We Beheld Once Again the Stars -- Philippine Madrigal Singers

The 4th song sung by Philippine Madrigal Singers in the 2007 European Grand Prix for Choral Singing

[@fjuvche]

Amazing voices, amasing technique! I'm happy to listen you again. First time it was in Arezzo in 1992, I was a member of children choir Vesna. Now I'm 30 years old, but I remember your singing since this time.

[@benp3485]

Congratulations for even competing against Madz, did you happen to have a video of those events? Pls upload

[@3yes0ny0u]

Oh wow! This must be so nostalgic!

[@manuel_1185]

This was the best batch of the MADZ.. Solid bass, razor tenor, floating altos and power sopranos👍👌🇵🇭

[@eagleseye4396]

I agree. I hear a lot of flats and sharps and heavy voice placements among the current batch.

[@deiiisan]

Same. In my opinion, this batch had the best sopranos. They really soar! The current ones don't have this tone.

[@reginstravels]

Have you heard of the Madz '89?

[@manuel_1185]

I will search this batch... If there is videos on youtube.

[@franciscepillo3044]

True. This batch sounds like a choir from heaven.

[@pauljacobenriquez]

Anyone brought here by Madz 2007’s reunion concert last December 30, 2023? ❤

[@vincentsomoza7380]

It's me again. I don't know but everytime I needed to think and ask God what is He trying to tell me at this point in my life, I always go back to this music and it helps me so much. I'm at the rock bottom now and I thank God for this music. Thank you Tim's Music Corner for uploading this video. I feel peace in my heart.

[@TimChen0913]

God bless you!

[@ernestjohntamana9046]

2024 and still here listening to this wonderful ethereal performance by Madz ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ferdinandleano4153]

Use your earphones specially from 6:33 when they sang in unison and then boom until the end. Uwian na may nanalo na talaga.

[@ferdinandleano4153]

Very deserving of the EGP. To me they are still the best grand prix winner ever

[@powrpuff]

In "Salimm su, tanto chi'i' vidi, De le cose belle che porta 'I" - that small opening to paradise was sung so delicately and effectively that when "Ciel" is first introduced (E) - the perfect third - heaven, sounded the way it should be. It's so Callas, I love it!

[@resolution8868]

The excellence that even time can't wither away. 14 years ago, these blessed audience experienced one heaven of a performance, good for them!

[@SyNunilon]

If the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is considered "America's Choir", the Madz would not only be the "Philippine's Choir" but the "World's Choir".

[@nhelou2009]

BIG AMEN FOR THAT (",)(,") I SO AGREE!

[@dormamo6917]

Nunilon Sy over

[@Charlesssssss]

Sit. Down.

[@southernsky9731]

@@Charlesssssss eat shit

[@rommellupae9100]

Amen!

[@choirpanda]

I was there. I got goosebump during their performance.. This is by far my most favorite performance of Madz.... their sound is so ethereal as if i am in a trance entering the gate of heaven.

[@ferdinandleano4153]

This is their winning piece and the best version ever in the world. Angelic voices from heaven

[@vincentsomoza7380]

During nCov Outbreak, this piece makes me feel calm and could think this too shall pass. Still Listening to you #2020

[@mecca0325]

i always go back to this song whenever i need peace

[@jericomaon2718]

I feel when i watching this .. I'm in heaven and free fron Corona Virus

[@esvidaurreta815]

@@mecca0325 me too

[@mecca0325]

@@esvidaurreta815 kaka relax

[@mecca0325]

the harmony itself tells a story, liwanag pagtapos ng dilim, bahaghari pagtapos ng bagyo

[@ilijata]

… this kind of magnificent music masterpieces and extraordinary interpretations can slow down the apocalypse …

[@crazybaldh3ads]

best ever comment!!!

[@preppybeast6293]

i was in the massachusetts allstate choir and we sang this too, and its amazing to me that this amount of people, the phillipine madrigal singers, can achieve this gorgeous, full sound, with like 20 people. its absolutely breathtaking. i love this piece.

[@dekster10024]

@alanine000 sopranos: liaa ambrosio, rhina palma, em macanaya, marivic llamas, karlene denolo, bianca lopez altos: pearl reyes, julie hernandez, melody lalata, gladys siducon countertenor: chris borela tenors: sheen sanchez, leo paolo leal, erwin andaya, john christian 'jc' jose, aldrich batalla basses: johoney romulo, emmanuel miranda, philip mabunga, melvir ausente, enrico lagasca, marvin gayatgay

[@henrypardinas2987]

I miss this batch of Madz. The quality is like no other.

[@neilbelua]

the only human voices that could almost match the choir of heaven. and they are filipinos! great!

[@IamJireh]

It's year 2021, and I still go back to this. Thank you Madz! Mabuhay kayo!

[@tccinmemory]

I can't stop watching this several times since it was posted here. I am a soprano. Anytime I have to sing descant part, I imagine to this. Thanks for providing me the greatest role model, ever!

[@uberathlete]

Man, they did great. That competition is crazy competitive, especially since they were going against the Vesna Children's choir which also won the grand prix before. Vesna is probably the toughest of the challengers cuz they are a children's choir, angelic voices and all. Put together Vesna and Madz and you'll probably get as close to perfection as is possible.

[@user-bt1zp9no5o]

And the Vesna choir beat them last 2017…. Both are amazing indeed,,,

[@clairec5836]

2024! Still brings me to tears

[@kwechkwech]

the fact that you can't understand the song, but it still make you cry, is testament to how well the Madz tackled this piece. Bravo!

[@khaoz07]

The best batch of sopranos talaga

[@jakevm10]

no choir in the world beats the Philippine Madrigal Singers...our very own. Couldn't be more proud

[@junrhensojon17]

Still a magical and heavenly performance up to now. My favorite from MADZ. Goosebumps!

[@nelocc41]

I've been listening to this version since they've won the Grand Prix in 2007. It's been 10 years since then, I'm still listening to their angelic voices. A two-full-choir required piece with over 20 singers but they've sound like legions of them!

[@ferdinandleano4153]

6:52. 7:13. That incredible soprano

[@gabedenice8355]

sounds like legions of angels singing...chills everywhere.

[@psyrvn]

found this in 2016, and now in 2022 never stop coming back

[@ferdinandleano4153]

I understand this piece is intended for two full choirs and Madz are just 24? Incredible how they sounded like a hundreds of voices and so powerful !

[@hyoyeonsblondehair4315]

How I wish every person in the world can hear this. Beautiful.

[@jaycasis]

And i got to see and hear them live last Dec 30, 2023 in their reunion concert. I made the right choice of going that night though I dont have a ticket in my hand (bec it's already sold out). Thank God I was still able to purchase one on the actual venue. I love you, Madz! Thank you for inspiring me to be excellent and to always sing from the heart. Still a dream come true for me! ❤️

[@TimChen0913]

I was there, too. Just came back to Taipei today!

[@jaycasis]

@@TimChen0913 too bad I wasn't able to see you, Sir. Hope to see you in person soon! Happy New Year! ☺️

[@TimChen0913]

Happy New Year!

[@paulo.gabriel03]

Listening to this, 2023 anyone?

[@mariagaviola7618]

2024!

[@trcherrera]

My favorite amongst all their rendition. Go back to this every now and then.

[@patrickazarcon6511]

Still listening amidst COVID19. Very uplifiting.

[@manyelo02]

Amazing descant of high note of “Che Tutto” by Ma’am Liaa, so soft but clear! 4:30

[@josgentry]

this is the most beautiful performance. ever.

[@noelcc6606]

Indeed they are amazing! Its already Sept 28, 2022 and i am still listening to these angelic voices tirelessly! I love you Madrigals!❤💕

[@marianitohicanaiii7328]

I have been exposed to different interpretations of this piece, but none of them can compare to the way Madz performed and presented the beauty of this choral piece. There is something special about how they sang it. I find it to be captivating, and it really resonates with me. Simply superb.

[@ferdinandleano4153]

Grabe ang breathing technique nila and how they sustain those notes for sooo long and powerful from 6:38 hanggang end

[@justinmacasinag6258]

Hanapin mo po sa settings andun po

[@bathursted]

I started listening to this in 2008. I never stopped since.

[@jargarbo]

It’s now 2019.... I still keep on coming back for this masterpiece! So heavenly!

[@rjclaudeniones3547]

Same. This song is timeless

[@tonialbiol5802]

same

[@jansenreolada1687]

dam right! chills to the bone!

[@robertAXTIGIN]

It’s May of 2020 and I’m here! 😊

[@jargarbo]

It's January 24, 2021 and I'm back here still listening amidst all the things happening around the world. Their voice., This masterpiece still gives me chills and gives me so much emotions listening. 🙏🏽

[@paoloparayno9694]

5:33 This is how I imagined Heaven would sound like ❤

[@RyanBiBiVlogs]

nothing compares... ive been listening to this song of madz many times and still having goosebumps. very enchanting and angelic.

[@TimChen0913]

You are welcome, it's my pleasure. I can't wait to go to Manila from Taiwan to watch Madz's homecominig concert in October 27.

[@nestorgraciano8735]

Same as others, i kept coming back to this piece, why? It's my soul says.. go back and listen..lol..This was recorded at that time via a video camcorder and it was perfect. Imagine if it's recorded with professional recording equipment, I don't know what to say.

[@ferdinandleano4153]

Listen to the flawless and magnificent transition of harmony from 5:32 From this onwards this is where I get all the goose bumps everytime I listen to this over and over and over again. The incredible legatos and spectacular soprano blew me away

[@RobLobstuhh]

omg, i just saw the sheet music for this song, and stroope actually wrote it for two full SATB choirs harmonizing with each other at the same time. in other words, in this video you are viewing right now, the madz are divided into two SATB choirs at this very performance, conducting themselves, and singing in full 8 part! AMAZING! MADZ, AMAZING!

[@mmelshapbsglobal]

Best choir ever! Amazing!

[@princesiachin279]

I listen everyday to madz song. when I'm at work place, at home, everywhere, I always listen to them and also sing along. Now I almost know all the songs they sung in bass part coz I'm a bass singer when I was in college back then. All my friends at work always ask me why I always play this kinnd of song everytime from morning to evening, and I said that I love this kind of music especially sung by Philippine Madrigal Singers.

[@ivz9759]

First saw this video way back 2010... still give me the chills this 2019.

[@smferido9898]

May 2023 everyone?

[@jackjackreyes]

Now we can say the piece has been truly sung.

[@JMPNavarro]

Simplicity in the best sense, elegant vocal lines, virtuosity in service of the music, seamless breathing, broad dynamic ranges, felt, textured, and nuanced singing...everything you want in a choir is present here. What a blessing you all are. Tears welled in my eyes with this video. One of your all-time best.

[@marysalasp]

Maravilloso!!!!!!...estuve presente tanto en sus ensayos como en el grand prix....bravo!!!

[@ferdinandleano4153]

I dont know if any choir in the world has , is and will able to match this paricular puece and performance. I found some international and award winning choirs too but im sorry it really pales in comparison. I think this is one of the hardest choir pieces ever

[@mr.romangkanor4463]

That emotions!!!Eargasmic music indeed from this powerful choir...Thanks for inspiring a lot of choirs in the Philippines.

[@freedom584]

This song made them win! Impeccable!

[@konerks]

This is the best version of Riveder le Stelle. Been playing some here on youtube but nothing compares to their rendition! :)

[@jomelarguela1669]

I think this is more clear version of this audio. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKrPpqWvhr2anMU

[@jowdate]

I wish someday I could hear them perform live. I am a young fan of them and they are my inspiration to be a better member of pur choir group in church🤍

[@leif_1733]

I will never get tired of this heavenly music. #2020 #quarantine

[@giomark]

The transition from @5:25 to @6:20 - it's ethereal and incredibly moving. I wish they'd come to NYC more often!

[@RuebenPaul]

@2:03 see one of the judges' head move from the sheet music to the performers onstage...he must have heard the sound he was looking for...to hell with the sheet music. Very impressive sound, always a must in one's ipod

[@yoshuasiahaan2780]

I could say this is the best Madz team ever!

[@RichardHannay]

Haunting.... Simply haunting... 5 stars...

[@elainelat8067]

Love this! This is my absolute favorite in all of the pieces they've sung. I'm responsible for about 20 views already, lol! I always listen to this whenever I want to relax. Paulit-ulit ako magpatugtog, lol!

[@juliuscanoza9718]

Madz 2007 reunion concert last night (Dec 30) ✋✋✋

[@s.t.santos5928]

This is a MIC DROP performance.

[@franklin5919]

2nd sop, what a monstrous vcoal, but in a very good way❤

[@bigvontheory]

Been listening to this rendition of the MADZ since they won. Zup, 2021?!

[@silva29]

Eleven people were apparently deaf and could not appreciate this wonderful performance by one of the best singing groups out there.

[@genesisfajardo2882]

Ito yung batch ng madz na gustong gusto ko yung grupo kakaiba sila sa bagong mga batch ng madz ngyon ..

[@craigwalters]

This maybe some of the most wonderful choral singing I have every heard! These guys are really good!

[@dayuhan04]

I got goosebumps just listening to their voices!!! A testament to a truly world class talent of Filipinos! strive hard, aim high!

[@doormatttttttt]

The Philipine madrigal singers are great. They came to our school two years ago for an informal concert and it was simply phenomenal.

[@TheHolisticSoul]

Listening to the Philippine Madrigal Singers singing this song gave me goosebumps! Incredible voices! MABUHAY TAYONG MGA PILIPINO!

[@genemichaelg]

Cool... Very very cool ! ! ! All hail, Philippine Madrigal Singers . . . Thanks for giving glory to our country . . .Ü

[@yvesvenezolana]

I'm just awed to the right side group (mr. Borela's group) of having only two sopranos and the voices were still floating heavenly and evidently.

[@luckylamakey2735]

one of my fav. piece riveder de stelle that sung by my fav. choir MADZ, 2019 and still loving and still get the eargasm 😍

[@edmundcasey7765]

IT'S OFFICIAL, MADZ IS ONE OF BEST WORLDWIDE, IF NOT, THE BEST. PHILIPPINES PRIDE. .

[@juanmiguelleandroquizon1328]

Wow. This is just...something else. This performance is beyond words.

[@sirjerome9699]

6:50-6:59 is heavenly ❤️

[@LittleBlue0811]

2021 and I’m still awed by this historic performance ❤️🎶

[@justinmacasinag6258]

My wise 88-year old filipino music teacher of violin, piano, guitar, mandolin and a vocal coach (music teacher from a well known university when she was younger) once said that of all the musical instruments, the human voice is the most beautiful.

[@avinkesuma]

Oh my God! they really deserve the champion title!! My jaw was dropped to the floor the whole time I listened to the song! Z. Randall Stroope woulb SO proud to hear his song is sung in such GREAT way and interpretation!! BRAVO MADZ!!! here's a standing ovation for you!!

[@tamerlano]

Really exquisite choral singing...I'm always astonished by how magical their blend is. I think singing in a mixed group and in a semi-circle really allows them to hear each other in a way that makes balancing voices much easier.

[@tjd1118gus]

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful music and your choir! Honestly, I get a lot of energy and impression from hearing this music, and I really almost cry everytimes when I listen to. I really wish to be there! Thank you again!

[@Nobody-ih3dt]

2020 and Im still listening to this

[@jericomaon2718]

Me too

[@kaleidorye]

I love how they sing in a semi-circle. Felt like you're part of them.

[@karmacanquints4222]

Its 2015 already and Im stiil appreciating their version...nice.

[@dzlfiqar]

+NaughthiestSocialWorker PeaceCraft same here!

[@imaginedragons1019]

For me its already 2016. I'm always searching for their new videos but still, i have to come back and listen to this.

[@jeipeejapes7520]

its 2017 for me :)

[@eyes0nyu]

2017 is ending in 4 months, and I still come back to this display of vocal virtuosity.

[@tonialbiol5802]

2018

[@Topherccino]

The reason behind why they are sitting is because they are proving that they are really professional singers since it is hard to breath when sitting. It is their trademark and their highlight.

[@yoymismiedos]

Christopher Eugenio The madrigals were sung sitting. So they sing sitting. Besides that are great singers

[@julespatrickomana2436]

the story behind why they're sitting semi circle is they consider the audience the other half of the circle, just like jamming with the crowd

[@bryantpark88]

"The group performs a variety of styles and forms but it specializes in the Madrigal, a polyphonic and challenging musical style popular during the Renaissance period where singers and guests would gather around the table during a banquet to sight-sing and make music together. This served as the inspiration for their unique style of singing - singing seated in a semicircle without a conductor". - Wiki

[@nhelou2009]

True(",) Singing sitting down is much more challenging than standing up. This is where you can tell a great choir from a not, no offense to all other choir groups. Two Thumbs Up for the Philippine Madrigal Singers! You all have made our country SO PROUD! And brought HONORS as well(",)(,")

[@neilsant1194]

How it feels when u are actually in that venue that very moment.... the sounds were exploding beautifully.

[@juliadiaz7361]

I can't believe I had the pleasure of being directed and coached by the composer of this song. Wish I could go back to that time over and over again. :c

[@s.t.santos5928]

WoW, lucky you!

[@jenevamedillo9161]

Riverder Le Stelle is one of my favorite choir pieces ever!!! Thank you for existing to sing it, UPMS! XD

[@mxeber]

Still the best version of this song in KZbin since 2007. 2nd best 2009 concert in the US by the same Choir (MADZ) with new members.

[@user-wd2gs6ro1d]

I can't forget the first time I listen this. Joyful and happy!

[@mezzogal]

I can't make out a word they're singing BUT the music is BEAUTIFUL!!! And I'm most impressed that they're singing sitting down.

[@yvesvenezolana]

Well, it just shows that Philippines is a prowess of Chorale Music. Que Viva Musica Filipina!

[@allisongillette]

I sang this song in my all state choir in Vermont. It remains to be the most inspirational and meaningful song I have ever sang. Whenever I sing it or hear it preformed I get chills. This is a very good performance of it.