We had a rehearsal with Eric Whitacre earlier that day, and he told us that after he heard us sing Lux he wanted to change it, so it sounded better for a large Men's Chorus, just for the heck of it and that we wouldn't sing the changes in the performance. So he composed on the spot, and the changes sounded so good that he changed his mind, and we sang the altered version in the performance a few hours later. This is the recording of that performance. One of my favorite musical experiences.
@@theycallmejondoenow If I remember correctly he basically dropped all the tenor parts down an octave and switched up a couple of notes starting at about 2:40. However, I am a bass and my part didn't change, so I'm not 100% sure.
This gave me chills for a time longer than usual. What an experience you had. I used to be a choral tenor. This performance was exquisite and spiritually inspriing. Anyway, I'm here only because I listened to Jacob Collier's O World and I thought it reminded me of Lux Arumque by Eric Whitacre or Jacob had been listening to Eric Whitacre.
Wow!! I'm honestly quite surprised by the fullness of the sound! My favourite recording of this piece is performed by the Westminster Barbershop Chorus, and it's held onto that title for so long because until now, it was the only version I'd heard with a full bass sound; Because bbshop is meant to be bottom heavy, I didn't think a choral group would be able to match the richness of their chords. But I was proven hella wrong after watching this. So many choral groups tend to lean treble heavy, which upsets the overtones/undertones of singing in perfect harmony. The basses, who normally carry the root of each chord progression, are the real heroes of an ensemble. They are the foundation every key signature is built upon, and without that good, strong foundation, the treble voices have no support in which to truly soar. So, good job to all the BYU Men's Chorus members, but especially those basses ♥
I am so completely blown away. I always knew BYU Mens chorus was the best, but having the Greatest Composers of all time conduct you just put the biggest stamp on it. Whitacre is easily one of the greatest compsers of our time. How incredible!!
I don't know what it is about the audio that gets recorded for Men's Chorus and other BYU groups, but the weird ringing/buzzing artifacts really ring out on good headphones and get distracting. It's been like this for almost 10 years, and I don't know if it's a compression issue or what, but something in the process really mangles the audio quality. Someone PLEASE check it out. (3:52-3:54 for the most blatant example in this video. It sounds like a metal spring sound, like a corrupted spring reverb. And this is throughout most of the music recorded from Men's Chorus and the other choirs.) Also Lux Aurumque is one of my absolute FAVORITE choir pieces. This is so beautiful. Makes me miss being in Men's Chorus~
in the byu version of i love the lord on spotify it’s horrendous!! i hope they figure it out. maybe it’s because of the muddiness of the basses or like low frequency crunchy chords?
We had a rehearsal with Eric Whitacre earlier that day, and he told us that after he heard us sing Lux he wanted to change it, so it sounded better for a large Men's Chorus, just for the heck of it and that we wouldn't sing the changes in the performance. So he composed on the spot, and the changes sounded so good that he changed his mind, and we sang the altered version in the performance a few hours later. This is the recording of that performance. One of my favorite musical experiences.
PLEASE SAY WHAT THE CHANGES WERE!! 😭
@@theycallmejondoenow If I remember correctly he basically dropped all the tenor parts down an octave and switched up a couple of notes starting at about 2:40. However, I am a bass and my part didn't change, so I'm not 100% sure.
Thanks for sharing.
This gave me chills for a time longer than usual. What an experience you had. I used to be a choral tenor. This performance was exquisite and spiritually inspriing.
Anyway, I'm here only because I listened to Jacob Collier's O World and I thought it reminded me of Lux Arumque by Eric Whitacre or Jacob had been listening to Eric Whitacre.
@@WBFbySteefeni hear the similarities
Nothing wretched about those beautiful men. God doesn't create wretched. We are made in His image and likeness
I love that all the comments on this are the students that sang in this performance! You all should be extremely proud 🩵
It's always such a special experience to sing songs directed by the people who wrote them. Definitely one of the coolest things I've done in a choir
Easily one of the best choir experiences of my life was singing this under Whitacre's direction. So happy that a video exists now!
Amen to that!
Men’s choirs just hit differently.
@BYU men's Chorus, well sung and glorified,
One of my favorite things we ever sang 🥲
Always an honor to sing with you my friend.
Gorgeous and atmospheric
Wow!! I'm honestly quite surprised by the fullness of the sound!
My favourite recording of this piece is performed by the Westminster Barbershop Chorus, and it's held onto that title for so long because until now, it was the only version I'd heard with a full bass sound; Because bbshop is meant to be bottom heavy, I didn't think a choral group would be able to match the richness of their chords. But I was proven hella wrong after watching this.
So many choral groups tend to lean treble heavy, which upsets the overtones/undertones of singing in perfect harmony. The basses, who normally carry the root of each chord progression, are the real heroes of an ensemble. They are the foundation every key signature is built upon, and without that good, strong foundation, the treble voices have no support in which to truly soar.
So, good job to all the BYU Men's Chorus members, but especially those basses ♥
Simply beautiful, angelical, and performed perfectly. No doubtedly, this is a host of angels singing.
Such feeling and artistry, this was an experience, not just a performance. Such excellence from Eric and the Men's Chorus here!
Getting to work with him was such a cool experience! I miss singing with y'all. 🥰
Just sublime
I am so completely blown away. I always knew BYU Mens chorus was the best, but having the Greatest Composers of all time conduct you just put the biggest stamp on it. Whitacre is easily one of the greatest compsers of our time. How incredible!!
1:39 the dynamic control of this phrase takes my breath away!
This arrangement for men's voices is spectacular! What a thrill it must have been to work with Eric Whitacre himself!
Women’s choirs sound beautiful, but men’s choirs sound so epic
Cause its mens. Ancient monks vibe
'pura valut aurum' takes on a different meaning with an all men's chorus, thanks for sharing.
Another fantastic composition by Eric Whitacre sung with an ethereal wash of choral singing. Well done BYU Men's Chorus!!
This has been one of my favorite choir memories of all time.
This was really awesome to be a part of!
Super cool atmospheric song!
Stunning. Well done gentlemen. Well done. Blessings from Kansas~
This is downright amazing.
This is a masterpiece
Wonderful ❤...
Good.
I’m in tears. Gorgeous
This gave me chills it is so beautiful.
You all sound incredible
Super awesome!
I don't know what it is about the audio that gets recorded for Men's Chorus and other BYU groups, but the weird ringing/buzzing artifacts really ring out on good headphones and get distracting. It's been like this for almost 10 years, and I don't know if it's a compression issue or what, but something in the process really mangles the audio quality. Someone PLEASE check it out. (3:52-3:54 for the most blatant example in this video. It sounds like a metal spring sound, like a corrupted spring reverb. And this is throughout most of the music recorded from Men's Chorus and the other choirs.)
Also Lux Aurumque is one of my absolute FAVORITE choir pieces. This is so beautiful. Makes me miss being in Men's Chorus~
in the byu version of i love the lord on spotify it’s horrendous!! i hope they figure it out. maybe it’s because of the muddiness of the basses or like low frequency crunchy chords?
Wunderbar vorgetragen, ❤Dank
Wonderful!
so very very very well done!
😯 ...stunning
Love it!
I'm going to miss the old HFAC and the old De Jong Concert Hall.
Well done Gentlemen, If I could choose any song to have either the BYU or Tabernacle Choir perform it would be "The Curse" from Rigaletto.
🌎🌍
I don't even miss the female vocalists.
"Promo SM"
Unacceptable. We're shutting it down.
Not impressed. They look terrified and scruffy and the top line is missing in the arrangement.
He rewrote a men’s version… so of course the top part is missing… this is a completely different composition. Maybe try being more educated