Mozart Requiem Rock

This project has been in the works for nearly a year. I wanted to create a modernized version of Mozart's Requiem in D minor because it's so epic and lends itself perfectly to the rock/metal genre. Unlike some of my other covers however, I wanted to use all real instruments and performers and even a choir of singers to help lay it all down. I'm very happy with the way it turned out. I hope you like it too!

Special thanks to Christa Fredrickson and Centennial Highschool.

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[brady]

This actually perfectly conveys the feeling of both pieces:

1) A command from God to kneel before Him while Hell rages around you, on the last day, as all will do when the Day of Wrath happens: There’s a reason it’s called the Wrath of the Lamb.

2) The Lacrimosa: A plea for mercy on that day, from all living and dead, from angels and saints, a plea for the dead and dying to be granted mercy, on the same day, both with reverence and with acknowledgement of the Wrath of the Lamb, oddly soothing yet terrifying. Both reflecting that it’s a prayer, a submission to God’s will.

[robertomartinengo]

Simply the best version of "Confutatis and Lacrimosa" modern style... I think Mozart will be happy 😊👍👏👏👏

[ryanobeirne]

More contemporary adaptations like this should be made. Incredible creative vision and beautiful transition from Confutatis to the Lacrimosa.

[Bhortolotti]

If Mozart could watch that from beyond he'd probably be proud of that, awesome!

[leighirvine]

The choir are absolutely phenomenal!! Easily one of the best performances of this I’ve heard!! Amazing job guys!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[KJ-Castro]

This version feels holy and inspiring at the same time. It shows that anything is possible if you put your mind into it.

[bubl]

I am in tears - love the requiem from mozart - you did it justice

[ianfairchild]

Lacrimosa is my favorite classical song of all time and the rock cover of it is amazing!

[kamilamilo]

You trully deserve to do the cover of the Master. It is rarely properly done. Literally cried listening to your version. Thank you. Respect.

[DavidBrowningBYD]

This is F-ing brilliant! I imagine this video was recommended to me because I can't stop watching Selin Schönbeck's metal version of the Brahms Req II. I loved the subtle beginning contrasted with the total sense of urgency when the choir entered with Confutatis (Once the cursed have been silenced,  sentenced to acrid flames,  Call me, with the blessed.)  I was literally in tears at the Lacrymosa (Tearful [will be] that day,  on which from the glowing embers will arise the guilty man who is to be judged....).  We don't always hear the desperation that we hear in this performance.  "Huic ergo" (Then spare him, O God.) combined appropriate supplication with desperation, and a total desperation returned with "Pie Jesus requiem" (Grant him rest, Jesus).  I have sung this work many times, and have heard ensembles with many different choral styles perform it, and I fully support the choice of a young-sounding choir here.  Well done, I say!  
(BTW, I am an opera blogger known as Taminophile who has always loved and written about choral music.)

[Polythene_Pam]

I've always thought of Mozart as the world's first rock star. 🤘

[fedgoe]

No better way to bring classical with amazing, loved it

[hannahelizebulda]

If Mozart were alive and saw this, he would be proud. ❤️❤️❤️

[nadinewirth]

The very best interpretation of Mozart’s masterpiece. 💎👌 Very touching.

[juliorodolfocustodiog.]

Estoy realmente impresionado con el arte de estos muchachos. Jamás pensé que una obra como el Réquiem de Mozart pudiera convertirse en Rock al que no le tengo mucha afición. Más bien soy muy celoso de la música clásica que me llena por su perfección y contenido. Ver a jóvenes tan talentosos que hacen un lindo arreglo digno del mejor artista, es el mayor aporte a la humanidad. Felicitaciones.

[shkelzenrexhepi]

Wish there were more musicians like you, fond of classic and rock music. Congratulations

[ralphmarino]

This really blew me away. I sing with the philharmonic and we are now working on Mozart Requiem (one of my all time favorite pieces). If Mozart was alive today, he'd be a real rocker. Great job Matt! Thanks so much

[whitefang]

It's awesome! Even in dramatic moments music is beautiful... As Mozart said. Great work!

[wera]

Love you guys all for this masterpiece. Greetings from Poland.

[wendymyers]

Spectacular!! You even have Stephen King on drums!!!