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For Part One (introduction to Libera and to the Timeline, extensive overview, & coverage for 1981-2007), please go to: http://liberatimeline.blogspot.com/
For The Tables of Contents for all Parts & Appendix A (there is also a Table of Contents at the beginning of each part): https://liberatimelinetocappenda.blogspot.com/
For Part Two (2008-2009): http://liberatimeline2.blogspot.com/
For Part Three (2010): http://liberatimeline3.blogspot.com/
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For Part Five (2012): http://liberatimeline5.blogspot.com/
For Part Six (January-May 2013): http://libera-timeline-6.blogspot.com/
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For Part 12 (January 1st to August 17th, 2019): https://liberahistoricaltimelinepart12.blogspot.com/
For Part 12A (August 18th to December 31st, 2019): https://lib-era-historicaltimelinepart12a.blogspot.com/
For Part 13 (January 1st to December 31st, 2020): https://liberatimelinepart13.blogspot.com/
For Part 14 (January 1st – July 5th, 2021: https://liberahisttimelinepart14.blogspot.com/2021
For Part 14a (July 5th - December 31st, 2021: https://histtimeline14alibera.blogspot.com
For Part 15 (January 1st - February 20th, 2022): https://15libhisttimeline.blogspot.com
For Part 15A ( February 20th - Present, 2022): https://libhisttimelinepart15a.blogspot.com
For Part 16 (January 1st – December 31st, 2023): https://libhisttimeline16.blogspot.com
For Part 17 (January 1st – Present, 2024) https://libhisttimeline17.blogspot.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_QxyqDixoY&t=2s (Song Between You and Me/Hiroko Yakushimaru and Libera/1-24/5:00)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ifqJjUNiKA&t=26s (Precious are the Lips/I Hope Kanebo Live With Rouge/January, 2024/1:00)
Patrick Fandelok provided the lyrics, and one of the boys apparently provided the spoken tagline at the end.
Libera's music has been featured in advertisements for years, but this may have been one of the most unusual instances.
0:30 : that speak unto the world from your heart
0:33 : Brightest of them all,
0:34 : you’ll shimmer and dazzle like a star
0:37 : Precious are the lips
0:39 : that do not hide away who you are
0:43 : Riding over every age
0:45 : Stronger each and everyday
0:47 : Oh, beautiful and free
0:49 : Saying what you mean
0:50 : Tell us what tomorrow brings
0:51 : Precious are the lips
0:53 : that speak unto the world from your heart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CprYUY9RQ_0 (Ave Verum [Adagio in G Minor) by Tomaso Albinoni/ Solo by Freddie Mushrafi/3:55)
On February 12th, an announcement and brief YouTube video from Libera:
UK CATHEDRAL CONCERTS 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyojO8ki5ak&t=2s (Promotional ad for Libera’s Summer 2024 UK concerts, with Cory Agyei, Ben Hill, and Leon Clarke/:27)
We have announced summer concerts in three UK cathedrals. 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. 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.
On February 14th, in a Valentine's Day YouTube video, Leon Clarke, Pietro Vergani, and Thomas Mushrafi announced that Libera will be performing in Japan in October of 2024.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2pu6UdzR_g (Announcement of Japan fall tour 2024, with Leon Clarke, Piwtro Vergani, and Thomas Mushrafi/:24)
LIBERA ANGEL VOICES TOUR 2024
18:30 Tuesday, October 29 at Tokyo LINE CUBE SHIBUYA
18:30 Wednesday, October 30 at Tokyo LINE CUBE SHIBUYA
19:00 Friday, November 1 at OSAKA GRAND CUBE
Luca is in the bottom row, second from right. He was also nominated for Best Cover Song, for his recording of "Somewhere in My Memory." |
In early March, long-time Libera fan Yorkie discovered a gem: an AI-enhanced HD YouTube video of an early performance by Libera's earliest incarnation, the St. Philip's Boys Choir.
Wogan, introducing the song, noted that it had been chosen as the anthem for that year's Children in Need telethon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZP905aXpEQ&t=7s (Sing For Ever/solos by Jaymi Bandtok and Sam Harper/Wogan/1987/HD version 2024/8:13)
On April 1st, fan Mercurial909 noted that Libera's YouTube video of "Ave Verum Corpus" (see above) had reached over 2.5 million plays.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GhosVI3cZo (Libera at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church/Joyful, Joyful/2019/4:21)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP3tKsn2Oyw (Libera at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church/The Prayer/solo by Daniel White/2019/6:28)
Another set of videos surfaced shortly afterwards, with clips of assorted films in which Libera sang on the soundtrack. This compilation shows the versatility of the group, as it includes more traditional classical-music fare than Libera usually performs. Their singing has also appeared in TV specials, Japanese films, video-game soundtracks, and commercials.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COSi7WfppBQ&t=0s
(Libera in Movie Soundtracks; Part 2/7:33_
1. "The Blessing of the Boats," from The Merchant of Venice, 2005
2. "Vide Cor Meum," and "Dear Clarice," from Hannibal, 2001
3. "Kyrie Eleison," from Cousin Bette, 1998
4. "The Waltz of the Snowflakes," from The Nutcracker, 2009
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRKKUMb3ybI (Libera in Movie Soundtracks; Part 1/4:33
1. "Benedictus Deus," from The Great Miracle; solo by Stefan Leadbeater, 2011
2. "Holidays Before the War," from Le Secret, 2007
3. "Bassanio's Song," from The Merchant of Venice; solo by Ben Crawley, 2005
4. "Let My Home Be My Gallows," from Hannibal, 2001
5. "Do Not Stand," from The Snow Queen; solo by Ben Crawley, 2009
From Wikipedia: Libera Movie soundtracks[edit]
- Twelve Monkeys (1995)[32]
- Romeo and Juliet (1996)[32]
- Cousin Bette (1998)
- Hannibal (2001)
- The Merchant of Venice (2004)
- Nobody to Watch Over Me (2008)
- The Greatest Miracle (2011)
- From the New World (novel) (2012 anime)
• Home Alone II
On May 1st, the UK-based "Fab Chart" announced the winners of its annual music awards.
The winners were chosen through online voting, with Libera fans weighing in substantially.
On May 4th, Libera performed what had become an annual mini-concert for Viking Cruise Lines, a frequent sponsor of the group's tours. Two events took place, first on the ship Viking Sky, docked at Greenwich, England following a world cruise, and the next day on the Viking Neptune.
End of Part 17 for Now