First time Listening to Opera||Schubert - Ave Maria Reaction

This Is The greatest thing on our youtube , And that’s getting the change to discover things I never knew existed ❤️

[@deborahcornell171]

This is why I love you. Your openness and capacity to appreciate the beauty of different types of music. Classical religious choral music is meant to touch the soul, and has done so throughout the centuries. Now it's touched yours personally. How beautiful.

[@joannechisena8832]

Could not have said it better myself. Inspiration from God does amazing things.

[@AlexanderLittlebears]

Now he knows that whites are superior to blacks also in music

[@dianatutt400]

You are a REAL man! Open, nonjudgmental, deep....

[@petersvillage7447]

@EPLURiBusUNUM We have the word 'Judicious' for that purpose. 'Judgmental' is tainted with connotations of prejudice or haste, an inclination to stand in judgement - to be judicious is to have the virtue of *good* judgement.

[@gracecheri997]

God Bless from my heart and probably all that follow you on your channel. Ave Maria is so beautiful. Celine Dionne's and Josh Grobin 's. versions are magnificent. Pavorotti also. All types of music are great. Again. We will keep watching. 🌻

[@catgiles3268]

Ave Maria was sung in the Catholic Church and sung at my mother’s funeral. It always brings me to tears

[@Praire22]

You are an extraordinary young man. Your reactions to music you haven't heard in your life gives me goosebumps. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. You are now my favorite reactor and I watch MANY. Bless you!💜

[@JBLETHALTV]

Thank you so much , that made my night !!

[@Praire22]

@@JBLETHALTV 👍😍

[@lincolnlewis6979]

Just got into these reaction videos myself...I think I'm hooked...I think this young man is the most genuine and open.

[@luigimanzoni2705]

@@JBLETHALTV I would like to suggest another Opera aria that you need to listen to. It will be one of the most beautiful sounds you have ever heard by a human voice. It is a young Kathleen Battle, one of the few black opera Sopranos singing Una Voce Poco Fa. Here is the link... kzbin.info/www/bejne/anfai36ge69gp9E. She is widely considered to have one of the most beautiful voices ever and to top it off she is as beautiful as her voice. I promise she will just blow you completely away, enjoy.

[@luigimanzoni2705]

@@JBLETHALTV here is another Classical song by a modern composer Ennio Morricone. Nella Fantasia sung by the Nightengale of Nijmegen, Amira Willghagen...kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJC6qp17n5p3jZo who was only 12 years old when she gave a most incredible performance. Keep the tissues have dry if you ,listen to this, pure magic.

[@kimberlystankiewicz1587]

This is Hail Mary, the prayer. Blessed Mother,the virgin Mary is in your heart.

[@gregoryhurst8483]

It’s never too late to listen to classical music. Your reactions warm my heart

[@frankrios6507]

Not opera , but classical music. I can't believe how wide-ranging your musical quest is now. I salute your journey & I know your life will be richer for it.

[@dodiesdiary]

You can now understand why Freddy Mercury of Queen loved opera.

[@lorddaver5729]

+dodiesdiary This is not opera. JBLETHAL is mistaken. It a religious song written by Franz Schubert.

[@silviamontano4568]

Freddie

[@karolyn8644]

@@lorddaver5729 But sung with an operatic voice., nonetheless.

[@tovaeng4579]

Hehe the other way around sir,he had opera education before the band Queens.

[@unclisa]

@Johann Sebastian I would definitely say her interpretation is operatic, though. The song is a prayer as I understand it, but I guess if an opera singer sings it, it is given an operatic element his or her voice and style. If a rock star, or a hip hop artist, or a country artist interpreted it.....

[@secolerice]

This is actually not opera but classical religious music and one of the best songs you could have picked. I sang this is school choir in 8th grade. Hymn to The Virgin. I am so thrilled that you have found this!

[@Greenwood4727]

it is a great song, but yes opera is another level, not bad or good just another level.. I like the german Operas the hard ones but gilbert and sullivan very light and funny.. i am glad he is finding all these tones, and songs.. even if they are ina different language they speak to you.

[@secolerice]

Michelle Widdowson Which opera? I always sang it as church music.

[@kitty1376]

It was used in the Verdi opera, Othello.

[@secolerice]

The Ave Maria in Othello is a totally different song.kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HQY4uifdBnpMk

[@youngbloodk]

This version is not the Ave Maria prayer set to music, though this music is frequently used with that text. This sounds like the German version that is part of Shuberts Opus 52.

[@crosisofborg5524]

Such a thrill to watch a man raised in a virtual cultural vacuum, like most of us, expand his mind and soul.

[@sunnytyler001]

I was SO BULLIED during childhood and my teenage years by my classmates for loving opera and classical music. Seeing you on this journey has been a delight

[@jasonjones9849]

If you are ever in a larger size church for a wedding or anything and this is sung, the acoustics will bring your eyes to tear.

[@itscrazyal]

i agree, i was in one, for mine, and it did lol

[@claredorgan3414]

My mums favourite. It was played at her funeral. It’s is truly beautiful in a church. X

[@sharidyer4332]

Ave Maria is heart-opening. Your reaction has been felt by millions of others through the ages. Welcome to the world of Classical music!

[@wbmstr24]

one of the single most beautiful pieces ever and a fitting tribute to The Blessed Mother....stunning

[@xtreme_survival7879]

frank tomasic Amen

[@MrSwifts31]

I am 73 and have always loved music.Oh that more young guys were as open and sensitive as you,keep up the good work.

[@trixier6505]

One day, when I was a teen and thought I was alone in the house, I played this on the piano and sang the English words to this painfully beautiful song. Daddy came out of the den wiping tears from his eyes. He was a real man, just like you.

[@debbie94510]

Oh, Trixie, what a beautiful story! You'll never, ever forget this. How blessed you are to have this memory of your Dad. He must have been so proud of his daughter! 😊

[@trixier6505]

@@debbie94510 Thank you so much, Debbie. Miss him so much.

[@bethking9830]

Someone buy this young man tickets to a live opera! I would, but I just got laid off

[@parasiteunit]

Syndicate? A few dollars - hundred people or so. I'm in. Despite contact ending on Dec 31st.

[@ellenbacklin]

I agree. It's hard even for me to see opera and concerts. I did get to hear Beethoven's 9th before covid hit at Harris theater here in chicago. My mom and I had been going to lyric opera for 20 years until covid

[@bhedrick101]

I've heard this forever, but watching you discover it is like discovering it all over again. Thank you!

[@joanlynch5271]

Yes, his reaction is so sweet and perfect.

[@danualbocock1593]

Exactly couldnt have sead it better.

[@angiebarrett8780]

Beautiful sacred music. Indescribable gravity.

[@brandymelton2827]

I wish it would let me give your reaction a heart! Your reaction to this is beyond beautiful! You my dear are amazing! Keep expanding your mind. The world is beautiful with the most beautiful music!

[@janedumb689]

❤️

[@itsallgood4093]

Brandy Melton your exactly right.

[@margaret3367]

❤

[@oposoum]

I am a musician. In my youth I was playing punk and rock music with bands, but my music lessons started with the classical music when I was a little boy. I use to mock opera voices by making high tones with my voice. But when I started listen to classical music and opera, with different attitude, then I realized how great it was and it is.

[@joeterp5615]

Wow, you have such a perceptive soul! I am Catholic and this song almost brings me to tears when I hear it. But from the beauty of the music ALONE you have devined it’s essence. Truly the music of angels. Brings peace to the soul. Count me as another fan of your channel! You GET music, because you GET the human experience and human emotion, and... you GET beauty.

[@erickaldana1186]

Well spoken

[@LunarisArts]

Sit down with your grandmother, and listen to Miserere mei Deus. It was considered so beautiful, the Vatican forbade it from being spread or played anywhere else but at the Vatican, and was only played during the week before easter. Legend has it that it is also the first pirated song. The pirate? A 14 year old kid named Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

[@learntocrochet1]

Mozart listened to a performance of it - and it was then in his head, memorized. That's how he pirated it.

[@roisinpatriciagaffney4087]

True story.

[@broklynchedur8757]

Thank you for sharing this little-known Easter egg

[@michaelmatthews2258]

I'm a Catholic who once thought ,briefly, about the life. This IS what should be playing in all of our hearts when we pass the gates, whether they be pearly or chain link. Bless you my brother

[@erlamarteinsdottir8093]

Deborah, Diana, and all other fans: I have just found this sincere, honest, open, and insightful young man. What a treasure you are! You give me faith in the future. I posted this reaction to my facebook page as I have opera singers in the family and cannot wait for them to see this. So, folks in Iceland are tuning in.

[@jamesdufeu8046]

Your reaction touches my heart, you`re a beacon of light, keep shining bro, respect.

[@beatnpotatoes]

I remember hearing this when I was a kid in church. There was a man that sung it and it would literally shake the rafters. It left you in awe.

[@sylviamcauley8454]

Love seeing this young man's mind opening up to such beauty

[@georgepantzikis7988]

"It was then I realized that classical music is for everyone" - Benjamin Zander

[@Majoofi]

I love going on this journey with you. There's so much more to explore.

[@terriertz6837]

Closing your mind to music is like closing your life to it's endless possibilities, opportunities and experiences. The journey can be so wonderful & enlightening if you're open enough to take the ride. Congratulations to you, young man, for taking the ride & for allowing the rest of us to come along with you.

[@vitterias322]

It's so beautiful. I cry every time I listen to this song.

[@Ashley-lm4nv]

Who doesn't?

[@milenalemos4928]

Me too

[@johngriffiths3373]

It gets me everytime

[@michelleestrada9224]

So do I and I don’t know why.

[@tonicastel5933]

This is the astrophysics of music. As someone pointed out below, classical music has been the default “pop” music until the 20th century. Even in 1914, there were RIOTS in Paris when Stravinsky’s The Firebird was performed for the first time. People have always cared about classical music very deeply.

[@brettmorris3914]

I check your channel out regularly. You are a damn near perfect vessel to interpret music. Keep seeking it out. I have a recommendation. Adiemus is a group of musicians from South Africa who don't sing actual words, but choose to sing the sounds that best fit their music. It's almost like being at the gates of Heaven. It's inspiring. The group is named Adiemus and the first song I would offer you has the same name. There are live choral performances that will give you chills based on my observations of your reaction videos. You won't be disappointed. Keep it up, my friend. Music is everywhere and it is the fuel for life.

[@Salena905]

Oh, they sound lovely I will check them out too.thanks

[@51Dss]

I too will be checking out Adiemus - thanks

[@Salena905]

@@51Dss check out the version with singer Enya that is a beautiful version😄

[@TheDivayenta]

I was a choreographer back in the day and created dances to the first Adiemus album.

[@lisabarbosa4541]

Yes, religious music sung with a classically trained voice...angelic to be sure. Hey, maybe listen to Tchaikovsky...no lyrics but amazing...I think you might like his music...one of my favs. Peace

[@beesnort4944]

Lisa Barbosa oh yes!!! Tchaikovsky for sure!!!!

[@emilyharms456]

Yes! So many classical pieces are just as nuanced without lyrics. "Nimrod" by Elgar also comes to mind. Or "Sigfried's Funeral March" by Wagner.

[@akshaygowrishankar7440]

Probably the 4th movement of Mahler's 5th Symphony.

[@alexakl6445]

"Ave Maria" is one of the most beautiful songs ever created... and definitely inspired from above. You can't not feel emotional and sometimes tearful when you hear this. Love, love, love your reaction and your musical journey!

[@laurieschultz1494]

This is in Latin.

[@xochitlp]

You are such a sweet tender heart! Classics like these transcend not only time but race, language, and age. I am so happy your ears, heart and soul has experienced this.

[@charlesdotson4766]

I just love your reaction to this wonderful classical religious vocal piece written by Franz Shubert! As a singer, I've sung it in both German and more frequently in Latin. Its commonly heard at weddings and funerals, but also performed by many classical vocalists in recital and concert. Keep listening and expanding your musical palette! I would also recommend you listening to the Ave Maria by Bach-Gounod which is equally if not more beautiful than this version. Many blessings to you!

[@jpatherton2415]

English translation: Hail Mary, full of grace, / Mary, full of grace, / Mary, full of grace, / Hail, Hail, the Lord. / The Lord is with thee. / Blessed art thou among women, and blessed, / Blessed is the fruit of thy womb, / Thy womb, Jesus. / Hail Mary! Hail Mary, Mother of God, / Pray for us sinners, / Pray, pray for us; / Pray, pray for us sinners, / Now and at the hour of our death, / The hour of our death / The hour of our death, / The hour of our death / Hail Mary.

[@danacaro-herman3530]

Amen!!

[@carolynschmidt7672]

Thank you for the translation.

[@NoNoTheGreenOne]

Actually the lyrics to Ave Maria are not the same as the Hail Mary prayer, but this: [English Translation] Ave Maria! Maiden mild! Listen to a maiden's prayer! Thou canst hear though from the wild; Thou canst save amid despair. Safe may we sleep beneath thy care, Though banish'd, outcast and reviled - Maiden! hear a maiden's prayer; Mother, hear a suppliant child! Ave Maria Ave Maria! undefiled! The flinty couch we now must share Shall seem this down of eider piled, If thy protection hover there. The murky cavern's heavy air Shall breathe of balm if thou hast smiled; Then, Maiden! hear a maiden's prayer, Mother, list a suppliant child! Ave Maria! Ave Maria! stainless styled. Foul demons of the earth and air, From this their wonted haunt exiled, Shall flee before thy presence fair. We bow us to our lot of care, Beneath thy guidance reconciled; Hear for a maid a maiden's prayer, And for a father hear a child! Ave Maria..

[@danacaro-herman3530]

@@NoNoTheGreenOne That's lovely Sylvia thank you, as a Catholic we sing that song to the most Beautiful Holy Virgin Mary. It's gorgeous, it makes me cry. God bless you Sylvia🙏❤️

[@MsSherrydarling]

I grew up listening to all kinds of music and still enjoy it all! This is often performed at Christmas time other special times as well.When you think that this music, that is still touching hearts today, was composed over 300 years ago!! I know a piece that you should listen to but it would be too long to do a reaction to. Ravel's "Bolero" is such a moving piece. One of my favourites!

[@cherylgoodyear6199]

You are such an impressive young man! I truely enjoy being able to experience your journey. When my children were small I would play Moonlight Sonata at naptime. Such a peaceful instrumental piece. Keep on exploring!

[@crosisofborg5524]

Well the first movement is peaceful. The third movement would wake them up again.

[@christinavigorandmoxie]

I'm so happy to see reactions to this music and other opera. I love it when people open their ears to all kinds of music and get blown away. Exercising your mind to them always leads to a greater appreciation of all kinds of music, not just in an "I like the beat or words" kind of appreciation but to the tone, feeling, heart thumps, etc.

[@geemax3904]

Respect for opening your mind enough to listen to classical/opera music. Ave Maria means Hail Mary (mother of Christ). Listen to the Flower Duet from the opera Lakme by Leo Delibes, a beautiful intertwining of female voices. Also Luciano Pavarotti's version of Nessun Dorma is a must.

[@baylessnow]

That was the other BA advert that I can't find anywhere.

[@MR-so1pf]

Yes, to the Flower Duet from Lakme. Simply beautiful. If it sounds familiar, it's because it's been used in movies and commercials.

[@GuitarSlingerPK]

JB,You are so peaceful, and relaxing to listen to, I enjoy all your reactions. You are pulled back in time to hear so much great music. I m from that time, and you make me feel like Im hearing it for the first time with you. Thanks JB

[@hollydatsopoulos7998]

Handel’s Messiah brings tears to my eyes. Heard it live once in a small church, and it sent shivers all over me. Awesome piece of music!

[@mariahoulihan9483]

Wonderful. I was brought up a Roman Catholic as a chid and this is the sung version of the Roman Catholic prayer, Hail Mary, full of grace, blessed art thou amongst women........

[@herbiesnerd]

Consider this in your journey. Classical music which does include much opera, reigned for HUNDREDS of years. Hundreds. Rock n Roll is less than 70 years old. Jazz and Blues maybe 100-130? Hip Hop, what 20-30 years? Good music is simply timeless. Good music is good music......period. I’m far far from an expert on classical music but check out the masters. Beethoven - Mozart - Chopin - Tchaikovsky

[@bustagutable]

Don't forget Bach and Vivaldi!!! ;-)

[@TheMartnK]

I agree, but tbh the time of RnR and HH aren’t over yet, whereas Classical music and jazz aren’t considered mainstream anymore. Who knows for how long modern genres will be popular.

[@mandyatterbury5408]

JB.If this did'nt cut deep into your soul, then nothing else will.

[@retrodealer6495]

This song is so powerful it bring in that peace and harmony.

[@Ronboy1]

We played this at my Mother's funeral, 9 years ago. It still rips my heart out.

[@annettehesselius74]

I feel soo priviligierad to follow your journey in music. You have an Open mind , and this is going to be a heck of a ride so hold on!! Now may I suggest a fantastic mix of rock meets opera, Freddy Mercury and Montserrat Cabarre. Mindblowing ❤ Live show from Barcelona and the song is "Barcelona"🤗

[@Greenwood4727]

totally agree...

[@baylessnow]

She has also passed away now (yesterday 06/Oct/18). 'Barcelona' will be ringing out in the heavens now.

[@kathywoodside3402]

Annette Hesselius Excellent suggestion !! I have loved that song and performance for a long time. I watched his reaction and it was as I expected it would be. Jaw dropping utter amazement !

[@hisbean]

Music like this is REALLY good for relaxing too. It helps your mind forget your troubles. Just lay back, close your eyes, and let your mind float on the notes. My husband and I used to play Gregorian chants, at night, when we went to bed. It's very mellow, and very calming. I'm really glad you could appreciate the beauty of this music, instead of just dismissing it, like so many would.

[@vafudge]

I love that the first opera song you choose is an actual prayer!

[@OlJackBurton]

I don't know how you fortuitously picked (or maybe it was suggested/requested) what is generally considered to be the most beautiful composition from one of the truly great composers (Schubert) of all time. Just a little background info: Schubert only lived for a little over 31 years (Mozart lived 35 years and Chopin lived 39 years, so many of these greatest composers were very short-lived) but he was extremely prolific and composed about 1500 known pieces/compositions, of which around 600 were songs or as they were called in their time, lieder, which were art songs or often poems set to music. Ave Maria is by far the most famous one and rightly so. You could live an entire lifetime and not find another piece of music like this one. Fortunately, Schubert was so prolific and a genius that he has several masterpieces including Serenade, his 8th Symphony (also known as the Unfinished Symphony since it only has 2 complete movements instead of the usual 4) and 4 impromptus (Opus 90), particularly the third one, for piano. Of course there are numerous others from him and other composers, but those are some of my personal favorites. I noticed you also reacted to pieces from Mozart and Beethoven who are also generally considered to be among the greatest composers of all time (2 of the big 3 or trinity). I do also recommend the aforementioned Chopin as well as Bach who was born over 70 years before any of these others (1685) and is considered by many (or so called experts and scholars) to be the GOAT, although that is an argument that will never be resolved.

[@LegalEagleGurl]

lobo00712 Would you happen to know who the vocalist is on this recording of Ave Maria? I absolutely love this version and would love to download this particular recording.

[@OlJackBurton]

I believe the vocalist/singer on this recording is Barbara Bonney. It says so on the description. The picture (there's no actual video, only audio) in the cut out of the reaction is from the the same "video" for Ave Maria that has 67 some million views, or the most viewed Ave Maria video on KZbin. Strangely, in the description for this reaction, the link goes to a different video with a different more generic picture (again no video, just audio, as most of these classical pieces don't have video unless they're recording video of the actual performers), but the same singer and track, one with much less views, 80 some thousand. Maybe less copyright restrictions? Although with classical music, you don't really get people all vigilant about using "their work" or performances/interpretations (basically covers) of work that is no longer and often was never copyrighted.

[@splehcar]

Bach, for me, is the OG GOAT

[@rx7dude2006]

There is a voice that inspires emotion right.My mothers favorite opera song, RIP.Just a suggestion to do Nessun Dorma sung by Andrea Bocelli from a Night in Tuscany.

[@kaseythompson4670]

Andrea Bocelli's version is beautiful, but it's Luciano Pavarotti's version that is truly sublime: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJKtnHathqdlebs. IMO, Andrea Bocelli's best performance was his breakout hit in the US with Sarah Brightman, Time to Say Goodbye: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJKtnHathqdlebs

[@cynthiacook583]

I think Luciano Pavarotti sings Nessun Dorma is better, but Bocelli is good.

[@thomasdemay9805]

Love this song. actually discovered it through a Spanish guy I used to work with. He had a CD mixtape of mostly spanish Songs he would play mostly new stuff but for some reason this was on there and when ever it hit this track i loved it. I'd be shouting across the house we worked on to turn it up.

[@Gaseoushead]

Thank you!!! Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you, for choosing a version with Schubert's original German lyrics. The Latin version came later. The song was actually written to the words of The Lady of the Lake, by Sir Walter Scott but translated into German and called Ellen's Third song. It was one song as part of his Op. 52, a setting of seven songs from Walter Scott's popular narrative poem .

[@katkate49]

So beautiful. This was one of my mother’s favorite pieces of music. She just passed away at 93 and I was lucky enough to be there holding her hand. I played this for her while she was in hospice. It’s not actually opera, but what a wonderful introduction for you. For some opera, Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma from the opera, Turandot.

[@bmorse68]

Ave Maria means Hail Mary...taken from Luke 1:28 in the bible when the Angel appears to Mary to tell her about how the Holy Spirit was going to give her a child and also to tell her how blessed she is to be chosen.

[@roisinpatriciagaffney4087]

The angel appeared to a virgin named Mary. Ave Maria. ☘

[@hahatoldyouso]

Check out Enya - Orinoco Flow. She is an Irish singer whose music comes under New Age genre

[@ktasay]

Anyone who watched the Lord of the Rings movies would know her music since she wrote and sang many of the songs in that series.

[@erick-gd7wo]

Yoy may have heard Enya's Watermark, mia favorita.....

[@personalcheeses8073]

hahatoldyouso No he would be better listening to Clannad, the Theme from Harry’s Game is utterly haunting. Hell I need to explore more Clannad

[@Dilydaydream1]

Clannad are enyas older sister and brothers. Boudicea on enyas the celts album was sampled by the fugees ready or not..... once inna lifetime by bono and clannad is also worth listening to

[@thewickedchicken82]

It's amazing that a song can bring one to tears. Such extraordinary beauty. My mother was a Catholic. When she passed aeay a young lady sang this at her service. I felt at peace hearing this knowing that she was in the presence of such beauty.

[@myriamcroteau7006]

This song makes me cry EVERYTIME. I can't help it, it's instantaneous. But it's a good cry, the kind that soothes the soul. I'm glad you discovered it.

[@CantWaaait]

As a Catholic and being exposed to this music at a very young age, it's easy to take its beauty for granted. You've hit the very tip of the iceberg here. I love watching your discoveries, can't wait to see more! I recommend to you Overture to Candide by Leonard Bernstein.....have fun! 😁

[@MemawAngie]

This is the 3rd time watching this & your reaction just absolutely touched my very soul. Never change this truly genuine spirit you possess ...;Priceless~

[@PavelKish]

I completely agree with you, you took the words out of my mouth. GOD bless you.

[@sheilasmith7890]

When I think of what the angels will sound like on Heaven I always think of the boy choir "Libera" singing "Salva"

[@didi_mega_dudu]

it is beautiful to see your emotion when you listen to this, please do more classical music

[@dajtoad1]

So lovely to see someone encounter this for the first time. Good entry into ‘opera’ (technically, this is not opera but recitative). Opera is a drama performed on stage. This is church music. But it all falls under one over-arching umbrella, which is f-ing good singing! Ave is pronounced with two syllables Ah Vey. You might try choral music. Easy entry is one you almost certainly will recognise, which is the Hallelujah chorus from Handel’s Messiah. I can see lots of excellent suggestions by others in the comments.

[@openmusic3904]

I'd say it's more an aria than a recitative. A recitative typically involves a talking conversational style of singing. Not to nitpick lol

[@rogercline5377]

You said this sounds like an angel singing... oddly enough, the text of the song is the angel Gabriel's greeting to Mary when he tells her she will give birth to the Messiah.

[@XprPrentice]

It's not opera, my brother, but it's probably an opera singer doing the lead. This is an exemplar of a great bit of music that I won't claim to be a master of. But if you're interested in some more "classical" music, I'm sure your followers (and I) could give you some nice suggestions.

[@dajtoad1]

Aracelis Morales Garcia de Ramos no, it isn’t. Not all sung classical music is opera. Doesn’t make it any less beautiful

[@lorddaver5729]

+Christopher Prentice More correct to say a soprano sings this. They may well also sing opera, but that is somewhat beside the point. People always made the mistake of saying that Luciano Pavarotti was an "opera singer". He wasn't. He was a tenor. OK, so he mostly sang in operas. But he also sang (and recorded) other choral works such as oratorios. Am I being pedantic? I'm sure some would say so. But I think you'd have to agree if you think about it.

[@tiadaleishere]

I appreciate your listening to all types of music! You are an awesome guy! Your reactions are honest and sincere!

[@tvfreakman611]

I love "Nesun Dorma" sung by Luciano Pavaroti. He was one of the best tenors in history and Nesun Dorma, the aria from the final act of Giacomo Puccini's opera Turandot, is one of his most famous performances.

[@spangelicious837]

Beautiful song sung by a truly angelic voice. Love your reaction. I don't blame you for getting chills. You should listen to the version of Marriage of Figaro from Shawshank Redemption - but watch the movie first, you won't regret it.

[@rubyleuty9417]

That’s what I was going to tell you. Close your eyes and think of angels. Opera is beautiful. The clearest voices in the world.

[@somethingyousaid5059]

Awesome that you're willing to accommodate reacting to classical music. Just awesome.

[@Eclipsetheprotogon]

Luciano Pavarotti brings it!!! Look forward to a reaction....

[@StaceyBeryl]

When I was a kid (a country girl) my mother took me ballet lessons and we listened to classical music. I grew up listening to all kinds of music. Classical music is unexplainable and indescribable. You are a very, very intelligent man; "expand you mind people". So basic and so true. I contributed this to my children. Our daughter danced in Ballet and our house was filled with all different genres of music; it is a gift. Listen to the Nutcracker for Christmas. Gods blessings to you.

[@rhondadross]

I had the honor of seeing the 3 Tenors at the old Detroit Tigers Stadium in 1999 Opera takes you to another level of ART! Music is ART 🎶🎶🎶

[@marysweeney7370]

One of my favorite pieces of music. The greatest opera singer of modern times is Pavarotti. Congrats on expanding your mind, I like mostly every type of music.

[@dodiesdiary]

Just think. We are made of the same material as stars; yet humans can produce sound that surely hints that the we and the unverse are more than random atoms without purpose.

[@donnadaros7191]

The Latin version is more recognizible. I love any version of this song. When my mother would sing it, I would cry every time.

[@psychological7473]

Ian Brown Stardust

[@trishspinazola287]

My favorite piece of music to our Blessed Mother!! Thank you!! She will bless you too!! I’m sure of it!!!

[@KR-us9pj]

Touches your soul…absolutely beautiful.

[@clethraz.6467]

Music for eternity. Love how you experience new music! Keep it going! You are my favorite react channel!

[@Greenwood4727]

there are several types of opera, theres the hard opera, generally german, then theres the lighter ones, mostly italian, but a few years later you have gilbert and sullivan, a more humourous light opera.. i like most genres of music.. Love Maria Callas's voice her Carmen from Bizet is epic.. and beautiful

[@theresamercado4934]

This song is about the blessed mother . AVE MARIA. POVORATTI LOVED THE BLESSED MOTHER. ITS TO HONOR HER.

[@hwh1946]

Great that he folded his hands and closed his eyes as if in devotion. Feeling of devotion without knowing the words.

[@marcellagregg1694]

It's such a joy to see someone open and expand their mind..You are great.

[@elainebagpuss6407]

I subbed to your channel a week or 2 ago, and it's one of the best subs i've ever made! I wish everyone was more like you, open to all styles of music, rather than only what's cool or most popular in their 'circles'. Proud of you, kid! Maybe you could give Maria Callas a listen: _Casta Diva_ or _O Mio Babbino Caro_ would be good choices. You could also try Luciano Pavarotti singing _Nessun Dorma,_ it's amazing. You also really need to listen to Beethoven's 9th Symphony, also known as _'Ode To Joy',_ it fills me with so many feelings and emotions that i can't even begin to describe them. Keep it up!

[@hannyhawkins7804]

Elaine *Bagpuss* Yes, I was hoping someone would call for the immortal Maria Callas. For my money, her Ave Maria is unsurpassed. It’s so rich with emotion and a sweetness and depth that others can’t reach.

[@elainebagpuss6407]

I love her voice. Although there are many great Opera singers around, Callas's voice just gives you a feeling like no other. Listening to her sing _Un Bel di Vedremo_ from Madame Butterfly is always a joy, as well. I feel the same way about Pavarotti, too, especially in regards to Nessun Dorma. No one seems to do it as well as him, in my opinion.

[@patriciarobbins1423]

My husband and I had this song in our wedding almost 30 years ago. My brother and his friend played it on trumpet. It was so beautiful. It's always been one of our favorites. Kudos to you James for giving opera a chance.

[@teresavicario5848]

I have sung this piece hundreds of times...and I am just as affected now as I was the first time I sang it. It touches the soul. So glad you are experiencing it.

[@milo_thatch_incarnate]

This is my new favorite thing - watching young people experience stuff like opera and classical for the first time. This whole time I’m just thinking CULTURE, MAN. 😍 I don’t want to diss on any music genre.They all have their pros. But no hip-hop or R&B or really any modern type of popular music can compare to opera or classical. At least not in how they make you feel. Like you said, they’re UPLIFTING. That is unique.

[@nickpagano7134]

you should check out bob dylan and joanna newsom

[@nikolemiranda9640]

I love how he accidentally picked one of the prettiest and well liked songs of all time

[@lin9391]

as a harpist for 40 years playing ave maria every time is different, every soloist an angel. thank you for making this video.

[@agresticumbra]

This was sung at my father-in-law’s funeral, ten years in a little less than three weeks. One of my sister-in-law’s best friends is a soprano in the St. Louis Symphony Choir, and she was the singer. It sounded almost exactly like this.

[@samuelmatrix4199]

Try listening to Andrea Boccelli and his rendition of “Ave Maria”. I think you will like it too.

[@JasonEA]

I’m loving your work, and really appreciate the classical path you’ve chosen to explore. As far as opera goes, might I suggest Luciano Pavarotti and some of his performances from the early to mid 1980’s when perhaps the greatest voice to ever grace the earth was in his peak... Nessun Dorma is his signature song, but pretty much anything he did from the classical cannon is without equal, imho. (With that being said I find his 1990’s foray into pop to be cringe-worthy)

[@jcap7394]

Your reaction to this is beautiful. It speaks to your soul. Amazing how music can do this.

[@markthomas6045]

This kind of music and singing makes your soul want to burst out of it's body and soar into the heavens! Kudos for breaking the mold man, you cannot regret having listened to that!

[@illomens2766]

English translation for this: Ave Maria! Maiden mild! Listen to a maiden's prayer! Thou canst hear though from the wild; Thou canst save amid despair. Safe may we sleep beneath thy care, Though banish'd, outcast and reviled - Maiden! hear a maiden's prayer; Mother, hear a suppliant child! Ave Maria Ave Maria! undefiled! The flinty couch we now must share Shall seem this down of eider piled, If thy protection hover there. The murky cavern's heavy air Shall breathe of balm if thou hast smiled; Then, Maiden! hear a maiden's prayer, Mother, list a suppliant child! Ave Maria! Ave Maria! stainless styled. Foul demons of the earth and air, From this their wonted haunt exiled, Shall flee before thy presence fair. We bow us to our lot of care, Beneath thy guidance reconciled; Hear for a maid a maiden's prayer, And for a father hear a child! Ave Maria...

[@jacquiet3249]

www.carols.org.uk/ave-maria.htm

[@illomens2766]

@@jacquiet3249 yeah that's where I copied it from

[@VogonPoet67]

If you want to hear voices that sound like they are from another world, try Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Hymn of the Cherubim

[@viki1604]

This reaction is truly amazing! I pretty much grew up listening to "opera music" or "classical music". One of my first memories is listening to a family friend playing on the cello and I remember feeling so moved. I listen to classical music every day, because it calms me down and because it is so beautiful. I am very happy that you like it and are open minded towards new musical experiences. :). Many greetings from Germany :).

[@malikazitoun5477]

Greetings from Italy, the best prayer to honor the mother of the Lord the vergine Maria. Thank you to make me to listen to it at the beginning of the day. God bless you .