Oh boy, oh boy

Economics went well, but social problems is proving a particularily difficult pill to swallow. For outraged discussions of free nature, objective reality and the like, you know where to go. Over here I think I will simply share my frustration in song. Well, several songs. See, there is this great poem entitled "Dies Irae (Days of Wrath)" which is part of the Requiem Mass. It has been given quite a treatment over the years.

Here's how it starts:

Day of wrath! O day of mourning!
See fulfilled the prophets' warning,
Heaven and earth in ashes burning!

First, in the original gregorian chant:


Verdi:


Mozart: