Welsh boy treble Cai Thomas (12y) sings Laudate Dominum | from the recording studio

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  • 'A brilliant young talent' - John Suchet, Classic FM
    Cai Thomas sings Mozart's Laudate Dominum, accompanied by the London Mozart Players and Pegasus chamber choir, conducted by Robert Lewis.
    In the recording session for Cai's debut album 'Seren' at St John the Evangelist, Croydon, in September 2019.
    Video | Ben Leigh-Grosart
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  • @jennifermcdonald5432
    @jennifermcdonald5432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +925

    I can’t imagine what it would be like to just open your mouth and have that magical sound come out! Heavenly

    • @aleafox1675
      @aleafox1675 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Someting I can only dream of. :(

    • @aariley2
      @aariley2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      There's a lot of work and training behind it. It doesn't just come out talent or not. Music is like an iceberg. The public only sees/hears 10% of the work.

    • @redheadmomma7176
      @redheadmomma7176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And when his voice changes?

    • @aariley2
      @aariley2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@redheadmomma7176 It will be beautiful, but different. The training and skill it there.

    • @happymv5350
      @happymv5350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Funny how there are so many comments about the mechanics of this performance vs. just appreciating the beauty of it.

  • @Aerykian
    @Aerykian 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    I believe even the angels stop and listen. Bravo.

  • @gerry0543
    @gerry0543 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    We are hearing "the voice of an angel" in the body of a 12 year old boy. Unbelievable tone, vocal inflections. I keep listening to his pure voice.

    • @pattiday431
      @pattiday431 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Face of an angel too.

    • @JLgG2454
      @JLgG2454 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      beyond the grace, the angelic purity, the musicality, there also is the intelligent maturity, feeling what it is he is given the opportunity to interpret; this all, is what makes this available for us to listen to, an absolutely magically 'divine' moment.

  • @susanbailey596
    @susanbailey596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +596

    The most beautiful controlled singing. Exactly as it should be sung - sounds effortless but is the result of a lot of hard work. Well done Cai.

    • @maryjackson871
      @maryjackson871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I lI agree.I am a piano teacher,and I am constantly telling students,when you hear or watch an effortless performance it is always after hours and hours of hard work. I know this boy is now an adult. but he has given all of us an incredibly wonderful experience.

    • @jefffoster3557
      @jefffoster3557 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      There are moments that can only be captured within a very small timeframe to get this type of perfection and beauty. I want to thank Cai and his parents, teacher and all behind in the orchestra/choir section.....this truly is a work of all to pull off. absolutely the most beautiful music and voice I have ever heard. And kudos to Cai for having a heart for children as well (c:

    • @lorrainecheeseman967
      @lorrainecheeseman967 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@maryjackson871 He's only 15. A beautiful emergent baritone!

    • @tobyellis9446
      @tobyellis9446 ปีที่แล้ว

      frfr

    • @pedrokass2973
      @pedrokass2973 ปีที่แล้ว

      The effort of the Stradivarius? He is a Stradivarius, sounding like this cause he's special, that's It, so many guys working for this and never get it, c'est la nature.

  • @josevasquezorellana8464
    @josevasquezorellana8464 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1569

    Welsh child, singing in latin , german composer creation. Music is an universal language.

    • @andyfield7397
      @andyfield7397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Austrian composer, but I get your point - nevertheless this is indeed a few moments of peace.
      "man at war with man, hears not the love song that they sing"

    • @humanbeing9718
      @humanbeing9718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@andyfield7397 Let me recommend one more "moment of peace". Here is a soloist of the Vienna Boys Choir presenting together with his choir also an opus in Latin:
      th-cam.com/video/rJf2bTt_EXE/w-d-xo.html

    • @andyfield7397
      @andyfield7397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@humanbeing9718 thank you, much appreciated

    • @humanbeing9718
      @humanbeing9718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@andyfield7397 Thank you for your kind feedback...:) You do love Mozart´s "laudate Dominum" ? Ask YT for Aksel Rykkvin (from Norway) performing that opus. Hs video has almost 10 000 000 views. That is a stunning "world record" for a boy soloist. Absolutely unusually !

    • @gunner678
      @gunner678 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Austrian surely!

  • @marycunningham8466
    @marycunningham8466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +968

    In spite of everything there is still beauty in the world.

    • @Lakeslover1
      @Lakeslover1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      A God given voice . Yes , there is still beauty in this world.

    • @diatplay
      @diatplay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@clarissedelforge9170 Who will be permitted to enjoy it is the question. It remains to be seen if the Powers protecting us from pandemic are actually Loving ones, and if we will emerge from this ordeal improved and in a better world.

    • @williamhofmans3763
      @williamhofmans3763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes, God's creation, inspite of the curse....we can glorify Him!

    • @bobolmstead5873
      @bobolmstead5873 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      .........no kidding!!

    • @MsArethusa
      @MsArethusa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Magnificent!

  • @juligrlee556
    @juligrlee556 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    Thank you Cai Thomas for sharing your beautiful youthful voice and giving us a sample of your technical skill.

  • @rw8733
    @rw8733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Thank you, thank you TH-cam algorithm. This has brightened my day. 🙂 What a talent 👏

  • @lilith7247
    @lilith7247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1710

    His voice sounds a bit like a very delicately played flute. Absolutely stunning!

    • @caithomas2787
      @caithomas2787  3 ปีที่แล้ว +163

      Thanks 🙏

    • @michellenabi57
      @michellenabi57 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      No words can describe absolutely crystal clear and beautiful voice!!! I have listening for three hours long!🌷🙀🌷

    • @gomesbandrey
      @gomesbandrey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      There's a part of the upper register (or head voice) known as "flageolet" or "flute register". Maybe that's the part of his voice he's using

    • @sadchad1
      @sadchad1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      and yet it has such a wonderful presence

    • @plbaker7344
      @plbaker7344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lilith in b

  • @ktiger32698k
    @ktiger32698k 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2854

    I'm not completely sure why this showed up in my recommendations, but goshdangit this 12 year old boy has one of the cleanest and most beautiful soprano voices I have ever heard. Bravo.

    • @maestrovoci7214
      @maestrovoci7214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Suggestion: go back up to the top and read FABLE.

    • @majkus
      @majkus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      When he is no longer a soprano, he will still have that excellent sense of pitch, and knows a lot about vocal control. He is going to be amazing.

    • @xavierleitch2836
      @xavierleitch2836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Treble*

    • @ram64man
      @ram64man 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I’ll comeback in two years yo see if he’s turned soprano

    • @misterg1157
      @misterg1157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Treble. He’s a treble.

  • @barbaralewis6766
    @barbaralewis6766 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    Just everything is beautiful in this recital! Much gratitude to the multitude of people who contributed. Music is such a gift. Singers and musicians are such a gift. A totality of beauty. Words, of course, are inadequate.
    Thank you. ❤️☺️

  • @deborahlipsi730
    @deborahlipsi730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +662

    Sometimes, there is a glimpse of Heaven here on Earth.

    • @cazwalt9013
      @cazwalt9013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Of course the church is heaven on earth

    • @maryandersen5176
      @maryandersen5176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh I agree!

    • @michellemitchell2182
      @michellemitchell2182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And that's how I know heaven really exists

    • @juliering3646
      @juliering3646 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sometimes we realise heaven is here right on this tiny blue speck. Humans are indeed wonderful. Centuries of training young boys with angelic voices has led to this perfection.

    • @stepn2dlight
      @stepn2dlight 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@cazwalt9013
      Not to be disagreeable, but church being heaven on earth; is not a given(nor an: "of course") I, have had too many experiences otherwise . . .
      Jesus, himself refuted that idea, referring to some as "luke warm." Your comment kinda reeks of condesention . . .
      Which is totally opposite of the beautiful Countenance of this Young Angelic Singer. . .As well as the feeling here; before coming across your unnecessarily condescending tone.
      . . .Back to the Stairway to Heaven of this Divinely Inspired work of Pure, Lovely, Golden Tones.
      Thank you Cai, my heart breaks with the purity of your gift.

  • @deborahgonzalezknight168
    @deborahgonzalezknight168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +496

    There is nothing lovlier than the pure voice of a child.

    • @pollacksharman0147
      @pollacksharman0147 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello how are you doing 😊

    • @marilynwoolford-chandler1161
      @marilynwoolford-chandler1161 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is the deportment that The young Wiiam was being public instructed in by his grandmother. Public performers need it. Caitlin has it plus the rare purity of the boy soprano voice which may not survive his voice "breaking" as it is called in many Enish speaking Cmonwealth countries.

    • @xythiera7255
      @xythiera7255 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marilynwoolford-chandler1161 On old times the had a way to provent that .

  • @brandonvasser5902
    @brandonvasser5902 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    I always remember my dad being so surprised hearing me sing next to him when he finally came to church once. I wish I had stuck with it. Apparently treble voice is rare. As soon as puberty came along it was like I had to yell to be heard all of a sudden.

  • @janebishop5885
    @janebishop5885 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +101

    Beautiful. Hard to believe that the human voice can be so sublime.

  • @patriciabajcer8930
    @patriciabajcer8930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +770

    I wish there was a love button and not just a like button.

  • @princepeterwolf
    @princepeterwolf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2549

    Sometimes TH-cam algorithm hits right on

    • @twitashata
      @twitashata 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      True.

    • @alexander-kirk
      @alexander-kirk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Agreed! How else would we have discovered this kinda-niche amazingness?

    • @Jeanfbarcelos
      @Jeanfbarcelos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      but only sometimes....

    • @suzannederringer1607
      @suzannederringer1607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      TH-cam gets it right, so often. Beings me stuff I didn't know existed but fit perfectly.
      I just mark the other stuff NOT INTERESTED.

    • @aviationin4k258
      @aviationin4k258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      1.6K likes
      Nice comment

  • @susanbailey596
    @susanbailey596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1103

    The saddest thing about a boy treble's voice is that they are often at their most beautiful just before the voice "breaks" in puberty. However, he will always have that musicianship, breath control, pitch and performance skills. I do hope that he makes singing part of his life as an adult.

    • @evelynap9728
      @evelynap9728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      we call this Königssopran just before they change voice wonderful

    • @nwdixieboy
      @nwdixieboy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      @@evelynap9728 At 15 I could sing higher than my sister who was a professional opera soprano. I miss that.

    • @reginaweiner3817
      @reginaweiner3817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@nwdixieboy I noticed that Cai had less power in the lower register, then just soared into the upper register like the stratosphere. Jesus, I know what I want to do after the General Judgement. Have mercy on this poor sinner and allow me to sing the hundred-fiftieth in Your presence.

    • @brunovanhove1832
      @brunovanhove1832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Effetjes ,en dan weg voor de rest van uw leven,mijn gedachte precies!

    • @teichiboy
      @teichiboy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      ~Looks at history
      *coughs in castrato*

  • @mucro849
    @mucro849 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    A beautiful boy with a beautiful voice.

  • @rockgrove3
    @rockgrove3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +715

    So sweet and well controlled. No effort - so natural. The voice is well placed throughout his complete range. His interval jumps and trill at the end were expertly performed. What a joy to hear Cai. Thank you.

    • @miguelfry3301
      @miguelfry3301 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just saying that “trill” is properly termed as a vibrato… 😂

    • @xythiera7255
      @xythiera7255 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And when puperty hits . He will take a nose dive .

    • @JeffBazell
      @JeffBazell 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was lip syncing. Watch it again closely. Listen to his breathing, no throat movement, it's not live.

    • @ianmacdonald6754
      @ianmacdonald6754 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@JeffBazell god! Get a life!!! Always some no talent tit trying to belittle a perfect talent !! He was SUPERB !!!!

    • @rollnjay
      @rollnjay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@JeffBazell /Most definitely. And those players are all air playing, the choir is studiously lip synching as well. They went to so much trouble for this. Almost makes you think they could have just recorded it ... [eye roll]

  • @lorrainecheeseman967
    @lorrainecheeseman967 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +76

    Still can't get over the utter beauty of this performance from Cai ,with the lovely choir, orchestra and conductor Mr.Lewis. Thank you all,so very much!❤

  • @Sushi2735
    @Sushi2735 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Simply amazing performance! Perfect pitch! So talented. Thank you for sharing this. Just beautiful ❤

  • @jeffreyromanelli1708
    @jeffreyromanelli1708 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    frequently return to this piece by Cai to start my day--lovely.

  • @VinnieSutra
    @VinnieSutra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +876

    The voices of children are the voices of Angels.

    • @arminhanik4207
      @arminhanik4207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      What rubbish.

    • @frankie7529
      @frankie7529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@arminhanik4207 I don't think he meant literally.

    • @jimcook1747
      @jimcook1747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@arminhanik4207 Lighten up fella. Vinnie's using a metaphor to say that children's voices, when singing, are very beautiful.

    • @ninaelsbethgustavsen2131
      @ninaelsbethgustavsen2131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@arminhanik4207
      Oh ye of little faith....
      And limited imagination.🙄

    • @vijaysura2874
      @vijaysura2874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I can't imagine any angel who could sing any better, so rubbish to you, you grumpy old toad!

  • @twinklythingy2445
    @twinklythingy2445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1034

    How can someone train their voice to this perfection within a period of a childhood!! Truly gifted! And delight to the souls

    • @alwaysyouramanda
      @alwaysyouramanda 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Remember how long a day felt? It’s like training half an entire life, I’m sure.

    • @alwaysyouramanda
      @alwaysyouramanda 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      I wish people treated 2 and 3 year olds like the genius-sponges they all are at that age. Advanced maths, arts- you see child prodigies because the adults in their lives didn’t toss them to the side like a pet... to be raised by the establishment.

    • @carmenpeters728
      @carmenpeters728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      it will change when puberty hits

    • @Gemini530
      @Gemini530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Short lived. When puberty hits in a couple of years, he would not sound like this anymore. Enjoy it while it lasts.

    • @brookeggleston9314
      @brookeggleston9314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      @@Gemini530 Who knows? He may become a bass, tenor or countertenor. If a countertenor he may be a soprano or alto. He will almost certainly continue to sing. Perhaps one day he will be the choirmaster of King's College Cambridge!

  • @erminiafiorani5951
    @erminiafiorani5951 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Ora posso dire che ho sentito un angelo cantare ! La purezza della voce tocca il cuore e l'anima .

  • @jlee3430
    @jlee3430 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    May this 12 yrs old voice glorify our true living God.

  • @almag6723
    @almag6723 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Makes me believe again that life is really wonderful.

  • @TheShift_OfEnergy
    @TheShift_OfEnergy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +699

    sometimes i think the world could be more like heaven if more people would do something peaceful like this

    • @Donna-cc1kt
      @Donna-cc1kt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Your thinking is Wisdom

    • @miriamschwan7881
      @miriamschwan7881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It would. I guarantee it.

    • @catherinemushaw1956
      @catherinemushaw1956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I agree with you 💯 %

    • @frankie7529
      @frankie7529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You wouldn't be saying that if you had to listen to me singing that

    • @helenturner4506
      @helenturner4506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You are right. Why have they banned us from singing? which might heal us.

  • @user-fb6mn1ro3h
    @user-fb6mn1ro3h 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I forgot to breathe while listening.. Amazing!

  • @helenjones2678
    @helenjones2678 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Oh my goodness! What a glorious experience to listen to this divine voice! Cai, your singing could lift despair to joy, it is so very beautiful 💜🌈⭐️ Thank you

  • @jean-lucthiebault8321
    @jean-lucthiebault8321 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Je ne me lasse pas de regarder et d'écouter ce "laudate". Je ne parlerai pas de la voix du jeune homme. Les autres commentaires ont déjà tout dit. Je voudrais souligner la singulière beauté de ce garçon de 12 ans. Un petit plus très appréciable. Il a l'extraordinaire luminescence que peuvent avoir les jeunes à un moment donné et qui est toujours très éphémère. Merci à à cet enregistrement de l'avoir pérenniser. Merci à la petite formation de province (comme diraient les parisiens) qui l'accompagne. Elle est parfaite.

  • @dorthonian
    @dorthonian ปีที่แล้ว +14

    One of the most beautiful performances I’ve ever heard and I am an old man 😢

  • @connieauerbach2886
    @connieauerbach2886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    So beautiful! So blessed! Thank you. I just lost a dear friend to failed surgery for cancer tonight. This was like the Balm of Gilead to my broken heart tonight as I try to go to sleep.

  • @user-rl5lp2cc3y
    @user-rl5lp2cc3y หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Eine engelsgleiche Stimme mit einer sanften, ruhigen Art wandert in die Herzen Aller.
    DANKE 🤍🙏🏻🕊

    • @BigWilley12
      @BigWilley12 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I feel as though I must have died and gone to heaven ! This boy soprano sings this piece so effortlessly, and clear as a bell! I can tell that he has studied voice , with a great teacher !

  • @Caitja
    @Caitja 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    He sings so beautifully.

  • @trudilm3864
    @trudilm3864 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I don't think I will ever tire of hearing this.

  • @carlaboccuti6195
    @carlaboccuti6195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    What an absolutely beautiful prayer. Amazing blessed young man. Please pray for my healing from stomach pain and nausea and weakness and neurological issues

    • @thedrj2009
      @thedrj2009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Praying right now for you

    • @michaeljohnston-ul1vi
      @michaeljohnston-ul1vi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A prayer for others?Certainly.

    • @kathrynpotter1797
      @kathrynpotter1797 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🙏🙏🙏

    • @estellaaustin8619
      @estellaaustin8619 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Prayers said for you. Hope you are better.

    • @reginaweiner3817
      @reginaweiner3817 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I just found this. I hope you are ok. The music might help you feel better for a while. God bless you and bring you closer to His Heart.

  • @user-ei7st1hl8t
    @user-ei7st1hl8t หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Это переворачивает душу и волосы встают дыбом. Чудесное исполнение и великолепная музыка.

  • @Ullagmba9
    @Ullagmba9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My grandfather would start the New Year with this hymn, and the whole family would join in …I love this hymn!

  • @kergroix5881
    @kergroix5881 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Just like listening an angel sing and this young boy looks like an angel.

  • @AmaraJordanMusic
    @AmaraJordanMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +280

    My mom has late stage cancer, so I’ve been gathering videos for her and my father. They’re a true love story, so this is terrible for him. I think this video will help them feel... some beauty in the world that they wouldn’t have otherwise. Thank you for giving them that. 🌷

    • @monimo1268
      @monimo1268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      💙

    • @RosarySoldier
      @RosarySoldier 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      🌈🌞🌹

    • @melmckenna4599
      @melmckenna4599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Im so sorry to hear about your mum's cancer. May this music bring her comfort. Will keep you in my prayers

    • @patricialoibl5756
      @patricialoibl5756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      God bless you all

    • @elizabethsohler6516
      @elizabethsohler6516 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Beautiful thought. Good luck.

  • @postwar46
    @postwar46 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    when I was your age young man, I had a voice like yours , and was given an opportunity which was passed over. You have taken yours . Your voice will encourage many. I am so glad that you are growing in vocal excellence for the common good.

  • @samirrachidalimodad1748
    @samirrachidalimodad1748 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Amazing!❤
    Old soul.
    Congratulations from Brazil 🇧🇷.👏👏👏👏

  • @sarahg3500
    @sarahg3500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Such a beautiful child and such a beautiful voice, it's a miracle!!!
    Even Mozart would applaud. Proudly.

  • @wordling720
    @wordling720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It's such a brief window of time that a boy can sing like this! What a treasure. Thank you for sharing!

  • @lorrainecheeseman967
    @lorrainecheeseman967 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Nothing and nobody can surpass the beauty of Cai's performance here and throughout his work.

  • @mk5294
    @mk5294 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    This young boy seriously sings like an angel...🙂🙏💖

  • @theology0523
    @theology0523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    This boy saprano's voice is so pure and angelic. Amazing!!

    • @anselpierson5193
      @anselpierson5193 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No it isn't

    • @shru_theblack.knight_2320
      @shru_theblack.knight_2320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@anselpierson5193 frick you his voice is amazing

    • @GaryTBuffalo24
      @GaryTBuffalo24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@anselpierson5193 Troll

    • @anselpierson5193
      @anselpierson5193 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GaryTBuffalo24 no it is out of tune

    • @miguelfry3301
      @miguelfry3301 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ummmm his voice not technically a SOPRANO, as much as it’s a tenor(remember he is a pre-teen which means he hasn’t truly started hitting puberty yet).
      But yes his voice is very pure, it’s bright, he has nailed his vowels and has learned to properly sing using his diaphragm(the power house for any vocalist).
      More than likely he will be a true tenor even after puberty… but that’s only speculation.

  • @marionoriordan4724
    @marionoriordan4724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Listening to this youngster singing one of the most beautiful choruses written by Mozart leaves me feeling so emotional. God is Great

  • @peterbaettig4837
    @peterbaettig4837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Vor einem Jahr habe ich deine Stimme entdeckt. Dank Dir lieber Cai Thomas habe ich auch in dieser noch immer anhaltender Corona-Spuck Zeit wunderschöne Stunden erlebt. Behüt Dich Gott !

  • @ranasanyal8443
    @ranasanyal8443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Does such voices exist
    Just stumbled into one of the wonders of the singing world
    Bless you

  • @veronicaroach3667
    @veronicaroach3667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    That is absolutely the most beautiful voice I have ever heard....so pure & clear....and he looks & sounds like a glorious golden angel....well done Wales....your singers are always the very best !

    • @sharonstromley9350
      @sharonstromley9350 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Veronica, I'd say the Welsh and the Russians have the best male choral voices of all time. Hearing Bartoli sing the music of the Castrati is also amazing. Thank God for the gift of music!

  • @magdahearne497
    @magdahearne497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +544

    That was gorgeous... I'm sure Mozart would be smiling to know his music is beloved today & performed so beautifully. Thank you for sharing 💖💖💖

    • @georgefos8311
      @georgefos8311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lovely

    • @xythiera7255
      @xythiera7255 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not realy . Mozard was a drunken money throwing out of the window maniac . He woudnt realy care at all .

    • @MITCH31785
      @MITCH31785 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@xythiera7255 The one thing Mozart DID care about was his music. He might have been a bum in other ways, but make no mistake he loved music...

    • @piapadmore430
      @piapadmore430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He is smiling🙏🏻🤍💫

    • @NitwitMN
      @NitwitMN 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is.

  • @NitwitMN
    @NitwitMN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I left the here and now; fullest manifestation (in this world) of being captivated and gripped.

  • @MrMalvolio29
    @MrMalvolio29 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    No idea why this appeared among my recommended videos; I usually watch forensic science documentaries; Baroque and Classical keyboard concerti; and symphony performances. Yet I *AM* impressed! It is a shame this young man will lose his soprano-like voice at puberty, but his poise, pitch control, breathing techniques--they’ll always likely be with him. Lovely

  • @laurastirling4772
    @laurastirling4772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Blessed is the family that hears this young man practice ❤️

  • @Windmill97
    @Windmill97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +354

    As a Bass singer in a Renaissance polyphony men’s choir, I am very impressed by your voice control, top range, breath control, and ability to hit notes so exactly. Truly an inspiration for us amateurs.

    • @KKIcons
      @KKIcons 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What's your choir, does it upload on YT? Does it have a countertenor?

    • @Windmill97
      @Windmill97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      KK Icons No YT channel, but we’re the Brazos Valley Schola Cantorum. We’re in Texas.

    • @faithclarke7721
      @faithclarke7721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Windmill97 your in texas?? :0 itd be really cool to go an see some renaissance polyphonic music! Im still in the medieval period 14th cen. In my music history class but we gettin there XD

    • @Alexander_Goosev
      @Alexander_Goosev 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are not experienced in the boy soprano music library. 😀

    • @marionschoene8502
      @marionschoene8502 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KKIcons ä

  • @alexanderrobertcourtney5224
    @alexanderrobertcourtney5224 2 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    The purity and tone of this voice, the control is outstanding, what a performance.

    • @lorrainecheeseman967
      @lorrainecheeseman967 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, it is truly outstanding, isn't it? And Cai makes it all about the music. He never draws attention to himself. What a fine young musician he is!♡🙏💥

  • @koreybaumbach7430
    @koreybaumbach7430 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    The voice of an angel, The talent of an adult musician. Hope he continues to use that talent as an adult. I feel blessed by listening to this young lad sing this

  • @Amael78008
    @Amael78008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +684

    Hello Cai,
    I started choral singing in 1963 when I was just over 7 years old. I have never stopped since. I was notably part of the Maîtrise des Petits Chanteurs de Notre-Dame de Versailles from 1989 to 2006. And with this ensemble, I participated in the recording of Fauré's Requiem in 1993.
    Being a tenor for a very long time, I sang Pie Jesu for Mum's funerals in 2008 and Dad's in 2015. So it was with great emotion that I heard you sing this magnificent piece.
    I put my comment here since I can't do it on your recording.
    May God bless you for all the happiness you bring us.
    👏👏👏👏

    • @antlloy1054
      @antlloy1054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      *Una meravigliosa performance che ci dà speranza per le sorti della terra. Canto, musica e melodia salveranno il nostro pianeta*

    • @rafaelcorrea-coronas8856
      @rafaelcorrea-coronas8856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Estimada Joven Cai.
      Cuenta usted con la voz de un ÁNGEL!
      Que Dios la conserve con ése talento por toda su vida.
      ¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya! Amén.

    • @baptisteb7144
      @baptisteb7144 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Choriste depuis mes 10 ans, maintenant je suis basse aux Petits chanteurs de France, mais bref je suis pas le seul français à être là 😂.
      D'ailleurs est ce que toi aussi tu remarques son accent?

    • @Amael78008
      @Amael78008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@baptisteb7144
      Je ne suis pas assez connaisseur pour distinguer un accent dans la langue anglaise. En revanche, Cai a cette qualité de prononciation qui se retrouve dans toutes les Maîtrises britanniques et qui en fait leur réputation internationale.

    • @anachan5953
      @anachan5953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      what a wonderful story! Thanks for sharing :) i wish i could hear your singing, God Bless

  • @judywhiting4684
    @judywhiting4684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    You see everyone...this is a GIFT...GOD-GIVEN...if it.wasnt..alllll children would be singing like this...but he was especially blessed...and he most certainly will probably be a tenor as he ages...his voice is strong and effortlessly pure...everyone is given their own gifts...art. Theatre..medical literature.etc....some are destined for greatness...lve sung my whole life in church and MANY musicals...theres talent....then theres TALENT...theyll only be ONE judy garland. Shirley temple. Pavarotti...Merman..etc....wonderful ..wonderful beautiful voices abound in film..theatre..opera...some have to work like mad...others..its a GIFT.born with that SPECIAL gift....so u can analyze it allll you want but that is thectruth of....l remember one time after singing..some guy said.."where did u get that voice( like it came from amazon).."said..it was a gift..."l taught MANY singers...some were lovely..and a VERY special few had that SPECIAL sound...so thrilling to hear....GOD BLESS THIS LITTLE BOY...his sound is pure at heart and oh so beautifil🎹🎹🎹🎶🎶🎵🎵

    • @mazdean2038
      @mazdean2038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A Wonderful Blessing 😇❤

  • @user-lc4qe4gr7k
    @user-lc4qe4gr7k 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    NOBODY sings better than The Welsh. It's in the DNA. It's in the blood. It's in the soul.

  • @NetTubeUser
    @NetTubeUser ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I now feel free and relaxed after listening to a little angel who delicately took me by the hand, slowly lifted me into the sky with him, and then gently deposited me on a little cloud. His voice was so pure, crystalline, and harmonious that my soul was overwhelmed by a sweet and warm light, peace, and happiness.

  • @arpigracetarkhanian9684
    @arpigracetarkhanian9684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Angelic voice that heals the world🙏♥️🙏

    • @barbaracann-woode2207
      @barbaracann-woode2207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What a lovely clear angelic voice not at all forced .I think he is much better they a lot of singers.💐👼👼 well done keep singing and making people very happy.Thankyou for your wonderful voice.

  • @eisvogel8099
    @eisvogel8099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Beautiful... This makes me believe again in "this too will pass". Goosebumps, Cai, thank you... Also to the musicians, excellent

  • @brianwolfman5927
    @brianwolfman5927 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a Voice of Greatbritain! - What a Voice of great Wales! absolutly great!

  • @johnpender4025
    @johnpender4025 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    This is so beautiful 😊 his vocals are a gift to the world this made me cry from a 60 years young Irishman fan 😊

  • @jayhundley9727
    @jayhundley9727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Thank you Cai, I like to think that this is what Mozart heard when he composed this. This is what perfection sounds like.

  • @witheandstone7267
    @witheandstone7267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    All I can say is Wow, kid. I have heard a lot of boy soprano's in my years, and have even hired on for one of my recordings but, Wow! Your control is amazing. I do hope that biology is kind to you and you can take the skills you so obviously have forward into a stunning adult career. And seriously, what in Welsh water or whatever, that keeps producing vocal talent like this?

    • @pentirah5282
      @pentirah5282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Agreed - do you remember Aled Jones as a boy soprano? When he matured, it developed into an attractive light tenor. He has made innumerable albums as an adult (in the UK)

    • @Donna-cc1kt
      @Donna-cc1kt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Welsh are like that.💕

    • @pentirah5282
      @pentirah5282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      I don't think it is in the water. I rather suspect it is helped by the good Welsh mountain air - and their traditions that encourage and appreciate real singing!

    • @bangaloreep
      @bangaloreep 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pentirah5282 n

    • @henriettalowe6397
      @henriettalowe6397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Welsh is the language of heaven hence the angelic voices

  • @sfigueroa5251
    @sfigueroa5251 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Is this how Hevean sounds like. What a beautiful voice. He makes your soul happy when he sings, not to mention the background singers and the whole background music.

  • @davidbrown8763
    @davidbrown8763 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Breath-takingly beautiful. One of the few versions in which every word is clearly sung and pronounced.
    Latin:
    Laudate Dominum omnes gentes -
    laudate Eum omnes populi.
    Quoniam confirmata est super nos misericordia eius -
    et veritas Domini manet in aeternum.
    Gloria Patri, et Filio et Spiritui Santo,
    sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper -
    et in saecula saeculorum.
    Amen.
    English:
    Praise the Lord, all nations -
    praise Him, all people.
    For He has bestowed His mercy upon us -
    and the truth of the Lord endures forever.
    Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
    as it was in the beginning, is now, and forever -
    and for generations of generations.
    Amen.

    • @InnaYurievna
      @InnaYurievna ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hallelujah!

    • @beetlejump
      @beetlejump ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree with you; pronunciation is excellent and not at the expense of beauty/musicianship.

    • @elleryeggen9678
      @elleryeggen9678 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you.
      I would never have known this, were it not for you.
      Much appreciation from California U.S.A.

    • @christinedennison7770
      @christinedennison7770 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you

    • @davidbrown8763
      @davidbrown8763 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I thank you for your kind comment.@@beetlejump

  • @etcapel
    @etcapel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    I think there id an alien organization who spend all their time giving thumbs down to the most beautiful music on the planet...this made my heart swell.

    • @magdahearne497
      @magdahearne497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen to that... you called it, it makes me wonder 'what do they actually like?'

    • @nobody3765
      @nobody3765 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Magda Hearne probably some garbage like rap

    • @KGarn
      @KGarn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nobody3765 : Some people like both. The world is a *little bit* wider than you think.

    • @altheadawson9405
      @altheadawson9405 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha ha, it does seem so - and right now that number of dislikes is at "666".

  • @user-gk8mi1wy2j
    @user-gk8mi1wy2j 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I am comforted and moved by the beautiful song.
    It sounds like an angel's voice.

  • @marinagriko2284
    @marinagriko2284 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Єто Божественно! Голос Ангельской Чистоті!!! Восхитительно! Великолепно!!! БЛагодарю за видео!

  • @Mistyeyez2024
    @Mistyeyez2024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    It's like an angel is coming to take my body from Earth.
    This boy's voice is just so clean, along with the music.
    I'm crying.

  • @salimyusufji5736
    @salimyusufji5736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Your voice carried me away to grace and beauty this Sunday morning in Central India. Thank you, Cai Thomas. May your life be filled with the joy you give to others.

  • @75tiable
    @75tiable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    he has the voice of heaven.

  • @SIAMONOITRE3
    @SIAMONOITRE3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    He sings like an angel and looks like an angel... a gift!!!

  • @RotaryNakuru
    @RotaryNakuru ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That voice is pure pure pure heaven - the choir accompanied him to perfection. Thank you
    !

  • @KeithCooper-Albuquerque
    @KeithCooper-Albuquerque 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What a wonderful voice you have Cai! Your intonation, phrasing, vibrato, dynamics are light years ahead of where most singers ever hope to be! Keep singing, keep studying, and keep being you! I wish you much health, joy, and happiness! I look forward to hearing more of your wonderful singing!

  • @brianeduardo1234
    @brianeduardo1234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    Amazing how the Welsh excel at signing. This is sublime

    • @dunruden9720
      @dunruden9720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It depends what sort of sign language they are using.

    • @kellydalstok8900
      @kellydalstok8900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dunruden9720 and whether they have elegant hands and movement.
      Which reminds me of a Dutch comedian and his joke about having a lisp when signing because his fingers got trapped in a door.

    • @catherinemontblanc1430
      @catherinemontblanc1430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      “The Welsh excel at singing”?! First time I hear that.... I think there are good voices in any ethnicity and culture... nothing particular about the Welsh...

    • @ccc4102
      @ccc4102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@adudley205 Yes they do. Even here in my corner in South Africa, I've heard it said.

    • @mizofan
      @mizofan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@catherinemontblanc1430 well for starters here in UK the Welsh are regarded as the best singers of the 4 nations, and rugby fans worldwide admire the crowds singing the Welsh anthem. There has been the tradition of male voice choirs, e.g in the mining communities (even portrayed in the Oscar-winning film How Green Was My Valley), and various well known singers. It's only a small country, so is thought to punch above its weight.

  • @NickVenture1
    @NickVenture1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Beautiful. Thank you.

  • @seantodd8875
    @seantodd8875 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh my that trill at the end. That was absolutely sublime. I hope Cai Thomas continues to sing even as he ages. The world shouldn't be deprived of this gift.

  • @rebeccakahrs7290
    @rebeccakahrs7290 3 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    This young mans sounds like an angel

    • @caithomas2787
      @caithomas2787  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Thank you 😊

    • @ld7561
      @ld7561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wait!.. Are you an angel? 😉

    • @brookeggleston9314
      @brookeggleston9314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@caithomas2787 Cai, please sing the Wesley *Blessed be the God and Father . . .* No one has performed it well since Billy Neely, seventy years ago. At least they haven't recorded it! If you do a utube search for the piece, and add *score,* you can listen and watch Billy sing the piece. I think you would do an outstanding job on the piece! Thanks for your consideration!!
      Brook

  • @bryanfinger6358
    @bryanfinger6358 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Oh my.. this boy can sing. Beautiful voice.

  • @deborahstabelfeldt-brooks2519
    @deborahstabelfeldt-brooks2519 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Absolutely beautiful! Cai is amazing,

  • @fionacollier7128
    @fionacollier7128 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Without wishing to appear maudlin, I have arranged to have this played at my funeral. This particular recording just touches the heart.

  • @jennyshiell5589
    @jennyshiell5589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I have just listened to this most beautiful boy's voice. What a way to begin my Sunday morning- there is joy and light in the world. Thank you.

  • @TheGrouchDnD
    @TheGrouchDnD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +441

    So this kid's just going to walk around with the voice of an angel huh

    • @ucacheer2213
      @ucacheer2213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Well not for much longer , because of puberty . 😩

    • @droid_boy
      @droid_boy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@ucacheer2213 This is why it is so precious that we are able to listen to his voice as it was like this.

    • @choirkitty
      @choirkitty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@ucacheer2213 not necessarily. Some male voices continue to remain in the counter tenor range (what this young man is in right now). Depends on his training.

    • @aWinterBlood
      @aWinterBlood 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@ucacheer2213 you can use castration, though now it's out of fashion

    • @rogerbussy2212
      @rogerbussy2212 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please tell us about the voice of true angel⚘

  • @loribrown9963
    @loribrown9963 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    There's nothing more beautiful than a trained boy's treble.

  • @janie7242
    @janie7242 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Pure beautiful voice, just liked the angle! Wonderful!🥰

  • @TaraTampa-ge7yn
    @TaraTampa-ge7yn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This must be on Heaven's playlist

  • @davidau8455
    @davidau8455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Oh my goodness! What an angelic little man with an angelic voice to match. No I know what Heaven is going to be looking and sounding like. Magnificent. Cai certainly has the ability and talent to lift one's spirits to another dimension.

  • @OpalWilde
    @OpalWilde 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This brought back memories of singing this as a child at a concert. I’m in my thirties now.
    What a wonderful voice.

  • @p8ntrgodess
    @p8ntrgodess หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The welsh are famous for their singers for centuries

  • @ulas2525
    @ulas2525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    What a way to relieve the stresses of this world. Literally brought a tear to my eye. Bella !

    • @caithomas2787
      @caithomas2787  3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      😊

    • @Abdullah16
      @Abdullah16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Cai Thomas man your voice taking me to another world actually I can’t explain this . You have a big fan from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

    • @jasonjackson3114
      @jasonjackson3114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Likewise. Tears of joy is something I experience very rarely.

  • @alexandermoore4664
    @alexandermoore4664 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    So amazed by this boy's pitch and pronunciation. I love how he uses his vibrato so sparingly, unlike so many older singers who have to lean heavily on their vibrato to make up for their lack of strength and pureness of tone. This kid is overflowing with all the wonderful qualities of a great singer-so much fun to listen and watch.

  • @elainemessenger4738
    @elainemessenger4738 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    This beautiful boy sings right on key even in the high soprano notes. He is excellent.

  • @dcreas
    @dcreas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful! God gave us this, on the days we need it the most! 21 children shot in Texas, US.