VOCES8: Lay a Garland - Robert Lucas Pearsall

[@davidisherwood]

It's the chemistry that makes the music sing. This is an outstanding small choir and thrill to bits to have stumbled upon them. I've subscribed.!

[@CaresinVerse]

A cappella vocals require perfect pitch and beautiful tone in each voice. This group is a great example of this and fills my ears and heart with joy. Thank you Voces8! 👍🎼

[@Barde_Jaune]

No music requires perfect pitch. A good ear however, sure is mandatory.

[@MontoyaMatrix]

@@Barde_Jaune Um, hate to burst your bubble, but they are actually singing pitch-perfect here (whether they have perfect pitch or not!).

[@niclacy4048]

@@MontoyaMatrixyou’re not using the term the same way the other person is.

[@MontoyaMatrix]

@@niclacy4048 You are correct! I was miss-thinking! // I would like to apologize for my cattiness by sharing my restoration of The Samuel Barber, Agunus Dei, for 4-part harmony: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIG7i5qKbt6BmKM

[@steveglass6971]

Perfect pitch is not required but a good ear is. I know plenty of good singers who don't have perfect pitch but they can sing in tune.

[@tubapress]

Voces8 never ceases to amaze. Absolutely sublime!

[@Reasonable22]

"Absolutely sublime" captures it perfectly...

[@UkeOne]

The tone and balance among the voices is truly immaculate. I prefer this performance over that of larger groups because it would be difficult to achieve this level of perfection any other way. BRAVO VOCES8!!!

[@davidlwebb324]

Ethereal..You perform everything to the very highest possible standard. Thank you.

[@valerioangioletti8820]

Ragazzi mi fate emozionare esecuzione meravigliosa non o parole grazieereee.

[@David_Thompson]

In the context of the current violence in Israel and Gaza, I'm in tears listening to this...

[@Dorafiftyfive]

wunderbar... ich höre es immer und immer wieder und kann nicht genug davon bekommen....

[@alix4231]

Magnificent voices individually; together, magic! I am a fan.

[@louis.croisez]

toujours un instant magique hors du temps quand j'écoute Voces8

[@MrMarcomai]

La migliore esecuzione di questo brano che ho sentito nella mia vita. Siete meravigliosi.❤

[@Fruity_lexia]

One of the most beautiful, heart-rending vocal pieces ever written. I sang this in a choir once (nowhere near as beautifully as this). Goosebump material.

[@markrussell7679]

The ascending tenor line from 2:24 to 2:31 or so, is so beautiful.

[@bristolchamberchoir]

Almost as good as the 2nd alto at 1.19 on 'Her love' - I used to put my whole soul into those three notes (later, when my voice sank to tenor, I'd agree with you!).

[@darrenwilliams4828]

The cadence into the last note kills me everytime.

[@UkeOne]

Your blend is unparalleled. This is purely intelligent singing. PERFECTION!!!

[@tjittemuizelaar]

You all look so BEAUTIFUL , when you are singing!

[@mariobarbato4745]

What a magnificent performance...

[@valerioangioletti8820]

Non o parole emozione pura il posto che meritate e l..olimpo degli deiiiii fantastici.

[@goldeningot613]

Stunning emotional piece I’ve adored for many years, wow what an extra spine tingling rendition this is by Voces 8 THANK YOU you wonderful group! And recorded at one of my favourite haunts from years gone by - many a top notch early music lunchtime performance I was honoured to experience at St Anne & St Agnes church. Memories...

[@WigbertTraxler]

Such a beautiful piece, brilliantly performed by the best group ever......

[@yvonnelusher7664]

I have had my daily fix. Am so grateful I stumbled across this magnificent ensemble a couple of months ago. This is my favourite piece. Thank you all xx

[@RobinHodson]

ARGUABLY the best piece of a cappella choral writing of the 19th century - beautifully performed.

[@redowlle]

Gosh..magic! velvety brilliance. I always admire your control of the soundscape. unparalleled.

[@MrVette1958]

Wow! I'm speechless! So beautiful!

[@elviocanteros7089]

De todos los coros que escuche con esta obra, la mejor es de voces8

[@ianbarnes997]

they're so good at singing I wanna change the name to slay a garland

[@therecitalist]

❤️💕

[@mianando9669]

Your comment made my day 🤣

[@jonasvezia]

😂😂😂 yaaassss

[@tiyenin]

Kids think they're funnier than they are.

[@ianbarnes997]

@@tiyeninI am 26 years old my good bitch

[@christopherdavies7758]

I accept that the words are less clear than in the recording by The Sixteen, but the sense of legato line and the gentle voice blend (especially the top soprano, whose voice just glides into the ensemble with a top G at 'Upon her buried body' ) is unparalleled by Harry Christopher's group. A fine performance - and without music, too!

[@Wkkbooks]

It never occurred to me that there were words!

[@abbysoderquist304]

from *our* left to right: A2, A1, S2, S1, T2, T1, B2, B1

[@basstheangelo]

Abby Soderquist Bass 2 is on the far right.

[@dlb1911967]

Your voices blend so well at the end that they truly become one. I stand in awe of your vocal abilities. Please keep sharing these recordings.

[@janicejones2032]

The blend is beautiful.

[@johnthornhill8551]

Astonishingly beautiful.

[@giovaluci]

Adoro i Voces 8!!!

[@alexbougiemusic]

Divine. What a gift. Thank you VOCES8.

[@goldeningot613]

I dedicate this to the talented, beautiful singer, musician and teacher : Emma Murphy, who died recently far far too early. I first came across this stunning piece by Pearsall on an early music course with Emma singing the top line. Never forgotten. Loved the piece to death ever since, now literally to death, to Emma’s death. RIP beautiful talented lady 🙏🏽❤ We now Lay a Garland for you xx

[@carlbeaupre8142]

It is so amazing to hear you all. Very very pure and beautiful!

[@ronwotherspoon8923]

A work of shear beauty, so well performed,. Thanks for this

[@mimsietwo632]

Sheer

[@alisonacton1226]

I sing with a few friends and this has always been one of our absolute favourites. Definitely want it at my funeral! Stunning performance as ever from Voces 8

[@doloresbroberg1243]

From my heart - thank you.

[@charlielane1008]

This is so luscious it's hard for voice parts not to compete yet the exquisite Voces 8, structured and steeped in 8 part harmony pull this off. Let's not forget the inspired harmony of Pearsall which shows each part as a melody; sublime, bravo!

[@Klaus.von.Wiesenstadt]

Stunning interpretation! Food for goosebumps for sure.

[@shbow1]

Sublimely beautiful , thanks for sharing

[@AdrianMore]

breathtakingly beautiful

[@hellogoodbye637]

I have no idea how I found you all, but you're all amazing! and the soprano sounds beautiful. Actually you all sound beautiful!!! The ending chord😍😍😍😍😍

[@mmartinsrj]

Glorious sound and a beautiful, touching rendition! Congratulations!

[@jordanabu1]

“Thou Gentle Earth” …tears every single time

[@peteg8920]

Simply beautiful .

[@michaelsullivan499]

Why is this not on Spotify, TIDAL or any of the streaming platforms? This performance is SO GOOD. I'm shocked that you wouldn't put on any of the streaming platforms!

[@sharaann2814]

Gorgeous!! Love you guys!!! ❤️

[@davehshs651]

It strikes me that perhaps a key part of this magnificent sung beauty is the fact that the words are merely an adjunct to the music. Even having read the words, I cannot make them out during the song and would never have even guessed that they are singing in English.

[@Jaydoggy531]

The original lyrics were lifted from a play The Maid's Tragedy - and was largely panned. You won't see many theater companies putting it up for that matter. It's perhaps the only excerpt from the play that has any depth. It's otherwise incredibly superficial.

[@Currabell]

Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrJdsenior]

THAT is WRITING. I love the beautiful sustains with the gorgeous flowing movement underneath. Exquisite. I have a Cambridge Singers recording of this that is very nice, but I prefer this one. The recording tech from then to now may also be a factor in that, don't know.

[@markusrosema2189]

Wundervoll !!! Ich liebe es!

[@nigelboyes172]

So beautiful. You are amazing.

[@hae82]

Nice, as nice it can be.... Beautiful!!!!!

[@maynoothuniversitychamberc6060]

Stunning ending!

[@tajulauliamuda6667]

Beautiful song !!!

[@Dombarable]

to capture 1-2-3-4 at 1:20 was a perfect camera move!

[@jamesbond1126]

I did this last year (high school) as a the only baritone in a 25 person choir. I don't think my breathing has been as good since.

[@diddies]

F in the chat for this guy 😭 i'm here for a madrigal performance and i doubt that i can be as good as them ong

[@shalmeneseriii]

This reminds me of "Faire is the Heaven"!

[@noiselesspatient]

Stunning. Thank you 🙏

[@wardonwords]

The very first chord brought tears to my eyes. You guys are so amazing!

[@conolavicus3019]

Oh dear! Yet another perfect vid from this amazing group! Thank you.

[@karelcuchal5852]

I agree.

[@nicholasmartin7585]

Fantastic.

[@ianbarnes997]

I'm probably on my 90th listen

[@Dombarable]

what a perfect outfit guys. Goes so well with the piece you have mastered.....

[@dunbarheights]

Simply magical - goosebumps! Thank you for this offering.

[@therustyhenry]

Muß ich täglich 2 mal hören.....

[@joshgirndt4896]

2:12 the passing melody on "her buried body lie" from Soprano 1 to Soprano 2 is a FLAWLESS handoff

[@Oscki2008]

Son maravillosos!!!!

[@MariposaRedimida]

That was so stunning! Congratulations!

[@optinachoir]

Fantastic!!!

[@kiwamusato1836]

This song is my favorite one. I sang it with 100- members. So nice.

[@UkeOne]

Just exquisite!

[@retroman1962]

This is outstanding, and not only the best Voces 8 version of this, but the best I have listened to. The blend is excellent, the expression is wonderful and the execution of the suspensions and resolutions is just perfect. For me, the rallantando at the end of the penultimate bar is too long. In an otherwise perfectly constructed and brilliantly composed piece I struggle generally with the last phrase because of the extension of the second soprano line with the dotted minimum when every other line has come off - I think it is intended to convey continuity. But we must remember that the original text was taken from a play written in the first person for a young lady whose betrothed is forced into a marriage of convenience - she is pleading at least for the consolation that upon her body should lie gentle earth. So the final repeated phrase should in my view contrast even more in dynamic with the preceding same phrase to convey reaffirmation and reassurance and perhaps weariness on her part by taking it down to ppp.

[@patriceboubou2498]

Voces 8, merveilleux

[@rahadiyandewangga5141]

Tried to sing along, ended up running out of breath

[@frankmontillon]

Wonderfull!!!!

[@dewaumbu]

touching my heart feel.. good job

[@barbozagerman]

Speechless

[@cjth33]

Lovely. Who needs consonants, anyway x

[@MontoyaMatrix]

Stunning interpretation. Quantum-esque breath control. Is this why most rappers are black?

[@RDS_Armwrestling]

????

[@thefirstsupermayne3136]

What does this mean

[@amburgacker]

Tout simplement exquis !

[@Protocat]

Beautiful perfection

[@patriceboubou2498]

Sublime

[@johnnyvarela3248]

Excelente!

[@saral.martin6816]

I love VOCES8, but I have to say -- all the other videos they are dressy or comfortable or smart but for this one were they going for rumpled but not comfortable?

[@jesse6301]

Is this about a specific person? The lyrics are very interesting.

Un grand bravo !

[@iqraes]

Brilliant! 😁👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@김은주-m4m]

와 대박.. 사람의 목소리가 진짜 아름답구나..

[@sebastianeduardoz]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@brucemcdowell7329]

Seamless. Pure. Beautiful interweaving of sound and texture. It's like making love while floating on a cloud.

[@2628064379]

WOW!!!

[@fblondel1947]

magique !

[@j.b.zippro9830]

From now on VOCES80: each voice counts for 10...

[@clubjoshuaa]

00:54

[@enyway_OG]

1:23

[@shirleycook6402]

Now. the 31!!! X

[@plw7930]

❤️