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Lux Aeterna

A sacred choral hymn that rises from a hushed solo soprano to a monumental choir, organ and timpani. Breathtaking for memorials, epic reveals and cathedral scenes.

Orchestral Vocal / Choir Spiritual Epic Sad Uplifting Trailer Documentary Church & Temple Organ Strings Brass & Horns Drums & Percussion

Artist: ziniyeons
Length: 3:58
BPM: 72

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At a glance

“Lux Aeterna” is a free orchestral instrumental (3:58, 72 BPM) that works well for trailer and documentary. Download the MP3 with no sign-up and use it in personal or commercial projects, including monetized YouTube videos and podcasts. The only thing we ask is a one-line credit, which you can copy below.

Lyrics

Intro

Lux aeterna, lux saeculorum

Verse 1

Ab origine mundi
Homines quaerebant caelum
Lapides erexerunt
Templa sub stellis

Pre-Chorus

Per tenebras ad lucem
Per tenebras ad lucem

Chorus

Gloria, gloria in excelsis
Canite, gentes omnes
Memoria non peribit
In saecula saeculorum

Verse 2

Urbes surgunt et cadunt
Regna transeunt ut ventus
Sed cantus noster manet
Vox humana, vox aeterna

Bridge

Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus
Lux in tenebris lucet

Final Chorus

Gloria, gloria in excelsis
Canite, gentes omnes
Memoria non peribit
In saecula saeculorum

Outro

Amen

Ways to use this track

Memorial tribute video or remembrance slideshow for a loved one
Slow-motion reveal of a vast landscape or ancient ruin
Climactic sacrifice or farewell scene in a short film or game

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