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The Friendly Beasts - Ben Shepler and McKenzie Frazer - Traditional Christmas Cover
This is a fun cover of the traditional Christmas song. Dedicated to our nieces and nephews, featuring an original last verse specifically for them.
All vocals and instruments performed by Ben Shepler and McKenzie Frazer.
Engineered and mixed by Ben Shepler.
Lyrics on verses 1-7 by Robert Davis (some small adjustments by Ben Shepler.
Lyrics on verse 8 by Ben Shepler.
📷 by Rachel Withers
Jesus our brother, kind and good
Was humbly born in a stable of wood
And the friendly beasts around Him stood
Jesus our brother, kind and good.
"I," said the donkey, shaggy and brown,
"I carried His mother up hill and down;
I carried her safely to Bethlehem town."
"I," said the donkey, shaggy and brown.
"I," said the cow, all white and red
"I gave Him my manger for a bed;
I gave Him my hay to pillow His head."
"I," said the cow, all white and red.
"I," said the sheep with curly horn,
"I gave Him my wool for His blanket warm;
He wore my coat on Christmas morn."
"I," said the sheep with curly horn.
"I," said the dove from the rafters high,
“I Cooed Him to sleep so He would not cry;
We cooed Him to sleep, my mate and I."
"I," said the dove from the rafters high.
"I," said the camel, all yellow and black,
"Over the desert, upon my back,
I brought Him a gift in the Wise Men's pack."
"I," said the camel, all yellow and black.
Thus every beast remembering well
In the stable dark was so proud to tell
Of the gifts they gave Emmanuel,
The gifts they gave Emmanuel.
And so my nieces and nephews too,
should think on the things those beasts did do
and think how those beasts have shown to you
the ways you may give to our brother too
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The Guildsmen - from The Canterbury Tales Project
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This song makes up the bulk of a mini-musical called The Guildsmen, which was part of a larger collection of 13 shows in The Canterbury Tales Project. The Guildsmen debuted on 8/21/2020 and follows the five masters of their trades as they stay overnight in the Tabard Inn during their journey to seek healing from the plague ravaging their post-apocalyptic world in the not-too-distant future. The...
Dying In Brussels - Recording the Opera Ensemble - Queen of Swords Musical
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This is a clip of myself and my wife, McKenzie recording a section from "Dying in Brussels" from the new rock musical Queen of Swords. During an opera performance in Brussels, Julie D’Aubigny attempted suicide onstage. The lyrics sung by the ensemble are direct from the actual opera, some of which are in the original French. Queen of Swords - debuting November 12, 2020 at Polk State College Boo...
What'd I Miss - Hamilton (Instrumental/Karaoke)
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What'd I Miss - from the Broadway Musical, Hamilton. I created this track for the musical, Simpleton: The Legend of President Trump. The show parodies Hamilton and premiered at the Orlando Fringe Theatre Festival, May 2016. This song was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. No copyright infringement intended. Check out my other video for "The Room Where It Happens" ua-cam.com/video/s3zKr6bt1ec/v-deo....
A plea for old friends - BGSU Men's Chorus
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Though you are in your shining days, Voices among the crowd And new friends busy with your praise, Be not unkind or proud, But think about old friends the most: Time's bitter flood will rise, Your beauty perish and be lost For all eyes but these eyes. W.B. Yeats from A Celtich Triptych composed by Ron Jeffers BGSU Men's Chorus under the direction of Tim Cloeter Spring Tour 2013 March 7, 2013 St...
The Room Where It Happens - Hamilton (Instrumental/Karaoke)
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The Room Where It Happens - from the Broadway Musical, Hamilton. I created this track for the musical, Simpleton: The Legend of President Trump. The show parodies Hamilton and premiered at the Orlando Fringe Theatre Festival, May 2016. This song was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. No copyright infringement intended.
You'll Be Back - Hamilton (Instrumental/Karaoke)
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You'll Be Back - from the Broadway Musical, Hamilton. I created this track for the musical, Simpleton: The Legend of President Trump. The show parodies Hamilton and premiered at the Orlando Fringe Theatre Festival, May 2016. This song was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. No copyright infringement intended. Feel free to use this track for your project/video. Please credit me in your description. C...

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  • @rubycuite9146
    @rubycuite9146 Місяць тому

    2:58 don’t mind this comment I have drama auditions tmrw and I’m using this to help 😅

  • @strawberrifruit
    @strawberrifruit 2 місяці тому

    im auditioning for my first time in theatre as the genie in aladdin next week and im using what’d i miss as my audition song, so thank you‼️

  • @TacoJJ21
    @TacoJJ21 3 місяці тому

    note : 1:00

  • @annemccormick2561
    @annemccormick2561 5 місяців тому

    I just wanted to say jesus loves you he's changed my life and all the better he can change yours to because he loves you and died for your sins come to him and be saved and experience his love he'll always be by your side embrace christ as he wishes to know you god bless❤❤

    • @MikaKimura-
      @MikaKimura- 2 місяці тому

      No 😀 let me look at comments without trying to be converted please. Also, I don't care that your Christian, you do you, but this isn't the place in all respect 😀

  • @koalaavocado4546
    @koalaavocado4546 5 місяців тому

    Yasssss I sing most of the boy songs😂

  • @lizzielane1979
    @lizzielane1979 7 місяців тому

    3:30

  • @literallyjustabadegg
    @literallyjustabadegg 8 місяців тому

    ALTOS RISE UP

  • @oddietheveryconfusedotter6818
    @oddietheveryconfusedotter6818 9 місяців тому

    4:03 4:38

  • @drakewalkermusic
    @drakewalkermusic Рік тому

    I’m soooo exited! I’m directing this number for a showcase!

  • @Slush-n7c
    @Slush-n7c Рік тому

    1:10 - 1:58

  • @s4turn_st4rz_yt
    @s4turn_st4rz_yt Рік тому

    Am i the only one who tries to sing all parts even the ensemble 😅

  • @Videos13570
    @Videos13570 Рік тому

    גם אם אינכם מוכנים לקבל אהבה עם תנאים בוכים וּמוחים על מיסים ולים את התה משליכים אתם לא לבד הִסכמנו על משהו בינינו ממש לא מזמן זה בכלל לא נחמד אפילו שקצת הִתרחקנו - זה אני עוד תראו - כאן מולי תיזכרו מי פה שייך למי עוד תראו - בהקדם תיזכרו, אני כאן בשבילכם כל מכה, כל מכשול הִתגברנו יחד על הכל וגם אם זה קצת כואב אני אשלח צבא שלם עליכם כי אני אתכם אוהב דה דה דה דאט דה דאט דה דה דה דה יה דה דה דה דאט דאט דה יה דה דה דה דה דאט דה דאט דה דה דה דה יה דה דה דה דאט דאט דה אתם כבר לא חושקים בי ורוצים לבחור בסוף אתם תבכו לי כדי שאחזור כי זה מצב נתון פה שכולכם נתינים פה וכל נתין נותן פה נתין הוא כמו עטין פה לנצח, לנצח, לנצח אני אנצח זה יקרה - עוד תראו שאליי על ארבע תחזרו תתרפסו עד בלי די ואוהב אתכם עד סוף ימי אם תלכו, אז ארתח אל תשליכו את הכל לפח כי אני מתחייב שארצח כל אב וַילד כי אני אתכם אוהב דה דה דה דאט דה דאט דה דה דה דה יה דה דה דה דאט דאט דה יה דה דה דה דה דאט דה דאט דה דה דה דה יה דה דה דה דאט- כולם ביחד! דה דה דה דאט דה דאט דה דה דה דה יה דה דה דה דאט דאט דה יה דה דה דה דה דאט דה דאט דה דה דה דה יה דה דה דה דה דאט דאט דה יה דה

  • @wigglewiggle4201
    @wigglewiggle4201 Рік тому

    3:07

  • @warden9586
    @warden9586 Рік тому

    Ah, Mr. Secretary! Mr. Burr, sir Did you hear the news about good old General Mercer? No You know Claremont street? Yeah They renamed it after him The Mercer legacy is secure Sure And all he had to do is die And that's a lot less work! We ought to give it a try Heh And how you gonna get your debt plan through? I guess I'm gonna have to finally listen to you. Really? Talk less, smile more Haha! Do whatever it takes to get my plan on the congress floor Now Madison and Jefferson are merciless Well, hate the sin love the sinner Hamilton! I'm sorry Burr I gotta go But decisions are happening over dinner Two Virginians and an immigrant walk into a room Diametrically opposed Foes They emerge with a compromise Having open doors that were previously closed Bros The immigrant emerges with unprecedented financial power A system he can shape however he wants The Virginians emerge with the nation's capital And here's the pièce de résistance No one else was in the room where it happened The room where it happened The room where it happened No one else was in the room where it happened The room where it happened The room where it happened No one really knows how the game is played The art of the trade How the sausage gets made We just assume that it happens But no one else is in the room where it happens Alexander was on Washington's doorstep one day in distress and disarray Alexander said, "I've nowhere else to turn" And basically begged me to join the fray I approached Madison and said "I know you hate him but let's hear what he has to say" Well, I arranged the meeting I arranged the menu, the venue, the seating But No one else was in the room where it happened The room where it happened The room where it happened No one else was in the room where it happened The room where it happened The room where it happened No one really knows how the parties get to "Yes" The pieces that are sacrificed in every game of chess We just assume that it happens But no else is in the room where it happens Madison is grappling with the fact That not every issue can be settled by committee Congress is fighting over where to put the capital It isn't pretty Jefferson approaches with the dinner invite Madison responds with Virginian insight Maybe we could solve one problem with another And win a victory for the Southerners In other words Ho ho A quid pro quo I suppose Wouldn't you like to work a little closer to home? Actually, I would Well, I propose the Potomac And you'll provide him his votes? Well, we'll see how it goes Let's go No! ...one else was in the room where it happened The room where it happened The room where it happened No one else was in the room where it happened The room where it happened The room where it happened My God, In God We Trust But we never really know what got discussed Click boom! Then it happened But no one else was in the room where it happened What did they say to you to get you to sell New York City down the river Did Washington know about the dinner Was there Presidential pressure to deliver? Or did you know even then it doesn't matter where you put the U.S. capital? Cause we'll have the banks, we're in the same spot You got more than you gave And I wanted what I got When you got skin in the game, you stay in the game But you don't get a win unless you play in the game Oh, you get love for it You get hate for it But you get nothing if you God help and forgive me I wanna build something that's gonna outlive me What do you want Burr? (What do you want Burr?) What do you want Burr? (What do you want Burr?) If you stand for nothing then what'll you fall for? (What do you want Burr?) I, I wanna be in the room where it happens The room where it happens I wanna be in the room where it happens The room where it happens I (I wanna be in the room where it happens) I wanna be in (the room where it happens) The room where it happens I (I wanna be in the room where it happens) I wanna be in (the room where it happens) The room where it happens I wanna be in the room where it happens (Oh) The room where it happens The room where it happens (I wanna be in the room) I wanna be in the room where it happens (I've got to be, I've got to be) The room where it happens (Oh) The room where it happens (That big old room, oh) The art of the compromise Hold your nose and close your eyes We want our leaders to save the day But we don't get a say in what they trade away We dream of a brand new start But we dream in the dark for the most part Dark as a tomb where it happens I've got to be in the room (room where it happens) I gotta be (the room where it happens) I gotta be (the room where it happens) I've got to be in the room (the room where it happens) I gotta be, I gotta be, gotta be (the room where it happens) In the room (I wanna be in the room where it happens) Click, boom

  • @officalearth
    @officalearth Рік тому

    At The Time Jefferson Coems Out On Stage, The Strings Are In Minor. Lol

  • @avoidingcord6188
    @avoidingcord6188 2 роки тому

    anyone know what the string of notes is called in 1:36

    • @Stencil580
      @Stencil580 6 місяців тому

      It's a common bassline in blues.

  • @bubblywater2521
    @bubblywater2521 2 роки тому

    As a girl I fricking love singing this song because I can make that crazy ex girlfriend mood 😆 my brother is begging me to stop singing this song over and over lol

  • @hay2556
    @hay2556 2 роки тому

    this song gave me a headache

  • @justingreen2432
    @justingreen2432 2 роки тому

    The King is such a Queen.

  • @ymer9576
    @ymer9576 2 роки тому

    You say The price of my love's not a price that you're willing to pay You cry In your tea, which you hurl in the sea when you see me go by Why so sad? Remember, we made an arrangement when you went away Now, you're making me mad Remember, despite our estrangement, I'm your man You'll be back, soon, you'll see You'll remember you belong to me You'll be back, time will tell You'll remember that I served you well Oceans rise, empires fall We have seen each other through it all And when push comes to shove I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love! Da-da-da, dat-da, dat, da-da-da, da-ya-da Da-da, dat, dat, da-ya-da Da-da-da, dat-da, dat, da-da-da, da-ya-da Da-da, dat, dat, da-ya You say our love is draining, and you can't go on You'll be the one complainin' when I am gone And no, don't change the subject 'Cause you're my favorite subject My sweet, submissive subject My loyal, royal subject Forever and ever and ever and ever and ever You'll be back like before I will fight the fight and win the war For your love, for your praise And I'll love you 'til my dying days When you're gone, I'll go mad So don't throw away this thing we had 'Cause when push comes to shove I will kill your friends and family to remind you of my love Da-da-da, dat-da, dat, da-da-da, da-ya-da Da-da, dat, dat, da-ya-da Da-da-da, dat-da, dat, da-da-da, da-ya-da Da-da, dat- everybody! Da-da-da, dat-da, dat, da-da-da, da-ya-da Da-da, dat, dat, da-ya-da Da-da-da, dat-da, dat, da-da-da, da-ya-da Da-da-da, dat, da-ya-da-ah

  • @Jonasforlife
    @Jonasforlife 2 роки тому

    Me

  • @birdgassm
    @birdgassm 2 роки тому

    bye bye boris, bye bye

  • @davidnorris7751
    @davidnorris7751 2 роки тому

    everyone else: Karaoke Me: C h e s s m u s i c

  • @tylda6653
    @tylda6653 2 роки тому

    3:30

  • @fogsy9435
    @fogsy9435 2 роки тому

    I just came to the conclusion that I cannot pronunciate half of this words for shit

  • @soniascott9255
    @soniascott9255 2 роки тому

    at 1:37 is the best part of the instrumental

  • @onomotopeia11
    @onomotopeia11 2 роки тому

    best song ever

  • @pattyrice4597
    @pattyrice4597 2 роки тому

    ok but why does the beginning mash so well with "you are the music in me" from high school musical 2? i know they're in different keys but still!

  • @rayofdarkness6229
    @rayofdarkness6229 2 роки тому

    Love how the song sounds like edgy saloon music

  • @twigzyisdying
    @twigzyisdying 3 роки тому

    I'm performing this for a talent show tomorrow, wish me luck 😅

    • @FrozenJedi38
      @FrozenJedi38 2 роки тому

      Well it's 6 months later. How'd it go?

  • @Ratigan2
    @Ratigan2 3 роки тому

    The theme gives me a casino/murder mystery vibe..?

  • @przemysawniedzielski2982
    @przemysawniedzielski2982 3 роки тому

    Hi Ben! Can I use this inatrumental to my Hamilton cover? It's only for my artistic expression! I don't get paid or something... :) As You can see other covers on my Channel 🙏 Would be awesomee! <3 Greetings From Poland :)

  • @EMD_F59PHI
    @EMD_F59PHI 3 роки тому

    *Me Waiting For My School To Have A Karaoke Assembly So That I can Sing This*

  • @cakebytheocean3209
    @cakebytheocean3209 3 роки тому

    Jerry 3:19

  • @pedrohenriquefialhoviana9399
    @pedrohenriquefialhoviana9399 3 роки тому

    Eu sei que nao quer pagar pelo preço de amar o seu rei chorar pelo chá derramado no mar não vai te ajudar E você quer que eu seja mais tolerante com o que ocorreu Quer me enlouquecer Se lembre que mesmo a distância Eu sou seu Vai voltar quando ver que sem mim você irá morrer Vai voltar Sei que sim, lembre que você pertence a mim E vai ser bem melhor pois você não viveria só Se você se opor, o meu batalhão amarmado até os dentes vai levar o meu amor Da da da dat da dat da da da da ya da Da da dat dat da ya da! Da da da dat da dat da da da da ya da Da da dat dat da Você diz que exijo muito seu amor Vai estar em perigo se eu me for Estou falando sério Não gosto quando espero E vou te manter por perto Fazendo o que eu quero Pra sempre e sempre Pra sempre e sempre, e sempre... Vai voltar pois vai ver que sou bem mais forte que você Vai me amar e querer ao seu lado até eu morrer Sem você vou pirar não me faça ter que te obrigar Se você se opor, vou matar quem você ama e ser seu único amor Da da da dat da dat da da da da ya da Da da dat dat da ya da! Da da da dat da dat da da da da ya da Da da dat Todo Mundo! Da da da dat da dat da da da da ya da Da da dat dat da ya da! Da da da dat da dat da da da da ya da da da da Dat dat da ya da

  • @ellamorgan5232
    @ellamorgan5232 3 роки тому

    Thank you! I needed this for an audition I have. I totally didn't change the song last minute.

  • @popcornaddiction3347
    @popcornaddiction3347 3 роки тому

    That moment when your playing Clue with 6 friends.

  • @noodlearg9745
    @noodlearg9745 3 роки тому

    1:10 2:07 2:58

  • @charmainegillespie-west1281
    @charmainegillespie-west1281 3 роки тому

    4:14 "Whichever side is losing we step in and help that side." "Lmanburg, pogtopia WHO CARES!"

    • @tegcat
      @tegcat Рік тому

      YEYEYSYYSYSYEYSYS IT FITS TOO WELL

  • @nikanyxspitzer
    @nikanyxspitzer 3 роки тому

    1:44 **pours water into mouth**

  • @feliciasears764
    @feliciasears764 3 роки тому

    You say The price of my love's not a price that you're willing to pay You cry In your tea which you hurl in the sea when you see me go by Why so sad? Remember we made an arrangement when you went away Now you're making me mad Remember, despite our estrangement, I'm your man You'll be back, soon you'll see You'll remember you belong to me You'll be back, time will tell You'll remember that I served you well Oceans rise, empires fall We have seen each other through it all And when push comes to shove I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love! Da da da dat da, dat da da da da ya da Da da dat dat da ya da! Da da da dat da, dat da da da da ya da Da da dat dat da You say our love is draining and you can't go on You'll be the one complaining when I am gone And no, don't change the subject 'Cause you're my favorite subject My sweet, submissive subject My loyal, royal subject Forever, and ever, and ever, and ever, and ever You'll be back like before I will fight the fight and win the war For your love, for your praise And I'll love you 'til my dying days When you're gone, I'll go mad So don't throw away this thing we had 'Cause when push comes to shove I will kill your friends and family to remind you of my love Da da da dat da, dat da da da da ya da Da da dat dat da ya da! Da da da dat da, dat da da da da ya da Da da dat- Everybody! Da da da dat da, dat da da da da ya da Da da dat dat da ya da! Da da da dat da, dat da da da da ya da, da da da Dat dat da ya da!

  • @zyrealo.c5806
    @zyrealo.c5806 3 роки тому

    1:26

  • @zdog54-w7o
    @zdog54-w7o 3 роки тому

    1:26

  • @toobin_
    @toobin_ 3 роки тому

    0/10 i hate my voice good video though

  • @MadameCorgi
    @MadameCorgi 3 роки тому

    My favourite Julie musical to date

  • @obyvenus5820
    @obyvenus5820 3 роки тому

    'I can't believe that we are free' His slaves: Are you done now?

    • @sabrinagomes3897
      @sabrinagomes3897 3 роки тому

      why do you only attack Jefferson in this regard? I've never seen anyone comment on The Schuyler Sisters as much as the family sold slaves

    • @Coton_Candy
      @Coton_Candy 3 місяці тому

      They did? …

  • @Adriana-hp1gg
    @Adriana-hp1gg 3 роки тому

    i love this one to much

  • @cameocharacter
    @cameocharacter 3 роки тому

    1:12

  • @KevintheChronicler
    @KevintheChronicler 3 роки тому

    Hey, I saw you told other people it was okay if they used this backing track for a cover with credit? You don't seem to be responding anymore, but wanted to ask if it's cool if I use it for a parody, just in case?

  • @emilybate08
    @emilybate08 3 роки тому

    4:16 Bad- ...And apparently, one person who is a spy. Here's the benefit, Ant. The benefit is, at the end of the day, we can just side with whoever we want, and we fan the flames of war _The art of the compromise_ Ant- I think it's in our best interest to keep conflict between pogtopia and schlep Bad- I wholeheartedly agree Ant- So I think perhaps we should join schlep's side _We _*_dream_*_ of a brand new start_ Bad- Whatever side we think is losing, right, Ant- Uh-huh Bad- We just join in and help that side, and then we just keep the conflict going! It's great! Let, let the space between the badlands, you know, be total chaos that's got nothing to do with us! Ant- Exactly Bad- Manburg, pogtopia, Who cares? > : 3 If you don't get it, ua-cam.com/video/5rN0UiTpjp8/v-deo.html

    • @unknownneverr
      @unknownneverr 3 роки тому

      I UNDERSTAND REEEE

    • @tegcat
      @tegcat Рік тому

      YEYEYEYESSSS I WAS WAITING FOR A DSMP FAN!!!! (It fits way to well LIKE “Click Boom then it happens” LIKE OMG)