The Male Choir of St. Petersburg (Russia)

[Santasbestbuddy]

There is a very wide spectrum of harmonics within the sound - not just the fundamental pitches, but the associated harmonics heard on individul voices, which mkes it an incredibly rich, warm and satisfying sound. It is ful of soul.

[Greensurfery]

I really want to move on to 3:46 out of curiosity, my cursors is already on 3:46 but my fingers just won't click it! it's too beautiful to skip any seconds

[defc4b]

my left ear is stimulated

[EZYAJ92]

The lowest notes in this are amazing. Rumbles my soul.

[RandomRandiRhythms]

I love the bass! Such substance!

[1donpizarro]

At 6'46'', I recognized Vladimir Miller, another great Russian basso profundo.

[gudpeder]

Rest in peace, Vladimir Pasjukov.

[metanoeo1]

@gudpeder He passed away? When?

[gudpeder]

@metanoeo1 See the comments on my video of "Do not reject me"... His granddaughter has told me.

[1donpizarro]

@metanoeo1 He died on July 20th, 2011

[hatstalker]

@1donpizarro it;s July the 6th today.... do you mean june?

[1donpizarro]

@hatstalker You're right, it was a mistake.

[rebeccabalck]

@gudpeder i think this would have be an appropriate chant to be sung at his funeral. Thank God we can record treasures like this.

[2346marie]

Quelle carricature ! Ub théatre inaudible pour un orthodoxe ! Kakoi styd !!!

[bloodsling]

only hear sound on the left side...but anything else I watch on you tube is in stereo..what a tragedy

[1donpizarro]

These are voices! The great Vladimir Pasyukov is really impressive as a basso profundo, and the solo tenor sounds quite surptising too.

[angel75020]

Des voix uniques, une perfection et une solemnité qui nous plongent au plus profond de la foi orthodoxe.Pavel Grigorievich Chesnokov était vraiment un compositeur de génie.

Un enregistrement impréssionnant.

[raimarti]

Das können nur Russen !!!

[poesimo]

Impresionante y majestuoso

[janvanbrug]

unbeleavable

[browny333]

@MegaPepper123 the only good shire...YORKSHIRE

[freezetop]

@hatstalker I know, the bass voice is supreme and very sought in choirs. But, I'm still not a basso profondo, but i have a strong low voice. For now only a bass.

Hugs

[Horse1888]

The harmony that begins at 3:46 or so.......is divine. 

[tappman85]

@Horse1888 I completely agree with you, takes my soul to the heights!

[Nostravitagadiel]

Pavel Chesnokov is the best choir composer, he composed the most beautiful chants i want to make a choir and sing his composotions

[Wyndorel]

What kind of fool could dislike this song? It's a shame some permit themselves to let a negative hold on this video...

[ortodoxiabrasil]

ORTHODOX POWER!!!!

[Horse1888]

The harmonies from 3:45 forward.......exquisite and moving!!

[freezetop]

I'm a little Bass *-*. 15 years old

[hatstalker]

@freezetop By bass do you mean you can just hit bass A? I am a young Bass like yourself. Enjoy it we are needed in choirs.

[hatstalker]

@hatstalker Not A I meant F silly me!

[freezetop]

@hatstalker I'm hit the low Bb , and we needed be more valued

[lydiaremond]

Спосибо! - храни вас Бог!

[simplicity171]

chintesenta

[mcfrdmn]

Wonderful performance!

[Fuckaflaka]

Одумайтесь, люди, пока не поздно Русские люди, воспрянем!

[Aleksei5]

Is there a video of the full concert avaliable somewhere?

[loisgeorgia1]

ik moest dit maken voor muziek en ik lig te slapen *.* en ik vindt dit zoooooooooooooooooo saai

[aravis123]

bass@_@ 

[bega99]

@MegaPepper123

I'm sorry,but you have some problems.

[saintsaens21]

@bega99 I think he's merely being moronic

[christineannemarsden]

Wonderful, especially the bass (of course!)

[uglymoon78]

Pasiukov was fantastic. I was in St. Petersburg this summer, and despite of the heat, the St. Petersburg male choir held concerts at the Peter and Paul fortress twice a week. If I remember correctly they will continue doing so until September 24th. Miller was absent, he was at Valaam. The bass profundo part was sung by Kochetov, a very good singer, but not really of Miller's brilliance. I talked to the conductor, Afansayev, and he spoke highly of Pasiukovs unique ability as a basso profundo.

[uglymoon78]

@uglymoon78б sorry I meant Afanasyev

[KjeXXXer]

@uglymoon78 What's their English like? Do you reckon I could have a chat with Kochetov without having to resort to gestures and fake.german?

[uglymoon78]

@KjeXXXer I really don't know. I speak Russian quite well, so I spoke with the director, Afanasyev, in Russian. Didn't speak with any of the choir members. I suspect they don't speak very much English.

[KjeXXXer]

@uglymoon78 Ah. I guess there's no way out of taking that Russian class I've been thinking about. I think Miller speaks a little english though, judging by what he's written on youtube (unless he uses google translate, haha)

[uglymoon78]

@KjeXXXer Yes, I guess Miller speaks some English, and even better German, as far as I know. Maybe Kochetov speaks English, try to speak to him after a concert, if he doesn't disappear backstage right away. Such a short and rather small man physically, with such a thunderous voice! Miller is a big bear of a man. But having av bass voice isn't always related to being tall or short, of course.

[KjeXXXer]

@uglymoon78 I guess I'll have to try if I ever see any of these guys live.. Do you know how old Kochetov is? He has a great voice from what I've seen on the Profundo trio videos.

[uglymoon78]

@KjeXXXer He seems to be in his forties. Try the Peter-and-Paul fortress the next time you're in Saint Petersburg.

[KjeXXXer]

@uglymoon78 Ok, cheers man!

[caloy5000]

Wow... that is what I call a bass !!!

[bandit2048]

beautiful beyond words - feel it resonating with the soul

[zara2255]

GREAT !!!

[zara2255]

GREAT !!!

[lyndababy]

Beautiful beyond mere words

[solounamujer48]

Fantastic!!!

SOLE

[BigMouthMusic1]

big mouth music is a 250 strong choir in london - jazz soul RnB gospel rock&Pop

bigmouthmusic co uk

[bloodsling]

anyone else only have this playing on the left channel? wish I could hear it in stereo :(

[andre26071955]

@bloodsling yes, i have the same problem.

[uglymoon78]

@bloodsling yep, have the same problem!

[nuandii]

Darth vader

[elenaptrear]

Absolutely beautiful!

[DonSair20]

Why isn't Miller at the first scenes of the video?? The final song is called Vechnaya Pamyat(Eternal Memory) I have the same one with Miller sing a low G1 then passing to sing Vechnaya Pamyat. Oh and Pasuikov, dark and powerfull such nice work, and tenor is awsome!! Where did you get this video EricAmada?

[1donpizarro]

@DonSair20 Oh, by the way: do you know the tenor's name? He sounds fantastic ...

[DonSair20]

@1donpizarro I believe is Vasilij Timonin

[1donpizarro]

@DonSair20 He sounds like! I recently heard this high tenor in other recordings (Youtube and elsewhere) and I think he is Timonin.

[DonSair20]

@1donpizarro Yep, I checked the name in a russian page, I found some cd's there and listened to them and it was clearly Timonin. I can recognize his voice anywhere

[gustarom]

OMG... AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

[antoninka1malinka]

Русская хоровая школа! без слов!!!

[Shalott99]

All - I just got the CD of the full version of this piece - go to Musica Rusica, do a search for "Afanasiev" and you will find 4 CDs (I got all 4), this one is "Funeral Service." A LOT of Pasiukov chanting, quite a bit of the counter tenor (Vasily Timonin) who has such a great ringing quality to his voice - YouTube sound quality being just enough to make you want more...these titles may be available from sellers on Amazon also...now also question the date on this clip, anytime between '97-'04...

[bega99]

I don't know exactly where I heard that from...but I'm not sure about this being accurate...I never heard any sure thing regarding him...

[Shalott99]

Yeah when I first discovered all this I went on a mad search online and all I could find on him was post from Miller on Classica Russica giving a brief timeline of his (Pasiukov's) career...so if my math is right, he'd be in his early 50's now...

[Shalott99]

Besides, this clip, the first part in the church anyway, is from '97 or '98, he would have had to be in his 60's here in order to be in his 70's now...definitely does not look that old to me!

[bega99]

try removing half-way the headphones...

[bloodsling]

dang the sounds only coming out of the left side..better then nothing I guess :(

[bega99]

For what I heard,He is 70 something...

[Shalott99]

Where did you hear that? I thought early 50's, early 40's in this clip...

[DonSchanteloni]

Vladimir Pasuikov has the darkest voice I know.

There may be lower voice on earth, but I´ve never heard a darker one.

[hymnodyhands]

There may not even be a lower voice. If you search YouTube under the more Russified spelling -- Pasyukov -- you'll find at least two videos in which he offers up big, lovely, G1s that are as dark as the midnight sky.

[dankurek385]

sublime!

[icylakepaxphile]

i addicted to this post nearly 1 and half years. and always return to hear to hear this wonderful music. how beautiful! and the direction. has no air, and accurate, polite, just love it. thank you for posting. i can say this vidio is the most precise trasure i ;ve found in youtube ever.

[bizintin]

Magnificent. My soul stirs in the grace and abundance of God's grace through this singing and the chant itself.

[vilmadb]

The voice is a perfect one instrument.

So this is a proof.

[Jamez5cz]

Beautiful

[bega99]

3:00 -> 3:41 SHIRE POWER!

[badhughy]

You a Hobbit?

[kerumble]

hahaha, i get it even if no.one else does.

[vkorchnoifan]

The Russian Orthodox Church is once more alive. The Faith did not die. As a Roman Catholic I am delighted to see this. (Why the low voice singing?)

[zekal10]

Because one does not shout at God.

[LongDriveChamp03]

that bass was incredible and then from 4:12 all the way to end just made my day.

[Skalanto]

Good grief, that basso profundo is sick. Sounds like a sedated bear stuck in a barrel trapped in a cave.

[Skalanto]

I mean this in the most complimentary way possible, btw. I just realized that that comment could've possibly been taken negatively. Such was not my intention, Bass-homeboy made the happy parts of my brain vibrate.

[etheangel2220]

like you could ever do anything that good...have some respect for the skills even if you dont like the music

[bizintin]

Such beautiful, beautiful music. The choir, direction (so sensitively and powerfully done) soloists, and the way the singing goes with the images, esp. when it zeros in on the painting of God's face, when one would think He is singing/speaking. And then the Christ. I am blessed, so blessed with this music, this video.

[moutsee]

wonderful music

[Embrikkk]

yes, jakesonaplane, i do get more sound in my left earphone.

[bega99]

sometimes I get no sound when trying to listen to this

[Jakesonaplane]

Does anyone else get sound overly heavy in their left earphone when using headphones?

[Sakker68]

yes it has bin like that for the last 4 or 5

month

[Greatheil]

for some reason it sounds normal if I pull the headphones out halfway.

[Xenostrobe]

@Greatheil , brilliant, I was sure it was in both ears when I first found this but had resigned myself to thinking perhaps not - you're right, it works.

[uglymoon78]

Yes, me too!

[bizintin]

Pulling it out does not make a difference for me.

But the music is soaring and deepening to someplace in me called home.

[Dennemark]

If only i could have such an range...

[mouthmouse]

at 3:34 he sang a very low not (maybe A1) and without moving face, showing that's not a hard note!. I can sing it only in the morning just after waking up. My lowest note in the rest of day is C2, I'm Jalous! lol

[ExVash]

The Western side of the world misses out on such a wide range of music written for the Basso Profundo. It's fascinating, really. I thank God every day for my range. I can hit the Bb below a C2, but I have to fry below that, unfortunately. On a early morning with a terrible cold though my range opens to ridiculous extremes, with the cost of obliteration of my middles and highs.

[InsidiousVendetta]

My gosh, these guys have some sick bass singers.

[CT2507]

wow what a voice he has!

[DonSchanteloni]

Vladimir Pasuikov is in my opinion the most impressive choral basso profondo I´ve ever heard. That 100% modal low A1 was just amazing...and his massive lion-like voice is very pleasant.

[pavelkostov]

pusikov may be the best ever

[zdusiu]

1:09 - 3:00. There no such words in any language to describe that. Amazing.

[theskillet111]

Awesome! Thanks for the post.

[Sergius]

please keep working and doing r¡this wonderful music, i just can say great

[pillowpannts]

It reminds me of church when I was a boy. We had a choir of all the older ladies and gentlemen who would sing in the choir above everyone. I haven't been a practicing church goer in a while so this brought back some good memories. Not enough to make me sit through a 3 hour service (1/2 russian/english) anytime soon but enough to make me atleast sit down and appreciate my heritage

[jqt5040]

im 20 and with strohbass and some vocal fry i can clearly project a c2 but that d2 isnt so clear. then e and f are good. am i full a bass or will i be a full bass some day? i can hit the c above middle in my high range. I love pasuikov

[peddletoneG]

When I was 20, 30+ yrs ago, I had only a D, but by 23 I had a B. Lower is coming. With care, not pushing, you can stretch it, relaxed is best, tension takes away from it. Around age 30, maturation of bass voice adds fullness, and continues to drop. I now usually have a G you can hear dozens of rows out, no amp, though no lit for it.Try not to overfry; unless you do only russian profundo, you need highs, and too much frying hurts them, and if you want paid, better have those too. Ignore idjits.

[1rstfreegirl]

Incredible. I understand that Saint Petersburg is known for the artistic achievements, I understand why. This is wonderful art in song.

[Dogaradodia]

Scares the hell out of me!

[Fattah86]

I agree! Those deep, dark tones gave me chills!!

[TheBlasstard]

I wish so badly I had found out about these guys a month or two earlier. I could have possibly made it to one of those shows. :(((((

[vonKressenstein]

I only found out thru this YouTube video and then going to the vid poster's site and followed the links.

You know, they started low key but man they really brought it! And the main men here (the tenor as well as the ultra bass here) were NOT there. But they had this tall ultra-bass and another pretty good bass and a couple tenors and others that were tremendous.

A few of the people in this video here (including the conductor) were the same, others new.

[nair0lf]

do they have cds or something???I really want to listen more of their music!! it is simply genious!the peace and harmony guided me throughout the entire melody!! now i can finally sleep with their music in my mind..:X:X

[rudi1889]

What a shame they could not have come to Pittsburgh. We have a large Russian population plus one of the few Old Believers church is Maranna, PA. Rats!!!

[Shalott99]

...or Minneapolis...

[jqt5040psuedu]

Im a sub-deacon in contact with all the Russian Orthodox churches in the eastern PA/Philadelphia area. I really want to let everyone know about the choirs tour except I cannot find when and where they perform. I emailed their director with no response. Any idea about their tour schedule?

[rudi1889]

I am sorry, but I don't know their schedule. I was hoping they wou;d perform here, but I can find no informaton aat all.

[joelawliss]

They just finnished up their tour. They performed in Miami, Atlanta New York area, KY and Aiken SC. There were only 9 dates fro this first run tour. One of the shows was pulled. If you have any questions for the director he is sitting next to me until 3/25/09

[vonKressenstein]

I just saw them Thurs. night at Kean College. They were great.

The only way I knew they existed was through this YouTube clip.

Whoever organized their trip to the states, thank you!

However if you want to triple attendance, all you got to do is to tip off the numerous orthodox churches in the New york, phila area a few months ahead of time. Such advertisement would be high gain and cost nearly ZERO.

[olgazach]

I saw them on Thursday night at Kean College also and I thought they were fantastic. I was very disappointed with the low turnout. They were so wonderful and there were only about 100 people in the audience.

[TheDuster75]

I just saw these guys in Palm Beach, FL on Wednesday night (Feb. 26, 2009). It was amazing. Does anyone want the set list? We actually got to meet the director. It was an amazing show!

[EphraimTRR]

I'll be seeing them on 3/6/09, and am curious to see the set list if you'll oblige me.

Also, under what circumstances did you meet the director? (if you don't mind me asking)

[pavelkostov]

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Wichniakov!!!

[joelawliss]

check to see if that show is still on, 3/6/09 was pulled from the schedule. if you come to Wilkins Theatre in Union, NJ on 3/5/09 7:30 or Brooklyn Centre for the performing arts on 3/7/09 or Recital Hall at SUNY Purchase 3PM. At either Union or Purchase I can intoduce you to the director. Come back to the CD table and I'll see you get a signed copy

[joelawliss]

Thanks for your comment, If there is anything else you would like to ask th econductor he is staying at my house till Monday Morning. Glad you liked the show

[chillbrotha01]

i would LOVE a copy of a CD. Do they have one out? I want to buy one NOW

[TheDuster75]

I think they have 2, but I got mine at the show. I'm not sure if they are available online anywhere.

[Reznicek]

EMI Classics has them listed under # CDZ 5731662 with a price (in the UK) of about £5 excluding VAT.

[joelawliss]

write to me jlawliss yahoo and I can get disks for you. I have quite a few at my house after the last tour

[joelawliss]

Write to me and I can arrange for you to buy disks from the artists. jlawliss yahoo

[toagne85]

I'm sorry for my ignorance, can somebody tell me wich concerto is this? thanks

[joelawliss]

these are exerpts from Pavel Chesnokov's Funeral Service.

[AgainstAllOdds09]

from about 4:45 to 5:23 is my favorite part. I listened to it over and over. The chord at 5:14 which I think is a suspended chord and then it resolves to a 5th sent chills down my spine!!

[interd0g]

This could almost make you believe. If this was on offer I would go to church

[nils89]

I love the open 5th at 5;18

[pavelkostov]

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Mihailik, basso profondo!!!

[jeremiahbutterfly]

daaaaang low notes are so sweet

[Gbassman5]

one of the brothers in my chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia has sang down to a B more than once, i wonder if he can hit those notes....

[Gbassman5]

update: we tested his range last week.

he hit an E1

[DavidKerrATL]

The Choir is performing at the University of Georgia in Athens next month - very much looking forward to going to hear them! Does anyone know where this video was filmed?

[joelawliss]

This was recorded at Church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God on the grounds of the Smolensk Cemetery on Vasilevsky Island (Ostrov) in St. Petersburg. This Church is a minute or two from the grave of St. Ksenia (Xenia) of St. Petersburg. It is a wonderful Church as St. Ksenia herself is credited to helping build it. Look it up on line. The Icon of the Mother of God of Smolensk is considered one of the protector Icons of Russia.. Enjoy the show and bring friends

[DavidKerrATL]

Thank you very much for the information! I did find things on line about this church. However, one site said that the original Smolensk Mother of God icon was destroyed during World War II & another site said that the original icon has been found. Do you know which is correct?

[joelawliss]

I will ask around. Give me some time

[DavidKerrATL]

Thank you very much - I appreciate it!

[honeycomb67]

I just went to the UGA music website to find teh date but didn't see any info. Can you tell me when and where they are performing?

[DavidKerrATL]

You would need to go to the website for the University of Georgia's Performing Arts Center rather than the school's music department. Let me know if you have any problems.

[Gbassman5]

PLEASE upload a video of the concert!

[joelawliss]

1:09 Give(grant) rest, O Lord, to the soul of Thy servant who has fallen asleep (3X)

2:23 Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit (Choir) Both now, and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen

3:02 Grant rest eternal in blessed repose, O Lord, to thy servant who has fallen asleep, and make his memory to be eternal!

(Choir) Memory Eternal!(3X) (we sing everything 3 times)

[Simon7691]

Thanks for the translation!!!

Simon

[joelawliss]

here are some translations as it helps to know what is being sung

0:01 Blessed is our God always: both now and unto ages of ages (Choir Responds) Amen.

0:23 For Thou art the Resurrection, and the Life and the Repose of thy servant, who is fallen asleep, O Christ our God, and unto the do we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, and good, and life-creating Spirit: both now, and ever, and unto ages of ages. (Choir) Amen

[chowman007]

Here you hear resonance, depth, in the lowest range. This I don't hear with Tim Riley, but yes with BIG John Hall, and Jim McClintock.