Karl Jenkins - " THE ARMED MAN " Benedictus

"THE ARMED MAN" v. Karl Jenkins - Benedictus
Ausführende: Landesjugendchor Voices,
Männerchor Götzis,
Kammerchor Vocale Neuburg,
Projektorchester unter der Leitung von Oskar Egle
Aufgenommen am 21.04.2012 in Götzis, Vorarlberg

[@valsables5299]

There is nothing that touches the human being like this piece of music. I played it just about everyday after I lost my 39 year old son in 2021. It put something back into my soul.

[@elkeboer9754]

There is nothing sadder than losing a child, my deepest sympathies. How wonderful to have found comfort in this beautiful song by Jenkins. What a blessing to have souls so sensitive that they touch our soul.

[@TosinAbbey]

My heartfelt condolences. May the Holy Spirit comfort you. Pray you see him some day in eternity ❤

[@nuritkarkai4739]

My heart goes for you.Sorry for your lost and I wish I could help ease the pain.I'm sure he sees you always and loves you from heaven .

[@michael5089]

@@nuritkarkai4739 Beautiful words 💙🙏

[@michael5089]

So sorry Val. My heart goes out to you 💙🙏

[@ianbowen9778]

I love this tune. It save my life one night when i was a truck driver. The burst of ...... energy almost at the end woke me up from driving whilst tired.. All involed in making this tune I love you all as I am still here caring for my family. You all are awesome.

[@KevinMurtagh777]

So beautiful. God bless

[@stevedavies3260]

❤

[@IsobelAdams-s7x]

People can't help coughing, but apart. I heard this player by our local choirs and orchestras recently, I can only say it's one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard in my whole life. Thankyou Karl.

[@2002chow]

This has to be one of the most powerful pieces of music I've ever heard. So touching.

[@wisdomedemanyomi5827]

Sure

[@tonyhart5]

I only wish our conductor would let us sing this most beautiful piece ever composed

[@anthonycooke9618]

I think you are right.

[@patricaoreilly2143]

This emotional beautiful music brings me to tears as so touching. But the person coughing spoils this rendition.

[@soultraveller5027]

Anti war inspired hymn piece the conflict Of man very poignant 😥

[@thetigerstripes]

God put this song in the composers heart to see what he would do with it. Someday, we will hear an orchestra and choir of angels perform this work, all to the glory of our creator.

[@kemifolabi3307]

Amen!

[@TheCaptain64]

First time I heard this today, im 55 ex forces seen some bad things in my time , n im sitting crying like a 5 year old how bloody amazing is this piece , to be able to reduce a big lump like me to a wreck .thank you Mr Jenkins Sir .

[@jollygood9183]

And, thank you.

[@KD-lf5vn]

It is a beautiful piece. And thank you, and may peace find you, when come the memories you wish to forget.

[@judydickens1916]

Yes... and thankyou ..Love.

[@paulkey6150]

I chose this piece of music to be played at the funeral of my mum and dad. I think it's beyond beautiful and showcases the amazing cello. I love this piece.

[@terryjudy5984]

Karl Jenkins has surely been touched by God. Such wonderful people enrich our lives, Beautiful Beautiful !!!!

[@harty963]

Whenever I see or hear something incredibly beautiful,- I can't help it,- tears well up in my eyes. Thank you Karl Jenkins.

[@janoshorvath6676]

Indeed.

[@wooskru]

Check my 9 cellos arrangement of this Benedictus here on KZbin. Thanks!

[@beverlyheriyanto1612]

Me too

[@royoaten8375]

Im moved by The Shepherds Farewell....

[@desallen2174]

@@janoshorvath6676 You and me both, tissue in hand for the tears as I write.

[@242ValerieSteele]

I think this beautiful piece should be played all over Israel and Gaza right now. Peace to all of you!

[@jamiewhyte2543]

i think not. ecclesiastes 3:7-8: a time for war, and a time for peace. now is the time for war.

[@edwardyates9965]

Beautiful beautiful music, a solace to my heartbreak since losing my husband. From Susan, wife of Edward.

[@endereagle273]

I hope this music gives you peace.

[@wooskru]

Check my 9 cellos arrangement of this Benedictus here on KZbin. Thanks!

[@zoeolsen3256]

i hope you’re doing well susan. i’m sorry about your loss. this is one of my favourite songs and i’m really glad it brings you some sort of peace. may he rest in peace, as well.

[@garrycoupland2082]

This cannot be surpassed .....the most beautiful piece of music ever...

[@ClassicStrategist]

No.

[@stephendavanis7358]

Garry Coupland ....I totally 100% agree!!! The MOST exquisite piece of music EVER!

[@MultiMattman68]

This is music for the soul,especially in this Covid-19 pandemic world

[@wooskru]

Check my 9 cellos arrangement of this Benedictus here on KZbin. Thanks!

[@user-jw4bj3cz4z]

Beautiful and very recently played at the funeral of my beloved sister

[@jslasher1]

Heartrending! One of the most emotive works I've ever heard. Once heard, never forgotten.

[@petermurphy4739]

My wife bought me the CD when it first came out and we saw it performed live on Worcester Cathedral about 5 years ago. We've played it at family funerals several times. Prayers for you Val and your sad loss. I lost a beautiful brother to Covid in Jan '21. Hosanna in Excelsis.

[@marcelagurovich4837]

We are so grateful to this Welsh musician and composer, allowing us the oportunity to his beautiful music

[@aspirehrcontent2058]

There is an intimate story of a person who lost a loved one over a year ago in the comments. The sadness and emptiness she felt for her loss. But when you read what she experienced as she was driving and heard this song- her beautiful story brings me to tears of joy. She somehow managed to explain the pain she was feeling and the simple beauty of her surroundings and hearing this song that surrounds us every day that sometimes we miss. Thank you for sharing your beautiful experience. It is God's gift that music can bridge the gap of finality and reality yet bring you peace.

[@kenmannagh7788]

Too moving to put into words , beyond words , spiritual as if written by God himself . It washes over me and I am enthralled and captivated with tears of joy . Beautiful . Yet these simple words of expression and appreciation are still not enough . Thank you .

[@choltrig]

You have done yourself justice I am incapable of expressing my joy at this incredible rendition.

[@choltrig]

I suffered as a child from being exposed to levels of ignorance ,brutality and bullying that I know realise that were perpetrated by people who were expected to protect me from. But as a child of Woking class parents who rejected this type high fluting nonsense what can we expect?.

[@beverlyheriyanto1612]

Well said ,my feelings as well

[@katpuss6564]

My sentiments totally, food for the soul. I also watched the angelic Watch Hayley Westenra, had me in floods of tears. Can't get enough of this. I feel as if I am being cleansed.

[@sdfmills9909]

God bless you. God keep you. God have mercy on you. God give you peace

[@ladytube64]

What a beautiful piece of music....

[@Ypres-gg6wg]

One of the best performances of a Benedictus I have heard. "At the going down of the sun and in the morning,​ We will remember them."

[@ronaldhamer5593]

I heard this for first time on Classic FM. What can I say ......Sublime piece that tears at your soul

[@astralplainer]

They NAILED it! Well done on a beautiful rendition.

[@aimeesygney6515]

I had the honor of performing this whole mass in 2018 as part of a high school honors choir that was invited to join a local master chorus. This movement had me in tears both nights we performed it. Still my best choral experience that I will remember for the rest of my life.

[@paddy9i996]

Beautiful. Choir and orchestra both excellent.

[@ianpuddick]

Sends shivers down my spine……so so wonderful

[@Viny77711]

...soothing and transcending to the human soul - The Benedictus - Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord....

[@happydays9566]

+Viny77711 Psalm 108

[@valeriebell3566]

My absolutely favourite piece of music, it feeds my soul.

[@davidshanahan7937]

As we are in Holy Week nothing brings the emotions together better than this beautiful song. It expresses the beauty, pain and the total human experience to another level- that with our Lord, in such a way that touches and revives and stirs our souls. Thank you for this incredible performance Mr Jenkins and the many performers that made it so special.

[@janetmains4517]

Always the Cello has been my favourite instrument.but not till I heard it playing Benedictus did I feel great love .

[@righttheworld]

Makes me think of those who have gone before us.....such beautiful music.....if you can be anything in life be kind to each other.

[@James.E.Newman.1966]

As soon as I hear this I'll think of my lovely Mum who passed away in July 2017. She would have loved this sort of music and other music including Madame Butterfly, Maria Callas, Nat King Cole and opera music. I'm sure she is aware of me, what I'm up to and that I will come face to face with her again when I go. All of you reading this -when you die, there cannot be a 'nothing'. I'm sure you will be still aware of 'something' and meet family and friends who have already passed on.

[@judiklettenmeijer854]

No you won’t. See that you get all out of. Life while you’re here

[@James.E.Newman.1966]

​@@judiklettenmeijer854But we can't be 100% certain. You might be right and we don't re-unite with loved ones -but then again we may do. We'll only find out when we die.

[@margitayrjola707]

Wonderful beautiful music for heart and soul!! Thank you very much for sharing such music to us!!❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@kiethbrawls7502]

How could you not like this music, absolutely fantastic, get a lump in my throat every time I hear this.

[@KevinDuffy-cq2kc]

The man is a genius! . To me the most beautiful piece of music ever made .So many superlatives!!!❤😊👍🥰

[@kevingould1987]

This is the most evocative music I have ever heard, as funeral celebrant I use it for every funeral and it is hard not to shed a tear when I hear it. I had the pleasure only a few weeks ago to soo Karl Jenkins perform this music accompanied by Manchester Choral Society - pure magic

[@natbb9]

You haven't heard much music if this is the most evocative music you've ever heard. I'm a classically trained musician and I will tell you that this music is considered to be TERRIBLE by the music community. Cheesy, predictable, boring, cringe-worthy. Mozart would be so pissed off if he heard how terrible music has gotten. Real classical music that is current is a reflection of what is happening in art and society, as well as a continuation of the trajectory that Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner, Schöenberg Cage, and so on. This piece of music is for non-cerebral people.

[@blewburyfudge]

So sorry folks but once again I return to this sublimely moving score, yes tears do frequent me when I listen to this so so peaceful and emotive!, reminds me of the ones I have lost over the years!. Karl a big thank you, magnificent

[@lavenderfae8585]

SO beautiful! Moves me to tears every time I hear it 🥺🥺🥺

[@rodgerwilliams3918]

I've listened to this for the past hour. Simply the most peaceful music I have ever heard. Brought tears every time.

[@rosannazerafa3422]

We have the honour of having this guest cellist performing at our spring concert in Peterborough.

[@jimbojimbog1598]

What is her name please?

[@peterjohnson617]

With this piece alone Mr Jenkins has risen into rarefy air that only the truly great composers breathe.

[@peterskye5158]

Transcendentedly beautiful. This is why we listen to music - it's power to transport, to give in, to be inspired. Echoes of the sublime Arvo Part whose Spiegel im Spiegel has to be one of the finest contemporary compositions ever.

[@briansmith4225]

There are many beautiful pieces of music out there but this composition must be the very best ever written. Heart stopping and truly magnificent. Tears well up every time I hear it.

[@henrykoberle8863]

Jenkin's beautifully sad music reverberates in the soul giving peace.

[@claudiasmith5022]

This is a master piece and out of this world.❤

[@1903chrisholden]

Beautiful, powerful and emotive. I hope one day for our future generations we learn the lessons of history never to be repeated

[@ahhoohphhtehh2]

Simply one of the most sublime pieces of music ever.

[@patriciabutler8248]

The most heartbreaking, poignant beautiful music ever.brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.

[@tamarafilgueira]

Cuánta belleza.....Gracias!

[@ivangilzean3670]

A very moving piece of music . And a favourite of a very special friend of mine. Brings me to tears every time i listen to it . Thank you AKS.

[@wondershaw3356]

This is my 7th wonder of the world.absolutely beautiful so soothing especially when I feel afraid or my soul feels weary.Thank you to all those gifted with such amazing gifts that we are able to enjoy.Bless you alllx

[@lenshepherd7801]

Absolutely brilliant

[@dmg1866]

Out of this world! Literally. Amazing.

[@pierrerivet9640]

Just discovered this magnificent piece of music through a thoughtful friend. It's majestic!,

[@AndalusianIrish]

There is a real sense of the transcendent conveyed by this piece. Almost moves me to tears.

[@BrandonMuth]

Who’s here in 2019? A beautiful song indeed!

[@helenellwood7267]

2020

[@omarmartinez9632]

@@helenellwood7267 2021

[@patsy6266]

2022 🙂

[@netty9534]

2023

[@242ValerieSteele]

Why have I only just discovered this beautiful, amazing piece of music? I can feel the intensity, the power of it, through my keyboard as I type. Thank you Karl Jenkins. This will be added to my favourites.

[@jathomas274]

It is incredible

[@Celt-starseed]

I first heard this beautiful piece on Classic FM Love it :)

[@theextraordinaryworldofzei5851]

me too - heard it twice, once a few months back then yesterday while driving which brought me here today :)

[@KB-jm6zu]

Same, but 7yrs later lol

[@kemifolabi3307]

Same!

[@tjwilli333]

An absolutely beautiful piece of music!

[@jeanfrench7538]

Heaven such a talent

[@helenmanning4248]

Love this so much, so beautiful (wish they could wipe off the coughing at the beginning)

[@CategoricalImperative]

Love this piece.

[@elvinafernandes]

Glorious performance! The solo cello, orchestra, choir, trombones and of course the magnificent percussion

[@lindapalmer7016]

Heard this for the first time on classic a m I was blown away by its beauty

[@ericwitz3199]

Musical masterpiece. Nothing more to say.

[@hesterbester863]

Magnificent and heavenly. Simply enjoyed the music.

[@colynbarrett8127]

Such a remarkably wonderful piece of music! So,so good For one's Soul.Many thanks and Kind regards Colyn.

[@jimbojimbog1598]

This is one of the most beautiful piece of music well performed and congratulations to the cellist who makes this piece why oh why is the cellist not lit up as she is the most important person there?

[@BrianWMay]

Absolutely beautiful . . . that is all.

[@karlablett8439]

never thought I cud listen to this kind of music for long but I was won over it's simply beautiful

[@olivestephens959]

Karl Jenkins is a living legend and he s Welsh, what more can you say except that the Welsh have a true passion for music, singing and harmony

[@annbeirne9583]

WONDERFUL, loved this so much 💖

[@JT1358]

I am compiling ideas for my own funeral, to save those left behind having to make decisions. This is high on the list.

[@blewburyfudge]

Here am I once again tears abound so so beautiful it is on my bucket list, and has been for a long long time Thank you Karl for wringing my emotions out I feel my emotions running wild again thank you

[@maryanne8395]

Elevates the soul❤

[@traceydarcy6528]

I was due at an appointment when I heard this on Classic Fm ..... I was late for that appointment ... outstanding

[@saralfc6]

I was late to work once taking pictures of pigeons & the moon. The beautiful things in the world are worth cherishing & appreciating more than appointments and work. Good for you 😊

[@TED0962]

How could anyone dislike this?

[@JanetESmith-er8sk]

Karl Jenkins/Wales/Benedictus/.......and an outstanding cellist. The epitome of perfection!!!

[@LindaGeorge]

Was very excited to find I share blood relatives to Sir Karl, as my Great Aunt married his Grandfather's brother. Definitely claiming him as family :)

[@NeilLackey1]

Absolutely fantastic, so beautiful.

[@mmastuff6965]

dont beg it for likes

[@kenbooker5739]

Beautiful music .

[@pauldriver3755]

The young lady plays the Cello so beautifully like Jacqueline du Pre. I just love the way she plays. Excellent

[@davids560]

Bought this on a chillout album years ago. Didn't play if for ages until I heard it on a BBC documentary short about the WW1 missing memorial at the Menin Gate. Its beautiful but I can hardly bare to play it. Fills me with a real melancholy but its still an incredible piece of work.

[@daltonteles4269]

In Portuguese (Brasil): Simplesmente Maravilhoso! Maravilhoso! Maravilhoso!

[@letap220165]

Amazing piece of music. Love it.

[@paulmarsland2911]

Here in 2019 as Christmas draws near. It's a great piece

[@MrIbgrant]

What a gorgeous cello is that!!

[@blewburyfudge]

once again I turn to this ! so so beautiful it is on my bucket list when my time is up thank you so much Karl brilliant!

[@wisdomedemanyomi5827]

You just wonder where the inspiration comes from.. Touching lives in a unique way

[@thomasholland599]

This Karl Jenkins writes such spectacular music it makes the hair on your arms back head stand upright and you just Want MORE and MORE

[@gabryt4096]

So angelic, moving music and choir. I do love this performance

[@paulleahy6252]

Sublime, a most haunting piece of music

[@vivienneparfitt8474]

I love this. Just wonderful

[@derekallchurch]

Am l alone in thinking this so well depicts the time of deep sorrow after the crucifixion, the laying of our Lords body in the tomb, angels administering to him, then the resurrection (drums) followed by more angels. We performed a passion play and used this to great affect.

[@sleepydemn917]

Who’s here in 2020 😂

[@DJLABYRINTH74]

me, fm Italy :-)

[@EJ08CPO]

Sleepy Demøn shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhu yuh muh

[@JoeBurgerCinematicUniverse]

2021 now kids

[@ginuferrari]

Anch'io dall'Italia

[@richardmigneault9679]

Magnifique! Aspiration spirituelle très élevée.

[@Kevin_Beach]

Good music is one of the languages of Heaven

[@Caroline-yv5om]

This is like a requiem. So beautiful am in bits😢

[@susanmcfeatters5236]

True beauty as well as comforting.

[@RobCLynch]

Classic FM brought me here.

[@keithmorgan4435]

Beautiful,moving,love it 😦

[@Jackmack365]

Heavenly how can KJ come up with such beauty that could make the strongest weep! Thank you KJ 🙏

[@user-yg5qd8lz7q]

Это ниспослано Свыше. Просто "на заказ" такое не придумаешь.

[@mathewsmith1275]

Tears every time I hear this

[@sharonlysinger6615]

So Beautiful