Magnificat: IV. Et misericordia
The Magnificat is the Virgin Mary’s song of praise to God after one of the Bible’s greatest wonders: the angel Gabriel visiting her with the message that she is to be the mother of God’s son -- YouTube.
Music
Calibrations measure the music of the artist or band but omit contributions beyond that context such as hired songwriters, guest performers and other collaborators.
Is That All There Is? by Peggy Lee
Request: The mature spiritual aspirant is one who has explored the ego’s options and false promises of happiness. The ego’s final song, after examination, is represented by a famous singer’s poignant song, “Is That All There Is?” -- David R. Hawkins.
Loreena McKennitt (music)
Energy of music. Sample...
Seasons in the Sun, sung by Terry Jacks
Priority request: Hit song from 1974: "We had joy, we had fun / We had seasons in the sun / But the hills that we climbed / Were just seasons out of time."
Star Sky- Two Steps From Hell
Priority request: One of the most exhilarating songs I've ever listened to.
Teyata, by Samsara Boulevard
Performance by a Hungarian spiritual, world-music band in Budapest. Video embedded. By request. Thanks!
song: Day is Done by Nana Mouskouri
Do you ask why I'm sighing my son / You must inherit what mankind has done / In this world full of sorrow and woe / If you ask me why this is so I really don't know.
Om Namaha Shivaya
by Robert Gass and On Wings of Song. Video embedded.
Hans Zimmer (music)
Composer of movie soundtracks.
Ennio Morricone (music)
"composer, orchestrator, conductor, and trumpet player who wrote music in a wide range of styles" -- wikipedia.
Celtic Woman
Started in 2004, they've released 20 albums and sold 9 million records worldwide -- wikipedia.
Sade
One of the most successful British female artists in history, she is often recognised as an influence on contemporary music. Her success in the music industry was recognised with the Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2002 -- wikipedia.
"Imagine" by John Lennon
"Imagine there's no countries /
It isn't hard to do /
Nothing to kill or die for /
And no religion, too"
Andrea Bocelli - Nelle Tue Mani (Now We Are Free)
Request: The most powerful voice I heard in this song. Probably peak of career of Andrea.
If Ye Love Me (music)
Energy of this piece by Thomas Tallis.