Christopher Tin: Live at Llangollen - Sogno di Volare 

Petition to make Christopher Tin a great musician in the next civ game.

Please rise for the national anthem of the earth.

Da Vinci would have loved the 21st century

"My Leader! A great musician was born!"

So in case you hadn't gotten the memo, 'Sogno di Volare' is the opening movement to my latest album 'To Shiver the Sky'--an oratorio about mankind's quest to conquer the sky, featuring writings from Hildegard von Bingen, Copernicus, Jules Verne, Amelia Earhart, JFK, and many more. So stay tuned!

We see our human history in Baba Yetu, and then there is this song which brings us the hope of future...

I can't believe that "Baba Yetu" and "Sogno di Volare" were both made for Civilization by Christopher Tin. Such great pieces.

Dear Christopher, This is a humble ICU INTENSIVIST working in these times of Pandemic in MUMBAI, which got pretty hard by the COVID pandemic. I am doing my night duty right now in full PPE body protection, and listening to your beautiful work. I love you dear Chris, from the bottom of my soul for gifting me with this wonderful and joyous work of music. This exalts my soul and reminds me why I'm fighting this fight, and also reminding me that this is a good fight. I've had many of my friends who got the COVID, and things seemed hopeless, but yet here I am listening to your Amazing music which shows me that there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you dear Chris. Love and regards from MUMBAI, INDIA. Your humble fan. :)

Great songs like this really restore your faith in humanity.

How amazing would it be that in the far future, Christopher Tin is present in a Civilization game as a Great Musician? His great works would be Baba Yetu and Sogno Di Volare.

Me in the morning, thinking big about life before the first coffee: "Alexa, play Sogno di Volare" *starres out of the window" "YES!"

"From the first stirrings of life beneath water... to the great beasts of the Stone Age... to man taking his first upright steps, you have come far"

We must protect Christopher Tin at all costs.

Essendo italiana non posso che apprezzare l'omaggio del Maestro Tin a Leonardo da Vinci. Le musiche del Maestro Tin mi stanno accompagnando durante la mia grave malattia, donandomi forza, fede e serenità. Un abbraccio da Morena, un abbraccio da parte della mia Venezia!

I just love how Christopher sings along with Them. Standing on the battleground with his soldiers, does not expect from them any more than from himself. I love this Man.

The soul of Ennio Morricone lives in Christopher Tin.

I honestly can't compare Sogno di Volare to Baba Yetu, as they are so vastly different, but both are my favourites! While Baba Yetu relays the message of understanding, like "we're all so different, but are united by so many things we share", thus giving us the idea of peace and cross-cultural communication, Sogno di Volare treats the humanity as a whole, with all our dreams and aspirations, challenges and endeavors, frontiers and discoveries, our desire for exploration and thirst for knowledge, and both songs relay their messages brilliantly.

Civilization 5's theme is really good, but it doesn't capture the essence of humanity as Baba Yetu and Sogno di Volare do. The way Tin captures cooperation, community, compassion, greatness, and man's constant struggle to be great with music is extraordinary, it is truly remarkable and wondrous. You are, without a doubt, my favorite composer. Never stop, Christopher.

Christopher.....LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!!!! I can't wait for "To Shiver the Sky"!!!!!!!!!!

Not a single dislike is given. How good is this song? Dude.. I want this played at my funeral XD

Someone said: "There's two kind of music: great music and forgetable music" I can ensure this one is in the first kind

The best of all the best versions of Sogno di Volare.

The National Anthem of Earth. A piece like this will indeed be remembered and cherished long after we're gone.

Stumbled on this absolute legend after listening to many of Hans Zimmers masterpieces. How Christopher Tin isn't as well known is beyond me. His music takes me to a faraway place - can't wait to hear more!!!

Christopher, I don't know if you'll ever get to read this but I'll leave it here for the aliens or the future A.I. to find. Christopher Tin, you are one of the great bridgebuilders of our time. Connecting videogames to reality, letters to music, prayers to song, the bridges you build allow a flow of admiration and affection to connect with aspects of our modern lives that would otherwise be quite separate and insulated. It was very emotional for me to see so many videos of Africans singing Baba Yetu. Entire villages sometimes. A song that was "just" an inspiring main menu banger for me, but it had such visible impact on others. To this day, I go on an hours long Baba Yetu sidetrack on youtube sometimes. And with Sogno di Volare, the dreams and fantasy of a genius long ago. The lyrics are hopeful, longing but the music crecendos in what I can only describe as a reveal of success, a dream fulfilled. The singers recite the dreams of old but the musicians reveal our human capacity for success. So a bridge not only between letter and music but within that same piece, a bridge between the times. We can't always see the bridges you build but we travel them nonetheless and they nurture us. Inspire us. Thank you.

This should be the world's anthem! It is so beautfiul, and it shows the best side of humanity, without any nations or religions nor science. Just purely the desire of mankind to explore the unknown!

There is something about Christopher’s music that is hard to explain. He has the natural ability to make music that one can’t be bored with. His song can be 10 minutes long and I will be reluctant to take a breath lest my ears miss something. His music is embedded with very many surprisingly beautiful elements and they just keep springing up on you from start to finish.

There's something about Christopher Tin pieces that just fills my heart with such joy and hope for the world, they restore my faith in humanity ❤

Our university's orchestra finally performed this masterpiece and Baba Yetu yesterday. Experience was just on the whole other level when listening to the live. Tears literally bursted out with pure rejoice and ultimate hope when the chorus raised to the climax. Thank you so much Mr. Tin for bringing this invaluable gift to the humanity.

Im not crying, you are crying!

I love the way the brass swells in this, sounds richer than in the game recording. Was amazing to see this and feel the depth of it

Watching Christopher sing along is just great. I'm sitting here with headphones on, full volume, cheering for Christopher; "look at him, look at him go!". Masterfull, incredible, magnificent. Thank you for this!

The ultimate dream now is to watch Chris live. His works resonate right through your soul. I can imagine the transcendental feeling of watching these performances live.

Wow, I'm actually crying... there's so much fierce hope and joy in this, it's breathtaking!!

Lyrics: Una volta che avrai Spiccato il volo, deciderai Sguardo verso il ciel, saprai Lì a casa il cuore sentirai Una volta che avrai Spiccato il volo, deciderai Sguardo verso il ciel, saprai Lì a casa il cuore sentirai Prenderà il primo volo Verso il sole il grande uccello Sorvolando il grande monte Ceceri Riempendo l'universo di stupore e gloria Una volta che avrai (spiccato il volo) Allora deciderai Sguardo verso il ciel, saprai Lì a casa il cuore sentirai L'uomo verrà portato Dalla…

I love the slight imperfection that often follows a live performance. It sounds more real than a polished studio recording.

It is when you see and hear this that you know it was worth it to come this far with humanity

One of my favourite videogame tracks :)

This should be anthem of the United Nations🌐

Thank you so much for uploading this and making the soundtrack of hope, wonder and future discoveries available to all. You don't have to share this. You could have decided that this performance was only for the lucky few that were able to witness it live. However, you DID take the time to get the video and upload it here for all to see and enjoy. That, to me, makes you not only a brilliant composer. It shows that you are a very kind sir. I think I speak for many people here: A sincere thank you Christopher!

This is perfect. Welsh choirs are second to none.

A truly inspiring and uplifting piece of music. We are constantly surrounded by bad news and struggles; It can be impossibly difficult to see the light when surrounded by darkness. Sometimes, though, something comes along to help you realize that we can be beautiful, too. We can create works that move our very souls; In them we can see a future where the horrors of our past are nothing but a memory. That is what this piece of music does for me, and I will be grateful every day that there are people like Christopher Tin to guide us to the flicker of light in the blackness, so that we may not lose hope in our tumultuous modern world. Thank you, Christopher.

The lyrics are by Leonardo da Vinci himself! He didn't actually manage to fly, but should it be counted as failure? No, because his heart would actually fly if he heard the miracle that he and Christopher Tin created...

This song...it make my heart grow wings...and fills it with hope...

You're someone who can make 60 years old get impressed by videogame music. EPIC

unworldly music. thank you

You are a genius. Thanks God I have ears to hear your music and thanks to you for this masterpiece.

Thankyou for this masterpiece! I cant wait to see it live someday

Truly a masterpiece.

I think Christopher was touched by grace. Thank you to him for sharing this epiphany with us.

It should be a tradition to stand for this song, like it is for the Hallelujah Chorus. I think it's deserving of the honor.

What can I say....a masterpiece. I am grateful to be living with you in the same age. A long and peaceful life for you and your family. Thank you!

Christopher.......you've have this monumental gift in being able provoke swells of emotion in people with you're music I hear and listen to you're art and feel every emotion within its spectrum whether it's anguish despair gallantry ambition trust love hope and radiance! You're music is part of the answer to world peace my friend thank you. Thank you so so much for this

Christopher Tin : todas las noches paso este video, lo hago unas cuatro o cinco veces! Soy muy feliz viendo cómo diriges esta obra! Soy tu fan "Nro.1"!

This is the best performance of this song I've heard so far. The string instruments sound differently and make a shiver run down my spine :D

A song full of hope and excitement, yet also a somber memory of the past. Magnificent!

my favorite performance of this song to date.

This song always raises my spirits and optimism. As a side note, I absolutely love how Christopher Tin always interacts with his fans, hearting almost if not all comments

This is what angels sound like😍

A humble man who enjoys what he does. Christopher Tin hears what he created. He likes it.

So beautiful... and my personal anthem of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which turns 70 this December!

My other half and I have only recently discovered Christopher's wonderful music, I can't believe we've missed it for so long. This guy is a true musical genius, and I just hope we can get to see him perform live one day.

Thank God there were no spies stationed in Llangollen trying to steal this amazing musical artwork 🕵️‍♂️

This choir has a very full, soft and blended sound. It's probably because they are Welsh.

Hands down every time I listen to this song it gives me goose bumps! It’s so beautiful! I got my degree in music but unfortunately didn’t get a teaching job. This song honestly inspires me to try and get involved with music on a deeper level.

I have been watching this video for a few years whenever I feel down. I don't understand a single word being sung by singers but it never fails to amaze me how it could inspire me to keep going. Truly a piece of work.

Can’t believe I will be singing this with the Stay at Home Choir! Will have to hear it over and over to rehearse it without tearing up. Thanks Christopher Tin!

Such a magnificent piece Mr. Tin. I keep coming back to see this and it is always uplifting.

I'm a student from Bengaluru, currently living in Sirsi . I am trying to piece my life together and this song is being a big help . Invention I believe is the greatest gift of mankind it's the right to a free life , a prosperous life . But , it takes sacrifice and yet when the great bird takes flight , all else is forgotten as all that remains is the freedom to live , to grow and to build .

This is the greatest song of the 21st century, so far.

Absolutely stunning Christopher tin, I've become addicted on this anthem

I'm so excited to listen to your work in Civilization 7!

Petition for all airlines to make this their boarding music

I close my eyes when I listen to your pieces, then, I open them again to enjoy your conducting. I don't know how best to enjoy this. Absolutely divine! ❤❤❤

Я не знаю английского, простите, но даже по-русски я не смогу выразить то, насколько изумительна эта музыка, эта песня. Спасибо вам огромное.

Even after 5yrs I'm still listening and awed.

What a time to be on earth

This is beautiful music. Bring back the spirit of adventure

Life is like a melody, the vibration of energy. Love is the very harmonic vibration of high frequent energy, performing the soundtrack of eternity. This is the god frequency, where everything imaginable becomes possible. Seek inside - Love is the key.

This is so beautiful. Thank you Christopher Tin.

For all the time I’ve enjoyed this piece I’ve had no idea it’s been performed in Wales by the Welsh national opera! Amazing to see you conduct at Llangollen, and it would be incredible to see you at next year’s Eisteddfod in Pontypridd!! Cymru am byth 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

The Big Flying machine of orchestra is being conducted by the Pilot Great Master Mr. Christopher Tin, and the lovers of classic music can dream to fly!!!!Wonderful performance.

Came here after watching Civ VII's gameplay showcase and I'm so happy that Christopher Tin wrote the theme for Civ VII. Can't wait to hear the next masterpiece come February 2025.

This Song is Wonderful!!!! Thanks, Chris, you is amazing person

If I sat in the audience, my hands would be broken into bits and pieces. This is the 4th version of this masterpiece I watch tonight and I want MORE!!

Dr Christopher Tin must be protected at all cost, he must be around to compose for more generations to come.

Meraviglioso

Watching During Quarantine in the U.K. GREAT STUFF CHRISTOPHER TIN ! Thanks !

Incredible. Brings tears to my eyes everytime.

I'm speachless. Thank you Christopher!

Outstanding performance ! Very beautiful.

I don’t understand a single word and yet I’m still left intrigued 🥰❤️

This and Babe Yetu are two of my most favorite songs in video games. You are amazing Christopher! Next Civ better have you as a great musician. I want to win a culture victory with this song.

So many pioneers and their songs with me for most of my adolescence. As an adult, I am now a pioneer to start a real journey.

Flawless performance. Amazing!

Christopher, this is a remarkable achievement that will be remembered in hundreds of years just as Da Vinci is now. Brings me to tears every time.

Magical. Well done Mr. Tin. Sky is the limit for you. Lead...

Straordinaria esibizione !!!Sogno di volare sulle ali della musica!!

This should be called “Anthem of Ambition” because of the human ambition to go beyond.

Mr Christopher Tin looks like he is enjoying every minute of this. An amazing piece of music, thank you for writing it.