This is a grand effort, but I can tell you guys need a bit more practice, and perhaps some study of other performances of this particular piece by more seasoned groups such as the Vienna Phil Harmonic, or the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. I can definitely see your potential, but surely you must concede a bit of trouble with timing and pitch here and there. I once sang this piece with Dr. Robert Shaw, and all in all, I can tell you are on the right track. :)
the orchestra was good...not to keen on the quality of the first violins...or the sopranos..tenors need work as well...soprano's are really out of tune throughout. I recommend not recording until practicing in a room with that much reverb...have the choir stationed closer to the conductor...less delay that way...
sounds like not all sopranos getting the high pitches right :/ heard better performances, but thats not the worst I heard! BTW Folks get out, theres nothing bigger than experiencing this masterpiece life!
@Fuchury Dude. That's like comparing apples and oranges. To say that Mozart was a genius, and Beethoven was not only shows a close-minded ignorance on your part. Mozart was prodigious, and prolific in comparison to Beethoven, but Beethoven is unparalleled as regards emotional content and originality in every piece of music. I suppose the fact that he composed incredibly complex, and emotionally stirring music while completely deaf has no impression on you. LVB is genius incarnate.
Personally I liked the orchestra more than the choir, the tempo was ok, but that made it more difficult for the singers, it was very high for the sopranos who were shouting in some moments.
This is my favourite version of Lacrimosa on You Tube, there's an "X factor", authenticity about it, I think Mozart may probably have felt the same way? Its the anniversary of his death tomorrow (05/12/1791) which also falls on my birthday.
the women are under pitch. Also the men have a great feeling for the song. I would mostly rework the soprano section. I think the blending is great. Mostly well done.
Oh and remember one last thing: There is always room for improvement for everything and anything that deals with art: poetry, cooking, drawing, singing, acting, photography, and so on. How well something is expressed and articulated is left to the performer.
Hmn.. I don't see why some people are being so anal about rather minute things. No performance is perfect since perfection is an opinion and not a fact. Contrary to the skeptics or critics, this piece has its own interpretation of how this piece should be performed. If there is a "problem" I'd say it might be perhaps the chorus at certain parts. You are doing well conductor. Give yourself a pat on the back.
I agree. It was highlighted by illusionarysound user too. We hope to perform better next time (actually we do already, but got no record to upload !). Btw, I do not fully understand what do you mean about the sopranos. Please let let us know: you comment will be kept in high consideration in order to improve us.
@amnit2006 I think what josesito89 means is that at that point the sopranos sound as if they are sweeping up to the note rather than hitting it bang on - a common problem at the top end of the register. Otherwise I suspect any other quibbles are due to the quality of sound reproduction on youtube.
This is my favorite composer, so when I hear is music i am very critical, however i know from experiance as a soprano this is a very dificult piece to sing. so actually they didnt do that bad of a job for not a pro orchestra.
This is encouraging; we are aware that we have to work hard to enhance our performance. Nevertheless your comment is welcome as it help us to improve. Please have a look also to our other videos and comment them freely.
(cont) The sections don't seem to be gelling terrifically though. Overall, everybody seems quite emotionless - Mozart is also about expression, so you should portray that. There's room for improvement. Its not bad, but its not fantastic either.
Well, I don't play any of the orchestral instruments, I only sing and play the piano so I can't comment on the instruments. But I think the chorus can try projecting their voices better, its kinda muffled and the orchestra seems to be 'stealing the limelight' from the chorus. (cont.)
This is a grand effort, but I can tell you guys need a bit more practice, and perhaps some study of other performances of this particular piece by more seasoned groups such as the Vienna Phil Harmonic, or the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. I can definitely see your potential, but surely you must concede a bit of trouble with timing and pitch here and there. I once sang this piece with Dr. Robert Shaw, and all in all, I can tell you are on the right track. :)
ArchHighLordOmega 1 year ago
you all should listen to Notorious BIG acapella while this is playing, its epiccc and filthyfresh! youtube.com/watch?v=jDy6-UFNY8s&feature=related a
dman51590 1 year ago
the orchestra was good...not to keen on the quality of the first violins...or the sopranos..tenors need work as well...soprano's are really out of tune throughout. I recommend not recording until practicing in a room with that much reverb...have the choir stationed closer to the conductor...less delay that way...
overall, good job!
NateMelo614 1 year ago
The choir could be clearer... They sound like they are singing through cloth. Otherwise very beautiful, this piece is a favourite of mine.
morningstar13d 1 year ago
amazing song, but the sopranos were flat... but overall not bad:)
coyote131415 2 years ago
Dobre ale jakoś mi te puzony przeszkadzają
Raffallos1411 2 years ago
sounds like not all sopranos getting the high pitches right :/ heard better performances, but thats not the worst I heard! BTW Folks get out, theres nothing bigger than experiencing this masterpiece life!
DonMoza 2 years ago
ES BELLISIMO¡¡¡
22CHIRU 2 years ago
Wow....just wow! Brilliance in music.
bradybraidz 2 years ago
Very nice!!!!
kellyscateye 2 years ago
Beethoven was great,Mozart was a GENIUS.
Fuchury 3 years ago 7
@Fuchury Dude. That's like comparing apples and oranges. To say that Mozart was a genius, and Beethoven was not only shows a close-minded ignorance on your part. Mozart was prodigious, and prolific in comparison to Beethoven, but Beethoven is unparalleled as regards emotional content and originality in every piece of music. I suppose the fact that he composed incredibly complex, and emotionally stirring music while completely deaf has no impression on you. LVB is genius incarnate.
ArchHighLordOmega 1 year ago
Muy buena la interpretación.!
debartzen 3 years ago
Personally I liked the orchestra more than the choir, the tempo was ok, but that made it more difficult for the singers, it was very high for the sopranos who were shouting in some moments.
ericka79singer 3 years ago
Beethoven is better than Mozart!!!! Ludwig Van Beethoven couldn't hear. But that didn't stop him!!! He wrote a lot of symphonies than Mozart.
lakeon34thstreet 3 years ago
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Beethoven is for the plebs.
xenofox 3 years ago
He also lived longer than mozart.......Wouldn't be to hard to compose more symphonies than a dead guy.
bigtubadude 3 years ago
Yes, except Beethoven wrote 9 symphonies and Mozart 41......
daniluzzu 2 years ago
Mozart wrote a lot of wank in his time, but this piece...if it was the only thing he ever composed, he'd still be one of the greats.
quasarsphere 3 years ago
im sorry but i did NOT like the ending!!!!
UniqueTush 3 years ago
This is my favourite version of Lacrimosa on You Tube, there's an "X factor", authenticity about it, I think Mozart may probably have felt the same way? Its the anniversary of his death tomorrow (05/12/1791) which also falls on my birthday.
Although I wasn't born in 1791! :D
naughtystepUGC 3 years ago
Check Mozart Requiem conducted by John Elliot Gardiner. :) You can find it on YouTube too. :)
GRLCK 3 years ago
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Check Requiem conducted by John Elliot Gardiner. You can find it on YouTube too :)
GRLCK 3 years ago
this musical piece is deeply sad but in a very good way.
davlor86 3 years ago
absolutely devine!! a little faster would be better, though.
s2broadwaybabys2 3 years ago
beautifully well done, sopranos could be a little louder but overall it sounds beautiful
Latinpapi574 3 years ago
The ANDAMENTO is perfect and solemn.
Should have a better diction.
The best TEMPO ever.
LazarNewDeal 3 years ago
the headphones make the sound of the beat so the director can be more focused :)
BYDIOMUNDANA 3 years ago
very nice but the voice are too low (volume)
but why the man wear headphone ?
almujtabah 3 years ago
the women are under pitch. Also the men have a great feeling for the song. I would mostly rework the soprano section. I think the blending is great. Mostly well done.
plasticweave 3 years ago
Hay muchas desafinaciones y portes...
jrdch2004 3 years ago
Oh and remember one last thing: There is always room for improvement for everything and anything that deals with art: poetry, cooking, drawing, singing, acting, photography, and so on. How well something is expressed and articulated is left to the performer.
darknesstoholy 4 years ago
Really thank you for your encouragement; it helps us going better. We hope to post soon new videos of us.
amnit2006 4 years ago
Hmn.. I don't see why some people are being so anal about rather minute things. No performance is perfect since perfection is an opinion and not a fact. Contrary to the skeptics or critics, this piece has its own interpretation of how this piece should be performed. If there is a "problem" I'd say it might be perhaps the chorus at certain parts. You are doing well conductor. Give yourself a pat on the back.
darknesstoholy 4 years ago 2
Nice. But some really awkward chorus parts there.
LithikRob 4 years ago
The Choir Should be over powering the Strings....not the strings. and on ehte 58secs the sopranos go Flat haha. =]
nice tho! ♥
josesito89 4 years ago
I agree. It was highlighted by illusionarysound user too. We hope to perform better next time (actually we do already, but got no record to upload !). Btw, I do not fully understand what do you mean about the sopranos. Please let let us know: you comment will be kept in high consideration in order to improve us.
amnit2006 4 years ago
@amnit2006 I think what josesito89 means is that at that point the sopranos sound as if they are sweeping up to the note rather than hitting it bang on - a common problem at the top end of the register. Otherwise I suspect any other quibbles are due to the quality of sound reproduction on youtube.
65renaissanceman 1 year ago
This is my favorite composer, so when I hear is music i am very critical, however i know from experiance as a soprano this is a very dificult piece to sing. so actually they didnt do that bad of a job for not a pro orchestra.
drakeotic 4 years ago
This is encouraging; we are aware that we have to work hard to enhance our performance. Nevertheless your comment is welcome as it help us to improve. Please have a look also to our other videos and comment them freely.
amnit2006 4 years ago
(cont) The sections don't seem to be gelling terrifically though. Overall, everybody seems quite emotionless - Mozart is also about expression, so you should portray that. There's room for improvement. Its not bad, but its not fantastic either.
illusionarysound 4 years ago
Well, I don't play any of the orchestral instruments, I only sing and play the piano so I can't comment on the instruments. But I think the chorus can try projecting their voices better, its kinda muffled and the orchestra seems to be 'stealing the limelight' from the chorus. (cont.)
illusionarysound 4 years ago
The sopranos seemed to be straining really badly at about 00:58 - 1:00...
illusionarysound 4 years ago
Thank you for your comment. Yes, you are right and we are going to fix all those problems. Do you have an overall rating ? Or other suggestions ?
amnit2006 4 years ago
I wonder if in a small space like this it wouldn't be better to put the choir in front of the orchestra? Here, the orchestra overpowers them.
gspaulsson 4 years ago