Just Anúna is grand.

[@barbararey4337]

Wonderful :) thank you

[@musicandyceramist]

Ya know, I keep coming back to this as a comforting piece of tuneage after (yet another) frustrating day. It has really become a protective/restorative groove for me. I take comfort in the words, the arrangement, and--perhaps as a surprise--the space in which it is delivered. Resonance like that is the reason God gave us granite and the engineering science of statics!

[@MattOlech1]

So, beautifull :) We sang this on Mass :)

[@badbatchclan2280]

Noice

[@passie.]

thats amazing. 9 years ago, i hope your family is doing well.

[@lunchsgirl11]

I would love to see them,i wish they would come to the US

[@auyantepui3243]

Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! (Rejoice, rejoice! Christ has born (Out) Of the Virgin Mary - rejoice!) Tempus adest gratiæ Hoc quod optabamus, Carmina lætitiæ Devote reddamus. (The time of grace has come- what we have wished for, songs of joy Let us give back faithfully.) Deus homo factus est Natura mirante, Mundus renovatus est A Christo regnante. (God has become man, (With) nature marvelling, The world has been renewed By Christ (who is) reigning.) Ezechielis porta Clausa pertransitur, Unde lux est orta Salus invenitur. (The closed gate of Ezekiel Is passed through, Whence the light is raised, Salvation is found.) Ergo nostra concio Psallat iam in lustro; Benedicat Domino: Salus Regi nostro. (Therefore, let our preaching Now sing in brightness Let it give praise to the Lord: Greeting to our King.)

[@juancarlosfontanafontana909]

Your latin pronunciation, sucks.

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

Juan Gomez Lopez - Thank you for providing the words and translation. I love the singers & arrangement. Following along can only make it better.

[@igorpetkevichius945]

Thank You

[@m2mot]

@@juancarlosfontanafontana909 IF YOU CAN DO BETTER -WELL WHERE IS YOUR BEAUTIFUL RECITAL ? i ASSUME YOU ARE A LATIN SCHOLAR WITH A LEAST A DOCTRINE IN MUSIC .-THEREFORE WHY EVEN BOTHER IN THIS CASE ,TO EVEN GIVE IT A BAD REVIEW .

[@MrJdsenior]

I've enjoyed the Kings Singers version of this for many years. This will definitely be added to my playlist. Awesome sound.

[@traditionalfolkmusic9709]

the kings singers version is certainly the best I've heard, in my opinion

[@Hinata8778]

This song is so fun so sing.. we're singing it on Lucia this year with my music class and it's really so much fun.

[@wallish]

I've sung in French Latin, German Latin, English Latin, even Flemish Latin... why can't the Irish have their own Latin pronunciation? I see no problem with this.

[@radioactive_radek]

Sing in Polish Latin :)

[@davidlucas442]

If u want sing in irish latin you do so...i sing in clanger english...ooooo..oooooo..oooooo.

[@radekmacej9479]

This rendition of this song is a masterpiece and very beautiful. Outstanding job with the solo and the choir. Thank you for sharing your musical talents with us.

[@markaustin4370]

Yes, I agree. All he diphthongs in he Latin are unusual. Gau Day tay??? Otherwise good singing and fun.

[@anunachoir]

+Mark Austin Or completely usual. Unless your knowledge of Hiberno Latin in the 17th century is more up to date than ours.

[@GreenOliveBranch]

@@anunachoir to be fair it sounds better and softer in Anglo/Irish Latin :) i tried to sing in Greek and Turkish accent, nah, just awful... :)

[@somneil]

I love Anuna's music...I am from India...don't understand a word of the lyrics..but I love the melody ... someday I'd want to learn gaelic...or latin..whichever this is..

[@Gilless-d5c]

What's the name of the fourth woman from the left ? she is mesmerizing.. Thanks

[@anunachoir]

Scroffula O Loinsigh.

[@MrAlcazar]

***** Nice Gaelic name. Really unique, at least here in the states.

[@falcychead8198]

MrAlcazar Scrofula is a lymph node infection, man. He's pulling your leg.

[@MrAlcazar]

Yes but the names are still Gaelic.

[@anunachoir]

Its not that unusual a name in Ireland. I have a friend called Ogbert Ní Polli'mthóin. He's a pharmacist in Rathlooney.

[@ivanoech]

wonderful and armonious voices. I knew this song since I was very young and now I found it. I love it. I guess is in Latin. I enjoyed it.

[@irishdancer7116]

The sing wonderfully, but their Latin is so funny :D

[@anunachoir]

+irish dancing girl Whats funny about it?

[@irishdancer7116]

It so, I'm not sure how to say it... englishy. Especially "gaudete" and "virgine"

[@irishdancer7116]

+ANÚNA Every country has it's own version of Latin pronunciation so there's no need to get offended. KZbin is full of people singing this song with their language "version" of Latin. I am used to traditional pronunciation and that's why I find saying g as [ʤ] instead of [g] amusing. Among other things.

[@jean-michaellun3629]

+irish dancing girl I know exactly what you mean lol

[@anunachoir]

+Jean-Michael Collins Why is that funny? [lol]. Neither comment is even slightly amusing, but hey, it must be cultural... Anyway - no one in Anúna is offended at all by any comment that you have made. We are mildly bored discussing this topic. May I suggest that you read down the vast quantity of comments not meant to offend us (that didn't) below. Merry Yule Log.

[@wisteria808]

Fabulous! That tenor!!!

[@juzlukngarund]

I don't just like it, I LOVE IT!!!! Who's the soloist? Love him, can't stop repeating the song just to hear him again and again.

[@igorpetkevichius945]

Aengus O'Maoláin

[@williamthompson4839]

BEAUTIFUL!,,, IT DOES NOT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS!!....

[@kemi886]

Love it.

[@marcihf9763]

Very beautiful. God bless 💝💝💝

[@jcamjcam]

Beautiful. I've never heard this until Erasure covered it

[@carrhighlander]

I only heard the Erasure version yesterday, I was looking for the Steeleye Span version from 1972.

[@bluelightalarm]

Me too ***** - saw it on TOTP2 the other day

[@anunachoir]

Pity you didn't see this on TOTP2 :-)

[@MnDeafdude]

I like the lead's voice, it's perfect for this song- clear and joyful, like a bell.

[@DimebagDixon]

is the guy at 0:19 the guy who presents Pointless?

[@07stothersc]

unfortunately not. it's not Alexander Armstrong. But it does look quite a bit like him

[@elitealex8985]

😂😂😂

[@MrJdsenior]

Always a treat, no matter how many times I come back.

[@emilyhehn282]

I'm here because Diana Gabaldan shared this on her Facebook page. 🙂

[@Autumflower49]

We are looking forward to seeing you in Veenendaal / The Netherlands on 10 December. Got the tickets today!!!! I'm so happy!!!

[@MalcolmNathrienS1lv34]

Gao DAY tay? I was taught Gao deh teh

[@anunachoir]

Great! Thanks for your comment.

[@endarspirecameron]

My school chamber choir performed this song this year and I sang one of the tenor solos. I must say I love this version of the song and was a great comparison to go off with when we performed.

[@baharmonyy]

Lmaooo the person who runs this youtube account is not having shit from anyone. Real talk though no need to be so defensive all the time. When you post something to youtube, you are opening up a discussion to both positive and negative feedback, and also a lot of very trolly comments. The music speaks for itself l think (:

[@anunachoir]

Bahar Omar well, our aim is to stimulate debate and we have done that. No - we aren't a bit defensive. Just bored with placid acceptance of so-called norms and hierarchical structures that just paint flowers in one colour.

[@baharmonyy]

Fair enough! I respect that.

[@DavidHHermanson]

We'll you've certainly accomplished your goals, and by the way, this piece is great fun. Thanks.

[@dmac8100]

ANÚNA Who runs this account?

[@SurrealisticSlumbers]

@@dmac8100 maybe the male soloist.

[@localreviewking134]

Beautiful, a choir full of pure joy

[@mogerus]

I lost it when the women started singing.

[@PatLPauloski]

I still come back to this video. It is so wonderful. I absolutely love everything about the arrangement and performance. Sublime.

[@wilhufftarkin8543]

That American accent...

[@anunachoir]

+Wilhuff Tarkin ...is...?

[@wilhufftarkin8543]

+ANÚNA I don't know, Latin just sounds so wrong with an American accent.^^

[@anunachoir]

+Wilhuff Tarkin I'm not sure I full agree with that. Latin is a dead language and thus there is nothing to stop any nationality pronouncing it in a manner that is sympathetic with their own language. If it is intelligible it isn't wrong unless you are a wee bit of a snob. Bit I still don't know why you make this comment on this video. Ireland isn't in America.

[@Pieishman]

+Wilhuff Tarkin These guys are Irish

[@wilhufftarkin8543]

+ANÚNA +Pieishman Ok, ok, I understand, they're Irish. English isn't my first language and to me this sounded like American English because of the R-sound. I think I should also mention that I was drunk when I wrote that comment, so don't take it too seriously.^^

[@kougerat5388]

Just been reading some of the comments and I am a little surprised by some of them, just enjoy it and quit with the nitpicking it's so tiresome. Thank you ANÚNA for such an amazing performance, I have listened to this countless times and it still gives me goosebumps :-)

[@anunachoir]

Well - people need a hobby. Thank you.

[@Bendesho]

Soloist's accent is beautiful. The rest of you.... are beautiful Americans.

[@anunachoir]

+Ben Norman Thank you for your weakly ironic comment Ben! Much appreciated.

[@TsugaC]

Ahhh, he sublime beauty of Latin in chant and song... Bravo!

[@jamesd.3986]

Came for the music, stayed for the butthurt comments of the person running the group's youtube channel.

[@anunachoir]

Thank you Lyssa. Admittedly it is a difficult job, but it has to be done.

[@Tresquall]

ANÚNA - M'ANAM Prime response. Great video!!

[@itsOculus]

lmao nailed it literally every anuna vid

[@yupisaid]

@@anunachoir It's pathetic is what it is, you come off like an insecure child.

[@anunachoir]

In your opinion. And today your opinion is fact, and facts are an inconvenience that can be ignored if you don't like them. This used to be called informed debate. I'm very secure in my intent, as is a child when it seeks knowledge. And we are all insecure. So thanks.

[@liamg353]

Great version and their pronunciation of Latin is excellant. In the 1950s and 60s we all had to learn Latin in primary school and a lot of us boys would serve Mass every Sunday and a couple times during the week so our Latin had to be good.

[@benjamin_markus]

Their pronounciation is in fact wholly erroneous.

[@anunachoir]

Always great to have experts in 14th century French infected Hiberno Latin comment. A thrill!!! So tell us why. This is exciting.

[@olliej.2776]

THE GUY THIRD FROM THE RIGHT THOUGH

[@olliej.2776]

***** 😂😂 he's my favourite.

[@elitealex8985]

He’s my spirit animal

[@mulbob7022]

Superbe interprétation !

[@PathofCultivation]

That was liquid football!

[@gamesestates2021]

what?

[@douglasangus9609]

This is Awesome !! Not a Missing Note Or Chord & Most of all There all Enjoying Singing this as ther all Smiling right Through. Brilliant !!

[@Candlewick14]

lol at everyone complaining about the accent. cmon. stop it.

[@amarpreetsingh7066]

It really is a time capsule.....to a particular time......Peace Be Upon You

[@D4l4m4r]

latin with english accents is funny....

[@sjnugee]

Gowdaytay, Christ-oos est nartus ...

[@anunachoir]

I'm glad you find joy in such things, and thank you for being brave enough to share yourself so openly. I'm not sure how it relates to this video as we are Irish.

[@D4l4m4r]

***** - I am sorry i now realize that my comment did sound a bit condescending. I really enjoyed the performance, but i still found the accent a little funny. That being said - i though English was the language spoken in Ireland?

[@anunachoir]

D4l4m4r It is, but you wrote that you find English accents funny. We don't have English accents. We have Irish accents, and many of our nation speak in the Irish language which has coloured our useage of English fundamentally. We are finding that this video, rough as some of the pronunciation is, is eliciting a flow of correspondence from other musicians and singers [not always choirs, which is pretty telling] commending us not on our pronunciation of Latin, but rather on the conviction in the way we perform it. Too many choirs singing this piece, or variations of it, sound artificial and forced. Just do a KZbin search for the piece. This rendition sounds as if we understand what we are singing and love doing so, which probably explains the number of views it receives. No need for twisted faces, lined brows and precious articulation. Latin Lives!

[@tockenhamtenor]

Great stuff! Nicely balanced sound, crisp diction, and lovely warm joyous tone. Love it!

[@Allinfun6789]

I don't understand how it is that a group this talented screwed up the Latin so bad.

[@anunachoir]

+Frank White try reading the comments below then. Hopefully that will help you make an informed statement about the pronunciation of Hiberno Latin for future similar videos.

[@Allinfun6789]

Sounds awful and wrong

[@bartvandewalle4253]

Latin was a universal language, as English is nowadays, but it was also very much a written language, travel was hard, and mostly local, so even people speaking Latin (almost uniquely as a second language everywhere) would only hear the local pronunciation of Latin. Until far in the Modern Age, Latin writing was pretty unified, but pronunciation was all but. Even in my Humanities, a mere 20 years ago, some teachers held on to a different pronunciation than the classical which had come into fashion in the 80-ies. With a language that had existed for over 2000 years, it's not that strange when changes happen, just listen to Queen Elisabeth at her inauguration, and to her speaking now. Even if she sounds old-fashioned now, it's not the same. That process happens in every language.

[@anunachoir]

And it would be very sad if what you heard as awful and wrong, based on vast experience you probably have had in order to feel comfortable posting this comment, if you were wrong. It would be awful.

[@anunachoir]

Precisely.