Charles Gounod - Judex from 'Mors et Vita'

[tOOballs]

great , till a fkn mac donalds add comes up !!! DE-MONETIZE YOUR ACCOUNT.. your supporting the very people that supress the liberal arts!

[LOGonover]

that intro made me shoot out of my chair! i was studying and i was NOT expecting that in the slightest

[TheFifthPoint]

This used to be the entrance music for the Lodge Master.

[anteojitus]

@TheFifthPoint Only the Lodge Masters deserve such a beautiful entrance.

[pescepattate]

Thank you for correcting my mistake I got it wrong for the Sky at night theme must be age related

[JomeAt10]

Absolutely wonderful. French composer of the best.

[HighFashun]

Princess Catherine should have walked down the aisle to this.

[pescepattate]

goose bumps every time no wonder its thr theme music for (bbc sky at night )programme its heavenly music

[ghughesarch]

@pescepattate Goose bumps, yes, but the "Sky at Night" music is "At the Castle Gate" from Pelleas et Melisande by Sibelius.

[JomeAt10]

It's haunting and quite simple.

[holymoorsidebaritone]

I heard this on the Classic FM chart (sorry purists!) a couple of weeks ago but could not catch the name of the piece. Two weeks "Googling" various possible permutations and I have tracked it down! Absolutely stunning heart-rending music.

[independent1queen]

Ah, Serenity !

[MrOflor]

Viundeligt



[txgmajor]

Purest Gounod........just beautiful.

[MrKnockna]

I have posted Kim Borg singing this beautiful piece of music and it is nothing short of superb. Just type Kim Borg Judex and listen to it.

[ramqen951]

MrKnockna, i've had this 7cd set (chs7697412) for years , i can't remember where i obtained it. I listen to it so seldom now that i would be glad to let you have it, no strings attatched. Be warned though, your daughter will have to be a serious music lover, there are very few "lollipops" among those cd's. If your sure it wont bore her to tears , e-mail me with an address

[ramqen951]

Siopann, i have Kim Borg singing this on a seven cd set, but i'm not a poster. I'm not surprised you want to hear his recording --it's quite superb. Perhaps this will at least concentrate some kind poster's mind.

[jemaya123]

some of the parts of this composition is a background music for Wii Version Tomb Raider ( I think) Beautiful music though

[drnhan94]

The intro scared the shit out of me. LOL

[gillwilkinsongw]

@drnhan94 Try listening to Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, quiet start, then block your ears. I lent a cassette version to a friend, she turned it up at the start, then the cat fell off the back of the sofa when it got to the loud bit. Very scary!

[mgspikers]

The entire 2 and a half hour 3-part oratorio is equally beautiful and I am amazed that it is not more popular. There is only one complete recording (2 CDs) to be found and even it is very hard to find. It is a beautifully done performance on EMI Classics (CDS 754459 2). Michael Plasson conducts Orch. du Capitole de Toulouse. Complete libretto in Latin, English, German, and French included. The baritone, Jose van Dam, is phenominal in this performance.

[endaray]

The translation of the Sedenti in Throno lyrics is: To him that sits on the Throne, and to the Lamb, benediction and honour and glory and power, for ever and ever.

[jemaya123]

very beautiful :)

[NOOPSTA1]

Gounod reminds me of the character 'Quint' in the movie Jaws.... and so does his music.

[dogzluvr13]

A very beautiful piece. However, I jumped and flinched when I heard a loud brass instrument attack me! It was so loud at the first moment, and throughout the song I kept expecting the sound to sneak up behind me! But still, it's a calming piece of music and I still enjoyed it...

[scorpiogirl522]

i dont know much about classical music but this takes me away !

[dabesthingever]

omg! my heart is melting in my gut, loving it:)

[dabesthingever]

speechless

[pepix1988]

para mi gusto un poko empalagoso le falta dinamismo

[jukapele07]

this piece of music capture my attention is so powerfull and sublime just like God calling, showing His awesome power and His awesome love this will be one off my favorite classical piece

[bhabooshka]

i love this!! what are the lyrics?

[TheDustbunny10]

No lyrics man, this is classic -.-. Or do you mean notes?

[bhabooshka]

thanks man, I was jus messin with people =p

[haarla]

im singing in a choir and we sing this song, it is beautiful also when its preformed by a choir,  enclosed you will find the lyrics that we use. Unfortunately i can not translate it.

Sedenti in throno et agno. Benedictio et honor et gloria. Benedictio et honor et gloria, et honor et gloria, et potestas in sæcula sæculorom potestas in sæcula in sæcula, sæculorum.

[hornplayermark]

The trumpets sound the call to the judgement of God- the sublime music in between reflects the beautiful hope of Heaven of the righteous.

[Siopann]

kim borg that is

[Siopann]

only kim does justice to this wonderful piece of music can anybody help with this

[rgadave]

Stunningly beautiful.

[interfaithquest]

he must have believed in heaven.

[rawautube]

He must have believed in beauty and life

[Frogmill0]

This piece was played at the end of BBC's (I think) coverage of 9/11. No commentary - just the music over shots of the burning remains of the Twin Towers. Very appropriate and incredibly moving.

[nickhubbardtube]

Dennis Hubbard's favourite!!!

[yuletideshocker17]

i have heard music that is like flowing music but i feel that this piece is like moving mountains, hills, and grass

[rogerrab57]

heard this on the radio,could not find out who or what it was,have now!,brilliant music.

[7772801]

I have searched for this for ages . . I love it and shall use it for my wonderful very dear Mother's funeral . . . thank you!

[Ketturah]

I have been looking for this music for ages. Gorgeous, lovely melody.

[spacedog1996]

I swear, at first it sounded almost like star wars. Then I kept listening and I fell in love lol

Awesome, beautiful song.

[railroadfox]

Only a Frenchman could write with such feeling. Bravo ! And I still love Abby

[moljude1]

Well my husband's dad loved this I walked down the isle to it so lovely.

[VionVid]

I love this song.

Specifically I like this small part... 1:13

<3

[UBIQUITOUS12]

Breathtakingly beautiful.

[dongbat777]

This Judex from Mors et Vita.

A life passes, the soul is judged and goes to

glory eternal.

[Ceasabel]

@dongbat777 Beautiful.

[ebawebaw]

this is a beautifull piece of music