My brother played the trombone from age 8 to his death at 71. He taught and composed both, and I always think of him when I hear brass--especially trombones.
This reminds me so much of playing (on trombone myself) hymn arrangements in A grade brass bands in Australia back in the 1980s. These brass arrangements of choir SATB pieces were meant as exercises or showpieces in ensemble, balance and intonation. Now I sing this motet in a small choir. It has a very broad appeal. Note the particular dissonance at 3:22. on the word "Virgo", which chord is meant to signify the grief of the blessed Virgin Mary at the apprehended death of her son Jesus.
the trombone choir is gods gift to the world... nothing else compares to the beautiful and warm sound of a trombone... i fell in love with this piece immediately after listening to it played on trombone.. thank you for this...
I assume by your love of the trombone that you are aqcuainted with the music of Giovanni Gabrieli and the Vespro della Beata Vergine by Claudio Monteverdi, so you will know the beauty of the renaissance/early baroque trombone or sackbut as it is called in English. Thank you most kindly for your beautiful message, best wishes from the Netherlands.
The Trombone Choir is beautiful for this piece. Since you love this...you might really like this other arrangement....ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MDE0LuefPjw.html
I heard the regular choir version of this piece, youtubed it and then the standard brass choir version, and then... THIS. I'm transported. This is sheer ethereal harmonic glory.
Just when I thought that this piece couldn't get any more stunning... you all brought me to tears. Beautiful performance. Trombone makes everything better. Thank you. Where can I get this arrangement?
Agreed! I saw the Trombody Peabones (8 trombones) perform this piece yesterday at Peabody's Thursday Recital series. It was so beautiful the tears just rolled down my cheeks. I just had to hear it gain and that's what bring me here today.
I first sang this song as a junior in high school as past of my choir's spring concert. It has always been a favorite of mine, both to listen to and sing. It's so powerful in its reverence, so majestic in its simplicity. I have never heard this song performed by a brass instrument, let alone a whole group of them, but this was incredible! Thank you for sharing!
I only wish they had a tuba playing the bass part at 4:00 . . . It just would have given so much more chillz to have the all consuming bass . . . This is fantastic though . . . Makes me jealous with every aspect of life . . .
Thank you. I have listened to your performance many times and will listen to your performance many times until Candlemass. Best wishes from the Netherlands.
I have sung this song in choirs and I can tell you this is the best arrangement and interpretation/performance by an instrumental ensemble of this work outside of its original intent. Well done to all!! I am a clarintetist btw.
Kind of what I was thinking. No other sound seems to mimic heaven and earth So much at the same time. Strips away the veils of illusion. ....time for another Guinness.
I've watched this at least 50 times since I stumbled across it a month ago. 4:16 brought tears to my eyes the first, second, third, fourth AND fifth time I listened to it. Someone commented on how this sounds like a song for a fallen hero, which, if there were no lyrics, this would be most appropriate for...
O great mystery and wonderful sacrament that even the animals saw the new-born Lord lying in a manger. Blessed Virgin, whose womb was worthy to bear our Lord Christ. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. God The Father saw fit to have His Son born in humble circumstances to a spotless virgin, in a manger, in the presence of shepherds, in the night. He provided a new star that would guide the faithful believers to the sacred place. Some of the faithful arrived on animals; oxen, camels, and Mary and Joseph on a horse. These animals had a sense of the Mysterium... the great mystery, and it may have resounded in their hearts as this composer was prompted to relate.
+ C'est très beau, un grand merci! O grand mystère, et admirable sacrement, que des animaux voient leur Seigneur nouveau-né, couché dans une mangeoire! Heureuse Vierge, dont le sein a mérité de porter le Christ Seigneur. Alleluia! fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/O_magnum_mysterium
I bought this recording off of I tunes from the Columbus State University Wind Ensemble that is other-worldly in its beauty.This version is also well done.
