Choral Music

MoonlitSunshine · 12-11-2010, 06:12 PM

So, In the 4 and a half years I've been posting here, I've also been part of a multitude of choirs. It's always been an integral part of my musical "experience", in that if I were to say what instrument I played, it would always be singing above anything else. What surprises me, though, is that in those 4 years, I have yet to see a single thread about choral music in these forums. Surely I am not the only person here who sings in a choir, or at least enjoys listening to choral music?

Personally, I think it's a fantastic experience: there's something about spending an hour singing in tandem with a group of people to create fantastic music that leaves you with a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment, especially when rewarded with an appreciative audience at the end of all your work!

So am I the only one, after all? Are there other Choristers out there, or will I go sit in the corner and sing bass lines to myself? I had deliberated over putting this in the "instruments" section as voice, but I think it's probably better off here. I just hope it gets seen :P

Burning Down · 12-11-2010, 11:12 PM

I'm not a singer myself, but I really enjoy choral music. There's something special about hearing multiple human voices singing simultaneously.

musiclistsareus · 12-29-2010, 02:04 AM

I'm not active in choirs anymore, but I also laid down some basso profundo on the old vocal chords--for years. In high school, college and in church--it was fundamental to my musical education.

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 12-29-2010, 05:12 AM

Choral music is amazing, imo. Shame how little it's applied in modern music except as a sampled supplement. I personally prefer choral vocals to the standard lead singer style, myself.

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 12-29-2010, 03:35 PM

Since nobody is presenting any links one of my favorite mostly(I mean it has some instrumentation) choral works, and proof of how creative you can be with human voice:

****ing Christ... I love Ligeti too much.

khfreek · 12-30-2010, 12:11 PM

I was in mid-state choir this year and got to sing this, was mighty fun:

Also have to throw in this all-time fav:

If you're in America you don't get to see it unfortunately

~~Maccabbe~~ · 02-11-2011, 12:18 PM

Mendelssohn's Elijah is a great choice

ifax108 · 06-10-2011, 02:37 PM

I'm a choir person myself. I'm going to be in 5 choirs next fall. And I agree with the OP about how rewarding it is to be in a choir. It's a really amazing experience. Best thing I've ever done.

~~The Virgin~~ · 06-10-2011, 03:24 PM

i was once a member of highschool glee club and college choir in our school and truely, those were the times where i can feel i'm involving myself in music. i don't play any musical instruments but good thing i have my voice with me. being in a choir also gives you that edge to have a convincing judgement when you hear someone sing. i personally, after all of those years i went thru as being part of the choir, i can tell whether a singer is a gifted one, or just mediocre. and everyone can easily tell a hideous voice.

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 06-10-2011, 06:17 PM

My favorite Stravinsky work:

Maybe it's not everybody's but I love the weirdness of it.

12-11-2010, 06:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
MoonlitSunshine Dat's Der Bunny! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,088	Choral Music So, In the 4 and a half years I've been posting here, I've also been part of a multitude of choirs. It's always been an integral part of my musical "experience", in that if I were to say what instrument I played, it would always be singing above anything else. What surprises me, though, is that in those 4 years, I have yet to see a single thread about choral music in these forums. Surely I am not the only person here who sings in a choir, or at least enjoys listening to choral music? Personally, I think it's a fantastic experience: there's something about spending an hour singing in tandem with a group of people to create fantastic music that leaves you with a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment, especially when rewarded with an appreciative audience at the end of all your work! So am I the only one, after all? Are there other Choristers out there, or will I go sit in the corner and sing bass lines to myself? I had deliberated over putting this in the "instruments" section as voice, but I think it's probably better off here. I just hope it gets seen :P __________________ "I found it eventually, at the bottom of a locker in a disused laboratory, with a sign on the door saying "Beware of the Leopard". Ever thought of going into Advertising?" - Arthur Dent

12-30-2010, 12:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
khfreek What a guy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,123	I was in mid-state choir this year and got to sing this, was mighty fun: Also have to throw in this all-time fav: If you're in America you don't get to see it unfortunately __________________ last.fm Last edited by khfreek; 12-30-2010 at 12:22 PM.

12-11-2010, 11:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Burning Down The Music Guru. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,858	I'm not a singer myself, but I really enjoy choral music. There's something special about hearing multiple human voices singing simultaneously.

12-29-2010, 02:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
musiclistsareus Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 64	I'm not active in choirs anymore, but I also laid down some basso profundo on the old vocal chords--for years. In high school, college and in church--it was fundamental to my musical education.

12-29-2010, 05:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra \/ GOD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nowhere... Posts: 2,179	Choral music is amazing, imo. Shame how little it's applied in modern music except as a sampled supplement. I personally prefer choral vocals to the standard lead singer style, myself.

12-29-2010, 03:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra \/ GOD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nowhere... Posts: 2,179	Since nobody is presenting any links one of my favorite mostly(I mean it has some instrumentation) choral works, and proof of how creative you can be with human voice: ****ing Christ... I love Ligeti too much.

02-11-2011, 12:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
~~Maccabbe~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 34	Mendelssohn's Elijah is a great choice

06-10-2011, 02:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
ifax108 Groupie Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: MA Posts: 4	I'm a choir person myself. I'm going to be in 5 choirs next fall. And I agree with the OP about how rewarding it is to be in a choir. It's a really amazing experience. Best thing I've ever done.

06-10-2011, 03:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
~~The Virgin~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cebu, Philippines Posts: 677	i was once a member of highschool glee club and college choir in our school and truely, those were the times where i can feel i'm involving myself in music. i don't play any musical instruments but good thing i have my voice with me. being in a choir also gives you that edge to have a convincing judgement when you hear someone sing. i personally, after all of those years i went thru as being part of the choir, i can tell whether a singer is a gifted one, or just mediocre. and everyone can easily tell a hideous voice.