Imagine being a hardworking medieval farmer, entering the church and listening to this chant. Impossible not to think the angels are welcoming you in heaven.
Welch eine Präzision! Es gibt nur sehr, sehr wenige gemischte Chöre, die den Klang so perfekt ausgewogen hinbekommen!! Diese herrliche Sopranstimme(n), die den Ohren schmeicheln und nicht schmerzen, wie so oft bei anderen Chören... Die Ausgewogenheit bis zu den warmen Bässen. Ein Genuss erster Güte!! danke, danke!!
@Christian Trevisan imagine naively thinking it wasn't. Money. Power. The catholic church had that in spades back then. And they sure weren't afraid to show it.
rob062388 The Catholic Church doesn’t do that anymore, other religions such as a lot of Muslim faiths still do to this day. I understand you might have a grudge against the Church for whatever reason but don’t act like it is about any moral reasons. The Church is beautiful and without it as it currently is, millions would literally die of starvation as we are the biggest donors of food/aid than everyone else combined. Let go of your biases and understand the faith before you criticize it. There are many angles to history and it would do you a lot of good to get perspectives from both sides before commenting further.
I listen to this song every morning, praying my baby will be released from the NICU. He has tuberous sclerosis and he's only 6 days old today. I haven't been able to hold him since he was born. It's been absolutely torturous. I just want my son to be healed. Please pray for my son Levi Michael Gabriel 🙏 Update as of 1/15/2022: We got to take Levi home in late November. He has daily seizures, but he's still a happy go lucky baby that hardly cries. He has been a huge blessing to our family and he's incredibly attached to me. Levi does need brain surgery to remove tubers in his occipital lobe. The tumors I'm his heart have shrunk since he was born on October 11th. Thank you everyone that has prayed for my adorable baby boy. 👶
Although you may not have been able to hold your son, God is holding him. Mark 10: 16And he (Jesus) took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. Jeremiah 1: 5“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” People forget that a prophet wasn't just someone who reveals God's word to us, but also teaches God's people. Your son was given a task by God. Your son is teaching God's people to have faith in God.
God will bless you sister.Don't worry.He will be alright.One day after many years you both will hear this song together and look back to this day.Sorry for my broken english.I hope you have a great and happy life ahead
This music has nothing to do with Christianity, it was composed on Mars for us chimps and we have kindly given you humans permission to listen to it.. 🌍🌍🌙👽👽👽🐒🐵🏃🏃🏃🐍👸👑
if you want to follow the lyrics> 0:00 Miserere mei, Deus, secundum magnam misericordiam tuam 0:47 Et secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum, dele iniquitatem mean 1:04 Amplius lava me ab iniquitate mea: (1:27) et a peccato meo munda me 1:53 Quoniam iniquitatem mean ego cognosco: et peccatum meum contra me est semper 2:10 Tibi soli peccavi et malum, coram te feci: ut justificeris in sermonibus tuis, et vincas cum judicaris 3:00 Sacrificium Deo spiritus contribulatus : cor contritum et humiliatum, Deus, non despicies 3:18 Benigne fac, Domine, in bona voluntate tua Sion : ut ædificentur muri Jerusalem 4:09 Tunc acceptabis sacrificium justitiae, oblationes et holocausta: tunc imponent super altare tuum vitulos U'r welcome
@@andrewsutton6640 i don't remember copying from anyone, aside the lyrics from wikipedia. I speak portuguese, wich is very similar to latin. I just searched de Lyrics, found the passages (they sang the 3 first and 3 last phrases), and then proceed to paste it synced.
As a former professional chorister I applaud you all. There is no other feeling quite like standing in the midst of musical and vocal perfection, in lockstep with your fellow singers, moving vocally as one. Once experiencing that, you’ll never forget it. Blessings to you all
Some fun history about this piece: It was (allegedly) originally performed exclusively in the Sistine Chapel, specifically during two services in Holy Week each year. The score was a closely held church secret, and transcribing it was forbidden. That is, until a 14 year old Mozart visited Rome and attended the first service of the week. He heard the song once and wrote it down that evening from memory. Then he attended the second service later in the week to correct any errors. The Pope's response to this was something along the lines of "bro that's awesome," and summoned Mozart back to the Vatican to give him an award. The restrictions on performing the piece were later lifted, giving us this masterpiece today. As with many things in history though, there’s not much hard evidence to support the story. So I can’t really say whether or not it happened this way, or if it happened at all. Regardless, it’s a fun story that highlights the genius that Mozart was even at a young age.
HAHAHA, what a great snippet of history; thank you! I could totally picture the deacon in charge of "keeping the piece a secret" and then watching Mozart write it down perfectly from memory like "no biggie"! Cheers!
yes! mozart was bestowed the highest papal rank ever created, still, he was not proud of it, he even lost it. Before being awarded, the pope suspected that he had stolen the notes, so he incarecated him
My husband was run over & killed crossing the road. He never made it to Hospital...he died lying on the road with wonderful strangers around, trying to console him as they waited for the Ambulance & the Police. I couldn't sleep, I was so stressed, grieving, disbelief, empty, helpless...this music kept my Sanity - I played it on my Computer in a Loop at night to try & switch my brain off... & wonderful Tallis Choir helped me too - thank you 💖
I am a Muslim and I shed tears of joy every day when I discovered such a masterpiece. The musical culture that emanates from Catholicism is absolutely incredible! It's inspiring, like so many things in my own religion! I am Muslim and I can feel God through these voices. We are much closer than we think. We have the same God after all ... Friendly, a Muslim.
U fill quickly be relieved. Have trust in God. Always believe in ur religion. And think about ur amazing body. U will soon recover. If our body realizes it there's a huge power that will cure you. Stay blessed.
Ich bin zwar weder gläubig noch teile ich deine politische Einstellung, die ich aus deinen Abos heraus entnehme. Aber das ist unwichtig. Ich wünsche dir alles Gute, eine möglichst nebenwirkungsarme Therapie und im besten Falle vollständige Genesung.
Dear Rick, this is absolutely true. I like the idea of displacing the Singers from one another. The Sound is awesome as a result. And it is so beautiful to look at. Good Conductor !
have a look at Elam Rotem's video on that matter. Basically, the piece as sung in this video is by no means as Allegri has intended it: the presence of both men and women is not historical, the pitch, even the music! It's a huge fraud and it still amazes me that, at the state of things on a musicological level, there are still people scamming us in this brutal way.
All this time I always found myself in search. I left Islam and converted to Christianity. This was the biggest step I ever took. It made me feel the light of Jesus fully.
@@01Zaleet God loved you so much that He came down and died for you on a cross! Then, He resurrected so that you would never die and spend eternity in joy with Him forever! Jesus loves you so much! Come home, true friend! ✝️
This is the first pirated song ever. Miserere was supposed to be played only in the Sistine Chapel during Easter, until a young Mozart went there when he was 14 years old, heard it, and transcribed it by memory back at home. (Please read Gino Madrid answer for more information)
Have mercy on me, O God, according to Thy great mercy. According unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies remove my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquities, and cleanse me from my sin. I knowingly confess my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against Thee only have I sinned, and done evil before Thee: that they may be justified in Thy sayings, and might they overcome when I am judged. But behold, I was formed in iniquity: and in sin did my mother conceive me. Behold, Thou desirest truth in my innermost being: and shalt make me to understand wisdom secretly. Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, make me whiter than snow. Open my ears and make me hear of joy and gladness: and my bones that have been humbled shall rejoice. Turn away Thy face from my sins: and remember not all my misdeeds. Create in me a clean heart, O God: and make anew a righteous spirit within my body. Do not cast me away from Thy presence: and take not Thy holy spirit from me.< br/>Restore unto me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. I will teach those that are unjust Thy ways: and sinners shall be converted unto Thee. Deliver me from blood, O God, the God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing of Thy righteousness. O Lord, open my lips: and my mouth shall spring forth Thy praise. For Thou desirest no sacrifice, where others would: with burnt offerings Thou wilt not be delighted. Sacrifices of God are broken spirits: dejected and contrite hearts, O God, Thou wilt not despise. Deal favorably, O Lord, in Thy good pleasure unto Zion: build Thou the walls of Jerusalem. Then shalt Thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with small and large burnt offerings: then shall they lay calves upon your altar.
Bless you. I am a woman born into Christianity. I no longer consider myself Chrisitan, or part of any religion. But I believe in God, saints and angels. Surely this is how the angels sing.
Human Rights comes from Judeo Christian Values and Beliefs if you believe in Human Rights then I hope you reconsider your faith and come to the Lord read the Gospel
Composed around 1638 During the reign of Pope Urban VIII. If you have the patience to look it up, you will find the Latin text and also the English translation.
@@seaglass22 There is an important difference between looking up a translation and understanding a language. I studied Latin for almost a decade, so patience is not the missing ingredient. Also, the version composed in the 1630s bares remarkably little resemblance to this contemporary performance. I was just making an off-the-cuff compliment, which is easy to pick apart if you want to scrutinize it.
I'm a 39 year old Atheist metal head, this is the most beautiful song I've ever heard in my life. Edit: I grew up a practicing and devout Christian and was so well into my 20's. Church on Sundays, Youthgroup once or twice a week. I've read the bible cover to cover many times in my life, meditating upon passages to truly understand them. I even began training to become a youth pastor before I stopped believing in the supernatural. To those of you hoping I find god I am flattered by your well wishes, I know it comes from a good place in your heart. To those of you who attacked me or are incapable of understanding why I contrasted my love for this piece with my Atheism, you lack basic critical thinking and you shame your god
@@JamesTheJocund not quite. I was raised Christian, was studying to become a youth pastor, then discovered I don't believe at all in the supernatural. This piece is musical genius, and one of the greatest works of mankind.
@@M0dernArcher "not Christian but God must exist" is a cope in and of itself. Read your God's word and discover his perfect design for you, which it so glorify Him and be with Him. No other religion that lays claim to be of the creator of the universe makes sense like Christianity does. And it makes sense because it's the truth
@@ignatiusrespecter I'm tired of seeing it, I saw many people saying it, and apparently Christianity (I include Catholicism, Orthodoxism, Protestantism) isn't alone, they always say their religion is so obviously the right one (ugh, these people of religions that aren't my own are so blind, obviously I'm right), and then sometimes there is the teenager atheist who says religion killed millions of people when Stalin literally imposed atheism and criticizes the Bible for things that aren't even there or because of a misconception that he has of religion. These arguments lead to nowhere, come up with a better thing and try to see through the eyes of the person you're arguing with to see why they think the way they think instead of thinking they are ignorant or arrogant because they don't believe in what you believe.
Thank you to the gentleman who used the balloon and captured me with this beauty and introduced me to this Masterpiece! The lady with the high note is beyond amazing!
@@inassh8685 I was the first fooled ! he is a great singer... The low amount of helium he inhaled wouldn't change his pitch, the way he masters the higher notes is impressive.
I am an Atheist, sang in choirs for many years, and was in a small a capella group singing motets similar to this, even sang in special church services sometimes to support the religious in our group, went to evensong in Winchester Cathedral to enjoy the singing and wonderful acoustics in our last trip to England, so even though the rituals don't impress me, the range of beautiful music is certainly the one bright light in religion. especially Christianity. The occasional mumbling minister was worth it for the lovely music we could sing.
@@aidanfletcher1236 "the holy spirit flows through this music and changes you". Nope, I love the music but I am still an Atheist, and am not impressed with the Catholic decor of idols. I have been in many Catholic cathedrals in Europe, impressive architecture. My daughter in law is Catholic, so seen it many times. Perhaps a bit more "holy spirit " in the form of sacramental wine would do the job. Music is universal. I listen to Chinese, Russian, all sorts, depending on my mood. Cheers.
I am autistic and this song is one of the few things that can calm me down during a crisis. I don't know why, but it works. Thank you so much from France!
Fact : Allegri’s ‘Miserere Mei, Deus’ was written in 1638 in the Vatican, as part of his work as a singer in the Sistine Chapel. It was regarded as so special that the Pope ordered that only 3 copies ever left the Vatican: one for the Padre Martini, one for the King of Portugal and one for the Holy Roman Emperor. Playing it on other places punishable by excommunication. Then Mozart when visiting rome happened to hear this masterpiece, went home and transcribed the piece from memory for the entire 15 minutes. At the time Mozart was 14.
And you’re wrong lol While the story you've provided is intriguing, it appears to be a fictional creation. Allegri's "Miserere Mei, Deus" is indeed a renowned composition, but the details about its restricted distribution and Mozart's alleged transcription at the age of 14 are not historically accurate. It's always fascinating to imagine such scenarios, but it's essential to distinguish between historical facts and creative storytelling. You are servants of the devil for not seeking truth
Please be mindful of the effect your last sentence may have on the person you speak to and ask if they are in keeping with your faith. @@PizzaLover-d6n
Yes, and 1638 is post-Renaissance, not medieval as the dopey You Tube generation thinks . That's because they don't know music and don't know the difference between chant (Miserere is not) and polyphony (Miserere is). More importantly read more widely. The teenage Mozart story is now very much debated as a charming myth.
Miserere mei, Deus, Latin for "Have mercy on me, O God" is a setting of Psalm 51 by Italian composer Gregorio Allegri. It was composed during the reign of Pope Urban VIII, probably during the 1630s, for the exclusive use of the Sistine Chapel during the Tenebrae services of Holy Week, and its mystique was increased by unwritten performance traditions and ornamentation. It is written for two choirs, of five and four voices respectively, singing alternately and joining to sing the ending in 9-part polyphony.
Legend has it that Mozart witnessed the performance as a child and was able to replicate it and made it available for playing outside the Sistine Chapel. Kind of vinyl rip.
Eva Garcia Usually it is up to boys age 10-13 to sing it before their voices break (especially in Kings College, Cambridge) I never sang the Miserere Mei solo personally but have hit the Top C doing scales before my voice broke :) Christian or not (personally not) , this type of choral music is truly magical and goosebumpy
Full body goosebumps. Im not a religious man, i've always been open minded about religion and respect everyone's views, but i would happily go to church everyday to hear this! That aside, this music is simply stunning. So beautiful, so powerful, makes me feel completely at peace yet at the same time strong. Sensational
@@friedrice9535 It was written for a boy soprano of course (no women in the Pope's choir). Bryn Terfel - the baritone - did a great version of it before his voice broke (but I don't think it's on TH-cam). But yes, her voice is very pure and boy-like, with none of the mature woman's vibrato. Quite amazing.
My father told me of his best memories growing up in Italy was going to church with his father and hearing the angelic voices of the choir. This reminds me of what he described. I know he is with me every day helping me within the love of God. He was born 1930.
Are tou attratte by rhe choir ir it Come frin a deep religius sebtiment? Or both are mixed?this has allthe time my problem because i hace known cheistians atheist agnostics or non Christian velievers appreciatevery much any dmsort of xtian sung liturgy i asked my self why?😊😊 M
May god bless your dad and take him with open arms to live forever in the shadow of our savior jesus christ. May you be reunited with your earthly and heavenly father in his grace.
She is absolutely amazing. I have already scanned www.tenebrae-choir.com/ website to find out who she before stumbling on your comment - so glad you posted it. Cheers!
Can't lie, she is absolutely astonishing. Her solo parts should be the definition for "delivering emotions". Whole choir is not to be taken any credit away though. Such a great piece of art and what a performance.
Mozart a commencé à composer à l'âge de 4 ans. Qu'est-ce qu'il en avait à foutre de Händel ????? Arrêtez d'écrire des conneries et allez un peu à l'Opéra au lieu de vociférer :(
It takes talent, and most of all a great deal of personal and spiritual dedication to practice to do what these vocal artists have accomplished in this piece. What's amazing is that works like this show all of us that we all have the capacity and ability to excel in our respective professions, and passions. This piece reminds us that, every day we are alive, we all have before us the opportunity to use our gifts for good, or for ill; it is our choice, and God willing, we will choose for the good.
@Jude M yes, and the work of LOTR itself is very obviously Catholic to the core aswell. Not just the music, but the symbolism etc. aswell. and of course the use of demons, angels, fallen angels (the fallen angel "Melkor" in LOTR is literally copy-pasted from the fallen angel "Satan" in the Bible), the one Creator (God), darkness vs. light etc.. all of it has a very deep connection to Catholicism, which is confirmed by Tolkien himself: "The Lord of the Rings is of course a fundamentally Catholic work". The same goes for the Hobbit. An interesting fact: in The Hobbit, when the White Council attacks Dol Guldur, the scene where Galadriel is lying on the floor with Gandalf's unconscious body in her arms, was deliberately shot to mimic the statue of the Pieta (they talk about it in the DVD extras).
@@TheChillty Exactly! And also, though I could be wrong on this one, the whitening of Gandalf's robes and appearance upon his rebirth/return to Middle-Earth, somewhat emulating the imagery of Jesus' resurrection.
@@TheChillty Lord of The Rings is first and foremost a retelling of Norse and Germanic pagan mythology, but there are obvious catholic themes certainly. There's also the themes, expanded on in Silmarillion, about the "garden of Eden" with the elvish home across the sea. There's also the Atlantis myth of Numenor and many, many pagan germanic and norse myths. LOTR is many things to many people, which is why it's so popular. You can also see it as a retelling of Europe with the Shire actually geographically located as Britain and the large empires to the South being those of Rome. Then of course the dark enemy to the South-East, speaking a coarse and strange language, some would say reminiscent of arabic.
@@erich8430 not first and foremost "norse retelling". its an almost explicit catholic work, where all the myths together builds up the divine echo of "the Truth", of which is Christianity. (Tolkien's own words). Tolkien explained to Lewis that the story of Christ was the true myth at the very heart of his stories and at the very root of reality, and he said that all the pagan myths presented in LOTR was expressed in a way to reflect the spiritual truths of Christianity. You can read much more about it in his poem "Mythopoeia"
READ THE BOOKS!! STOP TALKING ABOUT THE FILM!!! THERE IS NO SOUND NOR COLOR IN THE BOOKS ...ONLY JRRT AND YOUR IMAGINATION! STOP THE DESTRUCTION OF TRUE LITERATURE . READ THE MANY BOOKS JRRT TOOK THE TIME TO WRITE! NOT A FILM!
I m a Muslim and i love "Ezan" sounds. But the church musics are so relaxing. I have a lot of Christian friends. I love Christians people. Everyone is siblings. Hello my brothers and my sisters from Turkey
Kardeşim muslumansan şunu bil senin kardeşin müslümandır onlara saygı duyabilirsin ama onlar Allah in oglu var diyen insanlar haşa ve peygamberimiz ki en değerli insan onu reddeden biri ve birilerine kardeşim diyorsan imanın zayıflamış demektir bir kardeşinden öğüt diyelim buna.
@@aykut-icouldtheugly-dagli4935 neden her Hristiyanı ve Yahudiyi aynı kefeye koyuyorsunuz. Benim Hristiyan belki 100'ün üzerinde Hristiyan arkadaşım var ve neredeyse bir çoğu ramazan bayramımı kutladı. Hem de buna zorunlu değillerken. Tüm insanlar kardeştir. Sonuçta onların kitabını da Rabbim indirdi ve Hz. İsa da bir peygamber. Bu şekilde davranarak sadece din ayrımı yapmış olursun. Yani Allah bahşettiği bir dini reddetmiş olursun. Tek Kur'an'ı değil, diğer semavi dinlerin kitaplarını da okuyup kıyasladıktan sonra kararını vermelisin. Ve ayrıca hiçkimse benim inancımı sorgulayamaz. Bu sizin haddinize değil. Ve sizin Allah'ın yarattığı her canlıyı sevmeniz gerek. Çünkü Kur'an bunu öğütler. Son bir söz bırakıyorum buraya: "Yaratılanı severim, Yaradandan ötürü - Yunus Emre"
@@kookminaredating6826yazdıklarımdan yanlis çıkarım yaptığın kesin, ben onlara düşman ol demedim elbetteki iyi insanlar olacaktır müslüman olup kötü olan insanda var lakin işin özü hak dindin onların kitapları artık değiştirilmiş ve Allahın sözü olmaktan çıkmıştır şunu bilki isa peygamber ve tüm peygamberler çok değerlidir fakat hz.muhanmed s.a.v geldikten sonra hristiyanlık dini ve inancı bitmiştir ve hak din ve tek din islamdir. Bilgin ve yaşını bilmiyorum ama surdan anlatayım anlamak istersen anlarsın hz. Isa a.s ölmemiştir bizim dinimize göre ileride kıyametten önce tekrar gelicek ve deccal ile savaşıp onu öldürecektir bu kesin ve haktır. Hz. Isa a.s geldiği vakit bir peygamber olarak değil hz. Muhammed s.s.v in ümmeti olarak gelecektir, onlar yani diğer inançtan olanları sev say ons diyecek bişey yok zaten lakin hak din ve kitap islam ve kurandır onlar bir yanlışa inanmaktalar onlara özenirsen onlar gibi ölürsün unutma. Yazdıklarıma kırılma kötü bişey demedim bir kardeş tavsiyesi de geç :)
@@aykut-icouldtheugly-dagli4935 ben her insanı seviyorum ve hiçbirinin dinini yargılamıyorum. Belki onlara göre de bizim dinimiz yanlış olan. Onlar da buna inanıyor belki. Yurtdışında Islam ülkelerini bir terörist olarak tanıtıyorlar ve onların açısından bakınca da gerçekten vahşet gibi görünüyor. Ama onlardan yine de İslami tanımak isteyenler var. Ben de Hristiyanlığı ve Yahudiliği tanımak istiyorum. Bize burda Hristiyanlığı tanıttıkları gibi değil, bunları bir Hristiyanın bakış açısından öğrenmek istiyorum. Her dinde sevdiğim bazı şeyler var. Sonuçta hepimiz Allah'ın kullarıyız. Sen onları yanlış yoldasın diye suçlarsan, onlar bizi yanlış yoldasınız diye suçlarlarsa ortada sadece din savaşı olur. Herkesin kendine göre bir haklılık payı var. Bizim dinimizde zorlama yoktur. Biz sadece İslami anlatırız. Onlar ister inanır, ister inanmaz. Ama inanmazsa da ona "sen yanlış yoldasın" demeye hakkım yok. O artık, onunla Allah arasındaki bir mesele ve buna kimse karışamaz
@@kookminaredating6826 dediklerinde haklisin bişey sorcam birisi annene küfretse veya anneni yok saysa ona kardeşim dermiydin ? Onlar annenden daha değerli olanları reddediyor hristiyanlık yoktur din olarak hükmü bitmiştir dediğim şudur islam geldikten sonra diğer dinler hükmünü yitirmiştir hıristiyanlığı araştır ama öyle bir din ortadan kalkmıştır sana şunu diyorum onların kitabı incil dır incil insanlar tarafından değiştirilmiş bir kitaptır ve Allahın sözlerini içermiyor dinleri ise hz. Muhammed peygamber olduktan sonra bitmiştir sana kerem onder diye bir hocayı tavsiye ediyorum youtubetan izleyebilir bilgini geliştirebilirsin imanın artar inşallah bizlerinde artar ve son olarak islamin terörle bagdastiranlar terörü yapan kisilrdir örnegin isid abd israil pkk iran bunlar müslümanlık adı altında bir çok terör örgütü oluşturup islama arıyolar sucu bizler kusurluyuz lakin kusursuz olan islamdir çünkü koruyucusu Allahtir
I was born in Turkey. I am 59 years old now and have been disbeliever for many years. I imagine God as nature itself, in my world there are no prophets, no scriptures, instead I have conscience and mercy. These church choirs make me happy as I don't know why. I have no clue what they're saying and frankly I don't care, but I love it, I find peace. Pure human voice and church organ has a tremendous harmony. I respect those who have faith, as long as they approach me and like me as HUMAN. Stay healthy. From Turkey with love.
Great statement. I'm pure christian and don't even understand what they are singing. But i can feel this pure holyness and perfection. Muslims like you - as they all should be if they've read the Koran correctly - are great humans and people and friends to mine!!!!!
If you're ever interested, they're singing the 51st Psalm, in Latin. If you like, you can read it here. biblia.com/bible/esv/psalm/51 . In that Psalm David, caught in a growing web of lies, and having committed a great evil, is finally brought to his senses and confesses his wrongdoing to God. For more context, you can read the story of David and Bathsheba in 2 Samuel, chapters 11 and 12. It's really very dramatic, culminating in the famous words -- "You are the man!"
How could the performers NOT be in the credits?!? This drives me crazy with these movies; they list the directing and technical staff, but not the actual performers.
I think It's important for Atheists like me to understand the immense beauty in Christian art. Just because I don't believe in God it doesn't mean I don't appreciate the cultural significance of this religion.
I´ve had similar thoughts, but the beauty of the music and architecture - is it invariably connected to Christianity, or mere a product of Western civilization at that particual period of time?
@Vebunkd Something worth noting is that most, if not all, doesn't get to choose whether to believe or not. If given the choice, many would likely choose a higher meaning, a purpose, afterlife and so on over "meaninglessness" and existential confusion...
It's neither the proclaiming of one's belief nor disbelief that designates the reality of God or what others call "God." But when you, the individual, have the ability to give a respectful and appreciative attentiveness to the enactments of harmony, THAT alone is what proves the living presence of that which many require faith to hope for. It is the engine within each of us and its ability to inspire us to perceive its harmonious elements.
@Lovely Douche What are muricans lol? People can have their opinion whether they are American or not. Also, some of the members of this London-based choir are Americans.
@@davidhoffman6980 Sorry, but are you sure it is him? I don't think they look the same lol The concert and both singers are amazing though, but if I'm not mistaken the name of the tenor soloist in the rafters is Ben Alden.
1:38 and 3:56 Those notes goes straight into your heart. She's magnificent, amazing, wonderful, extraordinary and all other superlatives I can think of.
She has the showiest role in this piece (as is often the case with sopranos, God bless them), but honestly, the entire choir is over-the-top amazing. Every single singer in this video is incredibly talented.
When I was in College, our choir sang this. It was the first time i had ever heard it. I have always loved it. The College was run by Benedictine Monks who were actually Catholic.
@@zeinm.7391 As a matter of fact, I can venture to describe. There is a paper called "Openness to Experience and Awe in Response to Nature and Music: Personality and Profound Aesthetic Experiences" out of the University of North Carolina Greensboro. It has to do with your personality and your degree of Openness to Experience. Your personality may be one reason why these things affect some of us so profoundly, and not others. As a spiritual person, I have an alternative suggestion: that the most beautiful things in this world tap into the divine part of our souls and just for a moment remind us of who we are, where we came from and what we want to become. Some of us tend to be more sensitive to it than others, for reasons I can't fathom.
Like, how in the hell can people do this... that note so high yet it's so steady and controlled. I kinda makes me angry people can sing this beautifully
This song, even at its surface level, is amazingly beautiful, but somehow gets more beautiful if you understand it’s about suffering and confession, and even more so when it’s typically performed during Holy Week.
I just finished watching season 1 of The Leftovers. In the penultimate episode they play part of this and a little later the melody from Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters". Both hint at the reconciliation and coming to terms embodied in the last episode.
I know this may not be the most historically accurate version but just imagine being a peasant in the past, walking into the church and hearing this magnificent music. How do you not feel like you are in presence of a glorious, divine and all-powerful being? How do you remain unmoved?
As I learned some time ago, you must have been to Rome to hear this piece for more than a hundred years, because it was only sung at St. Peter and to copy the score was highly illegal
As a young man I found my life extremely difficult I would go for long drives late night, many times breaking the limits of what was safe. It worsened to driving in total darkness waiting for the inevitable to take me. I started playing this through my car stereo whilst driving and it calmed me and almost delivered me through those times. I revisit this piece to remember
I am a Muslim and I love to listen to church hymns. It relaxes my soul, I close my eyes and feel them all separately. very impressive, like a work of art
Seems to me there’s peace in Christianity for you than what others things in this temporary life can provide either it be different religions, short lived pleasures, etc. I advise you to seek Jesus Christ, the incarnate Word of God in the flesh, who is himself God and one with him. Read the book of John and God bless you.
@Mandalorian You could also accept that Jesus is a hugely respected part of the Muslim faith as one of the most acknowledged and loved prophets of god's teachings to our mortal souls....
Josephine Stephenson was of course fantastic. But I think it's a little unfair to see her as the sole luminous star in this. The blending of all those voices is perfect. The male soloist, without harmonious accompaniment, was brilliant. And if you can pick out the voice of the Nephilim male (that nine-foot-tall guy), it's also fantastic and perfect accompaniment for the ladies. Everybody involved in this (with a double thumbs-up to the sound engineers and videographers) deserves a deep bow and amen. This is all so inspiring...oh man.
As a Turks, I have the utmost respect for Christians. If we can live together, life will be wonderful and I enjoy listening to your worship hymn. it gives me peace.❤
Mum dik kanka duan kabul olacaktır benim eski sevgilim katolig Hıristiyandı beraber mum diktik o benim Hıristiyan olmamı diledi bende rabbim dalga geçmek gibi olmasın onu hideyete erdir dedim Ben hala Müslümanım ama o artık Hıristiyan değil Müslüman oldu sende bir 🕯️ dik bence
As you probably know, Tenebrae's previous recording of the Miserere mei was recently voted N° 1 by France Musique...and Tenebrae just seem to get better and better as the years go by!!
What makes me cry about these songs is that they’ve been around for hundreds of years and a will remain once we’re gone. Just a bit of human history that will hopefully always remain.
well done. It's important to get a broad musical experience without any prejudice, so we see the beauty in difference to what we already know. Imho I think there is no better to broaden one's cultural horizon than music from different times and places. Again, well done.
Psalm 51 Transliteration so you can actually follow along: Miserere mei, Deus Have mercy on me, God Secundum magnam misericordiam tuam According to your great kindness Et secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum And according to the multitude of your mercies, Dele iniquitatem meam Erase my iniquities Amplius lava me ab iniquitate mea Wash me completely from my iniquities Et a peccato meo munda me And cleanse me of my sins Quoniam iniquitatem meam ego cognosco For I know my iniquities Et peccatum meum contra me est semper And my sins are always before me Tibi soli peccavi To you alone, I have sinned Et malum coram te feci And done evil before you Ut iustificeris in sermonibus tuis That you may be fair in your speech Et vincas cum iudicaris And justified in your judgement Ecce enim in iniquitatibus conceptus sum Behold, I was conceived in iniquity Et in peccatis concepit me mater mea And in sin did my mother conceived me Ecce enim veritatem dilexisti incerta Behold, you desire truth in the inward parts Et occulta sapientiae tuae manifestasti mihi And you teach me wisdom in the hidden places Asparges me hysopo et mundabor Purify me with hyssop and I will be clean Lavabis me et super nivem dealbabor Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow Auditui meo dabis gaudium Let me hear your joy and gladness Et laetitiam exultabunt ossa humiliata And my humble bones will rejoice Averte faciem tuam a peccatis meis Turn your face away from my sins Et omnes iniquitates meas dele And erase all of my iniquities Cor mundum crea in me Deus Create in me a pure heart, oh, God, Et spiritum rectum innova in visceribus meis And renew your right spirit within me Ne proicias me a facie tua Do not turn me away from your sight, Et spiritum sanctum tuum ne auferas a me And do not take your Holy Spirit from me Redde mihi laetitiam salutaris tui Return your gladness and salvation to me Et spiritu principali confirma me And uphold me with a willing spirit Docebo iniquos vias tuas I will teach sinners your way Et impii ad te convertentur And they will be converted unto you Libera me de sanguinibus Save me from blood, Deus, Deus salutis meae God, God of my salvation Exultabit lingua mea iustitiam tuam My tongue will praise of your righteousness Domine labia mea aperies Lord, open my lips Et os meum adnuntiabit laudem tuam And my mouth will sing your glory Quoniam si voluisses sacrificium dedissem utique Because you have not desired sacrifices Holocaustis non delectaberis For you don't delight in sacrifices, or I would do so Sacrificium Deo spiritus contribulatus Nor do you desire burnt offerings Cor contritum et humiliatum The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit A broken and humble heart Deus non spernet God will not despise Benigne fac Domine in bona voluntate tua Sion Do well before the Lord in your good pleasure to Zion Et aedificentur muri Hierusalem And build the walls of Jerusalem Tunc acceptabis sacrificium iustitiae Then you accept the sacrifices of righteousness oblationes et holocausta In oblations and burnt offerings Tunc inponent super altare tuum vitulos. Then they will offer bulls on your altar.
Sometimes the highest voice is done by a small boy who hasn’t reached puberty yet, it is supposed to be more of an echo in your mind rather than the meat and potatoes in the middle.
I heard this song in the cathedral Notre Dame de Paris on my 18th birthday, two weeks before it burned down. I was so touched by that heavenly sound that I had to cry.I did not know the name of this song and found it here by chance today. This song will always remind me of the indescribable beauty of Notre Dame❤
J’écoute cette magnifique prestation vocale souvent. Une démonstration de ce que l’humain peut faire de mieux. Merci de l’avoir mis à ma portėe. Aux petites heures du matin, ça me met dans une ambiance calme et hyper réaliste de me savoir sur la planète terre qui fait sa rotation dans une galaxie étoilée.
I'm a Muslim and in fact I have been trying to find it for 2 years and finally got it, it's so inspiring for me Thanks for uploading it, and peace be upon you and us 💖💖💖💖💖
Hosna Mohammed I hope this will show u that Jesus is the way that can lead you to eternal salvation. All your sins are forgiven because Christ paid the penalty for your sin.
I started on instagram and ended up here ..what a beautiful turn of events I’m probably going to listen to this everyday just hear her high pitch voice 😭😭I feel so at peace
Lyrics/Letras: Miserere mei, Deus: secundum magnam misericordiam tuam. Et secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum, dele iniquitatem meam. Amplius lava me ab iniquitate mea: et a peccato meo munda me. Quoniam iniquitatem meam ego cognosco: et peccatum meum contra me est semper. Tibi soli peccavi, et malum coram te feci: ut justificeris in sermonibus tuis, et vincas cum judicaris. Sacrificium Deo spiritus contribulatus: cor contritum, et humiliatum, Deus, non despicies. Benigne fac, Domine, in bona voluntate tua Sion: ut aedificentur muri Ierusalem. Tunc acceptabis sacrificium justitiae, oblationes, et holocausta: tunc imponent super altare tuum vitulos.
Imagine being a hardworking medieval farmer, entering the church and listening to this chant. Impossible not to think the angels are welcoming you in heaven.
indeed. nothing would have made me more confident in my faith than experiencing this song
This is from the 17th century.
@@timolff9239 good remark! I had the impression this was a kind of Gregorian Chant, that’s why I mentioned the Middle Ages.
I don't think peasants were allowed to go into these churches back then lol
There's a reason music was the domain of the church; it was considered to be spiritual
Wow!!!! She hit the notes without a balloon 😳😳😳
i see we’re both here from instagram🤝😂😂
@@kylerobbins9605 Lmmfao yes indeed…and I’m happy about that 😊😊🤝🤝🤝
Oh hi me too
Lmao ikr and we all got the song from this one guy named “contemporarypineapple” from the comment section lol
Skkkfsfg 😭😭😭😭
No one can sing like an angel.
The woman on the left:
"Hold my holy water"
you mean hold my Halo XD
yuki saax she has stolen my heart
Listen to Libera also!
I think you are overestimating angels.
💯❇😊
Welch eine Präzision! Es gibt nur sehr, sehr wenige gemischte Chöre, die den Klang so perfekt ausgewogen hinbekommen!! Diese herrliche Sopranstimme(n), die den Ohren schmeicheln und nicht schmerzen, wie so oft bei anderen Chören... Die Ausgewogenheit bis zu den warmen Bässen. Ein Genuss erster Güte!! danke, danke!!
I feel sorry for these people having to stand there singing for hours and hours as I replay this over and over.
You are a very cruel person. Shame on you. Give them a break.
Under-rated comment tbh. lol.
Aqua Squishy 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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😂😂😂 That was good.
Medieval Catholics definitely knew how to build a beautiful church.
It helps when you have a shitton of money you've tithed from your townsfolk.
@@rob062388 Most of the time that money came from donations. Not everything in history is vile and wicked.
@Christian Trevisan imagine naively thinking it wasn't. Money. Power. The catholic church had that in spades back then. And they sure weren't afraid to show it.
@Christian Trevisan I'm sure all the people the church killed in the name of God had a problem with it.
rob062388 The Catholic Church doesn’t do that anymore, other religions such as a lot of Muslim faiths still do to this day. I understand you might have a grudge against the Church for whatever reason but don’t act like it is about any moral reasons.
The Church is beautiful and without it as it currently is, millions would literally die of starvation as we are the biggest donors of food/aid than everyone else combined. Let go of your biases and understand the faith before you criticize it. There are many angles to history and it would do you a lot of good to get perspectives from both sides before commenting further.
I listen to this song every morning, praying my baby will be released from the NICU. He has tuberous sclerosis and he's only 6 days old today. I haven't been able to hold him since he was born. It's been absolutely torturous. I just want my son to be healed. Please pray for my son Levi Michael Gabriel 🙏
Update as of 1/15/2022:
We got to take Levi home in late November. He has daily seizures, but he's still a happy go lucky baby that hardly cries. He has been a huge blessing to our family and he's incredibly attached to me. Levi does need brain surgery to remove tubers in his occipital lobe. The tumors I'm his heart have shrunk since he was born on October 11th. Thank you everyone that has prayed for my adorable baby boy. 👶
🙏🙏🙏🙏
Although you may not have been able to hold your son, God is holding him.
Mark 10: 16And he (Jesus) took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.
Jeremiah 1: 5“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
People forget that a prophet wasn't just someone who reveals God's word to us, but also teaches God's people. Your son was given a task by God. Your son is teaching God's people to have faith in God.
I'll pray for you and your son, God bless you!
God will bless you sister.Don't worry.He will be alright.One day after many years you both will hear this song together and look back to this day.Sorry for my broken english.I hope you have a great and happy life ahead
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How do you listen to this without tears in your eyes? It’s so beautiful.
Impossible.
I sat with the fan beside me
@@JalilJeffersonSabas 🤣
I can’t believe I’ve listened to this song 21 Million times
Underated comment
Not a song - a chant!
I can believe it.
@@terrybrowne3448 I think they were writing in English, not a romance language.
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Everyone seems to ignore the bass singers, those low notes are impressive
They'd only recognize him, if there were thousands of Insta-/TikTok videos of him.
Bass is like eyebrows. If they're good, you won't even notice them. But if you remove it, oh boy...
It's so freaking clean
Everything is impressive in this masterpiece
@@Carrancka I love this analogy lol
Christian or not, how can someone dislike this?
not christian. and i agree
Lady Gaga fans...
This music has nothing to do with Christianity, it was composed on Mars for us chimps and we have kindly given you humans permission to listen to it.. 🌍🌍🌙👽👽👽🐒🐵🏃🏃🏃🐍👸👑
Non-theist here, and I agree. Good music, like all good art, is comprehensible only within the self and transcends the mundane.
A muslim here and i agree. Beautiful melody is beautiful melody. That's it.
Przepiękne wykonanie, anielskie głosy ! Cudne brzmienie ! Chwała Panu ! ❤
To jest chyba ta piesn, ktora Mozart wykradl z Watykanu...
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if you want to follow the lyrics>
0:00
Miserere mei, Deus, secundum magnam misericordiam tuam
0:47
Et secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum, dele iniquitatem mean
1:04
Amplius lava me ab iniquitate mea: (1:27) et a peccato meo munda me
1:53
Quoniam iniquitatem mean ego cognosco: et peccatum meum contra me est semper
2:10
Tibi soli peccavi et malum, coram te feci: ut justificeris in sermonibus tuis, et vincas cum judicaris
3:00
Sacrificium Deo spiritus contribulatus : cor contritum et humiliatum, Deus, non despicies
3:18
Benigne fac, Domine, in bona voluntate tua Sion : ut ædificentur muri Jerusalem
4:09
Tunc acceptabis sacrificium justitiae, oblationes et holocausta: tunc imponent super altare tuum vitulos
U'r welcome
Thank you❤❤
Solid.
Please pin the comment of original poster
Thanks!! I have trying to read a long time!!!
@@andrewsutton6640 i don't remember copying from anyone, aside the lyrics from wikipedia. I speak portuguese, wich is very similar to latin. I just searched de Lyrics, found the passages (they sang the 3 first and 3 last phrases), and then proceed to paste it synced.
she has an Angel´s Voice!!!
Yoğğ amınaa
@@yusufayaz2565 oekkdodndosdndosnsnss
@sephirot2010 If you're referring to the high soprano, her name is Josephine Stephenson. And in addition to this, she's also a composer!
@sephirot2010 Josephine Stephenson
She has the voice of an 11 year old boy before puberty hits. Good thing she doesn't need to be castrated.
When the building itself is a musical instrument....
Brilliantly put Zack.
@@edwardburns3405 Thank you so much Edward! Happy New Year
Well thinking
The building is more of a reverb pedal, I'd say haha
@@luisrocha26 Still a musical instrument though? I don't know much about the technicalities of music.
As a former professional chorister I applaud you all. There is no other feeling quite like standing in the midst of musical and vocal perfection, in lockstep with your fellow singers, moving vocally as one. Once experiencing that, you’ll never forget it. Blessings to you all
Some fun history about this piece:
It was (allegedly) originally performed exclusively in the Sistine Chapel, specifically during two services in Holy Week each year. The score was a closely held church secret, and transcribing it was forbidden. That is, until a 14 year old Mozart visited Rome and attended the first service of the week. He heard the song once and wrote it down that evening from memory. Then he attended the second service later in the week to correct any errors.
The Pope's response to this was something along the lines of "bro that's awesome," and summoned Mozart back to the Vatican to give him an award.
The restrictions on performing the piece were later lifted, giving us this masterpiece today.
As with many things in history though, there’s not much hard evidence to support the story. So I can’t really say whether or not it happened this way, or if it happened at all. Regardless, it’s a fun story that highlights the genius that Mozart was even at a young age.
HAHAHA, what a great snippet of history; thank you! I could totally picture the deacon in charge of "keeping the piece a secret" and then watching Mozart write it down perfectly from memory like "no biggie"! Cheers!
I feel wildly unaccomplished for some reason now
The restriction on this hymn outside the sistine chapel is a myth
yes! mozart was bestowed the highest papal rank ever created, still, he was not proud of it, he even lost it. Before being awarded, the pope suspected that he had stolen the notes, so he incarecated him
This story never ceases to amaze me. This masterpiece could of been lost to the ages.
My husband was run over & killed crossing the road. He never made it to Hospital...he died lying on the road with wonderful strangers around, trying to console him as they waited for the Ambulance & the Police. I couldn't sleep, I was so stressed, grieving, disbelief, empty, helpless...this music kept my Sanity - I played it on my Computer in a Loop at night to try & switch my brain off... & wonderful Tallis Choir helped me too - thank you 💖
Sorry for your loss.
Sincerely sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss.
My Condulance.
My condolences
I am a Muslim and I shed tears of joy every day when I discovered such a masterpiece. The musical culture that emanates from Catholicism is absolutely incredible! It's inspiring, like so many things in my own religion! I am Muslim and I can feel God through these voices. We are much closer than we think. We have the same God after all ... Friendly, a Muslim.
May peace & love be with you all the time !
✝️❤️☪️
Yeah except for the ones that worship jesus
The world needs more Muslims like you x.
@ᚨᚱᛏᚨᛗᛁᛏᚱᚨ᛫ᛊᚨᛗᚨᚾ Neither do we clown
As a muslim I have to say this is a masterpiece…. May god be with humanity…
Inshallah ✌️
May God have mercy on us. Forgive our cruelty towards our brothers and sisters.
"They know not what they're doing"
Amin
God is with humanity. He came to earth. He walks with us. Talk to Him. He loves you.
And with you, brother. God is great.
She hit that note like it owed her money
Under appreciated comment 😂
And she got paid
Levels of meaning
Which note is it? C6?
@@NiklasFischerComposer yep
I am laying in the Hospital with Cancer this song take my fear from the Dead away....
May God comfort and heal and bless you! Be blessed! Ask Jesus to be with you!
Courage Michel.
U fill quickly be relieved. Have trust in God. Always believe in ur religion. And think about ur amazing body. U will soon recover. If our body realizes it there's a huge power that will cure you. Stay blessed.
Ich bin zwar weder gläubig noch teile ich deine politische Einstellung, die ich aus deinen Abos heraus entnehme. Aber das ist unwichtig. Ich wünsche dir alles Gute, eine möglichst nebenwirkungsarme Therapie und im besten Falle vollständige Genesung.
God bless you sir may He give you more strength
As close to perfection as perfection can be
Dear Rick, this is absolutely true.
I like the idea of displacing the Singers from one another.
The Sound is awesome as a result.
And it is so beautiful to look at.
Good Conductor !
Best comments so far Gandalf the Grey!
Woa, fancy seeing you here Mr. Graham.
have a look at Elam Rotem's video on that matter. Basically, the piece as sung in this video is by no means as Allegri has intended it: the presence of both men and women is not historical, the pitch, even the music! It's a huge fraud and it still amazes me that, at the state of things on a musicological level, there are still people scamming us in this brutal way.
@@maurocolantonio9617 already seen it. Great video and great channel!
All this time I always found myself in search. I left Islam and converted to Christianity. This was the biggest step I ever took. It made me feel the light of Jesus fully.
Praise the LORD, God bless brother and welcome home.
Bienvenido hermano en Cristo Jesús.
Welcome to God's house, brother.
@@01Zaleetgo for it, Jesus loves you brother. God bless.you
@@01Zaleet God loved you so much that He came down and died for you on a cross! Then, He resurrected so that you would never die and spend eternity in joy with Him forever! Jesus loves you so much! Come home, true friend! ✝️
This is the first pirated song ever. Miserere was supposed to be played only in the Sistine Chapel during Easter, until a young Mozart went there when he was 14 years old, heard it, and transcribed it by memory back at home. (Please read Gino Madrid answer for more information)
now.... THAT's genius
Who says classical musicians rnt interesting
There's no way that guy wasn't somewhere on the spectrum.
Actually he wasn’t sure if he got the whole thing the first time so he went and saw it a second time to make sure it was correct.
Did u learn that from lemmino?
To those of you curious this is a song about a sinner praying to God to give them forgiveness for all the sins they commited.
Seth Layton thank you
It's a setting of Psalm 51.
the singer is king david
Have mercy on me, O God, according to Thy great mercy.
According unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies remove my transgressions.
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquities, and cleanse me from my sin.
I knowingly confess my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
Against Thee only have I sinned, and done evil before Thee: that they may be justified in Thy sayings, and might they overcome when I am judged.
But behold, I was formed in iniquity: and in sin did my mother conceive me.
Behold, Thou desirest truth in my innermost being: and shalt make me to understand wisdom secretly.
Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, make me whiter than snow.
Open my ears and make me hear of joy and gladness: and my bones that have been humbled shall rejoice.
Turn away Thy face from my sins: and remember not all my misdeeds.
Create in me a clean heart, O God: and make anew a righteous spirit within my body.
Do not cast me away from Thy presence: and take not Thy holy spirit from me.<
br/>Restore unto me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.
I will teach those that are unjust Thy ways: and sinners shall be converted unto Thee.
Deliver me from blood, O God, the God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing of Thy righteousness.
O Lord, open my lips: and my mouth shall spring forth Thy praise.
For Thou desirest no sacrifice, where others would: with burnt offerings Thou wilt not be delighted.
Sacrifices of God are broken spirits: dejected and contrite hearts, O God, Thou wilt not despise.
Deal favorably, O Lord, in Thy good pleasure unto Zion: build Thou the walls of Jerusalem.
Then shalt Thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with small and large burnt offerings: then shall they lay calves upon your altar.
wow thanks for telling me that
If you're looking for that high note 1:35 here you go and one more at 3:49
Hello, thank :)
It's a high C for those who want to know.
That is absolutely soul piercing. If Gregorian chant isn't the music of angels I don't know what is...
don't forget the second one at 3:48
Thank you king sir
I'm a muslim and i love this song , i feel like I'm in heaven when i hear it .
Bless you. I am a woman born into Christianity. I no longer consider myself Chrisitan, or part of any religion. But I believe in God, saints and angels. Surely this is how the angels sing.
@@jdstep97Et pourquoi avez vous quitté le Christianisme, si je ne suis pas trop indiscret ?
@@jdstep97Heathen.
Submit to the Lord!
Human Rights comes from Judeo Christian Values and Beliefs if you believe in Human Rights then I hope you reconsider your faith and come to the Lord read the Gospel
Some guy I've never heard of wrote this half a millennium ago in a language I don't understand and yet it brings a tear to my eye.
❤️ same feelings here
King David? Like 4000 years ago?
Salmo 50
Composed around 1638 During the reign of Pope Urban VIII.
If you have the patience to look it up, you will find the Latin text and also the English translation.
@@seaglass22 There is an important difference between looking up a translation and understanding a language. I studied Latin for almost a decade, so patience is not the missing ingredient. Also, the version composed in the 1630s bares remarkably little resemblance to this contemporary performance. I was just making an off-the-cuff compliment, which is easy to pick apart if you want to scrutinize it.
They sound like angels...
Yes they do. I'm sure that angels would sound god-like!
Agreed it's really beautiful...💞
And look like Zooey Deschanel.
Have you heard the angels singing?
@@slimefather5025 that's not the point, kid...
I'm a 39 year old Atheist metal head, this is the most beautiful song I've ever heard in my life.
Edit: I grew up a practicing and devout Christian and was so well into my 20's. Church on Sundays, Youthgroup once or twice a week. I've read the bible cover to cover many times in my life, meditating upon passages to truly understand them. I even began training to become a youth pastor before I stopped believing in the supernatural. To those of you hoping I find god I am flattered by your well wishes, I know it comes from a good place in your heart. To those of you who attacked me or are incapable of understanding why I contrasted my love for this piece with my Atheism, you lack basic critical thinking and you shame your god
Conversion Time
@@JamesTheJocund not quite. I was raised Christian, was studying to become a youth pastor, then discovered I don't believe at all in the supernatural.
This piece is musical genius, and one of the greatest works of mankind.
Oh the irony. Psalm 51, set to music, is the cats meow for an "atheist". Of course, you're not really an atheist. No one is. Come at me bro!
@@M0dernArcher "not Christian but God must exist" is a cope in and of itself. Read your God's word and discover his perfect design for you, which it so glorify Him and be with Him. No other religion that lays claim to be of the creator of the universe makes sense like Christianity does. And it makes sense because it's the truth
@@ignatiusrespecter I'm tired of seeing it, I saw many people saying it, and apparently Christianity (I include Catholicism, Orthodoxism, Protestantism) isn't alone, they always say their religion is so obviously the right one (ugh, these people of religions that aren't my own are so blind, obviously I'm right), and then sometimes there is the teenager atheist who says religion killed millions of people when Stalin literally imposed atheism and criticizes the Bible for things that aren't even there or because of a misconception that he has of religion. These arguments lead to nowhere, come up with a better thing and try to see through the eyes of the person you're arguing with to see why they think the way they think instead of thinking they are ignorant or arrogant because they don't believe in what you believe.
May the Lord's mercies always be upon us 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Thank you to the gentleman who used the balloon and captured me with this beauty and introduced me to this Masterpiece!
The lady with the high note is beyond amazing!
I’m here because of the balloon too
Josephine Stephenson
Actually he didn't breathe the helium, the balloon was just for the april joke
@@erato5730 really? It sure has fooled everyone!
@@inassh8685 I was the first fooled ! he is a great singer... The low amount of helium he inhaled wouldn't change his pitch, the way he masters the higher notes is impressive.
I'm not religious, but I would go to church every Sunday just to hear them sing..
you listen to them
and get this feeling....
is like getting touched by the Holy Ghost
Go to a traditional catholic church and attend to the solemn mass they sing Gregorian chants. 🙏
I am an Atheist, sang in choirs for many years, and was in a small a capella group singing motets similar to this, even sang in special church services sometimes to support the religious in our group, went to evensong in Winchester Cathedral to enjoy the singing and wonderful acoustics in our last trip to England, so even though the rituals don't impress me, the range of beautiful music is certainly the one bright light in religion. especially Christianity. The occasional mumbling minister was worth it for the lovely music we could sing.
that’s why the catholic church is so beautiful, the holy spirit flows through this music and changes you
@@aidanfletcher1236 "the holy spirit flows through this music and changes you". Nope, I love the music but I am still an Atheist, and am not impressed with the Catholic decor of idols. I have been in many Catholic cathedrals in Europe, impressive architecture. My daughter in law is Catholic, so seen it many times. Perhaps a bit more "holy spirit " in the form of sacramental wine would do the job. Music is universal. I listen to Chinese, Russian, all sorts, depending on my mood. Cheers.
Angel voice 1:34
Such a pure and crystalline voice.
So fragile, but so powerfull at the same time, it's hard to describe it.
Beautiful !
Excelent words
A boy used helium to do this
Break's my heart every time.
She was imitating the crystal clear voice of a boy as this was scored for a treble.
Best way to describe it is that it sounds exactly like a boy treble.
공간(장소) , 목소리, 울림이 하나가 되었네요. 아름답습니다. 영상 감사합니다.
I am autistic and this song is one of the few things that can calm me down during a crisis. I don't know why, but it works. Thank you so much from France!
Hymn of the cherubim by Tchaikovsky is another good one to listen to.
My dear, may God bless your life abundantly! Love from Brazil. 🇧🇷
God is calling to you
It's amazing the power that music has.
@@gabal1248 yea vocals for this. Case? Or is it also considered music
Fact : Allegri’s ‘Miserere Mei, Deus’ was written in 1638 in the Vatican, as part of his work as a singer in the Sistine Chapel. It was regarded as so special that the Pope ordered that only 3 copies ever left the Vatican: one for the Padre Martini, one for the King of Portugal and one for the Holy Roman Emperor. Playing it on other places punishable by excommunication.
Then Mozart when visiting rome happened to hear this masterpiece, went home and transcribed the piece from memory for the entire 15 minutes.
At the time Mozart was 14.
W Mozart moment
I don’t believe you. I could ask ChatGPT to write a story like this. Ok let me show you
And you’re wrong lol While the story you've provided is intriguing, it appears to be a fictional creation. Allegri's "Miserere Mei, Deus" is indeed a renowned composition, but the details about its restricted distribution and Mozart's alleged transcription at the age of 14 are not historically accurate. It's always fascinating to imagine such scenarios, but it's essential to distinguish between historical facts and creative storytelling. You are servants of the devil for not seeking truth
Please be mindful of the effect your last sentence may have on the person you speak to and ask if they are in keeping with your faith.
@@PizzaLover-d6n
Yes, and 1638 is post-Renaissance, not medieval as the dopey You Tube generation thinks . That's because they don't know music and don't know the difference between chant (Miserere is not) and polyphony (Miserere is). More importantly read more widely. The teenage Mozart story is now very much debated as a charming myth.
It is so hard to imagine how incredibly talented the early Church builders were to understand the dynamics to make this piece come alive!
@@enniopaone The church is older.
See this beautiful interpretation of this song made by some girls!
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@@barbaradefreitasvalle8038 olha os arautos aí kkkkkk Salve Maria!
@@LizardSC23 Salve Maria!!!!!
At last nowadays no eunuchs
듣고 듣고 또 듣고...
Miserere mei, Deus, Latin for "Have mercy on me, O God" is a setting of Psalm 51 by Italian composer Gregorio Allegri. It was composed during the reign of Pope Urban VIII, probably during the 1630s, for the exclusive use of the Sistine Chapel during the Tenebrae services of Holy Week, and its mystique was increased by unwritten performance traditions and ornamentation. It is written for two choirs, of five and four voices respectively, singing alternately and joining to sing the ending in 9-part polyphony.
Thank you for this information! Have a blessed Easter!
Thank you.. 👍
Thank you
Legend has it that Mozart witnessed the performance as a child and was able to replicate it and made it available for playing outside the Sistine Chapel. Kind of vinyl rip.
~B~ good info thanks
Who else came here to see if it was possible for it to be sung without helium and was blown away by that woman's voice?
Eva Garcia Usually it is up to boys age 10-13 to sing it before their voices break (especially in Kings College, Cambridge) I never sang the Miserere Mei solo personally but have hit the Top C doing scales before my voice broke :) Christian or not (personally not) , this type of choral music is truly magical and goosebumpy
@Bad Monkey Ana Maria
Me, lol
Samuel Jones that's not magical, that's sacred
Indeed!!
Full body goosebumps. Im not a religious man, i've always been open minded about religion and respect everyone's views, but i would happily go to church everyday to hear this! That aside, this music is simply stunning. So beautiful, so powerful, makes me feel completely at peace yet at the same time strong.
Sensational
Ahhhh oh my goodness, I agree! Just like imagine a whole host of angels in heaven or something! So beautiful that humans can sing this well! 😭😭😭
Live long and prosper!
Thank you so much
Zagłębicie się w tekst, to będziecie mieli mega gęsią skórkę. Z Panem Bogiem ♥️
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I have had the enormous privilege of seeing Tenebrae live. I really can't recommend it highly enough.
The soprano's voice is crystalline pure. Stunning.
Sounded like a boy's voice, the purest sound there is. More pure than the flute.
@@friedrice9535 It was written for a boy soprano of course (no women in the Pope's choir). Bryn Terfel - the baritone - did a great version of it before his voice broke (but I don't think it's on TH-cam). But yes, her voice is very pure and boy-like, with none of the mature woman's vibrato. Quite amazing.
worchj01 Which one is the soprano, I know nothing bout music lol
@@qbchewbie6395 The one in the cover photo
@@qbchewbie6395 The one who sings the high notes
My father told me of his best memories growing up in Italy was going to church with his father and hearing the angelic voices of the choir. This reminds me of what he described. I know he is with me every day helping me within the love of God. He was born 1930.
Are tou attratte by rhe choir ir it
Come frin a deep religius sebtiment? Or both are mixed?this has allthe time my problem because i hace known cheistians atheist agnostics or non Christian velievers appreciatevery much any dmsort of xtian sung liturgy i asked my self why?😊😊
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What how old are you?
May god bless your dad and take him with open arms to live forever in the shadow of our savior jesus christ. May you be reunited with your earthly and heavenly father in his grace.
@@jessintare4682 yes. But now and since more than 40 yeaes liturgic music anc choirs in itaky are a disaster
The solo guy between the pillars is epic.
I'm afraid he'll spawn in my backside and starts to sing.
@@Arno100ful would be even more epic
Looks like wide Putin
@@Arno100ful haha
He is a gay sorry😔🤟🏿
This is probably the most stunning choral work you will ever hear.
The note that she hit in 1:38 is unimaginable, wonderful chant.
She hit that twice
Med Salim, it is only a high C. Singers 'hit it' all the time in both early and modern music. You see to be very easily impressed.
I can hit it when I stub my toe on the counter
For a soprano, C6 isn't unimaginable
@@youtuuba shut the fuck up, stop trying to go “ohhh that’s nothing” its still really impressive so stfu 🖕
The soprano (hitting those high notes) is Josephine Stephenson!
Thanks for the name
A really wonderful voice
Thanks man!
THANK YOU! Been trying to find out who owns that angelic voice
On my way to kidnap her...😏😏😏
That amazing soprano soloist with the high 'C' is Josephine Stephenson who is also a composer.
Her compositions couldn't be more different from this music!
She is absolutely amazing. I have already scanned www.tenebrae-choir.com/ website to find out who she before stumbling on your comment - so glad you posted it. Cheers!
Can't lie, she is absolutely astonishing. Her solo parts should be the definition for "delivering emotions". Whole choir is not to be taken any credit away though. Such a great piece of art and what a performance.
@@theoldar what compositions?
Mozart a commencé à composer à l'âge de 4 ans. Qu'est-ce qu'il en avait à foutre de Händel ????? Arrêtez d'écrire des conneries et allez un peu à l'Opéra au lieu de vociférer :(
My cat really loved this chant, he sat on my lap and listened to it... God bless you!
Does he also like Henry Purrcell?
The videographer(s) and sound engineers deserve some admiration here too. The production quality of this video is top notch
Yes, the green screens! When the tenor isn’t actually the size of those pillars 😅 2:04
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@@papamagsthey are cloisters so that is actual
@@papamags 0:50 the pillar "window" is small
They knew the music and singers well
It’s unreal how anyone can ever compose this, any one human. It sounds like angels worshiping God. It sounds spiritual, unreal, not of this world
Italians do it better 😎
It takes talent, and most of all a great deal of personal and spiritual dedication to practice to do what these vocal artists have accomplished in this piece. What's amazing is that works like this show all of us that we all have the capacity and ability to excel in our respective professions, and passions. This piece reminds us that, every day we are alive, we all have before us the opportunity to use our gifts for good, or for ill; it is our choice, and God willing, we will choose for the good.
Yes but according to a human created p view about how angels would probably worship god
Humans created God. These are just people who put time and practice into their art
@@moosesnWoop I will pray for your conversion.
No wonder Tolkien wanted his works to have a strong overtone of Latin mass choir music (elvish music, silmarillion etc.). Absolutely stunning
@Jude M yes, and the work of LOTR itself is very obviously Catholic to the core aswell. Not just the music, but the symbolism etc. aswell. and of course the use of demons, angels, fallen angels (the fallen angel "Melkor" in LOTR is literally copy-pasted from the fallen angel "Satan" in the Bible), the one Creator (God), darkness vs. light etc.. all of it has a very deep connection to Catholicism, which is confirmed by Tolkien himself:
"The Lord of the Rings is of course a fundamentally Catholic work".
The same goes for the Hobbit. An interesting fact: in The Hobbit, when the White Council attacks Dol Guldur, the scene where Galadriel is lying on the floor with Gandalf's unconscious body in her arms, was deliberately shot to mimic the statue of the Pieta (they talk about it in the DVD extras).
@@TheChillty Exactly! And also, though I could be wrong on this one, the whitening of Gandalf's robes and appearance upon his rebirth/return to Middle-Earth, somewhat emulating the imagery of Jesus' resurrection.
@@TheChillty Lord of The Rings is first and foremost a retelling of Norse and Germanic pagan mythology, but there are obvious catholic themes certainly. There's also the themes, expanded on in Silmarillion, about the "garden of Eden" with the elvish home across the sea. There's also the Atlantis myth of Numenor and many, many pagan germanic and norse myths.
LOTR is many things to many people, which is why it's so popular. You can also see it as a retelling of Europe with the Shire actually geographically located as Britain and the large empires to the South being those of Rome. Then of course the dark enemy to the South-East, speaking a coarse and strange language, some would say reminiscent of arabic.
@@erich8430 not first and foremost "norse retelling". its an almost explicit catholic work, where all the myths together builds up the divine echo of "the Truth", of which is Christianity. (Tolkien's own words). Tolkien explained to Lewis that the story of Christ was the true myth at the very heart of his stories and at the very root of reality, and he said that all the pagan myths presented in LOTR was expressed in a way to reflect the spiritual truths of Christianity. You can read much more about it in his poem "Mythopoeia"
READ THE BOOKS!! STOP TALKING ABOUT THE FILM!!! THERE IS NO SOUND NOR COLOR IN THE BOOKS ...ONLY JRRT AND YOUR IMAGINATION! STOP THE DESTRUCTION OF TRUE LITERATURE . READ THE MANY BOOKS JRRT TOOK THE TIME TO WRITE! NOT A FILM!
I listen to this once a day as it is the most beautiful music and prayer I have ever heard. It makes me cry it is beautiful.
I m a Muslim and i love "Ezan" sounds. But the church musics are so relaxing. I have a lot of Christian friends. I love Christians people. Everyone is siblings. Hello my brothers and my sisters from Turkey
Kardeşim muslumansan şunu bil senin kardeşin müslümandır onlara saygı duyabilirsin ama onlar Allah in oglu var diyen insanlar haşa ve peygamberimiz ki en değerli insan onu reddeden biri ve birilerine kardeşim diyorsan imanın zayıflamış demektir bir kardeşinden öğüt diyelim buna.
@@aykut-icouldtheugly-dagli4935 neden her Hristiyanı ve Yahudiyi aynı kefeye koyuyorsunuz. Benim Hristiyan belki 100'ün üzerinde Hristiyan arkadaşım var ve neredeyse bir çoğu ramazan bayramımı kutladı. Hem de buna zorunlu değillerken. Tüm insanlar kardeştir. Sonuçta onların kitabını da Rabbim indirdi ve Hz. İsa da bir peygamber. Bu şekilde davranarak sadece din ayrımı yapmış olursun. Yani Allah bahşettiği bir dini reddetmiş olursun. Tek Kur'an'ı değil, diğer semavi dinlerin kitaplarını da okuyup kıyasladıktan sonra kararını vermelisin. Ve ayrıca hiçkimse benim inancımı sorgulayamaz. Bu sizin haddinize değil. Ve sizin Allah'ın yarattığı her canlıyı sevmeniz gerek. Çünkü Kur'an bunu öğütler. Son bir söz bırakıyorum buraya: "Yaratılanı severim, Yaradandan ötürü - Yunus Emre"
@@kookminaredating6826yazdıklarımdan yanlis çıkarım yaptığın kesin, ben onlara düşman ol demedim elbetteki iyi insanlar olacaktır müslüman olup kötü olan insanda var lakin işin özü hak dindin onların kitapları artık değiştirilmiş ve Allahın sözü olmaktan çıkmıştır şunu bilki isa peygamber ve tüm peygamberler çok değerlidir fakat hz.muhanmed s.a.v geldikten sonra hristiyanlık dini ve inancı bitmiştir ve hak din ve tek din islamdir. Bilgin ve yaşını bilmiyorum ama surdan anlatayım anlamak istersen anlarsın hz. Isa a.s ölmemiştir bizim dinimize göre ileride kıyametten önce tekrar gelicek ve deccal ile savaşıp onu öldürecektir bu kesin ve haktır. Hz. Isa a.s geldiği vakit bir peygamber olarak değil hz. Muhammed s.s.v in ümmeti olarak gelecektir, onlar yani diğer inançtan olanları sev say ons diyecek bişey yok zaten lakin hak din ve kitap islam ve kurandır onlar bir yanlışa inanmaktalar onlara özenirsen onlar gibi ölürsün unutma. Yazdıklarıma kırılma kötü bişey demedim bir kardeş tavsiyesi de geç :)
@@aykut-icouldtheugly-dagli4935 ben her insanı seviyorum ve hiçbirinin dinini yargılamıyorum. Belki onlara göre de bizim dinimiz yanlış olan. Onlar da buna inanıyor belki. Yurtdışında Islam ülkelerini bir terörist olarak tanıtıyorlar ve onların açısından bakınca da gerçekten vahşet gibi görünüyor. Ama onlardan yine de İslami tanımak isteyenler var. Ben de Hristiyanlığı ve Yahudiliği tanımak istiyorum. Bize burda Hristiyanlığı tanıttıkları gibi değil, bunları bir Hristiyanın bakış açısından öğrenmek istiyorum. Her dinde sevdiğim bazı şeyler var. Sonuçta hepimiz Allah'ın kullarıyız. Sen onları yanlış yoldasın diye suçlarsan, onlar bizi yanlış yoldasınız diye suçlarlarsa ortada sadece din savaşı olur. Herkesin kendine göre bir haklılık payı var. Bizim dinimizde zorlama yoktur. Biz sadece İslami anlatırız. Onlar ister inanır, ister inanmaz. Ama inanmazsa da ona "sen yanlış yoldasın" demeye hakkım yok. O artık, onunla Allah arasındaki bir mesele ve buna kimse karışamaz
@@kookminaredating6826 dediklerinde haklisin bişey sorcam birisi annene küfretse veya anneni yok saysa ona kardeşim dermiydin ? Onlar annenden daha değerli olanları reddediyor hristiyanlık yoktur din olarak hükmü bitmiştir dediğim şudur islam geldikten sonra diğer dinler hükmünü yitirmiştir hıristiyanlığı araştır ama öyle bir din ortadan kalkmıştır sana şunu diyorum onların kitabı incil dır incil insanlar tarafından değiştirilmiş bir kitaptır ve Allahın sözlerini içermiyor dinleri ise hz. Muhammed peygamber olduktan sonra bitmiştir sana kerem onder diye bir hocayı tavsiye ediyorum youtubetan izleyebilir bilgini geliştirebilirsin imanın artar inşallah bizlerinde artar ve son olarak islamin terörle bagdastiranlar terörü yapan kisilrdir örnegin isid abd israil pkk iran bunlar müslümanlık adı altında bir çok terör örgütü oluşturup islama arıyolar sucu bizler kusurluyuz lakin kusursuz olan islamdir çünkü koruyucusu Allahtir
I was born in Turkey. I am 59 years old now and have been disbeliever for many years. I imagine God as nature itself, in my world there are no prophets, no scriptures, instead I have conscience and mercy. These church choirs make me happy as I don't know why. I have no clue what they're saying and frankly I don't care, but I love it, I find peace. Pure human voice and church organ has a tremendous harmony. I respect those who have faith, as long as they approach me and like me as HUMAN. Stay healthy. From Turkey with love.
Simavi CAN You’re a wise man.
Great statement. I'm pure christian and don't even understand what they are singing. But i can feel this pure holyness and perfection.
Muslims like you - as they all should be if they've read the Koran correctly - are great humans and people and friends to mine!!!!!
If you're ever interested, they're singing the 51st Psalm, in Latin. If you like, you can read it here. biblia.com/bible/esv/psalm/51 . In that Psalm David, caught in a growing web of lies, and having committed a great evil, is finally brought to his senses and confesses his wrongdoing to God. For more context, you can read the story of David and Bathsheba in 2 Samuel, chapters 11 and 12. It's really very dramatic, culminating in the famous words -- "You are the man!"
I agree with you Simavi, if you don't believe, go outside and look. Believe it or not, we created none of it. Godspeed.
merhaba Simavi Can
I'm listening to this perfection instead of studying for the exam. No regrets
Same here mate :D
another person procrastinating on duties here with no regrets whatsoever...
@@lourdesgabrielabalderramao5766 Chill out mate, it's not that deep.
Same here
Ditto me
The ache I feel in my heart when I listen to this can be nothing other than a longing for the eternal, for the divine.
400 years after being composed still so eloquent!
Gregorio Allegri
Heinrich Issac, Antoine Busnois
Several such composers
Who is she ?
@@MusicismoreImportant Claudio Monteverdi, Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber, Jean-Baptiste Lully, william byrd, Henry purcell etc
@@eugenelee6083 on YT, spotify there are several singers, voces8, Alexander Semeniuc, is there
You don't know what eloquent means.
How could the performers NOT be in the credits?!? This drives me crazy with these movies; they list the directing and technical staff, but not the actual performers.
I know Josephine Stephenson at 1:34
They might not want to, maybe just tokenned as a team
Ben Alden is the man in the balcony.
Check their website?!?
I think It's important for Atheists like me to understand the immense beauty in Christian art. Just because I don't believe in God it doesn't mean I don't appreciate the cultural significance of this religion.
I´ve had similar thoughts, but the beauty of the music and architecture - is it invariably connected to Christianity, or mere a product of Western civilization at that particual period of time?
Thank you even though you said you weren't a believer God bless you
@Vebunkd Something worth noting is that most, if not all, doesn't get to choose whether to believe or not. If given the choice, many would likely choose a higher meaning, a purpose, afterlife and so on over "meaninglessness" and existential confusion...
It's neither the proclaiming of one's belief nor disbelief that designates the reality of God or what others call "God." But when you, the individual, have the ability to give a respectful and appreciative attentiveness to the enactments of harmony, THAT alone is what proves the living presence of that which many require faith to hope for. It is the engine within each of us and its ability to inspire us to perceive its harmonious elements.
@Fallen Angel no you guys dont. Islam is trash period. Convert or burn.
Who's in 2025?
Everyday ! God bless you.
I am ✨️
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Always. Its one of my faves.
Why you are here if you don't like it?!
Everyone is talking about the soprano, but no one is talking about the other people singing?
*Especially the basses? Like bruh. They sound amazing!*
All I’m saying is that the other singers should deserve recognition :)
@Lovely Douche What are muricans lol? People can have their opinion whether they are American or not. Also, some of the members of this London-based choir are Americans.
@Lovely Douche try marijuana it’s great
And you know what? I watched it over and over and I can't find anyone singing the bass line.. all the men seem to sing the tenor line.. strange
@Lovely Douche I appreciate the interest in Russian culture but please stop calling all Russians alcoholics. lol.
I get chills every time she hits the note
Me too.
Same
And she does it twice.
She used helium
@@jacksmith-mu3ee no, she didnt. That's her real voice
my favorite part is the lone guy standing in the rafters.
That guy is an amazing singer. He was one of the soloists in Zelenka's "Officium defunctorem"
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He does a solo from about 49:56 to 51:21. The whole thing is worth listening to of course.
@@davidhoffman6980 Sorry, but are you sure it is him? I don't think they look the same lol The concert and both singers are amazing though, but if I'm not mistaken the name of the tenor soloist in the rafters is Ben Alden.
@@Mlbruna Hi. Personally, I'm sure it's him. He's dressed differently, but he has the same voice.
He should sing from a bell tower.
Both the music, the performers and the church are stunning.
I honestly don´t know what is the most beautiful thing here
The Church
The song
The voices
Or the people singing
Everything.
Yes
God. Who is creator of all four my friends.
Amem to that my friends
What they took from us
1:38 and 3:56
Those notes goes straight into your heart. She's magnificent, amazing, wonderful, extraordinary and all other superlatives I can think of.
Her name's Josephine Stephenson.
@@satorarepo6985 thank you so much. Been looking for her name like forever
She hit it without the balloon how
She has the showiest role in this piece (as is often the case with sopranos, God bless them), but honestly, the entire choir is over-the-top amazing. Every single singer in this video is incredibly talented.
@@satorarepo6985 Thank you thank you thank you!!
Everybody talking about the high notes, but listen to that bass! Especially 4:23
I couldn't agree more. My ear was particularly focused on hearing it.
Most of us do not hear it due to the loudness of the higher notes, very well spotted, thank you.
Yupppp
Wow
When I was in College, our choir sang this. It was the first time i had ever heard it. I have always loved it. The College was run by Benedictine Monks who were actually Catholic.
Benedictine Monks who were ACTUALLY Catholic, unlike the Jesuits 😂
@@Lerian_V Yes, that place was a delightful oasis during the early 70s
@@Lerian_V Better, they were Catholic Crusaders too, hunting the heretics.
I cant believe people on medieval era had better music than us now
Because it was about the art not about the money.
@@AMT_AllMyThoughts damn bro what u said was fuckin fax bro.
@@GrupoGrifa
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This is not medieval music at all though
Should be 17th century tho
1:35 - breathtaking - tears. So beautiful.
Do you have an explanation for the tears? I feel the same way and I can't describe my feelings...
@@zeinm.7391 As a matter of fact, I can venture to describe. There is a paper called "Openness to Experience and Awe in Response to Nature and Music: Personality and Profound Aesthetic Experiences" out of the University of North Carolina Greensboro. It has to do with your personality and your degree of Openness to Experience. Your personality may be one reason why these things affect some of us so profoundly, and not others.
As a spiritual person, I have an alternative suggestion: that the most beautiful things in this world tap into the divine part of our souls and just for a moment remind us of who we are, where we came from and what we want to become. Some of us tend to be more sensitive to it than others, for reasons I can't fathom.
@@zeinm.7391 Im a man wtf also have tearing eye when she hits that c6
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Like, how in the hell can people do this... that note so high yet it's so steady and controlled. I kinda makes me angry people can sing this beautifully
The singing is obviously phenomenal, but I wanted to shout out to whomever directed the shots and scenery too. Really nice!
That shout out would go to ancient Catholics I know my history!
Amazing work
Too bad it's lip-synched.
The voice of Angels ! Beautiful divine spiritual singing in its best form 😉🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶🎵
This song, even at its surface level, is amazingly beautiful, but somehow gets more beautiful if you understand it’s about suffering and confession, and even more so when it’s typically performed during Holy Week.
You surely got EVERYTHING right!
I just finished watching season 1 of The Leftovers. In the penultimate episode they play part of this and a little later the melody from Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters". Both hint at the reconciliation and coming to terms embodied in the last episode.
So mozart memorized this piece in one hearing only, mindblowing...
Well, he did have an ear for that sort of thing.. Still, you're not wrong.😁
Supposedly it was actually 2 hearings; but he had it 99% on the first listen, but needed the 2nd to fill on a couple notes he wasn't sure of.
Extraterrestrial stuff.
I wouldnt blame Mozart for being inspired by this piece. I would too
No. That's a myth.
I know this may not be the most historically accurate version but just imagine being a peasant in the past, walking into the church and hearing this magnificent music. How do you not feel like you are in presence of a glorious, divine and all-powerful being? How do you remain unmoved?
Lol. (not making fun of your beliefs but what do you mean peasants? And Did you yourself feel the all the powerful presence or something like that?)
I am that dirty peasant, mud my cloak as well as my sin....
As I learned some time ago, you must have been to Rome to hear this piece for more than a hundred years, because it was only sung at St. Peter and to copy the score was highly illegal
@@Abu_Tuesday well if you're an athiest then you wouldn't understand that.. lol
@@zsoltdobos9543 it was the Sistine Chapel.
As a young man I found my life extremely difficult I would go for long drives late night, many times breaking the limits of what was safe. It worsened to driving in total darkness waiting for the inevitable to take me. I started playing this through my car stereo whilst driving and it calmed me and almost delivered me through those times. I revisit this piece to remember
It's called the Holy Spirit
@@PierreNgo maybe the spirit rode with me on those nights.
I am a Muslim and I love to listen to church hymns. It relaxes my soul, I close my eyes and feel them all separately. very impressive, like a work of art
Listen to (Anima Christi)
Seems to me there’s peace in Christianity for you than what others things in this temporary life can provide either it be different religions, short lived pleasures, etc. I advise you to seek Jesus Christ, the incarnate Word of God in the flesh, who is himself God and one with him. Read the book of John and God bless you.
Yeahh
@@samuelslave4christ4life91 I will consider your advice and suggestions, thank you very much 🙏💐
@Mandalorian You could also accept that Jesus is a hugely respected part of the Muslim faith as one of the most acknowledged and loved prophets of god's teachings to our mortal souls....
For the 45% of visitors who came here asking -- her name is Josephine Stephenson.
Thanks
Your service shall never be forgotten
She must've inhaled helium, I could never have imagined that sound come out of a human being
@@lomouche I don't think it lasts that long.
@@lomouche That’s because the young boys usually sing it.
Josephine Stephenson was of course fantastic. But I think it's a little unfair to see her as the sole luminous star in this. The blending of all those voices is perfect. The male soloist, without harmonious accompaniment, was brilliant. And if you can pick out the voice of the Nephilim male (that nine-foot-tall guy), it's also fantastic and perfect accompaniment for the ladies.
Everybody involved in this (with a double thumbs-up to the sound engineers and videographers) deserves a deep bow and amen.
This is all so inspiring...oh man.
True, all of them are skilled. But She is the best and the cutest and She has voice of an angel.
You guys are right, on point
Sure.
She stands out, though. When she hits that note, it’s harrowing.
Ex-excuse me. Nephilim man?
@@heebldorf5333 The half-angel giants of the Old Testament. I'm supposing they could sing.
As a Turks, I have the utmost respect for Christians. If we can live together, life will be wonderful and I enjoy listening to your worship hymn. it gives me peace.❤
Come join us my friend, find a traditional Catholic Church and you will not be disappointed…
SSPX 🙏
انتبه من الشرك ابحث عن الاسلام أكثر فضلًا
Mum dik kanka duan kabul olacaktır benim eski sevgilim katolig Hıristiyandı beraber mum diktik o benim Hıristiyan olmamı diledi bende rabbim dalga geçmek gibi olmasın onu hideyete erdir dedim
Ben hala Müslümanım ama o artık Hıristiyan değil Müslüman oldu sende bir 🕯️ dik bence
Paz y serenidad en tu vida hermano, no sugo religiones, solo busco a Dios en ti y en mi
Ooh, that was a lovely day making this film. Singing with Tenebrae has, without a doubt, been one of the highlights of the past 17 years of my career!
As you probably know, Tenebrae's previous recording of the Miserere mei was recently voted N° 1 by France Musique...and Tenebrae just seem to get better and better as the years go by!!
Joanna L'Estrange You lucky person. Where are you in this video?
Front row of main choir, second soprano from the left 2:12
Did you not record the whole psalm? Or is this video only an extract from the complete psalm?
Joanna thank you for your work.
What makes me cry about these songs is that they’ve been around for hundreds of years and a will remain once we’re gone. Just a bit of human history that will hopefully always remain.
Newmixgirl... jackcohen7777@gmail.com 🤗
As a catholic, I think this is beautiful. As a nerd, this makes me think of some iconic crossover between Skyrim & Lord of the Rings.
Maybe something you’d hear in Assassins Creed
You hear it in Stormwind City in World of Warcraft.
And you hear it in Civ IV
I had elvish vibes but where do we think he was inspired when composing for lord of the rings anyway? “Middle earth” and all 🤗
We forgetting halo?
Beautiful ❤
I played this to high schoolers today. I've never heard the class so silent (in a good way). It feels good to have shared a little beauty today.
well done. It's important to get a broad musical experience without any prejudice, so we see the beauty in difference to what we already know. Imho I think there is no better to broaden one's cultural horizon than music from different times and places.
Again, well done.
Psalm 51 Transliteration so you can actually follow along:
Miserere mei, Deus
Have mercy on me, God
Secundum magnam misericordiam tuam
According to your great kindness
Et secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum
And according to the multitude of your mercies,
Dele iniquitatem meam
Erase my iniquities
Amplius lava me ab iniquitate mea
Wash me completely from my iniquities
Et a peccato meo munda me
And cleanse me of my sins
Quoniam iniquitatem meam ego cognosco
For I know my iniquities
Et peccatum meum contra me est semper
And my sins are always before me
Tibi soli peccavi
To you alone, I have sinned
Et malum coram te feci
And done evil before you
Ut iustificeris in sermonibus tuis
That you may be fair in your speech
Et vincas cum iudicaris
And justified in your judgement
Ecce enim in iniquitatibus conceptus sum
Behold, I was conceived in iniquity
Et in peccatis concepit me mater mea
And in sin did my mother conceived me
Ecce enim veritatem dilexisti incerta
Behold, you desire truth in the inward parts
Et occulta sapientiae tuae manifestasti mihi
And you teach me wisdom in the hidden places
Asparges me hysopo et mundabor
Purify me with hyssop and I will be clean
Lavabis me et super nivem dealbabor
Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow
Auditui meo dabis gaudium
Let me hear your joy and gladness
Et laetitiam exultabunt ossa humiliata
And my humble bones will rejoice
Averte faciem tuam a peccatis meis
Turn your face away from my sins
Et omnes iniquitates meas dele
And erase all of my iniquities
Cor mundum crea in me Deus
Create in me a pure heart, oh, God,
Et spiritum rectum innova in visceribus meis
And renew your right spirit within me
Ne proicias me a facie tua
Do not turn me away from your sight,
Et spiritum sanctum tuum ne auferas a me
And do not take your Holy Spirit from me
Redde mihi laetitiam salutaris tui
Return your gladness and salvation to me
Et spiritu principali confirma me
And uphold me with a willing spirit
Docebo iniquos vias tuas
I will teach sinners your way
Et impii ad te convertentur
And they will be converted unto you
Libera me de sanguinibus
Save me from blood,
Deus, Deus salutis meae
God, God of my salvation
Exultabit lingua mea iustitiam tuam
My tongue will praise of your righteousness
Domine labia mea aperies
Lord, open my lips
Et os meum adnuntiabit laudem tuam
And my mouth will sing your glory
Quoniam si voluisses sacrificium dedissem utique
Because you have not desired sacrifices
Holocaustis non delectaberis
For you don't delight in sacrifices, or I would do so
Sacrificium Deo spiritus contribulatus
Nor do you desire burnt offerings
Cor contritum et humiliatum
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit
A broken and humble heart
Deus non spernet
God will not despise
Benigne fac Domine in bona voluntate tua Sion
Do well before the Lord in your good pleasure to Zion
Et aedificentur muri Hierusalem
And build the walls of Jerusalem
Tunc acceptabis sacrificium iustitiae
Then you accept the sacrifices of righteousness
oblationes et holocausta
In oblations and burnt offerings
Tunc inponent super altare tuum vitulos.
Then they will offer bulls on your altar.
This is why we all need to submit to God's will.
thank you so much
Thank you, it would be awesome if they can add it to subtitles.
From "Ecce enim in iniquitatibus conceptus sum" it's not any more the psalm
I.e. they don't sing the verse "Ecce enim in iniquitatibus conceptus sum"
Im not even religious and this music just evokes a power that i dont understand
I not either religious, but deep inside we do understand
The power of God
It's the Holy Spirit
The beauty of the music is that a human being created it. You don't have to be religious to enjoy something beautiful.
Fully understand what you are feeling!
Who is listening in 2025? ✋🏻
(This is art, majestic) ❤
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Me!!
Me too
Moi
AS a grown man , few things have ever made me cry. This woman's voice is one of them.
Yesss, Glad I'm not the only one!
Sometimes the highest voice is done by a small boy who hasn’t reached puberty yet, it is supposed to be more of an echo in your mind rather than the meat and potatoes in the middle.
Boo hoo
Same here!
men can cry too lmao don't be that hard on yourself
Metal guitar head here...but this is one of the most beautiful thing my ears ever heard !!!
Imagine a lil bit Guitar-Rif and this Song with this extraodinary voices...
@@benbobby2290 that would just make Sonata Arctica
@@benbobby2290 Symphony X - Divine wings of tragedy.....best song ever created !!!!!!!
@@JasminMusic1602
@ you don't have to be a dick about it
I heard this song in the cathedral Notre Dame de Paris on my 18th birthday, two weeks before it burned down. I was so touched by that heavenly sound that I had to cry.I did not know the name of this song and found it here by chance today. This song will always remind me of the indescribable beauty of Notre Dame❤
Isabelle N. I heard it in sagrada familia and also cried!!!
A sublime gift you were given. Cherish it always!
Isabelle N. 🤝
I cry listening to it on TH-cam. I imagine it was great at Notre Dame !
Notre Dame, a classic definition of beauty that goes beyond time. Not the new architecture that they would propose to have
J’écoute cette magnifique prestation vocale souvent. Une démonstration de ce que l’humain peut faire de mieux. Merci de l’avoir mis à ma portėe. Aux petites heures du matin, ça me met dans une ambiance calme et hyper réaliste de me savoir sur la planète terre qui fait sa rotation dans une galaxie étoilée.
I'm a Muslim and in fact I have been trying to find it for 2 years and finally got it, it's so inspiring for me
Thanks for uploading it, and peace be upon you and us 💖💖💖💖💖
Thank you for your beautiful comment!
Hosna Mohammed I hope this will show u that Jesus is the way that can lead you to eternal salvation. All your sins are forgiven because Christ paid the penalty for your sin.
@@jedilight6371 his blessings can make the world better again , and we should follow him and all the prophets 😇💖
I feel like God is pleased by this music.
Muslims believe and love jesus too if you don’t know
I started on instagram and ended up here ..what a beautiful turn of events I’m probably going to listen to this everyday just hear her high pitch voice 😭😭I feel so at peace
@kain of sly me too 🤣🤣
Lol , same here . Yellow balloon guy 😂
Look at us
Same lol
On God 💯
Lyrics/Letras:
Miserere mei, Deus: secundum magnam misericordiam tuam.
Et secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum, dele iniquitatem meam.
Amplius lava me ab iniquitate mea: et a peccato meo munda me.
Quoniam iniquitatem meam ego cognosco: et peccatum meum contra me est semper.
Tibi soli peccavi, et malum coram te feci: ut justificeris in sermonibus tuis, et vincas cum judicaris.
Sacrificium Deo spiritus contribulatus: cor contritum, et humiliatum, Deus, non despicies.
Benigne fac, Domine, in bona voluntate tua Sion: ut aedificentur muri Ierusalem.
Tunc acceptabis sacrificium justitiae, oblationes, et holocausta: tunc imponent super altare tuum vitulos.
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Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤
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Beautiful and God-extolting lyrics. 🥲
Thank you so much!!!!❤❤❤
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