Háskólakórinn - Heyr Himna Smiður

[@Manjot609]

Idk how I got here. I was watching a fishing video then I got to these videos. Can't understand a word but damn, that was beautiful. Gets you teary-eyed. Amazing talent.

[@RenatusChristoph]

Hark, Heaven's Maker what every poet asks; That thy mercy may come to me softly: Thus I call to thee, for you have created me; I am thy peon and you are my master. God, I call upon thee to weep for me; to remember that I am fragile and thus need you the most. Oh, drive out the roots of my wrath, so generous and above all, every sorrow that has taken hold of my heart's fortress. Reach for me, o' mild one, when I need you the most; preferably every moment - in a world that you possess. Send us, Son of the Virgin, the beauty of creation and all aid from thee into my heart.

[@jacquesmaisonjones8817]

Merci beaucoup pour cette traduction.

[@Ragnar_Aevarsson]

C’est différent, mais il n’est tort pas.

[@jwpipes47]

Have to say, the translation that reads "hear me, smith of the heavens" is way more hardcore.

[@Bearlissimo]

It speaks equally as poetically, beautifully & powerfully to me without knowing a word of the language... Just divine in every sense.

[@Majtzy]

@@jwpipes47 The translation "hear me, smith of the heavens" is more correct. Maybe translators translated it to "heavens maker" since it makes more sense in English. Smith, or smithing something in most Nordic languages can also mean to create/creator. So both is right in a sense. Most beautiful in this is that Smiður has many meanings. It can also mean carpenter, and according to accounts Jesus was a carpenter. So heavenly carpenter being Jesus.

[@_Cato_]

That harmony at 2:02 is quite possibly the most beautiful sound I’ve ever heard. I cannot stop replaying it. It’s as if, for just a fleeting moment, the heavens opened up and the Angels joined the choir. You guys created something transcendent here.

[@lnAmberClad]

It is truly something spiritual, in the deepest truest sense of the word. It's something I hope I hear in my final moments.

[@youtubecommenter2527]

I prefer the one at 1:20 ish. I guess the whole little section from 1:15 to 1:20 is just incredible.

[@_Cato_]

@@lnAmberCladLove your name by the way, king. Seems us Halo fans enjoy the same music :)

[@markaaron65]

It's the resolution of the tension from the "crunchy" harmonies.

[@lucianamaffra1607]

I cant imagine all those beautiful voices in the next ten years.I hope they continue!❤ Sing sing sing ever

[@hornetg658]

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve listen to this but this sound is just incredible, you all are so wonderful!

[@dilawarhussain5109]

I didn't understand a word but I've gotten goosebumps and tears, wonderful!

[@rufeilrahtieh7885]

Listen, smith of the heavens, what the poet asks. May softly come unto me your mercy. So I call on thee, for you have created me. I am thy slave, you are my Lord. God, I call on thee to heal me. Remember me, mild one, Most we need thee. Drive out, O king of suns, generous and great, every human sorrow from the city of the heart. Watch over me, mild one, Most we need thee, truly every moment in the world of men. send us, son of the virgin, good causes, all aid is from thee, in my heart.

[@patrickcagney8060]

@@rufeilrahtieh7885thank you

[@patrickcagney8060]

@@rufeilrahtieh7885thank you

[@ArtByZac]

We're singing this in my college's chamber choir (I'm a 2nd alto!!) and I am absolutely in awe of how beautiful this song is

[@noeljones5281]

How can anyone have given this a thumbs down? The voices, the cadence, the sheer beauty of it all. I've watched this twice and have been in tears both times. I wish my Mum and Dad could hear this as they'd be spellbound. My Dad was stationed in Reykjavik during World War Two so I wonder if he heard it. Is it modern? It sounds like Gregorian Chant but with better harmony.

[@unfabulousization]

Noel Jones it's a very old hymn so it is likely that he heard it

[@SaraRoseVaughan]

Like, 1200s old. It's been around for quite some time, to say the least.

[@huldabirnagudmundsdottir9359]

The hymn was written around 1200 by Kolbeinn Tumason but the music was composed 1973 by Þorkell Sigurbjörnsson.

[@panicogito6906]

+Noel Jones Medieval prayer with beautiful translation that can be found on the Internet.

[@mimzou]

These kind of harmonies wouldn't be used in Gregorian Chant, they were considered evil. But during later medieval times, yes.

[@NIGENIMOY]

That's the most heartbreakingly beautiful vocal performance I've ever heard. Haunting.

[@egolesslove4940]

Das ist mein lieblingsaufführung des Heyr Himna Smidur. Sehr gut gemacht.

[@Standring64]

This is so beautiful. I sang it with my choir, ChorusUK, in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris in June. What an experience.

[@MrSuperstebbi]

if you have a video of your choir please post it

[@offsboy]

Best version of the hymn here on tube. Can't stop listening for a week. It's in my head all the time, I'm even thinking about memorizing the lyrics without knowing a word in icelandic. :) Since I'm hungarian that can't be so difficult to learn. :)

[@revolucionario26]

Jó napot dear sir. Greetings from Iceland :-)

[@odaxbi]

Here you go:Heyr, himna smiður, hvers skáldið biður. Komi mjúk til mín miskunnin þín. Því heit eg á þig, þú hefur skaptan mig. Eg er þrællinn þinn, þú ert drottinn minn. Guð, heit eg á þig, að þú græðir mig. Minnst þú, mildingur, mín, mest þurfum þín. Ryð þú, röðla gramur, ríklyndur og framur, hölds hverri sorg úr hjartaborg. Gæt þú, mildingur, mín, mest þurfum þín, helzt hverja stund á hölda grund. Send þú, meyjar mögur, málsefnin fögur, öll er hjálp af þér, í hjarta mér. The Literal translation is: Hear, smith of the heavens, what the poet asks. May softly come unto me thy mercy. So I call on thee, for thou hast created me. I am thy slave, thou art my Lord. God, I call on thee to heal me. Remember me, mild one, Most we need thee. Drive out, O king of suns, generous and great, human every sorrow from the city of the heart. Watch over me, mild one, Most we need thee, truly every moment in the world of men. send us, son of the virgin, good causes, all aid is from thee, in my heart. The poem has been translated so that it can be easily sung in English ( and other languages) so you will see many "translations" out there.

[@getomor]

Akkor nem csak nekem tetszett ennyire...

[@oligultonn]

@@odaxbi few corrections: Z is no longer used in the Icelandic language as of 1973 as it was replaced by the letter S, you forgot the letter "É" in "ég"

[@tribalgoddess902]

Most heavenly sound. Angels voices! I have shared with everyone I know. just amazing

[@brucehorn1820]

Translation: Hear me, smith of the heavens Hear, smith of the heavens, what the poet asks: May thy mercy softly come unto me. So I call on thee, for thou hast created me. I am thy slave, thou art my Lord. God, I call on thee to heal me. Remember me, gentle one. Most we need thee. O king of suns, generous and great, drive out every human sorrow from the city of the heart. Watch over me, gentle one, Most we need thee, truly every moment in the world of men. Send us, son of the virgin, goodness into our hearts, for all aid is from thee.

[@wmz1900]

Most beautiful song I've ever heard.

[@shoutingatobjects9007]

This is by far my favourite rendition of Heyr Himna. This needs more attention!!

[@jamieee472]

listen to the one by eivør pálsdottir! :)

[@jamieee472]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4m4k4ajl9iSosk

[@Eyepice]

*Heyr Himna Smiður

[@tomasgudmundsson6106]

Heyr himna means hear coating not hear smith of the heavens

[@MMaaddeelleeiinnee]

Touching... It would be wonderfull to hear it (and pray with it) during the Mass. Thanks for sharing!

[@freyasstories]

I have no idea why this came up in my feed, but I am so grateful I did! There is a ethereal, almost other-worldly feeling woven into this song, and the acoustics of the venue they are performing in add a depth to the performance that I don't think would be possible in a normal concert hall.

[@kde6277]

Something about that natural reverb because of the room size makes this so hauntingly beautiful. Come take me away, valkyries.

[@oligultonn]

This has nothing to do with Valkyries, this is a christian hymn.

[@prikchhap.a7616]

.heyr

[@strangelman]

@@oligultonn Don't ruin it for them, please. Ppl speak words created by the music resonnating in them. I guess it's norse origin. Christianity can't take credit for everything :D

[@oligultonn]

@@strangelman this song was literally written because of Christianity. Some of the lyrics say "I am your slave, you are my lord." Christianity can take 100% credits for this song. Valkyries are associated with paganism and it has had no place to exist in Iceland for almost 1000 years.

[@strangelman]

@@oligultonn yes, ok. You're right. But still, ppl will speak about what THEY feel when they hear the song.

[@brucehorn1820]

Another translation: Hear, smith of the heavens, what the poet asks: May thy mercy softly come unto me. So I call on thee, for thou hast created me. I am thy slave, thou art my Lord. God, I call on thee to heal me. Remember me, gentle one. Most we need thee. O king of suns, generous and great, drive out every human sorrow from the city of the heart. Watch over me, gentle one, Most we need thee, truly every moment in the world of men. Send us, son of the virgin, goodness into our hearts, for all aid is from thee.

[@melankoliya]

Pure divinity and beauty..

[@rhysaxl]

Girl on the left knows she's part of creating this magic

[@liquidpersuasion]

this gives me chills every time

[@arfyness]

i'm not crying you're crying

[@runemogerhagen6704]

Tusen takk for en utrolig nydelig versjon.

[@rhysaxl]

I feel feverish. Chills after chills. Every time I listen to this.

[@mimimi5656]

Absolutely gorgeous ;__; Voices of the angels I love this song so much

[@NiireNolweva]

Absolutely magnificent! Thank you for sharing this!

[@SeelenTaucher]

Omgosh...O.O Berlin 2015? HolyLord...amazing. Thank you for singing there, for filming and for sharing. Takk fyrir.

[@HoboInASuit4Tune]

.. Best performance found so far. Love it.

[@ForwrdMovmntMusc]

Beautiful.

[@Emerelle]

BEAUTIFUL! 🤍 Love this version! Just recorded one by myself with just one voice layered on top of each other. Doesn't come close to a full choir of course. But still wanted to give it a try, this song is just too beautiful and its message divine 🕊

[@guilhermehirsch1060]

Encantador! Muito bonito, assisto várias vezes durante a semana. Parabéns!

[@darylali9271]

Wow. This had musically touched me the first time when my teacher played it in class. It's so addictive I love it I had to do sometimes to play it on the piano :)

[@getomor]

Upload a piano version pls...

[@nobuk4889]

アイルランドの最古の讃美歌だそうですね。これほど荘厳で清らかな歌声を聴いたことはありません。ただ、厳かに聴き入っています。

[@Overlycomplicatedswede]

I’m Swedish and don’t understand anything but oh my god this is absolutely incredible singing bra jobbat från Sverige!

[@j.b.williams3662]

The innocence of their voices really makes this special. Well done!

[@Havaria1]

I would love to travel to Iceland.

[@DjOrlowski]

this were in Berlin!

[@jarls5890]

You should if you get a chance. It is one of the most alien places i have visited.

[@PaleHorseO.o]

Lots of love from the U.S.! There are so many reasonS Germany is rated the number one place to live by ex-patriots. Hope to journey there one day.

[@juliejk4603]

So nice, I watched it twice! Lovely x

[@AkaBodom]

+julie jagger Only twice? :)

[@samueldenby5274]

Listening in NZ, Wellington. My favorite version so far.

[@JMcdon1627]

So incredibly beautiful. Thank you.

[@MrT8T3R]

This, by far, is my favorite rendition.

[@Standring64]

Our choir (ChorusUK) will be singing this in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on the afternoon of the 9th June. We will also be singing Come, Let Us Worship in Russian. Just cannot wait.

[@rp6809]

Just amazing..... I love the song.

[@xibalbaNOW]

Thank you Handmaid's Tale for quietly reminding me, in some of your most haunting scenes, of this incredible piece... you can hear the ages of humanity in every vibration

[@juliafreitas8362]

Modal music lives in my heart forever. 💙

[@therealmattweller]

thank you so much. its beautiful! my god!!!!

[@Punkledunk]

This feeds the soul.

[@Standring64]

Just beautiful. Our choir will be singing this in Lincoln Cathedral on the 24th February 2018 between 1.15 - 2.00 pm. If you are in the vicinity, please come and listen. I hope we do it justice.

[@werds1392]

Standring64 any recordings of the performance?

[@arklightinpeace]

This is so serene! :)

[@lilocahyo2789]

this hymn realistically give me image how hars the life of icelandic people, give me like cold, blue, dark kinda vibes, but this so much beautiful how come human being create this masterpiece

[@weldorn]

Beautiful song! The part between 0:27 and 0:31 strongly reminds about another song though, but I can't put my finger on it and it drives me crazy! Ahhhh!

[@kudemude5872]

Elfen Lied - Lilium?

[@richrodriguez7331]

Pie Jesu from Fauré's Requiem?

[@richrodriguez7331]

Nvm it's Beethoven's 7th symphony 2nd movement. Merry Christmas.

[@notfromhere8722]

I’m an atheist and I definitely will remain one, but this surely touched my heathen soul and I just loved it, thank you

[@wgcompton]

Absolutely Gorgeous!!

[@adamboros8587]

Simply amazing.

[@QjoWilwolf]

Magnificent. Thanks for sharing

[@rogermcguinn1585]

This would bring Bach to tears

[@moonhern]

감동입니다! 너무 좋아요

[@failbait]

My "goto" hymnal. Thank you.

[@h06i66]

JUST AWESOME!!!

[@metalfrost3523]

The voice of angels.

[@musicandyceramist]

good choirs and ceramic/stone structures are a match made in heaven!

[@MadNX]

I visited only once Iceland, but this tops all waterfalls :). Must say - I Love Iceland!!!

[@vitorsouza361]

Chills... since 2015!!!

[@lindanaumann-schipman3360]

Stunning!

[@marielinesylvie]

Tellement beau!!!!

[@ポイチョトト]

thankyou for uploadingthis was so beautiful.Is there any CD or sound source of them? I wish I could buy...

[@lillidietz7637]

ポイチョトト yes, the choir has been recording some cds. you can have contact with this choir to buy one or more of their recordings

[@mimzou]

2020. Still a beauty.

[@swapnilkamdar6756]

Better than the train station version because of clearer audio.

[@langemusik2681]

also +2323423 voices

[@BrianSmith-vl7xu]

@@langemusik2681 what you didn't think the platform announcements added something? lol

[@lonewaer]

However 0 oktavist =(

[@johnkevin7992]

@@lonewaer and why would you need an oktavist for a piece that doesn't dip below the 2nd octave?

[@Lazirus951]

I love each version for their own reasons. The train station version is fascinating to watch people going about their daily lives and then stop, entranced.

[@creatorsremose]

While this is definitely a much better quality version of the viral train station video, this one lacks the awesome bass singer Árstíðir has. He carried the whole group with his awesome presence.

[@clarityrains]

i totally get what you're saying. ive searched for a better clarity version of Arstidir's version and this is it, but like you say it lacks the deep bass of the aforementioned, when that guy sings, you feel it in your bones!

[@ronanmorris2250]

@@clarityrains There's an album called Inspired by Harpa on Spotify and Apple Music. There's a great version of this hymn on there, but it's with a full choir. It lacks some of the intimacy of this and Árstíðir's version, but it's fabulous nonetheless.

[@armandopalma1814]

Beautiful

[@tarcioleoterio8795]

Praise be the Lord

[@therealmattweller]

what is the hymn in english, so beautiful. love it.

[@DrumBum561]

+Matt Weller lyricstranslate.com/en/heyr-himna-smi%C3%B0ur-hear-heavenly-creator.html

[@ergzaynone4499]

+Matt Weller It's an original composition in icelandic from 12th century Iceland. Very very old.

[@brucehorn1820]

Here's my translation: Hear, smith of the heavens, what the poet asks: May thy mercy softly come unto me. So I call on thee, for thou hast created me. I am thy slave, thou art my Lord. God, I call on thee to heal me. Remember me, gentle one. Most we need thee. O king of suns, generous and great, drive out every human sorrow from the city of the heart. Watch over me, gentle one, Most we need thee, truly every moment in the world of men. Send us, son of the virgin, goodness into our hearts, for all aid is from thee.

[@juliafreitas8362]

Clearly, Early Music has its jewels.

[@Infinitis]

Júlia Freitas it was written long ago, but the melody was recently composed in the 70s I think. You’ll have to look up the exact year.

[@samueldenby5274]

The hymn "Heyr, himna smiður" was written by the Icelandic viking Kolbeinn Tumason in 1208. The music was composed in the 1970s by Þorkell Sigurbjörnsson (1938-2013), one of Iceland's foremost contemporary composers. ~ kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2XHhWt8f5d6e5I

[@Dakhaos-ou812]

Everything about this is already written..Thank you all.

[@Pandemius]

amazing

[@MarcMan-]

chills

[@Kueken78]

Ich verstehe kein Wort, aber das ist egal. Es ist wunderschön!

[@Dmpatton77]

Amazing

[@st.hannibal7313]

I want to be part of it

[@MaxHeadwayMusic]

2020: God, I call on thee to heal me...

[@ハイライトさん]

素晴らしい！荘厳で透き通っていてなんて美しいんだろう。 ところでこの教会もいい感じなんだけどどこなんだろ？

[@09riorio]

調べたところドイツ、ベルリンにあるシオン教会のようです！

[@wendyronk123]

It’s like the angels .....

[@stevehill2862]

Heavenly

[@brucehorn1820]

Translation: Hear me, smith of the heavens Hear, smith of the heavens, what the poet asks: May thy mercy softly come unto me. So I call on thee, for thou hast created me. I am thy slave, thou art my Lord. God, I call on thee to heal me. Remember me, gentle one. Most we need thee. O king of suns, generous and great, drive out every human sorrow from the city of the heart. Watch over me, gentle one, Most we need thee, truly every moment in the world of men. Send us, son of the virgin, goodness into our hearts, for all aid is from thee.

[@eatonasher3398]

Someone please tell me where I can get sheet music for this beautiful piece. SATB or TTBB, doesn't matter!

[@kryfon]

Inspired performance, perfect acoustics. If the music of this ancient hymn is not enough to touch your heart, I recommend you read the translations here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolbeinn_Tumason Many thanks for sharing!

[@BManStan1991]

Wow.

[@bergg2009]

if (not telling which) churches had that mixtape on their playlist more often maybe they would still have some visitors

[@Devine92]

Heavenly.

[@fredhaight3088]

Sublime beauty

[@ThelmainTokyo]

Can I please use this for my video?

[@plasticsacha]

What is the name of this choir?

[@gslifelix]

"Háskólakórinn" or in english "The University Choir"

[@christinebeckett5511]

Choir of the University of Iceland. (Full name of "Háskóla" is "Háskóla Íslands", i.e., the University of Iceland. And this is its choir, on tour in Germany.

[@nimox57]

Sound of heaven

[@mariluzdealvamarin73]

Muy buena acústica

[@beth5636]

Praise God

[@GAMLAPATTE]

Heavenly ❤️🙏

[@mumumusic6525]

i'm looking for the score as hell.

[@rabidtarg]

+dinazor murat lbk.is/images/Heyr%20himna%20smi%C3%B0ur%20SATB%202013.pdf

[@mumumusic6525]

hello ! thank you billion times !!!

[@Aman-cb1pt]

everyone is blonde or partly blonde in iceland?

[@Ψυχήμίασμα]

Most are. They are descendants of the Norse after all. Much like everyone has natural silky raven hair in South Korea. It's simply the native populations, unmarred.

[@blotski]

Many are but not all. Genetic studies have worked out that of the original settlers most of the men were Nordic but most of the women were of Celtic origin from the British Isles. I also found this map! Looks like blondness is on a level with North England and Scotland. www.politics.ie/forum/eu/51354-blonde-map-europe.html

[@mrsloth8701]

The description says it was recorded in berlin

[@salvararonkolbrunarson7734]

Mr Sloth but the choir is icelandic

[@Rollers123a]

Icelandic acapella group, Arstidir did a brilliant recording in a German railway station.

[@sonniesays]

I smell and see the Iceland nature hearing this...............

[@hkheyreddine]

What are they singing?

[@halomo23]

+髭黒 The hymn is called Heyr Himna Smiður, which means "Hear, Smith of heavens". Lyrics: "Hear, smith of the heavens, what the poet asks. May softly come unto me thy mercy. So I call on thee, for thou hast created me. I am thy slave, thou art my Lord. God, I call on thee to heal me. Remember me, mild one,[1] Most we need thee. Drive out, O king of suns, generous and great, human every sorrow from the city of the heart. Watch over me, mild one, Most we need thee, truly every moment in the world of men. send us, son of the virgin, good causes, all aid is from thee, in my heart."

[@ergzaynone4499]

+kheyreddine HADRI It's in the title "Heyr himna smiður". It's a 12th century hymn written in icelandic/norse.

[@noemidigregorio_DANCE]

Can I download this song somewhere?