Countertenors are the most prized voice in all of classical choir music, even more so than basso profundo. A good one with a natural voice for it is so rare, and the man on the far left is unarguably the best currently in the world.
Icyveins906 Countertenors can at least be trained. To be a beautiful basso profundo (or more respectably an oktavist) requires raw talent before even starting the training.
Wow. Another awesome arrangement by Philip Lawson =) And I've never really heard Tim's voice on it's own before. beautiful. as expected =P and that last chord is something else - any trace of 9th in there is all overtone if I've picked out the notes right, amazing =)
That is called a Countertenor, but pitchwise it is not any higher than Michael Jackson or Smokey Robinson etc. but a different style of singing. One of the earliest recorded singers of this type is Alfred Deller, who can be found on UA-cam along with his son Mark Deller, also a Countertenor.
Michael's voice was unmistakably light and even androgynous. This is most likely why people would call Michael a countertenor. His tessitura was high, but not way up there with a countertenor's voice. He was simply a non-lazy tenor, who explored his range.
Oh god that last chord was basically all Phillip Lawson doing the A3, a bit flat of where it should be on the equal-tempered scale, but perfect in just intonation. The chord just rings.
I agree, it's not a valid comparison,but the generalization made above is what is wrong, we can't say David is the best countertenor, we should say he's the best from vocal ensembles (maybe).
I think David's vocal gifts & musicianship and sheer beauty of his voice far surpass any other countertenors I have heard and this includes solo artists.
Dominique Visse has a very different voice to David. Dominique's a soloist - his tone is very clear but borders on harsh at times which would not blend well in Madrigals. I think you're comparing apples with pears really.
the7thsonofthe7sons ---- Actually, it's preferred to have movement in the choral pieces, as it often makes the program more interesting for the viewers. Also it's better for the singers to stay loose and "flowing", so to speak, when they sing 😊
they're singing my name over and over again (:
this is truly one of my favorite songs ever!
This is my favourite song sung by them!
Just discovered their music yesterday ah they're so good! 😍😍😍
Thats abloutely beuatifull. You're one of the best a-capella Choire in the world
GREAT! Thanks for this MUSIC and for THE INTERPRETATION!
It's still amazing how they do this...
Countertenors are the most prized voice in all of classical choir music, even more so than basso profundo. A good one with a natural voice for it is so rare, and the man on the far left is unarguably the best currently in the world.
Agree! David Hurley's voice is just stunning.
Icyveins906 Countertenors can at least be trained. To be a beautiful basso profundo (or more respectably an oktavist) requires raw talent before even starting the training.
The ending gives me goosebumps!
ooooooooo! that final chord was full of so much awesome!!
French class brought me here, this is so beautiful....
Absolutely Amazing!
Very beautiful sound to this arrangement
Johnny does a fantastic job. Things really could have gone downhill after Stephen left, but Johnny has risen to the challenge.
Well, maybe.
Jonathan is amused by sth we can't see or just by their magnific singing 😊
Waow! ... absolutely amazing performance!
Wow.
Another awesome arrangement by Philip Lawson =)
And I've never really heard Tim's voice on it's own before. beautiful. as expected =P
and that last chord is something else - any trace of 9th in there is all overtone if I've picked out the notes right, amazing =)
That is called a Countertenor, but pitchwise it is not any higher than Michael Jackson or Smokey Robinson etc. but a different style of singing. One of the earliest recorded singers of this type is Alfred Deller, who can be found on UA-cam along with his son Mark Deller, also a Countertenor.
Michael's voice was unmistakably light and even androgynous. This is most likely why people would call Michael a countertenor. His tessitura was high, but not way up there with a countertenor's voice. He was simply a non-lazy tenor, who explored his range.
Fair enough & good point - too often people's interests become competitive which tends to diminish the enjoyment.
j.aime beaucoup vos voix
Philip Lawson always produces superb arrangements. Can't he get a CBE or an OBE or something?
WONDERFUL as always ... Well sung chaps .. :0)x
C'est trés belle!
Dang. That's one high voice for a guy. O.O
Oh god that last chord was basically all Phillip Lawson doing the A3, a bit flat of where it should be on the equal-tempered scale, but perfect in just intonation. The chord just rings.
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There shadows make an angel on the floor. An interesting coincidence :)
Where can I find the manuscript for this pice of music?
+Thomas Plows www.kingssingers.com/products/noel-nouvelet/
+Sarah Minnon ok many thanks
what was the name of the singer who took the place of the two on the far right before them?
+Ohata Uchiha The former bass and 2nd baritone were Stephen Connolly and Christopher Gabbitas.
Jonathan Howard, you and your bass singing and your adorable face. You need to do some individual work too.
Much better than Loreena McKennitt's or Anuna's version...THIS IS THE BEST VERSION EVER !!!! Congratulations to "The King's Singers"
I agree, it's not a valid comparison,but the generalization made above is what is wrong, we can't say David is the best countertenor, we should say he's the best from vocal ensembles (maybe).
I think David's vocal gifts & musicianship and sheer beauty of his voice far surpass any other countertenors I have heard and this includes solo artists.
KSfan4ever What do you think of Jakub Orlinski as a solo artist compared to David?
Dominique Visse has a very different voice to David.
Dominique's a soloist - his tone is very clear but borders on harsh at times which would not blend well in Madrigals.
I think you're comparing apples with pears really.
no ze successo veramente
you're right but he's too funny x333
cool! but the man left? xDDD
guy at 1:15 has got amazingly long eyebrows D:
@panda9543
Much more upbeat than I expected. Not my fav.
To be honest, the version of Anuna is easier listening to than this one.
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I think Dominique Visse is way much better than David.
I don’t like this arrangement very much. The John Rutter arrangement is the best by far
they should really stop shaking there heads
the7thsonofthe7sons ----
Actually, it's preferred to have movement in the choral pieces, as it often makes the program more interesting for the viewers. Also it's better for the singers to stay loose and "flowing", so to speak, when they sing 😊
Why?