The Armed Man, A Mass for Peace, Benedictus

[@Mr_Dokez]

I heard this song once whiles I was in the car with my family, no-one knew the name of it. I've spent over a year and a bit searching for it... Was it worth all of that effort? Yes. Enough said. One of the most beautiful pieces of music i've ever listened to in my life.

[@mrsb1961]

I heard it for the first time last night at the Classical Spectacular. Played by the Halle orchestra and sung by the Leeds choir. Astounding !

[@DeathanyHope]

I fell asleep to this the other night when it came on the radio. Never felt so peaceful.

[@cheekyface3]

oh my god....im speachless.....i have tears in my eyes right now especially when the violins play in harmony..utter perfection.....!!

[@redkite55]

Sometimes...Maybe just once in our lives we accidently stumble upon a piece of music which evokes melancholy, wonder and such ebulious emotions, which gives us hope for mankind again...I never get sick of hearing this peace and for effect, I always play it with lots of volume and bass....If heaven is like this, I want to be allowed in.

[@ogandmog]

I am lucky enough to belong to a chamber choir which is singing this stunning piece. Even during early rehearsals I find it very moving.

[@s98565]

Thank you Sir ! This is pure music of the soul in this world-searching for another immortal world well, I have not been to heaven as yet, but I have now seen it wow!! Its so wonderful ! My Warmest Thanks To You - from: sandraxx

[@colindlynch]

There is nothing comes close to this to stir an emotion even on the hardest of souls. Nimrod is a close second but this is just breathtaking. If there are anyother worlds out there this is what I would hope they would be listening to when trying to make contact. Stunning just stunning!

[@thetisify]

Was für Musik !! GREAT. WONDERFUL.

[@ozzymandi]

Awesome Karl. Loved your music with Soft Machine and now this.Out bloody wonderful.

[@carolann890]

I love this music. So beautiful.

[@pomandpaul]

It is so haunting words cannot describe it-it must feel wonderfull to be able to sing it.

[@TED0962]

How can five people vote this down? Surely they must be deaf! Beautiful music. Thank you.

[@ElenarMT]

This piece has the most exquisite colour sounds!

[@jjh281]

Pure beauty in music!

[@rockchikat1973]

doesn't matter what your religion - this is an absolute masterpiece and will resonate with all peoples no matter what their faith - sends shivers up my spine

[@JohnRutherfordksea]

Wonderful, graceful and beautiful with thought

[@FlopHouseDK]

Thank you! THANK YOU!!!

[@VallaMusic]

what an awesome artistic expression of beauty, power and peace

[@nigelwootton421]

This is the soulful climax Karl Jenkin's epic album "The Armed Man" - to consecrate the world with peace, bereft of all the pointless blood of war. Edifying and triumphant; orchestral spiritual release.

[@melomanedame]

ilove this when i heard it imust say always ,,never get tired of it either ,,,,,love it soothing rather ,,blessings really hugs dear friend

[@KESaTori]

Fan*Tas*Tic!!!!!!! Truely art in it's most pure form!!!!!

[@Jimbowinch]

I so wish the organizers of the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance would make use of this piece once in a while - so beautiful & poignant for the current situation in Iraq.

[@Somme1916Somme]

Beautiful...Thankyou

[@roberthook3209]

If you are Christian then this piece of music will have more meaning for you than if you were not Chrisian. This is so close to being with God its unbelievable

[@MrRobertmrodriguez]

Gorgeous.

[@Somme1916Somme]

Thankyou so much

[@jordiiranzomartinez8629]

Dan ganas de llorar... muy emotivo.

[@ElenarMT]

Karl Jenkins is my Beethoven! I haven't heard a single one of his works that I don't love!

[@chriscontrare]

So lovely!!

[@johng2460]

OUTSTANDING!

[@vtyw93]

Wonderful music and pictures. There seems to be some editing thing at 6:42 (the version I knew didn't have the overlapping 'benediiiiictus')

[@Cinzazul]

If there was ever an inter galactic all time music competition, I think Earth should represented by this theme.

[@yourforte]

Ineffably beautiful.

[@afawux5863]

My heart, its so warm

[@caesarsoprano]

Music that transcends all language and cultures

[@IrishClaudius]

@Cianthey Sí, es curioso cómo el D7 es siempre popular tal vez porque el acorde es ambiguo como nosotros.

[@gtkpaladin]

@aussiechickdiana Very nice indeed, mademoiselle. Glad you suggested it. God bless you, and all the rest too : ).

[@josejuangf]

Karl Jenkins, eres un genio.

[@warbyuser]

Sehr, Sehr gut!

[@jankybutton]

sublime

[@guillermogual]

Karl Jenkins; gracias.

[@kuock]

Música del cielo Music from heaven

[@canyoubelievethis220]

I am sure that if he knew something was a distraction from his song, he would let it be known. If you search the web like I like to do to find new music and artists, you rarely hear the "boom boom" in this song. 2 Cellos has a recording of it on their new CD and it is full of orchestra and no "boom boom." When you're relaxing to hear a beautiful piece, the last thing you want or would like to hear is a "boom boom" sound. That would otherwise jolt you from relaxation. Duh!?!?!?

[@TagSquadofficial]

its a cello

[@NIGHTSKYE1]

Bliss

[@wendyhoffman1]

good for getting little grade one kids to meditate and daydream

[@loveulong]

wow

[@maccagrabme]

Lovely until the brass and loud choir near the end.

[@Wings9860]

6 without ears???

[@rockchikat1973]

6 people don't like ????

[@canyoubelievethis220]

This song should be smooth and relaxing. I agree with the other posters - the loud and dramatic part towards the end suck. Ruins the song. If you want to hear and see the most beautiful version of this, go to 2 Cellos "Benedictus." You'll have tears in your eyes before the first 10 seconds. Promise! And no "bam, bam, bam" at the end to ruin the song.

[@jordiiranzomartinez8629]

Dan ganas de llorar... muy emotivo.