CWU Chamber Choir: Gjeilo - "Dark Night Of The Soul"

[@harrycameron4004]

Some people seem to be missing the fact that the pianist IS the composer. Brilliant music, superb voices, gifted instrumentalists.

[@marvinmonk1628]

Good to know. Thanks for pointing that out. Takes a gifted pianist to play this accompaniment.

[@susanflakes6968]

Wow! Thank you...he is fantastic! Blessings!

[@caroleclinton9055]

I love singing every note. Our accompanist played it perfectly.

[@johnlangley6449]

I sang in community choir that preformed this piece what a beautiful composition it kicked my butt it’s was worth it 😅

[@gm52225]

What an absolute treasure it must be to sing the music in concert with the actual composer of the piece.

[@DMLand]

You are absolutely right: I had the honor of premiering the fully orchestrated version of Henry Dehlinger's Kohelet around the time you posted your comment. It was a great treasure to see his work blossom into full flower.

[@TheOneAsrians]

As a singer who got to perform at Carnegie Hall in April this year with (if I recall correctly) 120 more voices, it is something I will brag about for the rest of my life! It was a wonderful experience, and Mr. Gjeilo is a great person! He seemed a bit shy when talking to us, but once he's placed in front of a piano, any nerves he appeared to hold completely evaporated. Wonderful man!

[@furiosasinclair2018]

If I were a musical note, I would yearn to live inside this song, and to be sung by these voices.

[@mosart7025]

That is an awesome and creative thought!

[@markkuprych1703]

You can be. It is called choral singing. To stand with 20-30 other good singers and perform at a high level is otherworldly. I have started a piece, only to disappear and be startled hearing applause -at the end- all time ends inside.

[@joygroves9891]

What an awesome sentiment. Great expression Furiosa

[@jorgegrillo55]

Qué hermosa forma de pensar...!!!!

[@c.k.mcknight8921]

@@markkuprych1703 Beautiful, beautiful sentiment. I've felt the same, sir. Choral music is an incredible gift.

[@dominicanmom1]

Ola Gjeilo's compositions are truly anointed, bringing the listener to the core of contemplative prayer. Many thanks to the composer and a marvelous choir for delivering this powerful prayer...God gave us music that we might pray without words!

[@ginajackson4122]

Couldn't agree more! Superbly put.

[@enilegnave21]

Beautifully articulated

[@IntheMOMENT22173]

Yes, I completely agree. Well said!

[@Rosinamo5058]

Everything that I've heard of Ola Gjeilo's choral pieces and music have been just so exquisitely stunning. all pieces really "touch" the soul. beautifully sung. beautifully played. amazing talent and musical love this composer has

[@KKISCRAZYFUL]

I sang this in my high school choir as a second soprano and its stuck with me for 5 years now. It takes such teamwork to pull this off and is so moving.

[@ques4estas]

Choir transcends everything that separates us, it breaks down the barrier of race, gender, religion and everything else you can think of. This performance was very inspiring.

[@felixpops5]

[@teknikgroup7597]

yes notice the shapes and sizes of the choir....its magnificent. Variety is the spice of life. Each singer, excellent in its own range...

[@chelnik1120]

А объединяет - тьма в душе, - эге ж?

[@chelnik1120]

@@teknikgroup7597 , Есть древний христианский принцип: "В главном - единство, во второстепенном - разнообразие, и во всем - любовь!"

[@enilegnave21]

@@chelnik1120 Not darkness IN the soul... but "the Dark Night OF the soul," where each must venture alone to arrive at greater connection with their Creator and deeper enLIGHTenment. 😀 Peace.

[@karyngoff20]

I had the pleasure and privilege to be at the Green Lake Festival of Music this past June, where we performed this gorgeous song, along with three others. Ola was in residence and was also our accompanist! Words are inadequate to describe that concert. Suffice to say, we were dazzled by the experience, as was the audience. This man is a gift to the world of music, and the world is a more beautiful place because of him.

[@guswauchope]

That was one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard

[@moosefillet1735]

+Gus Wauchope Without a doubt!

[@edwinearl7710]

As I have said on other sites Ola Gjeilo is the MOZART; HANDEL; BEETHOVEN of OUR generation ! He is inspirational (to me) and a GENIUS just like the prior Masters,,,

[@judithmosely5283]

One of the young classically trained composers of the 21st century. This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!

[@brigittedamien5665]

La musique de Ola Gjeilo nous transporte par la beauté de ses harmonies combinée avec les rythmiques tantôt planantes, tantôt plus énergiques ; tout est sublime et touche l'âme. Et quelle merveille d'accompagnement cordes et piano ! Ce magnifique choeur a eu la chance de chanter avec le compositeur au piano, quel privilège inoui ! On s'incline devant cette splendeur et on le remercie du fond du coeur de nous apporter tant de beauté et de sérénité. J'ai la chance de travailler en ce moment un programme comportant des oeuvres de Ola Gjeilo et j'attends chaque répétition avec impatience. Merci Monsieur.

[@wakeup4396]

What a perfect piece of work... Never gets old no matter how many times I listen to it. This has brought me so much closer to God over the past few years. THANK YOU, OLA!

[@erikkreem3584]

It's inspiring for me to hear music being written today that sounds like this. As a neoromantic composer, I need to thank Mr. Gjeilo for helping prevent me from giving up music composition.

[@boyisun]

Having an ad in the middle of such a beautiful piece is just sacrilegious!

[@clare2464]

Lyrics: St. John of the Cross One dark night, fired by love's urgent longings - ah, the sheer grace! - I went out unseen, my house being now all stilled. In darkness, and secure, by the secret ladder, disguised, - ah, the sheer grace! - in darkness and concealment, my house being now all stilled. On that glad night, in secret, for no one saw me, nor did I look at anything, with no other light or guide than the one that burned in my heart.

[@heddwyn3914]

Thank you.

[@inesdeerausquin5658]

Gorgeously sung and played. The soprano soloist should be credited!!! I love the piano interlude around 3:00 -- and the beatific smile on the page-turner's face says it all. Talk about an enviable position -- turning pages for the composer himself and being surrounded by such sound!

[@marcusv7881]

i thought the same thing!

[@renegalvan6417]

Something like this shouldn't be interrupted by ads. One at the beginning is sufficient.

[@ipso-kk3ft]

This song perfectly reflects the spiritual journey: its moments of rejoicing, its moments of despair, and its triumph.

[@tanyadixon7980]

The most outstanding choral composer of this generation. What he does is other worldly in it's perfection of lyric and melody; hug graceful keyboard work, in my opinion, is unparalleled, as if the piano is a member of the chorus. The delicate string arrangements are immaculatley delivered. Only the KC and Phoenix Chorale's is better, chorally. This choir gives the a true run for their money. Soothing and warm.

[@jmhuene]

This is one of the best renditions of this piece I have heard :) No doubt in part to Ola Gjeilo at the piano! Such a beautiful job from all involved. You could feel the energy and see the passion in a lot of the close ups of the singers ❤

[@IntheMOMENT22173]

Such an AMAZING performance. Absolutely sublime. The editing is great. I love the lead violinist and the lead female singer. The sound quality of this is just the best I've heard. Hands down, the best. Okay, I'll stop now. lol

[@finolahepworth5554]

Thank you Olaf Gjeilo You are touched by the Almighty God has Blessed you and us with your wonderful inspired compositions

[@ipso-kk3ft]

Deus benedicat eum!

[@lisamaraszek6599]

Excellent and haunting performance! Thanks so much for sharing it here. Even at 61, I feel sooo privileged (andalso blessed) to have had the chance to work through and perform this piece with the Santa Barbara Choral Society in March 2015.

[@MisterDavidBell]

03:47 I can feel the awe created by witnessing the Northern lights in this section... Pure Heaven 🙌😇🎶

[@alisonbenda8411]

I thought I had already heard the most beautiful music in the world.....but this experience takes it to an all new level.

[@MisterDavidBell]

This is my first time hearing this piece and this choir... The music is gorgeous and is delivered excellently. Tells such an incredible story. one of those pieces that resonates with your very being like you've heard it a thousand times. stunning

[@John-de7wn]

Ah...the sheer grace... Truly, one of the greatest choral works by Ola to date. Perfect synergy of voice, piano and string. A superb rendition by CWU Chamber Choir, Dr. Weidenaar, Ola and the faculty string quartet. I will never tire of listening to this piece.

[@MsSteelphoenix]

Absolutely beautiful work, ethereal and touching. EDIT: 5:36 It's been driving me nuts what this segment reminds me of, and I finally realised it's the Stargate Atlantis theme. They're not exactly the same but the sequence is very similar.

[@MrBluedanube]

that pianist is slaying it.

[@kellycarmichael601]

He's the composer too!

[@Actorguy0330]

+Kelly Carmichael holy crap you're right!!!!

[@taylorpringle9527]

IKR

[@josanj222]

James that's the composer!

[@jhorigan99]

This is my favorie comment by alot.

[@marianoz]

Amazing! What an honour to sing with the composer!

[@hawea164]

I love it ...I love it ....my soul did love it. My soul rises in worship! All darkness falls away for He brings light.

[@p-y8210]

this is my first time I heard something that made me cry

[@benedictorjohn7950]

From Tanzania, this piece has really got into my heart... It's amazing choral song from ola yelo... its like heaven on earth.. 🧘🧘🧘🧘🧘

[@tous7798]

Une des compositions de Gjeilo les plus envoutantes. Quelle merveilleuse idée ce thème rapide et abrupt au piano, et ces lignes lentes et légèrement dissonantes au chœur. Un délice dont on ne peut plus se passer. Un long rêve mouvementé

[@charipinedagarcia5111]

Adoro a Ola Gjeilo. Sus composiciones son maravillosas, y esta noche oscura del alma me ilumina más que nada. Gracias Ola por existir, haces que el mundo sea mejor.

[@debbieastle7950]

Masterfully performed. Gjeilo is brilliant

[@southernguy29]

So artistic. I love the vocals with the strings and piano. I'm impressed that the singers memorized this piece. Excellent!

[@stacalina11]

This was mesmerizing to watch! The music was so reflective of what the Dark Night of the Soul journey is! Absolutely beautiful !!!!

[@allonszenfantsjones]

Having already sung this 4 5 years ago and already watched this particular video, imagine my surprise when I'm faced with the existential dilemma of listening through to the "grace" section, transported as always, only to be interrupted by a commercial for baby with cancer. Wow KZbin. Grace-less.

[@chrisbrady5635]

Same experience, different ad, same spot. Worse than coitus interruptus :-(

[@arlethafreeman3511]

The most beautiful piano playing that I have ever heard especially on a song called The Ground-- with the chamber orchestra of London.... out-of-this-world!!!

[@LadyPoing]

6:04 wow you can really see how much they like the music in their expression

[@swal2407]

For the past couple of weeks I've been listening to this part en love it more and more every day!

[@jonstokes2345]

That's impressive control from the sopranos in the first section, and/or excellent audio work. At first I thought I was listening to overtones, but apparently they're actually that accurate and clean even that high.

[@leedshunk]

Such unusual but stunningly beautiful music . I can hear lots of influences coming through , but ultimately unique . The choir and musicians are marvellous 😁

[@ilzezeivote9136]

This one's absolutely genius. My favorite piece from Ole Gjeilo. 💓

[@푸른초원-c8z]

time - letters on score (Walton Music) 2:17 G 3:48 I 4:49 K 5:36 M 6:49 O 8:00 Q 9:14 S 11:11 X 11:49 Y

[@laurieheard2018]

What a beautifully done piece of music! From piano, to strings and voices...phenomenal!The video was really well done, too. Loved the split screens! Good job CWU Chamber Choir!

[@garyw1]

+Laurie Heard - thank you, Laurie!

[@polobede9054]

Il est incroyable , ce jeune pianiste norvégien ! ! ! ! QUELLE BEAUTE ( sa musique ! ! ! )

[@apolodoro11]

anyone who experiences the Dark Night of the Soul cannot feel this song as soothing nor calming... a noisy piano at the beginning is unnerving

[@barbarabarach]

adore it!!!! it's so beautiful, full of emotions, you can also see how musicians love it to perform, pianist/composer is da best, conductor chill and clear, quartet's super sound, everything is just perfect! also the recording, music hall, video producing... just brilliant and congrats!!

[@barbarabarach]

forgot to mention ofcourse the choir who has a super pitch and of course also the solo soprano, why she isn't mentioned anywhere i don't know..

[@janalbert1954]

A majestic piece of choral work and music, absolutely wonderful!!!

[@piano1500]

I get to accompany this piece at Carnegie Hall next week!!

[@annwinifredandalfredjamesp8851]

piano1500 I am sure it was a fantastic experience for all concerned. Thank you for your contribution to the universal language of Music. Happy New Year. 🎍🌿

[@susanmcintyre647]

piano1500 b

[@oneCHOIRoneVOICE]

I agree with all the comments! Very beautifully/tastefully done. I sang this with the University of Washington summer chorale last year - we didn't have the benefit of a string quartet though. It adds so much!

[@whhswhhs]

Wow...your choir, director and musicians have made some incredibly beautiful music here. Thank you.

[@harpiyon]

Awesome music to listen to while doing creative work (writing, painting) or introspection (journalling, writing down your goals, taking a difficult decision). Thank you so much for this!

[@cymbala6208]

I first heard this piece in a concert on a warm summer night in a church. I think I haven't found the right words yet to express those feelings of joy and melancholy I had then.

[@frankcrow1155]

Exquisite in every way! And the accompaniment adds so much richness to the piece because the composer is so very gifted. And the great gift of the composer where accompaniment is concerned is why the addition of accompaniment to "Ubi Caritas" is so very essential.

[@Azi483]

I feel like they're about to send me under the deepest waves with their hauntingly beautiful voices...

[@JohnLRice]

Very well done, folks! I heard a broadcast on King FM of this 4 years ago (from the excellent Charles Bruffy/Phoenix Chorale - Northern Lights CD) and have ever since associated it with Christmas time.

[@sophiamonroe5828]

Beautiful performance; wonderful filmography

[@robertroithinger3121]

Nordische Komponisten sind einfach immer wieder gut! Von Sibelius bis Royksöpp!

[@marcwemtrust1480]

Holy Lord guys you are so amazing...gooooose skin. Blessings.

[@WaftyHippyLass]

So, so beautiful. Thanks so much for uploading this. Lovely balance, beautifully sung, and every instrument here sings out. Stunning - thanks. :)

[@mariopalmieri2901]

Il cammino di un uomo dalla profondità delle tenebre al grido della luce!!! Dalla morte alla vita...meraviglioso!!!❤❤❤

[@salomaoguedes1205]

Regência espetacular !! 👏👏👏

[@danaviges9904]

Nina Nash Robertson Choral Director at Central Michigan University introduced me to Ola Gjeilo at a concert in Mt Pleasant Michigan. I had to come home and find this "Dark Night of the Soul". This was the Best Rendition I could find. :)

[@gloriasmith5815]

Brought me to tears with its beauty

[@MareshBoel]

What a great piece... I had the chance to sing this in the Netherlands. Fantastic!! Perfectly executed.

[@silviafant9158]

A fantastic performance of a wonderful song!!

[@rosaameliafigueiredo6651]

Maravilhosa obra musical que poderia facilmente ser uma obra visual, dançada, pintada ou representada. Ola Gjeilo, você é um ser especial, um artista do som e do silêncio. Cada vez admiro mais o seu trabalho!

[@jevonnainggolan7350]

wow.... it,s so beautiful Ola Gjeilo is the best composer

[@elena97534]

The best music ever, i close my eyes when i listened that

[@patriziosoluz8852]

A majestic piece of choral work and music .....so elevated , so beautiful.

[@patricksullivan530]

Just an exquisite composition and performance. I love the 8 part vicals.

[@polobede9054]

Merveille des merveilles , que la musique de ola GJEILO - on touche là le sublime ! !

[@KaitlynnSchreiner]

Absolutely wonderful!!!

[@taylorpringle9527]

Im getting a Kingdom Hearts kind of vibe i love it.

[@pwnsyou82]

Taylor Pringle SAME

[@AW-uo9lg]

3:58 sounds like a boss battle,where the hero sacrifices himself for others. 😢 Pure beauty...

[@balalaikabestgirl925]

*the same coment in every piece of music*

[@Felistrocity]

NECRO THREAD LESSON TIME. It is rhythmically similar in the beginning to the Hollow Bastion theme. Difference is that Hollow Bastion is in 5/4 and that beginning part with all that epic syncopation is in 7/4. I know Hollow Bastion is using a 5/4 Clave rhythm and while I can't prove it I'm pretty sure that's a 7/4 Clave going on in that first section of Dark Night. I shall now retreat into the nerd abyss.

[@hanarfianarbi]

RIGHT!! Me feel the same

[@djr1943]

Wonderful music played by a great chamber quartet and a superior choir. What more could one ask for.

[@alannamorris2947]

Have you ever heard anything more beautiful!

[@jordiibaneznolla8037]

Wonderful!! Transporting to another world. Quiet music

[@beefling5390]

I've been listening to on soundcloud and never notice it was 13mins until now. Good music

[@jorgegrillo55]

Increíblemente sublime y maravilloso. Gracias...!!!

[@markkuprych1703]

I love Gjeilo. The only thing wrong with listening to these wonderful performances is that...when we all get back to singing, the choral world is going to be profoundly disappointed in our reproduction, by comparison! Soldier on.

[@brianbaumgarn5795]

Breathtaking...........................

[@josefhollenbauer1043]

My choir (Hard Chor Linz) has just begun rehearsing this choral masterpiece ... I'm very much looking forward the performance in concert!

[@JonathanBrown1]

Beautifully performed! Yay CWU!

[@joestephens7105]

Fantastic performance of this great piece!

[@mraymcqgreats8215]

I saw this performed by the Annapolis Chorale. Amazing beautiful work.

[@MrSottobanco]

Yes! Yes! 05:31 Embodied grace.

[@juanceniceros4938]

Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing this lovely piece. Bravo everyone!!

[@caroleclinton9055]

I loved singing this!

[@sarachibi100]

AMAZING!!! BRAVI TUTTI!!!

[@kazam130882]

I think I fell in love with the Contralto at 9:29. Whoever you are, wherever you are, you got my heart.

[@shushaniknakhapetyan217]

super choir bravo!!!🤗🤗🤗😊🤗🤗🤗

[@silverblue9852]

epic music - so beautiful - absolute fan...

[@mikerice3349]

Bravo! A Masterpiece!

[@jc-dl9hv]

Achingly beautiful.

[@anthonyrogers4137]

Greetings from Australia 👋😃🐨🦘🦜 That was lovely; and very relaxing 🎶💞