The King's Singers - Sing Joyfully (William Byrd)

Filmed live in King's College Chapel, for broadcast at Easter 2021, this is William Byrd's (c.1540 - 1623) setting of words from Psalm 81, 'Sing Joyfully'. It is one of his most lively, vibrant and complex motets, interspersing dense polyphonic textures with moments of striking homophony. This piece is also perhaps the best example of Byrd's fusion of madrigalian musical style with sacred liturgical context.
Sing joyfully to God our strength; sing loud unto the God of Jacob!
Take the song, bring forth the timbrel, the pleasant harp, and the viol.
Blow the trumpet in the new moon, even in the time appointed, and at our feast day.
For this is a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob.
The King's Singers
Patrick Dunachie - countertenor
Edward Button - countertenor
Julian Gregory - tenor
Christopher Bruerton - baritone
Nick Ashby - baritone
Jonathan Howard - bass
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[@paolacardente1704]

I totally agree with Kenneth and Philippa: perfect match of sound and architecture, delicious blend of voices interpreting W. Byrd's deep soul

[@tasmonic]

I'm getting on in years now and have loved the distinctive Kings Singers sound since I was small. What could be better than a group that carries on that special sound yet each iteration also making it their own, and all the while bringing us beautiful fresh pieces than this? Don't forget to add New Zealand to your itinerary again sometime...

[@lindaridd4393]

Thank you, such beautiful singing to lighten our darkness in these black times we are experiencing

[@garyhinkle5736]

Musical Perfection !
Thank You For This Beautiful Gift Of Music Gentlemen🎵

[@antm64]

Love the sound of these amazing men combined with the acoustics of this chapel...brings on chills of joy!!

[@oceanwanderer8065]

An Oasis in a world beyond hope surely the sound of Heaven.

[@torontoash45]

agreed 100%

[@darthlaurel]

The acoustics!

[@awomanofacertainage]

As always, a lovely respite from a fraught world.

[@kennethkelling7110]

An amazing piece by an amazing composer, sung by an amazing ensemble. Love the perfect blend of your voices plus the beautiful background of King's College Chapel with its wonderful acoustics. Loved hearing you guys sing live in Indiana (USA) at Goshen College last year!

[@soundknight]

Absolutely stunning! So much pleasure to had in these parts.

[@lazyriver6168]

Great performance in a beautiful setting!

[@CrankTatCherry]

i'm always struck by the absolute beauty of their pieces and voices. wow, just wow. this is about as heavenly as it gets.

[@DiddlyPenguin]

I really enjoyed that. Beautiful voices in a difficult piece. Fantastic

[@fulgenjbatista4640]

🕊🌟🕊
Oh Wow
🙏💜🙏
💜🎵💜

[@krisk1650]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@joycebambery5414]

Joyfull indeed! Love your work!

[@kasiacyrus]

❤❤❤

[@markcope3522]

This is just sublime.

[@toe7798]

the falsetto!

[@SS-vr9gs]

Can someone confirm this isn’t the original key of the piece?

[@r1p2m32]

They sing like gods! -- But do they still love Mariupol Nazis? This changes everything!

[@jakespivey3716]

What?