Libera Dreams

It is that time again ... get voting

Only one selection

Well I had to choose, and it was a difficult choice, Once in Royal David’s city.

Given more choices my list would have looked something like this.



Once in Royal David’s city
Veni, Veni Emmanuel
Coventry Carol
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
O Holy Night

Yep only one choice

it is meant to be difficult

dani wrote:Yep only one choice

it is meant to be difficult

Just one? But dani, that's really complicated!

Murkskis wrote:

dani wrote:Yep only one choice

it is meant to be difficult

Just one? But dani, that's really complicated!

Yep yep - just the one


What song is your fav.. what stands out to you.

I voted Carol of the Bells. If given more choices Veni, Veni Emmanuel, The First Nowell, and Jubilate Deo would be on the list.
Tim

I chose Veni Veni Emmanuel but I also love Carol of the Bells Hard choice!

For me it's "Carol of the Bells", but I freely admit that the availabilty of a Video that showcases the current lineup has a strong influence. Also I prefer the lighter less formal type of music that Libera embraces within it's wide repertoire. All very subjective of course

Suprised 'In Dulci Jubilo' hasnt' got a vote yet, that got quite a decent response on the 'clapometer' at the St G concert. Maybe it's because it ends with such an uplifting high descant. I'll vote for this one. VVE, SSS, COTB also contenders.

Much as I was tempted to vote for CotB, in the end I opted for the track that is by far the most outstanding Libera song on the album - Jubilate Deo.

Veni Veni and COTB neck and neck

dani wrote:Veni Veni and COTB neck and neck

Well, at least half of the voters have good taste I suppose

Had to give my nod to Carol of the Bells, though it's kinda neat to see my favorite three songs are the 3 frontrunners.

Well, that's really hard but I think it would definatly be Coventry Carol!

I voted for Still, Still, Still as that is the song that touches me the most. It really captures the spirit of Christmas for me, it takes me to the stable where Jesus was born.

I also like how the lyrics about "angel voices" and "seraph choirs" are sung by Ralph (currently my favourite soloist), like he is urging his fellow Libera choristers on to sing the newborn child's praises And the lyrics about light are sung by contrasting low and high voices, which evokes the contrast of light in the dark of night. And that in turn is a very moving symbolic take on the meaning of the birth of Christ.

At first I thought maybe the string arrangement was too much and would take up too much time in the song at the cost of beautiful singing, but I've changed my mind. Some might find it sappy or overdone but to me the arrangement, if you listen carefully to the weaving of melodic lines, really evokes the streams of angels and an atmosphere of reverence.

Close second was Coventry Carol. I like its uniqueness in Libera's repertoire and Josh does a great job in capturing the dramatics of the song. The low bass we hear in the background also gives a very 'haunting' feel to the song.

Btw - I'm surprised no one has voted for White Christmas. Stefan fans, where are you?