What Makes ‘Benedictus’ so Haunting? Sir Karl Jenkins | Explained | Classic FM Meets
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- We asked Sir Karl Jenkins to pick apart the score for this stunning movement, and explain what makes it so haunting - with particular focus on that cello solo.
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The first time I heard this piece, on the car radio, I had to pull off the highway. My eyes were swimming.... I could not see. It took a while to recover. Amazing music.
I'm always blessed to know that men can be moved so much by a piece of music that they are willing to shed tears by the actual beauty of the music alone. It happened to my brother once and the memory will always be (to me) a JFK moment ... buried in my brain forever.
Bone chilling is all I say to explain Benedictus
Eines der ergreifendsten Musikstücke, die ich kenne. Ich könnte jedesmal die Tränen laufen lassen.
Tank you so much Sir Jenkins❤
I weep every time I hear this played. It’s that beautiful
me too
As well-even the conductor & some musicians in the Orchestra Antonio Vivaldi version had tears
Yes it hits the soul.....you find yourself drifting off to it.....right up until the load bit where the kettle drums cymbals etc make you jump....but in a wonderful way.
Totally agree
Check out the space version
Proper in crying
Has to be the 21 century master piece classic music 🎵
Made for leaving the world 🌍
Karl composer done it
Simple notes
Are the in best
Just go back century's ago 17 18 century
All classic and simple
Have a nice life
Talit
I have come to believe that the simpler pieces of music resonate much deeper with more people than the more complex and demanding works. The first time I heard this, I was awestruck. I've now heard it as an orchestral, choral, and solo presentation. The simple beauty of is is always there. Thank you, Sir Karl Jenkins for a masterpiece.
I was lucky enough to be a soprano of a Hungarian choir and performed Benedictus in 2014 at the Carnegie Hall conducted by Karl Jenkins. He is a wonderful person and the music he created is out of this world. I’ll never forget the feeling of hundreds of people singing Benedictus together at Carnegie Hall. I guess this is what Heaven feels like. ❤️
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exactly,his music is godly,like the one often mentioned in near-death experiences here on TH-cam
I have lots of Karl’s cds. This is the first time I’ve heard him in an interview. This man is so humble considering all the wonder music he has created. May his works keep going. 🙂
Humble people always produce the most magical things. And this is truly one of the most magical pieces of music ever composed. He captures the essences of war, hope, and peace masterfully. No one else need bother try to do so. Perfection has been achieved in The Armed Man, especially Benedictus.
agreed but i have a very huge soft spot for peer gynts Ase`s death and morning. both similar and so emotional..
Check my 9 cellos arrangement of this Benedictus here on TH-cam. Thanks!
He doesn't realise how brilliant he is!
The lower notes for me express the tragedy of life on this seemingly Godforsaken plane. The higher notes express the hope/optimism in man's heart/soul. it's the juxtaposition of the two that does it for me... It's like a conversation between the two states of being coming to agreement. Absolutely brilliant and so inspirational and expressive. Delightful.
You talk as though it's just music. It isn't. It's a formula for healings what or when ever who ever for any reason. In any language for the 🌏🌎🌍 to understand and enjoy. THANK you sir. Again thank you sir. ❤️ 💗 💓🇬🇧 🇺🇸 ✔️
Cello was a perfect choice. the range, depth and resonance is just unique.
The whole Mass is such a wonderful piece of music and I can think of no higher compliment than to say that that I rate it alongside Vaughn Williams and Mahler.
Its one of the most beautyful piece
of music ever ben written.Thank you Karl Jenkins
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Check my 9 cellos arrangement of this Benedictus here on TH-cam. Thanks!
I agree. And he speaks about it as someone explaining he's just made a bowl of popcorn. And yet it is one of the most beautiful things ever created. If you could package everything beautiful and tragic about the world and deliver it as sound, this is it.
Totally agree
21 century master piece classic music 🎶
KARL has given the world 🌎
I didn't think I would hear a another master piece classic today Tim's
Excellent, Karl
Thank you for your peace
In my deep sleep
Sad I have to wake up again, pure heaven
Talit ... Hertfordshire
Composers are like artists or filmmakers... They never really know when they've produced a masterpiece... But their audience recognise it at once.
This one goes directly to the ❤😢
What a contemporary Composer! Thank you Sir Karl Jenkins. All the best for your work and life!
My brother “discovered” the Benedictus in the few months before his death, so, of course, I think of him now whenever I hear it. It helped him through his suffering.
There's a magical feeling about every piece by Karl Jenkins. "The song of Spirit", "Adiemus" and many others are not only worthy to be a main theme for some major Hollywood movie - they deserve a movie built around their theme.
Yes!!!
From your words to God's ears !!!
We definitely could use something like this !!!
The first time I heard this I was at the royal Albert hall I was moved to tears the first time I cried in public in over 40 years
I did not understand a word, yet I was entranced to see the wonderful man explain Benedictus, which sends me to a magical place. Thank you, Mr. Karl Jenkins, so very much.
I listen to this piece fairly regularly. The video is set to pictures of the stars. It overwhelms me.
Great pleasure to live at the same time and listen such classic composer. His music and live voice
The most beautiful piece of music has been ccomposed thank you Mr. Jenkins.
Found this on 2 cellos. It makes me cry, hauntingly beautiful, yet hopeful. Thank you Sir Jenkins.
“Its a simple tune”. The best tunes always are, but this one is up there as the most beautiful piece of music ever in my opinion.
I couldn’t agree with you more.🙏
Totally agree
Master piece classic music
21 century master piece
Always one classic music and Karl done and achieve rewards
Has to be the 21 century master piece
Keep falling asleep
Sad to wake up again am in heaven
Talit
emotionally it instantly attaches to my mind. like it was made for me and feeling like i have been waiting for it .. all i know is after not hearing for a few months , i tear up and listen to quite a few different versions..
I joined a choir to sing Christmas music. Then I learned we would also sing with a symphony orchestra. The first rehearsal of Benedictus with them was an experience of longing and sadness and I thoght what a sad lonely meloddy. But with the tympani exclamation I felt completely mentally and spiritually in awe. The conception, the birth of a savior of humanity with a thunderclap, we sing of joy and gratitude. Then the quietness. He is now in this terrifying, wondrous world. The Message is yet to be given, and the infant sleeps...
Thank you for composing such a magnificent piece of music so moving and holy.
So beautiful & moving. It says everything.
The secret of Benedictus is in its simplicity, one of the most glorious melodies ever written. 😊
You are incredible mister Jenkins!!
This is the musical piece that creates a safe, loving feeling in me. Thank you.. Awesome.!
I wish my father could be alive to hear this beautiful song.
It’s an astoundingly powerful piece. Truly stunning.
Hauser from 2cellos playing this is so beautiful.
one of the most beautiful melodies ever written.
I’ve been trying to find this and thanks to Carl living to 80 and being celebrated I’ve finally found it.
I went into the Flower Festival stood at the altar heard this. Holy spirit touched me and released pain. HalleluJah Faithful Lord +
This is so, so adorable! It moves me so much! How can there be so much war in the world, so much division, hatred, and selfishness, and yet, people can create such lovely, lovely music, which can move you to tears, which can make you love, and yearn...?!
This music runs through my spirit straight to my soul...🙏🏾
I'm fascinated by the psychology of music... How the combination, sequence and tempo of certain notes, when performed with the appropriate instruments, and/or singing voices, can (quite intentionally) illicit feelings of hope, love, fear, joy, rage, patriotism, despair, etc... And often the simplicity of a song wields it's power. In this case, a series of seven notes, comprised of five tones, are repeated and supported by a consistant lower octave of the third and fifth notes gives this song a nostalgic and hopeful quality. Another example would be John Williams' score for 'Jaws'. The repeated sequence of two and occasionally a third note, starting slowly and gradually increasing in tempo produced a universally recognized theme of fear associated with an impending shark attack on a swimmer in the ocean. Again, simple but very effective. Pino Donaggio's score for the prom disaster scene in 'Carrie' is composed of a series of two (or maybe three) very low notes, played one at a time, each for a long period of time. The result of this extremely efficient cue is menacing and hypnotizing... Amazing.
I'm so glad I stumbled upon 'Benedictus' here on TH-cam. It's easily one of the most gorgeous songs ever written.
Literally this beautiful song makes me cry almost every time.. such a master pieace.. 👍😌😏
Simply magnificent, hauntingly beautifully, extremely emotional composition.
MY FAVORITE MUSIC OF ALL TIME....I WANT TO HEAR THIS AT MY FUNERAL.....ITS SO HAUTINGLY BEAUTIFUL AND HEAVENLY!!!
I agree perfect for a funeral.
It's haunting and sad and just grips your heart.
Extraordinary man. Extraordinary music.
Up there with Fauré. Simply stunning.
I only heard this for the first time last week and it has totally blown me away. Thank you so much for such an amazing piece of Music.
Wonderful hearing Sir Karl talk about his music. Beautiful piece.
My 2 & 5 yrs old daughters favorite music
"It's simple tune." All the best tunes are.....
This is amazing . As a lover of the Moody Blues , I know it's a different genre but they have some beautiful simple tunes that are so beautiful. Simple can be dynamic and beautiful
I heard this lovely song, adopted into my life and it will be played at my funeral. I sometimes wake with this song in my head.
Thank you Maestro!
What an honour to see this man in action in the Royal albert hall on 10 march 2024. Especially this beautiful Benedictus. So beautiful! And what a nice man
SIR KARL JENKINS --- THE CREATOR GAVE YOU THE TALENT VIA THE UPPER FLOOR ( BRAINS). SO, THAT YOUR CREATIVE FOR THE WORLD TO LOVE & ADORE LIKE MYSELF TOO. THANKS !! FROM U.K. (2021).
Thanks for this beautiful hymn.
So love his beautiful piece of music which I have listened to numerous times. Thank you Karl Jenkins.
The juxta position of the high notes and the cello makes me cry, every time.....
I see stairs leading up to heaven. This is a very beautiful piece. Thank u
Can't wait for the stairs
I live in a buglow
Has to be the 21 century master piece classic music 🎶
Karl has given the 🌍
Pure heaven
Excellent composer
Just need one
The rest history
Karl done it
Talit
Have a nice day see you in heaven
You couldn't give me a lift I haven't got stairs
Thank you, sir. This song pierces my heart, it captures the whole essence of life.
A very dear friend of mine Claire was called as Soprano in the Maltese National Philharmonic Orchestra. She was specifically requested by the illustrious Karl Jenkins himself!! I am honoured to have been present at the performance which was a dream come true. 🌹🙏🌹
Living legend,Sir Karl Jenkins
A beautiful piece of music 🇬🇧❤️
my heart weeps with th first few notes
This is my most favourite piece of music. I find it hauntingly beautiful. Thank you for your talent and sharing with the world.
I don't understand of 4 dislike ????? how come you would ignore the beauty of it. You better go to ears specialist then.
It’s a spiritual masterpiece sir
This is a superb work, particularly with Sir Karl's careful analysis. I love the D-Major [D-F#-A] triad.
@@sgtcbusmc8495 Thanks for your input.
Alleluia! Brilliant
An absolute masterpiece..!
This song is from heaven
Amazing creation. Thank you.
Incredible, highly emotive.
it is elevating to listen to it!
It is exquisite.
Какой замечательный дядька!
Benedictus soothes me when I'm stressed.
Uma fantástica Luz no Mundo!!!
Fabulouse its my life feelimg
The man is a genius.
❤️❤️❤️
Give me Karl Jenkins' music over that of Vaughan Williams any day of the week.
Mass of the Ages brought me here.
Classic FMTV had some of this beautiful music with a choir of beautiful women. Shame I can't find it on TH-cam...
Hauser , Benedictus by karl Jenkins. Put that in , I think that's the one.
I would like to know if the song is inspired by the theme of the film Mission by the composer Enio Moricone.
Welll overall it´s because a lot of the harmonics used on Benedictus were reused after the Eternal Knot main theme of Adiemus IV and it was awesome already there on its own before the changes to fit for a more proper traditional Latin lyrics on a Cathollic Christian mass.
That programme called Britain got talent that partly true Tom Jones
and this musical Genius Karl jenkins
This is real talent the sad probability that most of British people do not even know and he also written the music for the biggest movie box ever Avatar
This is the real Britain got talent
So beautiful & moving. It says Everything to me. I shall choose this for my funeral. Thank you.
Noice.
I’m amazed how Catholic this is.
I wish that this could be sang in English language. I bet it would be a small hit for the few people in the United States of America that would enjoy it. Sometimes I have to come back and listen to it 🎧😌😔
Oh! Why'd you have to be knighted!
What did you do for that "knighting"?