Veni, Veni Emmanuel - The Gesualdo Six

[@annaolsson7311]

I have always been on a hunt for the best version of this song, and I have never been this close. Started crying in the second verse, thank you for that preformance!

[@apteryx01]

My experience was similar (third verse). This group really brought this music to life.

[@friscozephyr]

I have to admit this version brought me to years. I never realized that male voice had such an amazing vocal range.

[@scratch57]

I was about to comment but you expressed exactly what I was going to.

[@Kitiwake]

Why tears? Something amiss there.

[@Beeper5020]

I agree! I teared up too. These singers are so perfectly balanced

[@chandlerjordan2123]

Gloria Patri, Filio, et Spiritui Sancto, sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.

[@ultramet]

8 years later I still can't get enough of the countertenor "crushing it" here. Wow. Just a wonderful performance by the Gesualdo six. 👏

[@marqetteliz]

While 2 counter-tenors are part of this ensemble, you are probably talking about Patrick Dunachie, who currently performs with The Kings Singers.

[@Hochstapler999]

The simplicity of the performance and the beauty of the voices are touching me to tears.

[@davidjohnwardrobe5927]

You can tell the quality of a choir when they have to resolve onto the same note - absolute perfection. Can someone be in love with a group of people they've never met?

[@hazchemel]

I hope so hahaha since I have met neither God nor angels nor saints yet bear them deep affection and appreciation

[@jamesmcgrath8824]

Yes, absolutely.

[@fionapycock4049]

Oh so lovely 😍

[@Simku]

I just went through my very first Advent Procession at my local Episcopal Church (Anglican) tonight, and we sang this hymn with the choir. Wow. I cried during the song. I had never heard it before. Now it will be one of my favorite hymns for sure. Blessings to everyone!

[@susannabonke8552]

There's depth in it for sure.

[@krisk1650]

Patrick Dunachie - now he is a member of The King's Singers. Bravo!

[@kma3647]

This is quite different to hear in Latin. I had to look up the lyrics, not that I really understand them, but merely to follow the sound. I know enough Spanish and French to recognize root words, but honestly, having that separation of language makes it easier to appreciate the spiritual sentiment of the hymn. These incredible young men do a really spectacular job of bringing that spirit to the listener with their clear voices and harmonies. Bravo, gentlemen!

[@tgbluewolf]

I like what you said about the separation of language adding to the spiritual sentiment; as beautiful as hymns are in our native language, they're more...ordinary. The Latin calls to mind higher things.

[@silvialogan9226]

Those six young guys really sang very beautifully. Their voices very much echoes in the church.

[@Merina2005]

They sounds like angels... this is beautiful.

[@JBNemeth]

Yes, beauty does still reside within the spirit of man... such clear, clean voices and execution. Magnificent...

[@philiplawsonmusic]

Fabulous singing guys! Thank you!!

[@johncarr8557]

Tears. So beautiful.

[@annagszasz5399]

There is hope for humanity.

[@blahblah8209]

There’s more than just hope, we’re saved. Jesus is become our salvation.

[@jairovira306]

Veni, veni Emmanuel; Captivum solve Israel, Qui gemit in exilio, Privatus Dei Filio. Gaude! Gaude! Emmanuel, Nascetur pro te, Israel! Veni, veni, O Oriens; Solare nos adveniens, Noctis depelle nebulas, Dirasque noctis tenebras. Veni, Clavis Davidica! Regna reclude caelica; Fac iter tutum superum, Et claude vias inferum. Veni, veni Adonai! Qui populo in Sinai, Legem dedisti vertice, In maiestate gloriae.

[@nicolekaufmann444]

Gaude... Gaude.. rejoce ... frohlockt.... die beste Version, die ich bisher gehört habe. Danke. Thanks for this ❤️

[@dubphorianyaa1045]

The masterpiece that been following me for 6 years before the Christmas. Glorious!

[@dagwould]

sheer musical and theological beauty.

[@TaylorLSexton]

The King's Singers are incredible, but I much prefer this interpretation of this piece. What gets it for me is the crescendo beginning at 1:42; it truly evokes the passion in the text. Yes, I know that Gregorian chant is supposed to be relatively passionless, but the Gesualdo Six interpretation here just puts the gusto behind the music that I think it deserves. On top of that is the fact that the performance of this piece here is borderline flawless. Bravo, Gesualdo Six!

[@AVGyerra22]

Gregorian chants aren't passionless lmao.

[@EmpyreanSasarai]

We only think of Gregorian chant being passionless because we don't have any performance directions from the time, so often it will be performed without any variation. But given that so much of the music of the time was exegesis then I much prefer a bit of dynamics!

[@rumblefish9]

Love this version as well but what I loved about the King's Singers version is the prominent bass. Its too subdued here. It anchors the whole piece.

[@clogue5117]

So beautiful 😢Jesus I am not worthy. Thank you for all your love

[@jaco1982za]

This truly is one of the most beautiful hymns in the Christian répertoire. Bravo !

[@barbarastepan8792]

Your voices are those of Angels. I have goosebumps listing with tears in my eyes. It is the best version I have heard. May GOD Bless all of you.

[@polofiend]

Phenomenal. Absolutely phenomenal. I must have viewed this three dozen times already, and I don't see myself stopping anytime soon.

[@ksquish16]

This is undoubtedly my favourite version of this hymn. What a performance- so precise and so balanced, yet with such exquisite phrasing. The rubato was perfect- not too much, just right. I think my soul exploded the first time I watched it!!

[@JamesEstes927]

Absolutely stunning. Such power and control, yet devoid of any effort in any voice. Love this!!!

[@sonntagbeiomi6960]

This sounds great, i just can't describe the things i feel while listening to it

[@magnushansen2412]

FANTASTIC STRONG AND SOLID SOUND!!!!

[@samueljonassonmusic]

Riveting. A few years ago, I quickly scoured KZbin for a performance of Veni, Veni Emmanuel to share with our children. After a quick 15 second listen, this was the one I chose. We all sat down and listened to the whole piece together. When the performance was over, my wife and I sat in stunned silence. Finally, I said something like, "Wow. Children, you just heard a masterpiece." We revisit this every year. A couple of observations: * They look so young! * I just barely realized that Jonathan Pacey (Voces8) was in the Gesualdo Six (not very observant, this one).

[@lonestarlouie]

My ultimate favorite Christmas song. This one is a well done one! AMEN

[@paulhwbooth]

Lovely, and moving. Thanks.

[@DeliciousPigeonCheez]

Stunningly beautiful

[@VNCHMuonNam0325]

Thank God❤❤❤Praise God forever❤Emmanuel , come to us ❤❤❤Our awesome Salvator , Messiah , Christ , come to us ❤❤❤✝️🙏We trust in our God forever❤❤Alleluia , Alleluia. Manaratha❤❤❤

[@susannabonke8552]

Such a splendid rendition. Sung this in high school.

[@giuseppepucci9258]

beautiful execution wonderful voices a great and strong vocal balance compliments!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Mark_Dyer1]

This is THE Advent Hymn par excellence. The late Jessy Norman has a lovely version of it on her 'Jessy's Christmastide' disc. But this version is gorgeous!

[@jonsomerville57]

Beautiful arrangement and a very beautiful performance. Thank you.

[@thedon978]

Superb. Beauty, goodness and truth.

[@robertatkinson7258]

What a SUPERB performance of one of my favorite songs. These guys all have such polished quality. And I LOVE the clarity and purity of the countertenor.

[@elisabethmaria00]

Best Performance Ever Thank you

[@bilbobagins-mw9mh]

truly angelic

[@santosgonzalez5629]

God blessed them with a great voice.

[@teifan6674]

The best version of this song on youtube, and I found it on a video about videogames XD

[@eletrizuados]

Really from the sky!!! God bless and remember every day: Jesus coming soon!

[@JeffIngraham]

WOW WOW WOW WOW! So Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing!!!! Almost Made me cry!

[@josephbergey2672]

Philip Lawson's arrangements are simply beautiful, and you guys did a superb job on this one. Keep them coming!

[@PipesPlayer1980]

Fantastic arrangement and phenomenal voices! Your harmonies are beautiful!

[@TimKouCreative]

This is the most beautiful recording of this arrangement. Incredible! Your dynamic range is just stunning. Thank you for this.

[@GraceVWarner]

wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@guilhermesobrinho1329]

Holly crap! That was sooooo beautiful!!!!! Christ! Bravo!

[@annagszasz5399]

It is a miracle.

[@ivaniurchenko8582]

Thanks a million to the choir! This song made me cry in a good way of course. I didn't listen to such songs a long time ago

[@philthepileable]

I listen to this once a day. It's breathtaking.

[@philipread1005]

It is almost unbelievable. Astonishing.

[@Jeussisking-j6t]

just found this and same thing gods energy cannot be denied.✝

[@doubledee9675]

Perhaps the greatest of all hymns. Beautifully sung here down to the finest detail. Thanks for making it so accessible. (We sang this in church a couple of Sundays ago, for Advent 1. In English of course and again of course nowhere near as well.)

[@jimadler2430]

My favorite version of this song I can find

[@derbeh]

without a doubt, the best i have ever heard. this is my favorite carol, and i'm very picky about it. this was done absolutely beautifully! bravo!

[@helenefriede-drese2892]

Wunderbare Stimmen, die die Herzen beruehren. Danke!

[@Dammit78]

Perfection! The acoustics are beautiful and their sound is so full! Well done!

[@garyallen184]

Such beauty. I am so glad that I saw you at the recent Perth International Festival. Your performance with William Barton was wonderful as well. Ancient voices with an ancient culture.

[@HickoryDickory86]

Absolutely gorgeous! Your voices are so very beautiful and I could listen to you sing all day. Such power and control, yet seemingly effortless. Very well done!

[@marklowen5998]

BBC Choral Evensong on 19th August was sung by The Gesualdo Six. The choral singing was most uplifting and a great inspiration. My exploration of their talents continues. Many thanks to them, Owain Park and all who contributed to the Service.

[@marialovespalmtrees]

I get goosebumps everytime I hear countertenors!

[@harryhagan5937]

So beautifully sung! Thanks, Gentlemen!

[@chrisuun9625]

This musical group has a great bass support throughout the whole song. This is beautiful.

[@agent0066]

Aside from the musical perfection, the absence of over-the-top facial expressions is refreshing. So many seem to spend as long practicing their serious singing face in the mirror as they do actually practicing singing. Well done for just standing and singing perfectly.

[@fearsomebeard4290]

Stunning.

[@robertheylmun2315]

Absolutely lovely. Brought me to tears.

[@jeffreybarnett9490]

This is a very fine arrangement. Bravo Mr. Park.

[@DerMusiker-vm6wh]

Amazing blending gorgeous Peace Jonathan as bass singer warm and deep voice and Patrick as countertenor 1 absolutely Great performance 😊😊☺️

[@Whandj]

I love Advent hymns. Amazing group!

[@OlmoHerediaBlanco]

Perfection... Exquisite version

[@juneshirfield5913]

I am SO pleased I found you so soon on my recently acquired tablet! Wonderful. Just keep on keeping on.

[@thegesualdosix]

Thank you so much, June!

[@BuckthornStudios]

One of my all-time favorites. I used this classic piece within the cyclical music of every 5th fragment (Mvmnt) within my 28- fragment composition dissertation oratorio "Elatio: Praises and Prophecies" (1998) -- Well done, guys!

[@tortugabob]

Stunning. Remarkable.

[@suitingtse2088]

Gloria in excelsis Deo !

[@TheMusicBabe2010]

Beautifully done! the song brought tears to my eyes, it's sang in such a sublime way. Wonderful job guys!

[@wokwithwong]

This song hymn was written over 300 years ago.

[@thierryfontenay3770]

Zoltan Kodaly (the actual writer) died only in 1967... (but the original hymn could be 700 years old (franciscan procession))

[@newenglandgreenman]

My understanding is that the melody is quite ancient and may in fact date back to the late Roman empire.

[@FRAGIORGIO1]

@@thierryfontenay3770 ---Kodaly had a musical version, but this version is ancient Gregorian and well over 300 years old.

[@chimate3810]

I think it's late renaissance.

[@coffeebirdtree]

I thought it was older than 1200 years?

[@christa333]

This is perfection. I've been listening on loop for days.

[@gabriellegabrielle7574]

This is the best version of "Veni Veni Immanuel".

[@adenaueroliveira]

Cantant latine lingue, magnificus praesentatio, vox Dei in auribus mei.

[@davidbeast1820]

best thing i've ever herd in my life

[@filippovespa9987]

F# min. all'inizio e alla fine. Che sana invidia! Ottimi direzione e timbriche delle singole voci. Complimenti.

[@alittlegreenjean]

i have chills. thank you.

[@elethrin]

Just perfect - Exquisite arrangement and performance.

[@gramps2matt]

Oh WOW!! The Bass is a young Jonathan Pacey currently with Voces8. Interesting finds come in the suggested video column.

[@Le_Trouvere]

Now THAT'S a suitable crescendo. Others don't do it justice. Bravo!

[@kathrynwoeppel7289]

Beautiful! Heavenly!!!

[@stephentaylor7196]

Beautifully sung and directed; much enjoyed. Actually, this has made my day: thank you!

[@annawood4787]

The power of the human voice. Stunning

[@hanscalma1921]

stunning! I'm amazed!

[@estherkessler]

Einer der schönsten Adventsgesänge

[@michelleeandrade]

Amo essa música! Magnífico 👏👏

[@delraegerdes6326]

Beautiful and amazing vocals

[@samthienemann]

Proof that the best British choral singers all operate in the same tiny world: 1) The top countertenor all the way on the left is now in The King's Singers. 2) The low bass all the way to the right is in Voces8. 3) The conductor is in Tenebrae.

[@nulbyte]

Opened beautifully. Then stunned at the second verse.

[@carloshobartcdejesus3225]

Simply beautiful..

[@Jollyanna1000]

Beautiful and perfect.

[@hedgemist691]

This and Gaudete by Prima Luce are the most exquisite versions of each song anywhere on the internet. Both sung in Latin, it makes them a joy to hear.

[@davebicker8618]

You are so right. Two exquisite pieces in their own right, and I feel sure I haven't heard better examples.

[@hollylovesherfriends]

I sang a similar arrangement in Grifith University's Young Conservatorium Chamber choir when I was in high school. It's such a beautiful piece.

[@Boldyaug]

So beautiful!!