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[Citlec]

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There are actually many songs that were never performed on stage, like New Heaven, Song of enchantment, Adoro Te, Anima Christi, At Sea, Ave Virgo [...], Coventry Carol, Jerusalem, Lead Kindly Light... I'm too tired to make a full list

We actually have this list already :

viewtopic.php?t=3135

Do have a look if it's correct, please!

I think, based on that list, and on a reminder it gave me, I want to change two of my silly answers:

A song not from Libera but you would like for them to sing it : "Mother and Child" - John Tavener
A song you have never heard during a concert, and you would love to : "Mother of God" - John Tavener

The latter is on the Beyond album, but never sung in concert. The former I have heard sung by the Københavns Drengekor, and it was stunning.

It's so difficult to think of good answers initially and then you read what other people post and there are some marvellous answers.

Edit: So, I may be overwrought, but I am pondering my (re-)membership here. I was enthusiastic about Ely, I was excited about Chester, I was undecided about Lincoln, and then, astounded. But I always feel here at LDF like I'm either humoured, or pitied, in my significant (Libera) contributions, or derided, and in the many years I've been here, my view of that hasn't changed. I am entirely onboard if you consider my contributions here meaningless, so I know you won't miss me. And anyway... it's not like you are unaccustomed to my name changes if I do come back. And look, I have a f**king stupid name anyway, at the very least ill re-convene with something more sensible. Sorry. Celtic out.

At the least I will always have Lincoln, the 23rd and best ever...

[filiarheni]

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There are actually many songs that were never performed on stage, like New Heaven, Song of enchantment, Adoro Te, Anima Christi, At Sea, Ave Virgo [...], Coventry Carol, Jerusalem, Lead Kindly Light... I'm too tired to make a full list

We actually have this list already :

viewtopic.php?t=3135

Do have a look if it's correct, please!

[Surpinto]

Underrated song in your opinion : Hmmmh, tricky one. I remember that very few people like The Lamb from New Dawn which I think is Ben's best work. Sorry Surpinto but I have to disagree with you

Oh the performance is great, nothing bad about it. It's the song I never cared for, much like I never cared for RP's "Ave Maria". It's okay and I enjoy hearing a new boy I never heard before trying it out, but I'm not moved by it whatsoever.

The song you (probably) listened to the least: Joyful Joyful (Sorry Surpinto), America the Beautiful, Exsultate

I feel as though they really elevate that song. In a different thread you described it as "not terrible but it isn't exciting either". So this is perhaps where the difference comes in, I find it very uplifting and exciting, but I don't think the DC concert performance of it could be bettered. I've heard it performed live by them since that time back when it was in the concert rotation but the descants were more muted and it was more dulled somehow.

Regarding "America", their rendition is absolutely fantastic compared to what we normally get, but being such a cliched song in the US I'm usually disinclined from returning to it.

Curious what you don't like about "Exsultate" though as it's such a fun song to my mind and isn't far removed from their usual style. Obviously not all songs resonate equally with everyone, but I'm wondering what your thoughts are there.

Edit: So, I may be overwrought, but I am pondering my (re-)membership here. I was enthusiastic about Ely, I was excited about Chester, I was undecided about Lincoln, and then, astounded. But I always feel here at LDF like I'm either humoured, or pitied, in my significant (Libera) contributions, or derided, and in the many years I've been here, my view of that hasn't changed. I am entirely onboard if you consider my contributions here meaningless, so I know you won't miss me. And anyway... it's not like you are unaccustomed to my name changes if I do come back. And look, I have a f**king stupid name anyway, at the very least ill re-convene with something more sensible. Sorry. Celtic out.

At the least I will always have Lincoln, the 23rd and best ever...

I doubt anyone here considers your contributions meaningless! My biggest problem is that I get busy and feel like I don't have time to reply to everyone in every thread and about every conversation – though I would like to do nothing less. I think many of us are in that same boat, work or life in general just makes the type of participation we would love to engage in here impossible. I'm certainly guilty of coming home after work tired and not really having much energy except to eat dinner while reading this forum lol. In that moment I can definitely see myself replying to something but often don't because I just don't have the energy and there are other things that need to be done that evening. We all lead busy lives and have all sorts of responsibilities with work or family or a myriad of other things that we are all involved with. Over the years I've noticed that certain times of year this place is practically dead and even the most engaging topic starters garner few if any responses, while at other times even the (seemingly) silliest and stupidest discussions get tons of replies for no apparent reason. And let me assure you that as someone who is an observant type it’s clear to me that it has nothing to do with the identity of the person starting the conversation, it's all down to pure luck.

So please don't take a lack of responses or a lack of enthusiasm as any sort of critique of your posts or your contributions. Sometimes you're just posting at an off time for a lot of people or the topic doesn't warrant responses because nobody has seen the musical or ballet in question (for example). We may all enjoy a post being made but feel silly replying with nothing but a "thanks for the post" type message.

Since you're one of the most fun and engaging participants here so shouldn't sell yourself so short. Sometimes I get the same way and I just start posting here like crazy especially after a concert or if someone like you gets me laughing and really into the banter

But at other times I go entire weeks without posting hardly anything because I'm just human and don't have time to engage with this or that. Or, I feel as though I'm annoying everyone by being involved in every thread and maybe posting too much and potentially crowding out others. To put it another way, I understand how you're feeling and I want to make it clear that your feelings in this regard aren't justified or justifiable. You're always welcome here under whatever identity you choose whether of the Celtic or Citlec variety , and I don't think anyone here feels otherwise.

[john45]

... I know you won't miss me. And anyway... it's not like you are unaccustomed to my name changes if I do come back. And look, I have a f**king stupid name anyway, at the very least ill re-convene with something more sensible. Sorry. Celtic out.

Well, I for one enjoy your posts. Don't stay away too long. If you come back as "codamtrop" we'll know who you are and welcome you.

[Yorkie]

Edit: So, I may be overwrought, but I am pondering my (re-)membership here. I was enthusiastic about Ely, I was excited about Chester, I was undecided about Lincoln, and then, astounded. But I always feel here at LDF like I'm either humoured, or pitied, in my significant (Libera) contributions, or derided, and in the many years I've been here, my view of that hasn't changed. I am entirely onboard if you consider my contributions here meaningless, so I know you won't miss me. And anyway... it's not like you are unaccustomed to my name changes if I do come back. And look, I have a f**king stupid name anyway, at the very least ill re-convene with something more sensible. Sorry. Celtic out.

At the least I will always have Lincoln, the 23rd and best ever...

What have we done? Honestly, I enjoy your posts and your musical experiences and the forum is a much better place with your input.

If I have done anything to offend you I can only apologise and assure you it was unintended. I don't post as much these days because life gets in the way but it doesn't mean you are unappreciated if I don't comment on posts.

If you need a break then I understand. We'll be waiting for you when you return and I'm sure we'll meet at a concert somewhere.