The opening alone is enough to stop all the hurt of the day and overwhelm me with peace.

I am turning into a choir junkie. Not vocals but wow I have never listened to anything that has made me feel like this.

honestly, how music like this can exist is beyond me. it leaves me in tears everytime, a spiritual "high" if you will, that brings me into a good mood no matter what.

The way he used chords is just amazing. He is by far one of the best composers of today.

@ginasmith3235

9 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree with you 100%!!! All of his music is ao moving. You can feel the emotion and see the picture he saw composing this music. Its so beautiful. The "selah" moments in this piece to allow you to ponder on the picture painted through the chords/harmonies are breath taking. Im a huge fan of eric Whitacre and always will be!!! The harmonious genius composer of his time.

@OneForTheDollyBirds

6 жыл бұрын

Not just chords, but "tensions" also (i.e., harmonic tensions), and how the chords and tensions of his choice are actually played (i.e., "voiced," not to be confused with the use of human voices for the implementation of those "voicings," though clearly, human voices are the best choice because they are a complex string timbre that handles dissonance very, very well). Eric has GREAT MUSICAL TASTE and the know-how to implement it. His choice to write diatonic music (i.e., music that follows "keys") also has something to do with the magic that his music exudes.

@andrewsmith4920

5 жыл бұрын

@@OneForTheDollyBirds r/iamverysmart

@russedav5

4 жыл бұрын

One of the best composers period.

This is beautiful. I could hear this over and over again and not get tired of it.

anyway, who needs electronics to this - my soul gets lots in these wonderful harmonies. I don't need anything more than this :)

This harmony is so great. Mr. Whitacre this is one of the best songs ever.

@Danny-ux8ug

7 жыл бұрын

This is great for writing.

This version is 10x better in my opinion. The voices not being covered by ugly dub step really makes this piece more meaningful to me.

@diegochavezisntmanam

8 жыл бұрын

+Aaron Norcia the Dubstep wasnt too beautiful too be honest, but I do admit that Im okay with it because it helps give the voices more of a dynamic shape. The crescendo in the dubstep track made the "big hit" sound epic. The music also helped covering up the holes in the music.

Never have I heard the emotions of deepest, intense loss ever translated into anything other than screams and cries, until I listened to this song! This song is a miracle of translation and empathy for what cannot be expressed.

I've got goosebumps already!! Can't wait to hear the finished VC#4! Awesome. Love Peter Hollens as well. What a team! Thanks for the preview. Love You Tube! Good luck to all the singers.

Dear Eric, All I can say... I envy the talented singers you have working with you. You have created an incredible choir that, with your music, creates... aaaaah!

listening to this is in my friends car (who has amazing speakers) is one of the best things that has ever happened to me

you can really here the meaning of the words brought to life threw the music in this peice

love their inimitable harmonics!!!

This is so warm feeling with like a breeze, its so cool

There are so many great overtones of the alto line!!

Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!

This is sooo beautiful. I can't wait for VC 4!!!

i want to sing with these lovely people ....someone please arrange it xxx

Love Eric Whitacre. And really love Peter Hollens. Pure delight and genius! Thanks for the post. Looking forward to the finished piece!! Wish I could sing, but you need people to do all the "likes" on You Tube, so that will be moi!!

One word: Perfection

I'm so excited to see it! It's going to be amazing!

Awesome. And all I want to do is fly.....

in case anyone sees this and is wondering where they can find more beautiful music (that was me about a year ago) i have some suggestions! aurora // hans zimmer northern lights // ola gjeilo i am not yours // z randall stroope sleep // eric whitacre lux aurumque // eric whitacre alleluia // eric whitacre angus dei // barber these are just some popular ones, feel free to add any others! :)

@nickfitch8784

7 жыл бұрын

Lux Nova?

@carliquiel

4 жыл бұрын

well it's two years later and i have even MORE suggestions. these are still pretty popular ones, but nonetheless some of my all time favorites! Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence // Bairstow Sunrise Carol // Daniel Elder Abendlied // Josef Rheinberger There Is No Rose // Don MacDonald The Bridge Builder // Don MacDonald Maria Durch ein Dornwald ging // Voces8 Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen // Praetorius

@horsymandias-ur

4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the Silence - Eric Whitacre Song of the Universal - Ola Gjeilo Entreat me not to leave you - Dan Forrest When David Heard - Eric Whitacre Ave Generosa - Ola Gjeilo If ye love me - John Rutter Across the endless sky - Ola Gjeilo Sicut Cervus - Palestrina Deep River - Mormon Tabernacle Choir May it be - VOCES8

@saral2329

3 жыл бұрын

@@carliquiel Thanks for the excellent suggestions! Here is one for you - kzread.info/dash/bejne/maCErtCBe8-Tp7Q.html

I cry every time

We are doing a marching band show with a part based off this choir. Sounds great!

Truly memorizing.

This song is actually healing

1:23 - that's the exact same part as in the band version of "Lux Aurumque" simply gorgeous!

1:55 it is Two Steps from Hell in "Heart of Courage" !!!

You're telling me! I've only discovered this was going on with four days to go until the deadline, and Bliss is a 'gasper' (like Crucifixus). HELL to learn! Fortunately I'm only going for one part. Not enough time to learn two.

Calming. Beautiful arrangement

I submitted my video even though I was sick and tired. My favorite song now! It is perfection

Tout simplement , SUBLIME ! ! !

simplement très , très , très beau !

Tenor 1 baby. This Rocks.

Can't wait for VC4 omg!

one of my favorite pieces by Whitacre! love them all tho

Classic art

Soprano 2 here! This is my 1st virtual choir and I am so excited to be a part of it! =D and Peter Hollens is amazing. It is so cool that he is a big part of this project as well ^^

I arranged lux, and now I am arranging this for another clarinet choir. I am so excited to start working on this

@elineel2603

18 күн бұрын

I would like the arrangement if you have it.

I dedicated this to JC, my friend who shot himself.. I can't even listen to this without crying

@lianecornils8733

4 жыл бұрын

I dedicate this song to my Godson, Gilbert Grant RIP

Why would anyone dislike this video?

I'm so excited! I feel like such a nerd, this is already so pretty but now that there is more added it's like a child on Christmas morning

Learning the Tenor I part. Think I might be able to record this in the next couple of days. I really want to have it down. This is a really great piece and follow up to the last Virtual Choir.

I wouldn't even be mad if this was how virtual choir 4 actually sounded like.

Mesmerizing

Yay, this one is loud! I can barely hear the recording on the website and this is perfect to practice the solo on!

This is so beautiful ;_;

Very cool. I really think the dub-steppy electronic music covered up too much of the choral sound. Don't get me wrong, I love electronic music, but in this piece it felt out of place in my opinion.

@SpacyCV

10 жыл бұрын

You're right, but in some ways it almost feels like they are two different songs, if that makes any sense.

@deckjacobson4230

10 жыл бұрын

I think the only reason it sounded electronic-y is because Peter Hollens had to raise the pitch of his voice on a computer in order to sing the soprano notes. Plus, this is a training track for those who want to sing it in the virtual choir.

@kashperanto

10 жыл бұрын

Deck Jacobson I was talking about the actual virtual choir mix with all of the electronic music in the background (or foreground in some parts).

@RollerCoasterManiac

10 жыл бұрын

Deck Jacobson I thought that it was his wife singing the female parts, it sounds like her... but I'm not too sure

go jet band!

@clarkbolding5161

10 жыл бұрын

super swag mc swag master. Part 2 is beautiful

XD im so happy to be a part of this!!

It's weird to have this running two beats apart like two separate recordings, beautiful as a mugh though.

Why does it say "as sung by Peter Hollens"? Did he also sing the female parts? They sound a bit like his wife Evynne...

My friends make fun of me because Im in choir but I really dont care... this is so cool i love this so much

@peggylaceycraig8631

5 жыл бұрын

Being in a choir is an honor! I was in choirs at church and at school (Jr. High & High School); Madrigals in High School and College; I married one of the Madrigals and today I am a choir director at 2 churches! I love good choir music!

I want to do this in my chamber singers so bad! I showed my director this, and I really hope we do it😊😅

Waiting for the band version to come out so we can perform it at UIL

I submitted my video today!!! I’m a Tenor 1, but we need more of them! *hints at all males*

Oths band 2011 does this song in their show

Submitted Alto 2 - Pleased to meet you all :)

To me it is as if it is a modern Gregorian Chant. Some of you might not agree, but I mean it as a deep compliment when I say, like Crosby, StIll and Nash, and the Beach Boy’s Brian Wilson could lift you out of pop into “God only Knows” and “Good Vibrations” with straight-forward harmony, his secular structure reaches the heavens.

tell that to my lungs haha. also remember the solo and electronic parts haven't been added! :)

When does it need to be submitted

I hear Lux Aurumque all over this. I love it.

JUST ABOUT 5 HOURS LEFT TO SUBMIT! EricWhitacre's website!

This will not be the finished product. There will be mroe added to this and solos! You will see on July 11!

how can i download .. there's no any link to download

Can someone point me in the direction of the sheet music for this arrangement?

Can we try out for more than one voice part? The alto is just in my range (I'm a Tenor) but I love the Tenor I part, and I'd love to sing a few parts if possible

where is the conducting video?

im doing my recording now!!

5 HOURS LEFT!

I submitted my video too! Baritone classified as Alto 1!

chrome didn't manage well the html5 in youtube, the sound is ugly and then I've to use explorer, have you encounter the same issue ? right click on the video and you'll see if it's html5 or flash

Where can I find the parts played out to this?

BET JAND

You could submit all 8 parts if you really wanted!

record everything you want! just get it submitted by midnight!

When can i send my recording?.. When is the next virtual choir?

Bonjour à tous ! Pourriez vous me dire s.v.p. si on peut trouver ce morceau magnifique ( BLISS ) sur un C D ? ? ? Par avance merci beaucoup

Learning the tenor 2 part to submit for the virtual choir. I love this piece so much. It incorporates so much dissonance like all of Eric's other music and that's what makes his music so amazing and unique.

The blend is incredible but the vowels are incredibly spread

Ericwhitacre dot cawm

So wait--Peter Hollens recorded the soprano track too?? How he do dat?!

Baritone here, should I just dep in some Tenor anyway???!

Think about it. And ask first its the law

I submitted my video! Alto1

The last part sort of sounds like the climax of the band version of lux aurumque

@carliquiel

7 жыл бұрын

Severino Cordero yes!!! it sounds just like lux nova. i was listening to lux nova like 5 min ago and noticed the similarity.

End of tomorrow Pacific time, I think

oh no its not simple to sing...no place to breathe!

just entered my submission soprano 1 and i am a boy soprano

I would assume that is his wife. They recorded A Boy and a Girl as well. KZread IT! :)

Lovely piece, hard to sing and there's definitely some pitch correction going on.

Or you could just arrange it. No one's stopping you. :)

It is messy. I do like the autotune though ( I don't mean to be sarcastic, it really is nice.)Also the American accent bothers me. Too many glottals and slides. Needs pitch corrections and accuracy.

this is too much for the ears ....sorry its dreadful maybe the choir and arrangement it too harsh ?

This is far too shrill i do not like it , its so scary....