I think this is brilliant. Even where the bass is slightly range advantaged, he never over sings the mezzo. I love the interplay of the two parts, which perfectly compliments the text. It is spare, and yet, so compelling. The momentum is mesmerizing.
@@peneleapai If you can find one with even a separate instrumental bass line along with the lute tablature, you can underlay the words as they're done here.
Great recording. I love the timbre and subtle inflections of the bass, what a voice. He does so well to not overshadow the treble, but complements the whole. Whoever it was below who belittled the bass in this - you have no idea!
You’d think that with the comments all the people are professionals. This isn’t a complicated piece. It’s supposed to be simple. The bass did a good job. This is a good recording. It doesn’t have to be perfect. The imperfections are what make music what it is. Music is about feeling and expression. They did a great job.
@@fiddlebanshee Early music performers don't think of it that way. A=440 is a modern convention, only settling in the 20th century. The pitch of A used to vary, often depending on how the church organ in the town was tuned. They call this a D at A=415.
@@dsws2 Early music performers don't think of it that way. A=440 is a modern convention, only settling in the 20th century. The pitch of A used to vary, often depending on how the church organ in the town was tuned. They call this a D at A=415.
@@eshaneogy I think what my kid was getting at, when he posted that three years ago, is the "2" part, rather than the C# vs D. That is, "low C#" doesn't tell you anything without context. The "low" C# on a trumpet is two octaves away from one on a tuba. So, being a child of a certain age, he liked to have the octave numbers to make things specific.
Early music performers don't think of it that way. A=440 is a modern convention, only settling in the 20th century. The pitch of A used to vary, often depending on how the church organ in the town was tuned. They call this a D at A=415.
Anyone recommend me more music in this level of complexity? And if those recommendations are less sad than this, even better xd I mean I like it a lot but I don't want sadness to enter my soul xd (For real u.u)
I chose this for my senior high school semester one art song and literally burst into tears one day ☠️ I was always sad but I didn’t think I would literally cry. My teacher and pianist were telling me how to let the notes float and then said “well we didn’t mean flow my tears literally” 😂
I love your selections, but I was wondering if you could do me a small favor; you had posted Whitacre's Five Hebrew Love Songs sometime back. would it be posible to find out information regarding that particular selection. it remains my favorite rendition. thanks, Richard
This song is made for a mezzo-soprano (alto, or as we called it alto with soprano tendencies) and in a lot of SATB music either SA matches with TB. So honestly yes it does blend. I listen to it as the Bass being the extra voice of darkness for the song
Hmmm... without wanting to be over-critical, I have to say the bass part really doesn't work for me. Knowing the song already without it, I mostly find it an annoyance, even if it's sung well. Never mind.
I think this is brilliant. Even where the bass is slightly range advantaged, he never over sings the mezzo. I love the interplay of the two parts, which perfectly compliments the text. It is spare, and yet, so compelling. The momentum is mesmerizing.
Agreed.
Beautiful and absolutely perfect as it is. Looking for an arrangement of this now 😍
@@peneleapai If you can find one with even a separate instrumental bass line along with the lute tablature, you can underlay the words as they're done here.
très beau, à deux voix. La basse s'accorde impeccablement au soprano.
a superlative dueto! Emma Kirkby and David Thomas!
Great recording. I love the timbre and subtle inflections of the bass, what a voice. He does so well to not overshadow the treble, but complements the whole. Whoever it was below who belittled the bass in this - you have no idea!
Fraser K totally agree! His voice is lovely! Amazing resonance. He sounds like a 'cello at times - not human 😆. And Emma beautiful singing as always.
You’d think that with the comments all the people are professionals. This isn’t a complicated piece. It’s supposed to be simple. The bass did a good job. This is a good recording. It doesn’t have to be perfect. The imperfections are what make music what it is. Music is about feeling and expression. They did a great job.
My favourite rendition.
Thank you for posting this; it's very helpful!
Thank you for sharing. This is sublime in its subtlety.
Thanks so much, I've never heard this rendition before.
So beautiful! I love singing it!
Grava aí, Jocema, para a gente ouvir! 🙂
That low D, wow!
It is actually a low c sharp they are singing it a half step lower than what is written on the screen.
It is called a C#2.
@@fiddlebanshee Early music performers don't think of it that way. A=440 is a modern convention, only settling in the 20th century. The pitch of A used to vary, often depending on how the church organ in the town was tuned. They call this a D at A=415.
@@dsws2 Early music performers don't think of it that way. A=440 is a modern convention, only settling in the 20th century. The pitch of A used to vary, often depending on how the church organ in the town was tuned. They call this a D at A=415.
@@eshaneogy I think what my kid was getting at, when he posted that three years ago, is the "2" part, rather than the C# vs D. That is, "low C#" doesn't tell you anything without context. The "low" C# on a trumpet is two octaves away from one on a tuba. So, being a child of a certain age, he liked to have the octave numbers to make things specific.
This is the best version . Is a pity I cannot share it !!
Here is the link ruclips.net/video/8KDL0J0E-s4/видео.html
John, who hurt you?
@Lucas Mason Dowland is singing to and about Queen Elizabeth
Hello anybody knows where i can find this música sheet
Hope you found it by now 🙏🏾
Score?
In Ab. Thanks: "That low Db"!
Early music performers don't think of it that way. A=440 is a modern convention, only settling in the 20th century. The pitch of A used to vary, often depending on how the church organ in the town was tuned. They call this a D at A=415.
Esha Neogy, So is; very friendly.
Anyone recommend me more music in this level of complexity? And if those recommendations are less sad than this, even better xd I mean I like it a lot but I don't want sadness to enter my soul xd (For real u.u)
I chose this for my senior high school semester one art song and literally burst into tears one day ☠️ I was always sad but I didn’t think I would literally cry. My teacher and pianist were telling me how to let the notes float and then said “well we didn’t mean flow my tears literally” 😂
Will you ever make The Seal Lullaby and Sleep by Eric Whitacre available in the US to view? When I click on the videos, it's unavailable...😔
I love your selections, but I was wondering if you could do me a small favor; you had posted Whitacre's Five Hebrew Love Songs sometime back. would it be posible to find out information regarding that particular selection. it remains my favorite rendition. thanks, Richard
margotlorena2 can you possibly tell me where to find this sheet music? Thanks! HW
@@heatherworthington6287 hope you found a score by now 🙏🏾
For us tenor it is relaxing to sing in 415... For basses having a d2 to sing.... probably not... :-)
First comment?
what do i know but i wish the soprano was more legato and less strictly baroque
John Dowland invented emo, isn't that crazy?
Is the bass line by Dowland, or?? Didn't like this, just personal pref., the 2 vocal lines seemed too far apart to blend.
The bass line is by Dowland, probably without the words.
This song is made for a mezzo-soprano (alto, or as we called it alto with soprano tendencies) and in a lot of SATB music either SA matches with TB. So honestly yes it does blend. I listen to it as the Bass being the extra voice of darkness for the song
For Englishmen not too bad ...
yawn
Hmmm... without wanting to be over-critical, I have to say the bass part really doesn't work for me. Knowing the song already without it, I mostly find it an annoyance, even if it's sung well. Never mind.
I find the male voice a serious distraction, sorry. Less is more.
The bass singer lacks richness and timbre of the voice
CharlieCrusher are you serious? He has an amazing resonance in his voice.
this isn't very good