VOCES8: Mitt hjerte alltid vanker arr. Blake Morgan

[@MrImadeU]

As a Norwegian this melts my heart

[@sbar.mcdan.25]

do you have a translation by chance?

[@GpD79]

@@sbar.mcdan.25 It's in the description. TRANSLATION My heart always wanders To the birthplace of our Lord. All my thoughts are gathered there In their purest sum. There, my longing finds its home There is the treasure of my faith. I can never forget you, O blessed Christmas night! O come, Lord! I will open my heart and my mind And full of longing sigh: “Comest thou in, Jesus!” That home can be no strangerTo you, who made it free. So surely you will stay here, Faithfully swathed in my heart. I would willingly spread branches Of palms around your manger. For you - for you alone I will gladly live and die. Come, let my soul find That state of joy again: You are born in here In the deep within my heart.

[@mortenstrem1568]

​@@sbar.mcdan.25 something like this: My heart always lingers in the birthplace of Jesus My thoughts there gather as in a principal sum There, my longing is at home; there, my faith has its prize I never could forget you, oh blessed Christmas night Oh come, I will open my heart and my mind and full of longing sigh: Comest thou in, Jesus It's not a strange dwelling, you yourself have bought it So you can stay here, in my heart faithfully swathed I, gladly, around your manger, palm branches will scatter for You, for You alone, I will live and I will die Come, let my soul thus find its proper joyous moment, that you are born herein, in the deep foundations of the heart. Somewhat archaic and hard to translate but that's the gist of it

[@nonnene]

​@@mortenstrem1568a good translation. In my opinion. Signa julehøgtid.

[@frednerk8366]

Nice to see the bass get an outing !

[@ditrower8104]

I thought so too!

[@carlgeenen1654]

Brilliant arrangement, sung magnificently. How wonderful to hear Dom's solo voice. He's come into his own quickly. The beauty of VOCES8 is everything we need right now. Bravo, and thank you!!

[@mellifergold]

" It is like precious oil upon the head, coming down upon the beard...." ( Psalm 133 )

[@EllenGale]

So appreciate that you make the effort to pronounce foreign languages so well. Nice job with the Norwegian.

[@FG-ie7cu]

Oh, how the bass solo catches one by glorious surprise, and how subtly, gently, and beautifully the other voices rejoin! Blake! so lovely from start to finish!

[@theglz505]

8 of the best voices on the planet all singing at the same time. = 🥰

[@dennisdavis3919]

Barnaby is the quintessential choral singer. Among all the many voces8 recordings I have listened to, I have never once been able to separate his voice from the general texture. That even includes this piece, where the altos sing a phrase all by themselves, just the two of them.. He and Katie are ONE VOICE. (Maybe it's jiust me.)

[@ymbatw8205]

usually I find the opposite is true, but in their duet here, I completely agree. I couldn't pick out a single voice.

[@kennethjones-vt7kv]

Barnby is a Prima Dona who craves the limelight. His facial distortions are an absolute distraction and whenever he conducts, whilst singing along with the group, he ruins the optics every time with his affective gyrations. Furthermore, I wouldn't be surprised if several of the more recent resignations by some wonderful singers are due to Barnaby's ego issues.

[@xabulidema9454]

@@kennethjones-vt7kv I don't know if you experienced him as a conductor in the choir. I have. And I can assure you that none of your assumptions are correct.

[@perrins57]

​@@kennethjones-vt7kv The last two members to leave Voces8 (Eleanor and Jonathan) left to get married. Your 'observations' are uncharitable at best.

[@annikkegrimmig4950]

I have also had the honor to work with him, and he is, in my opinion, one of the best conductors of the present day. Not only regarding choirs, but also orchestral. He gives you so much when he conducts, in fact he gives you all he has and is, even on a bad day. You can absolutely rely on his knowledge, energy and musicianship at any given moment. Regarding his singing, I, too, could very often not distinguish his voice from Katie's in the V8 recordings (except when he had a rare solo part). But luckily he has done some solo recordings recently, of Händel and Bach, which are marvellous. His voice definitely deserves more recognition. As a counter he never sounds effeminate, but virile and pure at the same time. He certainly ranks with the leading counters of this day (Orlinsky, Cenčic). And, though he's certainly aware of his talents and proud of his achievements (which he has every reason to be), he is NOT self-centered at all, but one of the kindest and most sociable persons I know! (Sorry, B, but had to be said)

[@emilianpopa1402]

Dominic's voice is superb! I'm so happy to get a chance to listen him "sing solo" for a little bit 😅.

[@swingingdaniel]

Your new bass is amazing!!

[@UkeOne]

This work is a stunning example of Blake's impressive talent, and the always impressively exquisite balance and blend of VOCES8 bring every precious note to life magnificently. The individual soloists' voices are pure pleasure and executed to true lyrical perfection. As with all their exceptional offerings, I am totally swept away with this beautiful presentation, something which is always 'gifted to us all' by VOCES8!

[@StanManMusic]

Stated very well. I could not agree more.

[@meganhenderson1715]

Ohhh. My heart. So beautiful!!! ❤ Hearing the angels sing first thing in the morning is good for the mood.

[@lluhsnimnyrhtak]

Amazing bass, how sweet the sound. Great job guys, as usual.

[@SnoozeGlider]

At last, nice to hear the bass😀 Keep it up… uhm low, Dominic!🤣 Voces8… assemble!🤩✌🏾

[@paulthiebaut]

2:21 I passed out on that chord, Blake Morgan you are a magician !

[@newmonikermusic]

Blake is such a great arranger. Bravo.

[@namevornamenach3842]

Just listen to the peak chord at 2:22... What a genius.

[@garyr1639]

Nice to hear the new bass singing, very good.

[@haakonsorby]

Impressive Norwegian pronunciation, and as always beautifully sung!

[@StanManMusic]

My ears are so happy!! I’m in heaven. Wonderful arrangement, beautifully sung. Thank you, Blake and Voces8. 🙏🏽❤

[@HaliPuppeh]

This is one of my favorite Norwegian carols and this arrangement is absolutely stunning. And that bass solo on the third verse is AWESOME!

[@Der_El_Padre]

Wonderfully arranged and performed anyway, marvellous as always. Thank you and a happy new year 2024 to all! 🎉

[@mrfudd13]

More of this, please. I cannot stop replaying this masterpiece, the arrangement is the phenomenon of a master - brilliant.

[@jbondy6395]

Nydelig! Tusen takk, Blake! Fine pronunciation, too.

[@stephandippon9973]

This music with this wonderful text goes straight in the heart. Thanks for sharing your music and a happy new year 2024!

[@ketilndtvedt5309]

Incredibly beautiful. - in impressive Norwegian. Thank you!

[@nonnene]

God jul! En av favoritt julesangene/salmene mine. Imponert over uttalelse og fremføring!

[@schniggs2011]

Beautiful arrangement by Blake and gorgeously sung, as always.

[@avogrid296]

No one arranges better for Voces 8 than a member -- what a palette of colors to use! Great job, Blake!!!

[@timothymalone7067]

Music is truly the universal language! Beautiful.

[@mgeuleinstsear]

Wow, what a beautiful piece. Nice chords thrown in there. And Dominic’s solo is amazing ❤

[@ritahorvath8207]

Thank you for this. Shows humanity the best way . 🕊

[@la8pv737]

Goosebumps. My favorite song from my old homeland. Alt for Norge. Jesus is King!

[@Babbajune]

So beautiful! Wonderful arrangement, Blake! ❤❤

[@guillermopazvalencia9672]

Saludo desde Colombia. Siempre admirándolos mucho por su excelencia musical.

[@jacoboVE_Cultura]

Una excelencia compartida desde todos los rincones del planeta. Feliz y bendecido 2024 desde el este de España hasta Colombia un abrazo. ❤🎄♥️🎉🎊🫂

[@MarioCeballos-z3v]

Blake, thanks. Love from La Oculta, Tamesis, Colombia

[@TonyCello]

Such beautiful singing. Thank you and Happy New Year!

[@michellejones4911]

This was stunning ! One of my favorite pieces they have performed!

[@Robert_Herring]

Magnificent performance, and wonderful arrangement, Blake.

[@carlossoares4186]

FELIZ ANO NOVO, pleno de sucesso e realizações...

[@ellireivalk8814]

Hervorragend gesungen, eine Ohrenweide! ❤ 🎶 🙏

[@RoSario-vb8ge]

Always a joy, also to hear the different voices. First time I heard your wonderful bass solo! Wishing all of you the very best for New Year❤ and hopefully I will be able listening to you all in a concert!

[@barbarahatalla3554]

Wow!! This is thrilling! Another amazing arrangement by Blake. Thank you ❤

[@garyhinkle5736]

Thank You Voces8 For This Beautiful Gift Of Music 💙

[@SinoSene]

My favourite Norwegian hymn! You sang it beautifully ❤️❤️❤️

[@cherylpearce3380]

Oh My Goodness this is so beautiful! Lovely to hear the altos singing together as one.. and Dominic, what a delight to hear that wonderfully deep and creamy bass voice! As usual Bake you don’t disappoint, what a beautiful and sensitive arrangement. Happy New Year to the full Voces8 family. Looking forward to many more KZbin performances in 2024.❤

[@xabulidema9454]

Happy New Year, Voces8 and thanks for all the music you make.

[@FG-ie7cu]

The pure, clear tones, exquisite precision, transcendent beauty, and oh-so-rare perfectly personable professionalism of Voces8 lead my eyes to the path of Light and cause the dross in life to fall away. They restore me to the Goal, the Vision. I seek them for this very thing. They upraise.

[@chriswynn1582]

What a stupendous arrangement! Those close dissident harmonies are amazing. And beautifully sung!

[@configurational]

Glorious. Thanks for providing an English translation as well. Happy New Year.

[@colbuhlemann3378]

Blake does it again! Beautiful arrangement

[@Le_Trouvere]

Breath-taking as always. Dominic's bass part was absolutely incredible.....

[@waltsmith9583]

Music of the Spirit. Sung from the Soul. Beautiful. Thank you so much.

[@markus1215]

Thank you Blake for your brilliant arrangement! It is litterally written to match the voice of each soloist!

[@andreaswinterhalter]

wundervoll

[@hectorluzardo5761]

Happy new year, VOCES8! Thanks for all the good music given this year

[@jomuehler]

As long as there is music like this, there is hope for the world

[@BinkyTheElf1]

Perfect. Thank you.

[@JackStevenson5045]

Thanks for the beautiful arrangement. I loved the bass solo at the end.

[@dleimkuehler]

Christopher is a brilliant singer and musician!!

[@the_anna_wise]

Absolutely magical. 🤩🤩

[@sebastianhagensen7326]

Awesome to hear this norwegian carol! Amazing to hear and it gave me goosebumps. And funny to hear someone else try out the norwegian language, nearly perfect but i hear that you are used to sing german and it seeps through with the vowels, but the consonats where spott on.

[@BlueSky-eb2sv]

What a panorama of magnificent voices! Voces8 are outperforming themselves. Thank you ♥and have a happy New Year 🎆

[@BernardGreenberg]

This is absolutely gorgeous; the piece, the arrangement(!!!!), the performance --- Bravi tutti!

[@GerbenGroeneveld]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@dfishpool7052]

Thank you for yet another outstanding performance - so much appreciated. A Happy New Year to all of you.

[@molliethorn]

Gorgeous!!🎵🎶♥️

[@brucecampbell6133]

Great arrangement and performance!

[@lyndamorgan4581]

Beautiful - as always! ❤

[@chorusgroup1]

What amazed me about this piece of yours is the contemporary modernity and a great sweetness. Congratulations

[@hegembh]

Wonderful❤

[@corlisscrabtree3647]

Thank you 🙏

[@michaelfoster-qw2tw]

And a very happy New Year to you, too!

[@pascalmayer-q8o]

💙🧡 beautiful thank you 💙💛

[@에이미-u9g]

His suit is cool. happy new year!

[@Bogdan0173]

Lovely !

[@piconminichini]

Amazing. ❤😍

[@cht2162]

I'm mesmerized as usual.

[@frankorusso]

Happy 2024 !!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@alisatabori2359]

Sissel je prva čije sam izvođenje ove kompozicije čula i za sad mi je najbolje... Al i vi ste izuzetni, svaka čast. Srećna Nova godina!🎇🎄

[@Hanfgurkenhasser]

4:22 VERY nice overtone there!

[@beaflint5162]

So good to hear Dom in solo position

[@pputnam100]

As good a singer as he is. Blake's real gift is arranging..! As happens so often another really nice arrangement

[@asbjornmelhuus1860]

Dear Voces8! Thank you for performing «Mitt hjerte alltid vanker» in Norwegian! The Palestinian singer RimBanna also sang this in Arabic, and now I want you to do it in Arabic in honnor of her. She died in 2018 I want you to come here and sing it in the medival church of the Hvaler islands close to Sweden. The Hvaler chuch is probably the oldest in Norway (about 1000years) and it has a good acustics. I live here in Hvaler.

[@DuoAmaliaPrimaGitarrenschule]

Fantastic 🙂

[@dirkhoekstra727]

That sounds like microtonal stuff! Amazing!!

[@achenarmyst2156]

I think Blake uses dissonances but no microtonal steps in this one. If you want to hear Voces8 in microtonal spheres listen to Jacob Collier’s “Home Is”.

[@oatmilkfiend9627]

Yes dom!!!

[@r.i.p.volodya]

How beautiful 🥲

[@andormodra966]

Where can we get the sheet music? :)

[@johnbrunner-fm6op]

Sounds both vintage and modern

[@ellenmcknight4976]

GORGEOUS! Where can I buy the sheet music for it?

[@catherinebeduer3838]

Thank you so much, VOCES8, for this wonderful gift of music . 🙏🎶🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎶👌😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇🤗💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💘 I wish you an Happy New Year 2024. 🥳✨️🎆✨️🎶🎤🥂🥂🥂🥂🍾🎈🎉👱‍♀️👋🇨🇵🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@fulgenjbatista4640]

❤

[@JackStevenson5045]

❤

[@wacawlubinski3189]

❤️8🙏🇵🇱

[@CezaryCesarz]

🌟✨💛✨🌟

[@asbjornmelhuus1860]

Rim Banna also sings the Norwegian song "Folkefrelsar til oss kom" in Arabic, and I want you to sing it in Norwegian.

[@prins_af_danmark]

SMUKT!

[@musicomane33]

Bravissimi|||||

[@MrImadeU]

"Mitt hjerte alltid vanker" means "My heart always wanders"

[@arlynejlmoi1466]

Compare this with Arve Moen Bergset's version from 1987.