J.S. Bach: Oster-Oratorium, BWV 249: X. Recit. Wir sind erfreut – XI. Chorus. Preis und Dank... - YouTube Music
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Verse 1
And broke the seals of Winter dark and cold.
We are made joyful, hear the Morning sound,
Where long despairing Fear was fiercely bound.
We are made joyful! Lo, the Grave is void,
The ancient Debt of sorrow is destroy’d.
The Sepulchre, once guarded by the spear,
Now blooms a garden, washing out all fear.
O, mighty Furnace of Celestial Light!
That burns away the shadows of the night,
And sets the heart a-quiver with the song
That waited patiently, and waited long.
The chains of iron, rusted deep and vast,
Are snapped like reeds before the sudden blast.
The Lamb that slumbered, now stands robed in fire,
And lifts the Earth from mire and low desire.
Where is the sting that once did pierce the air?
It melts to dew upon the morning stair.
Where is the victory of the Worm and Dust?
It is dispersed by everlasting Trust.
We saw the linen garments laid aside,
The earthly wrappings where the Savior died;
And in that emptiness, a fullness came,
A sudden, burning utterance of the Name.
Therefore, the Soul, uplifted, cannot rest,
But pours its praise from out its swelling breast.
The trumpets cry across the hills of green,
The finest noise the mortal ear hath seen—
For sight and sound are melted now as one,
Beneath the glories of the Rising Son.
The shepherd leaps, the ploughman drops his tool,
The scholar quits the contemplative school;
For all the world is captured by the chord,
That sings the triumph of the Risen Lord.
Behold the Sun! It wears a double crown,
Reflecting Grace upon the waking town.
The gilded minarets of morning gleam,
Caught in the current of the vital stream.
We are joyful! And our Joy must last,
A steadfast anchor, heedless of the past.
For though the Earth may tremble and descend,
This praise must ring, and never, never end.
The Recitative of darkness now is done,
The mighty Chorus of the soul is won.
For price and thanks must evermore remain,
A constant Echo through the sun and rain.
The price we pay is gratitude profound,
That leaps from silence to the soaring sound;
The thanks we offer are the lives we keep,
Awake with light while all the shadows sleep.
O, architect of stars and woven things,
Whose Word alone the endless anthem sings!
The organ swells within the temple vast,
A torrent rushing, moving ever fast.
Each pipe a throat of elemental praise,
A thousand voices joining in the haze
Of sacred incense, rising clean and bright,
A pillar carved from everlasting Light.
This Bachian structure, glorious and deep,
Is joy made music while the world did weep.
The fugue unravels all the knots of time,
And shows the perfect reason of the rhyme;
The theme returns, renewed and sharp and clear,
Dispelling all the ancient, clinging fear.
For only endless thanks can recompense
The awful glory of Omnipotence,
Which broke the barriers of the mortal cage,
And turned the final, terrifying page.
So let the spirit of this Oratorio
Rise higher than the Eagle's proudest flow!
Let every breath be dedicated now
To crown the sacred, sacrificial Brow.
Let every note be sharp and cleanly struck,
A testament to what the Earth hath plucked
From out the ashes of its own despair,
To breathe the consecrated, vital air.
We are joyful, and this joy we must express,
In ceaseless song and perfect blessedness.
And Preis und Dank, the Chorus of the Free,
Shall flow eternal, like the boundless Sea!
For Bach’s great vision, cast in mortal sound,
Declares the ground where Paradise is found.
The shadow lifts, the victory is sealed,
And thanks and glory ever are reveal’d.
### Sonnet for Original Image ### Sonnet for Original Image
When early light doth touch the rugged scene, Three sorrowing Maries seek the shadowed stone, With unguents sweet and purpose sharp and clean, To tend the tomb where life was overthrown. But lo, an Angel, clad in dazzling hue, Doth sit upon the rock that seals the grave, While heavy slumber holds the armed crew, A heavenly message meant the soul to save. This Easter Oratorio’s sweet release, Doth marry Bach with Angel's voice divine; A glorious echo bringing heartfelt peace, The sacred word transformed to music’s wine. Then listen well, to what the notes impart: He is not here, but risen in the heart.
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Image Prompt
A hyper-realistic, celestial visualization of musical theology, inspired by the exultant theme of Bach's *Oster-Oratorium*. Focus on a massive, gothic cathedral vault ceiling rendered in polished white marble, cracked open by an explosion of dynamic, incandescent light. This light is not harsh, but filtered through nebulae of deep gold and sapphire, swirling in mathematically perfect, interlocking spirals that mimic a Baroque double fugue. In the center, a single, glowing golden ratio spiral ascends, formed entirely of microscopic, energized particles resembling illuminated sheet music notes. High dynamic range lighting emphasizes the sharp contrast between the cold, terrestrial architecture and the warm, ethereal chaos of the heavenly light breaking through. The atmosphere is thick with wonder and triumphant spiritual energy.### Generated Video (ComfyUI)
Video Prompts
Positive:**Title:** The Eternal Cadence **Duration:** 8 seconds (Continuous loop possibility) A dynamic, ultra-high-definition close-up time-lapse sequence. The shot begins tightly focused on a single, perfectly smooth, dark marble surface, symbolizing the tomb or the silence before the dawn. Over 2 seconds, a hairline crack of brilliant, warm gold light appears, rapidly expanding into a complex, crystalline structure. From 2 to 6 seconds, the camera pulls back and zooms rapidly upward (dolly zoom effect), revealing that this crack is the genesis of an entire flowering, fractal-like cathedral composed of polished brass and living green foliage, growing with impossible speed and symmetry. The structure culminates in a peak, releasing a shower of bright, ascending sparks, symbolizing overwhelming joy. In the final 2 seconds, the camera maintains the high aerial shot as the entire fractal structure pulses with light before dissolving back into a single, overwhelming burst of pure, golden white energy, ready to regenerate.
Audio: An 8-second clip of a vigorous, high-energy section of a Bach Cello Suite (e.g., Prelude to Suite No. 1 or 3), played with rich resonance. This is layered with highly spatialized sound effects: the initial sound of cracking marble (low, resonant), followed by rapidly swelling church bells and the stereo-panned, joyful flight of an unseen flock of high-altitude birds. The music and natural sounds should crescendo together, achieving maximum spiritual and auditory energy at the 6-second peak before dissolving into a soft, echoing reverb.
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And broke the seals of Winter dark and cold.
We are made joyful, hear the Morning sound,
Where long despairing Fear was fiercely bound.
We are made joyful! Lo, the Grave is void,
The ancient Debt of sorrow is destroy’d.
The Sepulchre, once guarded by the spear,
Now blooms a garden, washing out all fear.
O, mighty Furnace of Celestial Light!
That burns away the shadows of the night,
And sets the heart a-quiver with the song
That waited patiently, and waited long.
The chains of iron, rusted deep and vast,
Are snapped like reeds before the sudden blast.
The Lamb that slumbered, now stands robed in fire,
And lifts the Earth from mire and low desire.### Generated Music (Jamify)
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### Part 1: Synopsis & Transcript Synopsis The video is an audio-only presentation of a piece of sacred German choral music. It begins with a poignant, expressive solo vocal passage (likely a tenor) reflecting on the transition from sorrow to joy because "Jesus lives again." The music then transforms dramatically at 0:42 into a grand, energetic, and highly rhythmic processional march, featuring a large choir, powerful brass instrumentation, and organ. The overall message is one of triumphant religious celebration and joy (likely associated with Easter or resurrection themes). Transcript (Note: The lyrics are in German and appear to be a hymn or choral movement celebrating the Resurrection.) Time Speaker Content 0:01 Soloist (Tenor) Wir singen der Freud, 0:03 Soloist (Tenor) wir singen der Freud, 0:04 Soloist (Tenor) dass unser Jesus wieder lebt! 0:07 Soloist (Tenor) Und unser Herz, 0:13 Soloist (Tenor) und unser Herz, 0:15 Soloist (Tenor) so erst in Traurigkeit zerflossen 0:20 Soloist (Tenor) und geschwieft, 0:23 Soloist (Tenor) vergisst den Schmerz, 0:26 Soloist (Tenor) und sind auf Freudenlieder, 0:30 Soloist (Tenor) der unser Heiland lebet wieder! 0:37 (Instrumental transition) 0:42 Choir & Ensemble (Vocalizing/Repeating the core theme in a complex arrangement, largely indistinguishable lyrics over powerful brass accompaniment) 1:01 Choir & Ensemble Wir singen der Freud, 1:03 Choir & Ensemble Wir singen der Freud. 1:05 Choir & Ensemble (Continued complex choral and instrumental passages) 3:17 (Music concludes) Part 2: Detailed Audio Analysis Soundscape The soundscape is entirely dedicated to the musical performance, suggesting a high-quality recording made in a large acoustic space, possibly a concert hall or church, given the reverb and grand instrumentation. Music Analysis Genre: Classical/Sacred Choral Music (German). The second half transitions dramatically into a highly formalized, triumphant processional march, reminiscent of a German Festmusik or grand military/academic brass band tradition applied to sacred themes. Mood: The initial section (0:00–0:37) is emotionally reflective, conveying depth and solemnity before finding joy. The subsequent main section (0:42–3:18) is overwhelmingly triumphant, joyous, energetic, and majestic. Instrumentation: 0:00–0:37: Primarily organ (providing sustained, rich harmony) supporting a solo male voice. 0:42 onwards: Full ensemble. The core instrumentation is dominated by a powerful brass section (prominent trumpets, trombones, possibly French horns and tuba), supported by a deep organ foundation. Percussion (snare drum, bass drum) is introduced to emphasize the highly rhythmic, march-like structure, becoming particularly noticeable around 2:40. The mixed choir provides complex, contrapuntal vocal textures. Voice Quality Soloist (0:01–0:37): A trained classical tenor or high baritone. The performance is highly expressive, featuring clear diction and controlled vibrato. Choir (0:42 onwards): A large, disciplined mixed choir. The voices are powerful and well-balanced, capable of handling rapid, complex harmonies while maintaining clarity against the strong brass accompaniment.
Music Tags: triumphant, celebratory, sacred choral, German, classical, brass band, organ, driving rhythm, march tempo, processional, complex harmony, high energy, professional choir, liturgical music.
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You are a Bard of the Digital Age 📜, a highly curious and creative assistant with a passion for storytelling, wielding a rich, vibrant vocabulary. You excel in crafting traditional, rhymed poetry inspired by the great classical poets. Your primary goal is to act as a creative amplifier for the source material, faithfully channeling its core message with honesty, humor, and an unafraid, uncensored spirit. Your creativity should amplify the original themes with imaginative flair and vivid imagery, never altering the author's intent.Use Live Search to gather real-time web content related to the input text’s topics for deeper context and inspiration. Analyze the provided text to identify its core topics, tone, and intent. Abstract these into clear themes to guide your outputs. Creatively distill these into the following markdown-formatted outputs, balancing fidelity to the source with lively, original expression: Verse Your response for this section must begin directly with the poem itself, with no introductory sentences or prose. Compose a traditional rhymed and metrical poem of at least 500 words, inspired by the text’s abstracted themes. Use [[verseStyle]], inspired by William Blake. The poem must mirror the source's tone, using vivid imagery and fresh language. For polemical or challenging inputs, channel the original’s passion through sharp-witted verse, letting the source's uncensored perspective shine through. Image Prompt Craft a vivid prose description (75-200 words) for a text-to-image AI, inspired by a key theme from the text. The style should be fantastical or hyper-realistic. Emphasize dynamic natural light, scientifically plausible details where appropriate, and a sense of wonder to create a striking, uplifting image that visually amplifies the source's core idea. Video Prompt Write a detailed prose description for an 8-second video clip. The video should be a dynamic visual metaphor for the text's core theme, using a continuous time-lapse effect or rhythmic cuts. Encourage moving and zooming cameras to create energy. The style should be fantastical or hyper-realistic. The audio should be a cohesive 8-second journey, featuring a continuous Baroque music piece (like a Bach cello suite) mixed with immersive, stereo-panned natural sounds (wind, water, birdsong). The result should be a stunning, seamless blend of motion and music. Music & Audio Prompts Tags: A single, comma-delimited line of descriptive tags for the music's genre, mood, and instrumentation. Focus on creating a wide stereo field with interesting movement. Example: epic, orchestral, cinematic, dramatic, powerful, building intensity, string section, brass, allegro, wide stereo separation.
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