I am so impressed by what seems like a fantastic relationship between the director and choir. They seem so in tune and sensitive to each other in direction and response, which really contributes to the overwhelming success of this performance. So beautiful.
My absolute favorite choir song. Even amongst the dissonance, there is hair-raising beauty. I can only imagine what it must feel like to be singing as part of this choir. This is unearthly.
I feel so spiritual and so deeply moved by this group of angels singing. What talent. I’m swept away into another realm. It’s almost like an out of body experience when you listen. Well composed and performed. Thank you all for this gift.
This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music to have ever been written! It moves me every time I listen to it! This choir and conductor have reached places with this piece. Well done to all involved!
Wonderful balance between parts, fine diction, intonation, and an uncommon arrangement very well performed! I just found this splendid choir. It is not easy to locate an above average choir director who can form such a sound year after year. Congratulations and God Bless.
I've heard several recordings of this song--some more recent, some recorded with the latest recording equipment, some in grand performance spaces--and THIS is still my favorite performance, by far. Just exquisite.
A brilliant performance of this work. The dissonances are not easy to sustain, and they did it beautifully. This is a piece I like to listen to with the sound cranked up, because of the sheer wall of sound that it delivers. Thank you, CWU Chamber Choir!
agree that Maestro Weidenaar has a gift to get this good of a performance from students. Video production is first rate. But, ultimately, the compositions are well constructed, very musical, accessible for the singers, and very exceptional. Thanks for these videos.
In addition to the fabulous vocal talent, the uniformity, simplicity, and sharpness in the attire is striking. i like the fact that each woman is wearing the same pearl necklace. And that no one in the coir stands out in particular. Very few choirs aver achieve this appearance of "oneness". Congrats! p.s The overtones are chilling (in a good way).
This is really beautifully done. Bet you enjoyed doing it. So many USA choirs think that vibrato is compulsory - clearly you don't. In fact thi sis perfection.
Common error in most acapella vocal groups, putting the basses in the back and letting the sopranos sing too loudly. The whole harmony needs to be inverted in order to balance properly. Higher frequency sounds are more audible than lower frequency sounds. Therefore more power needs to be put forth by the low register and less power by the upper register. Enhancing the bass foundation and minimizing the volume of the sopranos will send chills down your spine when you get the balance right. Anybody can sing the right notes, but balancing the harmony will put you in a class above the rest.
However, Gary doesn't have the basses behind everyone else. This choir emulates a more lean/straight tone early period style well suited to the tight voicings in the writing. It's also a group of university students with younger voices, still developing, which in my mind lends a pureness and angelic quality in the harmonics. And too much lower frequency volume can make the blend muddy and one-note. Remember, bass and baritone voices don't fully develop until at they are at least 27-30 years old. You can hear Gjeilo's music done by older adult choirs such as in the Vilnius videos which give you the lower bass frequency ring you like....equally beautiful, just different (they also use much more vibrato.) We have the same issue in orchestras...for example, in the US, some favor the thick dark driven sound of most American orchestras like the Chicago or NY Phil, and some (like me) favor the European transparency and delicacy of the Cleveland Orchestra. There is no one absolute correct sound for choirs or orchestras. Thank God for regional and cultural differences! Bravo to Maestro Weidenaar for what he's done with the talented young musicians in his choir.
@@jrthiker9908 I understand your point but the music that was composed needs to served. Adjusting the sound to bring out the harmonies is paramount. This choir is more than capable to produce that fuller sound. Also mic placement is very important. Listeners on youtube are not standing where the conductor is.. Listen to this version of Ola's piece Ubi Caritas by a quartet of young men..All the best tone qualities.. no muddy sound no vibrato.....
The keyboard may have been lousy, but the composer wasn't, neither was this rendition by CWU Chamber Choir! I've enjoyed both singing and being sung Ola's work and own a number of his albums. Some are wearing out from use...
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fantástico muito lindo. Queria as partituras. hahaha
Hello Rachel, from some years later. I agree with Jana's reply to you, however it is the death of Jesus for each of our sins that belief is required. An account is waiting for each person since the creation, and it is against that belief in the atonement for sin that we will be accepted or rejected. Bless you bunches and those you love.
Stunning. This music reminds me of how beautiful human beings can be. They sound like literal angels
I am so impressed by what seems like a fantastic relationship between the director and choir. They seem so in tune and sensitive to each other in direction and response, which really contributes to the overwhelming success of this performance. So beautiful.
My absolute favorite choir song. Even amongst the dissonance, there is hair-raising beauty. I can only imagine what it must feel like to be singing as part of this choir. This is unearthly.
Like you, I find this song bewitching; to the point that I regularly need to come and listen to it because it transports me spiritually
Superb, inspiring, moving, just fantastic! Thank you, Ola Gjeilo, thank you The Central Washington University Choir, and Gary Weidenaar!
My 5 and 3 year old Grandchildren think you are angels singing and Love this song.
after all these years i still come back to this performance. it's unmatched.
This choir has such a gorgeous sound.
It sounds like a taste of heaven
I feel so spiritual and so deeply moved by this group of angels singing. What talent. I’m swept away into another realm. It’s almost like an out of body experience when you listen. Well composed and performed. Thank you all for this gift.
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really exited.Superb.God bless you
This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music to have ever been written! It moves me every time I listen to it! This choir and conductor have reached places with this piece. Well done to all involved!
This performance inspired me to have a change of heart and turn my life around. Thank you, CWU. Ad maiorem Dei gloriam!
AMDG!
still coming back for this is the absolutely most beautifully perfect recording of this master piece!
I'm going to CWU next year, but this year as a senior, my chamber choir is getting invited to sing with CWU's choir and I'm so excited😭
That’s awesome welcome to the cwu family!
I believe the melody can only come from heaven. Unearthly beauty and harmony.
So beautiful. I enjoy being able to see this director's face and the joy reflected there.
Splendide; une prouesse vocale et artistique. Bravo et merci !
Wonderful balance between parts, fine diction, intonation, and an uncommon arrangement very well performed! I just found this splendid choir. It is not easy to locate an above average choir director who can form such a sound year after year. Congratulations and God Bless.
I've heard several recordings of this song--some more recent, some recorded with the latest recording equipment, some in grand performance spaces--and THIS is still my favorite performance, by far. Just exquisite.
So powerful, stunning and gripping
Omg,blown away. Beautiful everything. Killer dynamics and voices. The tenors/basses though, icing on the cake
J'adore Ola Gjeilo ! ! ! Mais , alors , le " Sanctus " par le C.W.U. ,waouuuuuuuuuuuu ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
They really nailed this one. Very nice! Wonderful control on those difficult chords!
I can feel a true mind which can lead me to the Heaven when they sing this piece. Thank you so much.
Wonderful Sounding Choir!❤
another superb composition and performed beautifully. Just love these uploads from CWU Chamber Choir very uplifting and inspiring. Thank you.
Bravo, Gary - this is a really lovely performance!
The musical blend and dynamics is heavenly.The sopranos certainly take center stage in this particular arrangement.
Rick H &
Sublime, simplemente sublime.
A brilliant performance of this work. The dissonances are not easy to sustain, and they did it beautifully. This is a piece I like to listen to with the sound cranked up, because of the sheer wall of sound that it delivers. Thank you, CWU Chamber Choir!
Richard Leslie I thought I was the only one who cranked this up
Richard Leslie agreed!!
agree that Maestro Weidenaar has a gift to get this good of a performance from students. Video production is first rate. But, ultimately, the compositions are well constructed, very musical, accessible for the singers, and very exceptional. Thanks for these videos.
In addition to the fabulous vocal talent, the uniformity, simplicity, and sharpness in the attire is striking. i like the fact that each woman is wearing the same pearl necklace. And that no one in the coir stands out in particular. Very few choirs aver achieve this appearance of "oneness". Congrats!
p.s The overtones are chilling (in a good way).
Gorgeous music - superb singing!
Magnificent sound!!!!
This is, as miisuhx said, flawless. But I can't stop listening from 4:17 to the end. The sheer (even!) power is remarkable.
Wow angels 😍😍😍
Love your performance from Indonesia.
Excellent!!
Pure beauty!
stunning and gripping !!!
Absolutely flawless.
so beautiful
FANTASTIC job y'all! :) Sublime.
Well done, everybody! Thanks, hughs from Brazil.
Excellent excellent excellent!
Totally blown away!
Gorgeous!
Serene, flawless...
😢😢😢 so beautiful!
Magnificent!
This is really beautifully done. Bet you enjoyed doing it. So many USA choirs think that vibrato is compulsory - clearly you don't. In fact thi sis perfection.
I love 3:17 to the end!! Basses Basses Basses....I just love y'alls!
Wonderful!
just superb !!! wow
y'all are so bright
this is incredible!
Perfect !
really nice!
Magnificent
Nice work
Ecstasy - beyond words.
Pięknie :) !!!
great!
Bravo!
Perfect
Common error in most acapella vocal groups, putting the basses in the back and letting the sopranos sing too loudly. The whole harmony needs to be inverted in order to balance properly. Higher frequency sounds are more audible than lower frequency sounds. Therefore more power needs to be put forth by the low register and less power by the upper register. Enhancing the bass foundation and minimizing the volume of the sopranos will send chills down your spine when you get the balance right. Anybody can sing the right notes, but balancing the harmony will put you in a class above the rest.
However, Gary doesn't have the basses behind everyone else. This choir emulates a more lean/straight tone early period style well suited to the tight voicings in the writing. It's also a group of university students with younger voices, still developing, which in my mind lends a pureness and angelic quality in the harmonics. And too much lower frequency volume can make the blend muddy and one-note. Remember, bass and baritone voices don't fully develop until at they are at least 27-30 years old. You can hear Gjeilo's music done by older adult choirs such as in the Vilnius videos which give you the lower bass frequency ring you like....equally beautiful, just different (they also use much more vibrato.) We have the same issue in orchestras...for example, in the US, some favor the thick dark driven sound of most American orchestras like the Chicago or NY Phil, and some (like me) favor the European transparency and delicacy of the Cleveland Orchestra. There is no one absolute correct sound for choirs or orchestras. Thank God for regional and cultural differences! Bravo to Maestro Weidenaar for what he's done with the talented young musicians in his choir.
@@jrthiker9908 I understand your point but the music that was composed needs to served. Adjusting the sound to bring out the harmonies is paramount. This choir is more than capable to produce that fuller sound. Also mic placement is very important. Listeners on youtube are not standing where the conductor is.. Listen to this version of Ola's piece Ubi Caritas by a quartet of young men..All the best tone qualities.. no muddy sound no vibrato.....
I totally agree see my response below
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My cantor shared this with me, It will be my Lenten song!
The keyboard may have been lousy, but the composer wasn't, neither was this rendition by CWU Chamber Choir! I've enjoyed both singing and being sung Ola's work and own a number of his albums. Some are wearing out from use...
fantástico muito lindo. Queria as partituras. hahaha
This makes me believe in God
Sacred music is the only true apologetic.
Hello Rachel, from some years later. I agree with Jana's reply to you, however it is the death of Jesus for each of our sins that belief is required. An account is waiting for each person since the creation, and it is against that belief in the atonement for sin that we will be accepted or rejected. Bless you bunches and those you love.
@@quickfoxxes it was a joke dude
1:11 👼🏻 ☁️ ✨
Ecstasy. Beyond words.
Waw !
est gloria!
where can I get a music piece of this song?
Ecstasy - beyond words
Oh my gosh I’m singing this for all state and I’m only in 8th gradeeee
Lovely....need to hear more bass but that could be mic placement
That soprano in the corner sticks out so much on the high notes -_- blend a little maybe
Who downed this, 20 ? Lol
Brian skux yune
Splendido....ma peccato per la pronuncia....
UWU
What a lot of rot; a load of sentimental, derivative claptrap!
Beautiful!
Ecstasy. Beyond words.
Ecstasy - beyond words
Ecstasy - beyond words