Loreena McKennitt - Noël Nouvelet !

[@WifeNumber20]

I love how she mixes an ancient Medieval hymn with Arabic/Moroccan rhythms. Stunning.

[@soufimostafavikashani8557]

That's what I was thinking too, but I'm not sure about it...cause the rhythm can be middle eastern belonging to ancient Israel or Hebrew music, but I'm just guessing...

[@stephenjackson8170]

Really love this carol... Though historical ages are often up for debate, this carol traces to the late 15th or very early 16th century. The Fall of Constantinople (1453 I believe?) is a very convenient demarcation point for the of the high middle ages and the beginning of the renaissance. In any case, her incredible work in exploring world musicians blending styles is glorious! She works incredibly hard to ensure as much authenticity in dialect and style in most of her recordings. This is no exception.

[@karendeppe2275]

Such a wonderful person and artist with a beautiful smile. She obviously enjoys what she does.

[@lauralamkay1246]

Same here! So interesting being that it's French! I love it.

[@stevenleclair4220]

​@jaden3542❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@loredanapodda752]

Ciao Lorena amo La tua musica Loredana podda 🌌

[@Nazdreg1]

Her french sounds like an old chivalric dialect, thats really mystic. Another beautiful song from Loreena!

[@Chealder]

Her songs seem to last an eternity. When I thought the song was nearly to the end I saw it wasn't even half way. It's so wonderful. When I really listen I forget everything around me.

[@timothysears9745]

Me too, I go to different places when she sings,

[@alessandradeluca8425]

so do I ,love her music ,her voice is like fairytale of ancient legacy ...🥰❣✨✨✨✨

[@biiiitchslap]

This woman has an amazingly beautiful voice

[@lauralamkay1246]

I discovered this song last Christmas. I was very sick with bronchitis and couldn't be with my family. Having heard this song was a blessing. I must have played it 78 trillion times in a week ! Bravo, bravo!!

[@MauriceBruchet]

Tout simplement magique ! Il n'y a a pas d'autre mot : MAGIQUE !! Merci à toi Loorena !!

[@morininhooo]

Noel nouvelet! Noel chantons icy; Devotes gens' rendons a Dieu merci; Chantons Noel pour le Roi nouvelet; Noel nouvelet! Noel chantons icy! En Bethleem' Marie et Joseph vy' L'asne et le boeuf' l'Enfant couche parmy; La creche etait au lieu d'un bercelet. Noel nouvelet! Noel chantons icy! L'estoile vint qui le jour esclaircy' Et la vy bien d'ou j'etois departy En Bethleem les trois roys conduisaient. Noel nouvelet! Noel chantons icy! L'un portrait l'or' et l'autre myrrhe aussi' Et l'autre encens' que faisait bon senty: Le paradis semblait le jardinet. Noel nouvelet! Noel chantons icy! Noel nouvelet! Noel chantons icy! En douze jours fut Noel accomply; Par cinq vers sera mon chant finy' Par chaque jour j'en ai fait un couplet. Noel nouvelet! Noel chantons icy!

[@fabie-vv]

Quelle belle voix et quelle belle chanson! Merci Loreena!❤

[@mariaeiarleylegal7972]

Noël Nouvelet! Loreena McKennitt Noël nouvelet & Noël chantons icy; Dévotes gens, rendons à Dieu merci; Chantons Noël pour le Roi nouvelet; Noël nouvelet! Noël chantons icy! En Bethléem, Marie et Joseph vy, L'asne et le boeuf, l'Enfant couché parmy; La crèche était au lieu d'un bercelet. Noël nouvelet! Noël chantons icy! L'estoile vint qui le jour esclaircy, Et la vy bien d'où j'etois départy En Bethléem les trois roys conduisaient. Noël nouvelet! Noël chantons icy! L'un portrait l'or, et l'autre myrrhe aussi, Et l'autre encens, que faisait bon senty: Le paradis semblait le jardinet. Noël nouvelet! Noël chantons icy! Noël nouvelet! Noël chantons icy! En douze jours fut Noël accomply; Par cinq vers sera mon chant finy, Par chaque jour j'en ai fait un couplet. Noël nouvelet! Noël chantons icy!

[@FrancioMckennitt]

Thank You for exist

[@FlashGordonMurr]

Saw her at the Ridgefield playhouse in Ct about 5 or 6 years ago incredible performer. Her music takes you away to distant lands and times. My favorite performer.

[@lauralamkay1246]

I would love to see her performance. Syracuse NY, Vermont or Albany.

[@herborose7583]

WOW what a gift to ear one of my favorite singer in my mother language simply Merci infiniment Loreena a wonderful voice like usual

[@carolinareguerofullier6595]

Es un inmenso placer escuchar la música medieval y con ella viajar volando hasta allá para mirar de frente las hermosas voces como la de esta Dama de la Música Celestial. Infinitas gracias por compartirla. ¡FELICITACIONES!

[@reinofeliz]

Parabéns!!💐🧙‍♂️🎶🎵💙

[@dracomancer01]

i just got this album and i love it..seeing her a few years back in hollywood perform was just amazing..i dont think anything can top that experience, her music has helped me through alot of tough times thus it means alot to me

[@navarrodba]

All Souls Night!!! wow

[@dlaws99]

That voice is mesmerizing in any language. You're the best Loreena...

[@SeraphicBlond]

Being a native french speaker, i'd say that it sounds different because of both the old french (still very understandable, though) and her english accent. Canadians have a different accent when speaking French, but I really hear more of her english accent than french canadian there. Anyway, this sure is a lovely melting pot, very much in the unique style of LMcK, for a great song.

[@jongoodman4622]

Very nice, you do a wonderful job of presenting this music. Love you and have a wonderful Christmas season 🎅🤶🧑‍🎄

[@valeriughimpu5720]

Loreena McKennit a very beautiful Queen!

[@piper42]

Loreena's voice is what magic sounds like! Or what the soul would sound like if we heard it... or what angels and faeries and goddesses sound like! Such beauty in one human being must surely be a miracle! Loreena is my muse! Blessings to you Loreena! You fill my life with joy unmatched!

[@philipchek]

Une belle chanson de noel, traditionnelle oubliée. Merci :)

[@rebeccajdimatteo]

Merci pour ce post séraphique la plus précieuse Soft Swaddle de feuilles 🍃 Artiste Loreena McKennitt 🪗! Je t'adore donc: elle 🪗 qui répare les chaussettes 🧦 et est tellement douée 🎁 à des capacités extrêmes en plus d'être méchante! Vous êtes délicieusement drôle 😂 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗, pas stupide du tout (j'ai dit que S-I-L-L-Y n'est pas stupide mais cela se traduit mal.) Vous me faites pleurer les deux 🥲 et rire 🤭 simultanément, et, certes, je suis encore jaloux sur g🔪 🔪 🔪 🔪 🔪 🔪 🔪 🔪 🔪 E! Mais hélas, c'est mon 🥾 problème, pas le vôtre 🪗, ma douce chant de feuilles 🍃. Rapprochez-vous 😚, laissez-nous ... approfondir. Extrêmement flatté ☺️, complimenté 😊, ainsi que complété 🪔 🪔, thyne 🪗 ~ marti 🥾

[@injunshepp]

we sang it in the st magnus cathedral for our school choir. it was incredible. with all the different parts and the organ it made me cry. so moving

[@valeriughimpu5720]

A very beautiful voice! A very beautiful Lady!

[@maury7717]

Questa donna è un dono della natura..... Mi ha incantato molti anni fa e da allora ho costantemente bisogno di lei.

[@bernadetecosta4957]

Lorena é um anjo Celestial cantando na terra !!!

[@valeriughimpu5720]

Respect from Romania!

[@aariley2]

I have never heard this in the French before!!!❤❤❤❤

[@jacquesmolay8502]

Fantastisch!!

[@wasabiP]

J'aime beaucoup cette chanson!

[@IRedefinePulse]

I'm not ashamed to admit that I have this song on repeat on my iPod... And that is saying something, considering I work at a retail store that hounds us with "Holiday Cheer" and the music to follow before Christmas was even in the distant future... Thanks for video - that smile, however fleeting, made my day brighter.

[@bridgitshearth]

More of the same, how enchanting and lovely. And I agree, the studio setting is intriguing. It reminds me of how much we expect vocalists to remember lyrics without a score....

[@heatherwilkins7228]

How beautiful

[@natofefi]

I Love this woman.

[@HououMinamino]

My middle name is Noelle, so I love this song. I was supposed to be born on Christmas, but was born on the 14th (not a preemie, though). Beautiful song, music, voice, everything...it takes my breath away.

[@Saaraahtoopiiaa28]

love this song so much. so beautiful

[@creativewriter1000]

Loreena Mckennitt defines the christmas season for me

[@williammack6250]

I doubt that there is anywhere on the planet that Loreena might go where she might be considered a foreigner. I just wish she'd stay in North America a bit more, so I could catch more of her concerts. But, alas, she is loved everywhere.

[@IcarusFlysoClosetotheSun]

Her voice is so beautiful .. :)

[@misticmocha]

THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL...I LOVE LOREENA

[@h7opolo]

the perfect human form to resonate such dulcet sound frequencies

[@h7opolo]

mathematically optimal biology for such talent

[@lilianefrancioni9793]

Maravilhosa! Muitas bênçãos!!!

[@davidsansouci9487]

Always been my favorite Her voice is great with a couple of wines

[@davidsansouci9487]

Not David but Janet his wife.

[@eissacm]

@musicmaker145 Actaully, if you check, most of the choirs sing it at a much faster pace. Loreena slowed it down enough to allow the beauty of the melody to come through. The Anuna version is also a lovely rendition, I'm always open to different interpretations, as long as it fits the sense of the words and music.

[@AndMakrid]

Marvelous!

[@Kornatoski]

Incredible! ... every note perfect!

[@caseycandice]

Ok It's been like 3 years I'm listening this song, Loreena is my favorite singer and I just noticed that she was singing in french, my main language. Ok I feel very idiot to never noticed that before.

[@morininhooo]

Hahaha, French isn't my main language and I noticed it was in French the first time I listened it 🤣🤣🤣. I love Loreena too 😍

[@Metalhaid]

Don't feel bad, you heard this song with your heart and your mind translated it into your native language. :-) I speak both English and Spanish, and sometimes when I hear a song in Spanish, I don't notice the language - just the "feels" of it. You have excellent taste in music! Loreena is my favorite musician of all time!

[@paulobenedetti]

linda cançao!!! amo!!! Gostaria de ver um show da loreena no brasil, é uma pena que meu pais nao valoriza artistas assim! ;(

[@TheEonge]

@Cecilitsa I believe in the notes it says the lyrics are 16th century french.

[@Redcupi]

Quanto la amo!

[@josiasjunior7444]

Loreena representa o que há de excelente na música mundial, que seu talento dure por muitas décadas, músicas envolventes, pensantes e reflexivas, itens que muitos cérebros não alcançam.

[@ametryn]

What a wonderful woman, I hold her music in high regards : )

[@lighthouscolor]

I love Loreena. I love her music and what it stands for. But I am a little confused. Why are there no other musicians in the picture? The only other people I see in the video are at computers.

[@evertonwilliamew7news387]

I love Lorena 🐻🥰

[@gorgosaurusful]

Uff, that hurdy gurdy!!!

[@RoSkyLine77]

great job!!! long life old queen...

[@RoSkyLine77]

great job!!! respect for old queen...

[@jodiebug1]

I love Loreena!

[@OLeonnyO]

Nada a comentar...simplesmente perfeita...Adoro Loreena!

[@crose2496]

I'm learning this song in Chorus!!! :D

[@MaynorJ]

Christmas comes anew, O let us sing Noel! Glory to God! Now let your praises swell! Sing we Noel for Christ, the newborn King, Noel! Sing we Noel for Christ, the newborn King. Christmas comes anew, O let us sing Noel! Angels did say, "O shepherds come and see, Born in Bethlehem, a blessed Lamb for thee.

[@artinarakelian660]

Immoral beauty of Person & music

[@stephanietorres5679]

I agree with you candy apple!!

[@ddm1706]

@lighthouscolor I saw her on one of her concerts in hannover (germany) a few years ago during summer and it was so inspiring. It was really a great feeling to see her live!

[@animaldesanjuan]

Maravillosa como siempre.

[@pyritequeen]

Lovely.

[@MaynorJ]

You're Welcome! I do love Loreena McKennitt very much too. :)

[@EuphrasieF]

@musicmaker145 I went and listened to the version you mentioned, and while there's something to be said for acapella singing, I don't find anything wrong with this recording.

[@erikabarroso3054]

perfeita !!!!!

[@alanyapmasculen]

magical

[@DIANA-rv7zn]

👏👏👏

[@angelamariabottesi3532]

Sempre maravilhosa. ...

[@Overlord81]

I don't know french....my queen

[@Tanit333]

1. Noël nouvelet, Noël chantons ici dévotes gens, disons a Dieu merci Chantons Noël pour le Roi nouvelet. Noël nouvelet Noël chantons ici. 2. En Bethléem Marie et Joseph vis l'âne et le boeuf, l'enfant couché au lit La crèche était au lieu d'un bercelet. 3. L'étoile y vis qui la nuit éclaircit Et d'Orient d'où elle était sortie En Bethléem les trois Rois amenait. 4. L'un portant l'or, l'autre la myrrhe aussi l'autre l'encens qu'il faisait bon sentir. Du paradis semblait le jardinet. 5. En trente jours Noël fut accompli. En douze vers sera mon chant fini En chacun jours j'en ai fait un couplet.  English translation 1. Noël nouvelet, sing we a new Noël Thank we now our God, and of His goodness tell; Sing we Noël to greet the newborn King; Noël nouvelet, a new Noël we sing! 2. Waking from my sleep, a vision came to me; For before my eyes there stood a flow'ring tree, Where on a bright red rosebud I did see. Noël nouvelet, a new Noël sing we. 3. How my heart did glow, with inward joy divine! For with rays of glory did the rosebud shine, As when the sun doth blaze on break of day. This new Noël sing we: Noël nouvelet! 4. Then a tiny bird ceased joyous song to say Unto certain shepherds: "Haste you now away! In Bethlehem the newborn Lamb you'll see." Noël nouvelet, a new Noël sing we! 5. Mary and Joseph in Beth'lem they found, Where the infant lay, with ox and ass around, And for a crib, their manger full of hay. This new Noël sing we: Noël nouvelet! 6. So, upon my bed, I saw these wonders all, " Dreaming of a Child, an Infant Child so small: Jesus of Naz'reth, called a King to be. Noël nouvelet, a new Noël sing we!

[@iosumorlog]

lorenna chante en francais, captivante.

[@radomeliksetian3438]

Es una gran misteria. Una Biblia, donde escrito istoria humanidad. Ella mezcla todos nasiones y lleva adelante. Una salvadora, un ANGEL sobre tierra. Te quero, mi gran amor.

[@smaointewildchild]

The part about singing the phone book is a very good comparison. I agree ... totally. :)

[@damian922006]

tres bien madam

[@lighthouscolor]

@springacres2 Yes, forgive me for doubting. It's just that so much of our lives is automated that it's easy to forget that music this complex is often composited from many componants. I have seen enough videos of her live performances to know she is a real live person and so is her backup. What an oasis from the bots. I hope to see her in person someday.

[@IAmFat1968]

@Maubuisson7052 Quand je l'ai vue au Grand Rex à Paris, elle a dit que la seule phrase qu'elle savait dire en français était "j'ai bien peur que ce soit la grippe", j'ai lu le texte dont la syntaxe est poétique mais le français n'est pas vieux effectivement, cela dit le français est certainement une des langues les plus difficiles à chanter quelque soit le répertoire et même pour un Français ! Naturellement sont interprétation est fantastique, je révère, j'adore cette merveilleuse chanteuse !

[@ЖаннаМурзабекова-в7т]

Amazing, Loreena! Bravo-o-o!!! I'm singing with you: Noël nouvelet, noël chantons icy Dévotes gens, rendons à Dieu merci Chantons noël pour le Roi nouvelet Noël nouvelet, noël chantons icy En Bethléem, Marie et Joseph vy L'asne et le boeuf, l'Enfant couché parmy La crèche était au lieu d'un bercelet Noël nouvelet, noël chantons icy L'estoile vint que le jour esclaircy Et la vy bien d'où j'etois départy En Bethléem les trois roys conduisaient Noël nouvelet, noël chantons icy L'un portrait l'or, et l'autre myrrhe aussi Et l'autre encens, que faisait bon senty Le paradis semblait le jardinet Noël nouvelet, noël chantons icy Noël nouvelet, noël chantons icy En douze jours fut noël accomply Par cinq vers sera mon chant finy Par chaque jour j'en ai fait un couplet Noël nouvelet, noël chantons icy

[@jeanflab1]

D'où vient ce texte? Est-ce que c'est du vieux français? Il y a des "Y" à la place des "I". Merci de votre réponse.

[@morininhooo]

@@jeanflab1 Would it be old French?

[@alchimusfifrelin8173]

She sings in french ?

[@RoanokeKeeper]

According to the CD insert, it's old French, the way the song was originally written.

[@mrmaca2010]

A música é bonita.

[@valeriughimpu5720]

I love you very much!

[@남궁서영]

cool!

[@magdauszynska2117]

I love Loreena McKennitt but speed this song to 2 , its funny :D

[@JoyfulHearts1000]

English translation: Christmas Comes Anew 1. Christmas comes anew, O let us sing Noel! Glory to God! Now let your praises swell! Sing we Noel for Christ, the newborn King, Christmas comes anew, O let us sing Noel! 2. Angels did say, "O shepherds come and see, Born in Bethlehem, a blessed Lamb for thee." Sing we Noel for Christ, the newborn King, Christmas comes anew, O let us sing Noel! 3. In the manger bed, the shepherds found the child; Joseph was there, and the Mother Mary mild. Sing we Noel for Christ, the newborn King, Christmas comes anew, O let us sing Noel! 4. Soon came the kings from following the star, Bearing costly gifts from Eastern lands afar. Sing we Noel for Christ, the newborn King, Christmas comes anew, O let us sing Noel! 5. Brought to Him gold and incense of great price; Then the stable bare resembled Paradise. Sing we Noel for Christ, the newborn King, Christmas comes anew, O let us sing Noel! X When I saw it, my heart was glad. Beautiful clarity shone in Him, like the sun, which shines in the morning. New Christmas, Christmas let's sing here. lyricstranslate.com

[@marilen6473]

@Freekafir, of course it's French. You had doubts? By the way, it's devotes gens crions a Dieu merci. Just a friendly note. How did you get those accents in?

[@springacres2]

@lighthouscolor It's possible that the instrumentals were recorded prior and that this session was just to lay down the vocal tracks? (since it looks to me like it was done in a recording studio)

[@Laguero]

I'm no expert in French languages, but I suspect that vowels have shifted over time. An example: One of the major differences between Middle English and Modern English is the pronunciation of vowels. The word "he" in ME was pronounced like "hay", but the vowel shifted and it now sounds like "hee". I don't know if that's what happened in the transition from Old French to Modern French, but I suspect that's why some of McKennitt's vowels sound different than Modern pronunciation: Vowel Shifts.

[@xristinadiamantaki1552]

😎🔥😎☃️😎🔥😎

[@h7opolo]

4:11 "Woodpecker From Mars"

[@NeilMacMillan-fb3hd]

I suggest you listen to Loreena sing the the lady of Shalot awesome as everything she does

[@RainbowRose1000]

In my opinion, she's the best singer. I'm very happy that she dosen't sing to rock or rap or any of that other junk! Classical and Celtic, the best types.

[@waltertomaszewski1083]

What studio was this recorded? Tempo is a bit slower than I think it should be, comparing it to other versions. No pop filter by the mic?

[@quinnriutta]

Walter Tomaszewski I think the studio was somewhere in england

[@MaynorJ]

Noel nouvelet, Noel chantons ici Devotes gens, crions a Dieu merci! Chantons Noel pour le Roi nouvelet,Noel! Noel nouvelet, Noel chantons ici! L'ange disait! pasteurs partez d'ici! En Bethleem trouverez l'angelet. Refrain En Bethleem, etant tous reunis, Trouverent l'enfant, Joseph, Marie aussi. Bientot, les Rois, par l'etoile eclaircis, A Bethleem vinrent un matinee. Refrain L'un partait l'or; l'autre l'encens bem; L'etable alors au Paradis semblait.Refrain

[@divyashirley]

Whats the name of this song in English.

[@IAmFat1968]

@Maubuisson7052 Avec Lisa Gerrard dans un autre répertoire, ces deux personnes sont pour moi les "grandes prêtresses", je rêve d'un disque commun !