Bach -- Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Cover) -- Scot Wisniewski

"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" is the English title of the 10th movement of the cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147 composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. A transcription by the English pianist Myra Hess (18901965) was published in 1926 for piano solo and in 1934 for piano duet.[1] Today, it is often performed at wedding ceremonies slowly and reverently, in defiance of the effect suggested by Bach in his original scoring[citation needed], for voices with trumpet, oboes, strings, and continuo. Written during his first year in Leipzig, Germany, this chorale movement is one of Bach's most enduring works. Yay for classical music!

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LYRICS

Jesu, joy of man's desiring,
Holy Wisdom, Love most bright;
Drawn by Thee, our souls, aspiring,
Soar to uncreated light.
Word of God, our flesh that fashion'd,
With the fire of life impassion'd,
Striving still to truth unknown,
Soaring, dying, round Thy throne.

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[Moona1966]

Thank you! Bach would be proud :)

[MusicalAtmosphere]

Exquisite. The grand, angelic quality of your voice is perfect for this piece. Your performance is right up there with the most beautiful and majestic Christmas recordings ever.

[MrGaggymott]

Too slow, my friend - Youre singing about 'Jesu, being Joy of Man's Desiring' - REJOICE in that, oh, and learn to pronouce your 'T's - Uncreaded, becomes UncreaTed, etc - No 'Americanisms' please........

[MrJFA1978]

lovely

[sbrenk1]

Absolutely amazing.... Pie Jesu is next?????

[freiuggio]

Thank you! This song angelic... the fascinating atmosphere... beautyful...

[MrKristopherT]

Not only is he an amazing singer but he's so handsome and has a beautiful smile.

[greenhydrangea25]

wow....great voice. and in response to Josedehesa's comment...i think Scott's voice is much more lovely. btw, how do you sing like that sitting!>!>!>!!????

[greenhydrangea25]

wow....great voice. and in response to Josedehesa's comment...i think Scott's voice is much more lovely.

[Josedehesa]

After Josh Groban's version, your is the one I most liked...great job bud.!!!!!!!!!!

[Timrabladet]

Nice man, Keep on

[waterdown6]

Great voice