Cold Genius, Henry Purcell

[Cupids77]

Thank you!

[amadeusforever1]

quelle voix!!! J'adooore!!

[smitschagen]

Nice to hear it sung by a bass, gives a different angle to the song

[johnvonat1]

What pleasure to find unexpected little gems on You Tube (or elsewhere). Agreed, the 'gift wrapping' is probably a mistake. Not just the noise but it creates an awkwardness later when the singer seeks to retreat and is forced to look around. But what a notable surprise when the singer first opens his mouth! You could hardly be more astonished than if a woolly mammoth had popped out! The youthfulness of the singer is perfect - for what can be 'older' than what is faultlessly preserved!

[NadirSoprano]

Tout ceci est d'un mauvais goût parfait ^^

[johnvonat1]

Thanks



[johnvonat1]

Who is the singer?

[Cupids77]

Kirill Lebedev - bass

[MrRicksStudio]

Hmmm... And to think this predates Lady Gaga...

[Cupids77]

I think so...

[Dreamcosplay]

@MrRicksStudio this predates Lady Gaga by Klaus Nomi only!

[Lindsay211251]

The plastic bag was a mistake and a noisy one but once the singer shed his gift wrapping his voice and torso made up for it.

[bdwo]

perfekte Harmonie von Körper und Stimme - Singen macht doch schön!

[Cupids77]

Danke!

[peteacher52]

This is a noble interpretation of the famous song. The great Purcell wrote it for a bass voice, and here is an equally noble voice to do it justice. Nobody knows what tempo Purcell had in mind, so, fast or slow, so it doesn't matter as long as the music comes from the heart. Cheers.

[Cupids77]

Thanks!

[copperleaves]

@peteacher52

I agree with you peteacher. This is truly a "noble" voice. The singer is a natural musician with a fine bass baritone instrument. I love this interpretation of the aria but my problem with it is that I can't understand a word he says. This is the perennial difficulty that all classical singers must face - they are often obliged to perform in languages they do not speak. The natural ability of this amazing young man shines through anyway! Thanks to Cupids77 for posting.

[1y]

True, it's a nice voice. But I can do better to take the trash out !

[Cupids77]

Yes, this is body realy the voice!

[kleineVogelbeere]

Is this body realy the voice?

[Cupids77]

Thank you!

[deccotorres]

Spetacular,i love your voice im a singer from Brasil,uau..........

[kkallebb]

Good performance. Was the cold genius trapped in a freezer bag?

[Cupids77]

Thank you!!!!! :)))

[CassandraGeorgia]

What a marvellous, extraordinary, precious voice!!!!!

Wishes him and you all best wishes for your life in music!!!! :-)

[anasimoncic]

Whow, at first I thought it was a belly dancer :) :) :)

Truly amazing voice!!!

[intersubjecivity]

Truly amazing theatrical production. The singer has an incredibly deep, spine-chilling voice and does justice to the very difficult piece. The athletic body helps too (even though it does not quite fit the supposedly old cold genius). Opera theatres everywhere, take note! Definitely 5 stars.

[mavrow]

Breathtaking, I would say.

[willgeek]

extraordinary...and you see the director here watched greenaway's cook the thief etc ALOT! which is a very good thing indeed...thanks for posting

[Cupids77]

Thank you!!!

[lili90277]

great perfomance, but nobody can be better than Sir Klaus Nomi!!!

[Megavolts]

That's a point of view. My choice goes to the bass singer who reflects better the Opera frozen needs !

[lili90277]

I totally respect your choice, the bass singer is wonderful. I confess that I am partial to Klaus Nomi. And for that particular song, he has a weirdness that suits a "genius" so well.

[auntiesanity]

A bass singer fits this best, yes - agree with you, and he is also scrummier to look at ; )

[bigbronzespider]

100% correct

[VolkColopatrion]

yeah,

Not only did Klaus Nomi bring castrato to space opera but his death and purcell's are eerily similar in the nature of their tragedy.

[Habrolissimo]

Beautifully sung and a great production. This is so much better with a bass than with a countertenor, and especially with a bass who sings so well.

[orbit991]

Wow, great interpretation, the wrap was a bit loud, but I get the gritty sound they were trying to add.

[azhuremist]

The plastic wrap was way too loud and way too cheesy.

[bigbronzespider]

word

[TheBerzerker1]

Very beautiful voice I must say, only if the star rating could go up to a 10.

[Cupids77]

Thank you!

[d0ng4to]

Nice version of this aria. "King Arthur" is one of the most enjoyable operas from Purcell...

"Let me, let me, let me freeze..."

Thanks for the video.

[LucrezioTito]

I like better countertenor, but your voice is a perfect "Russian bass" in a great performance. You are "Bravo"

[Cupids77]

Thank you!

[beteltree]

Russian bassi are best!

[Peacefrog4ever]

I think it sounds better with a countertennor than a bass

[maspleben]

No no no! It's a song for a bass, not for a countertenor! (yes, it's subjective too...) But the Cold Genius has to be a bass for the duos with the soprano Cupid!

[manystar]

Nice vocals, the whole looks seems to be inspired in Stuart Towsend "Lestat" in Queen of Damned

[1KIRIX]

you was not thirst ho told me about "Lestat" I think it is the best modern movee about vimpires,

I tried to find that style absolutly cold, soulles (without soul) and hopeless with much pain.

and what you thing about clip Cold Genius II ?

with best regards Lebedev Kirill

P S sorry for my english

[mentisbellum]

Great bass! I am impressed!

Definitely 5 stars!

[kkallebb]

Great voice.

[dams3113]

Felicitations pour ce travail extraordinaire.

[musicferry]

Fantastic voice, nice body, a real pleasure to watch! My rating: 6 stars! Merry Christmas, cupids77!!!

[Cupids77]

Thank you for 6 stars! Merry Christmas, musicferry !!!

[68LVC]

One of the best live version, a great bass voice. Many thanks!

[Cupids77]

Thank you!

[amokdelviento]

Gracias!!! it's beautiful!! thank you!!

[scottandrewhutchins]

What power art thou, who from below

Hast made me rise unwillingly and slow

From beds of everlasting snow?

See'st thou not how stiff and wondrous old

Far unfit to bear the bitter cold,

I can scarcely move or draw my breath?

Let me, let me freeze again to death.

[LUCREZIATITA]

beautiful voice and good performance.

[comontecristo1]

Bravo, finally someone who can sing the Prelude to the Cold Genius Rising in the bass that it was meant to be sang in. GREAT JOB

[frphilipmullen]

Bravissimo! Spasebo! :)

[68est]

What Power, What Will art Thou?

[patrickofbruges]

For the first time since Klaus Nomi a version well worth to hear AND to see.

Isn't that a sexy body?

[TornTeddy22]

Yes it is! I liked Klaus Nomi's version too.

[dinacarina88]

great voice, very cool performance.

[Cupids77]

Thank to you! I am glad, that it was pleasant to you

[grovevilla]

fine interpretation of this difficult song, BRAVO...

[Cupids77]

Thank you!The thank, is very pleasant for me

[Vagirius]

Самая моя любимая песня в Артуре!

А, может, не именно эта... надо бы всё заново пересмотреть, чтобы освежить в памяти... :)

Спасибо!