Saw this in 2008 ,always reminds of the good times.The Group(libera)growing up well ,always respect them ,they ve brought so much happiness into peoples lives with this music.!!!
@coltmanneil Good to see someone like yourself who was aware of them back then. I used to LOVE hearing this come on, on Classic FM. Wish it was still around.
What I find the most interesting is the fact that the phrase "Make me as the apple of thine eye" has changed over the centuries into "making you the apple of my eye"
@Maryamiano90 Libera relaeases music under EMI's' classical section- but some of the effects and sounds are created for/by Libera- so its not exactly choral or classical.
@angelsburningbright I have watched this vid many times and I'm not a priest, not even catholic and I am watching it on Tuesday. Also, a huge part of the Libera fanbase is from south eastern Asia.
The high pitched motif is overdone - appears in so many of their songs - time to put some character in their singing. Technically great but lacks musicianship - cannot compare with the old days of Paul Phoenix or even of the present number one young singer - Louis Alexander Desire.
I still grieve for my mother who died 8 years ago from dreaded lung cancer. Sometimes you just need to put on some lovely angelic music and have a good cry. This is in my top 10 and i pray for the day that I meet my mother once again.
everytime i hear this it sends shivers down my spine. It is such a joy to hear if you close your eyes and listen to it quite loud its like the whole song just whirls around you and takes you in truly a master piece .
This is absolutely stunning, beautiful, sublime, exquisite, heavenly and totally stunning...
I saw this for the first time on classic fm video channel too about 2 or 3 years ago, and fell in love with Libera there and then.
the boys voices bland so well and really chill you out, if you had a bad day, just listen to these gorgeous boys voices and totally unwind, relax and let the calming voices do there job...
Thanks you for all your comments. I must say this piece seems to appear the most in Classic FM when compared to all other Libera piece and I can only think of one reason, it never gets old.
I remember seeing this video on Classic fm tv and being blown away by the clarity of the voices and harmonies... Libera are wonderful, old boys go, new ones come along but still the essence of Libera remains... AND LIBERA ARE FANTASTIC :0)x
thank you thank you thank you!! i honestly cannot thank you enough! I have been looking for this song for years, ever since i heard it in a classic fm interval. I actually cried when i realised i had found it! i find this piece of music to be one of the most amazing and beautifuly touching songs ever. Thank you for this :')
I must disagree, TangoR34, concerning your statement: "lyrics should be cheerful but they expressed it in depressing tone."
Songs of the evening do not require a "cheerful" tone, and rather than depressing, the tone seems encouraging, soothing--which would be quite appropriate for the evening.
Anyway, thanks for posting this :) It is one of my favorite songs.
This particular piece has a wonderful feel to it, and a sudden change of mood that is truly captivating. It first caught my attention on Classic FM tv, and i've been an avid follower ever since.... voca me is another fine example of their sublime work. Thank God for this sort of music, it leaves me feeling relaxed even in the most stressful of times. Rejoice!!
I didn't find the mood of this song depressing at all. I am moved by this music & I feel as though I am floating as I listen to it. Even though I am not of this faith, (I was raised Catholic, however) I can appreciate the beauty that is expressed. I like the video, as well, because of it's simplicity.
When I first saw this video, I didn't know how old it was, and I thought the boy 2:36 was Josh Madine! Now I realize it's too old...
3:26 is still my favorite part of this video, it's a beautiful visual, very emotionally engulfing. I really wish they'd do this live, in their 2008 DVD they didn't sing this song. I so wish they'd revive it, it's awesome!
I first saw this about 5yrs ago on ClassicFM TV, my first time hearing of them, since then I've listen to this anytime I feel stressed out or all over the place. Beautiful Voices!
It's Steven Geraghty!:) He helps out with the choir now along with Sam Coates and Ben Crawley. AND they have a band called Fronting Vocals. It's pretty much the awesomest thing you'll ever hear EVER!
they do let 7 year olds join - if they're really good. I believe that Liam o'kane was that young in the first videos we see of him on youtube (the christopher robin prayer one and the Abba ones)
Yeah, I relized that after I'd already posted it...which was stupid of me since their's a little boy in my sister's choir whose name is also Tom who's only 7 and is a soloist (he's sooo cute!)
i wish i was a boy living in south london so i could be in libera!!!!...actually if i was a boy my voice would change and i wouldnt be able to sing the high notes...i guess i should be content!
The song is actually a modification of part of the liturgy of Compline (and not Vespera, as the title would imply), the monastic prayer before going to bed. As such, the video and tone fit it perfectly.
Classicaljaj, Steven is still active behind the scenes with Libera, playing keyboards and clarinet in the live concerts and in the studio and with other older boys he helps train the new boys. He is by all accounts a superb musician.
Just a normal bunch of boys from various London schools. Amazing choir. Stephen Gerraty who sings the main vocals here will have sadly grown out of Libera. They have a great website.
Saw this in 2008 ,always reminds of the good times.The Group(libera)growing up well ,always respect them ,they ve brought so much happiness into peoples lives with this music.!!!
coltmanneil 3 weeks ago
@coltmanneil Good to see someone like yourself who was aware of them back then. I used to LOVE hearing this come on, on Classic FM. Wish it was still around.
Slowshyy 2 weeks ago
What I find the most interesting is the fact that the phrase "Make me as the apple of thine eye" has changed over the centuries into "making you the apple of my eye"
HarryHayfield 3 months ago 2
@Maryamiano90 Libera relaeases music under EMI's' classical section- but some of the effects and sounds are created for/by Libera- so its not exactly choral or classical.
4FabBEATLES 3 months ago
Is the main soloist Stephen Geragthy here? This kid is amazing!
desmondhammond 6 months ago
@desmondhammond yep that's Steven!
chocchipcookiegirl 6 months ago
catholic preist dream video...... damn 64,322 watched this video must be the priests rewatching this after sunday mass lol
angelsburningbright 6 months ago
@angelsburningbright I have watched this vid many times and I'm not a priest, not even catholic and I am watching it on Tuesday. Also, a huge part of the Libera fanbase is from south eastern Asia.
A hole in your theory?
MrGraz38 4 months ago
@Maryamiano90 File under: Fabulous!
LiberaFan4Ever 9 months ago
Steven has the most amazing voice :o
chocchipcookiegirl 9 months ago
I pray while listening to Libera :)
catherinet227 10 months ago
bellisimo
pamssrc 10 months ago
good
pamssrc 10 months ago
note that the songs of the past (until 2005) are written in a much higher capacity than the boys now ... at this time shrinking: ((and that's a shame
LuxuryDigitalAgenci 11 months ago
This is so breathtakingly beautiful.
ALastChancetoBreathe 11 months ago 2
This is so breathtakingly beautiful.
ALastChancetoBreathe 11 months ago
My favorite song from my favorite Libera album. I still don't think they've topped "Luminosa" to this day. :D
TrelliaChan 11 months ago
The boy is Steven Geraghty.
robharp1 1 year ago
I can see this being the song that was sung to Joseph when the angel warned him about Herod. Showing the young boys and all.
abravar2 1 year ago
brilliant video...Libera are so unique in their music and performance. All their work is consistently great.
geoffbell100 1 year ago
my favorite song ever......
charskanaal 1 year ago
The high pitched motif is overdone - appears in so many of their songs - time to put some character in their singing. Technically great but lacks musicianship - cannot compare with the old days of Paul Phoenix or even of the present number one young singer - Louis Alexander Desire.
Taffyjeff
portgeoff 1 year ago
@windrider1824 It is difficult to tell but I would guess that the boy was either Christopher Robson or George Tarlton.
liberasalva 1 year ago
I miss you Heber... so much.... :( ....
MyselfJustMe 1 year ago
i like this song as it is sung in latin well done libera
william60297 1 year ago
I still grieve for my mother who died 8 years ago from dreaded lung cancer. Sometimes you just need to put on some lovely angelic music and have a good cry. This is in my top 10 and i pray for the day that I meet my mother once again.
ENGLISHKILT 1 year ago 3
Who sings this solo?
LambdaZetaTeke 2 years ago
This was the very best I play it all the time
THEGATEKEEPERSHELL 2 years ago
everytime i hear this it sends shivers down my spine. It is such a joy to hear if you close your eyes and listen to it quite loud its like the whole song just whirls around you and takes you in truly a master piece .
msredzz01 2 years ago 5
Listening to Libera is good while doing homework. :)
SomebodyLS 2 years ago 43
@SomebodyLS doing that just now, insomnia is a JERK, Libera is the cure :)
kwf1156 11 months ago
Have the album, beautiful voices.. nothing more to say
corsababe05 2 years ago 2
actually, vespera means "an evening prayer"...
choirboy526 2 years ago
Stunning
007Jayme007 2 years ago
i think this is one of my favorite Libera videos, even if i'm not too sure what's going on. lol. love Steven's solo.
hyphus27 2 years ago 3
This is absolutely stunning, beautiful, sublime, exquisite, heavenly and totally stunning...
I saw this for the first time on classic fm video channel too about 2 or 3 years ago, and fell in love with Libera there and then.
the boys voices bland so well and really chill you out, if you had a bad day, just listen to these gorgeous boys voices and totally unwind, relax and let the calming voices do there job...
Ahh Pure bliss :0)x
wenglishsal 2 years ago 5
ur soo right..u've put my exact thoughts in words
junomz21 2 years ago
Thanks you for all your comments. I must say this piece seems to appear the most in Classic FM when compared to all other Libera piece and I can only think of one reason, it never gets old.
TangoR34 2 years ago 11
i remember that this was the first song i heard of libera and it is the song that made me fall it libera. i think it is one of their best songs.
pyscxho 2 years ago
Same here, a freind sent me this link and it was the 1st Linera song i ever heard and fell into libera. Love it! ^_^
icehorse1010 2 years ago
I remember seeing this video on Classic fm tv and being blown away by the clarity of the voices and harmonies... Libera are wonderful, old boys go, new ones come along but still the essence of Libera remains... AND LIBERA ARE FANTASTIC :0)x
wenglishsal 2 years ago 2
here here
Super2141 2 years ago
thank you thank you thank you!! i honestly cannot thank you enough! I have been looking for this song for years, ever since i heard it in a classic fm interval. I actually cried when i realised i had found it! i find this piece of music to be one of the most amazing and beautifuly touching songs ever. Thank you for this :')
Kapilia 2 years ago 6
It is beautiful.
I must disagree, TangoR34, concerning your statement: "lyrics should be cheerful but they expressed it in depressing tone."
Songs of the evening do not require a "cheerful" tone, and rather than depressing, the tone seems encouraging, soothing--which would be quite appropriate for the evening.
Anyway, thanks for posting this :) It is one of my favorite songs.
bachskil 2 years ago 2
This particular piece has a wonderful feel to it, and a sudden change of mood that is truly captivating. It first caught my attention on Classic FM tv, and i've been an avid follower ever since.... voca me is another fine example of their sublime work. Thank God for this sort of music, it leaves me feeling relaxed even in the most stressful of times. Rejoice!!
ripe17 2 years ago 5
my fave libera song <3
vampgirl109 2 years ago
classic fm album also has same
lovemunster 2 years ago
Try the Luminosa album. It has a light blue cover with a swan. Vespera is the first track.
paracletelux 2 years ago
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Bendi96 2 years ago
Very nice song,
They are supurb.
This song is used at the complence of the brevery in the Roman Catholic Church
antongoos 3 years ago
Beautiful Song!
XMLarry 3 years ago
I didn't find the mood of this song depressing at all. I am moved by this music & I feel as though I am floating as I listen to it. Even though I am not of this faith, (I was raised Catholic, however) I can appreciate the beauty that is expressed. I like the video, as well, because of it's simplicity.
SpankRamen2 3 years ago
beauthiful
Icereina 3 years ago
i sooo love this song
its the best song ever and i will always lov
this song !!!
kaylaluv1994 3 years ago
This song is absolutely OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! And the soloist's voice is so beautiful! :D
thenameaintjim 3 years ago 5
Candle I meant.
JenseninBrizo 3 years ago
Yes, i favorited this one as the ending with Steven holding the cnadel was cut off in harvey 696.
JenseninBrizo 3 years ago
Not nuts on the video. A tad pretentious if you will but a stunning version of a great song.
tyreburster 3 years ago 4
When I first saw this video, I didn't know how old it was, and I thought the boy 2:36 was Josh Madine! Now I realize it's too old...
3:26 is still my favorite part of this video, it's a beautiful visual, very emotionally engulfing. I really wish they'd do this live, in their 2008 DVD they didn't sing this song. I so wish they'd revive it, it's awesome!
mazefinger 3 years ago 2
on 2:36 he's like omg i cant believe you just did that
gangstandnerdy 3 years ago
Should be Classical but my computer says its New Age...
TangoR34 3 years ago 4
@TangoR34 It's certainly not classical
Whydoesthissitesuck 1 year ago 2
@TangoR34 must be the synths
oowatwat 3 months ago
I first saw this about 5yrs ago on ClassicFM TV, my first time hearing of them, since then I've listen to this anytime I feel stressed out or all over the place. Beautiful Voices!
iBrowzeBeats 3 years ago
great song ... but complete genius from 2:44 to 3:25
ScaredCrows 3 years ago
Omg can't belive the talent I'm hearing ... just found a new favorite genre ...
ScaredCrows 3 years ago
I haven't been watching the video but caught a glimpse at 3:38 and thought he was smoking. :p
SomebodyLS 3 years ago
Watch the video again...they ain't so sweet, a bunch of hoodies setting light to stuff, happens round my way all the time!!!
JOFFO23 3 years ago
I like setting light to stuff it's fun! Have you ever sprayed perfum over a candle before! poof! they were told to randomly light stuff though!
GabrielleSuperiour 3 years ago
who's the soloist
gangstandnerdy 3 years ago
It's Steven Geraghty!:) He helps out with the choir now along with Sam Coates and Ben Crawley. AND they have a band called Fronting Vocals. It's pretty much the awesomest thing you'll ever hear EVER!
GabrielleSuperiour 3 years ago
omg, i love these boys. they are so amazing.
pinkxox34 3 years ago
Hehe, i couldnt remember what it was called, so i searched tighie highie whitie on google lol.
Fount it now though :D
Love it to bits :D
butterfleee 3 years ago
Tightie hightie whitie?
Lol
Such a beautiful song :'(
butterfleee 3 years ago
I'll have to get someone to put it on facebook for me...I don't have a scanner any more! :(
BUT, I can email you my picture of Chris from the Luminosa CD! -it's blue!
GabrielleSuperiour 3 years ago
Yeah, GOING ON EIGHT! there's a difference between 7 and going on 8!
GabrielleSuperiour 3 years ago
You mean where it's all shadowy and vague? That was Anthony!:)
I drew a picture of it, IT LOOKS AWESOME!
GabrielleSuperiour 3 years ago
it's quite unlikely, as you know the vid is made so long ago. Probably need tracing back to old albums and videos.
TangoR34 3 years ago
Yeah, I don't think they would have let a 7 year join...no matter how good!
GabrielleSuperiour 3 years ago
they do let 7 year olds join - if they're really good. I believe that Liam o'kane was that young in the first videos we see of him on youtube (the christopher robin prayer one and the Abba ones)
picardythirds 3 years ago
Yeah, I relized that after I'd already posted it...which was stupid of me since their's a little boy in my sister's choir whose name is also Tom who's only 7 and is a soloist (he's sooo cute!)
GabrielleSuperiour 3 years ago
actually they do let 7 year olds join if their good but usually dont go on the tours yet
gangstandnerdy 3 years ago
Tom Cully? No, I don't think so, to my knowledge he did not join till the year after this video was made...but I could be wrong...
GabrielleSuperiour 3 years ago
I love them...
AsiaFoodSensei 3 years ago
The first time I ever heard this was on TV and I`ve loved them ever since....got 2 of their albums.....brilliant, soothing music!!
oscaridge 3 years ago
i wish i was a boy living in south london so i could be in libera!!!!...actually if i was a boy my voice would change and i wouldnt be able to sing the high notes...i guess i should be content!
IlluminosaImmortalis 3 years ago
trying to sing it makes me cry god its hard
shiriapplebyfan23 3 years ago
this song is so BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!
theverymerrytrio 3 years ago 2
beyond words.for my father.miss you dad.xx
redclam 4 years ago
miss steven so much!TT
cddcfreaky 4 years ago 2
its amazing how this gets right in to your soul
Andyb2379 4 years ago 5
The song is actually a modification of part of the liturgy of Compline (and not Vespera, as the title would imply), the monastic prayer before going to bed. As such, the video and tone fit it perfectly.
RyanGolddRedux 4 years ago
thats something i totly agree with.
nonnene 4 years ago
TangoR34, there are rumours of a new album in March 2008
thinthatch 4 years ago
it is cool about libera, but are they going to make a new album this year or soon later?
TangoR34 4 years ago
Classicaljaj, Steven is still active behind the scenes with Libera, playing keyboards and clarinet in the live concerts and in the studio and with other older boys he helps train the new boys. He is by all accounts a superb musician.
thinthatch 4 years ago
he's hottt...just thought I'd add that
bajanbadgyal 4 years ago 2
my brother knows a guy who looks almost exactly like him!!!
IlluminosaImmortalis 3 years ago
this is amazing like really amazing
sgtOOX 4 years ago
awesome
geminibug85 4 years ago
Just a normal bunch of boys from various London schools. Amazing choir. Stephen Gerraty who sings the main vocals here will have sadly grown out of Libera. They have a great website.
CLASSICALJAJ 4 years ago
bellissimo brano. voce affascinante.
w libera!!!
yanvie 4 years ago
those boys can sing i love this song
IFRI1990 4 years ago
...yes it was great (lol ;-p)
snubblebunny 4 years ago
absolutely amazing, my eyes well up every time.
neelubird 4 years ago
Great song and this is coming from somebody who likes Rap, RnB, Hip-Hop etc
whatthehellisaplough 4 years ago 4
i love this this is great thank you i love this song
sasukelovesjessenia 4 years ago
i love this song sooo much its soooooooo relaxing i could listen to this all the time they sould be proud of this song and the video thats very good
xXLucyXKoutaXx 4 years ago