I don't think there can be any doubt as to the quality and beauty of Mr Morris's voice, but I for one prefer not to hear so much vibrato in this piece and offer Varcoe or Cachemaille as alternatives without disrespecting this performance.
i sang fauré's requim with my college choir, and we got the opportunity to sing it at the lincoln center in nyc. one of the best nights of my life. unbelievable.
I sang Faure's Requiem in its entirety with my high school choir, and I WANTED THIS SOLO SO BAD. Too bad I'm a first soprano. Baritones get the best solos.
i understand he prob has excellent technique and control, but reguardless, im not a fan of the "baritone" that sounds so dark, as if there is food in his cheeks....when someone sings so dark and thick, it's really hard to even figure out what he's singing, verses a brighter sound..."leeeeeeeebbbbrrrraaaaaaaa(bwabwabwa.)DOOOObwaaaaaaaa"....verses "leeee-beerrraaa"
@SageFlores ...i have no education because i express an opinion about a subjective art form?...go back to reading Das Kapital and cast your vote for some democrat....
singing technique may not be entirely subjective (although, there are certainly many versions of 'correct' technique in the world). but certainly one's opinion of a particular singer is entirely subjective. are you suggesting that one has to love every single singer who has ever recorded or performed? there are perfectly fine singers whose voices, for one reason or another, are not my favorite. doesn't make them bad, but that's my subjective opinion. don't be such a condescending bully.
I do agree with you, and an opinion is respected, as long as the opinion is made with respect. Mr Baritone Soloist since college illuminated us with his opinion about James Morris, a great artist and fantastic voice, with fantastic analogies of food in his cheeks, confusing poor dark and thick problems with beautifully covered naturally low voice, and to top it off with his very accurate hearing of the words "leebra (bwabwa)" it's a lack of respect. So he deserves none.
@SageFlores ...i'm a 40 yr old economist at the CBOT and have been a supporter of local vocal arts for over a decade as well as a baritone soloist since college, and yes, it's subjective to the supporters...it's precisely your attitude that has alienated many of mainstream people from good music...additionally, you're a pompous prick
I apologize for sounding prickly, but you're lacking respect, specially for someone your age and your background. I sing Tenor myself, and I don't like all the big names, but there's a difference between appropriate technique and the subjectivity of your tastes. You're directly attacking Morris, your critic is superficial and your words very poorly chosen, so much they make you sound immature. Again I apologize for the "attack".
I simply love this piece allong with all the others in Gabriel Fauré's Requiem. I have sunged it many times, not as a soloist, but as a member of Herning Boychoir (Denmark). James Morris is one of my favorite bariton singers and this recording shows why.
Absolutely gorgeous singing by Morris. He does, however, make the tiniest mistake in his opening solo. So small you wouldn't notice if you didn't know the piece. Kudos to you if you can catch it!
this is my favorite movement esp. at 1:41. my college's choir is performing the whole Faure Requiem with a full orchestra next weekend! i'm so excited!!
i did it back in highschool, sang the solo too but my voice isn't as...how do i put it..."dark" in a sense as his. i was a tenor two so i had a lighter tone i guess lol. anyway, we had a full orchestra too with the organ, highschool orchestra. i can only imagine it with a college level orchestra. hope you have as much fun as i did with this. oh btw my favorite movement is in paradisum the soprano part at the beginning just melts me.
well, we actually sang it with a professional orchestra...haha. we actually just performed it last night and yes it was so fun! i'm kinda sad it's over now.
omg this sounds gorgeous, my choir and several other high school choirs performed this about a month ago at carnegie hall but didnt have nearly this beautiful sound.
I don't think there can be any doubt as to the quality and beauty of Mr Morris's voice, but I for one prefer not to hear so much vibrato in this piece and offer Varcoe or Cachemaille as alternatives without disrespecting this performance.
ajhiflyer 2 months ago
i sang fauré's requim with my college choir, and we got the opportunity to sing it at the lincoln center in nyc. one of the best nights of my life. unbelievable.
hillsidebeesknees14 8 months ago
I sang Faure's Requiem in its entirety with my high school choir, and I WANTED THIS SOLO SO BAD. Too bad I'm a first soprano. Baritones get the best solos.
ForGreatLulz 8 months ago
i understand he prob has excellent technique and control, but reguardless, im not a fan of the "baritone" that sounds so dark, as if there is food in his cheeks....when someone sings so dark and thick, it's really hard to even figure out what he's singing, verses a brighter sound..."leeeeeeeebbbbrrrraaaaaaaa(bwabwabwa.)DOOOObwaaaaaaaa"....verses "leeee-beerrraaa"
agriculturaltrading 8 months ago
@agriculturaltrading
you have no education
SageFlores 3 months ago
@SageFlores ...i have no education because i express an opinion about a subjective art form?...go back to reading Das Kapital and cast your vote for some democrat....
agriculturaltrading 3 months ago
@agriculturaltrading
go back to art class kid, singing is hardly subjective
SageFlores 3 months ago
singing technique may not be entirely subjective (although, there are certainly many versions of 'correct' technique in the world). but certainly one's opinion of a particular singer is entirely subjective. are you suggesting that one has to love every single singer who has ever recorded or performed? there are perfectly fine singers whose voices, for one reason or another, are not my favorite. doesn't make them bad, but that's my subjective opinion. don't be such a condescending bully.
jaypenn123 3 months ago
@jaypenn123
I do agree with you, and an opinion is respected, as long as the opinion is made with respect. Mr Baritone Soloist since college illuminated us with his opinion about James Morris, a great artist and fantastic voice, with fantastic analogies of food in his cheeks, confusing poor dark and thick problems with beautifully covered naturally low voice, and to top it off with his very accurate hearing of the words "leebra (bwabwa)" it's a lack of respect. So he deserves none.
SageFlores 3 months ago
@SageFlores ...i'm a 40 yr old economist at the CBOT and have been a supporter of local vocal arts for over a decade as well as a baritone soloist since college, and yes, it's subjective to the supporters...it's precisely your attitude that has alienated many of mainstream people from good music...additionally, you're a pompous prick
agriculturaltrading 3 months ago
@agriculturaltrading
I apologize for sounding prickly, but you're lacking respect, specially for someone your age and your background. I sing Tenor myself, and I don't like all the big names, but there's a difference between appropriate technique and the subjectivity of your tastes. You're directly attacking Morris, your critic is superficial and your words very poorly chosen, so much they make you sound immature. Again I apologize for the "attack".
SageFlores 3 months ago
I simply love this piece allong with all the others in Gabriel Fauré's Requiem. I have sunged it many times, not as a soloist, but as a member of Herning Boychoir (Denmark). James Morris is one of my favorite bariton singers and this recording shows why.
MrSbunk 8 months ago
oh wow, that choir is incredible.
popertop 9 months ago
Beautiful guy
SandrineSoprano 10 months ago
I didn't like the solo.
jojiggums 10 months ago
ik his daughter and son... just saying. lol
bookysipod 1 year ago
Beautiful.
rovingdesertfox 1 year ago
Best rendition I've heard of this so far....
SuiGenerisKingJames 1 year ago
When was this recorded?
criscatwoyou 1 year ago
This is something! Almost as good Gulbenkian Choir and Michel Corboz!
criscatwoyou 1 year ago
what a powerful voice!!! Strong, wistfull and convincing!!! The choir does a terrific performance!!!
MrSbunk 1 year ago
I would enjoy this particular video much more if the there was appreciable gain on the volume. Can't make anything out!!!
Atomank68 1 year ago
amazing...
ek190875 1 year ago
I had to listen to this recording for days in preparation for when I sang the solo with my high school choir. Beautiful.
TheLordsInstrument 1 year ago 7
@TheLordsInstrument hihi same to me.
chipncharge94 7 months ago
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StopPokinMeh 2 years ago
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goldenthroat86 2 years ago
It should not. In my notes it is half note, so there is no mistake...
TyTunel 2 years ago
my bad...
goldenthroat86 2 years ago
IS it a mistake or an indefinite elision?
musiqmarquis 2 years ago
I have it ^^ Nope, wont say here, dont worry goldenthroat :P
So, can i get my kudos? xD
thijssnl 2 years ago
Absolutely gorgeous singing by Morris. He does, however, make the tiniest mistake in his opening solo. So small you wouldn't notice if you didn't know the piece. Kudos to you if you can catch it!
goldenthroat86 2 years ago
quando wrong rythm?
wattever333 2 years ago
james morris!!! u frickken rock..i listen to this everyday :-)
jablackdiamond 2 years ago
San Francisco Opera. Aida.
My first love. I swear I know his voice regardless of what he sings. He IS magnificent!
Thank you so much for sharing him.
freya1924 2 years ago
Heard this the first time in a memorial in a church for 9/11 with a semi-prof tenor of the church choir. Wonderful memory.
CDrangsfeldt 2 years ago
this is my favorite movement esp. at 1:41. my college's choir is performing the whole Faure Requiem with a full orchestra next weekend! i'm so excited!!
lilyballerina 2 years ago
i did it back in highschool, sang the solo too but my voice isn't as...how do i put it..."dark" in a sense as his. i was a tenor two so i had a lighter tone i guess lol. anyway, we had a full orchestra too with the organ, highschool orchestra. i can only imagine it with a college level orchestra. hope you have as much fun as i did with this. oh btw my favorite movement is in paradisum the soprano part at the beginning just melts me.
klinkysworld 2 years ago 3
well, we actually sang it with a professional orchestra...haha. we actually just performed it last night and yes it was so fun! i'm kinda sad it's over now.
lilyballerina 2 years ago
ok yeah i'm jealous now, especially with a professional orchestra. oh how i envy thee lol
klinkysworld 2 years ago
@lilyballerina: did any1 in ur choir kno that gurren lagann used this song in "libera me" from hell? ya kno, row row fight the power?
StopPokinMeh 2 years ago
what in the world does that even mean???
lilyballerina 2 years ago
@klinkysworld no high schoolers voice would sound anything like this, so dont feel bad.
lhbbstar34 1 year ago
this is a stunningly beautiful sound
bball21nut 2 years ago
at least i think its this guy anyway
R4ND0MCH1CK 3 years ago
kool...ma sis is playing bass with this guy in lyk 1month and also wiv the bass guitarist from thirsty murk-a
(famous band i guess)
R4ND0MCH1CK 3 years ago
James Morris is Amazing
LzzzL1245 3 years ago 2
i love this, it's so powerful :)
livingforjesus40 3 years ago
James morris is ever a great one!
He sounds like a claim from the another side...anguish..and peace,at the same time...
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Ankhsnammon 3 years ago
Awesome sound here.
supafroius 3 years ago
omg this sounds gorgeous, my choir and several other high school choirs performed this about a month ago at carnegie hall but didnt have nearly this beautiful sound.
shayshay1992 3 years ago