I'm sorry, can we all just give a round of applause for Eric Alatorre. The only bass I know that can balance 10+ voices, yet still has the capability of overpowering a whole choir? Epic. Just simply epic. Not to mention that 'stache. Uhhh, Eric!
I live in the Shenandoah Valley, and this song brings me to tears every time. I can't imagine leaving my home to travel West, and never see this beautiful valley again.
I've been obsessed with this song since our music teacher made us learn it in middle school. It never fails to make me cry. I can always picture a Civil War soldier., any soldier really, in a muddy, dirty, camp...hungry, away from his family and friends for so long, no idea if he'll ever make it home. To feel that longing for a place, a memory of good times, people who love and love you and be forced to be separated from your beautiful home. It touches my soul.
How beautifully you caught this in your statement. It's exactly the same for me - school days, theimages you describe, the bitter-sweet impressions. Exactly. Thank you for so eloquently sharing that.
This was the favourite song of my late father - Stephen Tobin (1913 - 1988). He was born in West Cork and died in Cardiff where he shares a grave with my mother, Eileen (nee Manning - from Ballinagree, County Cork) and my brother Brian (1940 - 1978)...
I had the marvelous opportunity to hear this in person. When you are in the same room as their bass, you could literally and physically feel the vibrations of his low notes.
Imagine this is what you hear as you ascend to heaven, you see all your pets you’ve had excitedly waiting for you, your loved ones and ancestors, and there in front of you is Jesus, smiling and he says “Welcome Home.” with a warm smile. A realm of peace and eternal sunrise. To me, that is what I hope heaven to be like, at least initially.
There's a lovely new arrangement by the bass singer Geoff Castellucci. I got to this video from a comment on his. This song is so lovely, I can't decide whose rendition I like best. 💜😏
I was in a choir in 1980 that recorded this exact arrangement in Oklahoma. It's absolutely incredible to hear and very complicated to get this type of blend in it.
One morning my radio alarm clock went off just as this song started playing on the local NPR station. I was waking up from a lovely dream i could not remember. This piece of music was so beautiful that it seemed the dream had left my head and entered the world. It made me remember all the beauty in life that I had forgotten and all the people who had loved me into being who were now lost, and all of the places that I had loved that were gone, forever lost and gone like the snows of years gone by and I wept tears that were both of joy and sadness..
Heard this live circa 2000 with Jay White in the solo. He had a cold, but still rocked it. They came to my college, over a few days did clinicals, and a full concert. Sat next to Joseph Jennings at the concert. When they finished Village Wedding, I turned to him, mouth agape. "Yup" he said. Amazing experience.
Sheila, it made me smile to see your comment here. I've been listening to various versions of this song tonight, and linking to them on Facebook. Thought of you, and was betting you would like it. Glad to see you're enjoying. ❤️
I remember the first time I saw the Shenandoah valley. It was as beautiful as this song. I long to see it again someday. Maybe I can go by there on the way to Quantico where my husband is buried. Someday....
I think I've listened to this about 50 times over the last three days. It's the most beautiful version of this song I've heard. The contratenors really steal the show.
What are you talking about..................other people have "thumbed up" this song more than 3,850 times already. What, are you complaining? (8^) (8^) (8^) (8^P (8^P (8^P
I was in a different tab when the counter tenor started singing. Was not expecting that. And I'm jealous, because he can hit higher notes than I can. :P
A decade and a half ago, my wife (RIP, darling) said. "It's unfair!". And I was... "huh?" "That a male soprano can be that much better than me". And she could sing.
Long Jon Silver Well, it seems as though over a million people disagree with you, myself included. An assault on the ears you say? I find that statement ridiculous
I poured champagne for these gentlemen tonight in Houston. It was great to hear them in person, but I couldn't see them, so I came and watched this video. Interesting to see which guys were singing which parts.
I sang this song as a senior in High School chamber choir. It was one of the most moving things I'll ever do. Our choir was really really good so this song was an absolute treat to sing. Brings tears of happiness to my eyes every time I hear it and sing it. If you were wondering, I sang low Bass.
For everyone asking about which arrangement this is, as best I can tell, they've very cleverly hybridized arrangements by Bartholomew and Erb, the two most popular settings of this song. The intro, all the way up until the first countertenor solo is Bartholomew's arrangement, in TTBB. After that, it shifts straight into Erb's SATB, with block chords in lower voices and imitation in the upper. Then, the last few bars are back to Bartholomew's arrangement.
A fabulous American Folk Song just elevated to the stratosphere by Chanticleer. You boys kill everything you do! Thanks for the goose bumps! Keep those pipes oiled!
I-81 North, been on that road many,many times and its definitely beautiful in the fall. If you get a chance, stop in Harpers Ferry,WV. Its were the Potomac and Shenandoah River meet and it's a very historical city.
@@barbkeen1221 I have not been to Harpers Ferry but I've been on I-81 many times driving from Va Beach to Blacksburg. I went to Va Tech many years ago.
His name is Eric Alatorre, and his voice often brings me to tears, especially in Biebl's Ave Maria. I believe he's been with Chanticleer from the beginning.
1SeniorSmurf .... Sweetheart, may I be allowed to gently inform you that the word you are looking for regarding the tenor here is "contra"? You are a little off with the word "counter"- tenor. ----- No offense intended. Bless! ... Mesha
Mesha Casteil 1 SENIORSMURF IS RIGT IT IS COUNTER TENOR. A countertenor is a type of classical male singing voice whose vocal range is equivalent to that of the female contralto, mezzo-soprano or soprano[1] voice types.
It is said that without the 'stache, Eric Alatorre would only be a bass. With it, he's a BASS-bass. I once heard him vocalize down to an A below low C.
@@CheekandBlusterHe's gone below that many times. Here's the F# below the low A in this ua-cam.com/video/1kzZK2af6fg/v-deo.html , 9:30 onwards . He holds that note for over 45 seconds with 3-4 breaks in between. Also, this performance is live
You don't often hear a piece with such a big countertenor part. I feel for countertenors, because I'm a contralto, and choral pieces REALLY don't have parts for me. I always end up singing tenor. In college, I took it as a matter of pride to sound as much like a (male) tenor as I could, so we wouldn't sound like a second-rate choir that just couldn't recruit enough men (which was the truth).
Trish O'Connor Actually, contralto (alto) is higher than tenor (not counting falsetto), and there is quite often some overlap between contralto and mezzo soprano, In four part music, the a lot (contralto) is closest to the soprano, sometimes crossing the soprano line and going higher, though rarely above C above middle C.
Gail Williams What you are describing is what every choir I have been in has called "alto." An alto is not the same thing as a contralto. But some people in music essentially do not believe that contraltos exist, even when they hear them. Every contralto I have known has run into this belief at some point. ("If you just had the right training, you'd be singing higher. The low part of your range is useless (because there are men who can sing it).") I suppose some countertenors probably run into disbelief in their existence, but less so.
I'm sorry, can we all just give a round of applause for Eric Alatorre. The only bass I know that can balance 10+ voices, yet still has the capability of overpowering a whole choir? Epic. Just simply epic. Not to mention that 'stache. Uhhh, Eric!
Is he the one who looks like he's-a gonna make-a you a pizza pie?
@@johnroscoe2406 Yeah, but I think his heritage is Mexican.
I live in the Shenandoah Valley, and this song brings me to tears every time. I can't imagine leaving my home to travel West, and never see this beautiful valley again.
I've been obsessed with this song since our music teacher made us learn it in middle school. It never fails to make me cry. I can always picture a Civil War soldier., any soldier really, in a muddy, dirty, camp...hungry, away from his family and friends for so long, no idea if he'll ever make it home. To feel that longing for a place, a memory of good times, people who love and love you and be forced to be separated from your beautiful home. It touches my soul.
How beautifully you caught this in your statement. It's exactly the same for me - school days, theimages you describe, the bitter-sweet impressions. Exactly. Thank you for so eloquently sharing that.
I love this version by Kings college chapel choir in Cambridge, last year... enjoy! ua-cam.com/video/BwL9r7C1CM0/v-deo.html
There is a whaling song called Solid Fas with the same tune.
lol
it reminds me of a trash can :)
This was the favourite song of my late father - Stephen Tobin (1913 - 1988). He was born in West Cork and died in Cardiff where he shares a grave with my mother, Eileen (nee Manning - from Ballinagree, County Cork) and my brother Brian (1940 - 1978)...
The 3 counter tenors are amazing, the basses are out of this world... Hell, EVERY SINGLE one of these guys is GOLD! ❤️
The bass, only one, Eric Alatorre
Nobody knows what this means.
@@Bravo-Too-Much "Nobody"... as in you? Google is your friend, pal. 😉
I had the marvelous opportunity to hear this in person. When you are in the same room as their bass, you could literally and physically feel the vibrations of his low notes.
wow.
This is like... What it would sound like to hear a choir of angels sing.
Bird-people are terrible singers compared to full people.
Imagine this is what you hear as you ascend to heaven, you see all your pets you’ve had excitedly waiting for you, your loved ones and ancestors, and there in front of you is Jesus, smiling and he says “Welcome Home.” with a warm smile. A realm of peace and eternal sunrise.
To me, that is what I hope heaven to be like, at least initially.
Bald guy has to be the biggest plot twist of the century
You really have to listen to Luc Arbogast....Vox Clamentis. He will really take the wind out of your sails. Enjoy!
Thanks for fucking it up tho
A Falsetto voice, yes amazing for a grown man, normally a 10yo boy...
@@stevewright4576 I question that his is a "falsetto" voice - if so, it's the most powerful and accurate one on the planet.
Countertenor.
This has to be the most beautiful arrangement of this song I have ever heard.
you'd also like Steven Sametz' :)
There's a lovely new arrangement by the bass singer Geoff Castellucci. I got to this video from a comment on his. This song is so lovely, I can't decide whose rendition I like best. 💜😏
I was in a choir in 1980 that recorded this exact arrangement in Oklahoma. It's absolutely incredible to hear and very complicated to get this type of blend in it.
Bass is the best section of a choir #BassLife
pfffft no.
John Roscoe You like tenors more?
Aadish Zodi 1:08 bro, tenor steals that part
2nd that, we for sure have the most in the choir
Facts
One morning my radio alarm clock went off just as this song started playing on the local NPR station. I was waking up from a lovely dream i could not remember. This piece of music was so beautiful that it seemed the dream had left my head and entered the world. It made me remember all the beauty in life that I had forgotten and all the people who had loved me into being who were now lost, and all of the places that I had loved that were gone, forever lost and gone like the snows of years gone by and I wept tears that were both of joy and sadness..
Joseph Nash Your words are beautiful. Thank you for sharing this
Joseph Nash so powerful
😢😭
Sometimes it works like that. It's a great day when a good dream melds right into the day.
one of, if not the best men's group I've ever heard.
Heard this live circa 2000 with Jay White in the solo. He had a cold, but still rocked it. They came to my college, over a few days did clinicals, and a full concert. Sat next to Joseph Jennings at the concert. When they finished Village Wedding, I turned to him, mouth agape. "Yup" he said. Amazing experience.
I never fail to be overwhelmed by the beauty of the melody and harmony. This is music at its very best.
Bass adds the perfect resonance and canon to this piece
absolutely my favorite version of Shenandoah!
The chord precision throughout the whole 2nd verse is just bone chilling!
1.41..that harmony has me in tears
Saw them perform at a field trip I went to in high school for choir. Was such an honor to see a group of musically gifted individuals.
I sang this at the Mars Hill College Choral clinic in 1990. I always look for it on youtube. And that tenor! Amazing pure voice!!
I love this song, as I live in West Virginia, and we have a "touch" of the Shenandoah in our eastern panhandle!
Sheila, it made me smile to see your comment here. I've been listening to various versions of this song tonight, and linking to them on Facebook. Thought of you, and was betting you would like it. Glad to see you're enjoying. ❤️
Oh my gosh. Why have I never heard them before? This was the most beautiful version of this song I've ever heard. Mesmerizing from start to finish.
This song is brilliant, makes the long drive from Jaipur to Bhopal shorter.
This is the 'finest' rendition of Shenandoah that have ever heard...total perfection!
There is no finer performance of this song. If any of you ever have a chance to see Chanticleer live, do it. You'll never forget the experience.
I remember the first time I saw the Shenandoah valley. It was as beautiful as this song. I long to see it again someday. Maybe I can go by there on the way to Quantico where my husband is buried. Someday....
It is so beautiful, I’ve been lucky enough to grow up here and call the valley home 💕 I hope you get to see it again someday :)
I well up with pride when I hear this song. I grew up in the Shenandoah Valley area. Great job....
And the soprano is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
I think I've listened to this about 50 times over the last three days. It's the most beautiful version of this song I've heard. The contratenors really steal the show.
And I copied it for the pleasure such beauty it does bring.
Robert Shaw Chorale is better, but this is pretty good.
This is by far the best rendition of my favorite song. Also one of the best countertenors I have herd.
Sehr schöne Version. Tolle Stimmen. Bravo
How wonderful, at last a video that proves that not only women can sing as angels.
Why can't I thumb this up a hundred times!?
Because the Oompa Loompas are busy enough tallying as it is, twat.
jeb31415 did you reply to yourself?
KingXerxes Nah, both of those guys are idiots.
What are you talking about..................other people have "thumbed up" this song more than 3,850 times already. What, are you complaining?
(8^) (8^) (8^) (8^P (8^P (8^P
I'm in all state honor choir for the state of Nevada in las Vegas tomorrow and we are singing the satb version of this song.
Perfect blend of voices...perfect harmony...perfection!
I heard someone describe this song perfectly............."achingly beautiful".
I was in a different tab when the counter tenor started singing. Was not expecting that. And I'm jealous, because he can hit higher notes than I can. :P
A decade and a half ago, my wife (RIP, darling) said. "It's unfair!". And I was... "huh?" "That a male soprano can be that much better than me". And she could sing.
He has mad control over his falsetto, that takes ages to master. His voice is sooooo clear it’s crazy!
There are actually three tenors singing in rounds.
It doesn’t matter wtf you believe in, what music you like, where you come from whatever.. no one Can listen to this and not think it’s beautiful.
I don't really think those of you who "thumbs down"ed something this beautiful could show me anything better. This is truly a work of art.
Probably not their cup of tea. Pity.
Long Jon Silver Well, it seems as though over a million people disagree with you, myself included. An assault on the ears you say? I find that statement ridiculous
Nathan Corbett there's no accounting for taste
there is no original version dumbass
who the fuck cares what you can do...?
Absolutey stunning rendition of this classic which always makes this old man cry.
You brought tears to my eyes.
One of my favorite male choir songs.
I poured champagne for these gentlemen tonight in Houston. It was great to hear them in person, but I couldn't see them, so I came and watched this video. Interesting to see which guys were singing which parts.
This rendition is one of the best
perfection. Nothing more, nothing less.
I am glad that I don't know anything technical about music. All I heard was a beautiful sound that gave me goose bumbs.
Ikr.. such a beautiful piece. wako sawa
Knowing more about it just makes ya appreciate it even more! :)
I know a lot of technical stuff about music but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate a simple song with good lyrics.
ignorance is bliss
You poor thing lol
OMG HOW BEAUTIFUL
One of my favorite American tunes. Just a lovely rendition. Thank you so much.
Have always loved this song. So when I find out my English ancestors settled in this valley and built the Quarry Banks home, it all adds up.
I sang this song as a senior in High School chamber choir. It was one of the most moving things I'll ever do. Our choir was really really good so this song was an absolute treat to sing. Brings tears of happiness to my eyes every time I hear it and sing it. If you were wondering, I sang low Bass.
One never forgets such moments. Especially as we age, CaptianMoePedro, it all seems to come back.
I sing bass in my choir too 👍🏾
Choral beauty. Gold standard. Few can compare.🙏🏾❤️
That mustache doe ;D
still come back to this all the time. gives me shivers. wish i could more than thumbs up this
Beautiful countertenor! Great arrangement!
This is seriously the best thing I've ever listened to.
So beautiful. No words can express.
Ce traditionnel est sublime. Merci beaucoup pour ce moment intense.
these guys are amazing.what a countertenor and what vocal balance
WOW!!! AMAZING talent in these men! That counter-tenor is AMAZING!!! Sounds like a woman! BEAUTIFUL quality! And the basses shake the windows!! Oh!
Goosebumps... wow.
Goosebumps. My son will be there soon, I can feel it.
Dear god, this is incredible! Love
My God!!!Thank you
For everyone asking about which arrangement this is, as best I can tell, they've very cleverly hybridized arrangements by Bartholomew and Erb, the two most popular settings of this song. The intro, all the way up until the first countertenor solo is Bartholomew's arrangement, in TTBB. After that, it shifts straight into Erb's SATB, with block chords in lower voices and imitation in the upper. Then, the last few bars are back to Bartholomew's arrangement.
Paul Bryson You're exactly right and it's beautifully executed.
Thankyou for explaining it. I thought it was superb,even with out explanation
Yes... And I was missing that single voice at the end going up "oh Shenandoah" which I think is Erbs's.
I thought I recognized the Erb arrangement. I was fortunate to be taught literature and music by members of his family. He was a great conductor.
A fabulous American Folk Song just elevated to the stratosphere by Chanticleer. You boys kill everything you do! Thanks for the goose bumps! Keep those pipes oiled!
Drove from Va. up into Pa. over Xmas, crossed the Shenandoah River
I-81 North, been on that road many,many times and its definitely beautiful in the fall. If you get a chance, stop in Harpers Ferry,WV. Its were the Potomac and Shenandoah River meet and it's a very historical city.
@@barbkeen1221 I have not been to Harpers Ferry but I've been on I-81 many times driving from Va Beach to Blacksburg. I went to Va Tech many years ago.
Gregory Peebles , the majesty in your voice is unparalleled.
The male soprano's voice omg😭❤️
he's a "countertenor" - he probably isn't reaching the soprano's range - but i don't have an instrument on hand to help me determine that
he's not. my director is a baritone and can hit around that range. they've just modified vowels so it sounds clearer.
What about that Contra-bass though... I wish i could sing as low as he can.
A contrabass is an instrument, man. His vocal range is probably a basso profundo.
His name is Eric Alatorre, and his voice often brings me to tears, especially in Biebl's Ave Maria.
I believe he's been with Chanticleer from the beginning.
I think the best choral singing I have heard in my long life.
Can't stop listening. Wow
A glorious piece of "Americana" given a truly memorable performance. Superb!
Perfection. Especially the soprano.
That's a Countertenor otherwise known as Male alto and not Soprano.
Thank you for the correction :)
Awesome. Just plain awesome.
that counter tenor.
mmmhmmmm love that counter tenor.
Dezmon Moon OMG. Can we just just take a moment to say this man was awesome. :)
I love that the first comment I see is a compliment to that BRILLIANT counter tenor! Such little appreciation usually! Does my heart good!
1SeniorSmurf .... Sweetheart, may I be allowed to gently inform you that the word you are looking for regarding the tenor here is "contra"? You are a little off with the word "counter"- tenor. ----- No offense intended. Bless! ... Mesha
Mesha Casteil 1 SENIORSMURF IS RIGT IT IS COUNTER TENOR.
A countertenor is a type of classical male singing voice whose vocal range is equivalent to that of the female contralto, mezzo-soprano or soprano[1] voice types.
His voice hugs me every time I listen to them.
Beautiful.............................
Dat falsetto doe....holy smokes. MAJOR respect for that dude! Incredible!
Isabel O'Hagan it’s not Falsetto. He’s a counter tenor. That’s his head register
This arrangement is beautiful!! Amazing!
That tenor's falsetto is amazing! Bravo, bravo!
Omg. When they sing "smiling valley" and that tenor line comes out. I lose it. 1:24
Beautiful, truly just beautiful....
For those wondering, many members of this group write the arrangements of their own pieces. They also have a music director and a music librarian.
Aaaaand, that's how you do that. This has always been one of my favorite tunes.
Thank you house of cards 🙌🏾
library scene? I was just watching that part, remembered this version, paused HOS and played this, haha
Kyle West ha me to
The most beautiful arrangement I have ever listened to.
00:38...i regretfully had to tell my girlfriend the sad news....my body may be with her, but my heart belongs to that stache......
It is said that without the 'stache, Eric Alatorre would only be a bass. With it, he's a BASS-bass. I once heard him vocalize down to an A below low C.
@@CheekandBlusterHe's gone below that many times. Here's the F# below the low A in this ua-cam.com/video/1kzZK2af6fg/v-deo.html , 9:30 onwards . He holds that note for over 45 seconds with 3-4 breaks in between. Also, this performance is live
Your divisible affections are adorable, French, and your girlfriend’s lucky.
Amazing concert At Susquehanna University last Evening ! ❤️
1:48 - 2:44 best part! i almost cried
My eyes are sweating. So beautiful.
Omg goosebumps all over
Chanticleer is polished ,and the most beautiful version of SHENANDOAH I have ever heard,
Holy falsetto Batman!
Possibly the best thing I'd ever heard. Wow.
HOT DAMN, CONTRA-TENOR! yeah, you can hit that third octive.
The Counter-Tenor: a male vocalist in a relatively high range. Can sing lower if pressed, and higher if pinched.
Those basses give me the chills... so good
You don't often hear a piece with such a big countertenor part. I feel for countertenors, because I'm a contralto, and choral pieces REALLY don't have parts for me. I always end up singing tenor. In college, I took it as a matter of pride to sound as much like a (male) tenor as I could, so we wouldn't sound like a second-rate choir that just couldn't recruit enough men (which was the truth).
Trish O'Connor The struggle is real, my friends.
Trish O'Connor What is a contralto? Is that between baritone and tenor?
No, it's a woman singing in the tenor range, as a countertenor is a man singing in the alto range.
Trish O'Connor Actually, contralto (alto) is higher than tenor (not counting falsetto), and there is quite often some overlap between contralto and mezzo soprano, In four part music, the a lot (contralto) is closest to the soprano, sometimes crossing the soprano line and going higher, though rarely above C above middle C.
Gail Williams What you are describing is what every choir I have been in has called "alto." An alto is not the same thing as a contralto. But some people in music essentially do not believe that contraltos exist, even when they hear them. Every contralto I have known has run into this belief at some point. ("If you just had the right training, you'd be singing higher. The low part of your range is useless (because there are men who can sing it).") I suppose some countertenors probably run into disbelief in their existence, but less so.
I have seen them in person. They are magnificent, in voice and in personality.
This is so good! We're singing this at school in three weeks, so I need to learn this quick XD
me too for Mr though it's on Monday
+lovebug Krtek me
What?? Are you trying to say " Correct Me " or something?
No no no! :) I was correcting my self sorry!!
XD It's fine :3
Three minutes of pure peace.
Anyone still listening in 2019?
Yes indeed....
I am! 10/9/19
Yep 10/14/19 working on all state as bass 2
Of course, and their voices are so beautiful. This song brings tears to my eyes.
These comments are the worst.