When You Believe (from "The Prince of Egypt") - National Taiwan University Chorus
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- Performed on 2013/07/09, Taipei, Taiwan
Conductor：Fang-Pei Tracy Lien 連芳貝
Choral arrangement：Fang-Pei Tracy Lien 連芳貝
Orchestra arrangement：Koji Sakurai 櫻井弘二
Composer：Stephen Schwartz
Audio recording engineer：Chao-Hui Wang 王昭惠
Many nights we've prayed
With no proof anyone could hear.
In our hearts a hopeful song
We barely understood.
Now we are not afraid,
Although we know there's much to fear.
We were moving mountains
Long before we knew we could.
There can be miracles when you believe.
Though hope is frail,
It's hard to kill.
Who knows what miracles you can achieve?
When you believe, somehow you will,
You will when you believe.
In this time of fear,
When prayer so often proved in vain,
Hope seemed like the summer birds,
Too swiftly flown away.
Yet now I'm standing here,
With heart so full I can't explain,
Seeking faith and speaking words
I never thought I'd say
אשירה לאדוני כי גאה גאה
Ashira l'adonai ki gaoh ga-ah
מי כמוך באלים אדוני
Mi chamocha baelim adonai
מי כמוך נאדר בקודש
Mi kamocha nedar bakodesh
נחית בחסדך עם זו גאלת
Nachita v'chas-d'cha am zu ga-alta
There can be miracles when you believe.
Though hope is frail,
It's hard to kill.
Who knows what miracles you can achieve?
When you believe, somehow you will,
You will when you believe.
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National Taiwan University Chorus 台大合唱團
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Try not to cry. Cry a lot. This song always touches me. It was the first movie that I've watched in the cinema. I was 8 years old. My family and me had fled from the horrible war in Afghanistan. We were lost in a completely foreign country. I remember that I cried so much, I was so afraid without hope to feel home one day. I sent prayers to God... This song always reminds me of that start of a new life. It gave me hope! PS: living in Germany since 22 years and very happy here :) miracles can happen, if you believe...
Can’t stop my tears while reading your story 🙏….
Yes! " 💫 miracles can happen, if you believe..."
You are a brave angel🧚🏻♀️!
Would like to give a big hug to that little 8 years old girl💞🙏
Thank you very much for your sharing!💖🙏
Amazing wow amen!!
Wish all the best to your family and your Afghan people!
Awwww
Sending you hugs at the distance. God is amazing!
Isnt it awesome how music is a universal language? like we all got accents but in music we all sounds similar. It amazes me.
Yeah. Was thinking that I was the first person to realise this.
This is the most beautiful and heartfelt comment I ever read in the entire history of my viewing in UA-cam. You just made an unknown person's day great! 😍😍😍
Wow, I never thought of that. You're so right!
Its really cool that this happens. To quote an article I read on it, "Different accents are often defined by their rhythms, intonation and vowel quality and length. For many accents, the tune and the rhythm of a song can constrain these qualities to the point where the accent seemingly disappears." I not think yt will let me post the link. Theres a lot of cool info out there about the topic. The coolest part for me is that deep down I think it really highlights that we are all the same people. The only difference being the cultural difference we are raised with.
Especially impressive when singing different languages
I actually like the fact they actually sang in Hebrew, unlike a lot of people and choirs doing covers/performing.
They actually sing a ton of songs in various languages, so that just shows how professional they are in learning songs, regardless of the language.
They sang once an ancient Brazilian indigenous song in an almost dead language. Mind-blowing.
@@gubernamdamesse5643 What is the video called by any chance I want to have a look.
Right, the Hebrew part makes the song for me. Always love that they're singing in the same song the ancient Israelites would have been singing.
@@jonhanson8925 same for me. Just watched 4 other groups sing it and none included the Hebrew part 😔
Hebrew part translation:
I will sing to the Lord for he has triumphed gloriously!
I will sing to the Lord for he has triumphed gloriously!
Who is like You, oh Lord, among the celestial!
Who is like You, majestic in holiness!
In Your Love, You lead the people You redeemed!
In Your Love, You lead the people You redeemed!
I will sing! I will sing! I will sing!!!
Thank you for posting this. I've listened to this song many times, and have also had the opportunity to read through the Bible all the way through, yet I never was able to figure out what exactly they were saying.
Amen
I ll sing to the God of Israel
forever
@@tsegaberhane2238 The God of Palestinians, God of Iranians, God of Afghani, Russians, Venezuelans, Iranians, Nigerians... God of all... God to all people...
@@Rapaziadaful THE MOVIE IS UTTER FICTION
The world would be a poorer place if this performance had not been recorded.
I so agree with you, Esther, indeed, one could not have put it better!
Exaggerate much?
@@marianafaria6960 No, Esther is right.
It is
as a jewish, the hebrew part was amazing! well done!
I'm a muslim and I love it too
Yeah it's the first time I've seen someone who says it good, like the majority of the time I can't even distinguish the words as if they just made up a bunch of crap
in this time of global crisis, there's nothing wrong in believing for a miracle. Thank God for this video, and thank you all for doing a great job.
Spirit lifting music !
This crisis is not solve with miracles. Science, medicine and hard working people all around the world will help us get this through
@@kharlanhero4428 Us finding a cure will be a miracle though the grace of God.
@@thatoneboi-xr1up cures are find by doctors and researchers after months or years of investigation. No magic or divine powers needed
@@kharlanhero4428 How are we able to find those cures that help properly cure these diseases? how we know so much in depth about the world around us, and how to properly help ourselves I'd call that a miracle, is it not?
It was so beautiful! The Hebrew was so good, I never imagined that I would hear such a spectacular performance in my mother tongue from people in Taiwan! I am speechless it made me so Happy, thank you!
I love the Hebrew part, it is my favorite
yasminload63 me too. As a Jew I really appreciate the effort that was put into this movie. The Hebrew in this song is part of the song of the sea that the Jews sang when they lest Egypt, and part of it is the prayer Mi Camocha which is a part of the song of the sea.
So is mine. Shirat ha Yam (song of the sea) -Ex.15 was my term paper's analysis of an OT piece. I was amazed at the brick-like-structure of the paragraph in the Hebrew text.
Whoah there for your information I actually am strongly against the occupation.
Also Hebrew is a language that is alive and well. I am willing to here opinions about Israel and the occupation, but please do not go around delegitimizing a very important part of my people's culture and heritage.
so is latin lol country within a country called vatican lol a dead language just as much as is hebrew and you do know how muslims feel about israel right i mean neighboring countrys 45 % belongs to christians 45 to palestinians 10 % (judea) to jews thats after the crusades
Who is still listening in 2019?
me. Watching in tears every time :(
Hi!
Still in 2020
Listening in 2020
in 2020
Normally, I don’t like when choirs dance but their movements are done in a prayerful, interpretive way.
זה מדהים בדיוק השבוע אנחנו היהודים חגגנו את יציאת מיצרים ושרנו לאלוקינו את השיר אשירה לאלוקים כי גאה גאה מי כמוך .. מדהים לראות שגם אלו שלא יהודים ולא יצאו ממצרים שרים את השיר "אשירה" לאלוקים כולם יודעים שאלוקים הוא אחד יחיד ומיוחד ובזכותו יש ניסים מעל הטבע ואנחנו חיים ונושמים כל יום תודה אלוקים!🙏🙏
Para Dios NO existen nacionalidades, todos somos creaciones suyas. Gloria a Dios en el cielo!!
[MIRIAM]
[Verse 1]
Many nights we've prayed
With no proof anyone could hear
In our hearts a hopeful song we barely understood
Now we are not afraid
Although we know there's much to fear
We were moving mountains long before we knew we could
[Chorus]
There can be miracles when you believe
Though hope is frail it's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles you can achieve
When you believe, somehow you will
You will when you believe
[TZIPPORAH]
[Verse 2]
In this time of fear when prayer so often proved in vain
Hope seemed like the summer birds
Too swiftly flown away
Yet now I'm standing here
[MIRIAM]
Now I'm standing here
[TZIPPORAH]
With heart so full I can't explain
[MIRIAM & TZIPPORAH]
Seeking faith and speaking words I never thought I'd say
[Chorus]
There can be miracles when you believe
(When you believe)
Though hope is frail it's hard to kill
(It's hard to kill)
Who knows what miracles you can achieve
(You can achieve)
When you believe, somehow you will
You will when you believe
[Bridge]
[HEBREW CHILDREN]
Ashira l'adonai; ki gaoj ga-ah
Ashira l'adonai; ki gaoj ga-ah
Mi chamocha baelim adonai
Mi kamocha nedar ba kodesh
Nachita v'chas-d'cha am zu ga-alta
Nachita v'chas-d'cha am zu ga-alta
Ashira, ashira, ashira
Ashira l'adonai; ki gaoj ga-ah
Ashira l'adonai; ki gaoj ga-ah
Mi chamocha baelim adonai
Mi kamocha nedar ba kodesh
Nachita v'chas-d'cha am zu ga-alta
Nachita v'chas-d'cha am zu ga-alta
Ashira, ashira, ashira!
[Chorus]
[ALL]
There can be miracles when you believe
Though hope is frail it's hard to kill
(It's hard to kill)
Who knows what miracles you can achieve
(You can achieve)
When you believe, somehow you will
Now you will
You will when you believe
(When you believe)
[MIRIAM & TZIPPORAH]
You will when you believe
Thank you so much!
thanks!
Thank you.
❤❤❤
Spectacular, especially loved the "Ashira L'adonai" part
Linkjoy123 hmm... he didn't call it otherwise...this is a very strange comment..
Linkjoy123 It is Shirat Hayam
I'm just sitting here, sniffling and crying loving the absolute emotion and raw passion that seeps from this. I can only solemnly sing in silence while you take the credit. Bravo!
Indeed, truly haunting and magical!
Lore isn't it just beyond amazing. Listening to this in 2019. Much love from South Africa
Tore me down when Taiwanese sang Hebrew! YHWY bless Taiwan!
This is my ALL TIME FAVORITE VERSION of this song. Thank God I bumped into this one. Lord bless the Taiwan University choir for this gem!
May The Lord continue to uphold our sisters and brothers in the great Nation of Taiwan!
MAJOR respect for including the Hebrew part. I think it's just so beautiful and is my personal favorite part of the song
So incredibly beautiful. I am sobbing. I long for the day when we we sing together without fear. Thank you so much, my heart is one with you all.
ok this was beautiful. I literally have a pool of tears in my eyes. just beautiful!
Thank you! It's our pleasure :)
yeah this video never fails to make me cry with the beauty of this music.
Oh, you were able to hold it. Mine just spilt out from the corner of my eyes.
their Hebrew is superb, even the tough letters! I'm amazed
I've been such a skeptic fool in my adult life, but I had a hopeless breakdown recently. Nothing could make me feel happiness. I AM a Christian, but wasn't very good. My new found belief has raised my spirits like only the Holy Spirit can. I've never been so happy with so little. Thank you, Lord, for giving me enough. For giving me just what I need. Gratefulness has cured me of my human greed. It has made me see that life itself is a valuable gift. And it has helped me to be more compassionate towards others and myself. My God, I never really believed. Now that I think I do, I would sooner die a pauper with rich memories than a rich man with little substance. In my heart, God resides now. As I failed to realise once. Christian or Jewish, God loves us, dear brothers. Be grateful that we're creatures of substance. Created in God's image. It's what separates us from animals. It's what separates us from the unenlightened.
This was absolutely EXTRAORDINARY!!!! It brought tears to my face.
I think you guys should sing "Once Upon A December" from the movie Anastasia
Keep up the amazing work !
Deijah Kapri yessss
Yes
I love this song and Once Upon a December, that's a hell yes from me.
YES yesyesyes I love that movie and all songs from it and this choir will be amazing at it
聽了好幾年了 還是每次都會感動到
I had no idea the Choir Celestial lived in Taiwan!
... but yes, all your skill and talent is literally divine. Love from Sweden!
The Hebrew part takes me to heaven
I remember when this movie came out. My children and i would rewind the tape over and again to sing this song. Children singing makes my heart jump with joy, especially in Hebrew!
I really touch in Taiwan. Such a strong democratic and civilization mindset. Respect.
I'm not crying, you are 😭
I am
They sing in Hebrew! Omg this is amazing!! I love this!
Omg how did I lived without this all this time?
Your rendition of this song brought tears to my eyes! Your Hebrew was superb. Thank you for sharing this recording with the general public.
這是台灣合唱團…但我好像是這裡少數的中文留言…hhaahha……這樣很好！!!
Hebrew such a beautiful language
Yep
Better than Arabic which Is weird for me
juan campos Hebrew is a beautiful language I agree.
@@yoonjins_sweetiepie Never thought I'd meet another Yoonjin shipper👀
Gods gift to mankind wonderfully works to this awesome masterpiece! To God be all the glory! This is so beautiful! Tears flooding my eyes and face...😭😭😭
It is amazing that only this week the Jews celebrated the exodus from Egypt (Passover) and we sang to our God the song Ashira to the Lord because proud is proud who is like you. It is amazing to see that even someone who is not Jewish and did not come out of Egypt sings the song "Ashira" to God. Everyone knows that God is one and only and special and thanks to him there are miracles above nature and we live and breathe every day thanks to him thank God!🙏🙏
This is the first time I've listened to the performance. This one and Deliver Us you performed were amazing. So rich and dynamic!
들을때마다 눈물나🤧😢😢
Speechless.... I will never get tired of your singing.
Yes, miracles do happen if you believe in God.
During the many disasters of 2020, this song is needed more than ever. Thank you.
Tears in my eyes, can't help it, absolutely mesmerizing.
Very nice arrangement. The drums provide an awesome accent to the piece.
The three drummers at the back made this performance even more grandiose! Loved it!
I've watched this a couple of times already, same as their version of "Deliver Us" and I still can't get enough of it. Such amazing voices and the band 🥰😇
Praying for fredom for Taiwan. 🇹🇼
I keep repeating the Hebrew part. It sounds so beautiful! Love you guys performance ♥️✨
"It can be miracles...when you believe.... the hoper's prayer is hard to kill" It's so powerful!
Watching this in 2021. Hopefully, time will come where I can watch a wonderful perfomance like this live. 🥺😭
I watched this with a glass of water
Now it turns into wine
I used to sing this song in my university choir. However, this is the best performance I ever heard in this world!!! Every time I listen to this performance always feel like crying. The orchestra doing so great in this performance
Perfect voice, perfect music, perfect choreography!
UA-cam to me at 4am: “hey bud bet I can bring tears to your eyes”
Me: impossible
UA-cam: “try me”
"Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill." So beautiful and still needed today. God bless everyone reading this today.
If this was a national anthem it would be the best; it has everything of life sadness in the beginning, joy in middle, courage, patriotism at the end. And on top it gives glory to God ! The real king, president , prime minister !
Literally my exact thoughts. I've always felt like this should be American's national anthem and ad a nation, we should embody the words and values in this composition. This is what it means to be a human and strive for the progress of all humanity.
A amazing choir full of beauty and strength. Great rich and powerful sound from the men and wonderful grace and strength from the ladies. Tonal quality is just awesome and this song is directed, played, and sang with passion. Well done! Greetings from Kansas United States
1:05 - there can be miracles, when you believe.
1:23 - who knows what miracles you can acheive... when you believe, somehow you will - you will when you believe.
3:45 - Nice Soring!! I can barely contain myself.
Just found this masterpiece. All of you did a fantastic job!!!!!!!!
Oh my lord , you all made me cried T-T . Amazing Taiwan University
Thanks to Stephen Schwartz ... Your music really touched my heart.
BRAVO!! Especially the Hebrew lyrics! Excellent!! As a fellow choir performer, I also want to say your unison work and tone quality across all parts is fantastic!!
"Isn't it a miracle to listen to such a beautiful composition"
It's nice reading the comments while listening to this, really calms your soul. Well, I've got to go now, have a good life everyone.
This is simply majestic and angelic! What a fantastic chorale group!
How very beautiful. So many comings together.
There are many films on You tube showing the different choruses sung this song . After listening to all of them, I think that you guys' performance is the best!
The most beautiful song from any movie I've ever heard!
I literally have no words, speechless. This is too beautiful
I'm crying so hard..this song gets me everytime. And also, their facial expressions make it even harder. They smile even to this sad song.
Their singing gave me an amazing vision. Amazing performance
This is outstanding! You did the Hebrew part just perfect! Amazing
Simplesmente lindo ! Glorias a Deus pela vida dessas pessoas que realizaram um coram e uma orquestra tão bonita para adorar o senhor ! 😍💖💘💝
This is impressive! I never thought Taiwan University could out-do Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Lovely voices~! Excellent recording and video capture. Uniforms need updating.
Had me in tears. My favourite movie growingbup was the prince of egypt. Amazing
When all of the choir sings together with full power- breathtaking
God is Great! Thank you Father.
Not sure how I got here but glad I stumbled upon this.
Thank you NTU for the outstanding performance. Peace and love from your neighbor the Philippines
Can we just have a shout-out for the marvelous conducting. Seriously great.
The conductor is doing a fantastic job.
*Hebrew Part*
A-shir-ra I'a-do-nai ki ga-oh ga-ah
(I will sing to the Lord for He has triumphed gloriously)
A-shir-ra I'a-do-nai ki ga-oh ga-ah
(I will sing to the Lord for He has triumphed gloriously)
Mi-cha-mo-cha ba-e-lim adonai
(Who is like You, oh Lord, among the celestials)
Mi-cha-mo-cha ne-dar-ba-ko-desh
(Who is like You, majestic in holiness)
Na-chi-tah v'-chas-d'-cha am zu ga-al-ta
(In Your love, You lead the people You redeemed)
Na-chi-tah v'-chas-d'-cha am zu ga-al-ta
(In Your love, You lead the people You redeemed)
A-shi-ra, a-shi-ra, A-shi-ra
A-shir-ra I'a-do-nai ki ga-oh ga-ah
(I will sing to the Lord for He has triumphed gloriously)
A-shir-ra I'a-do-nai ki ga-oh ga-ah
(I will sing to the Lord for He has triumphed gloriously)
Mi-cha-mo-cha ba-e-lim adonai
(Who is like You, oh Lord, among the celestials)
Mi-cha-mo-cha ne-dar-ba-ko-desh
(Who is like You, majestic in holiness)
Na-chi-tah v'-chas-d'-cha am zu ga-al-ta
(In Your love, You lead the people You redeemed)
Na-chi-tah v'-chas-d'-cha am zu ga-al-ta
(In Your love, You lead the people You redeemed)
A-shi-ra, a-shi-ra, A-shi-ra
May God bless each and every one of you!
With God all things are possible
What marvels humanity can produce when we are not busy with junk or killing each other.
Found this video while searching for the song as I’m singing this for choir (high school). Now I’m crying literally (it’s so good!)
who is here January 2020. You will When you Believe.......
A clear sound & beautiful voice
This is making me cry a lot. It's so beautiful..
What a beautiful song ! And such a very good choir. Well done !!!
here in 2022 just crying out of pure emotional transcendence
Wow... They are Good. Their Diction is clear and concise! It was Spectacular.
It's not enough that this is my favorite growing up. You guys really brought the movie to life for me with this and "Deliver Us," you're amazing❤️ Really makes me want to play the violin again
Ça prend aux tripes ! J'en ai les larmes aux yeux ❤️🥺
Absolutely SUPERB....I hate I didn't get to hear this sooner ! I shared on FB
We are all free because God made us free!
Thank God, Praise God!
Loved it! I’m amazed that people from a different country are proudly and beautifully taking the time to present such an amazing performance! 🙏 The story of the Prince of Egypt still alive today!
they have the best voices and best dance
I got chills when the whole huge chorus was singing! I wish there was more vocal harmony , but it's still beautiful
Engrossing. Beautiful.