The Bible and Music

The magnificat, also known as the song of Mary, is one of the most famous songs in Christianity. The words were first put into song during the Renaissance era. There are numerous artists who have made different renditions of the Magnificat. After listening to some of the different composers on youtube, the one that stuck out to me the most was the Arvo Part rendition. I found this the most interesting because after hearing about him during class last week, I knew more about his composition style. My favorite part of the magnificat I listened to by him was No. 6. O Konig. I liked how all of the voices in the choir were layered to create a more complex build than the other parts I listened to. All of the voices came together to make a beautiful song.