2 more exclusive tracks from EMI

[lacrymosa2]

Out of the tracks EMI and Libera has given to us, my favourites are "Ave Virgo" and "The Fountain". Unfortunately, "Exsulate" and "Lacrymosa" did not make the cut.

I thought "Ave Virgo" was well executed with the clear, high notes beautifully sustaining the harmonies of my favourite movement of the Clarinet Concerto. I still like the dark, rich tone of the original piece, but this piece delivers the exact mood as the original along with a light, airy feel.

The boys did a great job on The Fountain staying true to the dark tone of the Chopin Prelude. The piece gives it a mysterious feel, which I particularly like.

Regarding "Exsulate", my feelings are on par with the majority of the members. Like illuminaperpetua, I could see the elves swarming my house like army ants and my roof falling apart. With the jokes aside, two things I liked about this song was the different layers of voices being used, especially the low ones and the Medieval theme.

Like the other members, I felt that the rerecording of Lacrymosa was unnecessary. But the same argument can be said about the rerecording of Libera for "Visions" Sanctus and Salva Me for "Angel Voices ".

[JimmyRiddle]

Exsultate seems to be marmite going from the reaction. I love it though. I like how it's a refreshing pick-me-up, in comparison to some of the more reflective and moving tracks.

I would enjoy seeing a video of Ben (if he is the soloist) and his wide dimpled smile, singing his way through that one

[Yorkie]

Exsultate seems to be marmite going from the reaction. I love it though. I like how it's a refreshing pick-me-up, in comparison to some of the more reflective and moving tracks.

I would enjoy seeing a video of Ben (if he is the soloist) and his wide dimpled smile, singing his way through that one

I hate marmite

[JoelinMkt]

Exsultate seems to be marmite going from the reaction. I love it though. I like how it's a refreshing pick-me-up, in comparison to some of the more reflective and moving tracks.

I would enjoy seeing a video of Ben (if he is the soloist) and his wide dimpled smile, singing his way through that one

I meant what I said when I joined this group about loving anything Libera sang - even if it were the phone book.

About that video idea - dimples are okay. I would love a video even more if they would accompany the song with an Irish step-dance number (yes, in robes).

[carina_gino20]

Earlier, I had the funniest image running through my mind of the boys hopping and bouncing and dancing (and a random straddle leap) as they sing Exsultate.

[libera36]

I just now realized that The Fountain is a cappella. Proves that these boys can be their own orchestra as well as being vocal genius'!!

[carina_gino20]

I just now realized that The Fountain is a cappella. Proves that these boys can be their own orchestra as well as being vocal genius'!!

I don't think the full song is a cappella because Ian, Fiona, Steven, and RP are credited as performers for this song.

[lacrymosa2]

I just now realized that The Fountain is a cappella. Proves that these boys can be their own orchestra as well as being vocal genius'!!

I don't think the full song is a cappella because Ian, Fiona, Steven, and RP are credited as performers for this song.

But sometimes albums do that, even if one of those people are not performing.

[libera36]

I just now realized that The Fountain is a cappella. Proves that these boys can be their own orchestra as well as being vocal genius'!!

I don't think the full song is a cappella because Ian, Fiona, Steven, and RP are credited as performers for this song.

But sometimes albums do that, even if one of those people are not performing.

Yeah. There might be some low keyboard/synthesizer notes at the beginning and end, but not that many... Its hard to tell.

[paopao]

just checked the French forum but still no lyric for The Fountain and Ave Virgo.. aww, someone please post them. The latin parts are not on my radar

[carina_gino20]

I don't think the full song is a cappella because Ian, Fiona, Steven, and RP are credited as performers for this song.

But sometimes albums do that, even if one of those people are not performing.

Yeah. There might be some low keyboard/synthesizer notes at the beginning and end, but not that many... Its hard to tell.

I think the first part is purely the boys' voices. In the later part of the song, I can hear Fiona's violin.

[carina_gino20]

just checked the French forum but still no lyric for The Fountain and Ave Virgo.. aww, someone please post them. The latin parts are not on my radar

Ave Virgo sanctissima
Maris stella clarissima
Salve semper gloriosa
Ave Virgo.

Translation:
Hail, Holy Virgin,
bright star of the sea.
Hail, ever glorious,
Hail, Virgin.

[carina_gino20]

I'll give The Fountain a try, although I can't quite catch some parts:

Dolorosa, luminosa, desolata, lacrimavila (:?: )

Dolorosa, luminosa, desolata, lacrimavila (:?: )

Dolorosa, luminosa, glorata

The water sighs for me
Through teardrops now I see
The streaming water lows
The fountain overflows

To cry for us
To wash all sorrow roaring waves of peace and love
Free my f:?: soul again
Oh living fountain.

[paopao]

Ave Virgo sanctissima
Maris stella clarissima
Salve semper gloriosa
Ave Virgo.

Translation:
Hail, Holy Virgin,
bright star of the sea.
Hail, ever glorious,
Hail, Virgin.

I'll give The Fountain a try, although I can't quite catch some parts:

Dolorosa, luminosa, desolata, lacrimavila (:?: )

Dolorosa, luminosa, desolata, lacrimavila (:?: )

Dolorosa, luminosa, glorata

The water sighs for me
Through teardrops now I see
The streaming water lows
The fountain overflows

To cry for us
To wash all sorrow roaring waves of peace and love
Free my f:?: soul again
Oh living fountain.

Thanks, that really helps.. perhaps we could sticky them into one special thread for lyrics?

[libera36]

I think its Free my thirsty soul again but I can't really tell.