Libera - Ave Maria(Caccini) - Tom Cully

[1954aya]

神様はこの世にいろんな美しいプレゼントを用意してくれています­が、その一つがこの美しい歌声だと思います。

[mickeytuf]

each time I hear Tom sing this Ave Maria, I am amazed at the beauty that the human heart can still make.......

[left4deadXD]

Im the 1337 like.....Yeeaah

[xxshaidxx]

Family guy sent me.

[NaokoKawaii]

13 people do not have a soul! D: I mean, who can dislike this? D:!

[143341b]

i might say.... where are you now? my child. hope you are doing fine. i really love your voice. hope you still sing. keep it up! but no pressure...

[BlazingNetwork]

Franz, grab my hand!

[DasTasche]

@BlazingNetwork Haha. :D

[annggu]

through this song Tom proves that he is Legend of Libera

[annggu]

Who dislike this has a heart of Satan >.<

[earRAPE1123]

this songs reminds me of devil may cry 4

[teamCClemon]

i play this while playing bf3 when my teams getting their ass kicked.

[theaprilrains]

靈空

[P4r4k]

I came here from Family Guy.

[stambeccuccio]

@ForCarolToEnjoy I agree :)

[stambeccuccio]

This Ave Maria performance is really very moving and touching.

Thank You for sharing.

Ciao, Stam

[avemariaclark]

The voices of angels! If you liked this, you will enjoy the American Boy Choir recording of Ave Maria (music by Richard Clark). It's very different from this (plainchant), but just as beautiful. you can check it out at:

youtube.com/watch?v=ZOB7FuMA1N­U

[treblechoir99]

@avemariaclark Yes I know ABC. Thank you very much for this link with this Ave Maria, very appreciat and very nice.

[2010wieliczka]

@avemariaclark thanks for thist nice information. There is tradition in english boy soprano music to sing very high, I think in USA lower keys are more popular.

[chrisgwhalen]

@avemariaclark :( the link didn't work for me...

[Logauts]

For 4:20 V

[ohbella1]

I can't stop listening to this!! simply divine :)

[XemnasD]

Wow these boys are so beautiful! *cough* i mean their singing.

[rommelpogz]

so great!!!!! miss you tom!

[AzaelDarkk]

Amazing Voices!!!

[yelldragon]

really sad that even Tom himself cannot sing this good anymore now..

[nayners]

When I listen to this, I know God is real. Absolutely heavenly.

[OhJetaime]

Nice that Tom's Ave Maria solo is on 2 other albums besides 3 of Libera's:

1. "Classical 2010" - Compilation of many classical artists - Pavarotti, Callas, Fray, Domingo, etc. and wait for it . . . Cully, the only one to represent the choir on this CD.

2. "Choirboys From Heaven" - 4 choirs - King's College, Vienna Boys, The American Boychoir, and Libera. In addition to Ave Maria, Tom solos on You Were There, leads Air, and duets with Michael on Going Home.

[pansyzh]

So beautiful, so gentle, so pure, so heavenly...timeless piece... My favorite version !!! Wish Tom Cully and Libera all the best!

[OldDirtyRetard]

this is pure euphoria, thank you for improving my life.....anytime i feel down...i play this track......this is godly music

[TheGreatPerformances]

Amazingly amazing !

[Ecojoao]

Simplesmente amazing!

[HinamoriXMikusuke]

OMG!!! WOW!!!! pensar que un niño tiene esa voz tan hermosa y femenina es increíble! de verdad canta hermoso!!!!

[loidspc]

is there a video of this song actually being sung by Tom?

[treblechoir99]

@loidspc Of course.

[loidspc]

@treblechoir99 can you send the link please?

[annggu]

@loidspc Yup! 

[MusicIsMyLife20115]

'Tis like the old Sirens of the sea. Not a man alive can resist their heavenly voices.

[kurasukei]

Who would dislike this?? MONSTERS!!! that's who!!! XD

[treblechoir99]

@kurasukei lol lol yes very strange

[elizabethhmusic]

@kurasukei 13 HORRIBLE SOULS

[terroristkkk]

实在是太好听了

[Nisajon47]

Потрясена до глубины души! Божественно!

[TheRippin1001]

this song was played at my papa's funeral......was his favourite and to hear these lovely voices sing it is truly amazing!

[szarotkaania]

This is so beautiful! My favorite Ave Maria

[muktinath]

Cherubs!!!!



[35351220]

なんて美しい歌声なのでしょう。。。切なくなるほどです。

[ambodrona1]

est il possible de trouver un garcon qui puisse chanter ce chant aussi divinement que lui ?

[MrBustedyou]

Thumbs up if the great mission to find the family guy german guy death scene sound brought you here..

[DeProfundis130]

Tom, What Words can Thank You enough; NONE! Four and a half minutes of "Other World's Beauteous Promise. And You still had a note or two left in you. Good God!

[Evanjelique]

12 heartless 'demons' disliked this video...

[ambodrona1]

existe t 'il un autre jeune garçon capable de chanter aussi magnifiquement sur cette terre . je serais bien heureux de l'entendre

[mickeytuf]

Cully's voice like a rare diamond shines brilliantly.........

[63lutzie]

Music for the spiritual soul

[PSYLLA2020]

There's nothing better... a sense of infinity :-))

[ilovebaroquemusic]

your voice: from speechless to tears

[wenglishsal]

ASOLUTELY AMAZING ... Tom has left a stunning legacy to the Libera library and the new lead voices have a bar set high... Mind you all the lead voices from Stephen, Big Ben, Michael and Tom have left a lasting impresiion in and on my heart ... ABSOLUTELY SUPERB all of 'em... *sighs* :0)x

[treblechoir99]

@wenglishsal Very nice comment, thank you.

[puppyparty]

@wenglishsal A bar litterally set very high haha.

[OhJetaime]

Happy 17th Birthday, Tom! Altho' you may be feeling the bittersweet pangs of treble transition, be comforted in knowing your world-wide fan base wish you the best in whatever you decide to do. Thanks to Mr. Prizeman, Mr. Tilly, and the rest of the Libera staff in preserving your (and other Libera singers) beautiful and exquisite treble talent on CDs, DVDs, and YouTube videos - a lasting treasure for us, as well as generations to come. Regards to your parents, who must be very proud!

[MrGraz38]

@OhJetaime This is one of the best comments I have seen about this subject. I couldn't agree more.

You must be one of the more reasonable Libera fans.

[TimGelsenkirchen]

Engelsgleich

[mijnnaamiseline]

♥ it 

[arcnev]

Tom has said in the past that Ave Maria was his favorite song to sing. I think it's apparent how much he likes this song just by the effort he puts into singing it. This and AIR along with his version of Ave Vigro are a treat to listen to.

[treblechoir99]

@arcnev Ah you remember what he said about 'Ave Maria'

[arcnev]

@treblechoir99 Oh yeah I remember just about everything I have heard any of the Libera members that have been in this past group have said. This is my favorite group by far, but with Ralph, Stefan and James slowly showing the way Mr. Prizeman has another great group of youngsters. Now if they will only come to south Florida everything will be good in the universe lol.

[arcnev]

@treblechoir99 Oh yeah I remember just about everything I have heard any of the Libera members that have been in this past group have said. This is my favorite group by far, but with Ralph, Stefan and James slowly showing the way Mr. Prizeman has another great group of youngsters. Now if they will only come to south Florida everything will be good in the universe lol. West Palm Beach to be specific.

[rammas2]

This has got to be my favorite version of Ave Maria! I want this played in my funeral.

[Ravensbread]

This is my most favorite version of the "Ave".Though Tom is no longer a Treble, and has moved on to other endeavors, I will always be touched deeply by the beauty of his voice in this and return often to hear it again. Thank you Denis. Pax et Bonum

[Ravensbread]

This is my most favorite version of the "Ave" though Tom is no longer a Treble and has moved on to other endeavors, I will always be touched deeply by the beauty of his voice in this and return often to hear it again. Thank you Denis. Pax et Bonum

[Sam199072]

voz tan majestuosa que hermosa es esa pieza y mas con voces tan talentosas como de ella

[MomoParkOfficial]

why did tom cully quit Libera? T_T Can't he sing no more? can anyone tell me what happened?

[Nonie46]

@MomoParkOfficial He has grown up. His voice became a teenager's voice and no longer a treble. I don't know if you hear him sing his own compositions.

[MomoParkOfficial]

@Nonie46 oh yes, I see. now I've heard his compositions. cahmere was it? oh how I wish he never grew old and sing forever :3 but its impossible hehehe

[Abel10877]

MARAVILLOSA, PRIMERA VEX QUE TENGO UNA EXPERIENCIA CERCANA CON ESTE CANTO... BENDICIONES.... ME AGRADO

[TheSjpatrik]

Peddobear approves this

[pigu0606]

one doesn't have to be religious to be swept away by Libera's metaphoric wings...

no matter how these boys turn out as adults, successful or not... each of them should reassuringly, and proudly, look back at the intangible treasure they've left for our humanity... a true reverberation of the soul that penetrates deep into the core of our very existence.

sames goes for the composer, conductor, and all involved in the orchestration and rehearsals of this second-to-none, non-profit choir

[Nonie46]

@pigu0606 I absolutely agree. Tom Cully is no longer with Libera but his pure and haunting voice as he sings Ave Maria (Caccini) remains forever! That's their gift to mankind!

[JeLoUs2]

Was wondering how the boys sound now with, presumably, mostly broken voices?

[Nonie46]

@JeLoUs2 Far from what you expect, Tom Cully remains with a very beautiful voice now that he is a teenager.

[JeLoUs2]

This came up in a mock paper for my music GCSE, very nice piece so i looked it up... These guys are incredible!

[anakcabo]

by the time i close my eyes, i really feel God's presence around me :)

[nekochocolate1]

i really love this version

..............:D

[TheKittypi]

Does anyone know where I can find the correct sheet music for this? In this key, the key of C. Everything I have found for voice is in the key of G major, and I don't feel like transposing the entire piece, lest I make a mistake. Also, I cannot find one with the intro, before the solo. Help would be highly appreciated.

[tritonusgesang]

Hier ist gar zu viel akustisch nachgeholfen worden. - Die Knabenstimme ist zwar klar und sauber, aber zu hauchig. - So zumindest ist mein ehrlicher Eindruck. - Der Chor kann mehr, als er von sich gibt. Er braucht keine akustische Stütze. - Er ist absolut hörenswert.

Vielen Dank für den schönen Moment!

[cottoncandyninja23]

for 4:20 mins i thought i was laying on clouds and angels were singing for me :3 serenity ~ ♥

[bonmart]

i just heard the voice of an angel - i can claim that now

[TheSjpatrik]

So beautiful it almost made me cry.

[Nonie46]

Tom's progression in singing this Ave Maria from low to high notes is incredibly superb!

[doggysue1]

@Nonie46 i quite agree, tom has a most amazing voice. one of my favourites. bless you tom for all you have done in this amazing group of boys.

[gabriellahearts]

...wow this seriously makes me want to cry and the fact that a little kid sang this when i thought it was a woman....he is just incredibly talented

[keethgreen]

is it normal to get jealous of these kids?

[muktinath]

May our Holy Mother Mary gives us peace of mind and comfort in these turmoil times with all the earthquakes, solar flares, risings in the north african counties, radiation menace... etc. May SHE bless us and take care of ALL human hearts.

[stikyspit]

look, i gotta say i love this boys choir shit. but why can't you get a picture with the whole team, not just these "people in the front" nigga? You can't have a choir without back up people, and thats what make the hole deal. Only stupid people cut out the middle men.

[emeralddreams888]

Holy crap, how do you enunciate the consonant "m" like that? It's so clear. O_O

[DeProfundis130]

Tom himself has stated that during a Libera Performance, he is excited knowing the moment arriving for This "AVE". It is his pronounced Favorite of all of Libera'sGreat Works. Even Bach's "AIR" takes a back seat. At Fourteen years of age He gives us a Treat to last a Lifetime. Bless You Tom!

[KenjiNL]

erg mooi en emotioneel

[TheFurbyLibera]

Magnificent...

[hotwaiter]

I love that he's just flowing right through high Cs and high Bbs, haha. I love Libera. they're so effortless.

[tareqbj]

Beautiful!!!

[3kidzzful]

How voices so perfect exist! Well, it's rather miraculous.

[geoffbell100]

Libera, without any doubt, are the best musical talent. Tom Cullys voice is truly a lifetime treasure for us to enjoy. Beautiful music. Thanks.

[gzornk]

i would be grateful if you subscribed to my channel as well! Thank you for being here!

Poka!

[gzornk]

Superb vocals by Mr. Tom Cully and fellow choristers! Rendition is very moving! My thanks to Robert Christenson, the tehcnical staff, and the boys esp for their fine efforts! Thank you "Treblechoir99" for posting this video!

J Marecki

[treblechoir99]

@gzornk You're very welcome.

[001681]

god bless keep the faith strong before it is to late

[ro91sa]

I love this song! Thanks <3

[pandabear101211]

speechless

[pandabear101211]

wow their great 

[Nonie46]

Tom's tessitura or vocal range is amazing! He can shift from one high note to another with ease and smoothness!

[zdenkogruber]

Wonderful!

[HereisyourMother]

So beautiful and Angelic. A rose for our blessed Mother:-)

[Ravensbread]

I agree with Anthony. I think that this will go down in history as one of the really great Treble Solo's of all time.

[tonydayfinewood]

How sad it is that there seems to be no video available of Tom singing this setting of the Ave Maria which, in my view, is one of the most beautiful of his many solos. The purity and beauty of his voice is breathtaking.

Anthony

[tobelikemary]

Tom's voice reaches high notes, but the sound is rich and deep, and smooth; it is not at all reedy or thin. Just beautiful, thank you.

[7kichi]

suu talento es increible lastima que le cambie la voz :( suuu sonidoo es perfectoo

y con buena acustica lo adoro

[znovitzki]

OMG, its so amazing how a male child hits these high notes. Angels, simply angelic.

[monthebon]

Brings tears to my eyes!

[oyot84]

tom voice is like angel voice bringing you to the gate of heaven...

[popazz1]

Absolutely spot-on! We brits DO produce some cracking vocalists!

[PialatBernard]

Bonjour

[dalyse7]

all stars for you*****

[mickeytuf]

Shinibo- But, we did discover them, and that's all that counts. Hope you enjoy their beauty

[Shinibo]

It's amazing how Tom hits so high notes throughout the song!

[abrajeev]

Ангельское пение !!!

[mickeytuf]

unfortunately I stumbled on to the Libera website about a year ago, and wish I had tuned in to them years before. They all are so amazing- each song they sing, each note, is like a blessing to all of us. When I get stressed, or am having a rough day, Libera pulls me right out of the junk. Bless 'em all !!!

[Shinibo]

@mickeytuf I just discovered Libera 16 days ago (December 1st 2010) and I also regret that I didn't discover them years before, but that's life.

[bartonon]

ooh!! how lovely and sad... U_u.

[sexycani8166]

sounds so good

[Rosebudoxo]

In my opinion, the boys should still sing when they grow up because you don't have a gift then suddenly lose it. You either have it or you don't and these boys have it. They should persue singing and not let it stop them just because they're not apart of libera anymore.

[MsBetterthanthebest]

These boyz b gettin up high! i can barely git that hi!

[pyropilot66]

Oh no! I have missed something. What has happened to Tom???

[Rosebudoxo]

I prefer this version more than Charlotte Church's!

[Ludog95]

these children are amazing!

[jucecare]

Verdaderamnete hermoso .que dios los proteja y la vijen los guarde!!!

[mumomima]

amazing! beautiful

[myultimate8888]

nice

[Ravensbread]

Simply the best, clearest and most beautiful version I have ever heard. Thank you Tom Cully, Robert Prizeman and LIBERA.

[kei19690113]

Very very very nice!!! This is the best Ave Maria. Thank you. (TS)

[expostfactum]

It amazes me that people lose their minds over these boys and act like the world is coming to an end when they stop singing in Libera, yet there are so many others out there who are light years better and no one bothers to give them a second glance. Check out Heldur Harry Põlda . Yeah he hasnt been exploited as a teenyboppers heart-throb crush...but if you are really into the music and not the beauty contest...............

[Guarneris]

@expostfactum I just came across with this guys, Caccini is my favor Ave Mara, I have heard many performance from adults, and I just heard the Heldur version, those versions have a touch of maturity is true, but you have to undestand the magic of this one is the lighting and texture effect of the infantile well tuned voice, no performance I have heard before had this texture, this crispy or cristalize nature, it is unique to this version so far.......

[TheNomader1]

@expostfactum Checked him out, not even close. And I'm not biased, I just learned what Libera was this week. Polda was incredibly pitchy around 1:54 and on... sometimes the more popular singers are indeed better. Simply for the fact that to become part of a group that's been around 20 plus years, you have to be perfect.

[expostfactum]

@TheNomader1 I know Libera very well....they arent near as good as people think they are. 20 years is nothing to the choirs that surround them who have been around for hundreds of years. Now the quality of Libera singing is not near as good as they were 10 yrs ago and before the video "eye candy" sales tactic took over for them.

[andyrjs]

@expostfactum

We get it. You don't like them and you don't rate them. That being the case perhaps you could explain why you seem so fixated on hanging round their videos and posting negative comments. It's fine that you don't like them; it's all about personal preference. But to be honest it's a comes across that you are a bit sad posting this stuff on videos of a boys choir.

Move on

[expostfactum]

@andyrjs what is sad is that you cant even read how long ago my comment was and that all i was doing was answering someone elses comment who just now saw it. Is it my fault that people are commenting about something from 4 months ago and it is at the top of the page? I think you should think about yourself and what "sad" really is. Your foolishness is how I answer to your idea of my "fixation and hanging around"....Dont ask questions if you arent willing to suffer the truth.

[andyrjs]

@expostfactum

I asked no question, but your dislike for the group is palpable. It is sad that people who don't like something feel compelled to post comments on YouTube. There is much music I dislike but I don't feel the need to post comments about it.

And with regard to you answering a posters question, I suggest you read his/her comment again. They didn't ask you anything they were disagreeing with you!

[andyrjs]

@expostfactum

Just to clarify my previous post, it was a rhetorical question - I didn't require an answer as to why you feel the need to post negative comments on Libera videos.

By the way Denis, I think it is great as is your channel ;)

[Tinkerbell17997]

this song is very grace full and the kids look so adorable. how old is tom? It's so amazing how tom hits high notes without sounding terrible.

[treblechoir99]

@Tinkerbell17997 16 year old. Today he is with the technic staff in Bristol - Clifton Cathdral for the Libera's concert.

[Tinkerbell17997]

@treblechoir99 have you meet any of the boys like live? whats ur favorite song of the Libra group? 

[TheChorister51]

@Tinkerbell17997 Tom was 14 when he sang this.

[BellaVampirePrincess]

Tom is so sweet and this is beautiful *------*

[wcwatson1157]

I'm not a very religious person, but even I can't help having some kind of spiritual meditation experience. Keep it up kids.

[SkyAboveSea]

This song is absolutely breathtaking. 

[libertyformasses]

Boys soprano is the best form of human voice.

[jtaforJesus]

By far the most beautiful rendition I have ever heard. I am in awe....

[expostfactum]

@jtaforJesus you should listen to the girls choir version that is posted below the video....they blow Libera out of the water.

[jtaforJesus]

@expostfactum Thank you for directing me to that video....you were not kidding, were you? I watched several of their videos, and I still have the goose bumps! i hope to hear more and more!!! Thanks again, and ~peace~

[ditchdoctor911]

I did check him out he is not as good as the other kids...Sorry