Official Website's New Look

It's about 18 hours ago, Libera launched their Official Website's new look. Ah, I am SUPER like it. How refresh to see different colors in there. Here is the new layout:

So, what else is new?

We can see at Home page, Libera added some applications that enables us to see updates from Facebook, Liblog, Twitter, and Youtube. How nice, right? Besides, they also added News and Events on it so we firstly see the updates when open the website. Other than that it remained the same as before, only had a little upgrade and touch up to look more attractive. But, I REALLY appreciated their work to make something different like this. And of course I love it. This is much better than the old one. GREAT JOB, guys! Keep up the good work!   

They also have new collection of pictures in their Gallery menu. Here are some my favorite pictures. You absolutely would love it! To see the rest of album. Click the link above. 

That's definitely a beautiful single picture of an Angel. 

(Auw, Mini James!!)

I love the yellow-green lighting radiated the boys

One word: CUTE.

How beautiful reflection. Great shot! Clever!

Love love Madine always. More cute picture please!

New Song: Libera Featured in Movie

Again Libera is working for a movie soundtrack. The movie is The Great Miracle (El Gran Milagro), a 3D animated film directed by Bruce Morris of Disney fame, and tells the story of 3 characters who are facing differing life struggles, and end up in a Cathedral to attend daily Catholic Mass. 

The soundtracks can be found on a digital format album that has the same title with the movie. The funny thing is this album has released on February 14, 2011, and we just found that now. But, the movie will be released in October 2011. Libera was featured in 4 songs, but they have a large portion in Benedictus Deus. The others are  "Offerings", "I Miss You", and "Ultimate Love". These beautiful songs are all composed by Mark McKenzie. McKenzie is one of the most underrated film composers, probably the most underrated, generally writing very beautiful, lyrical orchestral music but capable of action, suspense, whatever.
Here are some reviews for the album (Click on the title for the complete review): 

- Movie Music UK

The London Libera Boy’s Choir conducted by Robert Prizeman enters the fray in the astonishing “Benedictus Deus”, which grows from a solo boy soprano to a duet to the full choir and orchestra over the course of a mere 97 stunning seconds. Later, their angelic cooing gives the triumphant and turbulent “Offerings” and the first half of the bold and vivid “I Miss You” a sense of majesty and grandeur, while their more emotionally charged and tragic vocal performances during “Ultimate Love” provides one of the score’s darkest moments of poignancy.

- Main Titles

The London's Libera Boys choir plays a large role in heightening the already liturgical quality of the story. And Mckenzie uses it so magical that you'll receive goosebumps during them. The choral song (and orchestral back up) in "Benedictus Deus" is simply magical, whilst forming a magical unison with the strings in "Offering", another McKenzie career highlight. Here the choir is actually singing in the magical presentation many Ennio Morricone scores delivered us during the years (including Marco Polo and The Mission).

The emotionally charged music is actually the music of the track "Offering" without the choir behind it, and shows immediately another meaning when the love theme on piano and a lovely main theme make it transform from a pompous opening to an emotional sign of love. That testament arrives when love conquers all in "Ultimate Love", showing off with the love theme in full romantic color.

You can purchase it (and/or hear the samples) from Amazon, iTunes, emusic, 7digital or another stores. Here  below is a sample for one of the songs. The boys can be heard from 10:50.

Thank you for Jimmy Riddle and Fan de LoK from Libera Dreams Forum.

Someone has uploaded a video contain Benedictus Deus and Ascension/Gloria Patri. Wow, beautiful song. I think it's Stefan got the solo part in Benedictus Deus. His voice is magnificent. Enjoy :)

Libera Soloists

Every generation has their golden soloists in each era, whether they were named as St. Philip's Choir, or Angel Voices, or Libera as their current name now. Here is the list of former and active members who were/are well-known as main soloists in Libera. You can click the song title to bring you to the song on Youtube. Many thanks to everyone who has managed those awesome channels. It's such a big help for me. Let me know of I missed something/someone here. This list will be updated gradually as the new soloists come.

1. Jaymi Bandtock (Sing For Ever, New Day)
Jaymi is the first ever soloist of St. Philip's Boys Choir that appeared in the public. With his crystal clear voice, He sang most of the solo parts on both classical and re-arranged pop songs.

- Morning Has Broken
- Deep Peace (A Gaelic Blessing)
- San Damiano
- Footprints
- Sing For Ever
- I Have A Dream
- Pie Jesu
- For The Beauty of the Earth
- Panis Angelicus
- Adoramus Te


TV Appearances and others:
- Light the Candles

2. Gareth Lowman (Sing For Ever, New Day, Angel Voices)
Gareth Lowman was a member of the St. Philip's Boys' Choir during the late 1980s and early 1990s and appeared on three of their albums, the second of which he featured quite prominently as a soloist.

- Light the Candles
- Always There (Howard's Way theme)
- One Voice
- Bright Eyes
- Sailing
- One Day

TV Appearances and others:
- Christmas Wrapping

3. Oliver Putland (Angel Voices, Angel Voices)
He was a soloist who had a beautiful-gentle voice. He had a bried perform in Libera (late 1991 - 1993). He sang in oly one album of Angel Voices which almost the solos are led by him. Now Oliver currently works as an animator.

- Pie Jesu
- For the Beauty of the Earth
- I Have A Dream
- O for the Wings of a Dove
- Be Still for the Presence of the Lord
- Glory to Thee My God this Night
- One Voice
- Praise to the Lord the Almighty
- Panis Angelicus
- Adoramus Te
- Morning Has Broken
- Sailing
- Sing For Ever
- Be Still My Soul
- San Damiano

 TV Appearances and others:
- Amazing Grace

4. Daren Geraghty (Angel Voices, Angel Voices, Angel Voices 2, Angel Voices 3)
He was the main soloist of Angel Voices in the early 1990s. His voice can be heard in many songs during that time. He appeared in many videos, especially the TV series Thora on the Straight and Narrow.

- Pie Jesu
- For the Beauty of the Earth
- Be Still for the Presence of the Lord
- Morning Has Broken
- Nunc Dimittis
- Evening Falls
- Jesus Bids Us Shine/ Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam
- Light the Candles Round the World
- Gaudete

TV Appearances and others:
- God Be in My Head
- De Profundis
- One Voice
- Close Every Door to Me
- Sing A Song
- How Can I Keep From Singing

5. Liam O'Kane (Angel Voices 2, Angel Voices 3, Libera, Welcome To Libera's World)
Liam began singing with the St. Philip's Boys' Choir when he was 8. Over time, he developed his child voice into one of the finest voices ever to come out of St. Philip's. After left Libera he plays in the band called Jimmy the Squirrel.

- Close Every Door To Me
- Walking in the Air
- White Christmas
- Salva Me
- Agnus Dei
- Jubilate
- Beata Lux
- Sancta



TV Appearances and others:
- Christope Robin Saying His Prayer
- Be Still of the Presence of the Lord
- I Have A Dream
- Grateful Heart
- Pie Jesu
- Be Still of the Presence of the Lord
- How Can I Keep From Singing

6. Steven Geraghty (Angel Voices 3, Libera, Luminosa)
It seems music talent runs in Geraghtys' blood. Steven started sing in Libera at age seven, poised to emerge as a strong high-note solo presence. Now he is still working and assisting in Libera. Glad to know some boys never (really) left Libera.

- Away in a Manger
- Mistletoe and Wine
- Dies Irae
- Vespera
- Ave Maria (Caccini)
- Luminosa (Debussy)
- Stabat
- Veni Sancte

TV Appearances and others:
- Salva Me
- Before the Ending (Te Lucis)
- Jesus Loves Me

7. Adam Harris (Angel Voices 3, Libera)
He is a must-be-mentioned soloist of Libera. He has contributed to Libera's two albums Angel Voices 3 and Libera, both of which feature a mass of brilliant solos special for him.

- The Holly and the Ivy
- Do You Hear What I Hear?
- Libera
- Mysterium
- Lux Aeterna

TV Appearances and others:
- Salva Me
- Pie Jesu
- Gaudete


8. Ben Crawley (Luminosa, Free, Welcome to Libera's World, Eternal, Prayer)
A talented boy-Ben Crawley joined Libera in 1999 at age 12. Mostly in this group the boys start singing at seven or eight years of age. He was like late-blooming flower who shown his real-amazing talent in his ‘late’ age. He shined quickly and became as a dominant presence with his beautiful voice which we could hear in several numbers. After he left Libera, he worked as an assistant in Libera, even he composed a song, called Touch the Sky. Currently, he is known as a capella singer under the name Ben See.

- Lacrymosa
- Attendite
- Semele
- Luminosa
- Veni Sancte
- I Am the Day
- A Song of Enchantment
- Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep
- I Vow to Thee My Country
- Twilight

TV Appearances and others:
- Nunc Dimittis
- Coventry Carol
- When A Knight
- Sing For Ever

9. Joseph Platt (Free, Eternal, Welcome to Libera's World, Prayer)
Joe Platt has contributed to Libera's overwhelming musical standard, particularly over the last couple of years, with his remarkable ability to sing higher than anybody else. Over a short period of time Joe has developed from being a leading high-note soloist to singing solo works written specifically for his clear voice.

- Stay With Me
- Voca Me
- Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep
- When A Knight
- Adoramus

TV Appearances and others:
- Vespera
- You Raise Me Up



10. Michael Horncastle (Visions, Angel Voices, Welcome to Libera's World, Prayer, Eternal)
Michael Horncastle was an outstanding Libera treble soloist. He started to join Libera from 2002 through 2009. He was the boy with angelic face which has innocent expression and heavenly voice. Far Away is one of his splendid solos that captured many attentions from fans.

- Libera
- Prayer
- Something Sings
- We Are the Lost
- Sing For Ever
- Far Away
- Going Home
- I Vow to Thee My Country

 TV Appearances and others:
- Abide With Me
- Sing the Story
- There Is A Green Hill

11. Tom Cully (Visions, Angel Voices, Libera in Concert, New Dawn, Prayer, Eternal, Peace)
Tom Cully is one of the legendary soloists in Libera. His colorful-tone voice was strongly influenced Libera in his era. Around that time (even until now) Tom’s presence was amazed many people. Like Steven and Big Ben, Tom also is assisting Libera at the backstage. He is also still singing and producing his own music.
- Salva Me
- Always With You
- Silent Night
- Far Away
- Prayer
- Sanctus
- Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep
- Ave Maria (Caccini)
- Air on G String
- Rest in Peace
- Love and Mercy
- May the Road Rise Up
- Never Be Alone
- You Were There
- Sempiterna
- Going Home
- Ave Virgo

TV Appearances and others:
- Sancte
- Tallis's Canon

12. Edward Day (Angel Voices, Libera in Concert, Eternal, You Were There)
He contributed in many Libera’s songs. Since 2007, Ed has become a main soloist in Libera and has re-performed a number of Libera's classics. During that time his voice was coloring Libera for primary/secondary solos.

- Sanctus
- I Vow to Thee My Country
- Silent Night
- Prayer
- Abide With Me
- Ave Maria
- Stay With Me
- Air On G String
- Tallis's Canon
- In Paradisum

TV Appearances and others:
- When A Knight
- Salva Me

13. Josh Madine (Angel Voices, Libera in Concert, New Dawn, Prayer, Eternal, Peace, Peace Deluxe Edition, The Christmas Album)
The smile of Libera is famous with his sweet-dreamy voice that made many breathtaking performances. He is one of most fan-favourite member in Libera. He is the only boy who still had solos with low voice on both album and concert, also sang with Libera in white robe at the age of 18. He is now retired from his singing career with Libera, but still helping out as the keyboardist and pianist in the concert.

- I Vow to Thee My Country
- Going Home
- I Am the Day
- Secret
- Air On G String
- Love and Mercy
- Never Be Alone
- Heaven
- How Can I Keep From Singing?
- Time
- Faithful Heart
- Lullabye
- Coventry Carol

TV Appearances and others:
- Once in Royal David's City
- I Am the Day
- You Were There

14. Ben Philipp (Libera in Concert, New Dawn, Peace, Peace Deluxe Edition)
His first solo was starting in his early time joining Libera. But in 2009-2010, Ben was starting to show his best performance to the world. His high-matured voice made him as a lead soloist in the choir. He's so famous not only because of his unique voice, but also his good manner and a big-smiley face.

- Going Home
- Lacrymosa
- Jerusalem
- The Lamb
- O Sanctissima
- Time
- Exsultate
- Lacrymosa
- Bayan Ko

TV Appearances and others:
- Far Away
- While Shepherds Watched Their Flock By Night
- Far Away

15. Stefan Leadbeater (Peace, Peace Deluxe Edition)
 Stefan is a very talented boy who could hit the high notes with his amazing voice. He led in many songs, especially in the concert until now. He is also known as a member of Trinity Boys Choir from the school he goes. Outside Libera, he got many singing achievement for several great events.

- Gaelic Blessing (Deep Peace)
- How Shall I Sing that Majesty
- Eternal Light
- White Christmas
- Coventry Carol

TV Appearances and others:
- Salva Me
- White Christmas




16. Ralph Skan (Peace, Peace Deluxe Edition, Miracle of Life, The Christmas Album)
It seems 2011 was the golden year for Ralph. The Fountain is his debut solo song that made him to the top soloist in his era. His voice is so tender and sweet that brings warm feeling to his listeners. He is the main Libera soloist in 2011-2012.

- The Fountain
- Eternal Light
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
- Song of Life
- Still, Still, Still
- O Holy Night
- Corpus Christi
- Coventry Carol
- Himig Ng Pasko



TV Appearances and others:
- Far Away
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
- Exsultate
- Song of Life 

17. James Mordaunt (Peace, Peace Deluxe Edition, Miracle of Life, The Christmas Album)
Our little boy, James Mordaunt or Mini James is proven that at his age, he could become one of the promising soloists in Libera. He took severa; solo parts in their few recent album. He is also often taken solos in their concerts. Pity, he left Libera too soon in his blooming period.

- Touch the Sky
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
- Song of Life
- Corpus Christi

TV Appearances and others:
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas





18. Eoghan McCarthy (Miracle of Life, The Christmas Album)
He appeared for the first time in Epsom concert in March 2011. Canada Tour was his first tour as a Libera boy. He was a former member of Westminster Cathedral Choir. His performance was impressing fans when he took 2 solos in Moody Morning Worship, USA. He then took several solo parts in their following concert. He's one of the rising stars in Libera.

- Once in Royal David's City

TV Appearance and others:
- Glory To Thee
- How Shall I Sing That Majesty?







Sources:
- My Libera knowledge
- Libera Historical Timeline
- BSCD

Post-Concert Video

Thank you to FliegenerTeppich, a Germany fan, who posted this video. It taken post Epsom concert. This is very nice. First thing I spot is Tom Cully walked down and smiled or something like that. Oh, how I miss him. Miss his wonderful treble voice. But, at least I'm glad he is still in Libera for assisting at the back stage. And then we could Daniel, Stefan, and Ralph were patiently facing fans, such as photographing, autographing, talking, etc. And then, Mini Ben whose big-warm smile in his face. Ah, such a gentleman. I always admires the way he smile, talk to fan. Love you, Mini Ben. This video ends with Liam (talking, and doing something I don't know, then the bus left. 

JOSH MADINE IN THE AFTI 2010

CONGRATULATION!

Oh My Josh, you did it. Well done, lad! Congratulation! And thank you guys for voting for Josh in the AFTI Media Boy Poll 2010. Oh, dear, you deserve it, Josh. With your sweet-dreamy voice and smiley face, you made many fans fall for you. LOL. The poll ended on March 12, just 6 days after the Epsom concert! Right, Josh placed 9th with 19 points. Ah, proud of you!

The AFTI 2010 Result

Josh's competitors are the talented boys from the whole world, like Greyson Chance, Justin Bieber, etc. It was surprising that he could get the top 10 position. FYI, Josh has ever placed the 99th in 2007, and disappeared, then back in 2010 and won. 

The AFTI 2007 Result

Anyhow, we got the other members' names in this list result, they are: Ben Philipp (33), Kavana Crossley (39), Liam Connery (44), Tom Cully (60), Henry Barrington (73), Ralph Skan (73), Jonathan Barrington (88), Sam Leggett (88) and Jakob De Menezes-Wood (108). 

Once again, well done, boys!

Happy Birthday, Stefan

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STEFAN.

I wish you have wonderful time with your family and friends.

Thank you for your fabulous talent in Libera.

I love you, Stefan. Keep up the good work!

Epsom Report

Thanks a bunch to Dani and Rebecca who made this review of Epsom Concert. I really can't wait for the pictures! LOL. Libera sung new songs in the concert: Song of Life, Jubilate, and Lamentione. Though those two last are not really 'new'. There was a new face there, Eoghan McCartney. Welcome to Libera!

Member list: Henry Barrington, Jonathan Barrington, Tiarnan Brandson, Jude Collins, Luke Collins, Liam Connery, Kavana Crossley, Jakob de Menezes-Wood, Dylan Duffy, Daniel Fontanaz, Freddie Ingles, Matthew Jansen, Stefan Leadbeater, Alex Leggett, Barney Lindsell, Eoghan McCarthy, James Mordaunt, Samuel Moriarty, Cassius O'Connell-White, Benedict Philipp, Matthew Rangel-Alvares, Carlos Rodriguez, and Ralph Skan.  

This list below is the program at the concert.

Jubilate - Stefan and Ralph chained with Libera
Freddie and Cassius speech 
Eternal Light - Stefan and Ralph
Sanctissima - Ralph
Sanctus
Kavana speech 
Always with You - Freddie with Jakob
Song of Life - Ralph.
Salva Me - Matthew and Stefan
Lamentione
Exultate - Stefan and Daniel

Interval

Mysterium - Ralph chained with Gloria
Freddie speech
Fountain - Ralph
When a Knight - Ralph
Stay with me - Daniel
Liam speech
Ave Verum - Carlos
Love and Mercy - James and Freddie
Going Home - James and Daniel
Jude speech
How Shall I sing - Jakob and Stefan
Encore: Exultate 

Sadly, no Josh and Matthew Madine, and Sam Legget too. According to Liam's speech, some older boys were at home studying. Sounds good, right? It means Josh and the others are not yet leaving Libera. Thank God!

Ralph now the main soloist. Stefan's voice has broken or its on the brink and has lost most of his solos with Ralph now head soloist. I'm glad to hear new solo parts for new soloists. So exciting! By the way, there is another report/review from fan_de_lok. Many thanks to him for the wonderful details. Click here. 

Libera posted a new video for promotional tour in Canada. Please, guys, spread word about it to your family, colleagues, and friends. Anyhow, I wonder about the second song on that video. What is it exactly? Does anyone know it?

EDIT: Finally got the answer. The second song is chorus part of "Song of Life".

Spring Tour Dates and Venues + Tickets

Re-post from Official Libera Blog. 

We are pleased to announce the dates and venues for our Spring tour in Ontario, Canada. Ticket information will be released shortly. Concerts all begin at 7.30 pm.

Thursday 14th April

St Michael’s Catholic Cathedral

200 Church Street

Toronto, ON

To buy through TicketWeb click here or call 1-888-222-6608

Friday 15th April

First-St Andrew’s United Church

350 Queens Avenue

London, ON

To buy through TicketWeb click here or call 1-888-222-6608

Sunday 17th April

Islington United Church

25 Burnhamthorpe Road

Toronto, ON

To buy through TicketWeb click here or call 1-888-222-6608

Monday 18th April

The Centre on the Square

101 Queen Street North

Kitchener, ON

Tickets will go on sale from the theatre box office on 23rd March

Tuesday 19th April

St Paul’s Congregational Church

450 Park Avenue West

Chatham, ON

To buy through TicketWeb click here or call 1-888-222-6608

Friday 22nd April

West Highland Baptist Church

1605 Garth Street

Hamilton, ON

To buy through TicketWeb click here or call 1-888-222-6608

Sunday 24th April

Church of Our Lady Immaculate

28 Norfolk Street

Guelph, ON

To buy through TicketWeb click here or call 1-888-222-6608

Sample of "Song of Life"

Well, first of all, I would like to say thanks to Teyko from Libera Dreams Fanforum. So, EMI Music Japan has put a sample of the track at the website. Hmmm, though it's really short,  but I could heard Ralph's voice. I think his voice has been changed, it's more mature and absolutely beautiful. Oh, I really really can't wait for listening to the rest of song. Hmm...such a pretty song, I think this song will become one of my favourites.

Click the link below to hear the song.

http://www.emimusic.jp/app/scripts/access.php?cid=st&id=libera&url=libera/tocp71078_2.wma

Or visit this channel:

The lyrics

There’s a whisper in the dark
As a new life comes to be.
Then a song begins to form
As it finds the harmony
With a chorus of sound
Of the world all around
Now it blends in the tune
Joining the endless song of life

We shall never be alone
As we link our hearts in one
Joining voices from above,
All in the miracle of life,
Through the ages we will grow
Only time will ever know,
As our voices magnify,
All in the miracle of life.

Love plays along in our lives yet to come
As we join the song of life.

Now the music starts to build
As the words begin to rhyme
Then another lends a tune
As their voices now combine
With the chorus of sound
Of the world all around
Now they blend their tune
Sharing the endless song of life

We shall never be alone
As we link our hearts in one
Joining voices from above,
All the miracle of life,
Through the ages we will grow
Only time will ever know,
As our voices magnify,
All in the miracle of life.

Love plays along in our lives yet to come
As we join in the song of life.


Buy this album/song at:
Amazon UK for
Amazon USA for
Amazon Japan for ¥2000
Tower Japan for ¥2000
HMV Japan for ¥2000
iTunes for ¥150

Watch the official video here: 
Song of Life-Official Video

Spring Tour - Canada

"We are pleased to announce our Spring Tour.  We will be be visiting Ontario, Canada between April 13th and 24th.  We will be performing in Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Chatham-Kent and Guelph.   Arrangements are still being finalised and we expect to announce further details shortly." (Official Libera) 

Finally, Libera announced the tour. And this is proving that they REALLY will be coming to CANADA. Oh, how lucky you are, guys. Ehmm, I wonder who the boys will come to Canada. Will Josh take part in this tour? I really hope so. What about the newbies? There is a BIG question in my head now. Wonder, wonder....I wish I could come. But, it's too far from my place. Hope they will hold another tour/concert here, in Indonesia. Oh, please, Libera come to Indonesia!!!!!!!! 

LIBERA 360 IS BACK!

If you are here wondering what happened to Libera360, they are fine. Click the logo below to visit the site.

Take A Break

Okay, guys. So, I made up my mind. I want to tell you that I will break up with this blog. No, it does not mean that I'll end up this blog.  I love the blog so much. I can't live without it (LOL, joke!). Just need a break while. Now I want to focus on college. Actually I only need few weeks to make it. But, I'll be missing so much my blogging activity here.

That's soooo hard to me for stopping it, even for while. It's already my daily  life activity. Moreover, Libera has something new that I always waits. for all those time. So, I believe there is must be news or information from Libera officially in the next week maybe or at time around it. Maybe if there's an ALERT or URGENT news I'll post it on my blog. Of course IF I have time. *sigh

But, right now I reaaaally need time to deal with my college stuff. When I'm done with it, I'll be right back ASAP. Gonna miss you, blog! Anyway, Happy New Month. Welcome March. Hope I'll be better!