What an amazing dissection of such a brilliant performance. What I always, myself, listen for is something so basic. The triangle of sound dynamics. This is perfectly showcased in the dynamics of the Sopranos. The human ear will normally pick up the higher tones. Let me give an off-beat example. I taught color guards for high school marching bands and was also an adjudicator. It doesn’t matter how loud the band is playing, you will always hear the triangle in the pit. There is no need to beat it to death for it to be heard, the ear will easily pick up the higher frequencies. This is in the top third of the shape of a triangle. The middle third section needs to simply perform normally and let the top third lightly ride on top. The hardest for the ear to pick up is the lowest third of the shape of a triangle, the bass sounds and the lower registers. They need to play out more to get all all three parts dynamically balanced. This choral ensemble truly understands this. What I don’t understand is… why are you not a part of this ensemble!?
I’d forgotten how much I loved this piece, Nick. It floats (seemingly) effortlessly with Tenebrae - which can only be achieved through absolute mastery. Ethereal. Thank you.
There are two(!) kings singers in this room!! I just LOVE Stephen Conolly as a Bass. I heard him straight away. He‘s one often best choral basses in the world, in my opinion!
Thank you so much for this invaluable information. I have recently begun vocal lessons but fallen in love very quickly with the mysteries of music, and to put some more into focus is a great help & joy. Thanks again!!
Tjhis is such a stunningly beautiful work by Bruckner. Great analysis. My only glib comment is "Popcorn? You don't bring popcorn to something as sacred as a performance of this piece of music." 🙂
I don't think Herr Bruckner would turn over in his grave as I understand that he was very accommodating, and revised his works very often. He is probably still working up there on his cloud (with harp in hand!) On a serious note, I had not realised how involved professional singing is at this standard! I am now ashamed of my feeble efforts! Blessings and peace sir
Hey bro thanks for the reaction. Can you please please react to Australian legend John Farnham signing a Beatles cover “help” live with the Melbourne Symphony. We call him the voice down under and to me he is the greatest male vocalist of all time and he is also the best human being.
For us Catholics, the final moment of this song could not be different and never forte or fortissimo. Because the song speaks of the sacred place made by God where there is a invaluable sacrament - the tabernacle where the consecrated host lives. Immediately after Holy Communion there is a moment of kneeling prayer in silence. On the other hand, there is a place for fortissimo in the Holy Mass. This is an example in which I believe the chorale is too restrained - Vivaldi (of course) Parts IV and V of his "Gloria". Gratias Agimus Tibi/Propter Magnam Gloria: th-cam.com/video/9ZnLgp6zsfE/w-d-xo.html
🙂 Hi Nick. Looking for different versions of Locus Iste, I found your comment. Thank you. I feel I must share these pearls with you. Take a listen to these gems, unearthed on YT, I think you'll enjoy them. Best regards. F R Zoltan Kodaly Stabat Mater this version: th-cam.com/video/llV5Yay6F34/w-d-xo.html An Irish Blessing, this one: th-cam.com/video/N6byQIPKNrk/w-d-xo.html Create in me this one: th-cam.com/video/noUeQQ64Q1I/w-d-xo.html Carol of the Bells, here a pure one: th-cam.com/video/SQadcm_dwEM/w-d-xo.html and my favourite: th-cam.com/video/NzUMfVpugq4/w-d-xo.html
All fine 😀 and amazing that you bring this music to the public. But please let me mention, that the first cord is not a perfect octave! Soprano is to sharp in relation to bass. I have been producing over hundred CD's as an artistic director and producer in Austria - I would not have accepted the first bar for the final editing. This happens in most of the recordings!! Anyway please go on with your great work!
It is a beautiful piece, but unfortunately sung incorrectly! Bruckner composed German Latin, not Italian Latin. Early music is increasingly being played on original instruments - and rightly so - in order to reconstruct and present the original sound. But when it comes to the German pronunciation of Latin by German-speaking composers, English/American musicians consistently refuse to use the pronunciation that corresponds to the original sound. What is the use of beautiful intonation if the pronunciation is wrong? And by the way: the intonation problems in the bass mentioned are significantly reduced with German pronunciation!
This is the piece where the bass shine!!! But the piece as a whole teaches the choir how to balance vocally.
Beautiful...like to listen to you explaining the possibilities! Greetings from the Netherlands, Europe.
What an amazing dissection of such a brilliant performance. What I always, myself, listen for is something so basic. The triangle of sound dynamics. This is perfectly showcased in the dynamics of the Sopranos. The human ear will normally pick up the higher tones. Let me give an off-beat example. I taught color guards for high school marching bands and was also an adjudicator. It doesn’t matter how loud the band is playing, you will always hear the triangle in the pit. There is no need to beat it to death for it to be heard, the ear will easily pick up the higher frequencies. This is in the top third of the shape of a triangle. The middle third section needs to simply perform normally and let the top third lightly ride on top. The hardest for the ear to pick up is the lowest third of the shape of a triangle, the bass sounds and the lower registers. They need to play out more to get all all three parts dynamically balanced. This choral ensemble truly understands this. What I don’t understand is… why are you not a part of this ensemble!?
I’d forgotten how much I loved this piece, Nick. It floats (seemingly) effortlessly with Tenebrae - which can only be achieved through absolute mastery. Ethereal. Thank you.
It’s an incredible piece performed by an incredible ensemble! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Highly illuminating, important, helpful and relevant. Thank you!
Amazing job and such a seamless blend. I LOVE the basses in this (one of which used to sing with the King's Singers)
They are amazing!
Love your very informative commentary on the piece!
Thank you kindly!
There are two(!) kings singers in this room!! I just LOVE Stephen Conolly as a Bass. I heard him straight away. He‘s one often best choral basses in the world, in my opinion!
Thank you so much for this invaluable information. I have recently begun vocal lessons but fallen in love very quickly with the mysteries of music, and to put some more into focus is a great help & joy. Thanks again!!
You're so welcome! Best of luck with your singing lessons 🎉
I'm a Bass and when I sing this song I'm in a singing heaven🎉
Thank you for the video! Great insights!
My pleasure!
molto bello🌺🌺🌺
thank you for your interesting insights. fascinating!!
Amazing job! I really like this video. Thank you :)
Thank you so much!
Tjhis is such a stunningly beautiful work by Bruckner. Great analysis. My only glib comment is "Popcorn? You don't bring popcorn to something as sacred as a performance of this piece of music." 🙂
Unconsecrated Communion wafers I suggest, as a lay minister!
Very interesting and informative. Thanks (Pity about the adverts in the middle of....words, though).
Sorry about those - I’ll do my best to schedule them in better spots. But it’s how I monetize so I hope you don’t mind them too much!
@@nickhiggsthesinger Fair enough. You must eat.
Could you also react to Bruckner's Os Justi? Tenebrae also has an interpretation of this piece!
I don't think Herr Bruckner would turn over in his grave as I understand that he was very accommodating, and revised his works very often. He is probably still working up there on his cloud (with harp in hand!)
On a serious note, I had not realised how involved professional singing is at this standard! I am now ashamed of my feeble efforts!
Blessings and peace sir
Thank you, good job!
I want to watch your reaction video on "Christus factus est."
Thank you - glad you enjoyed it!
Hey bro thanks for the reaction. Can you please please react to Australian legend John Farnham signing a Beatles cover “help” live with the Melbourne Symphony. We call him the voice down under and to me he is the greatest male vocalist of all time and he is also the best human being.
I will check it out
For us Catholics, the final moment of this song could not be different and never forte or fortissimo. Because the song speaks of the sacred place made by God where there is a invaluable sacrament - the tabernacle where the consecrated host lives. Immediately after Holy Communion there is a moment of kneeling prayer in silence.
On the other hand, there is a place for fortissimo in the Holy Mass. This is an example in which I believe the chorale is too restrained - Vivaldi (of course) Parts IV and V of his "Gloria". Gratias Agimus Tibi/Propter Magnam Gloria:
th-cam.com/video/9ZnLgp6zsfE/w-d-xo.html
would love to see your reaction on philippine madrigal singers i am not yours by stroope :))
Added!
Wish we were friends dude.
We are friends 🎉👋🏻
@@nickhiggsthesinger Awesome! You made my day. It's very nice to meet you 🤝
You're so handsome though 😍
🙂 Hi Nick. Looking for different versions of Locus Iste, I found your comment. Thank you. I feel I must share these pearls with you.
Take a listen to these gems, unearthed on YT, I think you'll enjoy them. Best regards. F R
Zoltan Kodaly Stabat Mater this version: th-cam.com/video/llV5Yay6F34/w-d-xo.html
An Irish Blessing, this one: th-cam.com/video/N6byQIPKNrk/w-d-xo.html
Create in me this one: th-cam.com/video/noUeQQ64Q1I/w-d-xo.html
Carol of the Bells, here a pure one: th-cam.com/video/SQadcm_dwEM/w-d-xo.html
and my favourite: th-cam.com/video/NzUMfVpugq4/w-d-xo.html
I'm confused : the sheet music you're showing doesn't match what the singers are doing in the beginning, at least not the basses.
All fine 😀 and amazing that you bring this music to the public.
But please let me mention, that the first cord is not a perfect octave! Soprano is to sharp in relation to bass. I have been producing over hundred CD's as an artistic director and producer in Austria - I would not have accepted the first bar for the final editing. This happens in most of the recordings!!
Anyway please go on with your great work!
It is a beautiful piece, but unfortunately sung incorrectly! Bruckner composed German Latin, not Italian Latin. Early music is increasingly being played on original instruments - and rightly so - in order to reconstruct and present the original sound. But when it comes to the German pronunciation of Latin by German-speaking composers, English/American musicians consistently refuse to use the pronunciation that corresponds to the original sound. What is the use of beautiful intonation if the pronunciation is wrong?
And by the way: the intonation problems in the bass mentioned are significantly reduced with German pronunciation!