richard Bateman It may be satisfying for you, which is fine. However Ill be honest, it comes off as arrogant by claiming you have the perfect beliefs and that we should all be like you.
A seeker what was profane about my comment ? this music is a religious piece, & wether i or anybody else enjoy it or not it is a beautiful sound, i don't believe in god, millions do, i accept that, it is still a beautiful sound
I was selected as part of Belfast's Cathedral Choir to do the solo on this, I was absolutely terrified by the idea of it, as it was a high C in terms of high pitch, which we choristers weren't quite used to. The choirmaster, the redoubtable David Drinkell, now lost to Canadian choirs sadly, was a massive encouragement, and I made it. And I made it back down to G again. And then I fell into a life of drugs and alcohol.[only joking]
I'm now about to turn 40 and singing the second treble on this back in the day was something so magical and important it will run through my life regardless of what happens. I honestly think this piece cannot be surpassed.
@@coraldyecoraldye7083 It's wonderful to have a memory like that, isn't it. Stays with you. I sadly found out recently that David Drinkell, referenced in my original post, died a couple of years ago. A genuinely nice man, and a sad loss.
I was so stunned the first time I ever heard this. Instinctively picked up this CD at my local library along with some opera and Handel but kept replaying this one track... Life-Changing!! ❤❤❤
I love that the words are that of Psalm 51! What a soul searching and transparent prayer to God. David was no longer trying to hide anything and was truly repentant in this Psalm. A place that all people should at some point reach.
repentant? every experience is a lesson to bring you to the Here and Now. if that is not of place of eternal peace and enlightenment then you have a very long road to travel yet. put down the Bible, the only lesson in there is ''do unto others as you would have them do unto you'' the rest should be put to rest.
@@RIXRADvidz You are wrong. There are more lessons than that, good ones. It sounds as if you have never actually read it. You should and you should start in Romans. I don't just believe in God. I have a relationship with Him and that makes ALL the difference. I pray that you will one day see the truth before you stand in His presence. Have a nice day.
It gives you shivers...... No words can describe the greatness of this composition. Allegri must have been connected to something truly Divine..... This is by far the greatest recording of the composition...….. All just superb...….and eternal......
I saw the Tallis Scholars perform at Duke Chapel about 2 years ago, and was lucky enough to meet their conductor, Peter Phillips. One reviewer said of their music, "as near extraterrestrial as you can get sitting in a concert hall". I totally agree - the acoustics in the chapel brought tears to everyone's eyes. It was an experience I will never forget.Regardless of one's beliefs, this music stirs the heart.
I hear the Tallis Scholars perform this on tour at Rockefeller Chapel at the University of Chicago. Absolutely stunning; one of the highlights of my choral career.
I saw the Tallis Scholars once in concert - what an experience. Even though I regularly attend classical concerts, that one had me transfixed the entire time - it's only when they finished did I come back to earth. Astounding.
Carla Y. Brown Spoken Word the infamous high C that became due to an error due to inaccurate transposing. One could say one of the most beautify errors in music history. But, so listen to the more authentic versions based on the original manuscripts...
this is so uplifting!!! it elevates the soul from the wretchedness of this world to the divine... i could picture monks singing in a beautiful cathedral in a isolated place in Europe, filling the silence with their angelic voices.... oh!!! if only the world was a peaceful place like the rhythm of this melody.... God is Good
Credit to whoever miked up and mixed this performance. Every time I hear a version of Misere I compare it to this one and very few come anywhere close. Biggest credit though goes to the Scholars themselves, but don't forget the techie guys in the background..
And, still we return to enjoy this fine liturgical music and to watch the religious as they move about their daily tasks. Wishing all blessings for a happy and holy Christmastide for all who stumble across this most fine video.
My heart and soul are absolutely uplifted and purified by this piece every time I hear it. It always brings tears. So profound and affecting. How blessed are we who receive this gift. Glory Be!
The first time I heard this was in st Paul’s cathedral Melbourne Australia in the 1980s. It transformed my life. Thank you to Mozart for transcribing this and allowing us to enjoy it
I THINK IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPTESSIVE THINGS EVER MADE UP BY A HUMAN BEING ALSO, TALLIS SCHOLARS ARE REALLY ANGELS SINGING MORE WONDERFULL , IMPOSSIBLE
Heard this sung in a recital in one of the colleges in Oxford just before Christmas when I was about 13. Now I can't hear it without longing for a northern-hemisphere Christmas with snow, wood fire and roast animals with gravy. Damned upside-down Australian customs. Prawns have no place in a Christmas dinner.
Sometimes I "ve been wondered about my own choice about uploading music for RUclips.. This recording of one of the most wonderful musical compositions of all times is as exceptional as could be. I've listened to it as critically as never before and my conclusion is: This is the most wonderfull recording of a masterpiece in the 20th century. Second is the celloconcerto of Elgar by du pré and Barbirolli and third the last songs by Elisabeth Schwarzkopf and Szell. All of this recordings are exceptional in the matter of : this is more than music could be....
My self serving, hedonistic days ended when I heard God being glorified in this manner. The recognition of the power of the Lord stretched out across centuries in such a genuine passion.
once in a year 1999 in i was a part of a choir & and we sang this great creation! it was at Miami FL. at Holly Cross Academy ... Love this composition !!!!!!!!
This masterpiece is so pure that I feel like my soul is not worthy of listening. No wonder the Church was so jealous of it. The story behind its finding is as unique as the spectrum of emotions it conveys. I may not believe in God, but I appreciate beauty when I hear it.
@@sapereaude6339 the music sheet was only available to Pope and some individuals if I recall correctly. The music sheet was never to have seen the daily light, it was meant to be a secret. But when Mozart heard it, he was able to write it down from his memory and then it was no longer a secret 😁
This brings back so many memories. I remember when I was a little girl ( 18 now), we would go to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church for Christmas or Easter and the smells of the burning wax, and the beautiful stained glass and art above my head. I just can't describe how beautiful the church really is. And there was a choir behind the church a floor above us, so the music spread across the whole room. It was so beautiful and it was just like this song. I think in a way, bc I come from such a classical musical background, and I went to that church for special holidays, it's almost like comfort food. But it's comfort music. And I can appreciate all the harmonies and sounds of this kind of music
Darcy Styles: Many thanks for sharing your rich memories and l too, can relate similar such from more than four decades of worship and involvement in (high church) Church of England. We can share and rejoice in such memories as the innate glue to binds us in our faith and prayer. God Bless..
@@calasalos Oh, papetee, give it a rest. Jesus died for all of us so that we could believe on Him, and read the Bible, and be grafted into the Family of God. It is a Hebrew prayer, but it blesses all of us.
I remember back in 2017, i has just moved into my first appartment. It was october and it was dark and rainy outside. My livingroom/bedroom was only lit with candles and i was listening to this song for the very first time while laying on my couch and just taking it in. I really can't explain but i had an almost religious experience while laying there, i just felt so relaxed while listening to this song
This piece is a latin version of Psalm 51, composed by King David of Israel. He wrote it as a psalm of confession to God, after he had committed adultery with Bathsheba and arranged for the murder of her husband. Realizing the enormity of his guilt and overwhelmed with the magnitude of his crimes against the LORD and the people whom he had created, David wrote these words: Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. 5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. 6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. 9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. 12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. 13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee. 14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. 15 O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise. 16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. 18 Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem. 19 Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.
@@catrionamundle597 It puzzles me how people will replace truth and faith with vanity. The Psalm is meant to be read, heard and understood. God and Jesus in particular wanted the whole world to hear his message and understand it. Unfortunately the west decided to turn it into a vanity and oppressive project and hence its eventual rejection in western Europe. Your comment is sad.
@@Wilantonjakov The Catholic Church is globalist so that's quite an ironic assertion really. I think it's collapsing under it's own moral bankruptcy to be honest but that doesn't mean that there aren't a lot of genuinely spiritual and God living people who practice Catholicism.
Music awakens only that which within the soul dwells. A heart with spiritual eyes directed towards God is awakened more to the quest of their heart and hence soul. A heart directed at other things sees not the spiritual. God has no boundaries in whatever way we define it - no age, no language, not Catholic, or whatever divisions or denomination. Let this music and the words of it awaken the light that casts no shadow in you hearts whatever the leaning we are and we shall see that in God we are one in His love.
Oh what a load of crap! Are you saying that an atheist can not be moved to tears by the beauty of these voices? The words are in Latin, a language very few living people speak, and yet the beauty of the SOUND captures the imagination without knowing the meaning of the words or the motivation of Allegri. Go preach to someone else about your fantasy, I for one am not interested in hearing about your bearded man in the sky.
I listen, and yet sometimes perform, this marvelous masterpiece, often. Always a challenge to keep from totally breaking down in tears of suffering and joy whenever these intonations stir my soul to exhaltation.. It suddenly occurs to me in spirit that the often discussed high C embellishments may well have been heard by Mozart when he had the rare pleasure of hearing this piece performed live. Thus he transcribed it from memory exactly as he heard it performed!!
Thank you Izaak for the text [Psalm 51] of this. moving recording by the Tallis Scholars. And thank you dear Thomas Tallis for the countless peaceful moments your works bring me.
Extraordinary art in the form of music,,,to be shared by all regardless of one's personal world view. Believer or non, Everyone's heart will be touched by this masterpiece,
Miserere mei, Deus Secundum magnam misericordiam tuam Et secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum Dele iniquitatem meam Amplius lava me ab iniquitate mea Et a peccato meo munda me Quoniam iniquitatem meam ego cognosco Et peccatum meum contra me est semper Tibi soli peccavi Et malum coram te feci Ut iustificeris in sermonibus tuis Et vincas cum iudicaris Ecce enim in iniquitatibus conceptus sum Et in peccatis concepit me mater mea Ecce enim veritatem dilexisti incerta Et occulta sapientiae tuae manifestasti mihi Asparges me hysopo et mundabor Lavabis me et super nivem dealbabor Auditui meo dabis gaudium Et laetitiam exultabunt ossa humiliata Averte faciem tuam a peccatis meis Et omnes iniquitates meas dele Cor mundum crea in me Deus Et spiritum rectum innova in visceribus meis Ne proicias me a facie tua Et spiritum sanctum tuum ne auferas a me Redde mihi laetitiam salutaris tui Et spiritu principali confirma me Docebo iniquos vias tuas Et impii ad te convertentur Libera me de sanguinibus Deus, Deus salutis meae Exultabit lingua mea iustitiam tuam Domine labia mea aperies Et os meum adnuntiabit laudem tuam Quoniam si voluisses sacrificium dedissem utique Holocaustis non delectaberis Sacrificium Deo spiritus contribulatus Cor contritum et humiliatum Deus non spernet Benigne fac Domine in bona voluntate tua Sion Et aedificentur muri Hierusalem Tunc acceptabis sacrificium iustitiae oblationes et holocausta Tunc inponent super altare tuum vitulos. Submitted by SilentRebel83 on Tue, 29/05/2012 - 22:08 Submitter's comments: Translated from the Greek (Septuagint) version of Psalms; sources: Vulgate (Biblia Sacra Vulgata) English translation Have mercy on me, God According to Your great kindness And according to the multitude of Your mercies, Erase my iniquities Wash me completely from my iniquities And cleanse me of my sins For I know my iniquities And my sins are always before me To You alone, I have sinned And done evil before You That You may be fair in Your speech And justified in Your judgement Behold, I was conceived in iniquity And in sin did my mother conceived me Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts And You teach me wisdom in the hidden places Purify me with hyssop and I will be clean Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow Let me hear Your joy and gladness And my humble bones will rejoice Turn Your face away from my sins And erase all of my iniquities Create in me a pure heart, oh, God, And renew Your right spirit within me Do not turn me away from Your sight, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me Return Your gladness and salvation to me And uphold me with a willing spirit I will teach sinners Your way And they will be converted unto You Save me from blood, God, God of my salvation My tongue will praise of Your righteousness Lord, open my lips And my mouth will sing Your glory Because You have not desired sacrifices For You do not delight in sacrifices, or I would do so Nor do You desire burnt offerings The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit A broken and a contrite heart God will not despise Do well before the Lord in Your good pleasure to Zion And build the walls of Jerusalem Then You accept the sacrifices of righteousness In oblations and burnt offerings Then they will offer bulls on Your altar.
This particular piece, and many others like it (i.e. Agnus Dei, Ave Maria- both versions, etc) occurred to me in my late teens and early 20s when I was "agnostic"... I wouldn't say it was my first step towards Christ, but there was absolutely something in the essence of these sacred works, something in their origin and conception, that I had never heard, and that no other such music could candidly cite or sincerely draw inspiration from... and in that (as an aspiring composer myself)... I heard divinity. It wasn't all too long after that I found God.
Truly beautiful. There are many others that I cherish as well, such a King's College and The Sixteen. I appreciate the gift of beauty as my mind transcends from mere earth to the dwelling place of angels each time I listen and pray. I thank God that such beauty exists.
A magnificent piece of religious choral music! However, as this was written in the renaissance Roman Catholic tradition, I am at a loss to understand why you have chosen to show Orthodox Christian images to accompany the music - they do not really match!
Let’s forget about slight religious differences and realise that this is a beautiful piece of music written as an appeal to a greater power. I don’t think that the Eastern Orthodox faith is that different to the catholic faith.
There are six Eastern Churches that are in full communion with Rome. They do use the Eastern liturgies and languages. They can take communion in a Latin Rite Church and Latin Rite Catholics can take communion in their churches. Take care and be safe.
Mack Mack There is no such thing as a definitive « original form » of allegri’s miserere as it is traditionally supposed to have baroque « ornaments », which are basically improvised variations. This rendition is particularly sober. You can try to find A sei Voci rendition with the baroque ornaments.
Just after the age of iconoclasm, when chaste chanting was being gradually supplanted with polyphonic singing in the religious world, this stands out as the greatest single composition that cemented the acceptance of true music as religiously acceptable, capable as this is of transporting the listener from the hardscrabble world into the ecstasy of the Divine.
Can't imagine some giving this a thumbs down...this is auditory ambrosia that transcendents race, culture, caste, station in life...even a beast will freeze in awe.
So many musical purists insist upon using boys voices for this sublime piece of music. However, the Tallis Scholars are men and women. Can you tell the difference? The women's voices are so pure!
I heard this for the first time many many years ago on WFLN classical music station in Philadelphia and fell in love with it. Then I saw that the British film "Maurice" used it when one of the boys was hurrying to the Chapel, and it was very effective. I have heard it many times since then and it has never disappointed me. But this recording is very special. I is probably the best recording ever made - so far. Thank you for uploading it.
Yay for WFLN. They later merged with Temple University's WRTI, which formerly was jazz only. (And from which I learned a great deal about jazz music) It's a bit sad that a city the size of Philly could not sustain separate jazz and classical stations.
Thank you for posting this very recording! I've been searching for it for years! Ram Dass spoke of it and played a portion during a lecture. choral perfection Transcendent
Well, it's been a long time. Have I learned anything? I have learned plenty, however the type of learning that I may offer may not be of your receptive taste. They are religious, and Orthodox Christian, to be clear :)
Anonymous19992012 unfortunately I have no recollection of your original comment. again, if you care to share some wisdom particularly videos since this is RUclips, I would be happy to oblige regardless of its extraction.
i remember hearing this for the first time and being utterly stunned by its shear daring and exquisite beauty. Thanks so much for upload, it's always a delight to hear such purity and such transcendence/
There will come a time when we will hear 10 million Angels sing the praises to the Great God of the Universe , and we will be singing with them by the grace of the Great Merciful God for we ARE WASHED and presented clean before God through the BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST
ew, that's not right. washed clean in blood? even metaphorically it's disgusting. but what can you expect from a cult that worships a dead guy nailed to a cross that 'came back to life' and now promises to return, like a deadbeat dad with his eternal weekend excuses
+Liam Cunliffe Atheists preface everything with "Im an atheist" because they want to be contrarian. As soon as its hip to be a theist all these edge lords will hop over. Just look at leddit/atheism
Authentic and one of the greatest wonders of poliphonic music. It makes you reflect and think about many unique and big things. It will make with negative thumbs think of footballers and "influencers"...simply.INCREDILE LACKOF ELEMENTAL CULTURE. Tallis y Peter never fail
Just outstanding. Interesting that so many of the pictures being shown look to be from one or other of the Eastern traditions, and how well they suit the music.
This is an excellent rendition of Allegri' Miserere by Tallis Scholars. Agree with other posters that the GO video imagery is inappropriate for the piece (and little scary, in part too!)..
Paul Brennan Mea culpa. Of course you are right. I had listened to this and mentally made the link to the works of Tallis. And hence the question that I've often thought about - was Tallis divinely inspired in those dangerous times?
Such rubbish all of you! this is simply beautiful music, which in my view is a blessing on my senses. inspired by whom in not matters, it just is and will always be a true pleasure to hear!
david williams I'm catholic and for me matter a lot... For us this is not simply a peace of music, it's a prayer to God... So, try to be respectfull please....
Man will never create a musical instrument that will ever come close to the human voice. This recording is sublime.
The human voice is the thing that brings me closest to believing in God. Close sometimes but not quite.
This is the best of the Allegri versions. So sublime and the tempo is perfect.
It dosent matter which faith you follow or lack thereof, this music can move mountains.
+jlapierremusic Just trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and you'll be fine. There's no other to trust. Pax tecum !
+Caius Simu actually there are plenty of others to trust, some are more satisfying than christianity. Thanks anyway for the offer
+jlapierremusic Enlighten me. I am not aware of anything more satisfying than Christianity "None shall come to the Father except though Me."
+richard Bateman The right words on the right place. The difference between Jesus and humans.....
richard Bateman It may be satisfying for you, which is fine. However Ill be honest, it comes off as arrogant by claiming you have the perfect beliefs and that we should all be like you.
A seeker what was profane about my comment ? this music is a religious piece, & wether i or anybody else enjoy it or not it is a beautiful sound, i don't believe in god, millions do, i accept that, it is still a beautiful sound
I was selected as part of Belfast's Cathedral Choir to do the solo on this, I was absolutely terrified by the idea of it, as it was a high C in terms of high pitch, which we choristers weren't quite used to. The choirmaster, the redoubtable David Drinkell, now lost to Canadian choirs sadly, was a massive encouragement, and I made it. And I made it back down to G again. And then I fell into a life of drugs and alcohol.[only joking]
I'm now about to turn 40 and singing the second treble on this back in the day was something so magical and important it will run through my life regardless of what happens. I honestly think this piece cannot be surpassed.
Faith. You will be purged with hyssop and shall be clean; washed throughly and be whiter than snow.
@@coraldyecoraldye7083 It's wonderful to have a memory like that, isn't it. Stays with you. I sadly found out recently that David Drinkell, referenced in my original post, died a couple of years ago. A genuinely nice man, and a sad loss.
The most beautiful music ever written on this Earth.
I was so stunned the first time I ever heard this. Instinctively picked up this CD at my local library along with some opera and Handel but kept replaying this one track...
Life-Changing!! ❤❤❤
I am not religious,but I find this piece of music absolutely amazing.
I love that the words are that of Psalm 51! What a soul searching and transparent prayer to God. David was no longer trying to hide anything and was truly repentant in this Psalm. A place that all people should at some point reach.
repentant? every experience is a lesson to bring you to the Here and Now. if that is not of place of eternal peace and enlightenment then you have a very long road to travel yet. put down the Bible, the only lesson in there is ''do unto others as you would have them do unto you'' the rest should be put to rest.
@@RIXRADvidz You are wrong. There are more lessons than that, good ones. It sounds as if you have never actually read it. You should and you should start in Romans. I don't just believe in God. I have a relationship with Him and that makes ALL the difference. I pray that you will one day see the truth before you stand in His presence. Have a nice day.
It gives you shivers...... No words can describe the greatness of this composition. Allegri must have been connected to something truly Divine..... This is by far the greatest recording of the composition...….. All just superb...….and eternal......
I saw the Tallis Scholars perform at Duke Chapel about 2 years ago, and was lucky enough to meet their conductor, Peter Phillips. One reviewer said of their music, "as near extraterrestrial as you can get sitting in a concert hall". I totally agree - the acoustics in the chapel brought tears to everyone's eyes. It was an experience I will never forget.Regardless of one's beliefs, this music stirs the heart.
+pam appleton Wow - what an experience.
I agree. There is a high note that just is so beautiful. Lovely.
I hear the Tallis Scholars perform this on tour at Rockefeller Chapel at the University of Chicago. Absolutely stunning; one of the highlights of my choral career.
I saw the Tallis Scholars once in concert - what an experience. Even though I regularly attend classical concerts, that one had me transfixed the entire time - it's only when they finished did I come back to earth. Astounding.
Carla Y. Brown Spoken Word the infamous high C that became due to an error due to inaccurate transposing. One could say one of the most beautify errors in music history. But, so listen to the more authentic versions based on the original manuscripts...
how can any body not like this music, its enchanting and very relaxing
this is so uplifting!!! it elevates the soul from the wretchedness of this world to the divine...
i could picture monks singing in a beautiful cathedral in a isolated place in Europe, filling the silence with their angelic voices.... oh!!! if only the world was a peaceful place like the rhythm of this melody....
God is Good
amen brother
@@kailoa1498 Yeeees! is okk!!!
The most beautiful thing I've ever heard in my life 🙏🙏🙏
Credit to whoever miked up and mixed this performance. Every time I hear a version of Misere I compare it to this one and very few come anywhere close. Biggest credit though goes to the Scholars themselves, but don't forget the techie guys in the background..
Ich bin verzaubert. Und es scheint unmöglich, dieses Stück Musikgeschichte besser darzubieten als SO.
Eine unfassbare Heiligkeit und Ruhe.
And, still we return to enjoy this fine liturgical music and to watch the religious as they move about their daily tasks. Wishing all blessings for a happy and holy Christmastide for all who stumble across this most fine video.
the most beautiful peace of music I've ever heard.
The perfect performance of quite possibly the most perfect piece of music created by man to date.
My heart and soul are absolutely uplifted and purified by this piece every time I hear it. It always brings tears. So profound and affecting. How blessed are we who receive this gift. Glory Be!
Video ends beautifully with a shot of Earths truest God. Quiet, majestic, overlooking all, supreme..
The first time I heard this was in st Paul’s cathedral Melbourne Australia in the 1980s. It transformed my life. Thank you to Mozart for transcribing this and allowing us to enjoy it
Classic late night music to chill out to. Snuggled up on sofa, candles flickering and a glass of decent red! Heaven on Earth!
I hear you're a racist now Father; how did you get inta dat sorta thing?
55 people out there have no soul.... sad, how is it possible to dislike this?....
I THINK IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPTESSIVE THINGS EVER MADE UP BY A HUMAN BEING
ALSO, TALLIS SCHOLARS ARE REALLY ANGELS SINGING
MORE WONDERFULL , IMPOSSIBLE
Heard this sung in a recital in one of the colleges in Oxford just before Christmas when I was about 13. Now I can't hear it without longing for a northern-hemisphere Christmas with snow, wood fire and roast animals with gravy. Damned upside-down Australian customs. Prawns have no place in a Christmas dinner.
Having to eat it standing upside down is even worse
jast11
LOL! 5 star reply!!
Prawns DO have a noble place in an Aussie Xmas. That's why God provides bushfires, so we can barbecue them properly.
coralarch Aussie Christmas is flawed. Christmas is supposed to be a winter feast. To have it in summer is just...wrong.
*****
I agree 100%, Hence, celebrating it in June is the right thing to do.
Sometimes I "ve been wondered about my own choice about uploading music for RUclips.. This recording of one of the most wonderful musical compositions of all times is as exceptional as could be. I've listened to it as critically as never before and my conclusion is: This is the most wonderfull recording of a masterpiece in the 20th century. Second is the celloconcerto of Elgar by du pré and Barbirolli and third the last songs by Elisabeth Schwarzkopf and Szell. All of this recordings are exceptional in the matter of : this is more than music could be....
+greatclassicrecords This CD is still available in the original output, for 35 years . That says enough....
+greatclassicrecords You've posted a beautiful recording of our history. Please don't recall it. Ever.
and, as well : Jacqueline's Tears, by Du Pré - marvelous music !
legendary but also phenominal. Still have my Tallis version on "Classics For Pleasure" way back on vinyl. Credit for uploading.
greatclassicrecords its Beautifull and so calming
Being neither Catholic nor Orthodox, appreciate having the history and context explained here. A moving, inspiring work, wherever sung.
Unearthly in its sheer beauty and sacredness, WOW !!!!!!!
So beautiful, and peaceful, and incredibly moving. Perfect
My self serving, hedonistic days ended when I heard God being glorified in this manner. The recognition of the power of the Lord stretched out across centuries in such a genuine passion.
this piece slows down the world around me...
once in a year 1999 in i was a part of a choir & and we sang this great creation! it was at Miami FL. at Holly Cross Academy ... Love this composition !!!!!!!!
This masterpiece is so pure that I feel like my soul is not worthy of listening. No wonder the Church was so jealous of it. The story behind its finding is as unique as the spectrum of emotions it conveys. I may not believe in God, but I appreciate beauty when I hear it.
Oh dear!! You've really got it bad, haven't you
beautifully put my friend
The story is actually fake
Lucy Deetz The Church was jealous of it?
@@sapereaude6339 the music sheet was only available to Pope and some individuals if I recall correctly. The music sheet was never to have seen the daily light, it was meant to be a secret. But when Mozart heard it, he was able to write it down from his memory and then it was no longer a secret 😁
This brings back so many memories. I remember when I was a little girl ( 18 now), we would go to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church for Christmas or Easter and the smells of the burning wax, and the beautiful stained glass and art above my head. I just can't describe how beautiful the church really is. And there was a choir behind the church a floor above us, so the music spread across the whole room. It was so beautiful and it was just like this song.
I think in a way, bc I come from such a classical musical background, and I went to that church for special holidays, it's almost like comfort food. But it's comfort music. And I can appreciate all the harmonies and sounds of this kind of music
Darcy Styles: Many thanks for sharing your rich memories and l too, can relate similar such from more than four decades of worship and involvement in (high church) Church of England. We can share and rejoice in such memories as the innate glue to binds us in our faith and prayer. God Bless..
darcy styles this brings you back to the Ukranian Orthodox church!!? This sound very difficult.. This is a catholic prayer..
@@calasalos Oh, papetee, give it a rest. Jesus died for all of us so that we could believe on Him, and read the Bible, and be grafted into the Family of God. It is a Hebrew prayer, but it blesses all of us.
@@calasalos Orthodox Christians are Catholic in every sense of the word. Plus, Slavic Orthodox chants sometimes do sound more Western than Byzantine.
Sending best wishes to you and your family, just now.
I remember back in 2017, i has just moved into my first appartment. It was october and it was dark and rainy outside. My livingroom/bedroom was only lit with candles and i was listening to this song for the very first time while laying on my couch and just taking it in. I really can't explain but i had an almost religious experience while laying there, i just felt so relaxed while listening to this song
I am not the slightest bit religious, but I find this work incredibly sublime and uplifting.
Why ?
+Caius Simu Because it's beautiful, perhaps?
OK, keep listening. Good on you !
@@spirituallycorrect1438 His Spirit has been touched , he has been blessed by God to be moved,as are all who will hear God's Spirit.
This piece is a latin version of Psalm 51, composed by King David of Israel. He wrote it as a psalm of confession to God, after he had committed adultery with Bathsheba and arranged for the murder of her husband. Realizing the enormity of his guilt and overwhelmed with the magnitude of his crimes against the LORD and the people whom he had created, David wrote these words:
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.
9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.
14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
15 O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.
16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
18 Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
19 Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.
Well done! Beloved KJV makes my heart soar!
You are accurate.
Thank you for explaining the context
...but I still prefer hearing it without listening to the words!
@@catrionamundle597 It puzzles me how people will replace truth and faith with vanity. The Psalm is meant to be read, heard and understood. God and Jesus in particular wanted the whole world to hear his message and understand it. Unfortunately the west decided to turn it into a vanity and oppressive project and hence its eventual rejection in western Europe. Your comment is sad.
does go on though doesn't he?
If angels in some realm ever did sing, I imagine they would song something like this.
I agree. I am no longer Catholic, but the music is angelic
They do.
@@carlay.brownspokenword8409 that's sad to hear. we need more Catholics than ever now. Our Church is being eaten from the inside by globalists.
@@Wilantonjakov It’s not sad they realized that they weren’t catholic
@@Wilantonjakov The Catholic Church is globalist so that's quite an ironic assertion really. I think it's collapsing under it's own moral bankruptcy to be honest but that doesn't mean that there aren't a lot of genuinely spiritual and God living people who practice Catholicism.
Incredible, wonderful and full of the sacredness and Holy Spirit invoking emotions.
Music awakens only that which within the soul dwells. A heart with spiritual eyes directed towards God is awakened more to the quest of their heart and hence soul. A heart directed at other things sees not the spiritual. God has no boundaries in whatever way we define it - no age, no language, not Catholic, or whatever divisions or denomination. Let this music and the words of it awaken the light that casts no shadow in you hearts whatever the leaning we are and we shall see that in God we are one in His love.
+Daniel Very well put.
Oh what a load of crap! Are you saying that an atheist can not be moved to tears by the beauty of these voices? The words are in Latin, a language very few living people speak, and yet the beauty of the SOUND captures the imagination without knowing the meaning of the words or the motivation of Allegri. Go preach to someone else about your fantasy, I for one am not interested in hearing about your bearded man in the sky.
La versione più bella fin'ora mai ascoltata!!!!! Grazie Tallis Scholar
I listen, and yet sometimes perform, this marvelous masterpiece, often. Always a challenge to keep from totally breaking down in tears of suffering and joy whenever these intonations stir my soul to exhaltation.. It suddenly occurs to me in spirit that the often discussed high C embellishments may well have been heard by Mozart when he had the rare pleasure of hearing this piece performed live. Thus he transcribed it from memory exactly as he heard it performed!!
One of the best recitals of the miserere. Just wonderful.
Thank you Izaak for the text [Psalm 51] of this. moving recording by the Tallis Scholars. And thank you dear Thomas Tallis for the countless peaceful moments your works bring me.
This piece introduced me to both Polyphony and Gregorian chant, I heard it on Classic FM one night...
Mercy! Surely that soprano could break glass!
The best recording
This music is so powerful and inspiring it makes we weep.
12 minutes of beauty
This beautiful classic performed by the Tallis Scholars is testament to the hard work that results in perfection.
Extraordinary art in the form of music,,,to be shared by all regardless of one's personal world view. Believer or non, Everyone's heart will be touched by this masterpiece,
The definitive version of this masterpiece
Miserere mei, Deus
Secundum magnam misericordiam tuam
Et secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum
Dele iniquitatem meam
Amplius lava me ab iniquitate mea
Et a peccato meo munda me
Quoniam iniquitatem meam ego cognosco
Et peccatum meum contra me est semper
Tibi soli peccavi
Et malum coram te feci
Ut iustificeris in sermonibus tuis
Et vincas cum iudicaris
Ecce enim in iniquitatibus conceptus sum
Et in peccatis concepit me mater mea
Ecce enim veritatem dilexisti incerta
Et occulta sapientiae tuae manifestasti mihi
Asparges me hysopo et mundabor
Lavabis me et super nivem dealbabor
Auditui meo dabis gaudium
Et laetitiam exultabunt ossa humiliata
Averte faciem tuam a peccatis meis
Et omnes iniquitates meas dele
Cor mundum crea in me Deus
Et spiritum rectum innova in visceribus meis
Ne proicias me a facie tua
Et spiritum sanctum tuum ne auferas a me
Redde mihi laetitiam salutaris tui
Et spiritu principali confirma me
Docebo iniquos vias tuas
Et impii ad te convertentur
Libera me de sanguinibus
Deus, Deus salutis meae
Exultabit lingua mea iustitiam tuam
Domine labia mea aperies
Et os meum adnuntiabit laudem tuam
Quoniam si voluisses sacrificium dedissem utique
Holocaustis non delectaberis
Sacrificium Deo spiritus contribulatus
Cor contritum et humiliatum
Deus non spernet
Benigne fac Domine in bona voluntate tua Sion
Et aedificentur muri Hierusalem
Tunc acceptabis sacrificium iustitiae
oblationes et holocausta
Tunc inponent super altare tuum vitulos.
Submitted by SilentRebel83 on Tue, 29/05/2012 - 22:08
Submitter's comments:
Translated from the Greek (Septuagint) version of Psalms; sources: Vulgate (Biblia Sacra Vulgata)
English translation
Have mercy on me, God
According to Your great kindness
And according to the multitude of Your mercies,
Erase my iniquities
Wash me completely from my iniquities
And cleanse me of my sins
For I know my iniquities
And my sins are always before me
To You alone, I have sinned
And done evil before You
That You may be fair in Your speech
And justified in Your judgement
Behold, I was conceived in iniquity
And in sin did my mother conceived me
Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts
And You teach me wisdom in the hidden places
Purify me with hyssop and I will be clean
Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow
Let me hear Your joy and gladness
And my humble bones will rejoice
Turn Your face away from my sins
And erase all of my iniquities
Create in me a pure heart, oh, God,
And renew Your right spirit within me
Do not turn me away from Your sight,
And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me
Return Your gladness and salvation to me
And uphold me with a willing spirit
I will teach sinners Your way
And they will be converted unto You
Save me from blood,
God, God of my salvation
My tongue will praise of Your righteousness
Lord, open my lips
And my mouth will sing Your glory
Because You have not desired sacrifices
For You do not delight in sacrifices, or I would do so
Nor do You desire burnt offerings
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit
A broken and a contrite heart
God will not despise
Do well before the Lord in Your good pleasure to Zion
And build the walls of Jerusalem
Then You accept the sacrifices of righteousness
In oblations and burnt offerings
Then they will offer bulls on Your altar.
+Benedict Carter Lord have mercy on me a sinner
Jesus Christ, O Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner
Benedict Carter = thank you very much for the lyrics and translation 🙏
@@airme12 Pleasure!
Thank you
This particular piece, and many others like it (i.e. Agnus Dei, Ave Maria- both versions, etc) occurred to me in my late teens and early 20s when I was "agnostic"... I wouldn't say it was my first step towards Christ, but there was absolutely something in the essence of these sacred works, something in their origin and conception, that I had never heard, and that no other such music could candidly cite or sincerely draw inspiration from... and in that (as an aspiring composer myself)... I heard divinity.
It wasn't all too long after that I found God.
Truly beautiful. There are many others that I cherish as well, such a King's College and The Sixteen. I appreciate the gift of beauty as my mind transcends from mere earth to the dwelling place of angels each time I listen and pray. I thank God that such beauty exists.
Absolutely beautiful. Chills down the spine!
Nothing has ever surpassed this version ever.
It seems that this music and these voices come from Heaven
i bought this twice on cd , luv the case cover
TALLIS Scholars are amazing
I have heard the Tallis Scholars sing live many times, they and the former Hilliard Ensemble are the best in the world.
A magnificent piece of religious choral music! However, as this was written in the renaissance Roman Catholic tradition, I am at a loss to understand why you have chosen to show Orthodox Christian images to accompany the music - they do not really match!
Was also wondering that! (Though as an Orthodox Christian living in the West... I enjoy it! 🤷🏼♀️ 😊)
Let’s forget about slight religious differences and realise that this is a beautiful piece of music written as an appeal to a greater power. I don’t think that the Eastern Orthodox faith is that different to the catholic faith.
I love the images...
Peace be to all.
There are six Eastern Churches that are in full communion with Rome. They do use the Eastern liturgies and languages. They can take communion in a Latin Rite Church and Latin Rite Catholics can take communion in their churches. Take care and be safe.
Such a beautiful piece of music, it beggars belief that any person could compose anything so pure and inspirational.
This is Gregorio Allegri, italian ,born in 1582. Absolute masterpiece.
Perfection
Mack Mack There is no such thing as a definitive « original form » of allegri’s miserere as it is traditionally supposed to have baroque « ornaments », which are basically improvised variations. This rendition is particularly sober. You can try to find A sei Voci rendition with the baroque ornaments.
@@lkrambar1 I found it ruclips.net/video/yWLkfGsmX5k/видео.html , what particular ornaments do you mean though there?
I love hearing this work at my cathedral on Ash Wednesday...so moving
Just after the age of iconoclasm, when chaste chanting was being gradually supplanted with polyphonic singing in the religious world, this stands out as the greatest single composition that cemented the acceptance of true music as religiously acceptable, capable as this is of transporting the listener from the hardscrabble world into the ecstasy of the Divine.
A wonderful short trip to Paradise and back ! Superb.
Can't imagine some giving this a thumbs down...this is auditory ambrosia that transcendents race, culture, caste, station in life...even a beast will freeze in awe.
Voices from heaven. Amen
So many musical purists insist upon using boys voices for this sublime piece of music. However, the Tallis Scholars are men and women. Can you tell the difference? The women's voices are so pure!
+Lynne Price What's that supposed to mean?
das ist nicht von dieser Welt. Eine überirdische Macht von unvorstellbarer Schönheit und Erhabenheit liegt in dieser Komposition.
I heard this for the first time many many years ago on WFLN classical music station in Philadelphia and fell in love with it. Then I saw that the British film "Maurice" used it when one of the boys was hurrying to the Chapel, and it was very effective. I have heard it many times since then and it has never disappointed me. But this recording is very special. I is probably the best recording ever made - so far. Thank you for uploading it.
WFLN, how much I loved that station! Do you recall Music of the Baroque on Friday evenings?
Yay for WFLN. They later merged with Temple University's WRTI, which formerly was jazz only. (And from which I learned a great deal about jazz music) It's a bit sad that a city the size of Philly could not sustain separate jazz and classical stations.
this is absolutely ethereal. Thank you Lord Jesus.
I had no idea that the hippy jew wrote this. I thought that some Italian dude was responsible for it.
I am an atheist but such music touches me, greatly.
Thank you for posting this very recording! I've been searching for it for years! Ram Dass spoke of it and played a portion during a lecture. choral perfection
Transcendent
Sublime, quel enchantement pour toutes mes sensations
Civilization IV brought me here. Thank god for civilization.
+Matthew Laing Gibbard Have you learned anything? Theres a lot to learn here, brother.
If you may please post here some of your recommended videos.
Well, it's been a long time. Have I learned anything? I have learned plenty, however the type of learning that I may offer may not be of your receptive taste.
They are religious, and Orthodox Christian, to be clear :)
Anonymous19992012 unfortunately I have no recollection of your original comment. again, if you care to share some wisdom particularly videos since this is RUclips, I would be happy to oblige regardless of its extraction.
You don't need god to appreciate this. Beauty doesn't depend on religion.
Thank you Colin for the back-story. Lucy, your soul is "worthy," made more worthy by this masterpiece.
This is wonderful
i remember hearing this for the first time and being utterly stunned by its shear daring and exquisite beauty. Thanks so much for upload, it's always a delight to hear such purity and such transcendence/
There will come a time when we will hear 10 million Angels sing the praises to the Great God of the Universe , and we will be singing with them by the grace of the Great Merciful God for we ARE WASHED and presented clean before God through the BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST
ew, that's not right. washed clean in blood? even metaphorically it's disgusting. but what can you expect from a cult that worships a dead guy nailed to a cross that 'came back to life' and now promises to return, like a deadbeat dad with his eternal weekend excuses
One of the best renditions of this piece. Gorgeous. Tied with the recording by 'the sixteen' IMO.
The recording by the BBC at Kings College is one of the best all time. Well worth a watch
i'm an atheist & find this so uplifting
+Jimmy Rennicks
don't know why it really needs to be said tbh
+Liam Cunliffe Atheists preface everything with "Im an atheist" because they want to be contrarian. As soon as its hip to be a theist all these edge lords will hop over. Just look at leddit/atheism
+Jimmy Rennicks Do you have any evidence that God does not exist ?
Caius Simu
you're about to start a flame war
+Caius Simu impossible to prove a negative, the only alternative is to try and prove a positive, is there any evidence that god exists ?
Bloody Awesome!
A long time favorite of mine since my high school days!
This is the best version of the piece. There are other excellent versions, but this is the best.
They've done some amazing Arvo Part recordings as well.
The best and sublime prayer!
Magnificent!
Authentic and one of the greatest wonders of poliphonic music.
It makes you reflect and think about many unique and big things.
It will make with negative thumbs think of footballers and "influencers"...simply.INCREDILE LACKOF ELEMENTAL CULTURE.
Tallis y Peter never fail
I listen to this piece most days, sends shivers down my spine and i'm a staunch atheist...
Just outstanding.
Interesting that so many of the pictures being shown look to be from one or other of the Eastern traditions, and how well they suit the music.
This is an excellent rendition of Allegri' Miserere by Tallis Scholars. Agree with other posters that the GO video imagery is inappropriate for the piece (and little scary, in part too!)..
Choral music always has that ability to make you forget about the real world
This now one of the reasons why I love doing chorus
(Been doing it for about 4 years)
Absolutely beautiful... Thank you so much for posting it!!
Пение от Всевышнего нам подарок !!! Такие ангельские голоса ! Браво !!!
That was wonderful in a sad and emotional way, I've got goose bumps on my goose bumps!
Magnifique! Bouleversant! Un sommet de la musique religieuse universelle! Merci!
The beauty of this work is beyond words. I've often pondered on what inspired Tallis to compose such divine music as this.
Alas, Thomas Tallis was never inspired to write the Misserere. The honor goes to Allegri
Paul Brennan
Mea culpa. Of course you are right. I had listened to this and mentally made the link to the works of Tallis. And hence the question that I've often thought about - was Tallis divinely inspired in those dangerous times?
Morrigan Ravenchild why Tallis!!? The composer was Gregorio Allegri
Such rubbish all of you! this is simply beautiful music, which in my view is a blessing on my senses. inspired by whom in not matters, it just is and will always be a true pleasure to hear!
david williams I'm catholic and for me matter a lot... For us this is not simply a peace of music, it's a prayer to God... So, try to be respectfull please....