Amazing voices, amasing technique! I'm happy to listen you again. First time it was in Arezzo in 1992, I was a member of children choir Vesna. Now I'm 30 years old, but I remember your singing since this time.
It's me again. I don't know but everytime I needed to think and ask God what is He trying to tell me at this point in my life, I always go back to this music and it helps me so much. I'm at the rock bottom now and I thank God for this music. Thank you Tim's Music Corner for uploading this video. I feel peace in my heart.
Man, they did great. That competition is crazy competitive, especially since they were going against the Vesna Children's choir which also won the grand prix before. Vesna is probably the toughest of the challengers cuz they are a children's choir, angelic voices and all. Put together Vesna and Madz and you'll probably get as close to perfection as is possible.
omg, i just saw the sheet music for this song, and stroope actually wrote it for two full SATB choirs harmonizing with each other at the same time. in other words, in this video you are viewing right now, the madz are divided into two SATB choirs at this very performance, conducting themselves, and singing in full 8 part! AMAZING! MADZ, AMAZING!
In "Salimm su, tanto chi'i' vidi, De le cose belle che porta 'I" - that small opening to paradise was sung so delicately and effectively that when "Ciel" is first introduced (E) - the perfect third - heaven, sounded the way it should be. It's so Callas, I love it!
And i got to see and hear them live last Dec 30, 2023 in their reunion concert. I made the right choice of going that night though I dont have a ticket in my hand (bec it's already sold out). Thank God I was still able to purchase one on the actual venue. I love you, Madz! Thank you for inspiring me to be excellent and to always sing from the heart. Still a dream come true for me! ❤️
I've been listening to this version since they've won the Grand Prix in 2007. It's been 10 years since then, I'm still listening to their angelic voices. A two-full-choir required piece with over 20 singers but they've sound like legions of them!
i was in the massachusetts allstate choir and we sang this too, and its amazing to me that this amount of people, the phillipine madrigal singers, can achieve this gorgeous, full sound, with like 20 people. its absolutely breathtaking. i love this piece.
It's January 24, 2021 and I'm back here still listening amidst all the things happening around the world. Their voice., This masterpiece still gives me chills and gives me so much emotions listening. 🙏🏽
I have been exposed to different interpretations of this piece, but none of them can compare to the way Madz performed and presented the beauty of this choral piece. There is something special about how they sang it. I find it to be captivating, and it really resonates with me. Simply superb.
I can't stop watching this several times since it was posted here. I am a soprano. Anytime I have to sing descant part, I imagine to this. Thanks for providing me the greatest role model, ever!
I was there. I got goosebump during their performance.. This is by far my most favorite performance of Madz.... their sound is so ethereal as if i am in a trance entering the gate of heaven.
I dont know if any choir in the world has , is and will able to match this paricular puece and performance. I found some international and award winning choirs too but im sorry it really pales in comparison. I think this is one of the hardest choir pieces ever
I listen everyday to madz song. when I'm at work place, at home, everywhere, I always listen to them and also sing along. Now I almost know all the songs they sung in bass part coz I'm a bass singer when I was in college back then. All my friends at work always ask me why I always play this kinnd of song everytime from morning to evening, and I said that I love this kind of music especially sung by Philippine Madrigal Singers.
The reason behind why they are sitting is because they are proving that they are really professional singers since it is hard to breath when sitting. It is their trademark and their highlight.
"The group performs a variety of styles and forms but it specializes in the Madrigal, a polyphonic and challenging musical style popular during the Renaissance period where singers and guests would gather around the table during a banquet to sight-sing and make music together. This served as the inspiration for their unique style of singing - singing seated in a semicircle without a conductor". - Wiki
True(",) Singing sitting down is much more challenging than standing up. This is where you can tell a great choir from a not, no offense to all other choir groups. Two Thumbs Up for the Philippine Madrigal Singers! You all have made our country SO PROUD! And brought HONORS as well(",)(,")
Same as others, i kept coming back to this piece, why? It's my soul says.. go back and listen..lol..This was recorded at that time via a video camcorder and it was perfect. Imagine if it's recorded with professional recording equipment, I don't know what to say.
I can't believe I had the pleasure of being directed and coached by the composer of this song. Wish I could go back to that time over and over again. :c
Listen to the flawless and magnificent transition of harmony from 5:32 From this onwards this is where I get all the goose bumps everytime I listen to this over and over and over again. The incredible legatos and spectacular soprano blew me away
I wish someday I could hear them perform live. I am a young fan of them and they are my inspiration to be a better member of pur choir group in church🤍
My wise 88-year old filipino music teacher of violin, piano, guitar, mandolin and a vocal coach (music teacher from a well known university when she was younger) once said that of all the musical instruments, the human voice is the most beautiful.
Simplicity in the best sense, elegant vocal lines, virtuosity in service of the music, seamless breathing, broad dynamic ranges, felt, textured, and nuanced singing...everything you want in a choir is present here. What a blessing you all are. Tears welled in my eyes with this video. One of your all-time best.
@2:03 see one of the judges' head move from the sheet music to the performers onstage...he must have heard the sound he was looking for...to hell with the sheet music. Very impressive sound, always a must in one's ipod
From 6:43 onwarrds you are like hearing voices of angels and the repenting souls in purgatoey weeping crying for help and the angels giving a hand to bring them to paradise. No other choir in the world can pull this two full choir piece but only a handful are performing
Wow, I must say, what a huge compliment especially coming from a former member of the fantastic Vesna choir. I would love that Vesna and PMS combine their musical talents and sing even just one song. That would be incredible.
Love this! This is my absolute favorite in all of the pieces they've sung. I'm responsible for about 20 views already, lol! I always listen to this whenever I want to relax. Paulit-ulit ako magpatugtog, lol!
