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I'm not Catholic, but from Catholicism come some of the best pieces. This Ave Maria from Gomez in Spanish, performed by Elina Garanca (*everyone's* favourite Mezzo) is just so sincere and stunning IMO.

 
wayneL said:
I'm not Catholic, but from Catholicism come some of the best pieces. This Ave Maria from Gomez in Spanish, performed by Elina Garanca (*everyone's* favourite Mezzo) is just so sincere and stunning IMO.

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Something we can agree on. I would classify myself as an Atheist or Agnostic, but this is probably my favourite musical piece. Moves me to tears every time. In an earlier post you were enquiring about my moniker "bellenuit" and asking whether it was Belle or something else. Just search YouTube for "Barcarolle Elīna Garanča Anna Netrebko" and you will know its origin.

BTW, in case you have the hots for Elīna Garanča, the conductor is her husband. Schade.

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bellenuit said:
Something we can agree on. I would classify myself as an Atheist or Agnostic, but this is probably my favourite musical piece. Moves me to tears every time. In an earlier post you were enquiring about my moniker "bellenuit" and asking whether it was Belle or something else. Just search YouTube for "Barcarolle Elīna Garanča Anna Netrebko" and you will know its origin.

BTW, in case you have the hots for Elīna Garanča, the conductor is her husband. Schade.

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Yes, I did know that. But that does not stop me admiring this amazing performer ( and indeed Ms Netrebko). The piece you mention is another of my favourites.

Common ground there for sure :)
 
Maybe being in the Christmas mood and rather than constantly fighting each other, I would like to give you this piece as a Christmas present, if you are not already familiar with it. Just absolutely beautiful.

 
bellenuit said:
Maybe being in the Christmas mood and rather than constantly fighting each other, I would like to give you this piece as a Christmas present, if you are not already familiar with it. Just absolutely beautiful.

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Of course familiar with the Flower Duet, but haven't come across these two before. I particularly enjoyed the mezzo, Marianne.

Thanks, I will explore more of these lady's work :)
 
wayneL said:
I'm not Catholic, but from Catholicism come some of the best pieces. This Ave Maria from Gomez in Spanish, performed by Elina Garanca (*everyone's* favourite Mezzo) is just so sincere and stunning IMO.

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One of my favourites, thanks for posting a beautiful rendition.

Skate.
 
bellenuit said:
Maybe being in the Christmas mood and rather than constantly fighting each other, I would like to give you this piece as a Christmas present, if you are not already familiar with it. Just absolutely beautiful.

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If I couldn’t have one wish for Christmas it would be for others to have a little more “tolerance” as it’s missing in spades these days.

Respect for others would be my second.

Skate.
 
If you like Ave Maria,

have you heard this one, Amira was 9 years old when she sang this on Hollands Got Talent
 
Observe this man recite Mark's Gospel live before an audience from memory. Through his eye movements and word emphases and timing and mannerisms, you can sense his high intellect is under considerable strain, probably focusing on all sorts of bizarre mental imagery, but, as if there was ever any doubt, he delivers the advertised goods. Like watching a tightrope walker. Fearless fellow!

 
Love & peace
An absolutely extraordinary rendition proves once again music knows no boundaries, especially when it comes from the heart.



Skate.
 
Glorifying & Praising God 09 January 2022
Krissa Somero appears to have only recorded 1 album, and tracks from it are below. It's a pity, because she has such a sweet voice.
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Lord I Hope This Day Is Good

Provided to YouTube by CDBabyLord I Hope This Day Is Good · Krissa SomeroA Living Prayer℗ 2007 Krissa SomeroReleased on: 2007-01-01Auto-generated by YouTube.
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You Raise Me Up - by Martin Hurkens
Music is a universal language, imagine coming across a street performer not expecting this beautiful song. I'm just in awe listening to Martin's rendition of "You Raise Me Up". Perfect for Sunday.



Skate.
 
Religious Song
Most would not be aware that "Boney M." immortalised "Grigori Rasputin" in their song "Rasputin".

Who was Grigori Rasputin?
Grigori Rasputin was a Russian mystic & self-proclaimed holy man who ended up in St. Petersburg. His meeting with Czar Nicholas II accelerated Rasputin's rise to prominence healing their youngest child Alexei with hemophilia.

Extract from the song
"For the queen he was no wheeler dealer
Though she'd heard the things he'd done
She believed he was a holy healer
Who would heal her son"

The murder of Rasputin
I have been in the room, well it was more like a small cellar at "Moika Palace" in St. Petersburg where Grigori Rasputin was poisoned with cyanide, & shot by Prince Felix Felixovich Yusupov in the chest. Rasputin fled the cellar & made it into the palace's courtyard before being shot again by awaiting Vladimir Purishkevich a (politician) after all it was a political assassination. I've also visited the spot where Rasputin's lifeless body was thrown into the Malaya Nevka River from the Petrovsky Bridge.

Extract from the song
"Then one night some men of higher standing
Set a trap"

"They put some poison into his wine
He drank it all and said, "I feel fine"

"They didn't quit, they wanted his head
And so they shot him 'til he was dead"

Boney M. - Rasputin (Sopot Festival 1979)
This is the best visual version of Boney M. version of "Rasputin" as the energy is so infectious.





The story of Rasputin is in the lyrics.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey

There lived a certain man in Russia long ago
He was big and strong, in his eyes a flaming glow
Most people looked at him with terror and with fear
But to Moscow chicks he was such a lovely dear
He could preach the Bible like a preacher
Full of ecstasy and fire
But he also was the kind of teacher
Women would desire

Ra ra Rasputin
Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that really was gone
Ra ra Rasputin
Russia's greatest love machine
It was a shame how he carried on

He ruled the Russian land and never mind the Czar
But the kazachok he danced really wunderbar
In all affairs of state he was the man to please
But he was real great when he had a girl to squeeze
For the queen he was no wheeler dealer
Though she'd heard the things he'd done
She believed he was a holy healer
Who would heal her son

Ra ra Rasputin
Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that really was gone
Ra ra Rasputin
Russia's greatest love machine
It was a shame how he carried on

But when his drinking and lusting
And his hunger for power
Became known to more and more people
The demands to do something
About this outrageous man
Became louder and louder

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey

"This man's just got to go", declared his enemies
But the ladies begged, "Don't you try to do it, please"
No doubt this Rasputin had lots of hidden charms
Though he was a brute, they just fell into his arms
Then one night some men of higher standing
Set a trap, they're not to blame
"Come to visit us", they kept demanding
And he really came

Ra ra Rasputin
Lover of the Russian queen
They put some poison into his wine
Ra ra Rasputin
Russia's greatest love machine
He drank it all and said, "I feel fine"

Ra ra Rasputin
Lover of the Russian queen
They didn't quit, they wanted his head
Ra ra Rasputin
Russia's greatest love machine
And so they shot him 'til he was dead
Oh, those Russians

Skate.
 
What a concert
A moment in history as far as I am concerned where Boney M. sang "Rivers of Babylon" another religious song performed at the same "Sopot Festival" in 1979 (the other song was "Rasputin")





The lyrics to follow along
Their magic was repeating the Chorus & a few lines over & over, simply brilliant.

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down
ye-eah we wept, when we remembered Zion.

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down
ye-eah we wept, when we remembered Zion.

When the wicked
Carried us away in captivity
Required from us a song
Now how shall we sing the lord's song in a strange land

When the wicked
Carried us away in captivity
Requiring of us a song
Now how shall we sing the lord's song in a strange land

Let the words of our mouth and the meditations of our heart
be acceptable in thy sight here tonight

Let the words of our mouth and the meditation of our hearts
be acceptable in thy sight here tonight

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down
ye-eah we wept, when we remembered Zion.

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down
ye-eah we wept, when we remembered Zion.

By the rivers of Babylon (dark tears of Babylon)
there we sat down (You got to sing a song)
ye-eah we wept, (Sing a song of love)
when we remember Zion. (Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)

By the rivers of Babylon (Rough bits of Babylon)
there we sat down (You hear the people cry)
ye-eah we wept, (They need their God)
when we remember Zion. (Ooh, have the power)

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down

Skate.
 
Glorifying & Praising God 23 January 2022

Meredith Andrews has always had a gift for writing honest, compelling songs that resonate powerfully with an audience. Over the course of her albums, people have come to appreciate the Dove Award-winning artist’s love for God and her heart for people. She’s formed a strong bond with her audience, being open and vulnerable with her music.

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Meredith Andrews - Draw Me Nearer

Album: The InvitationFor your nearness Lord I hungerFor your nearness Lord I waitHold me ever closer FatherSuch a love I cant escapeFor your nearness I am ho...
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