VOCES8: Nunc Dimittis - Arvo Pärt

VOCES8 performs Arvo Pärt's setting of the Nunc Dimittis.
Arvo Pärt invented his own compositional style called ‘tintinnabuli’, taken from the Latin for bell. This is his powerful setting of the Nunc Dimittis, committing the body to eternal rest.
We were inspired to create a video centered around the theme of cycles within nature, referencing our own mortality, with suggestions of the holy messenger in the deer, purity and love with the swan and finally the soul soaring up to heaven with the bird. The minimal setting of the music is reflected in the sparse use of colour, with inclusions of bright images that reference the ultimately uplifting nature of his beautiful music.
This track is recorded on VOCES8's album 'Winter' released on Decca Classics in 2016.

[@jenmorricone4014]

To each person who listens and appreciates this music ...I wish I knew you. You have a beautiful soul.

[@georgealderson4424]

I have just listened for the first time tonight and I appreciated this music very much. You have a beautiful soul to write your comment and AP has a beautiful soul to write such music Blessings and peace Jen

[@jenmorricone4014]

George Alderson Thank you George. I'm fortunate enough to live very close to a nearly deserted beach. Between walking and listening there is peace to be found. I hope that nature and music provide you the same comfort!

[@georgealderson4424]

@@jenmorricone4014 Thank you Jen. I am fortunate to live near hills and moors and streams in northern UK and though walking is a problem I love to sit in the peace and listen to the sounds of nature talking to themselves. Listening to music such as that by AP - if I can get a signal haha - simply adds to the relaxation or can reboot my mind. I hope your day goes well whatever you have planned or is planned for you. Blessings and peace

[@axeljsk1281]

Thanks a lot

[@henryautumn37]

Nicest comment section I have ever come across on my long journey throughout KZbin. This says a lot about the music.

[@novaleigh6562]

This is the last song my Daddy heard before he left this world, this version and imagery touches me

[@augustinedennis4865]

God Rest your dad.

[@jenmorricone4014]

What a beautiful way to leave. And a lucky man to have such a sweet daughter. 😥❤️

[@meegomae]

be soul,dont judge

[@rachelturner5228]

So sorry for your loss ❤

[@Apriluser]

Yes. “Now let my soul depart in peace for my eyes have seen Your glory which you have prepared before the face of all people.“

[@Darqboii]

For me, Arvo Part music is what heaven must sound like... It's so beautiful.

[@ninonicolas7351]

Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine, secundum verbum tuum in pace. Quia viderunt oculi mei salutare tuum, quod parasti ante faciem omnium populorum. Lumen ad revelationem gentium et gloriam plebis tuae Israel.

[@rabokarabekian409]

Gloriosa est Dei inhumana insania et temere ira.

[@yhhoasacura]

7 years later and this is till this day the most perfect execution of this masterpiece. VOCES8 were beyond great and honored Arvo's composition by it's ultmost.

[@catnipper56]

Beautiful arrangement of one of my favorite parts of the office of Compline. Nunc Dimittis - Lord, you now have set your servant free * to go in peace as you have promised; For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, * whom you have prepared for all the world to see: A Light to enlighten the nations, * and the glory of your people Israel.

[@fedem.8475]

Lc 2,29-32

[@kussmannjv]

Amen

[@michaelking1579]

The freedom is in surrender. We need to be humble, becoming the peace that acceptance bestows.

[@rachelturner5228]

@@fedem.8475 what is this a reference to?

[@fedem.8475]

@@rachelturner5228 It is the reference to the text of the Gospel which is the lyrics, in Latin: the Gospel of Luke, chapter 2, verses 29-32.

[@kenwagner2302]

This is excellent; The composer is sharing a transcendent moment with US.

[@gorvos]

When this horrible virus is over, and you come to NY, I will leap a mountain to come and hear you. Thanks for this beauty.

[@janetbrown9211]

I saw them few weeks ago and I echo your sentiments!

[@liliaaliciaduhaldebruz6712]

❤

[@meganhendrikse277]

The 3 years that I was in a choir we always practiced this in between our performance songs but could never perfect it and perform it. I always come here when I miss the choir family of mine.

[@WolfgangDrEpple]

Überirdisch. Dank für immer. Ewig.🎶🎵🐺

[@amandaneves435]

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

[@rabokarabekian409]

Gloriosa est Dei inhumana insania et temere ira.

[@uterauch3433]

@@rabokarabekian409 Das ist nicht der Wille des Herrn...Friede aber wohl.

[@katespalding2134]

How how, how can anything be as beautiful as this. It feels that it comes from a different place. This represents for me all the sadness and suffering that the world has been through during the pandemic. Yet it speaks of hope, resolution and utter beauty. Thank you ❤️

[@jenmorricone4014]

I agree. The music points our attention to something that transcends the current situation. That is very comforting to know that there's hope and beauty still abiding all around us if we're open to really seeing and hearing and believing.

[@mairiamdebron1084]

Kate Spalding that bible chapter is so stunningly beautiful and hopeful!!

[@rachelturner5228]

@@mairiamdebron1084 what bible verse/section is it from?

[@johnroberts18651]

@@rachelturner5228 The Gospel of Luke, chapter 2, verses 22-38, The Presentation in the Temple. The Nunc Dimittis is said/chanted nightly in the Catholic Church near the end of the hour of Compline, the final hour of the Liturgy of the Hours. Compline ends with the chanting of the Salve Regina.

[@liliaaliciaduhaldebruz6712]

​@@johnroberts18651 el cántico de Simeón, no es así?

[@behind_plate_glass]

Both the vocal arrangement and the visuals are hauntingly beautiful. From 3:39 onward (Lumen ad revelationem gentium, et gloriam plebis tuae Israel) culminates in a surreal feeling of release, how the voices seem to melt away into the air is exquisite.

[@oliverwabwire2836]

Harmony of the osciclles....is natures perfect balance. The traipsing over chords, when it is this sublime.....is spiritual perfection

[@oiznas]

No doubt, very beautiful a composition, and outstanding performance nonetheless. The lyrics are from the Gospel according to Luke and beyond its particular meaning, the text carries a universal meaning. Interesting to notice how powerfully latin can still convey the sense of human existence or non-existence, how dramatically it can lead us all to a common ground of feelings and thoughts.

[@Barneymum]

I've sung this a few times. My love for Arvo Part's music is immense. So very calming and beautiful.

[@joanbennett7224]

Five minutes of stillness in our clamoring world . Exquisite! Beautiful!

[@donna25871]

Joan Bennett which is the intention of Arvo Part.

[@Samsarathebodhi]

One of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard. And the chord this song ends on... wow.

[@nicojoosse]

This is such a beautiful piece of music, and so very well executed. The part from 3:40 to 3:50 is perhaps the most beautiful and powerful piece of composition that has ever been created. Gives me chills every time.

[@richardduffy7926]

You are a fantastic group. Your performances are flawless and I enjoy them immensely.

[@delightschwartz1469]

Simply transcendent.. Thank you for this.

[@BM-qn2tx]

Beautiful performance of a wonderful work by one of my favourite composers. The beginning is particularly enchanting and mysterious. Blessings from Berlin.

[@bingm8109]

Tears, remembrances of loved ones, thankful for the many blessings....and this. Eternally grateful. Thank you for sharing.

[@AdrianGagiu-composer]

There still is hope for music and man.

[@jerryeidenier4672]

Voces8 their singing brings heaven to earth!

[@nicojoosse]

3:39 onwards…goosebumps all over.

[@cynthiat6505]

I want this at my funeral. It’s my heart of heart’s.

[@ithaselebalo]

Beautiful. Thank you!

[@redowlle]

great video..every note is heartfelt.thats why I love your music. a rare thing these days...it's emotionally honest, authentic, world class. the passage at 3.41 is epic.

[@janeough45]

patricuia emerson mitchel believe me bad things are thrown out to every human being shake a six and move on life is for living .....

[@amparorb8413]

Bellísimo!! Gracias.

[@alexandermenner7668]

For me, both the music and pictures create an atmosphere of perfect peace. Thank you for this special present!

[@deariva7342]

This is a masterpiece. RM's recommendations and taste in music have helped me see the beauty of life.

[@LukaMagda1]

I love it. Never heard it before. I count this day a good one.

[@pamelalyttle]

This man is brilliant

[@BinkyTheElf1]

You guys rock, in every possible way.

[@sharonjones873]

this is beyond beautiful.

[@113036stat]

Beautiful! A capela tintinnabuli’ Keep up the fine work!!

[@kikivolauvent1]

both equally beautiful in sound and visual.... Thank You

[@jeanpierrecarpentier]

Past a certain point, beauty is also beyond words

[@44TJG]

I hope his passing was made easier by the beauty of this piece. God Bless you & your family xx

[@oucutie1]

All is healed............all is health. From Janes Agee’s poem Sure on this Shining Night from the book Permit Me Voyage.

[@adampowell5376]

This video is enormous achievement!

[@emilio_bc]

Altamente espiritual y conmovedora.

[@andreguerne9713]

D'une beauté extraordinaire ! Merci

[@milancerny9529]

Molto bello, grazie!

[@elninosmom]

Thank you Voces8 for being my lullaby during this pandemic. This piece and others (some on your After Silence CD, which I bought and am loving) calms my mind and centers my spirit.

[@Robertmeulendijk]

This is just a perfect performance of Nunc Dimittis by Voces 8. In tune good timing and well done.

[@stephanpatrickruch]

Heavenly music, amazing video ❤️

[@readingnewboy]

with beauty like this on earth why would anyone want to leave?

[@ankewunder7092]

Sphärische Klänge... fast wie direkt aus dem Aether... wundervoll...

[@markgoad1155]

And peace to you, Jen. Mark

[@jenmorricone4014]

Thanks Mark. May Nature's blessings sustain you.

[@AdamLloyd98]

Candlemas! How relevant, and very pretty.

[@paolariscanevo170]

Precioso y magnifico!

[@RuizCal]

Touched me on some unconscious level. Quite deep and primeval context. Reminded me on some scenes of Lars von Trier, e.g. Melancholia or Antichrist where he works with slow motion. Looking forward for your next concert in Vienna!

[@CalouTur]

sublime ! merci !!!

[@florencialirosi9822]

Thanks for this jewell!!!.

[@avdltd]

Incredibly good singers.

[@chrismalone5325]

This is an......otherworldly mastepiece from all aspects --- the composition, the performance, the visuals. I've never heard anything remotely like it, other than possibly Ligeti's compositions that were featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey. I've never listened to Arvo Part before, but have listened to thousands of pieces of classical music. It's like he invoked something to open a channel into another dimension. It's....haunting, carrying awe, thoughts of unfathomable things we'll never understand, some light touches of even dread, crystalline beauty, peacefulness, relief, and some sort of epiphany where you suddenly come to some bizarre realization of the interconnectedness of all things, even though you understand absolutely none of the semantics. There's a built-in cognitive dissonance when we think about the universe being finite, or infinite, and a cognitive dissonance when we think about the existence of a creator, or the non-existence of a creator. And then this piece speaks to one to reconcile all of that, with the reassuring statement ---- "It's going to be ok..."

[@SeeWoelfin]

I wish I had the words to express how well you have distilled what I feel and think in such a brief paragraph. I didn't, but you did. Thank-you.

[@shlomzion]

About 20 years ago I was driving and was listening to this mesmerizing choral singing on the radio. I got home and did something I had never done, called the radio station to find out what the amazing work was. That's when I first heard of Arvo Part.

[@douglascanoose5281]

Suggest; Spiegel im Spiegel (Mirror in Mirror) Part.

[@chrismalone5325]

@@SeeWoelfin You are most welcome. -------- "Words realize nothing, vivify nothing to you, unless you have suffered in your own person the thing which the words try to describe. " -- Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889)

[@chrismalone5325]

@@douglascanoose5281 Thanks for the reference. I listened to it. You know what was more impressive than the song itself? What people wrote about when hearing or remembering it. Now I'll draw from a quote to tells you what I thought after reading what people wrote: "To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. What we choose to emphasize in this complex history will determine our lives. If we see only the worst, it destroys our capacity to do something. If we remember those times and places - and there are so many - where people have behaved magnificently, this gives us the energy to act, and at least the possibility of sending this spinning top of a world in a different direction. And if we do act, in however small a way, we don’t have to wait for some grand utopian future. The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live now as we think human beings should live, in defiance of all that is bad around us, is itself a marvelous victory. " --- Howard Zinn

[@claudinebos6266]

C'est magnifique ! Merci

[@jannoordijk2863]

Beautiful!

[@erikalantry5099]

Here is a moment of peace...

[@peterfiacsaba9575]

Öröm és felemelő hallgatni a Voces8 felvételeit. Köszönöm.

[@antoniovattolenti5978]

so pure... sublime

[@donniecatalano]

Excellent, well done! Thanks

[@user-wm5yn5qi3r]

Божественно!

[@lolilou9721]

C'est très beau : dans la tristesse et la mélancolie. Je viens de découvrir ce groupe sur Deezer avec le même titre composé par Paul SMITH. Je viens de m'abonner à votre chaîne :)

[@briyzzie3309]

It's like listening to sunlight.

[@ncommerce]

It's like listening to starlight

[@MariaEliza-rm8ue]

Divine❤

[@elizabethbathory1120]

I'm muslim but i can admit that, this is so good.

[@jenmorricone4014]

Music is transcendent in the sense that it points us to a place far beyond itself. Maybe it's a place where we all are ONE.

[@meegomae]

having name of hungarian u cant be musim, if you are bot, change name, or idk

[@elizabethbathory1120]

@@meegomae you really don't know who is Elizabeth Bathory, do you

[@fkalispalastra7568]

Dominus vobiscum.... 🙏

[@ericbedenbaugh7085]

@@meegomae many types of music are forbidden in Islam, so he's taking a risk. Bathory was the inspiration for Dracula as she was rumored to have killed a bunch of people.

[@optinachoir]

Beautiful!!! Marktoberdorf 2012 :))

[@petemason3336]

to walk gently among it all.Silent as a ghost. Look for me, too late i am gone.

[@dalroth10]

Simply exquisite ................

[@marynakovtunova9660]

Bravo! (the both - to Voices and to Part)

[@paulhunter2524]

I want to be in paradise with Our Father... but I must live here until He calls me... Grant us peace, O Lord.

[@zeynjenkins2073]

Amen

[@renaatdeckers4940]

Heaven is here. Or hell what you choose Stop the waiting.start admiring

[@pauljsm]

Lord? Which one, though? So many have been talked about through millennia that it's hard to guess if a single one of them isn't just another invention of the human mind.

[@Diamond_Eyes_24]

Your “Lord”

[@meegomae]

is this god or you are creature of fear are u sure? this is biggest fake, can u believe this? amen

[@motube3053]

Très belle video

[@CGMaat]

Thank you - such a beautiful meditation. Love the pics of nature- all is mentality with the help of creativity- mind over matter- we can or may enter higher states of a more perfect; the universal mass’s homely = truth -goodness- and the beautiful! ”IMAGE”

[@marynakovtunova9660]

And wonderful video!..

[@NicoBlom]

Dit is geweldig

[@jettebeekes6155]

prachtig in 1 woord!!

[@corneliaweimar8952]

Touching...

[@SimonBeirne]

Great vidio

[@pollylancaster855]

It's the Lark Ascending in all of us.

[@davidliberator8050]

The sky wept silently

[@britandlauriebarr2352]

a perfect end

[@richtrophicherbs6463]

how can anyone dislike this?

[@jburgett45]

Richtrophicherbs. TROLLS who lead very empty and pitiful lives.

[@scottmathews3777]

Philistines.

[@thomasmusso1147]

Empty people ..

[@gabrelconner8492]

I can't imagine why you would take requests from any of your fans but just in case....."Winter" by Joshua Shank. There are so few recordings and it's such a masterpiece!!!!

[@lilyofthevalley9819]

La musica sacra ..ES la mejor

[@user-gd6ig7jq5c]

admiration

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love it!!

[@ericchilver9113]

Yes Johanna

[@patriciarodriguezmartinez3233]

Muy bello

[@katherinelazar4990]

Wow

[@angelocastillo1543]

Why am i crying? @_@

[@johnsimmons3844]

Because true beauty, especially the human voice, does that

[@mangooperator3399]

I'm at peace

[@meegomae]

pühendan selle laulu nendele kes kuulavad seda

[@dblair1258]

Transcendent.

[@PatriciaEmersonMitchell]

... and some of us are currently praying to be taken because of the darkness we now live under.

[@michaelh3926]

lol. EDGY.

[@denekaraus8592]

I understand this feeling, but it is nothing like the darkness under which Part and the Estonians lived for a two generations...his music helps us and them to overcome.....

[@sarahswain9204]

Life is precious when we know 250,000 embryos never make the cut and we did, live it

[@user-gw3hv2xm7z]

天使の声のようだ。

[@magmom]

Anything by Arvo Part

[@fedem.8475]

Nunc Dimittis (Lc 2, 29 - 32) Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine,*secundum verbum tuum in pace:Quia viderunt oculi mei salutare tuum*Quod parasti ante faciem omnium populorum:Lumen ad revelationem gentium,*et gloriam plebis tuae Israel.