The arrangement, the execution: breathing in unison, the cut offs, the dynamics: crescendo, decrescendo. Absolutely extraordinary again and again and again and again over the last 10+ years for me. As a former voice performance major this is my favorite acapella version of anything ever. Breathtaking, goosebumps, every time.
Joshua Labajo Groups like Penatonix or whatever they're called and The King's Singers are not usually liked by the same people. The people that like them wouldn't give this group a second listen.
I will have to agree. I'm not a big fan of Pentatonix. I do like some of their songs, but of course KS is eternal, and this group in particular is just brilliant.
I know what you're saying, but they said that for previous members, too. It's simply what we're used to. I do feel that I've enjoyed certain voices more than those that came before or after, but the beauty of the KS is that they really are about the whole sound and not the individual: the six individuals become one instrument even when one part is highlighted. It's something that ainfeel is quite unique to the King's Singers. But, as I said I understand your sentiment. I felt the same way for a time.
I have listened to every line up of the KS since they formed and I agree that this was the best line up. They have all been excellent but this one was magical.
I had the chance of see them perform in Belgium, 20 years ago... everything, from beginning until the very end was flawless! They are singing almost perfect.. or better: perfect!
The UK has a ton of choir boys who have had really good relative pitch and sight singing by the time that they are like 10. It's pretty feasible that you could wrangle an amazing sextet of singers from that population.
Tis a shame 99% of those watching don't realize this is about a father sending his son off to war. Just listen to the sublime words as the father actually says he will be in the grave by the time the son returns. It is so, so sad and is performed with the sensitivity it deserves. Kudos to each singer. The performance is just a masterpiece.
The text has an even deeper meaning: it says that if the son does not return (which was the most probable outcome of going into war as a British soldier back in the days), the father will be there waiting for him, even in his grave... Hence the father talks about himself dying first, but probably both he and the son know well that it's not him who is going to die first...
The chord on "bend" is incredible. The high falsetto floating ever so gently on top throughout. The lead voice has a tone like butter followed by the lower lead voice with a little more power all while that bass really ties the room together. Wow. I've been coming back to this for 15 years. Here's to 15 more. Bravo!
I'm listening for the first time to King's Singers on WHAD 90.7 MILWAUKEE and what a treat to hear their Beautiful Voices blend in Harmony. I am sharing this with my Mother & Sister in Michigans Upper Peninsula on this Christmas Eve.My Mom was ALWAYS Singing and "Danny Boy" was one of the songs she sang
Danny Boy" Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling From glen to glen, and down the mountain side The summer's gone, and all the roses falling It's you, it's you must go and I must bide. But come ye back when summer's in the meadow Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow It's I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow [Live version:] And I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so. But when ye come, and all the flow'rs are dying If I am dead, as dead I well may be You'll come and find the place where I am lying And kneel and say an ave there for me. And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be For you will bend and tell me that you love me And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me.
Look at all those smiles in the crowd as they are cheering after the song. This isn't the kind of cheering that you're usually seeing... each and everyone of them is truly amazed by this performance. Absolutely beautiful!
This is the best rendition of this song. Calm, respectful, with no over the top voice work. Other singers (women and men alike) try to make their voice sound cool/temporary/skilled while singing it. The Kings Singers (already cool by the way) RESPECT the song and let it shine.
Wonderful. My grandmother was from Ireland and always used to have a little cry when she heard this song. Then when I got older and read the lyrics I realise that it's such a lovely, sentimental and sad song! Tear-jerker! 😢
This is so incredibly beautiful. I cry a little every time I listen to it. Makes me think about the sadness and the joy in my life. Love, loss, loneliness and friendship. My favorite vocal piece (and arrangement) of all. Perfect in every way. Thank you.
This chord reads like this (from top to bottom): c#, g#, f#, d, g#, e. It's an E7 witj the 9th and 13th added, quite jazzy indeed ;-) The tune has already modulated to E-major at this point, so it's really the Tonic preparing the Sub-dominant --
I have listened to this so many times. The level of skill to do this to this standard is so rare. Balance is perfect, so many tiny subtle phrasing moments that are easy to miss. It really doesn't get any better than this nor should it.
We sing this song in choir and it is so quite and soft and beautiful I just love this song so much. This song reminds me of my cousin in the Air Force. Some one you want to come back.. This is what this song means to me.
Incredible arrangement! I got to sing it once in a sextet. Gorgeous harmonies! Nothing like the King's Singers. :) I've had their CD that included this for years, and some others of theirs. Such an amazing group!
8 years ago I sang this at my Grandmother's memorial service (she was 100% Irish). It was my proudest moment because I let it flow naturally and was able to get through it without crying...
It somewhat looks in their eyes that they have a tear there too. So beautiful, will recommend this to my choir since i know they would love this beautiful song.
Such exquisite singing, I have this DVD and its a treasure, I think this line-up is the best of them all. I've been a fan since KS started, but the sheer beauty of these particular voices individually and together are the most exquisite. I truly miss hearing the voices of Stephen, Phil and Robin. The replacement guys are just OK. But for me, nothing compares to the line-up of David, Robin, Paul, Phil, Chris and Stephen. And, I think David has the most beautiful countertenor voice on the planet.
I don't know how to describe and I have to admit I cried during I listening this song. This is really hard for me this 2 month, I wait you, Do you know? I know you never know and never turn back your heart, but I still pray for you and wish you have a good time everyday. I love you daring, also thank you.
C'est magnifique ! La voix de contreténor alliée à la basse sont particulièrement émouvantes. C'est tout simplement parfait, divin. Merci pour ce moment d'immortalité😇
I love this particular piece. This would be a good piece for a funeral service in addition to Amazing Grace. I just wished people would appreciate "real" music more.
Wow, I'm not usually one to say this stupid generic youtube quote-- but this is deserving of it.. One person watching this must have had their ears shut off the whole time. That or their finger slipped when they were headed for the 'like' button. Holy crapola, King's singers- you give meaning to the world perfection. Tears to my eyes every time. How are you born with voices like that?! Pitch, harmony, blending, emotion- all SPOT on. Thank you for making such beautifully heartbreaking music :)
The arrangement, the execution: breathing in unison, the cut offs, the dynamics: crescendo, decrescendo. Absolutely extraordinary again and again and again and again over the last 10+ years for me. As a former voice performance major this is my favorite acapella version of anything ever. Breathtaking, goosebumps, every time.
Their bass is phenomenal. I like how he keeps the sound warm and just loud enough to round out the sound of the group.
This is not from this World…🙈no words for that Ensemble…Kings Singers forever…❤️❤️❤️❤️
Bass is very very beautiful
These guys are seriously so good. I wish this kind of music was more appreciated.
It is, and unfortunately, we have it recognised in the mainstream and while still in the genre of a cappella is also labeled as pop.
Joshua Labajo Groups like Penatonix or whatever they're called and The King's Singers are not usually liked by the same people. The people that like them wouldn't give this group a second listen.
I will have to agree. I'm not a big fan of Pentatonix. I do like some of their songs, but of course KS is eternal, and this group in particular is just brilliant.
I'm actually a fan of both? so errr
the song seems a bit dreary in the vocal department of maybe it is the fact that there is no instrumental melidys (don't know the spelling)
The best line-up of the Kings Singers! Absolutely phenomenal and nobody will be able to replace that BASS!!!!
I know what you're saying, but they said that for previous members, too. It's simply what we're used to. I do feel that I've enjoyed certain voices more than those that came before or after, but the beauty of the KS is that they really are about the whole sound and not the individual: the six individuals become one instrument even when one part is highlighted. It's something that ainfeel is quite unique to the King's Singers.
But, as I said I understand your sentiment. I felt the same way for a time.
I have listened to every line up of the KS since they formed and I agree that this was the best line up. They have all been excellent but this one was magical.
It's almost unbelievable that this is a live performance. Everything about it is literally flawless
Flawless performance is quite characteristic of this group.
I had the chance of see them perform in Belgium, 20 years ago... everything, from beginning until the very end was flawless! They are singing almost perfect.. or better: perfect!
The UK has a ton of choir boys who have had really good relative pitch and sight singing by the time that they are like 10. It's pretty feasible that you could wrangle an amazing sextet of singers from that population.
@@dahalofreeek For sure, the choir culture in England must help.
@@vetlerradio they’ve had it since Purcell was writing at least. Plus the English basically invented the third....
That may be the most amazing vocal presentation ever made by mankind.
Tis a shame 99% of those watching don't realize this is about a father sending his son off to war. Just listen to the sublime words as the father actually says he will be in the grave by the time the son returns. It is so, so sad and is performed with the sensitivity it deserves. Kudos to each singer. The performance is just a masterpiece.
The text has an even deeper meaning: it says that if the son does not return (which was the most probable outcome of going into war as a British soldier back in the days), the father will be there waiting for him, even in his grave... Hence the father talks about himself dying first, but probably both he and the son know well that it's not him who is going to die first...
xbqchm Its an Irish song. Not British.
@@cryptic2610 Who said it was British?
@@xbqchm "going into war as a British soldier"
@@cryptic2610 Exactly. I didn't say anything about the song being British.
This is perhaps the greatest rendition of Danny Boy ever. The solo is incredible, such a fantastic voice. Harmonies - perfect.
Beautifully well balanced and delivered perfectly in dense emotional musically complex for an excellant leid
The chord on "bend" is incredible. The high falsetto floating ever so gently on top throughout. The lead voice has a tone like butter followed by the lower lead voice with a little more power all while that bass really ties the room together. Wow. I've been coming back to this for 15 years. Here's to 15 more. Bravo!
I can listen to you guys for days...hours....minutes and seconds and never get bore, God bless and keep you all.
I'm listening for the first time to King's Singers on WHAD 90.7 MILWAUKEE
and what a treat to hear their Beautiful Voices blend in Harmony. I am sharing this with my Mother & Sister in Michigans Upper Peninsula on this Christmas Eve.My Mom was ALWAYS Singing and "Danny Boy" was one of the songs she sang
It doesn't get any better than this!
that bass was so magical and soothing. I can't believe there indeed is a voice like that. Incredible performance overall
yeah true this was incredible but we can’t figure out who sang bass
@@DUDEMYDUDE
stephen connoly, on the very right end
Chord at 2.54 always gives me goosebumps and tears!
They're amazing ❤️
Danny Boy"
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
The summer's gone, and all the roses falling
It's you, it's you must go and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
It's I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
[Live version:] And I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.
But when ye come, and all the flow'rs are dying
If I am dead, as dead I well may be
You'll come and find the place where I am lying
And kneel and say an ave there for me.
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me
And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be
For you will bend and tell me that you love me
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me.
beautiful words! someone should set them to music.
And over my grave**
UwU
'Tis, not it's, Ye'll, not you'll
I'm not crying you're crying
Look at all those smiles in the crowd as they are cheering after the song. This isn't the kind of cheering that you're usually seeing... each and everyone of them is truly amazed by this performance.
Absolutely beautiful!
This song speaks to me on so many levels. It speaks to me on love, life, death, sadness, and happiness. This is the perfect tempo. Thanks.
Couldn't have put it better. 😊👍
This is the best rendition of this song. Calm, respectful, with no over the top voice work. Other singers (women and men alike) try to make their voice sound cool/temporary/skilled while singing it. The Kings Singers (already cool by the way) RESPECT the song and let it shine.
Nothing weird, just a person who appreciates good music.
Wonderful. My grandmother was from Ireland and always used to have a little cry when she heard this song. Then when I got older and read the lyrics I realise that it's such a lovely, sentimental and sad song! Tear-jerker! 😢
Beautiful music that the world needs right now
This is so incredibly beautiful. I cry a little every time I listen to it. Makes me think about the sadness and the joy in my life. Love, loss, loneliness and friendship. My favorite vocal piece (and arrangement) of all. Perfect in every way. Thank you.
Beautifully spoken
Chills! 💚👌 The most beautiful thing I've ever heard!
That was the best rendition of "DANNY BOY' I have ever heard. Brilliantly done!
Thats probably the best vocal performance by anybody ever. That chord at 2:52! Wow
It's a great chord!
2:55. Jazz in the most lovely song
3:05 am
This chord reads like this (from top to bottom): c#, g#, f#, d, g#, e. It's an E7 witj the 9th and 13th added, quite jazzy indeed ;-) The tune has already modulated to E-major at this point, so it's really the Tonic preparing the Sub-dominant --
Yep. That stopped my world right there. . .
Stephen Connelly (the bass singer) is just amazing. Especially at the end, "..until you come to me": the COME note is awesome!
Penso lo stesso, Tommaso. Sei veneto? Saluti dal'Argentina.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. It makes me tear up every time I hear it.
perfect pitch. perfect timing. perfect harmony. perfect song.
I've only ever seen this ensemble perform "Masterpiece", so it's quite refreshing to see them perform something so earnestly beautiful and soulful.
So Amazing! What amazing arrangement, and what amazing Tenors! Thinking of you, Father Michael Woods from All Saints Homilies God bless us everyone.
I have listened to this so many times. The level of skill to do this to this standard is so rare. Balance is perfect, so many tiny subtle phrasing moments that are easy to miss. It really doesn't get any better than this nor should it.
Heavenly - such excellent singers.
This is my favorite version of this song, absolutely beautifully done!
Unbelievable greatness blend and balance Just so perfect for special Danny Boy
Subtle and soothing beauty. Love it!
One of the best renditions of this beautiful song I've ever heard. Bravo!
man their sound engineers do fantastic. mic'ing it perfectly. they do such a great job creating music.
Simply the best close harmony group ever, and also the best line-up
We sing this song in choir and it is so quite and soft and beautiful I just love this song so much. This song reminds me of my cousin in the Air Force. Some one you want to come back.. This is what this song means to me.
The best ever for Danny Boy. I'm french and my tears are for this version on the Web. Bravo, hats up boys. Remember Danny Boy. Emmanuel
i love the kings singers! i met them when i went to Canada in 2007, they are awesome!
Stunningly beautiful.
These men are something else! Flawless, impeccable and artistic rendition... Love the Jazz harmony angle!
Ok I actually come here to listen to this like once a day, it makes me feel like all is good in the world :)
Incredible arrangement! I got to sing it once in a sextet. Gorgeous harmonies! Nothing like the King's Singers. :) I've had their CD that included this for years, and some others of theirs. Such an amazing group!
8 years ago I sang this at my Grandmother's memorial service (she was 100% Irish). It was my proudest moment because I let it flow naturally and was able to get through it without crying...
Left to right is: David Hurley, Robin Tyson, Paul Phoenix, Philip Lawson, Christopher Gabbitas, and Stephen Conolly
there is a balm in Gilead
The KS Dream Team
true, KS dream team...
@@danielraymondwalparuliansi5299 My favorite team is Jeremy Jackman, Alistair Hume, Bob Chilcott, Tony Holt , Simon Carrington and Colin Mason. Ahhh.
The best formation (for me). Greetings from Argentina.
Saw them performed when they were in KL, Malaysia....absolutely stunning and glorious harmony, please come back soon.
Omg the range on these guys voices. It’s soooooo goooooood
Absolutely flawless and heavenly! OMG King's Singers, you guys are so awesome... took this favorite song of mine to a higher level.
David Hurley and Robin Tyson = harmonic perfection. What a team!
my grandmother would sing this to me all the time.☝😢
how can there be nobody near tears in that audience?? I was holding my breath, and at "for you will bend and tell me that you love me" I got teary
There's literally a woman wiping her eyes in the final shot
This is the greatest king's singers ensemble of all time. These 6 guys put out their best albums.
2:55 is the greatst chord ever!
Very jazzy
E7 (9,13)
be quiet! I'm watching two and a half men.
indeed
You are right, Jon!!
Love this! The song and the great voices singing it! 💕
2:52-2:57 - made me shivers...exceptional voices and vocal arrangement
It somewhat looks in their eyes that they have a tear there too. So beautiful, will recommend this to my choir since i know they would love this beautiful song.
Stunning perfection, live!!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Gave me chills from head to toe -- amazing!
Glad they've kept this arrangement over the years - quite lovely.
Oh my.... I had not realized.... the Kings are BACK! How very wonderful. Simple beauty.
Seriously, this is one of if not thee best things I've ever heard. I can't stop listening to this.
Beautiful...I love the liberties and musicality!
Somehow gets better each time.
That was a real tear jerker that tore at the heart strings.
Very nice the group.... was a good experience listened there..
Brilliant! It sounds amazing!
Simply incredible!! Thank you Kings!!!,!
This song brought tears to my eyes.
The King Singer's are the greatest of all harmony groups.
How is it that im not Irish, nor british or even native english-speaker.. and yet this song strings my heart to tears ? 😭
Such exquisite singing, I have this DVD and its a treasure, I think this line-up is the best of them all. I've been a fan since KS started, but the sheer beauty of these particular voices individually and together are the most exquisite. I truly miss hearing the voices of Stephen, Phil and Robin. The replacement guys are just OK. But for me, nothing compares to the line-up of David, Robin, Paul, Phil, Chris and Stephen. And, I think David has the most beautiful countertenor voice on the planet.
Just how magical is music performed in tune with love and sensitivity?
I don't know how to describe and I have to admit I cried during I listening this song.
This is really hard for me this 2 month, I wait you, Do you know?
I know you never know and never turn back your heart, but I still pray for you and wish you have a good time everyday. I love you daring, also thank you.
"Wonderful" Thank you King's Singers. Bravo !!
The best part of their singing is the fact they aren't just singing, they are feeling the music.
WOW!!! killed it. I was getting sick of looking for the right version on here. Thank god I didn't give up before i found this one!
C'est magnifique ! La voix de contreténor alliée à la basse sont particulièrement émouvantes. C'est tout simplement parfait, divin. Merci pour ce moment d'immortalité😇
MR. BEAN was excellent as the Bass.
Mr. C we need more Mr.Beans in the world
hahaha they could be twins!
Look at him in the Long Day Closes a year earlier, he has lost so much weight!
Wilson Ashton g
Mihalblch Andr
Brilliant rendition. So beautifully sung.
such an awesome performance :)
Awesome rendition. Sent me into raptures. May God be with you always 🙏
Damn this is so good! I sang the 2nd alto part in this arrangement in my group called Singers Limited, and it just melts your heart.
+Matt Birkett Damn good job that you could sing that
Any chance you still have the sheet for this very arrangement?
I would love to get the score for this arrangement! Can anyone help please?
This is flawlessly beautiful
That counter-tenor is absolutely brilliant...
Just beautiful.......
This is the most beautiful song i have ever heard
I love this particular piece. This would be a good piece for a funeral service in addition to Amazing Grace. I just wished people would appreciate "real" music more.
i first in love with this guys when our teacher played the cd's that contains all of their songs and it was AMAZING!!! :)
2.55-3.00: pure pure JAZZ in an emotional folk song!! ❤
Omg the bass is soooooo good. :)
Danny boy is amazing and those tenor notes make me happy to be a tenor.
Wow, I'm not usually one to say this stupid generic youtube quote-- but this is deserving of it..
One person watching this must have had their ears shut off the whole time.
That or their finger slipped when they were headed for the 'like' button.
Holy crapola, King's singers- you give meaning to the world perfection. Tears to my eyes every time. How are you born with voices like that?! Pitch, harmony, blending, emotion- all SPOT on. Thank you for making such beautifully heartbreaking music :)
How delightful.
Stephen connoly's voice is just... so sweet and warm. At, "and call me back" i just got shivers
Beautiful!!!!