Chris Botti (born October 12, 1962 in Portland, Oregon, USA) is a smooth ja… Read Full Bio ↴Chris Botti (born October 12, 1962 in Portland, Oregon, USA) is a smooth jazz trumpeter. His famous muted trumpet is the same model that was once used by Miles Davis. He plays a Martin Committee trumpet made 1940 Handicraft and a mouthpiece from Bach made in 1921 Mt Vincent Bach Corp 3C. He has performed with artists such as Sting, Paul Simon, Josh Groban, Dave Koz, Jeff Lorber, Jill Scott, Michael Bublé, John Mayer, and Brian Culbertson.

Botti is also a former radio host. His show, called "Chill with Chris Botti," focused mainly on "chill" music, which is described as "smooth jazz with a touch of cool jazz."

Ave Maria
Chris Botti Lyrics

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Ave Maria!
Maiden mild!
Oh listen to a maiden's prayer
For thou canst hear amid the wild
'Tis thou 'tis thou canst save amid, despair
We slumber safely till the mother
Though we've by man outcast reviled
Oh Maiden see a maiden's sorrow

Oh Mother hear a suppliant child!
Ave Maria

Ave Maria gratia plena
Maria gratia plena
Maria gratia plena
Ave ave dominus
Dominus tecum
The murky cavern's air so heavy
Shall breathe of balm if thou hast smiled
Oh, Maiden, hear a maiden pleadin'
Oh, Mother, hear a suppliant child

Ave Maria
Ave Maria

Overall Meaning

Chris Botti's interpretation of "Ave Maria" is a hymn to the Virgin Mary, composed by Franz Schubert in 1825. The lyrics address Mary directly, expressing a plea for her help, guidance and protection during times of hardship and crisis. The opening lines, "Ave Maria, Maiden mild," introduce Mary as a kind and gentle mother who is always ready to listen to the prayers of her children.

The song then proceeds by asking Mary for her aid in times of despair and despair, with the lines "For thou canst hear amid the wild, 'Tis thou 'tis thou canst save amid despair." The next four lines express the trust and faith that the singer has in Mary's power to protect and watch over them, "We slumber safely till the mother, Though we've by man outcast reviled." The final lines make a direct appeal to Mary, asking her to listen to the singer's pleas and to hear the sorrow of a young woman, "Oh Maiden see a maiden's sorrow, Oh Mother hear a suppliant child!"

Overall, this interpretation of "Ave Maria" expresses a powerful and heartfelt devotion to the Virgin Mary, asking her for her help and guidance in times of need.

Line by Line Meaning

Ave Maria!
Greetings, Mary!

Maiden mild!
Virgin gentle!

Oh listen to a maiden's prayer
Please hear my plea!

For thou canst hear amid the wild
I know you can hear me even in the chaos.

'Tis thou 'tis thou canst save amid, despair
You, and only you, can save me in this moment of desolation.

We slumber safely till the mother
We sleep peacefully under the mother's care.

Though we've by man outcast reviled
Even though we may be despised and rejected by society.

Oh Maiden see a maiden's sorrow
Please look upon my sorrow, oh Virgin Mary.

Oh Mother hear a suppliant child!
A plea from your child, oh Mother Mary.

Ave Maria
Greetings, Mary!

Ave Maria gratia plena
Hail Mary, full of grace