My mother’s funeral was held today, December 6, 2023. The service started with this absolutely classical piece of music composed by one of the greatest classical musicians of all time. My mother loved this, and she left this world to the sound of one of the best pieces of music ever composed and performed. What a truly lovely way to say goodbye hearing Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring.

My mother passed away on Saturday, November 11, Armistice Day. After such a long life - she was 97 years old - I am so glad that Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring was played on a CD player as I sat silently weeping in her room at a care home beside her not long after she had died, and remembering her life and the so many wonderful times I had with her. This was one of her favourite pieces of music and a very, very, appropriate piece of music to remember her, to leave this world to the sound of this heavenly piece of music, one of the greatest that has ever been composed.

It’s like listening to angels singing their praises for the Messiah.😊

If this doesn't bring you to tears, you might have lost your soul.

May be the closest we will get to hearing a choir of Angels on earth!

The best lineup of the Celtic Women

This beautiful song is unspeakable and profound and must quench and moisturize my parched soul

Nothing beats Bach and this is absolutely beautiful. Tears every time I listen. Thank you ❤❤

Humanity is so capable of such beauty. We truely are blessed beyond measure.

I used to watch this over and over when I was a little girl. It’s one of the reasons why I went into music throughout all my school years. Love seeing it on here and recapturing the fascination I had with all these beautiful voices- especially Chloe’s!

That last not from Méav was not even possible for mere mortals... Amazing!

0:59 isn't that just the purest, most angelic voice you have EVER heard? It moves me so much every time I come back to this...

Am I the only one that feels like crying when they listen to this!

Some of the best Celtic woman songs are not on Spotify. This is one of them

My emotional depth of her song is immeasurable, and deeper than the Ocean

As I have commented before, when we leave this Earth we should leave it to the sound of this heavenly, wonderful, glorious and moving music, certainly one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever composed or ever will be composed.

Beautiful beautiful; but at 2:44 a moment of absolute sublime beauty occurs as their heavenly voices join in perfection

Wundervoll. Himmel auf Erden. Heiliger, engelsgleicher Gesang. Ich bin zu tiefst berührt und hoffe, diese imposante Gesangszusammenstellung bleibt noch lange erhalten.

This is a stupendous flaunt of angelic voice!! Just wow!!

One of my favorite pieces of music done by one of my favorite groups! Blessings!

Truly heavenly voices... What a performance!!

I've never heard the song from It makes me feel wonderful to hear his music

My dad wants me to sing this for his Christmas present and I'm trying to make sure I get it right for him

Meave and Orla were perfect as always. and smoothness of Chloe's voice is like supernatural.

only one word can describe this...heaven.

I was delighted with this performance!!! Even Máiréad Nesbitt, known for her extraordinary temperament, has managed to blend in perfectly with the sublime character of this Bach masterpiece. A small "modernization of the arrangement" strengthened the mood. I am not surprised by the ovation in the audience. I also applaud!!!

My grandfathers funeral song... 6 years ago today.

0:50 Oh, so Meav DOES breathe in between her awesome singing. Funny, they left me breathless with awesomeness, and she's actually part of it. Strong lungs. :-)

This song was introduced to us in Music Class when we are having a discussion about Johann Bach, and ever since this has made a special place in my heart.

whats with the five dislikes??? these Irish Angels are Blessed by god Himself, very talented and they even look like angels... with voices that could bring world peace.

Somewhat better than my own harmonica version.

Meave and Orla were perfect as always. and smoothness of Chloe's voice is like supernatural. Mairead was perfect too.

Very few pieces get the "rip your friggen soul out" award This one rates in the top 5 I don't give this award lightly and there are very few that can achieve it. A pure modern work of art in this form

Its so amazing, I am in tears too! Holy smokes that meav hit a high note! I wish when I sung up there that it would sound pure and clear like that!

I love Meav, I wish she was still in the group

Nothing more relaxing than some very dark chocolate and some great Christmas music.

Her wonderful song embodies the musical aesthetics of Bach I feel like I am in Heaven to spread infinitely

3:40 to the end gives me chills everytime

Incredible! Tears of joy are flowing.

Very, very beautiful and moving, a joy to hear such beautiful voice thanks for sharing Regards from France

Sheer purity. Gentle, warm, connected.

Wished with all my heart this was on their CD - its my favorite ever!

This is a cradle of the soul

That was so beautiful 🥹

Jesu, joy of man's desiring Holy wisdom, love most bright Drawn by Thee, our souls aspiring Soar to uncreated light Word of God, our flesh that fashioned With the fire of life impassioned Striving still to truth unknown Soaring, dying 'round thy throne

One of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard. They certainly did this hymn justic

Angelic, angelic, angelic.

“ Rejoice in God always !” , NT 😇😇😇🙏🎹🎶

Sounds from heaven

Our wedding started with this melody. Invited all guests to witness our Love

Wonderful👏👏👏

Indescribable beauty emanating from their hearts and soul. We're blessed to hear it

Wundervoll. Himmel auf Erden. Heiliger, engelsgleicher Gesang. Ich bin zu tiefst berührt und hoffe, diese imposante, harmonische Zusammenstellung von Stimmen und Instrumenten bleibt noch lange in dieser Qualität erhalten

I truly love this performance ❤️

A song filled with love and peace.

Awesome!! Glorious!!! Outstanding!!

I know some of you have already said this, but they sound so angelic and pure. This is the best performance of “Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring” I have ever heard. Especially the harmony that happens around 2:19. That gave me goosebumps it was so good. ❤

Wonderful song!♥

2:18 that gives me goosebumps!!!

Performed so beautifully and graciously. Just Amazing.

Praise the Lord

Heavenly...

The notes starting at 3:42 blow the roof off the place Perfection on earth? Pretty damn close

CW's rendition is outstanding!

Absolutely magnificent!

Absolutely ...Breathtaking

The best yes

Heart lifting🎶❤️🙏🏻

Muito bom ouvir vcs, parabens por expressar este tema com o encanto da arte musical, BRAVO

I agree: BEAUTIFUL!

Bach. Greatest irish composer ever. ;)

Beauty like this and music like this transcend borders and definitions.

👏🏾 Bellisima 😘 💐 🥰🎶😌🥰

My favorite 🎶🗣👑🌬🥰😍

BEAUTIFUL!

fantastic!!!

I would like to marry a godly girl.. prayers appreciated :)

Excelente, precioso vídeo e interpretación.

The combination of Bach and Celtic Woman is about as good as the Western performing arts can get.

Wow powerful n beajutiful...!!!

I dont know who i am more in Love with the Singer or the Fiddle player.

talk about getting the shivers up and down your spine!!!! wow!!!!!!!

Mujer que canta como ángel 💗

Bach would be very happy.

Great musician!

This inspired me to learn this song. Thank you (:

Very nice video like it very much sooooooo beautiful...!!!

Heaven on earth Worship I got tears 😭 they touched my heart ♥️ I’m so exited about Jesus coming back to earth 🌎 Amen.

Música mais linda do mundo

Belle voi ❤❤❤

Bro this is awesome

Caramba, que maravilha

Bravo

Unbelievable! Wow!!!

I think heaven does sound like this...🥰

I like it best when Orla sings alone!

They are so amazing singers and a lovely and great so!! Now we have only bad and ugly songs...sad🥺🥺🥺

Lol, awesomesaucifulness. I love your word... I think I'm going to steal it! XD

Esto es como coro celestial (así lo imagino) ángeles en el cielo

*Tears of happiness*