Gloucester Cathedral Choir - In the Bleak Midwinter.flv

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  • @twolefthanz
    @twolefthanz 14 років тому +139

    It's not often you can get a choir and a congregation in such great time together. The English are so good at choral music.

  • @SuperRocky74
    @SuperRocky74 3 роки тому +109

    This is simply the best version of this song. I listen to it every Christmas

    • @gcook1493
      @gcook1493 3 роки тому +4

      Me too , wonderful.

    • @JehuHernandez10
      @JehuHernandez10 2 роки тому +4

      Same.

    • @vegardjohansen9589
      @vegardjohansen9589 2 роки тому +2

      The worcester choir on Spotify has much better quality and in my opinion better balanced. But nevertheless what's right or wrong I don't care, this is beautiful aswell.

    • @SuperRocky74
      @SuperRocky74 2 роки тому +1

      @@vegardjohansen9589 I'll look hem up

    • @redparrot53
      @redparrot53 10 місяців тому

      Best version by far is Chanticleer!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @freeline39
    @freeline39 5 років тому +89

    I find that I cry a lot as I get older. Yes, I'm tearing up as I listen here. I don't blame me

    • @deibarnes1550
      @deibarnes1550 4 роки тому +8

      Absolutely nothing wrong with that. 💙 I admire ppl who are sensitive and emotionally expressive.

    • @MichaelAnthony757
      @MichaelAnthony757 4 роки тому +8

      I wish I could cry more easily.
      If one can cry I suppose the heart is set at liberty spiritually. . Crying is a privilege. . Grace has overcome our unbelief... 💙💙🤍🕊

    • @kamelhaj6850
      @kamelhaj6850 4 роки тому +6

      Same here!

    • @christinescheiner5194
      @christinescheiner5194 3 роки тому +7

      I start crying immediately when I play this rendition. The beauty! The feeling!

    • @1thomson
      @1thomson 2 роки тому +4

      I'm guessing that I can cry now, in my old age, because my vanity no longer requires me to maintain a pretense of tough invincibility that I know is simply foolish. And, as others have said here, crying also allows me to let go of whatever bitter poison I've been holding in my heart so that it no longer burns a hole in me. Both of these things are blessings, and I'm grateful, but to whom or what I don't know.

  • @yvonnewratten5855
    @yvonnewratten5855 10 місяців тому +5

    Beautiful.

  • @10995
    @10995 Рік тому +15

    I swear, the original Ghosts has so much more on our American version. having a song like this, introduces so much. I just wish the cast could have done a full song version for a special release.

  • @mairimcgonigill4347
    @mairimcgonigill4347 10 місяців тому +5

    Absolutely beautiful rendition of my favourite Carol, thank you. ❤❤

  • @elvers1
    @elvers1 Рік тому +32

    For those of us fortunate enough to have been born in the Cotswolds, and who know Cranham, you'll know the music for this beautiful carol was composed in this village by Gustav Holst in 1906... What we Gloucestrians also know, is he captured the incredible spiritual feeling of the bleak, cold , misty environment to be found there in the middle of a Cotswold winter, which is deeply felt in this wonderful Christmas song...We might also wonder if Holst in gazing up to the Cranham milky-way peppered skies was inspired to write his Planets Suite, his most celebrated work, constantly played all over the world...
    Although Holst was born in Cheltenham, this version of the carol is appropriately played in Gloucester Cathedral, a mere 8 miles away, and really does justice to his skill as a composer in the way he, the choir and the congregation, fill this Gothic edifice with magnificent harmonious sound .
    It should also be said that the English lyricist/poet Christina Rossetti , who died in 1894, did not collaborate with Holst on the work, but how beautifully her words were merged into the piece by him to give the impression they wrote it together...Thank you to both for giving us the opportunity to share this fusion of genius...

    • @democafe4864
      @democafe4864 10 місяців тому +5

      Many thanks for telling the impressive and delightful information.

    • @markmanc-zw3td
      @markmanc-zw3td 10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the info , visited Gloucester & cathedral a few years go- must go back soon its beautiful & historic.

    • @elvers1
      @elvers1 10 місяців тому +1

  • @10995
    @10995 Рік тому +6

    Thanks Ghosts, never would have known about this song.

  • @christinescheiner5194
    @christinescheiner5194 3 роки тому +45

    The MOST beautiful rendition on the most touching Carol ever. And beautifully filmed.

  • @8589brian
    @8589brian 2 роки тому +20

    Being Gloucester born and bred I have the privilege to hear this beautiful choir on a fairly regular basis. ❤

  • @songsmith31a
    @songsmith31a Рік тому +5

    A beautiful setting of a timeless English carol in a beautiful English setting! Perfect.

  • @SharonWilliams-yu1bg
    @SharonWilliams-yu1bg Рік тому +7

    My favorite Christmas music. Thank you Christina Rossetti for the words.

  • @spookedhorse
    @spookedhorse 4 роки тому +61

    Been here every holiday season, since this was uploaded. It's become a life staple.

    • @DualFrodo
      @DualFrodo 4 роки тому +4

      This is the best rendition, after all!

    • @andymilstenmusic8520
      @andymilstenmusic8520 4 роки тому +6

      John Riley The mom holding the baby makes me tear up...

    • @spookedhorse
      @spookedhorse 4 роки тому +3

      @@andymilstenmusic8520
      Quite touching, for sure. Merry Christmas.

    • @spookedhorse
      @spookedhorse 4 роки тому +1

      @@DualFrodo fully agreed. Merry Christmas.

    • @MichaelAnthony757
      @MichaelAnthony757 4 роки тому

      Getting to attend an evening here and worship would be more than a sufficient Christmas gift. . . They still hold these hymn sings? 😍😍

  • @itzbaited9375
    @itzbaited9375 2 роки тому +5

    Emptied my soul of badness, this is the best choir in the world

  • @joshuabrier7862
    @joshuabrier7862 2 роки тому +10

    To me this is winter perfection. Warm light, soul warming music

  • @abbiemoran3053
    @abbiemoran3053 11 місяців тому +2

    Come here every Christmas, just fantastic.

  • @Bluf24
    @Bluf24 Рік тому +4

    One of the best versions on YT. Listen to it every year.

  • @bobblebec12
    @bobblebec12 3 роки тому +5

    Gloucester cathedral is beautiful and very special ❤️ the song magical…

  • @gunner857
    @gunner857 Рік тому +1

    Here again...lovely to hear as always....

  • @aliciasmith6638
    @aliciasmith6638 3 роки тому +7

    SOOO beautiful....it made me cry... THANK YOU.

  • @katdes7305
    @katdes7305 4 роки тому +7

    Just beautiful and a happy Christmas to you all in 2020, remember folks health is wealth

  • @gcook1493
    @gcook1493 2 роки тому +3

    So wonderfully uplifting, I've been listening every year since it was uploaded, wouldn't be Christmas without my yearly top-up of this beautiful rendition.

  • @lukaszm5674
    @lukaszm5674 Рік тому +2

    One of the best - THANK YOU!

  • @deibarnes1550
    @deibarnes1550 4 роки тому +9

    Celestial!

  • @chantehr5748
    @chantehr5748 4 роки тому +12

    Love this version! Would love to participate in something like this...

  • @shelleycruz4456
    @shelleycruz4456 10 місяців тому

    So beautiful!

  • @juliaquets1679
    @juliaquets1679 3 роки тому +5

    Still the best version. 🥰✝️

  • @markfriden7662
    @markfriden7662 3 роки тому

    Once again, back to watch and hear this favorite - just like every yera.

  • @richardgreene5119
    @richardgreene5119 Рік тому +3

    The sanctity of Jesus Christ reigns, as this lovely melody portrays. This is Christmas in actuality!

  • @Ms2blackcats
    @Ms2blackcats 2 роки тому

    gorgeous I hope this tradition is carried on every Christmas season

  • @danmarksbloggendanmarksblo1330
    @danmarksbloggendanmarksblo1330 2 роки тому +5

    In Denmark only few know this song ... but it is so beautiful

    • @Tobiasskjacobsen
      @Tobiasskjacobsen 2 роки тому

      Yeah i agree! At least I know it :D "I den kolde vinter". Such an incredible song

  • @conorbulloch8432
    @conorbulloch8432 10 місяців тому +1

    Merry 2023 Christmas all.

  • @MargaretWishart-or3yt
    @MargaretWishart-or3yt 11 місяців тому

    Love this hymn & the tune.

  • @jessestewart169
    @jessestewart169 3 роки тому +5

    Merry Christmas all 2021.

  • @apekshalazarus9838
    @apekshalazarus9838 Рік тому +2

    Amen 🙏 love this

  • @robertdyson76
    @robertdyson76 4 роки тому +4

    beautiful version

  • @htl4782
    @htl4782 Рік тому

    😇😍 Eines der besten Weihnachsvideos, ohne Hektik, Alt und Jung gemeinsam singend. Schöne Weihnachten

  • @user-jb2oy9nc2i
    @user-jb2oy9nc2i 2 роки тому +2

    merry Christmas to everybody from Bavaria

  • @maxmoran7039
    @maxmoran7039 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @spookedhorse
    @spookedhorse Рік тому +3

    Back for more in 2022!
    This is thee best!
    MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    LOVE TO YOU AND YOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @memogarda
    @memogarda 11 місяців тому

    La mamma che bacia il bambino è da brividi....

  • @kamelhaj6850
    @kamelhaj6850 4 роки тому +22

    Something about that chord on the "win" of winter (and its resolution on the "ter") makes this song.

    • @spookedhorse
      @spookedhorse 4 роки тому +4

      it's a minor chord......always makes the tune.

  • @CWChan-xq1ik
    @CWChan-xq1ik Рік тому +1

    A wonderful hymn, have you given your heart to Him?

  • @YourOwnWay
    @YourOwnWay 2 роки тому +1

    Perfection.

  • @10995
    @10995 11 місяців тому +1

    i will miss the British Ghosts. The British series has the heart and soul of the idea. This song which clearly transcended the generations(in spite of it being actually composed and written in the 19th Century) from caveman to modern woman. Prehistory, Georgian, Edwardian, Elizabethan, didn't matter, the song was part of a heritage. The British Show has this over the American show a thousand-fold. From beginning to end, they are part of the same British Heritage. From Robin, through the plague ghosts to Alison. All part of the same group. All British, from the very first caveman.

  • @memogarda
    @memogarda 11 місяців тому

    Bellissimi e bravissimi !

  • @kristyspencer8589
    @kristyspencer8589 2 роки тому +1

    This is absolutely beautiful! I tried to do more than one like, but it wouldn’t let me. One like is not enough.

  • @saffronjennifer19
    @saffronjennifer19 Рік тому

    I love this 💖🌸

  • @spookedhorse
    @spookedhorse 3 роки тому +1

    Merry Christmas!!

  • @10995
    @10995 Рік тому +1

    my heart breaks that Ghosts will end after its 5th series/season. I mean it introduced me to this, and resulted in an american version. I don't want to lose the British cast.

  • @martinmanifold2241
    @martinmanifold2241 3 роки тому

    Driving into garston village yesterday , temp 30c ..and this tune pops into my head .....not even a tune im that familiar with.....hmmm what was gods message in yesterdays blistering heat i wonder

  • @evgeniptolemy5570
    @evgeniptolemy5570 10 місяців тому

    Merry Christmas, everyone!

  • @apekshalazarus9838
    @apekshalazarus9838 3 роки тому +1

    Amen 🙏🏻

  • @MrYorickJenkins
    @MrYorickJenkins 3 роки тому

    Hardly little known. Well known and much loved. καὶ τὸ βρέφος κείμενον ἐν τῇ φάτνῃ.

  • @Luke-wq1sx
    @Luke-wq1sx 4 роки тому +2

    "In the bleak mid winter" - Thomas Shelby

    • @maureenscott2978
      @maureenscott2978 Рік тому

      I think you'll find it's from a poem by Christina Rossetti,an English poet ,set to music by Gustav holst

  • @kevincassidy1983
    @kevincassidy1983 3 роки тому +4

    A lot of comments were deleted from here. How sad

    • @jonathancooper5104
      @jonathancooper5104 3 роки тому +3

      prob purged all the peaky blinder comments, no complaints from me

    • @kevincassidy1983
      @kevincassidy1983 Рік тому +1

      @@jonathancooper5104 no. They deleted people speaking about their memories. It's very sad

  • @siliconesal
    @siliconesal Рік тому

    Christina Rossetti - legend

  • @kevinmurphy4714
    @kevinmurphy4714 2 роки тому

    So sorry you no longer allow this to be shared to Facebook. It is the loveliest carol which I share with friends home and abroad every year, until this one. Please reconsider.

  • @Lumisatmi
    @Lumisatmi 11 років тому +6

    Holst's arrangement of In the Bleak Midwinter - surely not "little known"?

    • @thebrokenrattle
      @thebrokenrattle 4 роки тому +1

      It's not exactly all over the radio, I think that's what they meant.

    • @soupdragon151
      @soupdragon151 Рік тому

      Depends where you are I think, well known in the UK, elsewhere not so much

  • @jarodpyron6992
    @jarodpyron6992 2 місяці тому

    Thanks, Peaky Blinders.

  • @guilhermebraga4950
    @guilhermebraga4950 3 роки тому +1

    Por ordem dos malditos Peaky Blinders! 🖤

  • @comment8767
    @comment8767 10 місяців тому

    What happens to the lamb after the shepherd donates it?

    • @stanleywoodison8699
      @stanleywoodison8699 10 місяців тому

      It was spit roasted

    • @comment8767
      @comment8767 10 місяців тому

      @@stanleywoodison8699 Correct. Except in Eastern Orthodox jurisdictions, they are ground up and served as gyros.

  • @philippowell3320
    @philippowell3320 2 роки тому

    Does anybody know who's arrangement this is?

  • @ruthbarron625
    @ruthbarron625 10 місяців тому

    F major?

  • @deth-gn2nz
    @deth-gn2nz 3 роки тому

    1:43

  • @moonlightshadow2074
    @moonlightshadow2074 2 роки тому +1

    The music is bliss. But please don’t put your religious views onto your kids. Please let them decide for themselves

  • @nbuehster
    @nbuehster 2 роки тому

    If this song's accurate, then Christ wasn't born in December, since it isn't officially winter until the 21st.
    If he was born in midwinter, then my guess would be late January, or February.

    • @kevincassidy1983
      @kevincassidy1983 11 місяців тому

      If Jesus was born is Israel, then the entire song I'd wrong.
      It's just a European impression of the facts, its not historical

  • @jodilynnbreeze
    @jodilynnbreeze 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful

  • @apekshalazarus9838
    @apekshalazarus9838 Рік тому +2

    Amen 🙏