Fields of Innocents-Connie Dover "Cantus"

Making this video was a spiritual experience. The music, the images the lyrics it was magical.

I don't expect everyone to get as emotional as I have over it, lol just enjoy.

Connie Dover

Cantus

Personent hodie
Voces puerulae
Laudates jucunde
Qui nobis est natus
Personent hodie
Voces puerulae
Laudates jucunde
Qui nobis est natus
Summo Deo datus

Ideo, ideo, ideo gloria in excelsis Deo

His the doom, ours the mirth
When he came down to earth
Flower of Jesse's tree
Born on earth to save us
Him the Father gave us

Ideo, ideo, ideo gloria in excelsis Deo

Is airiu agus a leanbh cad a dhéanfaidh mé
Tá tú ar shiúl uaim agus airiú

Jesukin
Lives my quiet cell within
Thou in me dwelling
All is lie but Jesukin

Jesu of the skies
My little one, Thou my delight
I with Thee, Thou with me
Next my heart through every night

'S airiú
Who hangs from yonder passion tree?
Your son, dear Mother
Do you not know me?

Judas, James and John
Have you seen my only son?
Ochon! My eyes are blind
Ochon! My heart is wrung


Stella Maris, Semper Clara
Rosa Munde, Res Miranda
Misterium Mirabile

'S airiú agus ochon!
Sad I am till you return
To have you at the break of dawn!
Ochon airiú
Without you!

Translation from Latin and Irish Gaelic into English
Latin Verse:
Today let youthful voices
Sound forth joyous praises
Of Him who is born for us,
The gift of the most high God
Therefore, "Glory to God in the highest."

Gaelic Verse:
Is airiúi! (a keen or exclamation of lament -- no literal translation)
And what shall I do, my child!
You've been gone from me for a long time
Is airiúi!

Latin Canticle/Countermelody:
Star of the Sea, ever bright
Spotless Rose, most admirable
Wondrous Mystery

Praise, honor
Strength and glory
Are fitting for you, Oh Mary


Medley arranged by Connie Dover. Personent Hodie, 14th Century Latin carol; Jesukin music by Connie Dover; lyrics adapted and arranged by Connie Dover from 8th Century Irish poem attributed to St. Ita and Caoineadh Mhuire, traditional Irish.

From the CD, Somebody (Songs of Scotland, Ireland and Early America) by Connie Dover
Sheet music available through Taylor Park Music, Inc.

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[RabAdamson]

Truly beautiful Thank you for this enchanting creation :-))))

[LilysApple]

Rab as always you are most welcome.

)o(

L.

[jannokas85]

OMG! Great! I was supposed to be studying 16th century counterpoint right now, but thought I'd give this a listen and surprise, surprise...the plainchant has found me here, too! LOL! This is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[LilysApple]

LOL Your very welcome. This has got to be one if not the favorite video I've done. Sometimes it's good to stray away from your intended destination. You never know what you mite find. Blessings to you Jann

[toolguy46]

Connie and her angelic voice are truly one of God's gifts to the rest of us-thanks so much for posting this!

[billbailey63]

Beautiful song and Beautiful job on the video!!

[kekenutikeke]

the beauty,purity and peacefulnes are with in the vid and music..grate job.congrats.majic song and splendid voice. God bless.

[Alana00vampire00]

)O(

[AlgisKemezys]

These images and music are just fantastic

[KellyDawn]

I've been trying to remember this song for well over a decade. All I could recall was that the lyrics contained the words "flower", "son", and "rose" (turns out it was "rosa"...close!). I can't believe I've finally managed to find it. You should've seen me just now bawling like a baby listening to this song...it's so moving and powerful in its simplicity. Thank you so much for making this video.

[HopeWithPandora]

Yes Lily...your spiritual journey shines through in the chosen visuals...

This was a pleasure to view and listen to this evening. Thank-you : )

[357344]

STUNNING video and Connie Dover's music is perfect. It brings peace to the soul. Thank you SO much.

[bullsnarfle]

3 listeners have no souls....how sad.