VOCES8: Let My Love Be Heard by Jake Runestad

VOCES8 performs Jake Runestad's 'Let My love Be Heard' at the VOCES8 Centre in London.

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'A Prayer' by Alfred Noyes

Angels, where you soar
Up to God’s own light,
Take my own lost bird
On your hearts tonight;
And as grief once more
Mounts to heaven and sings,
Let my love be heard
Whispering in your wings.

[wringly]

0:19 you know that you harmonize on another level when you can barely tell what notes are being sang, its like just one sound being emitted even with 4 people, incredible!

[robertchapman]

That’s what being lifted by angels feels like!

[whitesealgraphics]

No language on earth has the words to do your talents justice.

[alicepratt]

i miss choir and getting to be a part of heavenly music like this so much, it physically hurts. sobbing

[devonbiere]

I heard VOCES8 perform this piece (preceded without break by Rachmaninoff's Bogoroditse Devo, which was a great programming choice) live in Pittsburgh a few weeks ago and it was one of the most stunning performances I've ever experienced in my life. It was somehow even better than their flawless recordings and videos. About halfway through, the tears started flowing. And I was far from alone in that. I was just completely overwhelmed by the beauty and power of what we were witnessing. If you ever get the chance to see and hear this group perform, please do it. I waited years and drove 4 hours roundtrip for the opportunity and would gladly do it again. Thank you for what you do and for sharing your gifts, VOCES8.

[liviubogdan]

that crescendo is simply... perfection

[britandlauriebarr]

Unbelievable. Only 8 voices? Sounds like 80 super-duper angels, more or less.
This fan is starting to breathe again now, ever so slowly.

[jimmyoutlaw]

I’m not religious or connected to anything spiritual, but pieces and performances like these make me feel connected to something beyond humanity. Music is transcendent and I am truly grateful I get to hear this choir any time I want

[nicejoest]

The echo (with overtones) of that exquisite chord at 4:00. Wow.

[michaellambgelo]

I have listened to this every day since it's been uploaded. I recently lost both of my cats. They were my life, and I miss them so much. This prayer helps me speak to them. I thank the creator for the time I knew them.

[LifeInTheWorldOfSeth]

I've NEVER heard this piece done so masterfully, I'm

[Lolcbguy]

Met Jake and also sung this in college some years back. Thank you for breathing more life into this song by bringing all of the emotion forward with your beautiful voices!

[cathryncortissoz]

Restrained yet transcendent. Love this group.

[kadychapman]

This song has always been close to my heart. I always felt like it embodies the feeling of prayer toward a loved one who has passed. The progression feels like the prayer riding on the wings of angels up to heaven. And the unresolved end note feels like the never knowing if your love will reach them.

[JuliaMillward]

hearing that second alto ring was INCREDIBLE. beautifully pure tones and harmony.

[madnessqueen]

This recording is breathtaking, but hearing the piece live last night was a whole different level. A completely otherworldly experience. 🤯

[isatravan]

Je suis aux anges en vous écoutant, grand MERCI pour vos belles vibrations célestes 🙏🙏🙏

[infour]

OMDs😊 This is like being embraced by the love of one’s life. Gorgeous, lingering vowel sounds, beautiful harmonies inc’ suspensions. Sensitively paced and not OTT. Wonderfully climactic male voices on ‘heard’ before everyone drifts off into the afterglow. Thanks for sharing

[jamesprice]

Saw them at the Albert Hall today - they rocked.

[jmhuene]

Being so familiar with this piece and the singers, and being able to tell who is singing what during the climax of the piece was so moving to me. All I could say after they finished that was "wow". Simply amazing and beautiful as always. Few groups can achieve the level of talent and mastery that Voces8 does and it brings all of my chamber memories back from college ❤