Libera - Air (Bach)

[JarysKAR48]

AIR - is a really good night - who else sings - LIBERA MY, YOUR LIBERA ...

[mezzXO]

This is a song you would play for a funeral for a young child. Beautiful in every way.

[lieve4]

angel voices, played to say good-bye to my little angel girl " Emma" little but so wanted!

[ncltta]

@lieve4 i understand how you are feeling. While listening to theese angel voices i look at the photo of my little angel "Simo" that now listens serafins' sings all the day long. All his pain in his 5 years short life is not anymore. One day we will find our angels again! May sweet Mother Mary dry your tears.

[lieve4]

@ncltta Thank you very much!!! My thoughts are with you and Simo, I am sure if the mothers find each other, our angels will do the same!

[IamISRAFEL]

Every time I felt lured by the temptations around me, I listen to these kinds of music.

[rsoriani]

Best version ever - same with Caccini's Ave Maria, both solos by Tom. His work with Libera will always be remembered.

[blakan3]

I I love it. But i think the voices dont suit.

I dont want to sound like someone trying to make it look bad. Or like someone trying to look pro or good.

In my selfish and credibility lacking opinion: I love it. But i think mature male voices in it would sound perfect to me, because this reminds of the warmth of life. The warmth of the world. The warmth of the sky. To me the whole "holy" theme doesnt suit. This sounds like the tip of a burning needle.

I hope those who dont share my opinion enjoy

[kath1193]

Downloaded this song on my iTunes while having this video playing...holy crap I just had to stop and listen.

[utopian1129]

I think Bach wrote this song for Libera :-)

[annggu]

@utopian1129 True

[ChantChorales]

These young boys have such amazing voices.. It is like hearing Angels sing to us to soothe our hearts and minds.. I truly enjoy listening to them when I am feeling stressed or have other things on my mind.

Thank you for sharing with us..

[LiberaGrandpa]

This is the first time I have heard this song. It actually brought tears to my eyes. So beautiful. Tom, your voice will DEFINITELY be missed in Libera.

[misslauntnerhot123]

pure

[Natalee015]

Amazing. I haven't got words. Please don't ever stop singing. It's really alive, it's really music. Your singing could save this world! I was loved. Thank you.

[ForCarolToEnjoy]

angelic  It just doesnt get any better

[SEXYCBO]

sooooooooooooo................­who else appreciates air more?

[Parax2319]

Wahey. Libera and Bach - can music get better?

[HopeWithPandora]

Harmony restored... and this helped restore it!!!

This took me to the realms of tranquility about six time tonight...and I floated there each time!

Thank-you.

[09002104t]

what happens when there balls drop. i hope they still sound good lol

[shadowside101]

Awesome!!!

[ColorfulObject]

It's hard enough singing a counterpoint, and worse when it's in a foreign language; but this song has no words whatsoever! How does the lead soprano remember to keep to his own melody when everybody else is singing something different?

I don't know how he does it, but he certainly does it beautifully...

[treblechoir99]

@ColorfulObject Nice comment, thank you.

[phluirin1]

@ColorfulObject The lead soprano is singing the main melody, so it is a bit easier to do even by himself as the others are harmonising. They would have also learnt the tune from reading music, and the amount of time put into practising can't go unnoticed. It sort of works in the way, like when a person hears a song, they are more likely to remember the tune (or part of it) than the words.

But they are certainly to be commended for their efforts and success :) It is very beautiful.

[ValPalKellster]

@ColorfulObject do you sing in a choir? lol, because singing your own pitch while there's others around you is a big part of singing. The solo is actually the easiest out of all the voice parts haha...Tom is so amazing. His voice is angellic :O

[annggu]

@ColorfulObject Damn True. Im totally agree with you

[LeighGilmore]

@ColorfulObject It is hard to explain, but when I sing solos I just sing. You hear the other parts but you are kind of in other world. You just sing what you have to sing and enjoy the moment :-)

[lightningpower777]

be kind to one another and show brotherly love in sincerity...

[loidspc]

one of Tom's libera legacies!

[Bulgaash]

wow amazing voice

[80216ify]

Voci celestiali! Bravissimi.

[vivalaliberty]

I have all their CD's and I simply just love to listen to this when chilling out. The voice is like a demigod d-_-b

[IonescuDo]

Would have been nice if Bach had the opportunity to listen to this interpretation. He was really impressed! God bless you children!

[pojoantique]

hope to hear some more songs from you:)

[0dandie0]

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

tom cully's voice is absolutely precious

and after many years i still cherish all the beautiful songs sung by him...

YOU ARE THE BEST TOM!!!

[jp71qing]

心が洗われる思いがします。

この美しさ、私には形容する適切な言葉がみつけることができませ­ん。

[PSYLLA2020]

BREATHTAKING :-))

[sonofgod284]

whoever dislike is stupid and dont have ear

[treblechoir99]

@sonofgod284 Absolutly.

[OhJetaime]

@sonofgod284 Yes, it doesn't feel good when people or things you love are sometimes mean-spiritedly disparaged, but unfortunately there will always be the naysayers.

Tom and other Libera boys are experiencing their share of "fame", a double-edged sword which brings out both types of people: those who love and those who hate them. Even saintly Mother Teresa had her detractors. Fortunately, haters can't destroy what you believe to be beautiful and good. Ironically, haters are who need love most.

[sonofgod284]

@OhJetaime :)

[deborabmota]

@sonofgod284

I Agree!

[sonofgod284]

@deborabmota TKS

[OldDirtyRetard]

@sonofgod284 dont have EARS , jokin

[123missty1]

@sonofgod284 Could not agree more!!!!!

[Paulmartin47]

This is the first Libera's song what I listened...since then I can't stop to listen the Libera music...

[treblechoir99]

@Paulmartin47 First? Wow Paul. It's one piece reamarquable, I understand why.



[mmbmbmbmb]

Utmost beautiful! No more words left ...

[elmue2009]

fantastic voices and a good quality of the recording. The Name of this piece is Air what means arie (sing a song). When I hear this song I would translate air to aero. It sounds like swinging atmosphere.

[thesongstud27]

to all the solid fans of libera in the Philippines pls. join "Liberians Philippines" facebook page...thanks!

[MyMinze]

angel voices by Bach ..think he would like it ...

[ANK449]

NISTE VOCI MINUNATE.IMPRESIONANT...IMI DAU LACRIMILE DE FIECARE DATA CAND ASCULT

[pigu0606]

wow, i didn't know you can sing this song.

[zxdfty77]

Absolutely stunning!

[gachoon69]

ARIGATOU

[hyugaotq]

OOOHH..., AMAZING VOICE, MAKE ME CRY....

[MrRevo0214]

やすらかな眠りを誘う歌声。素晴らしい～。

[dave2thegr8]

oh how I wish I was a couple years younger so I could at least attempt to hit the heavenly notes they sing. :)

[TheBreakeronenine]

If heaven does exsist i can only imagine this is what it sounds like

Amazing

[TheBreakeronenine]

I heaven does exsist i can only imagine this is what it sounds like

Amazing

[TheBigtaiyou]

This is my favorite song♪

[thesongstud27]

Let's support the Libera boys who are nominated in the 2010 AFTI Media Boy Poll.

Voting will end on March 12, 2011.

[treblechoir99]

@thesongstud27 Thank you

[youmikkitube1]

These boys are purely the gift from God.

Thank you.

[MsStaffsergeant]

@youmikkitube1 I cannot believe you play favourites this way! Makes me sick to my stomach, really.

[felpy123]

Tom Cully teaches how to sing in this song

[3kidzzful]

Perfection. How old were the boys when they started their training to get to this point? How often do they practice?

[chrisjames147]

@3kidzzful boys in the early choir begin at 7 or 8 and then must graduate to the performance choir. Check out the offical Libera site for the Songs of Praise video with Aled Jones, it will give you so many insights to the organization. Enjoy!

[geoffbell100]

Another masterpiece performance from Libera. Tom Cullys voice is always so remarkably brilliant. Nothing else quite like it......

[esyatralala]

their voices are so clean...so beautifu;;..

voices of  kids....

but it so sad to see the real naive faith in thr eyes....

its even sad

[Clanshort]

This is to me one of the masterpieces of Tom, another being Ave Virgo on the cd Peace.

[Ticonio]

music stolen from heaven...

[MrJFA1978]

so beautiful, and such a clear and crisp sound.

[Silvermist6986]

Beautiful and spiritual in every way. Wish I have discovered them sooner.

[mickeytuf]

Cully's voice......always so pure, always so moving........

[MrBrook002]

supongo que lo mas cercano a las voces de los angeles aqui en la tierra, demasiado bello.

[1963jpman]

声の出せる期間（年齢）が限られてるから

やっぱ、少年の声には敵わないですね。。

でも、若くして引退した後彼らはどうしてる

のでしょうか？



[OnlyHisPraise]

This is rapturous!!! I'm short of words.

[93sanne]

is this possible??? woww... They are wonderful

[tousamis]

gorgeous !!!

[iliepop30]

Copii cântă MINUNAT!!!

[Ludog95]

wonderful!

[SerbianAlbert]

Fucking amazing!!!!

Greetz from Serbia

CCCC

[pinkyluvluv]

5 tone deaf people did not like this.

[TheR2D270]

Amazing!!!

[ginvideof]

Magnifique !

[kemathenga]

there's definitely too much air on their voices. It can't be for the effect when doing Bach. Pretty cute, though, all the same.

[chrisjames147]

I would understand if Libera never performs this song again, Tom Cully has the purest tones in his voice I have ever experienced.

Very much like listening to a Stadavarius being played by a master. He was around 14 when this was recorded which is simply astounding. Thank you Tom, and all the boys, but especially Mr. Prizeman for bringing us this music.

[mcpetropolis]

Ethereal... simply beautiful!!!

[annggu]

Another GREAT song of TOM CULLY = i miss his voice in the new album so much >.<

[Bpeirce2]

This is my favorite classical song when played right. Never would I think human voices could do this song justice,....wow!

[Naomin8]

Beautifull!

Merci Sander

[34153353]

You know, it must be tough for these kids to grow older and, eventually, forced to leave because their voices mature and become deeper. I wonder how they work that.

[solvoindeus]

@34153353 If I am correct, Libera is an extension of St. Phillips church choir. From what I've heard, many of the Libera boys continue on singing in the St. Phillips choir on lower parts. However, most of them live fairly "normal" lives and leave the choir to pursue other interests. I know that Tom Cully, who sings the main solo part in this piece, is now studying music at the Brit School. He has some pretty awesome songs if you want to check him out on myspace!

Hope that was helpful!

[MegaKorean123]

So beautiful!

[amanderj]

This is simply THE MOST SUBLIME RENDITION of this famous work. I have played this many times on piano and organ, and listened to so many versions from full strings to small groups. This is the only arrangement I ever want to hear for the rest of my life! Whoever conceived and made this arrangement has my undying gratitude. If I ever get to enter the Pearly Gates this is what I expect to hear. The pure voices and ethereal harmonies take this work into another transcendent realm of beauty.

[68mauthan]

WOW



[Shachah223]

@paracletelux

I understand.

[Shachah223]

@paracletelux

I'm sorry if my ignorance of the "New Age" genre has offended you. Please define in detail what is and isn't considered New Age sound so that I don't tangle myself in this kind of misunderstanding. I've recently been studying victims of mind control and "Secret Knowledge"(Esotericism, Occultism((Not Satanism))), and the phrase "New Age" just makes me cringe. I'm sorry for the confusion.

[Shachah223]

@ald2345

By what means am I correct? Which "New Age"? The spiritual belief system or the musical genre?

[Shachah223]

@ald2345

OHH!! So you believe that the New Age is a cover up for the NWO?

[william60297]

hi this is a fantastic song sung by the finenest treble u could wish for young tom nobody can touch him all the best

[goblinonacloud]

@william60297 Lovely treble yes but in my opinion still cannot touch the young Aled Jones who in my opinion was the finest treble ever to come out of the British Isles or indeed, anywhere else... I love boy's trebles. So clear and pure...

[yousuke5300]

天使の声ですなぁ

[jases2007]

Tao dificil de cantar... mas tao bem executado...

[clauyan17]

I love Tom Cully's solo in this Bach: Air. So ethereal. I feel like life is so much better everytime I listen to him. Tom is the best soloist of Libera!!! i miss him so much!!!

[demo721]

oh its soo beautiful....

[RayGettings]

Angelic voices

[superazurian]

I wonder who those 5 retards are

[willoooooooob9]

Perfect pitch. Totally awesome for such a difficult piece to sing!!!

[ChaosBrave]

damn even though i'm a guy ... *sniff*

[Shachah223]

@ChaosBrave

I'm a boy... dang Libera is run by men! Libera is a boy's choir....

[MadkyleMr]

Very Inspiring...

[william60297]

this song is brilyant tom sings this superb respect

[LadyDoOrDie]

Breathtaking. Love it. Have no more words.

[XxxXappleXxxX]

Bach is a genius for the score, and these boys are such wonderful angels in articulating his music.

[starrysky2008]

I've never been much into classical music, and, as unreligious person even less into church choirs, but Libera, as a special blend of those and more, has that *something* extraordinary which appeals to everyone.

Of all the boys, Tom's voice (with its insane range and control) has caught my ear and made me a Libera addict, lol! I found myself especially enjoying live recordings of Libera where one can see "up close" how much emotion, effort and joy those kids put into the music they create.

[ifuliki]

@starrysky2008 As an exchoirboy, choral aficinado and teacher, these boys just blow me away with some of their performances. It is true that many people who are not aware of the place boys' choirs play in the musical culture of Europe (UK included) are stunned to discover what they have been missing. Stay well and enjoy the extra dimension to your life.

Aled

[helenyikr]

awesom.

i like tom cully specially.

[LyndsaloOdudz]

I ike this Song...wow

[sfkcbf]

This video has been posted going on two years now, yet the beauty of it never fails to overwhelm me. Angelic is a perfect description of these voices.

[treblechoir99]

@sfkcbf Yes 2008 Oh boy. Nice approach for the Vocal Art.

[smellyjelly33]

Agreed. Total beauty.

[SerenaSarah]

I love the high notes this choir hits - it makes it sound angel-like. :)

[paranoidalsun]

bravo

[avola50]

Sublime! Le voci di questi bambini mi fanno sentire tra gli angeli! Grazie

[thethinker133]

adjective: magnificent - issimo

define: 1a) magnificent to a great level....the musical suffix '-issimo' means 'very', so...

the song, voices and, video are VERY MAGNIFICENT, thank the lord for providing this much talent and respect umong us today...

[pinkshinobi1]

They are awesome. But what about when puberty comes, oh my... :(

[didles123]

@pinkshinobi1 When they hit puberty they have to leave the choir. It's good that they are able to do this even if it is for a short time. I mean, what happens to any singer when they get old and their voice doesn't work as well? Old age and death are no less inevitable than puberty.

[gueari]

Sin palabras, simplemente hermoso, celestial, angelical wow

[flower0621]

beautiful and clear voice angel~

[joseph00021]

QUELLE VOIX GENTILLE ! très paisible et chauffage. je l'aime :))

[mikanmeow]

omg i've been looking 4 tis melody evrywhr!!

[ifuliki]

Magnifique. A musical tapestry.

Aled

[WolfgangBoodman]

Are they singing without instruments?

[maulimaulwurf84]

@WolfgangBoodman

I think you can hear it very clear. They are are simply just singing the "solo instruements" but there is still the whole orchester in the background playing the other instruments.

[vmlnc]

yes, it is like heaven...so great *****

[yunimaria]

Tom is a phenomenal soloist in Libera

[anglocubano]

@yunimaria lovely voice, excellent control.

[organ67]

Incredible. This is the god's voice.

[fabiolopesify]

MARAVILHOSO !!!!!!!!!!

[alaina22911]

I love them so much..

keeps me calm and at peace

[Lovecats45]

Am I in heaven? I feel like an angel....

[ariarleen]

pure heavenly..

[MyRobby2010]

One of Libera's best songs ever!!!!

TOM is doing such a great job by singing the solo part...I just love his voice, it always makes me feel, like I am in heaven!!!!

I could listen to his angel voice all day long...love ypu Tom and Libera of course!!!! ♥

[wowcoolgirl]

I feel like I'm in heaven right now.

[jwosborn1]

These boys sing like angels. They were blessed and they should continue to sing because when their voices change, they are done singing like that.

[minitop1]

I think that Liam could also do the first solo because he's angelic clear high voice go very well with this song!!!

[HarryPotterFan3394]

Oh wow. This is simply amazing and unbelievable! It's such a hard piece to sing, and I can tell by the notes and all. These boys are extremely talented. It's a shame that they don't get as much respect and honor as they need.

[Irishoreo07]

this is an EXTREMELY difficult song to sing these boys command sooo much respect!

[rsoriani]

@Irishoreo07

Yes, I agree. This is the most beautiful version of this song. Tom Cully must be proud thta he left a lasting legacy that everyone will truly enjoy listening to.

[liberailuv]

Tom sings the top notes for sure. And I heard Josh singing the lowest parts at 0:49, 1:53-1:58, 2:33-2:43 ,2:57-3:00. What about Ed and Liam? Could anyone recognize their voices? as their voices are kinda similar...

[hyphus27]

i'm pretty sure it's Ed from 0:27-0:31, 1:21-1:25, and 1:52-2:00.

Liam probably does the line from 2:43-2:54.

this is just a guess, but i think Ed has the 2nd treble part and Liam sings the 3rd.

[u2beganda]

I think that's right. :)

That's definitely Josh on the lower part. Ed usually sings 2nd treble when he and Tom sings together and Liam sings 3rd treble here, you can differentiate his voice from Ed since he has rounder/bigger quality.

[Tristesse1]

The voices are angelic! !!! Just amazing !!!!

[dimstar4now]

Wishing God's blessing 4 Libera and fans

Thanks 4 posting, def a fav

[anglocubano]

Beautiful and uplifting. Maravilloso. Thank you for posting.

[treblechoir99]

You're  welcome.

[oniocrn]

OUTSTANDING!

[asoberprep]

I was a 1st soprano lead in a professional boy choir for many years and tour many places. Brings so many memories back. Anne Rice wrote a book about boys and their voices and ca strati in Italy. Was devastating when I lost my voice but not until I was 16. Nothing more ethereal than 1st soprano boys voice. It is truly a God's gift.

[KanaMari]

@asoberprep Wow, sixteen? My older brother's voice changed when he was thirteen!

[swickham3]

@KanaMari Vice grips usually do the trick.

[LambdaZetaTeke]

So asberprep,

Are you a tenor, baritone or bass now?

By the way, Anne Rice is a great writer BUT the homo-eroticism in the book you mentioned, "Cry to Heaven", is quite disturbing. Not a book I would recommend!

[jmm1233]

the reason why these boys sound so angelic ? that's because they smoke hamlet , the mild cigar :)

[gramtear2003]

wow... just plain wow... damn... am i in heaven? i dont wanna go back to my real world!!!!!

[NUTUFLASH]

god bles your voices