The silver swan, who living had no note, When death approached, unlocked her silent throat; Leaning her breast against the reedy shore, Thus sung her first and last, and sung no more: “Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes; More geese than swans now live, more fools than wise.”
Can’t wait!! Just heard the gorgeous work in Petroc Radio 3 a moment ago. As mesmerising and inspiring as the risen Sun this morning. ‘Reminder on’ activated on my TH-cam 🙏🏻
And I just heard it too, and will look forward to hearing it again as soon as possible! Stunningly serene and beautiful, I think, just what we need these days.
Such a beautiful sound combination here. I love this hovering on the edge of holiness, it's both intriguing and teasing. Gibbons made a rather pert epigram about dying swans and surviving geese into something melancholic and resigned; this takes the words to the point of sounding as though their original was somewhere hidden in one of the gospels.
Just heard this on Radio 3. Exquisite. Piano rather than organ, which the arranger said uncovered a Satie-like quality from Gymnopedies - and yep, the notes dropped like water from leaves. Still prefer geese to the vicious elite of the swannery.
@@zeevogel You said 'pitch ' Did you mean that the note is right at the bottom of her range and the breath support for the note is lacking? I would forgive her that, rather than have to listen to a squeaky top end!
Maybe it just sounds like she intended it to? There's a video somewhere that sheds light on their creative process. The CD booklet mentions "many of the pieces on this album have been recorded in a number of different keys and in different arrangements, before settling on the ones we felt served the songs best for the final recordings". We're also talking about very talented artists, so I would be extremely surprised if they had gone through all this trouble to settle with a 'lesser' version
¡¡Qué dulzura de voz unida al saxo que sigue la misma estela de delicadeza!! Una auténtica preciosidad. Pura belleza
Beautiful voice.
Oh my good Lord. That voice is absolutely angelic. My eyes are stinging and my throat feels tight.
Her voice along with the soprano sax are the perfect pair! Just beautiful! Thank you both for sharing your gifts!
Far beyond words .. pure genius
Goodness me! This is truly lovely. It is very moving when the swan appears.
The silver swan, who living had no note,
When death approached, unlocked her silent throat;
Leaning her breast against the reedy shore,
Thus sung her first and last, and sung no more:
“Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes;
More geese than swans now live, more fools than wise.”
Srill, in a church, church music could be sung and played. Matthew 21:13 "It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer."
@@soavemusica If the tabernacle's empty it's fine.
Such a touching song.
Peace when everybody needs the most. Thank you, Grace & Christian.
Can’t wait!!
Just heard the gorgeous work in Petroc Radio 3 a moment ago. As mesmerising and inspiring as the risen Sun this morning.
‘Reminder on’ activated on my TH-cam 🙏🏻
you can't beat a quality performance
Lovely ..... one of the prettiest renditions of this favorite that I've heard. Thank you for sharing your talent and this great song.
And I just heard it too, and will look forward to hearing it again as soon as possible! Stunningly serene and beautiful, I think, just what we need these days.
Such a beautiful sound combination here. I love this hovering on the edge of holiness, it's both intriguing and teasing. Gibbons made a rather pert epigram about dying swans and surviving geese into something melancholic and resigned; this takes the words to the point of sounding as though their original was somewhere hidden in one of the gospels.
In a church, church music should be sung and played. MATTHEW 21: 13 "It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer."
Sublime!
Good day хорошая песня музыка мне очень понравилось thanks very much goodbye
This is so beautiful. Thank you for your music. Love from Iceland 🇮🇸
Just heard this on Radio 3. Exquisite. Piano rather than organ, which the arranger said uncovered a Satie-like quality from Gymnopedies - and yep, the notes dropped like water from leaves. Still prefer geese to the vicious elite of the swannery.
❤️🙏❤️
gorgeous! A real reworking of the original in a masterful way!
She sings a bit off pitch at several points (the C♯ at 0:41 for instance). How come? It appears as if the note is just to low for her to reach.
I'm a picky sod and l don't hear any misdemeanor here.
@@bananabrooks3836 It's not about being picky. It's about intonation.
@@zeevogel You said 'pitch ' Did you mean that the note is right at the bottom of her range and the breath support for the note is lacking? I would forgive her that, rather than have to listen to a squeaky top end!
It’s not out of tune to my ears.
Maybe it just sounds like she intended it to? There's a video somewhere that sheds light on their creative process. The CD booklet mentions "many of the pieces on this album have been recorded in a number of different keys and in different arrangements, before settling on the ones we felt served the songs best for the final recordings". We're also talking about very talented artists, so I would be extremely surprised if they had gone through all this trouble to settle with a 'lesser' version