Edit March 17, 2010: As many have found, WMG is *seemingly* randomly removing audio, taking off videos, or blocking videos in certain countries (apparently it is important to officially declare that you're not making money from what you upload). This is true for Viridissima Virga, among others I have posted here. Fear not, I shall do my best to patch what has gone amiss on this blog.
"Viridissima Virga" is a song originally written by medieval author, herbalist, nun and songwriter Hildegard von Bingen. The Swedish band Garmarna did a cover of this song, shortening some of the lyrics and adding a more upbeat rhythm.
This song both in tempo (speeding up and slowing down)and tune (octave diversity and the rising and falling of the notes) is well paired with beautiful footage of a roller-coaster type ride in (I believe the uploader said) Hungary. This is an interesting combination with the lyrics, Latin, and mixes well with the medieval style font.
The overall sound seems kind of folksy, (which isn't necessarily a bad thing), and like a techno remix, especially in the instrumental sections. The violin section seems a hallmark of Garmarna music, a very modern Scandinavian feel.
The song differs in several sections, seeming in places like several songs put together. At fast points it seems somewhat carefree and energized, with a bit of determination. At a slow point it enters a dreamy, almost ethereal state. At the end it's like a wrap-up of the song, and a follow through of the song's story.
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