Versa est in luctum - Lobo - Tenebrae conducted by Nigel Short

Composed in 1598 upon the death of Philip II, Versa est in luctum is a suitably majestic motet for six voices - the music conjuring the heavenly harps, organs and voices referred to in the text. Filmed at St Bartholomew the Great, London. Produced and edited by John Coates.
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阿隆索·罗伯（Alonso Lobo）-《 Lucluc中的真实故事》-《特内布雷》，由奈杰尔·肖特（Nigel Short）指挥
luctum中的Versa est在伦敦圣巴塞洛缪大帝拍摄
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[@user-zd7fi1fh6r]

I want to sincerely thank those of you who have taken up the task of keeping this musical magnificence alive.

[@sirbader1]

Do your part.

[@Paul.Morgan]

@@sirbader1 I agree. Buy the music, go to the concerts etc.

[@sirbader1]

@@Paul.Morgan Yes. Spread the word.

[@Niso_Sopas]

@@Paul.Morgan And bringing it back to the churches!

[@Paul.Morgan]

@@Niso_Sopas Yes indeed!

[@acedelizo6430]

One of the treasures of the Church is its music.

[@sirbader1]

Amen. 🙏🏻

[@xmaniac99]

Music has always been the churches secret weapon.

[@rosangelamanoel1403]

Simplesmente MARAVILHOSO!! Faço minhas oração com estes cantos. Deus seja louvado!

[@honoredetoscane]

Yes, and this is what literally says the second Vatican Council in Sacrosanctum Concilium at point 112: "The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of any other art. The main reason for this pre-eminence is that, as sacred song united to the words, it forms a necessary or integral part of the solemn liturgy."

[@melchiorsternfels6454]

We should not forget: Over centuries many peasants worked hard to finance this great music, paintings and the cathedrales. One reason more for a devotional admiration.

[@danielewens2330]

This version is utterly breathtaking. Their precision, control, and sheer artistry are simply unmatched by any other recordings. Tenebrae is truly outstanding!

[@richardh.stewart7728]

They are truly outstanding indeed, Daniel! By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. kzbin.info

[@gustavstutzmann9878]

@@richardh.stewart7728 Just subscribed! Very kind of you to recommend.

[@ww88bpg]

Together with the Huelgas Ensemble, Tenebrae is world class.

[@luke144]

I agree 100%! It feels like a force of nature.

[@adagio2915]

Perfect performance of exquisite piece ❣️

[@macabro2006]

im agnostic and i find peace in this kind of music, no instruments, no electronic keyboards or computers just a choir a conductor and a georgeus Church

[@yagdielsv]

God loves you.

[@mpress469]

For the agnostic, simple spirituality can begin with a fundamental understanding of the cyclical nature of reality (God). Represented by the snake in many creation myths, the living cycle has a trinity of a beginning (head), a middle and end (tail). As above so below, the sexes were created in the image of God's cyclical nature where Mother is the head and opening to all beginnings and Father holds the tail to all endings (through which the sowing of seeds allow for the next great matriarchal rebirth).The joining of the two (symbolized by the Ouroborus or the marriage ring) is the sacred union needed in assuring the creation and continuation of new life cycles. To speak of the present day God as "Our Father" is simply an admission to our collective positioning within the bigger cycle. As all mothers have direct experience with the creator quality of birthing, so is the direct experience of rebirthing the divinity within (baptism) belong to that which is spiritually matriarchal. (John 3, verse 3-8). Sekhmet statues (ancient Egyptian) carry most of their weight in symbolic memory of what was a mother culture dedicated to the direct experience of baptism. As the leg shaped hairlocks extend from maternal breasts to the womb of rebirth, the lioness's head proportions are such that they highlight the bust of a second animal figure. The Lioness's ears as eyes and eyes as nose (nostrils) brings to life the figure of a reptile. 'Neath the halo headress of the solar egg, the lioness's egg fertilization process being internal (Set) and the reptile's egg fertilization process being external (Setting), such being key components to the safety of entering the trans-egoic or "born again" state. The life threatening fear associated with the predatory nature of a lion and/or crocodile encounter are reflective of the intense ego death experiences associated with the transpersonal awakening process. In spiritually matriarchal times, illumination could be seen as wearing the false beard (ancient Egyptian funerary "ego" death mask) as the high state of cyclical self knowing; high awareness of both our upper matriarchal half and our lower (later) patriarchal half (compared with a mini lower body replica, an "as above so below" tail end beard extension); in full recognition of her civilizational Underworld; her inevitable cyclical destiny. The male pharaoh wears his beard tapered in reverse, indicating a pointing upwards towards the patriarchal head, divine representative of God's tail end cycle. Mary's anointing and wiping of Jesus's feet with her hair can then be seen as "Head to tail" (toe) imagery as she descends her matriarchal head to his patriarchal feet, thus reenacting the high understanding of the divine cyclical process. (John 12, verse 3) To carry the Ankh (now the female symbol ♀️) was perhaps to symbolically carry that upper and lower understanding. As the upper matriarchal womb symbolised the fertile birthing of civilization, below, the now Christian cross is carried to place emphasis on the lower (later) "End Times" Father principle of the great cycle. Lord Ganesha, the elephant headed Hindu diety, displays a cyclical head to trunk symbolism and points to the Mother head of his matriarchal elephant society. Ganesha (like the elephant) wears God's cyclical nature on his face. A whole temple was dedicated to the ancient Egyptian goddess Hathor, who is the matriarchal "Uterus" personified. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGHQYa2AiKp5gZI "See all women as mothers, serve them as your mother. when you see the entire world as the mother, the ego falls away. See everything as Mother and you will know God." - Neem Karoli Baba 🙏 Jai Ma 🙏

[@MrHipergrass]

you don't know yet, but you are accepting the love of God.

[@gasparortiz819]

Y si te adentras más ,encontras lo sublime de la paz

[@-JohnWick-]

The peace of Christ shines in the hearts of humans, may it find a healthy and perpetual home in yours.

[@ESBertrand0]

This is one of my favorite late Renaissance pieces to sing. So few choirs can pull off that slow a tempo but they do it well, with unmatched grace and reverence. We are blessed to have such music, and such an outstanding choir! England should be proud.

[@alvar534]

I've always find strange how english choirs enjoy so much singing music composed by spanish catholics, like this piece by alonso lobo ,victoria or guerrero or some others, trying to conves their own accent to them

[@ESBertrand0]

@@alvar534 Spanish Renaissance sacred music is just plain better than that composed in England, in my opinion -- hands down.

[@singbluesilver1973]

@@ESBertrand0 Tallis and Byrd would disagree with you. And so would I. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@lfrsnc1117]

@@singbluesilver1973 As brilliant as spanish polyphony is, to overlook the likes of White, Tallis, Byrd, Parsons, and all the beautiful characteristics of english polyphony is a sin! So you're completely right to make the point

[@jamesgardner5082]

Try listening to some of the London Oratory Schola - the choir I sing in. You'll have to pay for the album but you can listen to previews of the pieces on iTunes. I am not being biased and trying to flog you our album, I genuinely don't think you could find many professional choirs that sing it as well as us

[@richardlangellotti6208]

I do love their performance. My cat even came out of hiding, apparently from hearing this.

[@charlesbarkema8021]

Mine too.

[@ScreamingReel500]

I wish I read your post earlier...my new cats would not come out at all and stayed behind the sofa, and they made a mess their too...I had to let them out to the garage then they escaped...may to find a better choir. Nah, they are just spoiled that I did not know before pick them up...hahaha. Well, no more mess.

[@sirbader1]

The power of Christ compels even the feline.

[@mjdegens8384]

My cat loves music and lays under the piano when I play

[@renechoi4396]

@@mjdegens8384 Mine did, too! The few occasions I picked him up and was singing he would snuggle in and purr in my arms. I miss my kitty. My dog also seems to like it. Sometimes he does a soft humming grunt--either he really likes that piece, or maybe he thinks I sucked at it. hahah!

[@bartolomeothesatyr]

If angels were to exist, surely this is what their choirs would sound like. I don't cry often, but the harmonies in this recording brought tears of joy to my eyes that I'm still crying, minutes after the recording finished playing. This performance is sublime!

[@ricardollorente]

My sentiments exactly. Still crying too.

[@daniy8771]

@@ricardollorente legend has it, you're still crying...haha

[@aclark903]

Angels do exist..

[@pauloadrianosikorski]

Existem, e você os conhecerá. Ou os que louvam a Deus nos Céus, ou os que blasfemam contra Deus no inferno.

[@digitaldoc1976]

I've experienced this crying phenomena time and again with these Tenebrae recordings. Of course, the texts are deeply sacred and even those who aren't completely faithful cannot deafen anywhere enough to dampen the Divine Word of God. It doesn't hurt that it's delivered so masterfully, as it is here.

[@CaskillsElliptic]

There ought to be a cathedral where beautiful music is sung 24/7. Like an eternal flame, but of music. This could be that cathedral.

[@rjuttemeijer]

Aldebaran . They did before reformation! 7 times a day, 365 days a year. Protestantism killed it unfortunately.

[@enriqueayala835]

Totally agree. Excellent idea.

[@sirbader1]

@@rjuttemeijer Leave it to those filthy Prot bastards.

[@romainbornes22]

Well, come to Bristol Cathedral! Evensong sung every day, as well as some concerts

[@cfdbyrne]

This was Catholicism before communists wrecked it at Vatican II.

[@edelahaye]

Beside the strength of the music, what is amazing and unique with Tenebrae Choir, is their skills about the perfect intonation.

[@nigelmaund9057]

Precisely!! Outstanding!

[@amandajstar]

Men and women. Voices, candles. Stone and air, vibrating. Everything according to plan, and of the moment. Magic.

[@claudiachurch4285]

I come home from working my second job , I look at the bills that have to payed , and the dinner that has to be cooked , then I turn this on and instant peace of mind , a lovely reminder that My Lord is ever present and cares for me what could be better ?

[@davewong4834]

Somehow music has its way to tell you that God loves you!

[@dannys2817]

You are a hero

[@Beavereaver]

Everything will be alright, god is here.

[@sirbader1]

Godspeed!

[@fathfez7991]

Reminder humans created this, and we're the ones that sung it. God is absent on this peace of art.

[@alipitogen]

Some people regard Lobo as a one hit wonder composer due to this astounding piece. It's not true, and that is now evident because at last there is much more of his output available on recordings from wonderful groups including, of course, Tenebrae here. If he does, however , continue to be regarded as a one hit wonder it may not be surprising after all, because if you do go and write the most searingly beautiful motet of the entire European Renaissance you don't really have anyone to blame but yourself!

[@Dimi10b]

European culture !! Thanks to share this angel's voices.

[@alvar534]

Spanish culture.

[@littlebigjohn69]

alvar 534 try gregorio allegri and see where he was born before you open your mouth and im a spaniard. this was written during the black plaque and sung in latin not spanish. give credit where its due. im an agnostic but i love latin music in the catholic churches. TRY LISTEN TO MISERE MEI DIOS BY TENEBRAE composed by GREGORIO ALLEGRI of italy.

[@pedrosantos3743]

​@@alvar534 Catholic culture.

[@tmjcbs]

​@@littlebigjohn69What has Allegri to do with this? Alonso Lobo is a Spanish composer writing in the Spanish musical style of that period, quite distinct from that of other countries, that makes this piece very much a part of Spanish culture. The fact that the text is in Latin is irrelevant. Allegri is simply part of Italian culture.

[@user-oo2pw5ob2v]

​@@littlebigjohn69a ver , machote, alonso lobo compuso esta pieza para los funerales de felipe II. Y lobo , victoria , morales o guerrero, que son la cúspide de la polifonía europea, solo podrían haber sido españoles. . Ninguna otra nación se acerca a la profundidad y la dulce austeridad de la música española del XVI , ni siquiera italia. Y personalmente, creo que allegri, siendo valioso, está muy sobrevalorado. Me quedo con guerrero sin dudar

[@ana-ro]

Latin text Versa est in luctum cithara mea, et organum meum in vocem flentium. Parce mihi Domine, nihil enim sunt dies mei. English translation My harp is turned to grieving and my flute to the voice of those who weep. Spare me, O Lord, for my days are as nothing.

[@luiscalderon7251]

That’s all they are saying? They stretched that out for 5minutes??

[@deckiedeckie]

TRADUZCAN!!

[@arturosanchez1821]

@@deckiedeckie traducción Mi arpa se convirtio en Duelo órgano para el sonido del llanto. Perdóname Señor, solo, porque mis días son vanidad.

[@mattisonhale6227]

@@luiscalderon7251 "All they were saying?" Those words say quite enough.

[@CSchaef02]

Luis-meg Calderon have you heard of the Ave Maria? :)

[@audiblereality]

I was fortunate to be able to listen to this choir live last week in Hattenheim,Germany. Very, very special and beautiful experiance. If there is a heaven, it sounds like this.

[@jerryh2511]

Listened for the 100th time or more. Haunting beauty. Ethereal.

[@scotinnl]

A wonderful rendition of music composed by a Spanish Master who was in all ways, the equal of Tomás Luis de Victoria and performed by a choir who were in top form. I shall watch this video many many times. Thank you.

[@philbates7975]

I do not have the superlatives to describe this wonderful and beautiful performance. The world is an immeasurably better place for the existence of Tenebrae and Nigel Short.

[@SirGawainDF]

Beautiful angelic music to praise our God in the Holy Trinity.

[@Bildungsrebell]

What a polyphonic dream in pure sound. Thanks a lot from Germany

[@stephenlberkesmd8157]

This is the most sublime music performed at the highest artistic level.

[@mpress469]

Ascension through transcendence through sacred music.

[@user-yp6yr9te7l]

The women's voices in this one is like a blanket of literal light you can wrap around yourself

[@DeBikeRafa]

I cried listening to this. Thank you for keeping music this beautiful. And thank you for keeping the faith.

[@richardh.stewart7728]

It is indeed very beautiful. By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. kzbin.info

[@gustavstutzmann9878]

@@richardh.stewart7728 Just subscribed! Thank you so much for recommending this!

[@sirbader1]

Godspeed, Rafael.

[@a1960g]

This has to be some of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard. Beautiful music.

[@richardh.stewart7728]

Agreed! By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. kzbin.info

[@joachimk.480]

This is singing in perfection. Awesome, i'm crying...

[@sirbader1]

There is still beauty in this ugly world.

[@jennynugg7681]

This is the sound of angels. Lord have mercy on us

[@claudiachurch4285]

stumbled on this choir , looking for good music , God was good to me that day, achingly beautiful !

[@emilyhutjes]

So very beautiful, what a wonderful Church and brilliant sound. Thank you very much. (Netherlands 2023)

[@marianafaria6960]

Praised be Jesus!

[@richardh.stewart7728]

Amen! Mariana, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. kzbin.info

[@lugagne13]

Merci de nous offrir ce moment de félicité. J'ai eu l'impression d'entendre chanter les anges.

[@petermartinson8628]

I don't know who she is, but the soprano who starts the piece has such an overwhelming clarity of voice. Amazing.

[@petermartinson8628]

@Gregorian Chant - The Liturgical Year Yes, but it's more than incredible or amazing. It's possibly even overwhelming. Yet the entire ensemble is a phenonemon.

[@TheHilariousGoldenChariot]

She is amazing and highly respected in the choir worlds

[@mathiasdupont8025]

Her name is Josephine Stephenson. She's a composer as well. You should look up "Mereri mei, Deus" by Gregorio Allegri, performed by the Tenebrae Choir. Stephensons really took the song to another level as solo soprano there. The clarity and absolute lack of vibrato while singing left me baffled to this day. P.S. fun fact; the song I'm recommending here is known to be practically impossible when it comes to hitting the high notes. Therefore, a choir performing the piece will *typically* provide the solo soprano with a helium-filled balloon (for obvious reasons). Regard this as a little backstory to further your appreciation of Josephine even more!

[@otewp]

@@mathiasdupont8025 Are you sure she's in this video ?

[@ata5855]

@@mathiasdupont8025 Wrong. That's not Josephine Stephenson, sorry.

[@johngiard62]

Beautiful just beautiful .Angels on Earth singing, thank you! God bless you all.

[@TwennyTheOne]

@Nükleerbaşlıklıkız Whats your problem lmao

[@jw3reads]

@@TwennyTheOne Sounds possessed.

[@aidanmccormack5443]

Nükleerbaşlıklıkız Oh go the hell away

[@sirbader1]

You too, John.

[@PeterNJStafford]

Yet another outstanding and beautiful performance from Tenebrae of this lovely song...they don’t get any better than this!!

[@sihlenxumalo4917]

I'm hoping that they took your words as a dare.

[@mishasumi6827]

Your voices glorify God and resonate the hope of Heaven.

[@renechoi4396]

I was asked to find music for a treasured friend's memorial that was finally held this past week, one year after his suicide, delayed partially due to the pandemic. I had found this video shortly after his death; we played it during the slideshow before people were to speak. This was beyond perfect. It helped people access the deep dark vulnerable depths of their emotions, where ragged grief still caught breaths, bewildered loss expressed in choking sobs. Thank you very much for uploading this video. Rest in peace, Justin. We miss you so incredibly much. I wish I could have shared this with you while you were here. I know you would have loved it.

[@richardh.stewart7728]

I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. kzbin.info

[@carolnickleby7400]

@@richardh.stewart7728 Very talented indeed. Just subscribed.

[@sirbader1]

You're a good friend, Choi. Godspeed.

[@jaketouchet9952]

Dam

[@klaudiokmk8421]

I'm so sorry....May God grant him peace. Amen

[@genrerahul]

I could listen to this all day

[@onelovitHD]

A glimpse into higher orders. This is more than music. It's Tech for the soul.

[@mariareilane8343]

Magnífico... Parabéns por nos proporcionar essa maravilha aos nossos ouvidos ❤❤

[@quintanaferraricesarrodolf2617]

Concuerdo: Es una belleza :)

[@shadoxir]

Put my headphones on and played this. For a moment, all my burdens and my worries were gone. I was light, as though floating. And I feel the warmth of my God around me. Goodness...

[@luke144]

Me too. AHhhhhhhhh.....

[@jub388]

Eine perfekte Perfomance...und was für ein wunderbarer, harmonischer Klangteppich...diese Musik berührt ganz, ganz tief im Inneren...und heilt all das, was einen belastet und bedrückt!!!

[@ianward2087]

will somebody please tell me why you have 59 thumbs down? This is a staggeringly beautiful performance of staggeringly beautiful music....There are always cretins out there...I will be performing it with my "Ensemble H.3" in France shortly...Thanks you so much

[@richardh.stewart7728]

Devils, I guess. By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. kzbin.info

[@Boogietized]

What a melancholy piece. English lyrics per Wikipedia: My harp is turned to grieving and my flute to the voice of those who weep. Spare me, O Lord, for my days are as nothing.

[@mercuryRed347]

Why do I love songs about depression and mortality? 😅😓🖤

[@Onnozelfilmpje]

@Jason Baird Job 30:31.

[@neilzebub]

An incredibly beautiful piece of music and that's all you have to say?

[@DelendaEstCarthago1]

Originally written for the funeral of Philip II of Spain.

[@sirbader1]

@@mercuryRed347 Because you are human, and God gave you a brain.

[@antonioayzagarcia5043]

Magnífica interpretación. Alonso Lobo, Francisco Guerrero, Cristóbal de Morales...insignes músicos renacentistas sevillanos.

[@Scrubjay001]

Praise God for such beauty

[@kumudpeters5326]

I've been looking for a comment like this

[@victordumont3756]

Une fois de plus, c'est magnifique. Bravo !

[@ToxicPopsicle]

What a wonderful birthday present!

[@martinazivai]

Happy birthday Marcus! Have a great and peaceful day! 🌹

[@madelined3460]

Birthday bros!

[@yahelyflores7233]

Happy birthday!

[@christophebonhoefferofbelg9846]

It must be somewhere around your Birthday again, so Happy Birthday..😀

[@user-zd7fi1fh6r]

Marvelous. Such beauty and evocation of the higher callings of humans. I am grateful.

[@davidrodgers]

I just love your singing. Thank you Nigel and Tenebrae

10/10. Lobo gran compositor español!

[@galactichope]

When i feel sad myself i watch your videos that moment i feel better thank you Jesus Christ bless you guys souls amen

[@darchir2079]

A perfect moment frozen in time for all eternity. The sound of what eternity will be for those who truly believe in the beauty of God and His redemption through His Son , Jesus Christ.

[@smyatt1]

I want this sung at my funeral. It will lift me up to the right place!

[@habemuslux7849]

Zwischen Himmel und Erde....... Einfach nur schön......

[@lindorsibande]

I love the 1st 1min47s! There's something about that 2nd Soprano line at 1:35 leading up to the resolve. And how the 1st Sops just hold that "Mea" note. Beautiful! Props to Lobo and kuddos to Tenebrae for nailing his piece.

[@martinwright7341]

wow! Wow! WOW! what a wonderful and heavenly sound. swelling, crescendoing, tumbling...on and on. this sound brought me to a stop of my activities---rarely happens. i am searching to order on itunes immediately. music artists, indeed!

[@Nomen_Latinum]

I'd never heard this piece before, but I adore the quarter note cadence it's got. There''s a whole story in the dynamics and harmonics, but it's got so much tension in the rhythm and minor harmonies that stays until it finally resolves to the major chord in the end. And you guys do it so much justice.

[@camilapsicologa]

Se eu fechar meus olhos, pensarei na voz dos anjos, louvando a Deus! Imensa gratidão por tanta Beleza!

[@manuelarita6801]

Tem muita razão. É uma delicia para o Espírito

[@barbarahimes1041]

Here come those chills...happens every time. Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

[@ao-i838]

2:21 bellissima!!😭❤

[@joseemarie6155]

C'est ce que j'ai entendu de plus beau dans ma vie!

[@parulaegreet]

What a masterful combination of counterpoint art with the somber, sad, intense, complex harmonies of Victoria! The theme is kept consistent from the beginning to the end. Superb interpretation!

[@suraiadevesse8485]

The real music You don't understand,you just feel it 🥹

[@shroomie3086]

Choir. The music genre that never fails to make me drop a tear.

[@richardh.stewart7728]

It's magical! By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. kzbin.info

[@gustavstutzmann9878]

@@richardh.stewart7728 Just subscribed! Very kind of you to recommend.

[@LGPanthers1]

So this is what being brought to my knees means. Incredible.

[@richardh.stewart7728]

It is indeed incredible. By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. kzbin.info

[@gustavstutzmann9878]

@@richardh.stewart7728 Just subscribed!

[@deppo_zweifler9029]

It's a funeral motet. The text is from Job 30:31: Latin: Versa est in luctum cithara mea, et organum meum in vocem flentium. Parce mihi Domine, nihil enim sunt dies mei. English: My harp is turned to grieving and my flute to the voice of those who weep. Spare me, O Lord, for my days are as nothing.

[@mrpepin]

4:40 THAT CHORD !!! :O

[@bernardkerangal8634]

J’aimerais écrire un commentaire, mais cela est impossible, qui soit à la hauteur de ce qui nous ait offert par cet enregistrement vidéo et qui puisse exprimer mon admiration pour cette œuvre et cette interprétation. Tant de beauté et de perfection réunies, je ne pensais pas que cela était possible ici-bas... Alonso Lobo et Tenebrae, sans doute avec l’aide de Dieu (qui a aussi inspiré ces versets du livre de Job), ont conspirés pour que cela soit possible. Même le décor est à la hauteur de l’évènement. L’art de la civilisation chrétienne réunit quelques sommets. Bravo et merci à ce chef et ces choristes.

[@edwardhart5466]

Just such beautiful voice control , and expression of music/words. Thank you all

[@johnnm3207]

Most beautiful piece I've ever heard...

[@Wriggs74]

Speechless is an understatement ❤

[@brendabrown8031]

Absolutely beautiful and soul enhancing.

[@bastalam]

Magnificent. If his lowest of creation is capable of such brilliance I can only imagine what the song of creation will be like. Praise be to the creator and may he yet again welcome us back under his grace.

[@winterroadspokenword4681]

I agree with you on the magnificence :) But Humans are the highest of God's creation, wherever we are at Spiritually, he sees us as equal. I take it that you mean as we develop into angels we will be capable of so much more and I agree and also eagerly anticipate my future!...But it's so important to note that god doesn't wish us to feel lowly. If you believe this for whatever reason, you are actually preventing his love and truth flowing to you! :) God's holy spirit can't connect to us while we wish to remain and continue to believe that we are in any way lowly, because the Holy Spirit delivers truth! The truth is that we are loved and cherished, not matter how anyone else has ever made us feel and not lowly at all by his estimation, we are all equal. If you reject this truth you are in fact in a sense committing blasphemy against his creations. rejecting God, his opinions, and his ability to connect to you and share love for he can't force himself upon you!

[@bastalam]

@winterroadspokenword4681 Thank you, friend. I was referring to us as a whole, not individuals. None can deny how sick and twisted our society has become, especially in the West. I see it as shameful and in need of correction. Hopefully, we can overcome this and yet again enter fully, all as one, under his grace. Amen and god bless.

[@kereminsular]

human voice is the best instrument ever

[@intriga.realmedia]

Wooow... this song, and Miserere mei Deus are AMAZING! God bless you all.

[@sirbader1]

They are straight 🔥🔥🔥. Impossible to be depressed while listening to that stuff.

[@julioemidiocarvalho]

Aqueles que tem fé, ainda que pequena, conseguem compreender a magnitude de santidade, de proximidade ao nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo, Pai Eterno, através da música sacra. Música que nos transporta ao nosso redentor, é divina, é transcendental...

[@dannys2817]

Sound of heaven

[@brunotourneur269]

C'est la meilleure version de celles de KZbin ! Je me mets à aimer chacune des personnes qui chantent.

[@Worrell057]

Amazing vocal control. The style was perfect for this song, and dynamics were just right. Love how the sopranos would come in on a very high note at messo-piano or even softer in place, and perfectly in pitch. All parts were sung with reverence for the lyrics, a funeral song for a king!

[@walteraquino5221]

Gracias. Sus voces y arreglos, me dan alegría, paz y trascendencia. Dios los siga bendiciendo 🙏

[@alexruinaimperii2974]

This music keeps the spirit of Christ and the holy Trinity! Praise the Lord!

[@ferdinandpangan6713]

When I listen to this spectacular musical piece, it brings to my mind the awfully heartbreaking moment when the dead Christ+ is finally laid on the lap of His+ devastated grieving Mother ---- the Pieta.

[@viviana4528]

Your songs help rejuvenate my soul...This is so amazing Wish to sing in this choir someday.. God bless them.Amen

[@paydenladeroute7129]

God bless any and all who are experiencing adversity through this pandemic. May God give you strength to continue forward and may He give our leaders wisdom to lead us through this season.

[@alipitogen]

I also love Bruno Turner's comment on this motet: ' It has a calm power, and awesome dignity .'

[@maikatupua8228]

If heaven is waiting for a choir....i am sure it is this one! Magnificent!

[@bkblount]

I have listened to this recording multiple times. Every time it gets into my soul. Thank you for making beautiful music!

[@manuelarita6801]

It's wonderful, yes.

[@wmjdejong51]

Wat een schitterende uitvoering van dit koor. Adembenemend. Je wordt er stil van.....

[@arvopart3783]

Perfect interpretacion! It simply and simply and simply can't be better. Perfect Nigel Short! And every voice is playing excellent role in an excellent harmonization. There is a little of so successful harmonizations, both individual voices and entire chorus, actually, it is this ….. unbelievable.

[@alvarito45]

This is more, much more than just singing! This is voices, human but angelical voices from other world. Sublime!!

[@ZenWalks]

Stunning interpretation of one of the most beautiful pieces of the Iberian renaissance!... Wow.

[@jraldne1]

THANK YOU!!!...THANK YOU!!!...THANK YOU!!!...AND...AD INFINITUM...THANK YOU!!!!...

[@JeffWardMusic]

Absolutely spellbinding. Beautiful music, beautifully performed, recorded and filmed. I could watch this another thousand times and still never tire of it.

[@richardh.stewart7728]

Absolutely agree, Jeff! By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. kzbin.info

[@gustavstutzmann9878]

@@richardh.stewart7728 Just subscribed! Thank you so much for recommending this!

[@funnythings4894]

Food for the soul ❤️❤️❤️

[@richardh.stewart7728]

Indeed! By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. kzbin.info

[@muck1301]

Breathtakingly beautiful.

[@richardh.stewart7728]

It is indeed! By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. kzbin.info

[@gustavstutzmann9878]

@@richardh.stewart7728 Just subscribed! Very kind of you to recommend.

[@pmfwatson]

The bass line that starts at 2:17 is such a moving moment! Then I realised that the person in frame is Stephen Connolly, former King's Singers bass. Glorious sound, and wonderful to see (and hear) him in action again!

[@ykalantzis]

I've never seen him with beard before, he also looks younger. Are you sure? Best choir bass timbre last 20 years.

[@lonewaer]

@@ykalantzis He sure looks a lot like Connelly if that isn't him.

[@marieklenke2916]

He is outstanding!

[@joaobernardo1034]

And the conductor is Nigel Short, the legendary countertenor. Im guessing Tenebrae is a King's side project, one that allows them the mixed choir.

[@ulrichdannenbaum4472]

@@joaobernardo1034 not at all !!! Tenebrae has his own , completely independent story and structure. It was founded when Nigel had left the King's Singers for quite a while... Recently Stephen Connolly simply joined the group because he is still one of the best Ensemble-Basses of the universe....and Tenebrae is able to buy him....they must have mighty sponsors....

[@PierroCh5]

Beautifully filmed, in a beautiful place. They are all so talented and beautiful !

[@jesusramos4947]

Esta musica llevó a Felipe II de España, en cuyo reinos nunca se ponía el sol, a los cielos. Lobo nos hace tocar un poco el cielo que se llevo a nuestra majestad.

[@andrewm9221]

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy upon us, Amen. Grant, Lord, to keep us this day without sin. Blessed are You O Lord, God of our fathers, and praised and glorified is Your Name for ever. Amen. Lord, let Your mercy come upon us, O Lord, for we have trusted in You. Blessed are You O Lord, teach me Your commandments. Blessed are You O Master, make me to understand Your commandments. Blessed are You, O Holy One, enlighten me with Your commandments. Lord, Your love endures forever; Do not turn away from the work of Your hands. To You belong praise, and song. Glory, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

[@ladygrey5219]

This is from the Byzantine liturgy which also treasures beautiful sound. We are kin.

[@andrewm9221]

The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. HABAKKUK 2:20

[@andrewm9221]

@@ladygrey5219 I agree; may the Lord God bless you and your family and friends today; thank you for your encouraging words

[@inksoldier5544]

Beautiful angelic voices. Stunning performance

[@elizabethboulter7578]

What a wonderful group!