VOCES8: Bethlehem Down by Peter Warlock 

Agree 100%

It's a little slower than I prefer, but the singing is exquisite, as always with this ensemble.

Well said

I weep too. This non christian best Christmas song pictures me at the crable. With some nails and a hammer in my pocket ready to crucify Jesus. Because I do like my sins more than to worship Him who can deliver me from my sins.

Now imagine singing it...

I second that request

@@stevenfromer3816 Same!

It is a very emotional piece. However, I believe the lyrics were written by Cecil Spring Rice in 1908, and that it was the writer's brother Gerald who died in 1916.

Interesting! Though not so surprising, given that being low on money has inspired many great artists over the centuries. And of course, simply feeling spiritual or emotional rather than religious can also be forces for inspiration and creative depth.

Sad that Warlock (real name: Philip Hazeltine) died young by suicide. 😞

Just play it at 1.25 speed (and of course 2.160 Quality) and see if you like it better! It's GORGEOUS both ways!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖

Le cœur n'a pas de rides ! Belle fin d'année à vous !

@@Lardenoy True, le coeur n'a pas de rides.

Really. Just close your criticizing eyes and listen harder. It will take you further.

@@12B4Christ Er . . . It's a video. And as you can see (sic), there's nothing wrong with RR's listening.

I don't want to get lynched, so I'll just say how refreshing your comment on the (indeed distracting) gurning is: no names, no pack drill, but at least it's less so now. The singing, naturally, a marvel.

@@12B4Christ Really? I was responding to the video presentation, the visual component...you clearly didn't comprehend the remainder of my comment....next time think before you write.

@@robertrosen3969 "...marred only by some of the distracting, affected, mannerisms of a few of the singers". Those are your words, your bizarre unwanted, unnecessary misplaced taint because you just can't help yourself. Tell us all, why you were compelled to use ANY of the quoted words in your twisted compliment to Voces8? You know what...dont bother. We already know. You can be certain I'm aware of my own comments.

Seconded, sir! Perfect fit.

Eis as letras em português: Quando Ele for Rei, dar-lhe-emos os presentes do Rei, Mirra pela sua doçura, e ouro por uma coroa, "Belas vestes", disse a jovem rapariga a José Loura com o seu primogénito em Belém Baixo. Belém Baixo está cheia da luz das estrelas Ventos para as especiarias, e estrelas para o ouro, Maria para dormir, e para a música de embalar Canções de um pastor por Belém. Quando Ele for Rei, irão vesti-Lo em folhas de sepultura, Mirra para o embalsamamento, e madeira para uma coroa, Aquele que jaz agora nos braços brancos de Maria A dormir tão levemente em Bethlehem Down. Aqui Ele tem paz e pouco tempo para sonhar, Bois de cerco para o manter afastado do frio, Maria pelo amor, e pela música de embalar Canções de um pastor por Belém. Traduzido com ajuda da versão gratuita do tradutor - www.DeepL.com/Translator

They have, recently, in an arrangement by Timothy Noon, Molly's father. As beautiful as you might expect.