This was a performance with the Boston Pops. Sadly, I think the nightingales are shedding a tear tonight. Farewell Tim and thank you for all the you gave us.
This piece separates the heavy hitters from the rest of us, the merely mortal. If these four had to work at it, just about everybody else would likely exercise the better part of valor before trotting it out onstage. Much easier to listen to than to perform! RIP, Mr. Hauser. You are missed. To the surviving Transfer members, you are cherished more than you can know. Peace and Long Life to you all.
I tried singing the bass part in college with three of my friends... it was fun to learn, but so difficult to perform! Manhattan Transfer = World Class A Cappella
In the 80s, I saw MT perform at Radio City, and they did this as an encore. Everyone who was leaving stopped in the aisles and turned around to listen, their faces glowing with appreciation.
This is a difficult arrangement sung by an exceptional professional quartet. How they pulled it off is a testament to their skill. But the arrangement was overly tough - asking the quartet to overcome unusual chords. For comparison sake, listen to a really good amateur barbershop quartet sing the same song, but with a difficult, but more pleasing to the ear, arrangement. You’ll find it on UA-cam under the quartet’s name, ‘Midnight Croon.’
@@scotservs I was a professional Christian singer for 8 years with a Gospel Group called Heritage Singers. So yes, I can tell little flaws that maybe you might not catch. We use do do acapella songs, and would have vocal trax underneath our live singing... So I know it's really hard to do acapella. They are so amazing!
I don't think those were flaws as much as artistic decisions and differing tastes. Or as the French would call, it's the esprit of the day that caused them to deviate from the original arrangement 😉 I have a master's degree in opera. In case someone comes along and ask about my qualification.
saya rasa kita bisa kok , kalau tampil elegan dan classy seperti ini di indonesia, di venue semacam Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, penonton indonesia sudah ada yg berattitude seperti ini..
@@brunohassenhof1069 bener juga. Dulu pernah nonton BMS & JCO di Erasmus Huis. Memang penontonnya punya attitude semua. Too bad jaman sekarang mainstream nya disini reality show cari bakat yg jurinya malah main cela2an.
Am I mistaken or did they mess up at 1:50? It seems that way....I've sang this song many times and NOBODY will ever do it better than MT, but I'm 99% sure something went wrong there. There are two variants of that part of the song and it seems half the group did one and half the other...
Here they were really young, I think late '70s or early' 80s. But who is she (at 1:23) ? I'll be wrong, but it doesn't seem like Laurel Massè or Cheryl Bentyne
When they break out into four parts on the word “magic” is indeed very magical.
The only music group to have appeared on Billboard Magazine's Pop, Rock, Jazz, Gospel, and Disco charts.
WOW. I didn't know that!!
This has to be, without a doubt, one of the finest examples of A cappella in existence today.
You will never find a better verson of this song... ever.
Nor will you hear it in their 50th Anniversary Tour.
Heard before a cassette. Same but different. Like it much more than this@@peterkiviat9969
This was a performance with the Boston Pops. Sadly, I think the nightingales are shedding a tear tonight. Farewell Tim and thank you for all the you gave us.
"The moon that lingered over London town, poor puzzled moon he wore a frown" ❤
MANHATTAN TRANSFER defines what GREAT MUSIC is all about...their PURE SOUND will be "imortalize"for the nxt 100 years and beyond...
A Best Arrangement Grammy for Gene Puerling!
Gene Puerling was a genius.
@@bebopj and I‘m a huge fan of the „ Singers Unlimited“♥️
This piece separates the heavy hitters from the rest of us, the merely mortal. If these four had to work at it, just about everybody else would likely exercise the better part of valor before trotting it out onstage. Much easier to listen to than to perform! RIP, Mr. Hauser. You are missed. To the surviving Transfer members, you are cherished more than you can know. Peace and Long Life to you all.
I can't make you understand how much they influenced all young jazz singers in the 80s. They broke the Top 20 with The Boy From New York City.
You'll be missed, Tim Hauser. Godspeed. Heaven will be filled with your beautiful voice evermore.
I tried singing the bass part in college with three of my friends... it was fun to learn, but so difficult to perform! Manhattan Transfer = World Class A Cappella
I love them!!! This is their crowning achievement, as far as I am concerned. Brilliance!!
In the 80s, I saw MT perform at Radio City, and they did this as an encore. Everyone who was leaving stopped in the aisles and turned around to listen, their faces glowing with appreciation.
a very remarkable rendition of a wonderful song, I never tire of listening to this
Most beautifully sung!
Manhattan Transfer forever!!!!
Legend, just pure legend.
Stunning. Just stunning.
music like this feels like sitting on a sofa eating the most delicious cake and having someone u love put their arm around you
I love these guys performance. I saw them 4 times at the Hollywood Bowl. Now I love Pentatonix.
This is such a beautiful rendition! And those exotic harmonies, goodness me, great. Just great.
no one even coughed - a captivating performance
Just got the chills!
Beautifully done. The dress is tasteful. The harmony and melody is lovely.
So much soul in it!!!
This is a difficult arrangement sung by an exceptional professional quartet. How they pulled it off is a testament to their skill. But the arrangement was overly tough - asking the quartet to overcome unusual chords.
For comparison sake, listen to a really good amateur barbershop quartet sing the same song, but with a difficult, but more pleasing to the ear, arrangement. You’ll find it on UA-cam under the quartet’s name, ‘Midnight Croon.’
Their 'Down South Camp Meeting' is also remarkable...but that just goes with the territory!
Wish we had a group like that today.
They are celebrating their 50th anniversary and still performing. Just bought tix to see them!
great music....thank you manhattan transfer
They are singing "live", which many do not. They are pretty darn amazing!! Flaws here and there.. but they are seriously talented!!
Just curious how do you know there are flaws are you a teacher or your professional singer because most mere mortals don’t know of any flaws in that
@@scotservs I was a professional Christian singer for 8 years with a Gospel Group called Heritage Singers. So yes, I can tell little flaws that maybe you might not catch. We use do do acapella songs, and would have vocal trax underneath our live singing... So I know it's really hard to do acapella. They are so amazing!
I don't think those were flaws as much as artistic decisions and differing tastes. Or as the French would call, it's the esprit of the day that caused them to deviate from the original arrangement 😉
I have a master's degree in opera. In case someone comes along and ask about my qualification.
Exquisite 👏
The tall Babe just does things to me....... And I've been around since Vera Lynn sang this song....
Beautiful!
❤❤❤
You are missed Tim...
Perfection
Folks, we'll not hear the likes of this-------------ever, again.
I agree
Wow.......unquestionable pedigree
where was this performed? my favorite. thanks
great performance!jo atlanta
❤️ 😍 💖
Di sini bikin penonton duduk diem denger dan nonton sampai habis seperti disana itu pekerjaan sulit.
saya rasa kita bisa kok , kalau tampil elegan dan classy seperti ini di indonesia, di venue semacam Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, penonton indonesia sudah ada yg berattitude seperti ini..
@@brunohassenhof1069 bener juga. Dulu pernah nonton BMS & JCO di Erasmus Huis. Memang penontonnya punya attitude semua. Too bad jaman sekarang mainstream nya disini reality show cari bakat yg jurinya malah main cela2an.
How is it that is spelled Berkeley but everyone sings it Barkley?
Am I mistaken or did they mess up at 1:50? It seems that way....I've sang this song many times and NOBODY will ever do it better than MT, but I'm 99% sure something went wrong there. There are two variants of that part of the song and it seems half the group did one and half the other...
Isn't it at 2:14 ? That's where I heard something.
@@alexisgs8800 Nope, that part was correct.
Is the humming "London By Night"? It sounds like it
Yessir.
Here they were really young, I think late '70s or early' 80s. But who is she (at 1:23) ? I'll be wrong, but it doesn't seem like Laurel Massè or Cheryl Bentyne
Yes, that is Cheryl
YES, this is Cheryl Bentyne
Like a barbershop quartet... About three minutes is all I can take of this crap.
Dreadful.! Over elaborate and " jazzed up " out of recognition..!!
Try Mel Torme version for how it SHOULD be done !!