Philip J. W. Stopford: Beatitudes
Luther College Collegiate Chorale; Dr. Jennaya Robison, Conductor
… totally different, and something I posted in the past, I’m sure. But I need this today. I heartily recommend turning the sound up. (After the singing is over, though, there is talking and unless you understand German you might decide to hit stop.)
Anton Bruckner: Os Justi Meditabitur Sapientiam
Bavarian Radio Chorus
The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just.
The law of his God is in his heart: and his feet do not falter.
Alleluia
I used to listen to Take 6 all the time. I need to get back to listening to these guys. I’m absolutely amazed by the harmony … I don’t know how they do what they do!
(Update: I wasn’t reading what I posted until after: this is from 1990. Looking at a newer video they have … well … they’ve grown up. Kind of like other people. Except me, of course.)
From the YouTube page:
From the Philharmonie in Munich,
The a capella gospel music sextet Take 6 in concert
Mark Kibble – first tenor
Claude V. McKnight – first tenor
Cedrik Dent – baritone
David Thomas – second tenor
Mervyn Warren – second tenor
Alvin Chea – vocal bass
Take 6 – 6 to 1
Live performance at the Philharmonie in Munich at the Klaviersommer 1990 with the fabulous vocalists Mark Kibble, Claude V. McKnight, Cedrik Dent, David Thomas, Mervyn Warren, and Alvin Chea.
… because I just ran across this. What a talented man, and what a lovely work.
Mary Ellen Haupert: Illumina le tenebrae
Matthew Curtis, singer
Most High, glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart and give me true faith, certain hope and perfect charity, sense and knowledge, Lord, that I may carry out your holy and true command. Amen.
Ko Matsushita: O Lux Beata Trinitas
Maynooth University Chamber Choir; Michael Dawson
