December 15, 2005
Heavenly Music
I don't believe in heaven but I can understand why Allegri's Miserere was kept secret in the Vatican for many years.
I find this piece of music hauntingly beautiful. Immediately after a tiring day at work, as I sit it down in the train to commence my journey home, I'll sometimes set my iPod to play The Tallis Scholars' recording of Miserere. With my eyes closed I let this masterful Renaissance music wash through my being, restoring my soul. I don't consider myself religious but I have to admit that Miserere has an out of this world quality.
If you've not had the good fortune to hear The Tallis Scholars sing Allegri's Miserere, "do yourself a favour" (as Molly Meldrum is fond of saying) and have a listen.
Come to think of it, I wonder if Molly's heard it?
Posted to Music by Keith Pitty