At first I heard Gaudete sung by Steeleye Span in the early 70s. For a long time this was the only version I knew. And I really loved it. Then - mainly because of RUclips - I heard other versions of this song but they all sounded inferior to me. Some didn't seem to have the right tempo for me others didn't have the right mood. But this performance is amazing! The tempo is perfect, the voices are wonderful and the whole mood just gives me goosebumps. I truly appreciate this.
I am a Malawian and I joined the Lancaster Cathedral Choir in the UK as a bass last year. This is the only version that resonates with me and it sounds pitch perfect.
They transposed it down several semitones. My choir instructor loves Anuna and so was able to transpose it down for me (not exactly a tenor), so now this song is permanently ingrained in my head
Well - the arrangement is lower so they are more evident, but the pronunciation here is more in line with standardised Latin. The other one has something else though :-)
I don’t hear a problem with the pronunciation. It sounds like ecclesiastical pronunciation. Which makes sense since it’s a traditional Christian carol.
@@princepis It's mostly fairly good Ecclesiastical Latin. The first verse, though, "Tempus adest", one could complain that they don't pronounce it as a "tsi" when "t" appears before "i" (e.g., gratiæ and lætitiæ). It wouldn't hurt to roll the "r"s a bit more as well, but on the whole it's good pronunciation. Steeyle Span is, of course, the perfect example of pronunciation that deserves to be complained about... This, thankfully, is miles ahead of that atrocity in every conceivable sense.
@@princepis the main problematic parts are the 'te' at the end of gaudete, there's no need for that palatalization of the t sound. the biggest mistake which I actually find painful and a bit inexplicable is the pronounciation of 'virgine' where the g is pronounced like it was an English word, while in Latin it's just a pure g sound from the throat, like at the beginning of gaudete. as these are amongst the most frequently sung parts of the song, they should be corrected.
Stunning voices, wonderful costumes, awesome setting. The male soloist has a beautiful voice and the expressions on his face really gave feeling to the song. Thank you for sharing this video with us!!
He's most likely a bass. This composition was made to be sung higher than it is here, so it must have been transposed down a few semitones to accommodate his range being lower than a tenor's
The Magnificat in Slavonic is quite simply a masterpiece! Could angels sing it better? It's angelically beautiful! And overwhelming! Le Magnificat en slavon est tout simplement un chef d’œuvre! Des anges pourraient-ils le chanter mieux? C'est d'une beauté angélique! C'est bouleversant!
Near perfection! Correct pitch and speed shows great care and respect given by its arranger. Most of the examples on RUclips are performed at the pace of a Buzzcocks song, rather than that of a medievel hymn. Or, unfortunately are poor recordings of otherwise excellent performances. This is by far the best performance available on RUclips.
Actually this version has quite a bit in common with the Buzzcocks. The setting is not an issue, it's not conducted and Anúna focus on text transmission above all so the story is the key. As with Buzzcocks.
a wonderful re-edition of the "Gaudete" of a few years ago, but in this case the voice of the soloist singer really seems to come out f a medieval castle to remind us of our past.
Ive no idea why this was brought to me today? Being all that i am a life full of Rock/ Metal & Bikes black and purple clothes house full of the same... i'm blown away how hearing this has stoped me in my tacks😮. Anúna you have another fan but whats interesting is where your voices are taking me!! 💜
Thank you. I really hope to see you live not to long in the future, ive been showing your RUclips vids to many i know over here in Czech Rep..and the reception has been fantastic.I think you may just have another fan base here. Merry Christmas to the whole band and once again Thank You for sharing your incredible voices with us.💜💜💜
Pardon me All religious ceremony was based in performance. The mass itself is a "show" with characters and a plot. I think you are confusing meditation with ceremony. Both can co-exist. And should or else we are singular, isolated entities outside of society.
Amazing! This is now my favorite rendition of Gaudete: it's full of joy and energy and I find the pronunciation here closer to what I'm used to, even though the previous one had its own charm. Now if only Anúna would cover some pieces from the Llibre Vermell too...
Individually the singers may have spiritual leanings, but Anúna is not in any way religious. If our performances engender a spiritual response that is great, but it was not nor will ever be the motivation behind the ensemble.
This is a fantastic version of this beautiful carol! Love this so much! I am one of those idiots who tend to complain about Latin pronounciation, but I love what you've done here.
Wonderful, having always thought of Maddy Prior , its nice to hear a male voice for a change, and what a voice. Congratulations all round, a stunning piece of work
I have enjoyed Anuna’s cd version of this for years. One of my favs. I didn’t know it was a Christmas carol. Love it on cd, love seeing it sung on RUclips. Thank you!
Такая музыка чем-то родным отзывается в моей русской душе. При том, что множество синкоп делают эту музыку родственной американскому соулу (душе!) )) Вот такой красивый парадокс. Sorry, I had must to write exactly in Russian.
Newer definitely, but better really depends on your preference between a tenor solo and a baritone solo as both versions are equally sublime... Nice to see some familiar faces, but also to hear that the younglings are carrying the torch just as high :)
I suppose in some ways you are right. The difference is plain though as far as we are concerned. The recent version has the correct Latin, and the bulk of the performers are actually professional musicians who aspire to making a living as such even if they don't.
From Piae Cantiones, a collection of late medieval religous and secular Latin songs, compiled by Jacobus Finno (Latin form) or Jaakko Suomalainen (Finnish form) and published in Greifswald, Germany in 1582. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piae_Cantiones
Comments often left for performances of this carol remark on the Latin pronunciation of the performers, good or bad. For centuries, scholars and certain members of the clergy made use of impeccably pronounced Church Latin, but many average parish priests did not, nor did most lay people. When we hear "Gaudete" sung with less than perfect Latin, we're hearing what our ancestors likely most often heard. No matter though - the meaningfulness of carols is ultimately in the words and the intent of the singers - giving glory to God - or simply rejoicing - not in the perfect pronunciation of a language which, when "perfect", might make even the ancient Romans shake their heads. Has anyone heard ancient Romans speaking Latin? Exactly, so we argue "Sis-er-oh" versus "Kick-er-oh". :)
The soloist's voice is exquisite. Wow.
Oui, chant viril, sensible, magnifique prononciation et modulation, avec le sourire et la joie de Noël !
I didn’t have the words for it, but the pronunciation and modulation. Yes.
Gaudete! for Gaudete Sunday 2024. This is such a wonderful performance of this carol.
At first I heard Gaudete sung by Steeleye Span in the early 70s. For a long time this was the only version I knew. And I really loved it. Then - mainly because of RUclips - I heard other versions of this song but they all sounded inferior to me. Some didn't seem to have the right tempo for me others didn't have the right mood. But this performance is amazing! The tempo is perfect, the voices are wonderful and the whole mood just gives me goosebumps. I truly appreciate this.
And we appreciate your comment :-)
If you like this song look up a singer called Lydia Gerrard. Go to her channel. She sang this when she was only 15. Awesome as well.
I am a Malawian and I joined the Lancaster Cathedral Choir in the UK as a bass last year. This is the only version that resonates with me and it sounds pitch perfect.
They transposed it down several semitones. My choir instructor loves Anuna and so was able to transpose it down for me (not exactly a tenor), so now this song is permanently ingrained in my head
The sound of eternity
I've never heard a better performance of this! Superb.
Gaudete Sunday in 4 day! Rejoice. What a way to start Christmas. Thanks for a great video.
I would have loved to be in that church listening to this.
Love how the soloist really chews on the latin. 😍
Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam
I remember being told when performing early music to always smile. It creates a brightness to the tone which this group demonstrates perfectly
You shouldn't have to be told to smile. Anúna do it because they are happy.
Doubt it is not good advice when you are 13 years old as I was when so counseled
It's Gaudete Sunday throughout Christendem, so I had to come to RUclips to listen to one of the best performances of this beautiful carol.
Really best Version!
Thank you. We agree 👍
Fine soloist!
Still stunning in 2022 ❤
Brilliant singing voices fantastic
I could feel the joy at every moment.
Y'all can harp on pronunciation all you like, I'll be over here enjoying how I can hear the basses better tbh
Well - the arrangement is lower so they are more evident, but the pronunciation here is more in line with standardised Latin. The other one has something else though :-)
I don’t hear a problem with the pronunciation. It sounds like ecclesiastical pronunciation. Which makes sense since it’s a traditional Christian carol.
@@princepis It's mostly fairly good Ecclesiastical Latin. The first verse, though, "Tempus adest", one could complain that they don't pronounce it as a "tsi" when "t" appears before "i" (e.g., gratiæ and lætitiæ). It wouldn't hurt to roll the "r"s a bit more as well, but on the whole it's good pronunciation.
Steeyle Span is, of course, the perfect example of pronunciation that deserves to be complained about... This, thankfully, is miles ahead of that atrocity in every conceivable sense.
@@princepis the main problematic parts are the 'te' at the end of gaudete, there's no need for that palatalization of the t sound. the biggest mistake which I actually find painful and a bit inexplicable is the pronounciation of 'virgine' where the g is pronounced like it was an English word, while in Latin it's just a pure g sound from the throat, like at the beginning of gaudete. as these are amongst the most frequently sung parts of the song, they should be corrected.
Sounds like pretty good ecclesiastical Latin to me.
MAGICAL ❤
Magnifique ! Merci ! ❤
Stunning voices, wonderful costumes, awesome setting. The male soloist has a beautiful voice and the expressions on his face really gave feeling to the song. Thank you for sharing this video with us!!
This rendition takes us where we wish to go - to another world. Thank you Anuna
that tenor is amazing... the perfect tone!
He's most likely a bass. This composition was made to be sung higher than it is here, so it must have been transposed down a few semitones to accommodate his range being lower than a tenor's
Beautiful angelic voices from the heavens.
Merry Christmas ✝️❤️
This is a fabulous rendition of a seriously underrated Christmas carol. Very well performed - I will definitely be listening to this lots this season!
God bless you all. Very nice. ( Kon ).
Strolling through the Christmas section of Target listening to this. Needless to say, it put me in the spirit. Christmas is on its way🎄
Hannah Lane listing in march 2020
Hi
One of my favorite Christmas songs that barely anyone knows exists.
Beautiful rendition of one of the most beautiful choral pieces ever written
Fantastic rendition! 🔥❤️
The Magnificat in Slavonic is quite simply a masterpiece! Could angels sing it better? It's angelically beautiful! And overwhelming!
Le Magnificat en slavon est tout simplement un chef d’œuvre! Des anges pourraient-ils le chanter mieux? C'est d'une beauté angélique! C'est bouleversant!
This is a random posting about something other than this piece. I'm mystified
Goosebumps
that's all I have to say
My goodness, some stunningly beautiful women in there, as well as those heavenly voices. This is a gift from God for sure!
All the singers are beautiful artists.
Well said. Indeed they are.
Regularly get back to Anuna's Gaudete! And now a newer and better version. Adorable, harmonious!!! Very grateful!
Very beautiful voices and pleasant faces!
Near perfection! Correct pitch and speed shows great care and respect given by its arranger. Most of the examples on RUclips are performed at the pace of a Buzzcocks song, rather than that of a medievel hymn. Or, unfortunately are poor recordings of otherwise excellent performances. This is by far the best performance available on RUclips.
Actually this version has quite a bit in common with the Buzzcocks. The setting is not an issue, it's not conducted and Anúna focus on text transmission above all so the story is the key. As with Buzzcocks.
a wonderful re-edition of the "Gaudete" of a few years ago, but in this case the voice of the soloist singer really seems to come out f a medieval castle to remind us of our past.
Was für ein kraftvolles Zeugnis des Glaubens!
By Jove! They've done it again!
Ive no idea why this was brought to me today? Being all that i am a life full of Rock/ Metal & Bikes black and purple clothes house full of the same... i'm blown away how hearing this has stoped me in my tacks😮. Anúna you have another fan but whats interesting is where your voices are taking me!! 💜
Well, we aren't a choir tbf. Anúna is a Band.
Thank you. I really hope to see you live not to long in the future, ive been showing your RUclips vids to many i know over here in Czech Rep..and the reception has been fantastic.I think you may just have another fan base here. Merry Christmas to the whole band and once again Thank You for sharing your incredible voices with us.💜💜💜
Maybe get there one day I hope. Lovely comment. Thank you.
This time of the year again... :)
What was once a praise of The Lord is now a way to perform for applause. We are lost.
Pardon me
All religious ceremony was based in performance. The mass itself is a "show" with characters and a plot. I think you are confusing meditation with ceremony. Both can co-exist. And should or else we are singular, isolated entities outside of society.
Lovely
Amazing! This is now my favorite rendition of Gaudete: it's full of joy and energy and I find the pronunciation here closer to what I'm used to, even though the previous one had its own charm. Now if only Anúna would cover some pieces from the Llibre Vermell too...
I agree. I love "r" vibration.
André Carini Consentiō, splendida est prōnūntiātiō.
This is a masterclass in great music and even greater worship. Thank you to all concerned. Rev Dave xxx
Individually the singers may have spiritual leanings, but Anúna is not in any way religious. If our performances engender a spiritual response that is great, but it was not nor will ever be the motivation behind the ensemble.
Самое лучшее исполнение этого стиха! Солист на высоте!!!
A beautiful Christmas carol!
This song is just perfect in this moment... ^_^ Bliss.
Love this!
How beautiful
Est pulchrum est!!! It is beautiful!!!
Beautiful, thank you for sharing. Wish I could hear it in person.
素晴らしい歌唱力に圧倒されてしまいました！！
...🎅🏻💭I'm dreaming of an acapella Christmas...
This is a fantastic version of this beautiful carol! Love this so much! I am one of those idiots who tend to complain about Latin pronounciation, but I love what you've done here.
Gave me chills.
Thanks!
And thank you very much. Our first :-)
i sing it with my choir during Christmas Eve mass, it's so brautiful
Very haunting 🙏
Oh yes , full of joy....love this version !!
Wonderful, having always thought of Maddy Prior , its nice to hear a male voice for a change, and what a voice. Congratulations all round, a stunning piece of work
It is originally a Hungarian Hymn so different voices are to be expected.
Aha - at last - someone who actually knows where this comes from!! Excellent - thank you.
En el minuto 2:22 he visto a un ángel. Gran interpretación.
C’est une première pour moi, j’aime beaucoup… remercie Diana Gabaldon de l’avoir transmis… vertueux chant 💫✨
Incredible. So haunting. Like travelling back in time.
Absolutely beautiful!
Dropped the key and ot helps make this a hugely different and incredible version. Thanks Michael!
Beautiful x
Wonderful.....thank you, ANÚNA😊
Angel voices 😍😍😍
Still it's amazing and very relaxing
Gorgeous!
It's amazing and there are many more words of delight!
I have enjoyed Anuna’s cd version of this for years. One of my favs. I didn’t know it was a Christmas carol. Love it on cd, love seeing it sung on RUclips. Thank you!
To jest CUDOWNE!
Very uplifting! Thanks for this, Anuna! ^_^
LOVE IT! I love that I can bear the bass line a lot better as well as the additions of dynamic changes within the song.
Very well done, as always.
Такая музыка чем-то родным отзывается в моей русской душе. При том, что множество синкоп делают эту музыку родственной американскому соулу (душе!) )) Вот такой красивый парадокс. Sorry, I had must to write exactly in Russian.
Так рождественская песня шведско-финская , хоть и на латыни. Как и у нас "Радуйся! "
I love this. It's brilliant! I only knew it in the Steeleye Span version but this is MUCH better!
Medieval babes version is brilliant as well
To jest cudowne!
Euge, versiōnem multō meliōrem quam antiqua fēcērunt! Sonus et prōnuntiātiō nunc optimī sunt. Gaudeō!
Bravissimi
Fantastic
Try Prima Luce..... Awesome
Rejoice!
Prachtig!!
Beautifully performed,love this more than the 1st one,wondering what is next#michaelmcglynn# #anuna#
Newer definitely, but better really depends on your preference between a tenor solo and a baritone solo as both versions are equally sublime... Nice to see some familiar faces, but also to hear that the younglings are carrying the torch just as high :)
I suppose in some ways you are right. The difference is plain though as far as we are concerned. The recent version has the correct Latin, and the bulk of the performers are actually professional musicians who aspire to making a living as such even if they don't.
Frumentator, similiter gaudeo!
Written in the Swedish Empire sometime during the 1500's. One of the oldest known carols.
I truly love this comment so much.
Agree with previous comments: this is a VASTLY superior rendition when compared to the previous travesty. Well done! Deo Gratias!
We made both and we agree with you. Even though this technically insults ourselves, life is about self-hatred today.
From Piae Cantiones, a collection of late medieval religous and secular Latin songs, compiled by Jacobus Finno (Latin form) or Jaakko Suomalainen (Finnish form) and published in Greifswald, Germany in 1582. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piae_Cantiones
+Matti Wallin thank you. And I would point out that there is much to suggest it comes from Bohemia
ANÚNA Yes, most of the songs are from all around Europe and also of older origin.
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Why is the SAVE button missing??
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This is neck-and-neck with Layla in terms of devotional love songs. IMO. Gaudete gets the nod.
New age. Lovely still
New age? It's medieval.
Lol
Bravi
Ayo dis shit lit!!!!!!! Me and my boyz be drankin on that lean to dis.
Lindo
The fact I'm only watching this because I was in a choir 😭
Comments often left for performances of this carol remark on the Latin pronunciation of the performers, good or bad. For centuries, scholars and certain members of the clergy made use of impeccably pronounced Church Latin, but many average parish priests did not, nor did most lay people. When we hear "Gaudete" sung with less than perfect Latin, we're hearing what our ancestors likely most often heard. No matter though - the meaningfulness of carols is ultimately in the words and the intent of the singers - giving glory to God - or simply rejoicing - not in the perfect pronunciation of a language which, when "perfect", might make even the ancient Romans shake their heads. Has anyone heard ancient Romans speaking Latin? Exactly, so we argue "Sis-er-oh" versus "Kick-er-oh". :)
Where was this recorded?
Saint Bartholomew's Church Dublin