YarravillePaul

I have always been a bit of a sucker for Pie Jesu. If I remember correctly, it is part of the formal structure of a traditional requiem mass. I have heard many variations over the years and, in the right mood, I can be moved to tears.

Mozart's version would be my favorite requiem mass, with Dvořák very a close second. Andrew Lloyd-Webber's version is probably the most popular version, with the Pie Jesu sung in a very moving way by British lad Andrew Johnston. His singing is preceded by a moving story about struggling with being different at school.

I acknowledge that many others have also posted this clip: The Mangina Monologues, Aussielicious, and Towleroad, Dr Benton Quest ...

Here are some more versions of Pie Jesu. The last one is very good!




Here is the english translation from WikiAnswers:

Pie Jesu, Pie Jesu, Pie Jesu, Pie Jesu, Qui tollis peccata mundi; Dona eis requiem, Dona eis requiem. Angus Dei, Angus Dei, Angus Dei, Angus Dei, Qui tollis peccata mundi; Dona eis requiem, Dona eis requiem. Sempiternam, sempiternam requiem.

Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy, You who take away the sins of the world; Grant them peace, Grant them peace. Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God, You who take away the sins of the world; Grant them peace, Grant them peace. Peace everlasting, everlasting.