Celtic Woman - Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring 

My mother’s funeral was held today, December 6, 2023. The service started with this absolutely classical piece of music composed by one of the greatest classical musicians of all time. My mother loved this, and she left this world to the sound of one of the best pieces of music ever composed and performed. What a truly lovely way to say goodbye hearing Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring.

It’s like listening to angels singing their praises for the Messiah.😊

My mother passed away on Saturday, November 11, Armistice Day. After such a long life - she was 97 years old - I am so glad that Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring was played on a CD player as I sat silently weeping in her room at a care home beside her not long after she had died, and remembering her life and the so many wonderful times I had with her. This was one of her favourite pieces of music and a very, very, appropriate piece of music to remember her, to leave this world to the sound of this heavenly piece of music, one of the greatest that has ever been composed.

May be the closest we will get to hearing a choir of Angels on earth!

If this doesn't bring you to tears, you might have lost your soul.

This beautiful song is unspeakable and profound and must quench and moisturize my parched soul

The best lineup of the Celtic Women

Humanity is so capable of such beauty. We truely are blessed beyond measure.

0:59 isn't that just the purest, most angelic voice you have EVER heard? It moves me so much every time I come back to this...

Beautiful beautiful; but at 2:44 a moment of absolute sublime beauty occurs as their heavenly voices join in perfection

I used to watch this over and over when I was a little girl. It’s one of the reasons why I went into music throughout all my school years. Love seeing it on here and recapturing the fascination I had with all these beautiful voices- especially Chloe’s!

Nothing beats Bach and this is absolutely beautiful. Tears every time I listen. Thank you ❤❤

My emotional depth of her song is immeasurable, and deeper than the Ocean

Truly heavenly voices... What a performance!!

This is a stupendous flaunt of angelic voice!! Just wow!!

Meave and Orla were perfect as always. and smoothness of Chloe's voice is like supernatural.

I was delighted with this performance!!! Even Máiréad Nesbitt, known for her extraordinary temperament, has managed to blend in perfectly with the sublime character of this Bach masterpiece. A small "modernization of the arrangement" strengthened the mood. I am not surprised by the ovation in the audience. I also applaud!!!

only one word can describe this...heaven.

As I have commented before, when we leave this Earth we should leave it to the sound of this heavenly, wonderful, glorious and moving music, certainly one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever composed or ever will be composed.

That last not from Méav was not even possible for mere mortals... Amazing!

0:50 Oh, so Meav DOES breathe in between her awesome singing. Funny, they left me breathless with awesomeness, and she's actually part of it. Strong lungs. :-)

Am I the only one that feels like crying when they listen to this!

I've never heard the song from It makes me feel wonderful to hear his music

Jesu, joy of man's desiring Holy wisdom, love most bright Drawn by Thee, our souls aspiring Soar to uncreated light Word of God, our flesh that fashioned With the fire of life impassioned Striving still to truth unknown Soaring, dying 'round thy throne

One of my favorite pieces of music done by one of my favorite groups! Blessings!

Meave and Orla were perfect as always. and smoothness of Chloe's voice is like supernatural. Mairead was perfect too.

Wundervoll. Himmel auf Erden. Heiliger, engelsgleicher Gesang. Ich bin zu tiefst berührt und hoffe, diese imposante Gesangszusammenstellung bleibt noch lange erhalten.

Its so amazing, I am in tears too! Holy smokes that meav hit a high note! I wish when I sung up there that it would sound pure and clear like that!

Some of the best Celtic woman songs are not on Spotify. This is one of them

This song was introduced to us in Music Class when we are having a discussion about Johann Bach, and ever since this has made a special place in my heart.

whats with the five dislikes??? these Irish Angels are Blessed by god Himself, very talented and they even look like angels... with voices that could bring world peace.

Her wonderful song embodies the musical aesthetics of Bach I feel like I am in Heaven to spread infinitely

Very, very beautiful and moving, a joy to hear such beautiful voice thanks for sharing Regards from France

Wished with all my heart this was on their CD - its my favorite ever!

Somewhat better than my own harmonica version.

Our wedding started with this melody. Invited all guests to witness our Love

My dad wants me to sing this for his Christmas present and I'm trying to make sure I get it right for him

I love Meav, I wish she was still in the group

Incredible! Tears of joy are flowing.

One of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard. They certainly did this hymn justic

I truly love this performance ❤️

Very few pieces get the "rip your friggen soul out" award This one rates in the top 5 I don't give this award lightly and there are very few that can achieve it. A pure modern work of art in this form

Angelic, angelic, angelic.

My grandfathers funeral song... 6 years ago today.

Indescribable beauty emanating from their hearts and soul. We're blessed to hear it

3:40 to the end gives me chills everytime

Nothing more relaxing than some very dark chocolate and some great Christmas music.

This is a cradle of the soul

Wonderful song!♥

Sheer purity. Gentle, warm, connected.

I know some of you have already said this, but they sound so angelic and pure. This is the best performance of “Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring” I have ever heard. Especially the harmony that happens around 2:19. That gave me goosebumps it was so good. ❤

Sounds from heaven

“ Rejoice in God always !” , NT 😇😇😇🙏🎹🎶

A song filled with love and peace.

Wundervoll. Himmel auf Erden. Heiliger, engelsgleicher Gesang. Ich bin zu tiefst berührt und hoffe, diese imposante, harmonische Zusammenstellung von Stimmen und Instrumenten bleibt noch lange in dieser Qualität erhalten

Performed so beautifully and graciously. Just Amazing.

The notes starting at 3:42 blow the roof off the place Perfection on earth? Pretty damn close

Praise the Lord

BEAUTIFUL!

2:18 that gives me goosebumps!!!

Heavenly...

Excelente, precioso vídeo e interpretación.

Muito bom ouvir vcs, parabens por expressar este tema com o encanto da arte musical, BRAVO

Absolutely ...Breathtaking

I agree: BEAUTIFUL!

That was so beautiful 🥹

Awesome!! Glorious!!! Outstanding!!

Beauty like this and music like this transcend borders and definitions.

talk about getting the shivers up and down your spine!!!! wow!!!!!!!

Absolutely magnificent!

Wonderful!!

Heart lifting🎶❤️🙏🏻

I dont know who i am more in Love with the Singer or the Fiddle player.

CW's rendition is outstanding!

Wow powerful n beajutiful...!!!

Bach. Greatest irish composer ever. ;)

The combination of Bach and Celtic Woman is about as good as the Western performing arts can get.

This inspired me to learn this song. Thank you (:

fantastic!!!

My favorite 🎶🗣👑🌬🥰😍

Wonderful👏👏👏

They are so amazing singers and a lovely and great so!! Now we have only bad and ugly songs...sad🥺🥺🥺

Bro this is awesome

The best yes

Mujer que canta como ángel 💗

👏🏾 Bellisima 😘 💐 🥰🎶😌🥰

Unbelievable! Wow!!!

Heaven on earth Worship I got tears 😭 they touched my heart ♥️ I’m so exited about Jesus coming back to earth 🌎 Amen.

Esto es como coro celestial (así lo imagino) ángeles en el cielo

I like it best when Orla sings alone!

Very nice video like it very much sooooooo beautiful...!!!

*Tears of happiness*

Bach would be very happy.

Great musician!

I think heaven does sound like this...🥰

I like when Orla sings by herself!

Méav!!! The Best... You with Hayley Westenra are the best singer in the World. Hayley with "Quanta Qualia" get d5 keeping her voice very powerfull carrying us to the Heaven Méav with "One I Love" give us her precious gift of love in music and in life

Lol, awesomesaucifulness. I love your word... I think I'm going to steal it! XD

Jesu joy of man's desiring,Holy wisdom, love most bright.

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