Libera OfficialOn Saturday 6th June 2020, we were due to perform a concert in Ely Cathedral in the UK. The concert was postponed - but instead we filmed an online Mini-Concert which went live at 7 30pm the same day. With us all confined to our own homes, we were apart, but sang together. If you would like to make a donation to help cover the production costs of this video please use this link libera.org.uk/?p=13662
Libera 6th June 2020Libera Official2020-06-06 | On Saturday 6th June 2020, we were due to perform a concert in Ely Cathedral in the UK. The concert was postponed - but instead we filmed an online Mini-Concert which went live at 7 30pm the same day. With us all confined to our own homes, we were apart, but sang together. If you would like to make a donation to help cover the production costs of this video please use this link libera.org.uk/?p=13662
Far Away (KANATA NO HIKARI). Written by Takatsugu Muramatsu (村松崇継) for the NHK TV Drama Hyokabe. Performed by Libera live on the Hour of Power. Soloist: Ben Philipp
For Libera's music visit libera.org.uk/musicUK Cathedral Concerts in 2024 🎶Libera Official2024-02-12 | We are so pleased to announce summer concerts in three UK cathedrals this year! We are delighted to return to Ely on 8th June, and Chester Cathedral on 27th July. We will also visit Lincoln Cathedral for the first time on 30th July.
Supporters will recall that we have performed in Ely three times - in 2017, 2018 and 2022. Our 2020 concert was postponed due to the pandemic, and instead we produced an online mini-concert, Apart But Together (youtu.be/oX3-YQTL50s). Longer standing supporters may also remember our previous visit to Chester, in 2010. We are delighted to return to both magnificent venues and we are also very excited to visit Lincoln for the first time.
Tickets for the Ely concert will go on sale on 20th February from the Cathedral Box Office - please do not contact the box office before then.
Tickets for Chester and Lincoln will be available in mid March from Ticketsource - please do not contact the cathedrals for tickets.Song Between You and Me 薬師丸ひろ子「きみとわたしのうたLibera Official2024-01-09 | Kimi to Watashi no Uta (Song Between You and Me) is the lead track on well-known actress and singer Hiroko Yakushimaru’s new album “Tree”.
Libera are most honoured to have been invited to collaborate with Yakushimaru-san on this special release. We were so pleased, once again, to work on the music with our good friend, Muramatsu-san who always writes such beautiful melodies. We actually learned and recorded the music whilst we were visiting Japan and were particularly pleased to be able to meet the wonderful, Yakushimaru-san and record the music video with her.
English Lyrics:
Song between you and me(featuring LIBERA)
I wish I could hold your hands with you. I wish I could reach you even though living in a distant country. A drop shines in your eyes, I wish I could stop it.
There is sadness in life and sometimes it is not bad crying. But you don't have to put up with painful things that you shed tears.
It is songs that make us to know people we don't know. There is a precious song for each person. Love and dream your future. I am here praying that for you.
If you ask yourself, is there any meaning to live? If you reply to yourself, you don't deserve to live.
I am telling you that you are wrong. When you just smile, everyone smiles. It's true! so smile! See? You make me smile too even if I am far.
It is songs that make us to know people we don't know. There is a precious song for each person. Love and dream your future. I am here praying that for you.
いっしょに 生きているBringing together people from all across the world 🌍Libera Official2024-01-04 | ...Happy Chistmas from Libera 🎄Libera Official2023-12-21 | Thank you so much for all the fantastic support in 2023; we're really excited to see and perform for you again next year. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our fans, from everyone at Libera 🎄The Resonanz Childrens Choir and Libera perform Nusantara/Sing For Our WorldLibera Official2023-12-09 | We are delighted to present a collaboration between Libera and The Resonanz Children's Choir from Jakarta, Indonesia. In this special video East meets West with both choirs singing the same song in their respective languages.
The underlying theme of our joint production is "unity in diversity" with music being a way of bringing together people from opposite sides of the world, especially at this turbulent time.
A special thanks to Mrs Giok Hartono for her guidance and dedication to the conception of this special project.
CREDITS
Audio
The Resonanz Children’s Choir (Directed by Avip Priatna) Libera (Directed by Robert Prizeman and Sam Coates)
Music composed by Elwin Hendrijanto Lyrics: Jesslyn Juniata, Robert Prizeman, Dominic Ferris, Neysa Ayu, Elwin Hendrijanto
Orchestral arrangement: Elwin Hendrijanto, Sam Coates Choral Arrangement: Elwin Hendrijanto, Sam Coates, Fero Aldiansya, Robert Prizeman.
Mixed by Dominic Ferris Mastered by Tim Debney at Fluid Mastering
Produced by Dominic Ferris & Elwin Hendrijanto
Video
Original Resonanz Video produced by Nicholas Saputra & Mandy Marahimin, and directed by Aditya Ahmad.
Original Libera Videos from a live performance, filmed by Amy Ryan Media and from a studio shoot, produced by Scott Jaeger.
Video collaboration re-edited by Roberto PerkasaLibera - The LighthouseLibera Official2023-07-01 | **Stop Press** Vote for The Lighthouse in the Fab Chart Music Video chart fabchart.net/awards-2024.html *************
A new ambient pop-inspired piece by ex-Libera singer and co-producer of our new album Forever, Joshua Madine, wistfully musing on the metaphor of a lighthouse.
Lyrics:
At the end of the jetty where the walkway meets the blue. I'll stand a-lone in the darkness shining through.
No wind can sway me. All rain a welcome shower. To muse is to soar through heaven. Hour on hour.
Roving through the night, weary hearts ignite, when they catch a glimpse of that familiar light, Nothing anywhere ever can compare to the one who’s always there.
O, great conveyor for you I’ll be an aid. You’ll steer an untroubled passage unswayed.
But, sweet deliv'rer, one day, to me, attend. I'll long to hear you calling, my friend.
Roving through the night, weary hearts ignite, when they catch a glimpse of that familiar light, Nothing anywhere ever can compare to the one who’s always there.
Out of the fog out of the mire a familiar outline fires afar. Hurrying over the glimmering bath stemming the tide holding us apart.
Ploughing ahead with certain design, a shot in the dark, an invisible line, long awaited, hurtling through, into the light and I'm born anew.
Now after all, returned again, you heard my call, you heard, my friend, and while away, I watched afar, now here you’ll stay, now here you are.
This song features on our album "Forever" orcd.co/ihd91
Album Details: International Release date: 23 June 2023 USA Release date: 7 July 2023 Catalogue No: IHCD91 Format: CD digipack & Digital Label: Libera Music / Invisible Hands Music Number of tracks: 13
Produced by Chris and Sian SaltLibera - 永遠の絆 Kizuna ForeverLibera Official2023-06-20 | Written for us by our friend Takatsugu Muramatsu, we are honoured that 永遠の絆 (Kizuna Forever) is the bonus track on the Japanese edition of our album Forever.
This song has been released as a Digital single.
https://linkco.re/C4vdbPyn?lang=en
Lyrics: There’s a truth that I’ve always known Certain as the stars are aglow Where e’er we tread A single thread Will bind us closely and no matter where we go
Stitching like the fabric of all time Knit with such an intricate design Through night and day Which ever path I take And still it seems you’re with me more than I could ever know
Across the lands, beyond the years Sharing both our joy our sorrow and our fears Thus the story goes, and thus will always be Stretching far beyond eternity
And so we sing with a song that’s never ending And so it rings out across all space and time And though we cling to the past To the future cast our eyes For we know we’ll always have Kizuna The ties that bind
Certain as the changing of the tide Ever be my guardian and my guide O’er mountain steep Or oceans wide and deep You’ll stay with me, A friend who is forever at my side
Pre-chorus Across the lands, beyond the years Sharing both our joy our sorrow and our fears Thus the story goes, and thus will always be Stretching far beyond eternity
And so we sing with a song that’s never ending And so it rings out across all space and time And though we cling to the past To the future cast our eyes For we know we’ll always have Kizuna
We’ll ever sing with a song that has no ending It ever rings out across all space and time And though we cling to the past To the future cast our eyes We know we will share Kizuna The ties that bindLibera - Ave Verum by Albinoni (Adagio in G Minor)Libera Official2023-06-17 | Albinoni’s solemn Adagio in G minor (arranged by Remo Giazotto) provides the music for this stunning setting of the words of the Ave Verum, which reaches a thrilling climax at 02:50.
Arranged by Remo Giazotto.
Lyrics:
Ave verum corpus, natum de Maria Virgine, vere passum, immolatum in cruce pro homine.
Cuius latus perforatum fluxit aqua et sanguine esto nobis prægustatum in mortis examine.
O Iesu dulcis, O Iesu pie, O Iesu, fili Mariae. Miserere mei
This song features on our album "Forever" orcd.co/ihd91 Soloist: Frederick Mushrafi
Album Details: International Release date: 23 June 2023 USA Release date: 7 July 2023 Catalogue No: IHCD91 Format: CD digipack & Digital Label: Libera Music / Invisible Hands Music Number of tracks: 13
Video produced by Scott JaegerLibera Forever - Introducing our new albumLibera Official2023-05-27 | ‘Forever’ is the first album recording without Libera’s founder, Robert Prizeman, at the helm. The Libera sound was conceived by Robert and was first truly realised in recorded form in 1999. Since then, the sound and repertoire have evolved as the group has gained popularity with audiences across the globe. In the early days the music was mainly based on Robert’s compositions, taking influence from ancient plainchant and the great choral repertoire, as well as contemporary production and instrumentation. The boys’ voices, however, have always been front and centre.
Where to start with this record then? Robert left a couple of unfinished pieces, which provided the starting point for this album. Other tracks look back at Libera’s past, some are covers with a Libera spin, but, most excitingly, some are new compositions by members of the Libera family who grew up singing for and making music with Robert.
The team working on this record is testament to the strength of Robert's rich musical legacy. However, his legacy is more than just the music he gave us; Libera is a family, which is managed and guided by a small team of generous volunteers. Without them, along with the support of families, schools, churches, and friends, we would not be able to sustain Robert’s vision to bring this unique music to listeners around the world, whilst providing the singers with the very best musical training and experiences.
It is the work of all these people, but even more so, the commitment, musicianship and good nature of the singers that gives us great hope that the future of Libera is in safe hands. Sam Coates 2023
1 Beati Quorum - Rauol Neumann 2 God Only Knows (Beach Boys cover) - Brian Wilson 3 Far Away - Takatsugu Muramatsu 4 Ave Verum - Albinoni (Adagio in G minor) 5 The Lighthouse - Josh Madine 6 O Beata - Robert Prizeman 7 Anima Christi - Marco Frisina 8 Come My Way - Robert Prizeman 9 At Sea - Josh Madine 10 Sing For Ever - Robert Prizeman 11 Be Still My Soul - Sibelius (Finlandia) 12 A Grateful Heart - Mary Plumstead 13 Love Shine a Light (Katrina and the Waves cover) - Kimberley Rew
Album Details: International Release date: 23 June 2023 USA Release date: 7 July 2023 Catalogue No: IHCD91 Format: CD digipack & Digital Label: Libera Music / Invisible Hands Music Number of tracks: 13Libera - God Only Knows (Beach Boys Cover)Libera Official2023-05-20 | Often praised as one of the greatest songs of all time, this timeless Beach Boys classic by Brian Wilson takes on a new life in this new arrangement with Libera’s ecstatic harmonies.
This song features on our album "Forever" orcd.co/ihd91
Lyrics:
I may not always love you But long as there are stars above you You never need to doubt it I’ll make you so sure about it God only knows what I’d be without you
If you should ever leave me Though life would still go on believe me The world could show nothing to me So what good would living do me God only knows what I’d be without you
God only knows what I’d be without you
This song features on our album "Forever". Album Details: International Release date: 23 June 2023 USA Release date: 7 July 2023 Catalogue No: IHCD91 Format: CD digipack & Digital Label: Libera Music / Invisible Hands Music Number of tracks: 13
Filmed on tour in South Korea Produced by Scott JaegerLibera - Love Shine a Light (Katrina and the Waves cover)Libera Official2023-05-06 | The UK’s last winning Eurovision entry from 1997, originally sung by Katrina and the Waves, returns with soaring Libera harmonies in this year when the famed song contest returns to British soil.
This song features on our album "Forever" orcd.co/ihd91
Lyrics: Love shine a light in every corner of my heart Let the love light carry, let the love light carry Light up the magic in every little part Let our love shine a light in every corner of our hearts
Love shine a light in every corner of my dreams Let the love light carry, let the love light carry Like the mighty river, flowing from the stream Let our love shine a light in every corner of my dreams
And we’re all gonna shine a light together All shine a light to light the way Brothers and sisters, in every little part Let our love shine a light in every corner of our hearts
Love shine a light in every corner of the world Let the love light carry, let the love light carry Light up the magic, for every boy and girl Let our love shine a light in every corner of the world
Album Details: International Release date: 23 June 2023 USA Release date: 7 July 2023 Catalogue No: IHCD91 Format: CD digipack & Digital Label: Libera Music / Invisible Hands Music Number of tracks: 13
Video by Scott JaegerBehind the scenes and Christmas Message 2022Libera Official2022-12-24 | Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Enjoy this behind the scenes peek of our concert in St John's Smith Square.Once an AngelLibera Official2022-05-07 | Here’s a recording of one of Robert Prizeman’s last compositions, Once An Angel, recorded live at St. John’s Smith Square, London in December 2021.Libera Christmas Message 2021Libera Official2021-12-24 | Happy Christmas to all our friends and supporters. To see our Christmas music try our Christmas Music Playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF_pjbI-JsWd_X-wUVyvoBGL4WJ1PfvFULibera - Cum DederitLibera Official2021-11-28 | Performed by Libera from the 2021 album ‘ IF’ Solo - Dominik Clarke
An arrangement of the mesmeric solo from Vivaldi’s ‘Nisi Dominus’
Music – Antonio Vivaldi from ‘Nisi Dominus’ Arranged - Sam Coates
Video by Scott JaegerLibera - Sing for our world - Nusantara (Live)Libera Official2021-11-27 | Sing for our World (Nusantara) was recorded live at St Johns Smith Square on 6th December 2020.
Music and original lyrics – Elwin Hendrijanto English translation and additional lyrics – Robert Prizeman & Dominic Ferris
Filmed by Amy Ryan Media.Libera - If (Live)Libera Official2021-11-13 | If was recorded live at St Johns Smith Square on 6th December 2020.
Music – Michael Nyman Words – Roger Pulvers Vocal arrangement – Robert Prizeman
Filmed by Amy Ryan Media.Libera - Let me make songs (Live)Libera Official2021-10-30 | Let me make songs for the people was recorded live at St Johns Smith Square on 6th December 2020.
Music – Robert Prizeman Words – Frances Harper
Filmed by Amy Ryan Media.Libera - Once an AngelLibera Official2021-10-16 | This song is performed by LIBERA from the 2021 album ‘ IF’
Libera directed by Robert Prizeman Video by Scott JaegerLibera - Sing for our World (Nusantara)Libera Official2021-10-09 | This Indonesian song is performed by LIBERA from the 2021 album ‘ IF’
Libera directed by Robert Prizeman Video by Scott JaegerLibera - IFLibera Official2021-09-10 | Performed by LIBERA from the 2021 album ‘ IF’ Solo - Daniel White To purchase the album on CD or Digital go to libera.org.uk/music/if
Libera directed by Robert Prizeman Video directed by Chris and Sian Salt
Lighting cameraman - Jon Stapleton Editor - Mike Fielding Designer - Humphrey JaegerLibera IF - an introduction to the albumLibera Official2021-09-04 | Discover our album "IF"
Music & Words – Richard Smallwood Arranged – Robert Prizeman & Adam Sztaba
Filmed by Amy Ryan Media.Libera - Deep Peace (A Gaelic Blessing)Libera Official2021-03-06 | Deep Peace was recorded live at St Johns Smith Square on 6th December 2020.
Music – John Rutter Words – Traditional
Filmed by Amy Ryan Media.Libera - The Angel GabrielLibera Official2021-02-20 | The Angel Gabriel was recorded live at St Johns Smith Square on 6th December 2020.
Music – Traditional Arranged – Robert Prizeman Words – Traditional - English paraphrase - Sabine Baring-Gould
Filmed by Amy Ryan Media.Libera - Sing Lullaby (The Infant King)Libera Official2021-02-06 | Sing Lullaby was recorded live at St Johns Smith Square on 6th December 2020.
Music – Traditional Arranged – Sam Coates Words – Sabine Baring-Gould
Filmed by Amy Ryan Media.Libera - Walking in the air (from The Snowman)Libera Official2021-01-23 | Walking in the Air was recorded live at St Johns Smith Square on 6th December 2020. It forms the centrepiece of the animated film The Snowman, sung by Peter Auty. It was later re-recorded by Aled Jones. This version is sung by Luca Brugnoli who was runner up in the BBCs Young Chorister of the Year competition in 2022.
Music – Howard Blake Arranged by Robert Prizeman Words – Howard Blake
Lyrics:
We’re walking in the air We’re floating in the moonlit sky The people far below are sleeping as we fly
I’m holding very tight I’m riding in the midnight blue I’m finding I can fly so high above with you
On across the world the villages go by like dreams The rivers and the hills, the forests and the streams Children gaze open mouthed taken by surprise Nobody down below believes their eyes
We’re surfing in the air, we’re swimming in the frozen sky We’re drifting over icy mountains floating by Suddenly swooping low on an ocean deep Rousing up a mighty monster from his sleep
We’re walking in the air We’re dancing in the midnight sky And everyone who sees us greets us as we fly
We’re walking in the air
Filmed by Amy Ryan Media.Libera - Noel NouveletLibera Official2021-01-10 | Noel Nouvelet was recorded live at St Johns Smith Square on 6th December 2020.
Music – Traditional Arranged – Sam Coates Words – Traditional
Filmed by Amy Ryan Media.Libera - I Saw Three ShipsLibera Official2020-12-27 | I Saw Three Ships was recorded live at St Johns Smith Square on 6th December 2020.
Filmed by Amy Ryan Media.Libera Christmas Message 2020Libera Official2020-12-24 | Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year from Libera.Libera - Poor Little JesusLibera Official2020-12-20 | Poor little Jesus was recorded live at St Johns Smith Square on 6th December 2020.
Music & Words – traditional Arranged – Sam Coates
Filmed by Amy Ryan Media.Libera - In The Bleak Mid WinterLibera Official2020-12-13 | In The Bleak Mid Winter was recorded live at St Johns Smith Square on 6th December 2020.
Music – Gustav Holst Words – Christina Rossetti Arranged – Robert Prizeman
Filmed by Amy Ryan Media.Libera - Ding Dong Merrily On HighLibera Official2020-12-09 | Ding Dong Merrily On High was recorded live at St Johns Smith Square on 6th December 2020.
This song is featured on our album 'Christmas Carols with Libera'
Music – Traditional Arranged – Sam Coates Words – George Woodward
Filmed by Amy Ryan Media.If the Kids are United: With Andy and the Odd SocksLibera Official2020-11-15 | For 'Odd Socks Day' in the UK - which is held in aid of the anti-bullying charity and supported by millions of children each year - Libera joined their voices to the campaign song ‘If the Kids are United’. This is part of the song... ⬇️
To see more about the charity and to add your support, please visit http://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.... #oddsocksday #kidsareunited #antibullyingweekThis is LiberaLibera Official2020-09-03 | Discover Libera at libera.org.ukFar Away (Live) Performed by LiberaLibera Official2020-06-25 | Far Away (KANATA NO HIKARI). Written by Takatsugu Muramatsu (村松崇継) for the NHK TV Drama Hyokabe. Performed by Libera and recorded live in the St Pieterskerk, Leiden, The Netherlands. Soloist: Tom Cully Producer: Daniel Hart Director: Philip Byrd For Libera's music visit libera.org.uk/musicSanctus Performed by LiberaLibera Official2020-06-23 | This was recorded live in the St Pieterskerk, Leiden, The Netherlands. Producer: Daniel Hart Director: Philip ByrdSalva Performed by LiberaLibera Official2020-06-21 | This was recorded live in the St Pieterskerk, Leiden, The Netherlands. Producer: Daniel Hart Director: Philip ByrdI Vow To Thee Performed by LiberaLibera Official2020-06-18 | This was recorded live in the St Pieterskerk, Leiden, The Netherlands. Producer: Daniel Hart Director: Philip ByrdLibera 6th June 2020 - Joyful JoyfulLibera Official2020-06-13 | On Saturday 6th June 2020, we were due to perform a concert in Ely Cathedral in the UK.
The concert was postponed - but instead we filmed an online Mini-Concert which went live at 7 30pm the same day. 'Joyful Joyful' was one of the songs we performed.
With us all confined to our own homes, we were apart, but sang together. View the full concert here youtu.be/oX3-YQTL50s
To purchase Libera CDs visit our shop libera.org.uk/shopLibera 6th June 2020 - SmileLibera Official2020-06-12 | On Saturday 6th June 2020, we were due to perform a concert in Ely Cathedral in the UK.
The concert was postponed - but instead we filmed an online Mini-Concert which went live at 7 30pm the same day. 'Smile' was one of the songs we performed.
With us all confined to our own homes, we were apart, but sang together. View the full concert here youtu.be/oX3-YQTL50s
To purchase Libera CDs visit our shop libera.org.uk/shopLibera 6th June 2020 - Ave MariaLibera Official2020-06-11 | On Saturday 6th June 2020, we were due to perform a concert in Ely Cathedral in the UK.
The concert was postponed - but instead we filmed an online Mini-Concert which went live at 7 30pm the same day. 'Ave Maria' was one of the songs we performed.
With us all confined to our own homes, we were apart, but sang together. View the full concert here youtu.be/oX3-YQTL50s
To purchase Libera CDs visit our shop libera.org.uk/shopLibera 6th June 2020 - O For The WingsLibera Official2020-06-10 | On Saturday 6th June 2020, we were due to perform a concert in Ely Cathedral in the UK.
The concert was postponed - but instead we filmed an online Mini-Concert which went live at 7 30pm the same day. 'O For The Wings' was one of the songs we performed.
With us all confined to our own homes, we were apart, but sang together. View the full concert here youtu.be/oX3-YQTL50s
To purchase Libera CDs visit our shop libera.org.uk/shopLibera 6th June 2020 - Deep PeaceLibera Official2020-06-09 | On Saturday 6th June 2020, we were due to perform a concert in Ely Cathedral in the UK.
The concert was postponed - but instead we filmed an online Mini-Concert which went live at 7 30pm the same day. 'Deep Peace' was one of the songs we performed.
With us all confined to our own homes, we were apart, but sang together. View the full concert here youtu.be/oX3-YQTL50s
To purchase Libera CDs visit our shop libera.org.uk/shopLibera 6th June 2020 - Total PraiseLibera Official2020-06-08 | On Saturday 6th June 2020, we were due to perform a concert in Ely Cathedral in the UK.
The concert was postponed - but instead we filmed an online Mini-Concert which went live at 7 30pm the same day. 'Total Praise' was one of the songs we performed.
With us all confined to our own homes, we were apart, but sang together. View the full concert here youtu.be/oX3-YQTL50s
To purchase Libera CDs visit our shop libera.org.uk/shopStay With Me Performed by LiberaLibera Official2020-05-08 | This was recorded live in the St Pieterskerk, Leiden, The Netherlands. Producer: Daniel Hart Director: Philip ByrdLibera in America: What A Wonderful WorldLibera Official2020-05-08 | From a live concert recording made at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC in the USA
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