Archive for July 7th, 2010

The Tallis Scholars

Posted in Uncategorized on 07/07/2010 12:15 am by Cassie

Those who have witnessed me grinding and gryating to Akon and Beyonce or have observed me swaying dreamily to the Temptations will shake their heads in wonderment.

Also having suffered me singing along to Pink or the Killers at the top of my voice and knowing that Sex on Fire has been my all time favourite track for a while;
will find it hard to believe that a few nights ago I was sat in Chester Cathedral with an expression of serene ecstasy
- hmm, is that an oxymoron? –
on my face listening to ‘The Tallis Scholars’.

This group of singers perform what is called ‘Renaissance sacred music’. I would describe it as churchy choir singing, but ten squared and it being sung exclusively in Latin is a bonus for anyone escorting me (hehe, that makes a change) since I don’t speak Latin and therefore can’t even attempt to sing along.

This is admittedly not everyone’s cup of tea, but to me the ethereal quality of this music could make you believe in angels and simply send shivers up and down my spine in a very good way.

Here is a sample of them singing Miserere: