I'm a right old softy at heart, but don't tell anybody because it will ruin the professional Yorkshireman image that I've tried to cultivatedani wrote:Danielle Wins
Bingo. Your first post had all the right reasons, just picked the wrong song
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Mercy & Love
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You do know right that the best song is How shall We sing Majesty.Yorkie wrote:I'm a right old softy at heart, but don't tell anybody because it will ruin the professional Yorkshireman image that I've tried to cultivatedani wrote:Danielle Wins
Bingo. Your first post had all the right reasons, just picked the wrong song
Mmmhhhh, but it doesn't have dun dun, hmm dun dun, da da dadaa dadaa dadaa dun dun.dani wrote:You do know right that the best song is How shall We sing Majesty.
And a kid in a tree. I like trees. Well, I did until I fell out of one aged 12 and broke my arm
If I’ve got owt to say I says it, and if I’ve got owt to ask I asks it.
Mercy & Love
Mercy & Love
See thats what i dont like about the song. The rest is really good but hate the ending.Yorkie wrote:Mmmhhhh, but it doesn't have dun dun, hmm dun dun, da da dadaa dadaa dadaa dun dun.dani wrote:You do know right that the best song is How shall We sing Majesty.
And a kid in a tree. I like trees. Well, I did until I fell out of one aged 12 and broke my arm
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JimmyRiddle
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Whaaaaat? Only three votes for Exultate?
Okay, I just have to geek out about it, because it amazes me every time I hear it. I truly think it’s their breakout song. It’s so characteristic of Libera and so atypical at the same time, and it appears to be one of Robert Prizeman’s original compositions—stunning! See, most of Libera’s music falls into one of two “modes†for me: 1) a traditional “transcendent†style, hymn-like, with those glorious high notes (a la Sanctus, Gloria, and Jerusalem); and 2) a darker, imploring sound that seems to swell as it nears its end (like Vespera, Sancte, and Recordare). Exultate incorporates both of these styles, and more!
The beginning feels so new for Libera. It has such a rare fast tempo; I can’t think of many songs that come close—maybe Gaudete and Orinoco Flow?—but that Celtic-ish, alla breve swing is especially inventive, and Mini-Ben does it such justice. Around 1:22, it falls into Libera’s “hymn mode,†and those high sustained notes just soar! I get chills every time! Then there’s a reiteration of the quicker part, and 2:09 moves into Libera’s more melancholic mode—it gives the lyrics there such epic weight. It operates as a concession, too, a necessary sort of “moment of silence†passage. And the best part? None of these different styles seem anachronistic in the same song, because they’re all so well integrated! The richness of the lower octave makes the whole piece feel fuller in just the right places, and when the “hymn mode†refrain isn’t being played alone, it’s being layered over the quick passages as the higher harmony. I so love it when seemingly arbitrary melodies turn out to be partner songs.
That’s why Exultate is so brilliant and well-organized. I think it’s the most ground-breaking track on the album, and it feels like a turning point in Libera as a musical group, too—I mean, it’s not just a good song “for a boys’ choir.†It’s a good song, period. (Not that they've ever been "just a choir" to me, or probably anyone else here. But this song definitely feels especially accessible.)
Wow, sorry for rambling—I have no one in real life to discuss this with, so I get carried away! I’m so glad this forum exists. I don’t know what I’d do without it. Probably implode or something. ♥
Okay, I just have to geek out about it, because it amazes me every time I hear it. I truly think it’s their breakout song. It’s so characteristic of Libera and so atypical at the same time, and it appears to be one of Robert Prizeman’s original compositions—stunning! See, most of Libera’s music falls into one of two “modes†for me: 1) a traditional “transcendent†style, hymn-like, with those glorious high notes (a la Sanctus, Gloria, and Jerusalem); and 2) a darker, imploring sound that seems to swell as it nears its end (like Vespera, Sancte, and Recordare). Exultate incorporates both of these styles, and more!
The beginning feels so new for Libera. It has such a rare fast tempo; I can’t think of many songs that come close—maybe Gaudete and Orinoco Flow?—but that Celtic-ish, alla breve swing is especially inventive, and Mini-Ben does it such justice. Around 1:22, it falls into Libera’s “hymn mode,†and those high sustained notes just soar! I get chills every time! Then there’s a reiteration of the quicker part, and 2:09 moves into Libera’s more melancholic mode—it gives the lyrics there such epic weight. It operates as a concession, too, a necessary sort of “moment of silence†passage. And the best part? None of these different styles seem anachronistic in the same song, because they’re all so well integrated! The richness of the lower octave makes the whole piece feel fuller in just the right places, and when the “hymn mode†refrain isn’t being played alone, it’s being layered over the quick passages as the higher harmony. I so love it when seemingly arbitrary melodies turn out to be partner songs.
That’s why Exultate is so brilliant and well-organized. I think it’s the most ground-breaking track on the album, and it feels like a turning point in Libera as a musical group, too—I mean, it’s not just a good song “for a boys’ choir.†It’s a good song, period. (Not that they've ever been "just a choir" to me, or probably anyone else here. But this song definitely feels especially accessible.)
Wow, sorry for rambling—I have no one in real life to discuss this with, so I get carried away! I’m so glad this forum exists. I don’t know what I’d do without it. Probably implode or something. ♥
Flora wrote:Whaaaaat? Only three votes for Exultate?
Okay, I just have to geek out about it, because it amazes me every time I hear it. I truly think it’s their breakout song. It’s so characteristic of Libera and so atypical at the same time, and it appears to be one of Robert Prizeman’s original compositions—stunning! See, most of Libera’s music falls into one of two “modes†for me: 1) a traditional “transcendent†style, hymn-like, with those glorious high notes (a la Sanctus, Gloria, and Jerusalem); and 2) a darker, imploring sound that seems to swell as it nears its end (like Vespera, Sancte, and Recordare). Exultate incorporates both of these styles, and more!
The beginning feels so new for Libera. It has such a rare fast tempo; I can’t think of many songs that come close—maybe Gaudete and Orinoco Flow?—but that Celtic-ish, alla breve swing is especially inventive, and Mini-Ben does it such justice. Around 1:22, it falls into Libera’s “hymn mode,†and those high sustained notes just soar! I get chills every time! Then there’s a reiteration of the quicker part, and 2:09 moves into Libera’s more melancholic mode—it gives the lyrics there such epic weight. It operates as a concession, too, a necessary sort of “moment of silence†passage. And the best part? None of these different styles seem anachronistic in the same song, because they’re all so well integrated! The richness of the lower octave makes the whole piece feel fuller in just the right places, and when the “hymn mode†refrain isn’t being played alone, it’s being layered over the quick passages as the higher harmony. I so love it when seemingly arbitrary melodies turn out to be partner songs.
That’s why Exultate is so brilliant and well-organized. I think it’s the most ground-breaking track on the album, and it feels like a turning point in Libera as a musical group, too—I mean, it’s not just a good song “for a boys’ choir.†It’s a good song, period. (Not that they've ever been "just a choir" to me, or probably anyone else here. But this song definitely feels especially accessible.)
Wow, sorry for rambling—I have no one in real life to discuss this with, so I get carried away! I’m so glad this forum exists. I don’t know what I’d do without it. Probably implode or something. ♥
I quite enjoyed your post!! It's refreshing to see such exuberance in a particular song. You brought out key things that I haven't observed yet in the score. I've only been "hearing" the album on amazon, I'm waiting for myhard copy so I can "listen" to the songs and really break them down.
Again thanks for sharing your thoughts, I will be sure to keep an eye out on the stylistic changes and the complexity of the score.
Deshaun(day-shawn!)
"Music is my Refuge. I can just crawl in between the spaces of the notes and curl my back to the loneliness."- Maya Angelou
"Music is my Refuge. I can just crawl in between the spaces of the notes and curl my back to the loneliness."- Maya Angelou
I'm waiting for my album to arrive, so I'm listening to the streaming tracks on Amazon once in a while, and I must add "Adoro Te" as one of my top favorites. It is so beautiful, with the light voices in the beginning, gradually filling out with some lower voices, with the same peaceful tone throughout.
It was so difficult to pick a favorite, but I did choose "How Shall I Sing that Majesty?" as mentioned before, although I love all the tracks; each has merit. I believe this album is interesting in its use of so many soloists, several of them new: Jakob, Daniel, James T., Sammy, and Ralph, and then new album soloists: Mini-James and Stefan; with the album supported by the veterans: Ben, Josh and Tom. Really innovative as Libera enters a new era.
It was so difficult to pick a favorite, but I did choose "How Shall I Sing that Majesty?" as mentioned before, although I love all the tracks; each has merit. I believe this album is interesting in its use of so many soloists, several of them new: Jakob, Daniel, James T., Sammy, and Ralph, and then new album soloists: Mini-James and Stefan; with the album supported by the veterans: Ben, Josh and Tom. Really innovative as Libera enters a new era.
et laudate Domino in laetitia
et cantate Domino gloria
saecula et saeculorum, Alleluia
et cantate Domino gloria
saecula et saeculorum, Alleluia
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It had me so excited!! Yaayy me too.. I love that part of the song! it enhances the innocent quality of Mini James's voice and it always makes me smile whenever i listen to it.Yorkie wrote:Mmmhhhh, but it doesn't have dun dun, hmm dun dun, da da dadaa dadaa dadaa dun dun.dani wrote:You do know right that the best song is How shall We sing Majesty.
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So far my favorites are: Sanctissima (love Ben's solo), Time (gives me goose bumps) and the haunting end song, The Fountain (Ralph impresses and I love the high part that Ben, I think, adds to the lyric"to wash all sorrow..." towards the end of the song). How Shall I Sing That Majesty (Stefan gives a great performance here) and Ave Virgo (love Tom's voice) are also high on my list. Also love the Mozart and Chopin influence as someone else commented on earlier
Sing, Sing, Ye Heavenly Choir
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My favorite is "Lead Kindly Light". The song personifies just the sort of optimism and innocence we'd like to think is the best feature of children at the age of the Libera boys. If I were still teaching Children's Chapel I'd definitely include that song for a service.
"Faithful Heart" is probably among the top ten songs sung at weddings. Josh did a terrific job with it. I don't think I've ever heard a better version.
"The Fountain" also stands out I think.
"Faithful Heart" is probably among the top ten songs sung at weddings. Josh did a terrific job with it. I don't think I've ever heard a better version.
"The Fountain" also stands out I think.
