Vlaams Radiokoor (Flemish Radio Choir) Marcus Creed, conductor Recorded at Studio 4, Flagey (Brussels) in 2015 Available now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/5bMyN3...
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Malcolm, there are no words, nor notes, nor thought that can express your grief. I lost my partner of 23 years very unexpectedly a year ago March, he was 54. While the grief eases with time, it will not vanish. Music can amplify grief for some or give a transcendent escape from grief for others. Give yourself the time and space you need. Sadly we take our sorrow with us to our grave; our love and wisdom can be left with the living as her love was left with you.
Back about 15 years ago I was a young punk rocker. My academic supervisor dragged me out to a classical vocal concert. Honestly the soloist were amazing but not my cup of tea. Then they all came on stage to sing this. I tell you I literally melted, I had such a physical reaction to this, I could barely stand up afterwards. The chills on the major to minor changes just literally melts me. This is amazing.
Yes, and at the risk of sounding crude: that note that crescendos is truly a music climax that feels like a climax. In the most holistic and holy sense of the word. A release of self to God.
I'm coming late in life to this style, but love the work of Pat Metheny and Lyall Mays. When I hear this style, I can't help imposing in my imagination the complement of a jazz bass.
I've written instruction that the string version be played at my funeral. But I didn't know about this masterful choir production...THIS is what I want played so I'll be changing my instructions. This is just stunning. Much respect to Vlaams Radiokoor. Now I have to find it...hoping it's available.
@@jamesjohnson9996 Actually, it's a very worldly building in a very worldly neighbourhood. An art déco gem that resembles a cruise ship breaking into a city square. But great acoustics.
I have listened to this 1000 times and will continue another 10,000. One of the most beautiful pieces of work. I love the strings version but those voices and the dissonance is so emotional. It raises and lowers my blood pressure at the same time. Gorgeous!
To me Adagio for strings evokes a somewhat sorrowful feeling. The choral version evokes a numinous and uplifting feeling. I think both are my favourite pieces of all time. So far...
Ce chant était la seule chose qui m'apaisait quand j'allais voir mon papa à l'hôpital, en 1998. Je rentrais à la maison, m'allongeais dans le salon, sans lumière, et ce beau chant me bercait, m'apaisait. Aujourd'hui, je viens de perdre un ami que j'ai accompagné 5 ans dans la maladie. Je n'ai pu lui dire au revoir, étant moi-même à l'hôpital. C'est encore cette musique qui m'accompagne et m'apaise. Merci. Alléluia !
Quelle forte y belle temoignage! Merci...Peut etre la raison que cette musique t'a apaisee est que ses vibrations s'etendent jusqu'aus cieux les plus lointains. Cette musique et voix humaines celestes touchent les esprits divins lointains et autours de nous. Quand tu papa mourut et toi dans l'hopital, vous etiez connectes tout de meme et vous le savez, parce que les emotions que ces sons sacres eveillent guerissesnt les blessures. Jesus a dit: plus ou moins: Vous qui souffrez, venez a moi et je vais vous soulager''. Maintenant, on doit tous ecouter cette musique parce que les temps qui s'annoncent seront plus que troublantes et ces voix continueront a nous transporter vers le Haut. Et ce Haut nous donnera la force a passer toutes les epreuves.
William Byrd (1539/40 -1623 )quote"there is not any Musicke of instruments whatsoever comparable to that which is made of the voyces of Men, where the voyces are good, and the same well sorted and ordered.
@@johnfresno8494 perhaps you'd explain, as if you're right millions have already been distracted. Unlikely that anything dark can resist the words and the sentiment of the above.
bless all the good people who have left comments on this angel music, bless SAMUEL BARBER and bless our world , love and peace to all j Vincent Edwards
I'm Muslim and this song take me so far. I don't know how to explain my feelings but juste I feel like I'm safe and protected by God the one and only. In other way l feel like I'm flying like an angel in the sky directly to heaven. 😍😇
Jesus is the only Way ... The rest are all counterfeits .. All of them .. There is No Interfaith.. and there is No Abrahamic covenant outside of Jesus .. He is Savior Messiah King Forever ..... ~ Matthew 24:14 And this Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in all the world as a witness unto all Nations and then the End shall come ~ Romans 10:17 So then Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God ~ Galatians 2: 8-9 For its by Grace ye are Saved through Faith and that not of yourselves; it is the Gift of God and not of works lest any man shall boast~ 1John 2:22 who is liar but he that denies Jesus is Christ? he is AntiChrist that denies the Father and the Son 23 he that denies the Son the same hath not the Father; he that acknowledges the Son hath the Father also ~ John 14:6 And Jesus said unto him I am the Way the Truth and the Life No man comes unto the Father but by me ~ .. 1John 5:12 he that hath the Son hath life: he that hath not the Son of God hath not life ~ John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting Life ~ John 3:3 Truly Truly I tell you except a man be born again; he cannot See the kingdom of God ~ Galatians 3:28 There is neither jew nor greek; there is neither bond nor free; there is neither male nor female in Christ For ye are all One in Christ 29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed and heirs according to the Promise John 8:58 Truly I tell you; Before Abraham was; I am ~ Romans 10:9 That if thou confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus Christ and believe in thine heart That God hath raised hi from the dead thou shalt be Saved10 For its with the heart man believes unto righteousness: its with the mouth confession is made unto Salvation ~ John 10:9 For the thief comes not but to steal kill and destroy 10 But I am come that ye might have Life and have it more abundantly ~ 1Timothy 2:5 For there is One God and One mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus 6 who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time ~....Receive Jesus.. He hears You when you Pray ... Ask him for the Holy Spirit Baptism .. Be ready for eternity ..
I,m listening to this with tears dimming my ability to type. I am 89 years 0ld and my first born son is taking his final breaths , I,m seeking comfort in these beautiful, divine pieces . He is a victim of FTD . Please pray for him. Thank you.
Praying now! I had to bury my little masterpiece. If angels can sing like this on earth, imagine the choir of angels that will pray for you! Jesus heal this family!
@@marymacdonald6807 Thank you for your kind words, it will be a year at the end of this month and I still hurt. At our Lord and savior bless you and you family.
The first time I heard this I was driving on the New Jersey Turnpike. I was so awestruck I pulled over onto the shoulder to cry. It still moves me to tears.
I’m familiar with Barber’s Adagio For Strings but never heard Angus Dei . I was crying like a baby . Angelic Voices accompanied by Angelic Strings . There definitely has to be a synergy with a higher power when Barber and who created these vocals . Must be the Angels
Without wanting to sound a bit stupid, what is the difference between the two? I have heard Barber’s Adagio For Strings many times. @@tonycandela-eo3fb
@@f-xdemers2825dont you see how sad it is that you comment that? I wish you the best and hope, that you reflect on your words. Just because you don‘t feel God yet, doesn’t mean that He isnt with you.
@@Ferdii615 Your imaginary friend has nothing to do with the creativity of the living. You have no comprehension of life. Stay blind and delusional but try to not communicate your mental atrophies to others.
@@Ferdii615 Your imaginary friend has nothing to do with the creativity of the living. You have no comprehension of life. Stay blind and delusional but try to not communicate your mental atrophies to others.
I’m Japanese and Buddhist. I usually watch this video to heal my heart. This song consoles you no matter what you believe in faith. I hope everyone is in full of happiness and stay with your Gods. P.S. I was surprised to see so many responses to my comment when I revisited this video after a long time. I want to clarify that I am not in any way denying everyone's beliefs. Whether one believes in God or not, I believe that it is a freedom and right given to all people. To me, this song feels like one that heals the soul, transcending countries and beliefs. The world is currently experiencing wars, and it's very distressing, but I hope all of you reading this comment will find happiness. If you are in a difficult situation, I pray from a corner of Japan that you will be freed from it. With all my love, I wish for happiness for people all around the world.
@@keplergso8369 Well, to me good and evil are not hypothetical or theoretical, they are real. And I accept the testimony of people in the Bible about God and Jesus as reliable. On the question of "angelic music" -- I was speaking quite literally; I have heard of near-death experiences which speak of angels singing in a way that there are very few or no pauses and the sound is rich beyond measure. I hope you can have an open mind about these things.
@@MrStiffie123456789 This is a man who wrote this music. Do you think he was a stupid guy, and that he was owned by a devil or a god when he composed it ? Are you crazy ?
@@MrStiffie123456789 Sorry, but I am fed up with gods, angels, evils, everywhere and about any subject, even music. If some gods or some evils decide for us and are the sources of our good or bad actions, or of human creativity, we are all puppets of obscure forces, you are right, no conversation is possible. Regards.
Actually this is originally written as an adagio for strings, not a song (although nothing can beat the human voice). Enjoy the instrumental piece here: ua-cam.com/video/WAoLJ8GbA4Y/v-deo.html
I sing in a choir in England. I have not heard a more perfect rendition of Barber's Agnus Dei. The phrasing, the dynamics, the harmonic blending, the breath control, everything about this performance was superb. I congratulate you on a most beautiful performance of a most beautiful piece of music. Prachtig!
I have listened to this probably 300 times in the last 5 years. It is unspeakably beautiful. It takes my breath away every time I hear it. I am not a religious person but if God gave angels a choir on earth they would kneel in admiration of this. I am lost and bewildered and sat in absolute awe by this performance. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
The song is indeed very beautiful, but the concept, the reality even more so. Just think, "Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world"! There is shining hope for each of us, thank you Jesus Christ!
I just love this piece of music. It has to be one of my favourite classical pieces. I first heard this when seeing Oliver Stone’s film “Platoon” and thought it was so apt for the screen soundtrack. So much emotion and pathos was evoked in me when hearing this music in conjunction with screen shots as I am a Vietnam Vet.
This is the first time I've heard it sung. This video is astounding. I've always known it as 'Barber's Adagio for strings', and I first heard it when watching Platoon. I think it may have been used in the film The Killing Fields before Platoon, but I've never seen that film. Love from the UK. 👋❤️🇬🇧
I think the first time I heard it was in The Elephant Man, when Joseph Merrick ...I won't say. I had to leave the room to calm myself down. The combination of the film and the music was too much.
One of the most complex professions in the world is a maestro that can put such a chor singing in different voices, with such harmony and soul... I am delighted !!!
The second most beautiful sounding instrument which Our Good Lord , I believe, inspired to be made is the violin. The most beautiful instrument , the human voice , He made. AMDG
I have been listening to this for hours, sitting in spirit with my brother as he lays dying, on the other side of the country. I am there with him, can see and feel angels all around him, tenderly lifting him up, drawing him through these exquisite harmonies farther into radiance of the Divine, welcoming him home after a lifetime of suffering. Thank you for the beauty, energy and devotion you have made available in the world to everyone who finds their way to this video.
@@pollybarnes4703 He crossed the threshold at midnight. I am in the joy that comes with glimpses of the immense release, unbound light and joy that are forever his now, never to fade. Celebrating -- with all who knew and were privileged to love him -- the inordinate triumph of his life and soul. I am not sad; I need no condolences. I am happy for him. Any tears and sorrow come and go with a bittersweet awareness at the mystery of how all of that beauty stands in bold contrast, and yet is inextricably part of, the conundrum and sorrows of the human condition that we who are left behind still live at the effect of. He is in ecstasy beyond our imagining, free at last in the immense magnitude of his purified soul. Well done, Dearest Brother! What a triumph your life has been. We celebrate as you claim the radiance and lightness of being that is your soul, who you truly are and always were. As you move into endlessly deepening streams of Divine revelation and delight, we know you will be blessing us, guiding us, if we only hold our hearts open to you and the grace you seek to share. WE LOVE YOU. Go, Go, Go with all our love. Go freely into the great, welcoming light of your true home.
What a beautiful letter. , I hope you will find your own peace . this message was written on a Christmas tree card next to the spot where I was putting my card after my brother died " Even in times of unbearable struggle always remember you are not alone . We are all much more resilient than we believe we are "
I'm in awe listening to this at my computer, I cannot imagine the feelings welling up in me if I were to have been in that hall. My parents never brought me to stuff like this but I will start going alone, this enriches a person's life, not the empty pop movies people spend money on nowadays. I want to feel lucky to be alive after a performance.
There's more my friend. Much more. Start exploring inspirational music. I was in choir for twenty years and learned many difficult pieces. But the Agnus was the ultimate.
I first heard this watching the Viet Nam war movie “Platoon.” The tears just welled up, it touches your inner soul deeply. I still can’t listen to it without getting the same reaction. Music is so powerful.
This is by FAR the greatest piece of music ever composed. I close my eyes and I imagine hearing God's angels singing this as I'm slowly leaving this earthly body where I'm faced with the tunnel and light at the end. I have no fear but a unrecognizable peace. All my lifes memories are played at the sides of me one final time as I walk towards this this irresistible desire to walk faster to this light. I smile at the memories that had faded from my mind. The light grows closer and closer until I'm engulfed in perfect light, peace and love and my eyes focus on our risen Savior. He reaches out His hand for me and I am now home and I am truly truly loved. Eternity has just begun....
Not to take issue with your statement that Barber’s Agnus Dei (Adagio for Strings) is the greatest piece of music ever composed, because IMHO there are Many pieces that would qualify for possible inclusion in that list…. But here’s one you might not have heard that I PARTICULARLY LOVE. And there are others too. ua-cam.com/video/nn5ken3RJBo/v-deo.html
Tied for "greatest" with Beethoven's 9th symphony, choral movement. --- IMO, it's the only piece of music (that I know of) that reveals resurrection. This one sure comes close. A peace beyond all comprehension. Dank u wel, Vlaams Radiokoor!
WHAT DO YOU MEAN? ARE YOU SAYING THAT RAP CRAP IS NOT THE BEST MUSIC EVER WRITTTEN IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND? WHERE IS YOUR SENSE OF DIVERSITY?????????????
Barber:” I’m going to write a choral piece where everyone has to hold a note for three minutes at a time without a breath.” This choir: “And we will sing it perfectly.” WELL DONE!
C'est bien vrai ! ... Moi qui suis plutôt baroque ... cette pièce " moderne" :-) est merveilleuse ... Je peux écouter ça en boucle ... comme pour la 3ème Gnossienne d'Eric Satie ... tiens une autre oeuvre moderne :-) Je pense que la plus belle chose écoutable ( à part Bach 😁 ) est le Miserere d'Allegri ... J'écoute cette version 50 fois de suite et j'en ai mal tellement j'ai pleuré et que je n'ai plus de larmes ... ua-cam.com/video/H3v9unphfi0/v-deo.html&ab_channel=TenebraeChoir
John the Baptist spoke these words to the people when baptising Jezus ; behold the Lamb of God, that shall take away the sins of the World (Agnus Dei in Latin) (John 1: 29 ) The words sung are ; Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis ' 'Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the World, take mercy upon us' Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem' ' Lamb of God, who ..., grant us peace' Stay safe everyone. Wherever and whoever you are .... 🙏🏼
I have listened this probably a hundred times. I will keep on listening. It is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. The choir members all put their heart into this. Thanks for putting this on youTube.
Did anyone else's love for the original Homeworld game end up bringing them here all these years later? I had never heard Adagio For Strings before, and certainly not Agnes Dei set to it. Classical music was a big interest to me at the time, and this song has always moved me more than almost any other.
Kind of! Homeworld was one of those "Oh wow...!!" games for me that really shaped me in a way. It sounds kind of weird, but to me, that game is a piece of art, perfectly composed. And the music was a big part of it, because it gave space (the space) the theatrical partner to its breathtaking endlessness. This piece was the most stunning of all and at first I thought "what the fuck, somebody composed this for a video game and it's SO good!". Of course, I later found out that this wasn't the case, but it was the first classical music cd I ever bought :)
Surprising? When you've lost all your hopes, faith in God yet when you hear this chants, choirs, hymns you can truly feel the holy spirit entering your cold heart giving you strength. May God watch over he childrens In the name of the father the son and Holy spirit amen.
My mother told me she believes God really enjoys music totally and looks forward to hearing what new music we have come up with, all the time. I decided I agreed and believe it too.
be aware: it is the vocal version of "Adagio for Strings" which in turn is the _saddest_ piece of music ever composed, accordingt to BBC listeners. Samuel Barber did both compositions, Adagio came first.
i hope this is what i hear as the Lord welcomes me into his kingdom and to be reunited, like so many of us hope for. If anyone else os struggling with grief, it does get better. hurts like heck, but we get through these things, us humans!! theres still joy & hope, if we can still find it, most days!!! 💯🙏❤️❤️🙏
💔 ❤ thank you I feel the same with the heavy burden of losing my partner after a 19 Year battle terminal illness in and out of remission. I know our Lord heals all souls and I accept that it takes time.
When I was young, I sang in the Choir at Bath Abbey with my school chior. We sang the Messiah. It was beautiful. I still think about it 50 years later.
First Christmas without my mother who died in January and feeling really depressed, but while I can't seem to stop crying this song is in a way comforting. Thank you for posting this, you guys are amazing.
Brother or sister, keep on putting one foot in front of the other. I lost my mom in April, and there are no words to describe that pain. It's like an amputation - we can go on living, and we can live a happy and full life, but it will never be the same. If you'd like to talk more privately and just share stories about our moms because they were amazing women, let me know and I'll link my Facebook profile so you can message me. We don't deserve the women God puts in our lives, but boy am I thankful that God saw fit to bless me with my mother anyway.
The music is wonderful and you are a choir of angels. Every time I'm at the pc, I listen to you: thanks for the emotions you give me. Greetings from Italy.
Wenn wir jemanden verlieren, ist der wunderbarste Trost, dass dieser Mensch da sein und uns die Hand reichen wird, wenn wir gehen müssen. Dadurch nimmt uns der Tod die Angst und gibt uns die Hoffnung. Wir sind alle eine große Familie. Musik wie diese lässt uns das fühlen.. egal wo auf der Welt.
I recommend reading 'On Pain' by Carl Jung and 'A Confession' by Tolstoy. I started regaining myself as I learned the true meaning of "faith". Faith is much more than belief. Faith in God is the way to resurrect yourself.
Never be depressed even if you think you are. Seriously, I'll be here if you need help as it can be overcome. Chin up & smile 😊. You are going to have a great life😊. If nothing works, c one. Back. Never give in. Go on to the end & you will prevail. I'm not all doom & gloom God bless ya!
Agreed, I've also found no better choral version of Adagio for Strings; it's perfect! My favorite video (which is actually audio only) on UA-cam of the orchestral version is the one conducted by Leonard Bernstein. Strange and ironic to me that, as a percussionist, one of my favorite classical pieces ever written contains no percussion. It's SO good it even keeps ME captivated.
Même si l’on ne croît pas en Dieu comment freiner une telle émotion en entendant un tel chant ! Il est si lumineux ! Merci à tous vous avez été sublimes❤️
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This is easily the most haunting and beautiful choral arrangement I’ve ever heard. Thank you God for giving me good ears to hear this masterpiece with!
Difficult to find the right words for this performance of Barber's Agnus Dei. Marvelous. Sublime. Serene. Truly legato. Suave, polished, elegant, and lovely.
It’s just beautiful, listening from New Zealand, God‘s blessing and peace to those people around the world that are crying in deep hurt, and pain The only real peace comes from God in our lives.✝️
Frankly the pain may be in almost all of us. Although I have faith in the beloved, loving, merciful Trinity, and hence the truth of the New Testament, I always found 1 John 5:19 a tough one. But how can I doubt the honesty of John, who knew the great joy and aid brought to us all by Jesus, yet still wrote what he wrote?
God so loved the world . . . Thank you Blessed Trinity for what you have given, do give and will give to our longing souls. Jesus, help us to follow thy Way.
What a beautiful religion we had. We can eat what we want, we can drink what we want. We just have to love God, Jesus (who takes away the sins of the world) and, above all, one another. So sad that we threw all this out of our lives and our society. Thank you for this heavenly performance. Pax vobiscum from Leuven, Belgium.
Erm we don't HAVE to love God at all. It's a choice. Personally, I'm a non-believer but I'm also a sacred choral fan purely because I love the harmonies. And no it's not "God speaking to me," it's a talented composer ;)
I think this is the nicest version on the internet. Crisp, sweet, mellifluous, especially the higher tones. Smaller choir where each singer carries more than his or her own weight. Magnifique.
I wonder if Barber had any inkling of the impact his "Adagio" would have on the musical world. Certaintly it has affected me and my life. I remember crying together with my then wife as we listened to this together. Thank you for making this available to the world.
The story I have heard is that Barber sent the piece to Arturo Toscanini, hoping he might use it on his weekly radio program. Toscanini sent it back, Barber believing this to mean Toscanini wasn't interested. In fact, Toscanini had already memorized it, and added it to the schedule.
@@pieterholshuijsen4132 To my knowledge he wasn't Native American, which is why I didn't use the word native. But he was born here, which makes him American.
@@cdiasmd Yes. Magnum Mysterium is quite beautiful, but lacks the dissonant depth. The closest thing I've found to Barber's Adagio in sheer gravitas is perhaps Johann Johannsson's Fordlandia.
This is an incredibly difficult piece to sing. The pauses for breathing (not something to worry about in the string version) need to be accounted for. The tempo has to precisely managed. The sustained notes are very difficult for a choir. I agree with the others who have posted here, that this arrangement is superior to the original string piece. There is something about the human voice that really brings out the pathos and tragedy of the music; something that the strings cannot quite match (although the string version is still magical). There are five pieces of music I have yet to experience live that I desperately want to: The Choral Symphony, Verdi's Requiem, Britten's War Requiem, Dvorak's 9th Symphony (From the New World), and Samuel Barber's setting of the Agnus Dei. I hope to experience all of these before I expire.
I've had the privilege of hearing all of these live - except Britten's War Requiem which I was doubly blessed to perform (I was a tenor in the choir in two performances in 1993). Dvorak's 9th I heard live for the first time only two nights ago when Ascher Fisch conducted the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Amazing.
Tony, try listening to Spem in Allium, if you haven't already. It's stunning. By the way, your summary was spot on. This is the best version of Barber's Adagio, in my view.
At 90 years of age, I am still moved by the sound of God's words being sung to us by the human voice. I cry many tears for my voice can no longer lift itself to praise my God. How sad it is to not be able to sing anymore because of age. Oh dear God, forgive me.
To the ears of God all voices are beautiful, I am sure, and all voices are faltering croaks of frogs. I take comfort in knowing that the hand that made the croaking of frogs and loves them, also made me and my voice. The earnest love in our hearts is the true beauty. I hope that you find ways to still give the wisdom and love from your years to others, and that others can feel the glowing eternal youth of your beautiful heart when they know you.
Latin Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem. English Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
@@TheWarforged It can be easy when it's the right voice and music. This piece is easy for me and sounds similarly 'angelic' because the composer wrote well. Yet I can struggle with some songs that have high notes that are actually lower than this, simply due to the preceding notes and vowel sounds. And who wouldn't enjoy singing this??? I'm surprised they're not all smiling.
Find God's Will and Purpose for Your Life Through His Scriptures - Written By The Holy Spirit Through People On Earth - God Chooses Us, We Don't Choose Him (Dueteronomy Chapter 7 verse 6) Know That God is a person, Jesus, who walked this earth and died for our sins, was crucified and Rose Again, a person The Son of God, is a person - The Holy Spirit, who came to earth in Jesus' place, is a person (referred to as HE, in the Bible). Open your mind, and your heart will not be stone antmore (Ezekiel Chapter 36: Verses 26-27) - Merry Christmas to You and You're New Year Will Be At God's Goodness and Guidance (Like Mine 💕💗🌷❤️). God's blessings, peace, Grace (which begins where our human ability ends, cause Good wants us to know we can rely on Him for Everything, He is in Control, if we have a measure of Faith which increases with every step we allow ourselves to take with God) and patience, to just wait, and let Him tell us when and where to proceed. Check out Derek Prince - He explains that what happened the Bible is more relevant today in Dec 2023 , And, how His predictions are coming true. Amen ❤
Listen by heart: The world may be perish, but the kingdom of God emerges through music and spiritual gifts. He is already here. The Lord will lead us through. Pray for wisdom and qualified spiritual leadership. Something is at the end of the beginning.
You may need Peace of mind or Happiness or Joy or not . you may want to listen to my voice reading QURAN less than a minute!! you can close your eyes if you want ua-cam.com/video/Of0cZ9KrlWM/v-deo.html please give me your reaction wishing you all the best and peace
In the midst of this horrible and defining pandemic these strains bring hope and peace--of something beyond the horizon and all this distance and death. Something larger than ourselves--something quieting, the sound of a still small voice? Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
In the spring of 1970 my high school choir visited another school. We performed this piece perfectly. What an experience that was! Unfortunately, we never recorded this piece. It exists only my memory. Such a beautiful thing here on earth.
@@gavinguitar2194 Sticking to the subject of music - In 1969 my high school choir traveled to Europe. We spent a week in Freiburg, Germany. We performed our own concert in the city park, and then participated in an international choir fest. In life, having married, having a son, then a daughter, seeing them married, having four grandchildren. I continue to sing in my church choir.
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Una cosa è CERTA !!!
LA PUBBLICITÀ ROMPE Ì
>->💥COGLIONI !!!💥
Una interpretación maravillosa que transporta.
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El cordero se convirtió en un depredador
just lost my wife to Covid, I first kissed her 29/6/60, she was 15 and 2 days, we have been inseparable ever since, she was a Lamb of God.
We are so sorry for your loss, Malcolm. We hope music will bring you some comfort in these difficult times.
Malcolm Gray: Sorry for your loss. May the Lord be with your wife.
minhas condolências meu amigo :(
Malcolm, there are no words, nor notes, nor thought that can express your grief. I lost my partner of 23 years very unexpectedly a year ago March, he was 54. While the grief eases with time, it will not vanish. Music can amplify grief for some or give a transcendent escape from grief for others. Give yourself the time and space you need. Sadly we take our sorrow with us to our grave; our love and wisdom can be left with the living as her love was left with you.
@@VlaamsRadiokoor May God bless you, and comfort you your sorrows.
Back about 15 years ago I was a young punk rocker. My academic supervisor dragged me out to a classical vocal concert. Honestly the soloist were amazing but not my cup of tea. Then they all came on stage to sing this. I tell you I literally melted, I had such a physical reaction to this, I could barely stand up afterwards. The chills on the major to minor changes just literally melts me. This is amazing.
I'm right there with ya! I listen to this, Metallica, Pavarotti, Misfits, Lanza, Kaufmann, Slayer....I get it!! ❤❤
Yes, and at the risk of sounding crude: that note that crescendos is truly a music climax that feels like a climax. In the most holistic and holy sense of the word. A release of self to God.
Frisson.
I'm coming late in life to this style, but love the work of Pat Metheny and Lyall Mays. When I hear this style, I can't help imposing in my imagination the complement of a jazz bass.
@@xxanimallover43verxx21 Dokken, Blue Oyster Cult, Megadeath, Killing Joke. I get it too!!
A choir with angel voices and with an extraordinary director … that make feel transported to heaven.
Thank you ☺️
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I am an european classical snob. But this is by far the best American piece of classical music ever composed. So beautiful.
If it helps ,it was written in Italy by Samuel Barber who was studying there.But this piece is for everyone,tuly universal in appeal.
Agreed
Bloch Schelemo?
Im not from USA but as a people they can do such an amazing things..
Mostly in the darkest hours
Only singing, no Instruments
When we are born this should be played.... when we die this should be played.....
I've written instruction that the string version be played at my funeral. But I didn't know about this masterful choir production...THIS is what I want played so I'll be changing my instructions. This is just stunning. Much respect to Vlaams Radiokoor. Now I have to find it...hoping it's available.
rigth ,de acuerdo
Definitely on my list to be played on loop while I am dying...
I personaly prefer in between those two...😀
@@kristofverschueren2069 HA! Of course!
Imagine hearing this live in a cathedral. 😭
It gives me goosebumps even listening on the computer. I've heard sublime music in a church and it was out of this world.
Estava tocando na catedral de Madri em homenagem aos mortos pela COVID 😔🙏
If this was not a cathedral before, it is now.
It might be a celestial experience🌼
@@jamesjohnson9996 Actually, it's a very worldly building in a very worldly neighbourhood. An art déco gem that resembles a cruise ship breaking into a city square. But great acoustics.
I have listened to this 1000 times and will continue another 10,000. One of the most beautiful pieces of work. I love the strings version but those voices and the dissonance is so emotional. It raises and lowers my blood pressure at the same time. Gorgeous!
I agree, but I think you mean resonance not dissonance?
es ist so schön so wunderschön .
To me Adagio for strings evokes a somewhat sorrowful feeling. The choral version evokes a numinous and uplifting feeling. I think both are my favourite pieces of all time. So far...
Touches my soul 😊
@@ellenashton9468 how could it not? It’s because you have a good one. Enjoy.
Ce chant était la seule chose qui m'apaisait quand j'allais voir mon papa à l'hôpital, en 1998.
Je rentrais à la maison, m'allongeais dans le salon, sans lumière, et ce beau chant me bercait, m'apaisait.
Aujourd'hui, je viens de perdre un ami que j'ai accompagné 5 ans dans la maladie. Je n'ai pu lui dire au revoir, étant moi-même à l'hôpital. C'est encore cette musique qui m'accompagne et m'apaise.
Merci. Alléluia !
Quelle forte y belle temoignage! Merci...Peut etre la raison que cette musique t'a apaisee est que ses vibrations s'etendent jusqu'aus cieux les plus lointains. Cette musique et voix humaines celestes touchent les esprits divins lointains et autours de nous. Quand tu papa mourut et toi dans l'hopital, vous etiez connectes tout de meme et vous le savez, parce que les emotions que ces sons sacres eveillent guerissesnt les blessures.
Jesus a dit: plus ou moins: Vous qui souffrez, venez a moi et je vais vous soulager''.
Maintenant, on doit tous ecouter cette musique parce que les temps qui s'annoncent seront plus que troublantes et ces voix continueront a nous transporter vers le Haut. Et ce Haut nous donnera la force a passer toutes les epreuves.
When I was young and foolish, I scoffed when my father said that the human voice was the greatest of all musical instruments. I am older and wiser now
@@hector_number1281 =)) Totally agree!
William Byrd (1539/40 -1623 )quote"there is not any Musicke of instruments whatsoever comparable to that which is made of the voyces of Men, where the voyces are good, and the same well sorted and ordered.
You know that old saying "it's a shame that youth is wasted on the young", or something like that.
sir may I introduce you to the "Nose Flute"
# im 40 and this is deep
My husband just died and I listen to this piece so I can be with him in Heaven.
We are so sorry for you loss, Ted, and we hope music will help you heal. Big hug from Belgium.
God bless. Don't feel alone. God's with you. ,🙏
🙏 l pray that you find peace
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So it is
This is the most beautiful song I've ever heard 😭😭😭
God bless you for saying that. As indeed He did, has and will.
it’s demonic .
@@johnfresno8494 perhaps you'd explain, as if you're right millions have already been distracted. Unlikely that anything dark can resist the words and the sentiment of the above.
bless all the good people who have left comments on this angel music,
bless SAMUEL BARBER and bless our world , love and peace to all j Vincent Edwards
Thanks god for my healthy ears can hearing this...
yes, God is great
jedifrogmstr lmfao
Thank natural selection. As a teacher of deaf children, I find it as awe-inspiring and majestic as this magnificent music :)
Frissons
Very thankful for your blessing Lais...
Who else listening to this gem in 2021?
It is one of the most beautiful pieces of modern classical music and what a sublime recording.
Listening 5/5/2021
me over and over again
Aly :Me and believe me a lots of good people listen this beautiful music.
Listening 4 june 2021, 15h30, sunny afternoon, This piece is sometimes called Adaggio for Strings, !!! Love from France.
Eu
I have never heard anything more beautiful.
This is a very beautiful song, but in my opinion Hymn of the Cherubim is the nearest divine thing that s human composed, what do you think?
I'm Muslim and this song take me so far. I don't know how to explain my feelings but juste I feel like I'm safe and protected by God the one and only. In other way l feel like I'm flying like an angel in the sky directly to heaven. 😍😇
the only explaination for what you feel is this one: you are a human being
please come to watch ran to see God itis4peace
Sounds don't know any religion, because they're natural just as we are.
Jesus is the only Way ... The rest are all counterfeits .. All of them .. There is No Interfaith.. and there is No Abrahamic covenant outside of Jesus ..
He is Savior Messiah King Forever ..... ~ Matthew 24:14 And this Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in all the world as a witness unto all
Nations and then the End shall come ~ Romans 10:17 So then Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God ~
Galatians 2: 8-9 For its by Grace ye are Saved through Faith and that not of yourselves; it is the Gift of God and not of works lest any man shall boast~
1John 2:22 who is liar but he that denies Jesus is Christ? he is AntiChrist that denies the Father and the Son
23 he that denies the Son the same hath not the Father; he that acknowledges the Son hath the Father also ~
John 14:6 And Jesus said unto him I am the Way the Truth and the Life No man comes unto the Father but by me ~ ..
1John 5:12 he that hath the Son hath life: he that hath not the Son of God hath not life ~ John 3:16 For God so loved the world that
He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting Life ~
John 3:3 Truly Truly I tell you except a man be born again; he cannot See the kingdom of God ~
Galatians 3:28 There is neither jew nor greek; there is neither bond nor free; there is neither male nor female in Christ For ye are all One in Christ
29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed and heirs according to the Promise John 8:58 Truly I tell you; Before Abraham was; I am ~
Romans 10:9 That if thou confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus Christ and believe in thine heart That God hath raised hi from the dead
thou shalt be Saved10 For its with the heart man believes unto righteousness: its with the mouth confession is made unto Salvation ~
John 10:9 For the thief comes not but to steal kill and destroy 10 But I am come that ye might have Life and have it more abundantly ~
1Timothy 2:5 For there is One God and One mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus 6 who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified
in due time ~....Receive Jesus.. He hears You when you Pray ... Ask him for the Holy Spirit Baptism .. Be ready for eternity ..
Tiyaya Coco... Yes Your heart is the one that holds you free
I,m listening to this with tears dimming my ability to type. I am 89 years 0ld and my first born son is taking his final breaths , I,m seeking comfort in these beautiful, divine pieces . He is a victim of FTD . Please pray for him. Thank you.
Praying now! I had to bury my little masterpiece. If angels can sing like this on earth, imagine the choir of angels that will pray for you! Jesus heal this family!
@@jackimohr1 Thank you for your kind remarks. may God continue to bless you
The Lord Jesus heal your heart. The Holy Spirit send comfort to you. The Father keep you forever in His hands and heart.
@@marymacdonald6807 Thank you for your kind words, it will be a year at the end of this month and I still hurt. At our Lord and savior bless you and you family.
Como estão as coisas hoje?
The first time I heard this I was driving on the New Jersey Turnpike. I was so awestruck I pulled over onto the shoulder to cry.
It still moves me to tears.
same...
Did you get a parking ticket; that'd make me cry😅
I’m familiar with Barber’s Adagio For Strings but never heard Angus Dei . I was crying like a baby . Angelic Voices accompanied by Angelic Strings . There definitely has to be a synergy with a higher power when Barber and who created these vocals . Must be the Angels
Without wanting to sound a bit stupid, what is the difference between the two? I have heard Barber’s Adagio For Strings many times. @@tonycandela-eo3fb
@@tonycandela-eo3fbAgnus Dei . . . Lol 😅
I've been a part of a huge choir singing this and it's magical to be a part of. Makes me miss choral singing!
Lamb of God,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
Spare us your god bullshit, Please !!
@@f-xdemers2825dont you see how sad it is that you comment that? I wish you the best and hope, that you reflect on your words. Just because you don‘t feel God yet, doesn’t mean that He isnt with you.
Keep your imaginary friend for you and stop trying to transmit your delusions to others. Stand up and try to think by yourself.@@Ferdii615
@@Ferdii615 Your imaginary friend has nothing to do with the creativity of the living. You have no comprehension of life. Stay blind and delusional but try to not communicate your mental atrophies to others.
@@Ferdii615 Your imaginary friend has nothing to do with the creativity of the living. You have no comprehension of life. Stay blind and delusional but try to not communicate your mental atrophies to others.
I’m Japanese and Buddhist. I usually watch this video to heal my heart.
This song consoles you no matter what you believe in faith.
I hope everyone is in full of happiness and stay with your Gods.
P.S.
I was surprised to see so many responses to my comment when I revisited this video after a long time. I want to clarify that I am not in any way denying everyone's beliefs. Whether one believes in God or not, I believe that it is a freedom and right given to all people. To me, this song feels like one that heals the soul, transcending countries and beliefs. The world is currently experiencing wars, and it's very distressing, but I hope all of you reading this comment will find happiness. If you are in a difficult situation, I pray from a corner of Japan that you will be freed from it. With all my love, I wish for happiness for people all around the world.
the catholic gregorian song/music make people's heart quiet, it's like the meditation in Buddhist.
Yes no words
won't see you in heaven, sorry.
@@ege9458 "the bible is massive evidence for Jesus", then you need massive evidence for Bible
Jesus é o Caminho a Verdade e a Vida Eterna
O Cordeiro de Deus que tira o pecado do mundo 😇
This is the closest thing we have to the music of angels in Heaven...
Yes, if angels exist. That is human creations, like gods and evils.
@@keplergso8369 Well, to me good and evil are not hypothetical or theoretical, they are real. And I accept the testimony of people in the Bible about God and Jesus as reliable.
On the question of "angelic music" -- I was speaking quite literally; I have heard of near-death experiences which speak of angels singing in a way that there are very few or no pauses and the sound is rich beyond measure. I hope you can have an open mind about these things.
@@MrStiffie123456789 This is a man who wrote this music. Do you think he was a stupid guy, and that he was owned by a devil or a god when he composed it ? Are you crazy ?
@@keplergso8369 Unfortunately, it's not possible to have a polite, respectful, and open-minded conversation with people like yourself.
@@MrStiffie123456789 Sorry, but I am fed up with gods, angels, evils, everywhere and about any subject, even music. If some gods or some evils decide for us and are the sources of our good or bad actions, or of human creativity, we are all puppets of obscure forces, you are right, no conversation is possible. Regards.
Arguably, one of the greatest songs ever written. It makes you question why, on everything
I think the title of the song is a great hint
Actually this is originally written as an adagio for strings, not a song (although nothing can beat the human voice). Enjoy the instrumental piece here: ua-cam.com/video/WAoLJ8GbA4Y/v-deo.html
The best❤
Yes but can you slam dance to it?
@@lisapotter3052 I actually prefer the choral version- but then, I am an ex (as in retired) chorister, so the sort of singing I loved doing myself.
How many people have just watched "Bodies" on Netflix and jumped here to listen to this exquiste piece of music 👍👍
How old are you
Music is food to the soul. I'm having a banquet.
Beautifully put. Thank you.
I sing in a choir in England. I have not heard a more perfect rendition of Barber's Agnus Dei. The phrasing, the dynamics, the harmonic blending, the breath control, everything about this performance was superb. I congratulate you on a most beautiful performance of a most beautiful piece of music. Prachtig!
Thank you, S R!
please come to see I ran to see God Itis4peace
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Amen
O Lamb of God, that takest away the the sins of the world, have mercy upon us .............
Voice is a powerful and soulful instrument.
And people say they never see any miracles.
Oh yes they do.
In this sad , angry and scary world this is pure bliss, This gives me hope and comfort. Thank You 😘 Sending Love and Light to everyone.
You sap
Thank you.
Oh ! It's Belgian choir, I was surprised to realise it after clicking.
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So I guess I’m not the only one to cry through this video. 😘
@@theruleoffire you are in more company than you think.
This is THE BEST Agnus Dei recording. Ever. Exceptional artistry.
I have listened to this probably 300 times in the last 5 years. It is unspeakably beautiful. It takes my breath away every time I hear it. I am not a religious person but if God gave angels a choir on earth they would kneel in admiration of this. I am lost and bewildered and sat in absolute awe by this performance. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Jesus loves you ❤
Thank you for your moving words 💜💜💜
Me too man
The song is indeed very beautiful, but the concept, the reality even more so. Just think, "Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world"! There is shining hope for each of us, thank you Jesus Christ!
I just love this piece of music. It has to be one of my favourite classical pieces. I first heard this when seeing Oliver Stone’s film “Platoon” and thought it was so apt for the screen soundtrack. So much emotion and pathos was evoked in me when hearing this music in conjunction with screen shots as I am a Vietnam Vet.
This is the first time I've heard it sung. This video is astounding. I've always known it as 'Barber's Adagio for strings', and I first heard it when watching Platoon.
I think it may have been used in the film The Killing Fields before Platoon, but I've never seen that film. Love from the UK. 👋❤️🇬🇧
Thank you for your service.
@@DavidB-ec7bm Thank you David
I think the first time I heard it was in The Elephant Man, when Joseph Merrick ...I won't say. I had to leave the room to calm myself down. The combination of the film and the music was too much.
If we ever meet aliens, I want this to be part of what we give them to make a first impression.
Couldn't agree more
...Homeworld
"Wir sind auf dem Weg !"
I love your comment ^^
...and then the bad things will follow.
For those who voted thumbs down...you must be devoid of emotion. How this piece cannot affect your soul is unfathomable to me...
You have to have a soul in order for it to be affected.
Those who voted down were muslims for sure
To those who do not understand, they shall mock.
I agree this feels like music from the heavens and moves my soul
@@u0aol1 You are blasphemous and disgusting!
One of the most complex professions in the world is a maestro that can put such a chor singing in different voices, with such harmony and soul... I am delighted !!!
It's easy. Organized & arrangement.
omg just found this.....stunningly beautiful....Its what i expect to hear when I finally get to heaven
Not a single instrument, only human voice! Marvellous!
Vien Doduc n
Hmm, I see and hear 24 instruments here. :)
The lesser the musical instruments in a sacred song the more musical and marvellous it sounds.
The second most beautiful sounding instrument which Our Good Lord , I believe, inspired to be made is the violin.
The most beautiful instrument , the human voice , He made.
AMDG
The human voice is an actual instrument...
Certains compositeurs ont ce rare privilège d'être inspirés par Dieu...
One of the reasons my son's first name is Samuel ! Angels voices ! Can't help a tear ! Pure beauty ! ❤️
juste sublime. merci infiniment à tous les interprètes, au chef de choeur et bien entendu au génial Samuel Barber. gratitude.
Samuel Barberá falleció en 1981
I have been listening to this for hours, sitting in spirit with my brother as he lays dying, on the other side of the country. I am there with him, can see and feel angels all around him, tenderly lifting him up, drawing him through these exquisite harmonies farther into radiance of the Divine, welcoming him home after a lifetime of suffering. Thank you for the beauty, energy and devotion you have made available in the world to everyone who finds their way to this video.
God bless you and your brother, may you both find peace in God's loving arms 🙏❤
@@pollybarnes4703 He crossed the threshold at midnight. I am in the joy that comes with glimpses of the immense release, unbound light and joy that are forever his now, never to fade. Celebrating -- with all who knew and were privileged to love him -- the inordinate triumph of his life and soul. I am not sad; I need no condolences. I am happy for him. Any tears and sorrow come and go with a bittersweet awareness at the mystery of how all of that beauty stands in bold contrast, and yet is inextricably part of, the conundrum and sorrows of the human condition that we who are left behind still live at the effect of.
He is in ecstasy beyond our imagining, free at last in the immense magnitude of his purified soul.
Well done, Dearest Brother! What a triumph your life has been.
We celebrate as you claim the radiance and lightness of being that is your soul, who you truly are and always were. As you move into endlessly deepening streams of Divine revelation and delight, we know you will be blessing us, guiding us, if we only hold our hearts open to you and the grace you seek to share. WE LOVE YOU.
Go, Go, Go with all our love. Go freely into the great, welcoming light of your true home.
❤️
@@annshannon3657 Absent From The Body...Now Present With Our Lord...Prayers For Peace & Comfort...
What a beautiful letter. , I hope you will find your own peace . this message was written on a Christmas tree card next to the spot where I was putting my card after my brother died " Even in times of unbearable struggle always remember you are not alone . We are all much more resilient than we believe we are "
I'm in awe listening to this at my computer, I cannot imagine the feelings welling up in me if I were to have been in that hall. My parents never brought me to stuff like this but I will start going alone, this enriches a person's life, not the empty pop movies people spend money on nowadays. I want to feel lucky to be alive after a performance.
A very good decision!
Indeed; a wise decision, well reasoned !
I would agree with you 100% this is glorious
Find a High Latin Mass near you and hope the choir is as good as this one. God bless you.
There's more my friend. Much more. Start exploring inspirational music. I was in choir for twenty years and learned many difficult pieces. But the Agnus was the ultimate.
I first heard this watching the Viet Nam war movie “Platoon.” The tears just welled up, it touches your inner soul deeply. I still can’t listen to it without getting the same reaction. Music is so powerful.
brings tears to my eyes every time listen .
This is by FAR the greatest piece of music ever composed. I close my eyes and I imagine hearing God's angels singing this as I'm slowly leaving this earthly body where I'm faced with the tunnel and light at the end. I have no fear but a unrecognizable peace. All my lifes memories are played at the sides of me one final time as I walk towards this this irresistible desire to walk faster to this light. I smile at the memories that had faded from my mind. The light grows closer and closer until I'm engulfed in perfect light, peace and love and my eyes focus on our risen Savior. He reaches out His hand for me and I am now home and I am truly truly loved. Eternity has just begun....
Not to take issue with your statement that Barber’s Agnus Dei (Adagio for Strings) is the greatest piece of music ever composed, because IMHO there are Many pieces that would qualify for possible inclusion in that list…. But here’s one you might not have heard that I PARTICULARLY LOVE. And there are others too. ua-cam.com/video/nn5ken3RJBo/v-deo.html
Tied for "greatest" with Beethoven's 9th symphony, choral movement. --- IMO, it's the only piece of music (that I know of) that reveals resurrection. This one sure comes close. A peace beyond all comprehension. Dank u wel, Vlaams Radiokoor!
yes i agree. Once i heard a recording of real angels singing after a church meeting and it was like this
it's a white people thing.
WHAT DO YOU MEAN? ARE YOU SAYING THAT RAP CRAP IS NOT THE BEST MUSIC EVER WRITTTEN IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND? WHERE IS YOUR SENSE OF
DIVERSITY?????????????
Barber:” I’m going to write a choral piece where everyone has to hold a note for three minutes at a time without a breath.”
This choir: “And we will sing it perfectly.”
WELL DONE!
Like my college choir professor said, "Don't everyone take a breath at once."
Candied
Usually everyone takes breaths but not at once. It’s called staggering.
@@CFMLEAP ummm I’m aware of that. It’s not three minutes at a time, either. I was engaging in hyperbole for the sake of a compliment.
@@journeymancellist9247 Whoops. My fault.
J'ai rarement entendu quelque chose d'aussi sublime. La cohésion des voix est juste parfaite.
Et la vidéo est d'une beauté qui rend hommage au chant.
Bonjour, je suis comme vous. On frôle la perfection. Divin et intense. Tout est juste, puissant et subtil à la fois. Un moment de grâce.
Écoutez miserere c est sublime😢
C'est bien vrai ! ... Moi qui suis plutôt baroque ... cette pièce " moderne" :-) est merveilleuse ... Je peux écouter ça en boucle ... comme pour la 3ème Gnossienne d'Eric Satie ... tiens une autre oeuvre moderne :-)
Je pense que la plus belle chose écoutable ( à part Bach 😁 ) est le Miserere d'Allegri ... J'écoute cette version 50 fois de suite et j'en ai mal tellement j'ai pleuré et que je n'ai plus de larmes ...
ua-cam.com/video/H3v9unphfi0/v-deo.html&ab_channel=TenebraeChoir
Très beau !
A piece that breaks my heart and mends it, every time I listen. Timeless, achingly beautiful.
Ah😢
This Music is so transcendently beautiful! I am happy to be alive to hear it!
FearlessDreamer3 . Hemels!
A beautiful part of being Human!
If you die you will hear directly by the querubins.
Don't you think the heavenly choir will sound even more beautiful ?
I don't know if that is possible
John the Baptist spoke these words to the people when baptising Jezus ; behold the Lamb of God, that shall take away the sins of the World (Agnus Dei in Latin) (John 1: 29 )
The words sung are ;
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis ' 'Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the World, take mercy upon us'
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem' ' Lamb of God, who ..., grant us peace'
Stay safe everyone. Wherever and whoever you are .... 🙏🏼
Thanks
God's Everlasting Mercy..is needed Now..more than ever.¥
Thank you
@@christinamacneal6187 you better not rely on that
Gracias, desde el corazón.
Thank you and may God Bless all those who practiced and learned this beautiful music! I am so grateful in my heart for the gift of receiving it! ❤😂
Spare us your god bullshit, Please !!
I have listened this probably a hundred times. I will keep on listening. It is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. The choir members all put their heart into this. Thanks for putting this on youTube.
Sicut Cervus or Nimrod are at least so good as this piece.
I agree, you feel it in your soul
May i suggest you also listen to The Miserere Dei.. Truly uplifting!
De acuerdo
Did anyone else's love for the original Homeworld game end up bringing them here all these years later? I had never heard Adagio For Strings before, and certainly not Agnes Dei set to it. Classical music was a big interest to me at the time, and this song has always moved me more than almost any other.
Kind of! Homeworld was one of those "Oh wow...!!" games for me that really shaped me in a way. It sounds kind of weird, but to me, that game is a piece of art, perfectly composed. And the music was a big part of it, because it gave space (the space) the theatrical partner to its breathtaking endlessness. This piece was the most stunning of all and at first I thought "what the fuck, somebody composed this for a video game and it's SO good!". Of course, I later found out that this wasn't the case, but it was the first classical music cd I ever bought :)
I was in 4th grade, maybe even 3rd and I played the demo and I knew that song was special.
It seems like the angels in heaven themselves are singing, just beautiful!
Surprising? When you've lost all your hopes, faith in God yet when you hear this chants, choirs, hymns you can truly feel the holy spirit entering your cold heart giving you strength.
May God watch over he childrens
In the name of the father the son and Holy spirit amen.
Spare us your god bullshit, Please !!
When Its time for me to die, I want to die listening to this angelic sound because these music waves can only move towards heaven.
My mother told me she believes God really enjoys music totally and looks forward to hearing what new music we have come up with, all the time. I decided I agreed and believe it too.
I think and hope the same
For me as well. Nothing really compares.
be aware: it is the vocal version of "Adagio for Strings" which in turn is the _saddest_ piece of music ever composed, accordingt to BBC listeners.
Samuel Barber did both compositions, Adagio came first.
Alfredo A Cantoran Vergara This is about Jesus, the Lamb of God who takest away the sins of the world, we are asking for His mercy!
"Without music, life would be a mistake." Friedrich Nietzsche
Sans l'Art, la vie serait une erreur
@@ac8907 oui
Bob Crunch Of course life would be a mistake so music was created so the mistake wouldn’t happen!!
And according to Nietzsche, without God the world would fall into a nihilism and destroy itself. Wise man...
@@matriximaster god is dead
i hope this is what i hear as the Lord welcomes me into his kingdom and to be reunited, like so many of us hope for. If anyone else os struggling with grief, it does get better. hurts like heck, but we get through these things, us humans!! theres still joy & hope, if we can still find it, most days!!! 💯🙏❤️❤️🙏
💔 ❤ thank you I feel the same with the heavy burden of losing my partner after a 19 Year battle terminal illness in and out of remission. I know our Lord heals all souls and I accept that it takes time.
When I was young, I sang in the Choir at Bath Abbey with my school chior. We sang the Messiah. It was beautiful. I still think about it 50 years later.
First Christmas without my mother who died in January and feeling really depressed, but while I can't seem to stop crying this song is in a way comforting. Thank you for posting this, you guys are amazing.
😥 Courage
Sending you love and strength x
DEP
REST IN PEACE
Brother or sister, keep on putting one foot in front of the other. I lost my mom in April, and there are no words to describe that pain. It's like an amputation - we can go on living, and we can live a happy and full life, but it will never be the same.
If you'd like to talk more privately and just share stories about our moms because they were amazing women, let me know and I'll link my Facebook profile so you can message me.
We don't deserve the women God puts in our lives, but boy am I thankful that God saw fit to bless me with my mother anyway.
Already 3 million views - we are overwhelmed by all the beautiful reactions. Thank you!
Fantastic, beyond words.
Piękne.
Well Deserved ! No surprise ...
Please keep on the good work.
Thanks / chr.
Wonderful performance.
The music is wonderful and you are a choir of angels. Every time I'm at the pc, I listen to you: thanks for the emotions you give me. Greetings from Italy.
I heard this piece years ago and it still makes me cry every time I hear it, it just puts me in that place, so beautiful
Wenn wir jemanden verlieren, ist der wunderbarste Trost, dass dieser Mensch da sein und uns die Hand reichen wird, wenn wir gehen müssen. Dadurch nimmt uns der Tod die Angst und gibt uns die Hoffnung. Wir sind alle eine große Familie. Musik wie diese lässt uns das fühlen.. egal wo auf der Welt.
I lost myself to depression long ago, only music likes this keeps me functioning.
I recommend reading 'On Pain' by Carl Jung and 'A Confession' by Tolstoy. I started regaining myself as I learned the true meaning of "faith". Faith is much more than belief. Faith in God is the way to resurrect yourself.
Maybe just maybe you need God.
there is beauty in this world. let's enjoy it together while we can.
Never be depressed even if you think you are. Seriously, I'll be here if you need help as it can be overcome.
Chin up & smile 😊. You are going to have a great life😊. If nothing works, c one. Back. Never give in. Go on to the end & you will prevail.
I'm not all doom & gloom
God bless ya!
Absolute perfection. I keep coming back to this and I never get tired of it. There is no better version than this.
@Le_NaG You have a link to a slower version that you think sounds the best?
yeah such a moving and beautiful sound
Agreed, I've also found no better choral version of Adagio for Strings; it's perfect! My favorite video (which is actually audio only) on UA-cam of the orchestral version is the one conducted by Leonard Bernstein. Strange and ironic to me that, as a percussionist, one of my favorite classical pieces ever written contains no percussion. It's SO good it even keeps ME captivated.
Try Adagio for Strings Leonard Bernstein by LA Philharmonic. It is the best version.
Même si l’on ne croît pas en Dieu comment freiner une telle émotion en entendant un tel chant ! Il est si lumineux !
Merci à tous vous avez été sublimes❤️
The sea lapping on a gentle sand makes a wave on the unconscious.
RAYMONDEFOUANON YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL ADORABLE SEDUCTIVE RAVISHING SENSUAL SEXY CAPTIVATING AND PASSIONATE MARRY ME ❤
Grace à son Esprit Sain. Grace à Jésus vous aimez cette musique
Takes me to the edge of believing.
UPDATE: we are excited to announce that this winter our recording of Agnus Dei (in 3D immersive sound) will be available on streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music and Google Play.
Already 5 million views - we are overwhelmed by all the beautiful reactions. Thank you! And check out our new video in the Vocal Fabric series!
Thank You!
Why wouldn't there be 5 million views. It's absolutely sublime
Waarschijnlijk omdat het gewoon een fantastische uitvoering is. Jullie vlamingen zijn gewoon te bescheiden😁😁
very noice
This is easily the most haunting and beautiful choral arrangement I’ve ever heard. Thank you God for giving me good ears to hear this masterpiece with!
Yeah, it is quite remarking.
Amen!
Yes. Father. Thank You.
Yes. Father. Thank You.
I feel the passion of our lord and savior when I hear this. Thank you
This is the sound of my grief.
I come back to this every few months and fantasize about being one of the guys in the back row.
This is helping me to feel the overwhelming sadness and the beauty in our world today.
Look to your inner self to keep the sadness at rest for sadness will always stay behind beauty
I so agree with you, dear Carol.
Thank you Mario for your Wisdom.
Mario has a great point! Now, whoever you are, plant a tree, to praise the generations to follow:)
Difficult to find the right words for this performance of Barber's Agnus Dei. Marvelous. Sublime. Serene. Truly legato. Suave, polished, elegant, and lovely.
Thank you so much!
What do you want to say?
It’s just beautiful, listening from New Zealand, God‘s blessing and peace to those people around the world that are crying in deep hurt, and pain
The only real peace comes from God in our lives.✝️
Frankly the pain may be in almost all of us.
Although I have faith in the beloved, loving, merciful Trinity, and hence the truth of the New Testament, I always found 1 John 5:19 a tough one.
But how can I doubt the honesty of John, who knew the great joy and aid brought to us all by Jesus, yet still wrote what he wrote?
Amen
Spare us your god bullshit, Please !!
"Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world grant us Peace" My go to piece of music when i feel troubled.
You'll be ok me old matey;
Yes, that is what our world needs, peace.
God so loved the world . . . Thank you Blessed Trinity for what you have given, do give and will give to our longing souls. Jesus, help us to follow thy Way.
Spare us your god bullshit, Please !!
What a beautiful religion we had. We can eat what we want, we can drink what we want. We just have to love God, Jesus (who takes away the sins of the world) and, above all, one another. So sad that we threw all this out of our lives and our society.
Thank you for this heavenly performance. Pax vobiscum from Leuven, Belgium.
Never too late to return to the eternal love of Jesus Christ.
Erm we don't HAVE to love God at all. It's a choice. Personally, I'm a non-believer but I'm also a sacred choral fan purely because I love the harmonies. And no it's not "God speaking to me," it's a talented composer ;)
I think this is the nicest version on the internet. Crisp, sweet, mellifluous, especially the higher tones. Smaller choir where each singer carries more than his or her own weight. Magnifique.
the one minute mark high not that seperates from the others is most important for me. Sadly I think the woman didnt sell it as in other performances
Kai-Lee Klymchuk
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I feel undertones of salt from carrying all the shit choir members in your section LMAO
Merci de ce partage depuis la France. Soyez béni au nom de Jésus christ. Qu il nous protège dans les épreuves. Amen 🙏
I wonder if Barber had any inkling of the impact his "Adagio" would have on the musical world. Certaintly it has affected me and my life. I remember crying together with my then wife as we listened to this together. Thank you for making this available to the world.
The story I have heard is that Barber sent the piece to Arturo Toscanini, hoping he might use it on his weekly radio program. Toscanini sent it back, Barber believing this to mean Toscanini wasn't interested. In fact, Toscanini had already memorized it, and added it to the schedule.
Unquestionably the most sacred piece of choral music ever composed by an American. I'm in awe every time I hear it.
Charles Somerset American? Was he an native Indian?
@@pieterholshuijsen4132 To my knowledge he wasn't Native American, which is why I didn't use the word native. But he was born here, which makes him American.
Never heard of Morten Lauridsen?
@@cdiasmd Yes. Magnum Mysterium is quite beautiful, but lacks the dissonant depth. The closest thing I've found to Barber's Adagio in sheer gravitas is perhaps Johann Johannsson's Fordlandia.
Crying as i am watching, remembering my dear father who just passed away. What a lovely piece of soul searching music
I actually have a playlist of funeral music, for my funeral, since I want all the music I like being played. This is on the list.
Requiem aeternam
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im so sorry for you're loss
RIP
Joseph Quintano: Sorry for your loss. There's peace in heaven.
Absolutely beautiful
You could expect to hear this in heaven ❤
This is an incredibly difficult piece to sing. The pauses for breathing (not something to worry about in the string version) need to be accounted for. The tempo has to precisely managed. The sustained notes are very difficult for a choir. I agree with the others who have posted here, that this arrangement is superior to the original string piece. There is something about the human voice that really brings out the pathos and tragedy of the music; something that the strings cannot quite match (although the string version is still magical). There are five pieces of music I have yet to experience live that I desperately want to: The Choral Symphony, Verdi's Requiem, Britten's War Requiem, Dvorak's 9th Symphony (From the New World), and Samuel Barber's setting of the Agnus Dei. I hope to experience all of these before I expire.
Tony knows music.
I've had the privilege of hearing all of these live - except Britten's War Requiem which I was doubly blessed to perform (I was a tenor in the choir in two performances in 1993). Dvorak's 9th I heard live for the first time only two nights ago when Ascher Fisch conducted the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Amazing.
You will Tony...you will
Tony, try listening to Spem in Allium, if you haven't already. It's stunning. By the way, your summary was spot on. This is the best version of Barber's Adagio, in my view.
Even alien will appreciate this.
At 90 years of age, I am still moved by the sound of God's words being sung to us by the human voice.
I cry many tears for my voice can no longer lift itself to praise my God. How sad it is to not be able to sing anymore because of age. Oh dear God, forgive me.
To the ears of God all voices are beautiful, I am sure, and all voices are faltering croaks of frogs. I take comfort in knowing that the hand that made the croaking of frogs and loves them, also made me and my voice. The earnest love in our hearts is the true beauty. I hope that you find ways to still give the wisdom and love from your years to others, and that others can feel the glowing eternal youth of your beautiful heart when they know you.
You need seek no forgiveness. God knows what is in your heart and hears you sing with full voice. Be at peace.
Shraga Blaustein
I love you
@@Twisterjoe wow praise be to God. We are like a big family on here. Praise the only one God
You can still sing in your mind and heart. The song of the righteous is a prayer unto God.
My great aunt Annie McDonald sang this for the opening of St, Columbans catholic church in Cornwall, Ontario over 100 years ago. IMAGINE.
J'ai écouté ce vidéo des centaines de fois et ce n'est pas fini. Je suis persuadé que c'est la pièce de musique préférée des anges là-haut.
Latin
Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccata mundi,
miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccata mundi,
dona nobis pacem.
English
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
grant us peace.
Thank You*
Thanks for that. ✌🏼
1:17 how that girl touches the high tone with incredible ease...truly an angel !!
And she was smiling and enjoying it, obviously. What a great moment to witness.
So pretty
It can't be easy but she made it look easy for sure
@@TheWarforged It can be easy when it's the right voice and music. This piece is easy for me and sounds similarly 'angelic' because the composer wrote well. Yet I can struggle with some songs that have high notes that are actually lower than this, simply due to the preceding notes and vowel sounds.
And who wouldn't enjoy singing this??? I'm surprised they're not all smiling.
Absolutely mind numbing
Excellent performance! excellent recording!
Suoni, voci per l'anima... Per chi ne ha ancora una e l'ascolta ogni giorno, tutti i giorni della propria vita...
Never gets old. I want to listen to this as I die. God, let it be so 💖
No, keep living,!
Find God's Will and Purpose for Your Life Through His Scriptures - Written By The Holy Spirit Through People On Earth - God Chooses Us, We Don't Choose Him (Dueteronomy Chapter 7 verse 6) Know That God is a person, Jesus, who walked this earth and died for our sins, was crucified and Rose Again, a person The Son of God, is a person - The Holy Spirit, who came to earth in Jesus' place, is a person (referred to as HE, in the Bible). Open your mind, and your heart will not be stone antmore (Ezekiel Chapter 36: Verses 26-27) - Merry Christmas to You and You're New Year Will Be At God's Goodness and Guidance (Like Mine 💕💗🌷❤️). God's blessings, peace, Grace (which begins where our human ability ends, cause Good wants us to know we can rely on Him for Everything, He is in Control, if we have a measure of Faith which increases with every step we allow ourselves to take with God) and patience, to just wait, and let Him tell us when and where to proceed. Check out Derek Prince - He explains that what happened the Bible is more relevant today in Dec 2023 , And, how His predictions are coming true. Amen ❤
Listen by heart: The world may be perish, but the kingdom of God emerges through music and spiritual gifts. He is already here. The Lord will lead us through. Pray for wisdom and qualified spiritual leadership. Something is at the end of the beginning.
The most perfect and beautiful singing I've ever heard. Absolute perfection 🥰
Momma's & popper's was pretty good 😊
“Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.”
Reduced to tears. This music is celestial, spiritual and if there is a God, that God gave this music to us all.
There is.
You may need Peace of mind or Happiness or Joy or not . you may want to listen to my voice reading QURAN less than a minute!! you can close your eyes if you want
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please give me your reaction wishing you all the best and peace
There is a God and that is why we get gifts like this..., I think. Feliz Navidad.
@@gulag19 Frohe Weihnachten!
There is
In the midst of this horrible and defining pandemic these strains bring hope and peace--of something beyond the horizon and all this distance and death. Something larger than ourselves--something quieting, the sound of a still small voice? Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
Your comment is faith filled and profound. Thank you.
I'm nodding in agrrement.
In the spring of 1970 my high school choir visited another school. We performed this piece perfectly. What an experience that was! Unfortunately, we never recorded this piece. It exists only my memory. Such a beautiful thing here on earth.
Was that your altimate experience? Or just musically?
@@gavinguitar2194 Sticking to the subject of music - In 1969 my high school choir traveled to Europe. We spent a week in Freiburg, Germany. We performed our own concert in the city park, and then participated in an international choir fest. In life, having married, having a son, then a daughter, seeing them married, having four grandchildren. I continue to sing in my church choir.
Maybe we cant see what heaven looks like but at least we can hear what it sounds like