Hello fellow Libera fans!
Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:22 pm
Hi everyone. I've been thinking about joining for a while and finally decided to go for it, because you seem like a friendly bunch - and as mad about Libera as me!
I first found out about Libera on Songs of Praise a few years back now. They showed the video for Stay With Me and performed a version of Sanctissima (Mini-Ben is still one of my favourite soloists to this day). But I didn't really start listening to them properly until last year when I came across the video for Time - and thought it was one of the most beautiful things I'd ever heard. After that, I listened to as many of their songs as I could and promptly asked for all the CDs for my birthday! Their music is just perfect for every mood. It can be really soothing but also uplifting too. Their style is so distinct from every other boy choir and the way their personalities come across in their singing makes it even better.
My favourite song has got to be 'A New Heaven' from the album Free. Anthony Chadney's voice is really underrated in my opinion and the whole combination of the music, the vocals and the lyrics never fail to leave me in tears! I also love 'Vespera', 'Dies Irae', 'Stay With Me' and 'Veni Sancte'. To be honest, I could probably listen to the Free album for the rest of my life and not get bored of it.
My favourite soloist of all time is Steven Geraghty. His voice is so versatile and pure; he has got to be up there with the best. And of course he is one of the longest standing members. His loyalty to Libera (along with Sam Coates) is amazing. For some reason, I have always had a bit of a soft spot for the elusive George Tarlton. He never sang a solo but he was part of the strong back up chorus in the early noughties (my favourite era of Libera). I was quite excited when I found a video of 'All Things Bright And Beautiful' when you get to hear his voice along with Chris Robson. Other favourites include the wonderful Ben Crawley, Oliver Putland, Daren Geraghty, Joe Platt, Liam O'Kane, Michael Horncastle, Anthony Chadney, Chris Robson, Josh Madine, Ralph Skan and Ben Philipp. Of the current members, it would have to be Cassius and Tom D-L.
I guess a bit about me too. My name is Jennifer, I am currently studying for a degree in Classics and I like reading, writing and music. Ok, lets stop rambling!
I first found out about Libera on Songs of Praise a few years back now. They showed the video for Stay With Me and performed a version of Sanctissima (Mini-Ben is still one of my favourite soloists to this day). But I didn't really start listening to them properly until last year when I came across the video for Time - and thought it was one of the most beautiful things I'd ever heard. After that, I listened to as many of their songs as I could and promptly asked for all the CDs for my birthday! Their music is just perfect for every mood. It can be really soothing but also uplifting too. Their style is so distinct from every other boy choir and the way their personalities come across in their singing makes it even better.
My favourite song has got to be 'A New Heaven' from the album Free. Anthony Chadney's voice is really underrated in my opinion and the whole combination of the music, the vocals and the lyrics never fail to leave me in tears! I also love 'Vespera', 'Dies Irae', 'Stay With Me' and 'Veni Sancte'. To be honest, I could probably listen to the Free album for the rest of my life and not get bored of it.
My favourite soloist of all time is Steven Geraghty. His voice is so versatile and pure; he has got to be up there with the best. And of course he is one of the longest standing members. His loyalty to Libera (along with Sam Coates) is amazing. For some reason, I have always had a bit of a soft spot for the elusive George Tarlton. He never sang a solo but he was part of the strong back up chorus in the early noughties (my favourite era of Libera). I was quite excited when I found a video of 'All Things Bright And Beautiful' when you get to hear his voice along with Chris Robson. Other favourites include the wonderful Ben Crawley, Oliver Putland, Daren Geraghty, Joe Platt, Liam O'Kane, Michael Horncastle, Anthony Chadney, Chris Robson, Josh Madine, Ralph Skan and Ben Philipp. Of the current members, it would have to be Cassius and Tom D-L.
I guess a bit about me too. My name is Jennifer, I am currently studying for a degree in Classics and I like reading, writing and music. Ok, lets stop rambling!