We Beheld Once Again the Stars (Riveder le Stelle) by Z. Randall Stroope. The fourth song of the Philippine Madrigal Singers at the European Grand Prix.
MADZ's selection of this song piece was the 'tour de force' of their performance. It had everything the judges would want to hear from the 'pianos' to the 'fortes' requiring a double choir, yet the ensemble was only about 20 people. I wouldn't be surprised if the judges were silently stunned by their powerful rendition. Kaya nga double champion sila and they are now feared by other competitors. A tough act to follow especially for incoming new MADZ members. Kudos and more power to MADZ...
When I was a freshman in high school (2004) I was part of the choir that debuted this piece under Stroope's direction. This is wonderful! I love the interpretation. Just wanted to share how much I liked it. Brought back great memories.
Plug your earphones from 6:44 until the end ! Im a choir enthusiast but I never had these incredible goose bumps every time hear them (Madz) sing this masterpeice Riveder le Stelle The composer will refer you to this performance as a the world standard! Hundreds of renditions were made but this 2007 European Grand Prix champion is incomparable. A very complex and hard piece to pull but they made it so effortless and they sang from heart which makes one cry
This 2007 grand prix's really great. Vesna Children Choir, Taipei Chamber Choir and Philippine Madrigal Singers showed an excellent singing. They're all worth to become a champion. But Mads with this song, a masterpiece, not only shows ultimate difficulty in singing but also a beauty. They deserve the winning.
I feel the same way too! I've been listening to this recording since the results of the competition were released in 2007. I miss this batch of the Madz.
grabe, i started listening to this song when i was in my 2nd year in high school, ngayong 1st yr college na ako, hindi pa rin nakakasawang pakinggan tong kanta na to, cguro kahit matanda na ako hindi pa rin ako magsasawang pakinggan ito!
Ma la notte risurge Oramai e da partir Che tutto veduto Ritornar! Vexilla Regis prodeunt inferni! Ma la notte risurge Salimmo su, tanto ch’i’ vidi De le cose belle che porta Ciel, per un pertugio tondo. Quindi uscimmo a riveder le stelle But soon it will be night and we must rise to the stars. Now is the time to depart this place for we have seen and experienced it all. Keep moving! Return to paradise. The wings of hell’s monarch are heard nearby. We must leave quickly, but soon it will be night. I climbed toward paradise with no thought of looking back. I passed through a small opening and finally saw heaven and the supreme light and beheld once again the stars.
When I first heard this, goosebumps suffused my entire body and I proceeded to rape the replay button. Then I read the lyrics and the story. I went to listen to it again and couldn't stop crying. "It is a story about Dante, the Pilgrim, and his trials and tribulations as he journeyed from the Inferno (hell), on to Purgatory, and finally to Paradiso (heaven). His travel is full of danger and adventure, but he is absolutely dedicated to reaching "the supreme light" (Paradiso)."
i love watching Madz sing.. all other (non-Madz) versions of Riveder Le Stelle were always lacking the human touch. I am watching this again now at 08 Sep 2019 . :D
wow ! i wish stroope could work with this group....... i loved it when stroop worked with the national choir......its really great to get insight from him and how he sees the music.....
Still watching this heavenly piece in 2019! If I want to escape and feel the heavens and the angels sing.... put the headphone on and let the Phil Madz Singer bring me there.... I’m so peaceful and feel like I’m closer to our Creator!
I first heard them when I was at ccp but, I was a member of a string ensemble that time. They made me realise where I should be. Now, I'm part of a prestigious choir. And I'm thankful that They made me hear such wonderful music. Thank you Madz! Shout out kay ate bianca na lab na lab ko whoo!
Definitely correct! I've seen his website too. Can't believe that I started watching this perhaps 2010 and i can't stop watching this for a number of times and been playing on my iPod for a number of times too!
6 people have serious hearing and appreciation problem. madz this is one of the greatest performances i have seen in my life (here on youtube or anywhere else). this inspires me in so many ways.
This choir piece is intended for two full choirs and they are only 24 ! They sounded like hundreds and legions of angels providing light and comfort to humanity
balde-balde na nailuha ko. paulit-ulit ko nang pini-play ang video na to. grabeh! congrats Madz. see you in the flesh next time na mag-compete kayo. God bless always.
OMG it has been so long since I have heard this song! TBH -- I might sound a little too judgmental, but this is my favorite piece they have ever done, and everything else, well, not like this! ha ha
ah...that overtone! i remember our discovery through recordings dun sa mainit na dorm na tinulugan natin..yeah, the altos come in after the all-male part...2:21 (that's what i meant--hehe)
i love the basses.they have the best bass section in the world. you make me glance into this site whenever i surf the web. thanks for making me proud as a filipino!
ive already placed this clip sa Media Box ko sa Friendster. NEVER akong magsasawa sa clip na to... AS IN! Everytime I go online, ito ang una kong pinapakinggan...
z randall stroope is an amazing man.....he's cool.. i met him once along with other people so I didnt really talk to him...... he makes music that can make you cry....like I am not yours
yikes! kinilabutan ako..and sobra ako kinilabutan talaga from 2:50 to 3:52!! waaaaaaaaa! MADZ~ galing nyo! can't get enough of this piece.. and madz's rendition..great! awesome! so inspiring~ and napanganga talaga ako~~ ^^
gve more goosebumps... i felt the song very much though its in latin... it feels like peace suddenly turns into war then a saviour came then theres peace again.... a never ending peace .... feels like u're in heaven... madz ... my idols... clap clap clap
gve more goosebumps... i felt the song very much though its in latin... it feels like peace suddenly turns into war then a saviour came then theres peace again.... madz ... my idols... clap clap clap
Hi Sir Carlo. I was the one who asked Dr. Z. Randall Stroope to try to listen and consider this video of Madz to become his listening sample audio/video for We Beheld Once Again the Stars. I was just happy that he did. I told Sir Mark about this. He just laughed and was happy about it. Last month, I tried to contact Dr. Randall to consider another Madz performance of "Caritas et Amor". He replied once and told me that he'll check it. :)
After nearly 17 years, i'm still listening to this tirelessly...it's April 20, 2024 now. ❤
This could arguably be the best ever performance of a choir, a standard by which to measure all other choir performances in the world. Surreal!
I agree!
100% agreed, standard set too high by this choir
For me, its not arguably, but rather, inarguably the best 😊 without a doubt, they are the best ❤
I agree
MADZ's selection of this song piece was the 'tour de force' of their performance. It had everything the judges would want to hear from the 'pianos' to the 'fortes' requiring a double choir, yet the ensemble was only about 20 people. I wouldn't be surprised if the judges were silently stunned by their powerful rendition. Kaya nga double champion sila and they are now feared by other competitors. A tough act to follow especially for incoming new MADZ members. Kudos and more power to MADZ...
When I was a freshman in high school (2004) I was part of the choir that debuted this piece under Stroope's direction. This is wonderful! I love the interpretation. Just wanted to share how much I liked it. Brought back great memories.
It's nice how music gets people to together after all these years.. no matter what race you are let me tell yall we are all are one with GOD..
Simply ethereal and transcending... It's like hearing the angels calling out to you...
The best part is at 6:44 when their voices soared to an amazing fortissimo.. incredible voices.. the sopranos are so good!
And they sustained this for about 40 seconds! Amazing! Heavenly!
Anyone brought here by Madz 2007’s reunion concert last December 30, 2023? ❤
This must be what being in heaven would be like if you were surrounded by angels singing.
Plug your earphones from 6:44 until the end ! Im a choir enthusiast but I never had these incredible goose bumps every time hear them (Madz) sing this masterpeice Riveder le Stelle The composer will refer you to this performance as a the world standard! Hundreds of renditions were made but this 2007 European Grand Prix champion is incomparable. A very complex and hard piece to pull but they made it so effortless and they sang from heart which makes one cry
This 2007 grand prix's really great. Vesna Children Choir, Taipei Chamber Choir and Philippine Madrigal Singers showed an excellent singing. They're all worth to become a champion. But Mads with this song, a masterpiece, not only shows ultimate difficulty in singing but also a beauty. They deserve the winning.
I wish the video included the clapping at the end 'cuz this is clearly the decisive performance of the night...
The fortissimo at 6:45 until 7:25 is well sustained...how marvelous and out of this world!
I wish this batch had more videos of performances back then... I think they’re the best.
This song interpretation of Madz never fails to bring me to a higher ground. Beautiful. Always beautiful.
I feel the same way too! I've been listening to this recording since the results of the competition were released in 2007. I miss this batch of the Madz.
Watching this masterpiece again in December 2022, because this choral performance is still second to none for me.
I make it a point that I listen to this everyday along with their other winning songs at the 2007 EGP. Heavenly sound! Perfect!!!
So clean, sharp, precise, flawless, accurate! The Philippines is so blessed to have these singing angels, the Phil MADZ. We're proud of you!
2020 anyone?
Present!
here
2021
This is the best chorale piece ever written together with Pater Noster.
Thats so last year
Best batch of basses! Enrico, Melvir, Philip and Marvin!
Eni's one of our choir conductors in NYC! Sang with Marvin while visiting his family in NYC, too! Choral Cheers!
Don't forget Mark's fave bass Jo-Honey
@@md2rn2np2broadcaster how did you know that sir johoney is marks fav? just curious haha
Rest sir JH’s soul 😢
Watching again in 2019❤️ never fails to keep me in tears❤️
Me too 😭😭😭
Likewise
2021... I love coming here every time and whenever I feel out of sorts, listening to this never fails to bring peace and calmness into my soul...
grabe, i started listening to this song when i was in my 2nd year in high school, ngayong 1st yr college na ako, hindi pa rin nakakasawang pakinggan tong kanta na to, cguro kahit matanda na ako hindi pa rin ako magsasawang pakinggan ito!
Ma la notte risurge
Oramai e da partir
Che tutto veduto
Ritornar!
Vexilla Regis prodeunt inferni!
Ma la notte risurge
Salimmo su, tanto ch’i’ vidi
De le cose belle che porta
Ciel, per un pertugio tondo.
Quindi uscimmo a riveder le stelle
But soon it will be night and we must rise to the stars.
Now is the time to depart this place
for we have seen and experienced it all.
Keep moving! Return to paradise.
The wings of hell’s monarch are heard nearby.
We must leave quickly,
but soon it will be night.
I climbed toward paradise with no thought of looking back.
I passed through a small opening
and finally saw heaven and the supreme light
and beheld once again the stars.
When I first heard this, goosebumps suffused my entire body and I proceeded to rape the replay button.
Then I read the lyrics and the story. I went to listen to it again and couldn't stop crying.
"It is a story about Dante, the Pilgrim, and his trials and tribulations as he journeyed from the Inferno (hell), on to Purgatory, and finally to Paradiso (heaven). His travel is full of danger and adventure, but he is absolutely dedicated to reaching "the supreme light" (Paradiso)."
i love watching Madz sing.. all other (non-Madz) versions of Riveder Le Stelle were always lacking the human touch. I am watching this again now at 08 Sep 2019 . :D
Watching in 2020 ❤️
wow ! i wish stroope could work with this group.......
i loved it when stroop worked with the national choir......its really great to get insight from him and how he sees the music.....
its 2022 and this wonderful piece needs to be played around the world
It's 2023 and I keep coming back to this
Pagkatapos niyong pakingan to, tignan niyo kung nakatapak pa kayo sa lupa, baka mamaya nakalutang na pala kayuuu. Anggaling. :)) XDD
Until these days .. I always listen to #MADZ ... their music never hurt my ears !
first watched this 2016 and till now still get the goosebumps and eargasm 😍 MADZ x Riveder le stelle 👏 hope can hear this in person
Still watching this heavenly piece in 2019! If I want to escape and feel the heavens and the angels sing.... put the headphone on and let the Phil Madz Singer bring me there.... I’m so peaceful and feel like I’m closer to our Creator!
I miss this batch❤️
pinakamagandang version na napakinggan ko.at the best talaga ang madz
Still listening at 2021 ! BRAVO! 👏👏👏💖
1:45 - 1:55 EARGASMIC ALTOS!
I first heard them when I was at ccp but, I was a member of a string ensemble that time. They made me realise where I should be. Now, I'm part of a prestigious choir. And I'm thankful that They made me hear such wonderful music. Thank you Madz! Shout out kay ate bianca na lab na lab ko whoo!
Definitely correct! I've seen his website too. Can't believe that I started watching this perhaps 2010 and i can't stop watching this for a number of times and been playing on my iPod for a number of times too!
Already July 25, 2020 and still watching this video with amazement! All i can hear are legions of angels singing!
Watching this in 2018❤️
same, it never gets old
now it's 2020
2019 to Forever.
6 people have serious hearing and appreciation problem.
madz this is one of the greatest performances i have seen in my life (here on youtube or anywhere else). this inspires me in so many ways.
2007 ko inumpisahan pakinggan to until now 2022, 15 years already
congrats to mark carpio for continuing the legacy of ma'am OA... for carrying the torch of excellence of madz tradition.
2023!
Whose here listening to this and is very excited for the upcoming reunion concert on the 30th of december 🥰🥰🥰
i fell like in heaven while listening to this.....cant help to be teary....grrrr
2024 ???❤❤❤
at may reunion na sila kahit di kumpleto
The best batch of sopranos talaga
6 years ago and today April 2020... Still amazing repertoire by Madz :)))
2023 anyone
Mada EGP 2007 reunion concert last night (Dec 30) ✋✋✋
Grabe ang galing, sobra!nakakiyak, napaka ganda! God bless all of you!
This choir piece is intended for two full choirs and they are only 24 ! They sounded like hundreds and legions of angels providing light and comfort to humanity
Breath taking performance. BRAVO MADZ!
A world-class Choir that is a testament to Filipinos' great passion for singing will make you proud to be a Filipino!
Around the 5:40 mark - so beautiful, so tender. I was fortunate to see them perform this piece in NYC two days ago. I was speechless.
2019 and still Im inlove with this
Everytime I watched this video, I always say to myself "Im proud that i am a Filipino"..
beautiful and extremely difficult piece, superb rendition, perfectly deserving of the Grand Prix!
Best batch. ❤😍❤😍
I love the climax of the soprano Sallimo su ta'nto che vidi.
11-13-2022 - a good way to start an amazing day.
2023
2023 comment. I love this.
for sure ung 7 na nagDISLIKES
yan ung mga Nakalaban nila :'))
sobrang payapa ng puso ko kada naririnig tong kantang ito.
balde-balde na nailuha ko. paulit-ulit ko nang pini-play ang video na to. grabeh! congrats Madz. see you in the flesh next time na mag-compete kayo. God bless always.
I love the transition from 5:38 onwards. So beautiful!
Splendid and Magnificent voices! The music cast me off to the cloud 9👻👻👻 Wow🤪what an ethereal experiences.
OMG it has been so long since I have heard this song! TBH -- I might sound a little too judgmental, but this is my favorite piece they have ever done, and everything else, well, not like this! ha ha
ah...that overtone! i remember our discovery through recordings dun sa mainit na dorm na tinulugan natin..yeah, the altos come in after the all-male part...2:21 (that's what i meant--hehe)
Bravissimi, commoventi unici!
Beautiful.
i love the basses.they have the best bass section in the world.
you make me glance into this site whenever i surf the web.
thanks for making me proud as a filipino!
2021, and still awesome!
5:40-6:30 this is what heaven must sound like.
May ilang choirs nag attempt to sing this.. But i'd prefer MADZ still.. irreplaceable.. superb talaga!
I remember commenting this, ^_^ I am so proud to be a scholar from MADZ
August 2024 anyone?
pwedeng background sa isang war movie... un ung pumapasok sa isip ko... tearjerking yet solemn astig tlga madz! astig din gumawa ng pyesa na to!
superb! two thumbs up! talagang deserving silang manalo. go pinoys! go MADZ!
amazing..good job madz!!! liaa the best soprano galing tlaga and congrats sir mark 4 winning the EGP again.. idol kau ng pinoy choirs..keep it up!!!
ive already placed this clip sa Media Box ko sa Friendster. NEVER akong magsasawa sa clip na to... AS IN! Everytime I go online, ito ang una kong pinapakinggan...
wow so..ok they do this song really good.......
i love this piece....we sang it at ACDA..it was awesome.....
z randall stroope is an amazing man.....he's cool.. i met him once along with other people so I didnt really talk to him......
he makes music that can make you cry....like I am not yours
simply stunning...
I swear, this is how Heaven sounds like :)
March 2021
Perfecttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yikes! kinilabutan ako..and sobra ako kinilabutan talaga from 2:50 to 3:52!! waaaaaaaaa! MADZ~ galing nyo!
can't get enough of this piece..
and madz's rendition..great! awesome!
so inspiring~
and napanganga talaga ako~~
^^
gve more goosebumps... i felt the song very much though its in latin... it feels like peace suddenly turns into war then a saviour came then theres peace again.... a never ending peace .... feels like u're in heaven...
madz ... my idols... clap clap clap
They'll be here in Kuala Lumpur for a concert on July 5and 6. I'm excited for their workshop and dinner! Dream come true.
*2021 till the end of my life*
💕💕💕
Grabe, mga halimaw kayo sa galing!!! More power Madz!! =D
gve more goosebumps... i felt the song very much though its in latin... it feels like peace suddenly turns into war then a saviour came then theres peace again....
madz ... my idols... clap clap clap
ilang buwan ko na rin to pinapakinggan... di pa din ako nagsasawa... hehe...
wala nang mas gagandang choir sa madz promise...kakakilabot grabe
Hi Sir Carlo. I was the one who asked Dr. Z. Randall Stroope to try to listen and consider this video of Madz to become his listening sample audio/video for We Beheld Once Again the Stars. I was just happy that he did. I told Sir Mark about this. He just laughed and was happy about it. Last month, I tried to contact Dr. Randall to consider another Madz performance of "Caritas et Amor". He replied once and told me that he'll check it. :)
Thanks McDaryl. So cool so connected. You rock...
BEAUTIFULLY HAUNTING...
the best choir in the world!!!!!......